Lose Weight With Morning Breakfast Shakes

Why would you even want to replace the most important meal of the day with shakes?  Simply because it boosts your metabolism in leaps and bounds burning more calories than you think.

You can’t skip breakfast if you want to lose weight. It is an accepted fact because doing so leads to overeating and frequent cravings. Now that you can’t skip breakfast, it is important to make right choices. That is why shakes are great. You’ll consume nutrition while keeping calorie intake low. Shakes for breakfast:-

  • Reduce calorie intake by avoiding heavy fatty meals.
  • You can boost your metabolic rate by 20%.
  • By boosting the metabolic rate it increases the energy level allowing you to work more and burn more calories.
  • Balances blood sugar levels, which makes your body burn stored fat as a fuel for activities.

Replacing your bread and orange juice with a glass of protein shake in the morning will save you so many calories. Is it unbelievable? Well let your bathroom scale show you the real results.

 

Try These Shakes To Get Skinny

Strawberry Protein Shake: It is the best way to pack all the nutrients and proteins in a fat free drink. Prepare this by adding one banana, whey protein, 1/3 cup of frozen berries, in ½ cup of skim milk. Mix all the ingredients well and add fat free vanilla with spinach leaves to it. Put all the ingredients in a blender and enjoy!

Strawberry Protein Shake

Mocha That Burns Fat: This is the most amazing shake in terms of taste. To make this: in one and a half glass of water add two scoops of nutrient rich protein powder (chocolate flavor), a bit of instant coffee and ice cubes to thicken the shake. Blend all of them and drink yourself skinny.

Mocha Shakes

Mocha Shakes

Lemon Raspberry Shake: Skinny raspberry-lemon drink is the most refreshing mini breakfast meal. In a glass of water add raspberries, a spoon of whey protein, juice of one lemon and sugar free cubes. Blend this mixture thoroughly and shake it down your stomach.

Lemon Raspberry Shake

Lemon Raspberry Shake

Starting your day with these protein fat free shakes will make sure that you don’t have a bad eating day. You can read more about protein shakes at  http://www.dietingdirection.com, another great resource for diet and weight loss.

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Who Helped Winfrey Lose 25 lbs In SIX Weeks?

Oprah Winfrey doesn’t need any introduction. She is well known for her self-titled, multi-award winning talk show which had highest ratings and was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2011. But we are not talking about her professional success, but her recent leaner look.

Recently Oprah dropped 25 lbs in just SIX weeks. She had gained a lot of weight over past 18 months due to pressing preoccupations of running her OWN network. And the secret to her success is a lean, low-calorie diet planned by her new chef. Yes, her new chef helped her lose  weight by planning smart low calorie diet strategies.

Besides low calorie diet, she also resumed her regular treadmill workouts with her trainer Bob Greene. Her personalized diet included a  combination of fruits, vegetables, fish, chicken and lean meat that played pivotal role in her weight loss. Oprah spoke publicly about her struggles to maintain healthy weight and said that her personalized diet is low in fat and calories, but still leaves her feeling full.

The fact that in 1988 Oprah was lissome bodied may surprise you. But in 2008 she was detected with thyroid problem that took her weight to almost 200lbs. Once she wrote in O magazine, ‘The thyroid diagnosis felt like some kind of prison sentence. I was so frustrated that I started eating whatever I wanted – and that’s never good. My drug of choice is food. I use food for the same reasons an addict uses drugs: to comfort, to soothe, to ease stress.” [Sources: Dailymail.co.uk].

Oprah in 1988

 

Oprah has amazing willpower, right approach for weight loss and consistency of sticking to her workout routine. We’re eager to see Oprah get back to her 1988 look.

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Seaweed As Slimming Supplement Helps in Weight Loss

You might be happy to know that Seaweed supplement helps you lose weight. Researchers have already explored the potential of seaweed; but so far any specific products had not been developed.  But now a supplement is available and it is based on seaweed extract alginate,  a thickening agent and a common ingredient in foods like soups and jellies. Supplement is packed in powder form and mixed with liquid; it expands in stomach as a thick gel mimicking the effect of heavy meal. Even weight-loss industries market it as an appetite suppressant. However it is still in initial development and research state, so nothing be concluded yet.

Dr. Arne Astrup while commenting on study stated, ”This gel is really like a pudding that will last in the stomach for hours, gradually degrading and disappearing“. He is one of the study authors for this research from the University of Copenhagen and a member of the advisory board to S-Biotek, a Danish company that provided funding for the study.

While studying about Seaweed supplement researchers chosen 96 healthy but obese people aged 20-55 and divided them into two groups.  One group was provided with packets of the gel supplement, containing 15 grams of fiber, and second group got a seaweed-free placebo drink. Neither the researchers nor the participants knew who was receiving the seaweed supplement, because both drinks were so identical in terms of calories, flavor and appearance.

This research continued for three months. All participants drank the supplement 30 minutes before each meal. By the end of the trial, sixteen people had dropped out of the study, including 10 out of 48 from the seaweed group, because they couldn’t tolerate the supplement’s taste, texture and side effects. According to findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition; when all 96 participants were taken under analysis, the researches have found that there is no significant difference in weight loss among two groups.

But then questions arises about the safety of the fiber supplement over the long term.

During study it was noticed that the five people who were taking the fiber gel left the study because they  faced problems like stomach bloating, nausea and diarrhea. But two people who were taking a placebo supplements which didn’t contain seaweed fiber experienced similar problems.

Researchers say that the previous seaweed-based supplements were slimy and caused bloating, and  had a fishy taste. The new supplement used in this study is however less unpleasant. “But there’s still room for improvement”, said Astrup.

Astrup told Reuters Health that the Research group is working on a new supplement that uses 80 percent less alginate, with less sodium, better taste and fewer side effects than the current formula,. Whereas alginate is already available in market as an aid for weight loss and it cost around $45 for seven days. There are many different types of alginate, said Richard Mattes, who studied the effect of alginate fiber on appetite at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana — so the trick is to find the right alginate in the right dose.

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Beyonce’s First Stage Performance Post Pregnancy Was Simply Stunning

Beyonce in her first scintillating performance at Revel Beach Ovation Hall in Atlantic City she looked stunning. She was overjoyed with here weight loss efforts and shared here joy with here fans.

Her delight at losing whopping 60 lb baby fat to get her curvaceous body back is indeed commendable. Thrilled she said “Tonight I’m gonna get chocolate wasted!”

But this stunning transformation was not at all easy for this mum. Excited, Beyonce told her audience, “Y’all have no idea how hard I worked. I had to lose 60 pounds. They had me on that treadmill. I ate lettuce!”

We tracked Beyonce’s weight loss journey through here pregnancy. Have a look!

Beyonce Announces Her Pregnancy

Beyonce first announced her pregnancy at the MTV’s Video Music Awards, August 2012. Husband Jay-Z and Beyonce were expecting their first child in spring this year. The mum to be was in perfect bliss as she showed here baby bump at award function.

Blue Ivy Is Born

Quashing all rumors about fake baby bump, Beyonce was glowing after their baby girl was born earlier in January, 2012, This up-close snap of the mom and new born, Blue Ivy Carter captured the real essence.

Beyonce’s First Public Appearance after Child Birth

Beyonce Knowles first post baby outing was made for her husband Jay-Z at his Carnegie Hall concert in Manhattan, just after four weeks after pregnancy. Here curvaceous body still looked a bit out of shape. However, Beyonce stole the show by wearing a hot red Alice by Temperley.

Baby’s First Day Out

Blue Ivy’s first outing after birth too made headlines. But mom looked still out of shape, though all the baby fat hid cleverly behind the black color.

Beyonce At The Fundraiser Party

Beyonce Knowles looked like she was gaining here pre pregnancy shape, as she was spotted at the fundraiser event hosted by First Lady, Michelle Obama.  She wore a body hugging blue Victoria Beckham dress to flaunt her flat stomach and curves after just two months post pregnancy.

Beyonce’s First Stage Performance Post Pregnancy

So when Beyonce performed this weekend showing off her perfect body post pregnancy she was not afraid to share here weight loss experience with her fans. Proud of her efforts she ahs lost 60lb baby fat, which was not an easy journey.

She said that, “I counted calories. I worked out maybe three to four times a week. I did a lot walking in the beginning and now I’m running. But I had to work my way up. I couldn’t just go right from being pregnant to running.”

Elated with her weight loss efforts Beyonce added, “I lost most of my weight from breast-feeding and I encourage women to do it; it’s just so good for the baby and good for you,” she told People magazine.

 

Cheers to the proud mom for losing weight beautifully!

 

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80 Pounds in 9 Months! One Amazing Weight Loss Journey For Jennifer Hudson

Several people desire to shed off those extra pounds and resort to taking weight loss pills, workouts, treatments and various diet plans. These weight loss plans promise quick results. However, people end up getting disappointed if the weight loss plan does not work. Choosing the right weight loss plan that works for you can be a daunting task. Not getting the best results from your weight loss plan can be because of not seriously sticking to the plan or the plan does not work for you. However this is not the case with award-winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson, who lost 80 pounds in nine months by opting for the right weight loss program.

Why Jennifer Hudson chose to lose weight

Jennifer Hudson’s weight loss journey began after giving birth to a baby boy in August 2009. She had to lose weight before coming on the show ‘American Idol’ and her obese body was reducing her confidence level. Many people have been surprised to know how Jennifer Hudson lost her excess body weight. No one would have ever imagined Hudson could drop 10 dress sizes and look her very best. Jennifer Hudson opted for the Weight Watcher’s program to shed off those extra pounds. Besides this program, Hudson’s work out trainer guided her in every step to accomplish the weight loss goal.

Jennifer Hudson’s weight loss diet

The weight watchers program offers a healthy diet list for effective weight loss. The program lists out things to eat and foods you must avoid. It also offers tips on how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Jennifer strictly adhered to the weight watchers program and followed a healthy lifestyle to lose weight. She included fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, whole grains, yogurt, breads, tea, and water in her diet. This was the secret behind her weight loss success.

Jennifer Hudson’s Exercises for weight loss

Exercising is vital to achieve weight loss goals. Jennifer Hudson followed a regular exercise regimen by including her favorite exercises like stair workouts, jogging and walking. She loves playing basket ball and indulged in various physical activities to lose excess weight. Jennifer Hudson followed a 25-minute circuit training regimen by adding cardio, lunges, shoulder presses, and ab exercises to her five day week workout. She did enough exercise by working up to 50-minute routines in addition to extra 25 minutes of cardio.

Jennifer Hudson’s weight loss story

Before beginning the weight loss program, Hudson weighed 200 pounds (90) kilos. Jennifer worked really hard to keep herself in shape. It was the hard work and commitment that helped Hudson achieve her weight loss goal, she says. Prior to joining Weight Watchers Jennifer began exercising regularly beginning with walking for 45 minutes after two months of becoming a mother. Jennifer Hudson is proud of her toned body and says people now treat her differently. Her weight loss journey has helped her gain immense opportunities. Hudson continues to follow the same diet and exercise plan to maintain her weight.

 

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