The Toast Diet- Quick and easy weight loss

Want to squeeze into a party dress for your big event?

A weight loss of 2-3 lb in a week is guaranteed.

Ideal for losing the bloat in a few days and losing fat from the abdominal region, the Toast Diet is something that I formulated and found with great success. Please try it out and let me know how much weight you lost.

Before embarking on this diet, please note your existing health condition and if need be, consult a doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with heart ailments or special nutrition needs should not go on this diet.

This diet has been designed for women between the weight of 120 to 150lb. In case you weigh heavier or lighter than this, you might have to increase or decrease your consumption to see effects.

Breakfast: 1 slice of toast with jam and 1 cup of tea

Lunch: 2 slices of toast with low fat tuna chunks in water; 1 green salad

Mid-afternoon snack: 1 apple or 1 pear

Tea-time: 1 slice of toast with jam and 1 glass of low-fat milk

Dinner: Vegetable salad with 1 chicken breast

Please drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water throughout the day. If you would like a snack or want to crave some sugar pangs, you can have a fruit or a small piece of chocolate. But under no circumstances should you have soda, even if it is diet and zero calories.

I designed this diet since I didn't want to starve like most diets do and I still wanted to get my helpings of veggies and fruits and eat nutritiously.
This is a short-term diet and can be tried for 2 to 3 weeks. Let me know if you need any other information. I will explain this diet more in detail in my next post.

Lose belly fat!!

Ever wonder how to get that svelte waist you've been trying so long? I am not going to advocate fancy diets or strenuous exercise.

Remember how much of pleasure and bliss you felt when you ate that second helping of chocolate cake or how much you overindulged in spite of feeling full? Well, it works in the inverse also. You need to go through that much amount of deprivation to rid yourself of those excess pounds. First, low carb or low fat diets won't help if you continue eating the same number of calories as before.

First, you need to lose weight on the stomach to let your ab muscles show. And losing weight is best done in two ways- limiting calorie intake and doing exercise. Notice that I said both. Yes, it's hard work to lose weight- almost as how easy it is to put on weight if you are not careful.

3500 calories equals one pound. The safest amount to lose weight is not more than 1-2lb per week. Too drastic and it will be a weight rebound. To maintain your weight at the current level, try to cut 250 calories in your diet and do at least 250 calories worth of exercise every day. To lose weight, try to cut 250 calories in your diet and work out for at least one hour three times per week.

Lose water weight now!!!

The holidays are fast approaching but horror of horrors!! That dress you've picked out for Christmas is too tight for you.

Have you ever wondered why even if you are working out daily, the results don't show up on the scale? Or have you wondered how come your weight differs by even as much as 3lb the next day? Why does weight fluctuate so? The main reason is due to water weight. Water makes up 70-75% of your total body weight. When we are dehydrated, our body stubbornly holds on to every bit of water it has and causes water retention, which in turn makes us feel bloated and heavy. This is an evolutionary fact since the human body will try to maximize survival and this is a survival mechanism.

1) Drink at least 8 glasses of water. Not drinking water will make you feel dehydrated and your body will retain more water. Contrary to what would one expect but true!!
2) Avoid foods high in sodium. Most processed foods have a lot of sodium in it. Try and keep it natural.
3) Avoid caffeine (tea, coffee, soda) which has a diuretic effect but will also exacerbate your body to store water.

Here is a sure-fire plan to lose at least 2lb the first week of your weight loss plan! Drink at least 8 glasses of water and as much water as you can without feeling sick. This water will encourage your body to flush out the excess water. Limit your salt intake and intake of processed foods. And of course, continue to exercise to see results.

How to kick-start your metabolism!!

The holiday season is approaching and tasty treats await...One year is reaching its end. How did you treat your body these last eleven months? Did you treat it like a high-end Maserati engine or did you treat it like a clunky pick-up truck engine, plying it with fast food and junk?

Time to get back to the basics then if your answer was the second. Eating without discretion makes your metabolism sluggish, piles on the pounds and leeches out your energy. Here are some helpful tips to kickstart your metabolism and rev it up!!! Soon you'll probably be brimming with energy and cruising along like that snazzy Maserati!!! Having a high metabolism allows you to burn more calories passively: when sitting, standing or sleeping.

First of all, take a good hard look at yourself. Be objective. Note down what food you take in every day (yes, that tiny bite of chocolate and that giant bowl of popcorn at the movies count too!!) and notice how your energy levels are.

Always eat breakfast!

Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day! Water helps your metabolism function at full efficiency rather than sugar-laden fruit juices or sodas and dehydrating drinks like coffee, tea and alcohol.

Eat smaller meals throughout the day rather than 3 large meals! This provides a regular supply of energy and keeps you active rather than eating a large meal. When you eat large meals, more blood is directed to your digestion which in turn makes you sleepy and lethargic.

Exercise for at least 3 times a week! Exercise ups your metabolism even after the actual workout. It also keeps you toned and supple.

Reduce carbohydrate intake! Reduce your intake of starchy carbohydrates like spaghetti and rice and try to avoid processed foods. When you eat too much carbs especially those with a high glycemic index, your blood sugar spikes and the extra carbs get stored as fat.

How much water is enough?

There are so many conflicting reports out there that say either you have to drink 8 glasses of water or you don't. And each is more vociferous than the other.

There are times when I forget to drink water. Odd but true. But I see the effects on my skin which becomes dull. Besides, your mouth becomes extremely dry. So now I have countered this by keeping a glass of water by my desk always and I keep sipping water throughout the day.

I would say how much water to drink is up to you. Some people would require more than 8 glasses of water according to their level of physical activity. But trying to achieve 8 glasses as a benchmark is good for the rest of us. One good reason to drink water- to prevent kidney stones. Dehydration increases the chance of having more kidney stones.

Drinking water also keeps you full so that you don't end up eating more. Try drinking a glass of water before your meal.

Dehydration also causes fatigue, decreased blood pressure,constipation and even unconsciousness

Health fads that will kill us

How many times do we have conflicting "solid scientific evidence" and then after some time, "evidence to the contrary"? The number of times that scientists make sweeping statements and retract them and reissue them is stupendous. Here are some of those.
1) A normal human being requires eight glasses of water a day.
2) Vitamin supplements improve a hundred million things.
3) A glass of wine prevents heart disease.
4) Dark chocolate is good for you.
5) Three cups of tea prevents strokes.

8 Ways to burn 100 calories

(For a 120 to 150 pound person)
1) 20 minutes of aerobics (medium intensity)
2) 15 minutes of brisk walking
3) 15 minutes of skipping
4) 20 minutes of fast dancing
5) 15 minutes of climbing stairs
6) 30 minutes of ballroom dancing
7) 40 minutes of ironing clothes
8) 1 and 1/2 hours of sleeping

Here is the number of calories you need per day