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artem evdokimov/ShutterstockIm fond of this macronutrient powerhouse for so many reasons: It promotes healthy skin, hair, nails, bones, and muscle. Its also a fabulous weight-loss food, according to a 2005 study from Arizona State University. Protein increased satiety (satisfaction and feelings of fullness) and increased after-meal calorie burn. In other words, eating protein-rich meals, rather than higher-carbohydrate ones, leads to more satisfaction, less hunger, and more fat burn. I love that: three benefits in one. Earlier research also found that people following higher-protein diets generally decrease their food intake by an average of 10 percent (about 200 calories).

Lilly Trott/ShutterstockYouve heard for years to stock up on your C to fend off colds, but are you aware of the vitamins reputation as a weight-loss food? Research suggests that the bodies of folks who are deficient in vitamin C cling more stubbornly to fat. In 2008, researchers in Quebec reviewed a stack of studies to find what they called unsuspected determinants of obesity.

Their review linked less-than-ideal intakes of particular micronutrients to an increased likelihood of being overweight. They identified deficiencies in vitamin C, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin E as risk factors for having a higher percentage of body fat and belly fat.

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Tanya_mtv/ShutterstockThis natural sweetener has also shown great promise in animal studies for reducing weight gain and body fat when substituted for sugar. Known to have antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties, honey boasts wide-ranging health benefits and is also a weight-loss food. It may improve blood sugar control and immunity, and its an effective cough suppressant. Here are some fast, easy ways to lose weight you might now know, either.

SeDmi/ShutterstockIf youre like me, you welcome any new excuse to add more chocolate to your life. Cocoa contains more phenolic antioxidants than most foods. Just look at this list of benefits from a recent study done at the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center by David L. Katz, MD, and his colleagues: Cocoa can protect nerves from injury and inflammation, protect the skin from oxidative damage from UV radiation and have beneficial effects on satiety, cognitive function, and mood.

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279photo Studio/ShutterstockThe surprise here? The vinegar that comes along for the ride in salad dressing also helps you feel full. Research has shown that vinegar can lessen the glycemic effect of a meal (meaning it tends not to spike your blood sugar), which has been linked to satiety that reduces food intake. Vinegar may also prevent body-fat accumulation, according to a 2009 animal study by Japanese researchers. Mice that were fed acetic acid, the main component of vinegar, for six weeks accumulated less body fat.

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studiovin/ShutterstockThroughout the years, various weight-loss researchers have recommended starting a meal with a salad to stave off hunger and ensure that you dont overeat. But why does this work exactly? One reason is that salads are a great source of fiber: lettuce greens, carrots, tomatoes, and the like all have plenty of this macronutrient. Fibers effects on increasing feelings of satiety are well documented.

Whether you eat fiber and vinegar together or not, know that they are great weight-loss foods to have on hand whenever you feel the need to tame your appetite and turn on fat burning controls. If youre not a fan of salad, there are plenty of other sources.

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279photo Studio/ShutterstockCoconut OilWhile The Digest Diet recommends keeping saturated fat intake to under 10 percent of total calories, one source sits at the top of the should enjoy weight-loss foods list: coconut oil.

Why? This sweet, rich oil was shown to do some pretty nifty things for abdominally obese women in a 2009 study out of Brazil, including decreasing their waist circumference, increasing beneficial HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol and improving the ratio of bad LDL (low-density lipoprotein) to good HDL cholesterol. And in populations where coconut oil is commonly eaten, high cholesterol levels and heart disease are not common.

MUFAsIn 2006, I uncovered exciting research suggesting that monounsaturated fatty acids, or MUFAs, helped people store less belly fat. Eating a diet rich in olives, olive oil, nuts and seeds, dark chocolate, and avocado has kept my belly lean and my energy up for years! These healthy fats are a mainstay of my diet.

PUFAsDuring my dive into the current research, I came across a small study from the Netherlands that suggests we should also enjoy polyunsaturated fatty acids, or PUFAs, found in fish and in many nuts and seeds. In this study, consumption of a high ratio of PUFAs to saturated fats led to a higher resting metabolism, as well as a greater diet-induced calorie burn.

But one clarification: Our focus will be primarily on long-chain n-3 PUFAs, commonly known as omega-3s. Researchers theorize that the weight-loss benefits of omega-3s may be a result of their anti-inflammatory effects (inflammation in the body has been strongly linked to obesity). I also love the fact that these healthy fats are associated with protection from cardiovascular disease and enhanced mood.

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Filipe B. Varela/ShutterstockSo many people have asked me if its OK to have a drink when trying to lose weight. Listen up, friends, as this glass is for you!

Many studies show that a small glass of wine a day is good for your health. Researchers credit the antiaging properties of resveratrol (found in red grapes, mulberries, and peanuts) in red wine. Now cutting-edge research suggests this antioxidant is a fat releaser too.

In one large study of more than 19,000 women of normal weight, light to moderate drinkers had less weight gain and less risk of becoming overweight than those who drank no alcohol. In several animal studies, researchers have demonstrated that moderate alcohol consumption does not promote weight gain.

And in another separate animal study done in 2006, researchers found that resveratrol improved exercise endurance as well as protected against obesity and insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes.

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Africa Studio/ShutterstockCalciumYour mom told you to drink your milk because its calcium was good for your bones. What she probably didnt know: That same calcium also helps control your hunger. Research shows that people who dont consume enough of this bone-building mineral have a greater fat mass and less control of their appetitetwo things The Digest Diet can help you reverse.

DairyYes, dairy is an excellent source of calcium, but Ive singled it out because studies have found that dairy sources of calcium are markedly more effective in accelerating fat loss than other sources. Researchers theorize that other ingredients in dairy act synergistically with the calcium. (I love the two-for-one nature of this fat releaser!)

In one study out of the University of Tennessee, researchers showed that eating three servings of dairy daily significantly reduced body fat in obese subjects. And if subjects restricted calories while consuming the same dairy servings, fat and weight loss accelerated.

Theres more! A great study done in 2010 indicated that drinking fat-free milk immediately after whole-body resistance training and again one hour after the workout allowed participants to increase fat loss, gain greater muscle and strength, and strengthen bones by reducing bone cell turnover. Drink milk and get all these amazing benefits? Sign me up!

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picturepartners/ShutterstockIm keen on quinoa for many reasons: This ancient grain is a nutritional powerhouse weight-loss food, chock-full of protein, amino acids, phytosterols, and vitamin E. A study published in 2011 points to its promise as a fat inhibitor. Animals fed supplements containing a quinoa-seed extract had less body fat, lower body weight, and decreased appetite. Also, quinoa is versatile and can be made into crackers, side dishes, and hot cereals. Try some of these quinoa recipes to kick-start your weight loss.

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Crash diets are the freaking worst. While you might be motivatedto lose weight fast, by day four of whatever bananas diet you're on (hopefully not literally a diet of bananas), looking puffy sounds a lot more appealing than 24 more hours of chicken breast and spinach.

Because we care, we're here to offer you a much easier, healthier, and saner plan of attack that will actually help you learn how to lose weight fastthe healthy way. No juice cleanses, no hot dogs and a cup of broccoli (seriously, this exists), and no hunger-induced dreams featuring you naked in a kiddie pool full of guac.

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Preserve your muscle and your sanity by jump-starting your weight loss results with these eight easy strategies that will set you up for years of healthy living.

If you have toast at breakfast, choose another whole-grain carb like brown rice or quinoa for lunch and dinner. If you love to eat PB and J for a pre-workout snack, lay off the nuts the rest of the day. By limiting yourself to one portion of any single food, you automatically add a sort of fail-safe to your eating plan, says Rania Batayneh, M.P.H., author of The One One One Diet. Plus, even more importantly, this strategy adds a wider array of nutrients to each dayincreasing your satiety and energy levels so you can crush your weight-loss efforts.

In one European Journal of Nutrition study, people who followed a low-cal diet that included four weekly servings of legumes lost significantly more weight after just four weeks compared to those who ate the same number of caloriesbut no legumes. The weight-loss turbocharge may come from legumes' fiber and antioxidant compounds, since the researchers found that legume lovers had lower levels of inflammatory markers that are linked to obesity. Try adding chickpeas to your salad, cooking some lentils in the slow cooker, or mixing black beans into a Tex-Mex omelet.

Yeah, you know your sleep affects your weight. But you probably don't realize just how quickly that happens: One Annals of Internal Medicine study suggests two weeks is all it takes for your sleep to show upone way or the otheraround your waistline. In the study, men and women followed a calorie-controlled diet. After 14 days of sleeping either 5.5 or 8.5 hours each night, both groups lost about 6.5 poundsbut those who got the most sleep lost twice as much fat as the short sleepers did. (Stay on track with your goals with Women's Health's Look Better Naked DVD.)

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While increasing your water intake is vital to preventing overeating, promoting healthy digestion, and keeping your metabolism in tip-top shape, when it comes to dropping weight quickly, water is also your greatest de-bloating ally, says San Diego-based trainer Kyle Brown, C.S.C.S., who is best known for getting celebrities "cut" before photo shoots and red-carpet affairs. That's because, when your cells are dehydrated, their first course of action is to cling to any fluid that's in your system, contributing to all-over bloat. He recommends drinking a liter of water for every 50 pounds you weigh, per day. So if you weigh 175 pounds, it comes out to 3.5 liters of water. Sip consistently to prevent overloading your system all at once.

Another way to ditch excess water weight is to get your sodium and potassium levels in check, says Brown. To do that, he recommends cutting back on processed foods, which tend to be high in sodium, and nixing salt from whatever food is on your plate. Pair this low-salt strategy with plenty of potassium-rich foods like salmon, halibut, and spinach, and you'll de-bloat over the course of the week, he says.

To lose weight in record time, high-intensity interval training is your exercise strategy of choice. Minute-per-minute, it burns more calories than other workouts like steady-state cardio while also increasing the calories you burn 48 hours after your workout, says Taylor Gainor, C.S.C.S., co-founder of LIT Method in Los Angeles. Plus, over the long term, interval training builds muscle, which is critical for keeping the weight off, says Brown. Your exercise prescription: Perform all-out effort of a given exercise (like burpees, squats, lunges, or pushups) for 20 seconds, then rest for 10 seconds, and repeat until four minutes have passed. Rest one minute, then repeat for a total of four rounds, suggests research from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

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We realize this isn't groundbreaking advice, but one of the easiest ways to debloat is to reduce your intake of simple, refined carbs. Some sources to watch out for include white pasta, cookies, crackers, and candy. While it goes without saying that the refined sugar in these foods can prevent weight loss over the long term, they can lead to significant water retention in the short term, says Gainor. You'll be shocked how much weight you lose (even if it is water) within a week or two of cutting back on your regular sugar fix, he says.

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Eating balanced meals and snacks, containing all three macronutrients your body needs, every few hours is key to energizing your bod for your workouts, preventing overeating (especially those simple carbs), and keeping your metabolism at peak speed, Batayneh says. Try toast, an egg, and avocado for breakfast, an apple with string cheese for a snack, and a spinach salad tossed with chicken and olive oil for lunch.

In one Penn State study, people who ate roughly a handful of almonds each day lost significantly more abdominal fat over the course of six weeks compared to those who followed a nut-less (heh) diet with the same number of calories. While this study looked at almond intake, other tree nuts like walnuts and pistachios have also been linked to improved health and weights, thanks to their healthy fat and protein content.

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I have had lists of how to lose weight fast and easy before but this is by far the largest list of 101 weight loss tips that I have ever done. I have also linked to other pages on this site to give you even more info.

It is one thing to look at this list of tips for how to lose weight quickly and marvel at its size but, in fact, to make the biggest changes in your life you just have to make a couple small changes at a time in your life until life is where you want it to be.

So peruse this list, sure, but more importantly just pick a couple of things that you can do now and then come back in a couple of days to pick another couple.

Great luck to you!

1. Drink plenty of water. Our body needs a lot of water so give in to water. Water is not just way to flush out toxin but if you have more water in your body you will generally feel healthier and fitter. This itself will discourage any tendency to gorge. The best thing about water is that it has no calories at all.

2. Start your day with a glass of water. As soon as you wake up, gulp down a glass of cool water. Its a wonderful way to start you day and you only need a lesser quantity of your breakfast drink after that.

A glass of water lets out all your digestive juices and sort of lubricates the insides of your body. You may have your morning cup of tea but have it after a glass of water. It is good for you.

3. Drink a glass of water before you start the meal. Water naturally needs some space so that you feel fuller without actually having to stuff yourself.

4. Have another glass of water while you are having the meal. Again this is another way of making yourself full so that you can actually rise from the table eating less but feeling full just the same. Instead of drinking it one gulp, take sips after each morsel. It will help the food to settle faster so that you get that feeling that you are full faster.

SIDENOTE: Water is such a remarkable thing, but seldom do we give it the credit that it deserves. Did you know that over 66% of your body weight is nothing but water Its amazing! Water also plays a vital role in weight control, which is why I donated so much space to it, above.

5. Stay away from sweetened bottle drinks, especially sodas. Hey, all those colas and fizzy drinks are sweetened with sugar and sugar means calories. The more you can cut out on these sweetened bottle drinks, the better for you. So if you must drink sodas, then stick to diet sodas.

6. Include in your diet things that contain more water like tomatoes and watermelons. These things contain 90 to 95 % water so that there is nothing that you have to lose weight by feasting on them. They fill you up without adding to the pounds.

7. Eat fresh fruit instead of drinking fruit juice. Juice is often sweetened, but fresh fruits have natural sugars. When you eat fruit, you are taking in a lot of fiber, which is needed by the body, and fruits, of course, are an excellent source of vitamins.

8. If you do have a craving for fruit juice then go for fresh fruit juice instead of these that contain artificial flavors and colors. Or even better, try making your own fruit juice taking care not to sweeten it with too many calories.

9. Choose fresh fruit to processed fruits. Processed and canned fruits do not have as much fiber as fresh fruit and processed and canned fruits are nearly always sweetened.

10. Increase your fiber intake. Like I mentioned, the body needs a lot of fiber. So try to include in your diet as many fruits and vegetables as you can.

11. Go crazy on vegetables. Vegetables are your best bet when it comes to losing pounds. Nature has a terrific spread when it comes to choosing vegetables. And the leafy green vegetables are your best bet. Try to include a salad in you diet always.

12. Eat intelligently. The difference between man and beast is that we are driven by intelligence while beasts are driven by instinct. Dont just eat something because you feel like eating it. Ask yourself whether your body really needs it

13. Watch what you eat. Keep a watchful eye on everything that goes in. Sometimes the garnishes can richer than the food itself. Accompaniments too can be very rich. Remember that it is the easiest thing in the world to eat something without realizing that it was something that you should not have eaten. Selective memory you know

14. Control that sweet tooth. Remember that sweet things generally mean more calories. It is natural that we have cravings for sweet things especially chocolates and other confectionary. Go easy on theses things and each time you consume something sweet understand that it is going to add on somewhere.

15. Fix times to have meals and stick to it. Try to have food at fixed times of the day. You can stretch these times by half an hour, but anything more than that is going to affect your eating pattern, the result will either be a loss of appetite or that famished feeling which will make you stuff yourself with more than what is required the next time you eat.

16. Eat only when you are hungry. Some of us have the tendency to eat whenever we see food. We use parties as an excuse to stuff ourselves. Understand that the effect of a whole week of dieting can be wasted by just one days party food. Whenever you are offered something to eat do not decline it completely bit just break of a nibble so that you appear to mind your manners and at the same time can watch your diet.

17. Quit snacking in between meals. Do not fall for snacks in between meals. This is especially true for those who have to travel a lot. They feel that the only time they can get a bite to eat is snacks and junk food. The main problem with most snacks and junk food is that they are usually less filling and contain a lot of fat and calories. Just think about French fries tempting but terribly fattening.

18. Snack on vegetables if you must. You might get the pangs of hunger in between meals. It is something that you can very well control. Or even better, try munching on carrots. They are an excellent way to satisfy those hungry pangs and are good for your eyes and teeth. True, you might end up being called Bugs Bunny, but its miles better to be called Bugs Bunny than fatso.

19. Go easy on tea and coffee. Tea and coffee are harmless by themselves. Its when you add the cream and sugar that they become fattening. Did you know that having a cup of tea or coffee that has cream and at least two cubes of sugar are as bad as having a big piece of rich chocolate cake

20. Try to stick to black tea/coffee. Black tea or coffee can actually be good for you. But personally I would like to recommend tea rather than coffee. The caffeine in the coffee is not really good for you because it is an alkaloid and can affect other functions of your body like the metabolism. But again lots of liquids is a great thing in how to lose weightquickly.

21. Count the calories as you eat. Its a good idea to have an idea of the calories that most food items have. If it is a packed thing then the label is sure to have the calories that the substance has.

22. be sure to burn out those extra calories by the end of the week. If you feel that you have consumed more calories than you should have during the week, it happens you know, and then make sure that you work off those extra calories by the end of the week.

23. Stay away from fried things. Fried things are an absolute no-no. The more fried things that you avoid, the lesser weight you will gain. Fried things are called so because they are fried in oil or fat. And even if the external oil is drained away, there is still a lot of hidden oil in it so stay away from it.

24. Do not skip meals. The worst thing you can do while watching you diet is skip a meal. It has just the opposite effect of what you want. You need to have at least four regular meals every day.

25. Fresh vegetables are better than cooked or canned vegetables. Try to eat your vegetables raw. When you cook them, you are in fact taking away nearly half the vitamins in them. And canned vegetables too are processed and are not nearly half as good as fresh vegetables. When you buy your vegetables it would be a good thing to see if the label says that it is pesticide free.

26. Nothing more than an egg a day. Eggs are not such a bright idea. It would be best to reduce your intake of eggs to maybe three in a week. But for those of you die hard egg fans, you may have up to one egg a day but nothing more than that.

27. Make chocolates a luxury and not a routine. Chocolates are not or at least they should not be a part of your diet. So do not indulge too much in them. Even the bitter chocolates are not good for you because though the sugar is less there is still the cream in them.

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28. Choose a variety of foods from all food groups every day. This is a fine way of keeping deficiency diseases at bay. Change the items included in your diet every day. This is an excellent way of keeping deficiency diseases at bay and it helps you to experiment with a variety of dishes and thereby you do not get bored of your diet.

29. If you can say no to alcoholic beverages please do. Alcoholic beverages too are not good for you. Beer can be fattening and the rest of the alcoholic drinks may not be fattening by themselves but after a couple of swigs you will be in no position to watch your diet and your appetite too will be something to battle with.

30. Try to have breakfast within one hour of waking. Its always best to have breakfast within an hour of waking so that your body can charge itself with the energy it needs for the day. The idea is not to wait for yourself to get really hungry. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day but that does not mean that it should be the most filling meal of the day. https://youtu.be/GSDvjEuYq3o

31. 50 to 55% of your diet should be carbohydrates. It is a myth that you should try and avoid carbohydrates when you are on a diet. Rather the other way round I should say. Carbohydrates are a ready source of energy and so 50 to 55% of your diet should be carbohydrates.

32. 25 to 30% of your diet should be proteins. Various processes and activities are going on in our bodies. Things are broken down and being built up again. Resistance has to be built up, recovery from disease too is needed and for all this the body needs plenty of proteins so see to it that 25 to 30% of your diet consists of proteins.

33. Fats should only be 15 to 20%. You need only this much of fat in your diet so keep it at that.

34. Try and adopt a vegetarian diet. A vegetarian diet is undoubtedly better for those of us watching our diet. There are a lot of advantages of keeping to a vegetarian diet but I dont want to sing an ode to vegetarianism now.

What I would suggest is keep to a vegetarian diet as much as you can. Make a non- vegetarian diet a weekend event or something if you find it impossible to give up eating all those animals.

35. Choose white meat rather than red. White meat, which includes fish and fowl, is miles better than red meat, which includes beef and pork for those trying to lose weight.

36. High Fiber multigrain bread are better than white bread. Remember how I told you to increase the fiber content in your food; well this is the answer to that. It is not only better in terms of the fiber content but also in terms of the protein content as well.

37. Reduce your intake of pork. Pork is not something that can help you to lose weight. So the lesser pork you eat the better chances you have of losing weight. And remember that pork includes the pork products as well, things like bacon, ham, and sausages.

38. Limit your sugar intake. If you cant have things unsweetened go for sugar substitutes. These things are just as sweetening but are certainly not fattening.

39. Graze 5 to 6 times a day. Instead of sticking to just three meals a day, try grazing. Grazing means try having 5 or 6 smaller meals instead of three king sized meals. It is an excellent way of having smaller quantities of food.

40. Go ahead eat cheat food, but only for flavor. There are many things which you have to avoid from your diet but which you may have an undying craving for. Do not avoid them altogether. You could call them cheat foods and indulge in them once in a while. But take care just to tingle your taste buds, dont hog on them. Instead of that share them with others. In this way

41. Watch your fat intake. Each fat gram contains 9 calories so by reading the total calories on a food and knowing the quantity of fat, you can estimate the % of fat, which should in no way exceed 30% of the food.

42. Go easy on the salt, as too much salt is one of the causes of obesity. Make it a point to really cut down on salt. Try to bring down your salt intake to half of what it was last year.

43. Change from table butter to cholesterol free butter. If you have a choice why not go for it, anyway it is healthier for you and tastes just the same. Bear in mind that these small changes can go a long way towards weight reduction.

44. Instead of frying things try baking them without fat. Baking is by far a healthier method of preparing food than frying. Baking requires lesser oil or fat.

45. Use a nonstick frying pan for your cooking so that you do not have to add oil. The golden rule is to try and avoid as much oil as possible and a nonstick pan is a perfect solution to this problem.

46. Boil your vegetables instead of cooking them, or even better, eat them fresh. However, if you do not like eating your vegetables as it is, try steaming them without adding anything at all. This is probably the healthiest way to eat cabbages, cauliflowers and a host of other vegetables.

47. Carry parsley with you. Parsley is an excellent thing to munch on in between meals. Not just is it good for you in terms of vitamins, but it is also a perfect way of making your breath fresher.

48. Choose low fat substitutes or no fat substitutes. There are plenty of low fat or even no fat substitutes available in the market so why not choose wisely. It is much better for your heart too.

Many people just go shopping and pick up whatever they can. They do not bother to find out if there are nay substitutes for the thing they are looking for. In the markets of today, you will be astounded at the range of goods that manufacturers have to offer.

In fact with all the hue and cry that is being made about weight loss, low-fat substitutes and no fat substitutes are hitting the stands faster than mushrooms that sprout after the first rains. So the next time you head to the grocery store instead of picking up what you have always picked up, see if there are better substitutes.

Remember that our bodies need nutrients and not just calories. Fats give us nutrients but with more calories than what proteins or carbohydrates do.

49. Avoid crash diets. They are bad for health and you will gain what you have lost once you take a break. Crash diets are not a solution to weight loss. It might seem as if you have lost few pounds but the moment you give up on the crash diet everything will bounce back with a vengeance. Take a look at it in this way.

Do you think that it is possible for a person to survive on a crash diet for the rest of his or her life Certainly not! So at some time or the other, you will have to give up the crash diet and then you will see for yourself that a crash diet does more harm than good in the long run.

Crash diets may have a lot to promise, but very rarely do these promises ring true. Crash diets are things people go on in order to wear an old dress or suit for a particular occasion. Thats the only purpose that they serve as far as I can see.

50. God gave us teeth for a reason... Therefore, we should develop a habit of chewing all food including liquid food and soft foods like sweets, ice creams at least 8 to 12 times.

This is essential to add saliva to the food, as it is only in the saliva that sugar is digested. Often we find that whatever goes into our mouth goes down like lightning. We hardly give the saliva any time to act on the food. So does digestion take place like it should? Do we just stuff our tummies with food that doesnt get digested or in other words that dont yield the benefits that it should

51. Dry wine is better than sweet wine. Sweet wines naturally contain a lot of sugar. But on the other hand, in dry wines most of this sugar has been fermented away so from the weight point of view dry wines are better than sweet wines.

52. When you decide its time to start working out, start slowly and dont get discouraged if you dont achieve your fitness goals after the first week. Many people make this mistake. They feel that if they really push their bodies they can lose more weight in a couple of workouts.

This is a very serious thing in fact. If you try to push your body too much in the first few goes, you are likely to end up with sprained joints, a sore back and even torn ligaments. The rule to be followed here is slow and steady wins the race.

53. Check your weight before you start the routine and keep checking for changes but do not expect a radical change immediately, it might be one or two weeks before you notice some change. However, it is crucial that you continue to monitor your weight. You may bear in mind the fact that even a few pounds loss is a big achievement.

54. When you do notice a change, reward yourself. When I say reward I do not mean to go for some goodies like chocolates or sweets. Maybe you could go to a movie or buy yourself something like a new dress or a trinket. This is something that can keep you going. It is a good idea to save the money that you wanted to spend on ice creams and chocolates and then treat yourself to something more substantial.

55. You can take a day off from exercise every week. This is not just a very good idea, but it is part of the exercise routine. Your body needs a day off from an exercise routine so do not hesitate to take a day off from whatever you have been doing.

56. Exercise outdoors as far as possible. There are two advantages of doing whatever you are doing outside. One advantage is that it gives your body a chance to get a lot of the much needed fresh air and sunshine. The second advantage is that the surroundings keep you perked up and it is a break from remaining cooped up all day long

57. Try to collect some information about exercise, there are a lot of things that you can do at home. Extensive research has been done on exercise and plenty of this information is easily available. You can try browsing the net or getting a book or two on how to exercise at home. This information will be useful to you to know how much you need to work out on each specific exercise in order to burn off the desired number of calories.

58. Try to get somebody to exercise along with you. But it should be somebody committed or else your interest might dwindle. This is indeed an excellent idea. One of the advantages of getting a committed person to exercise with you is that it keeps you going.

There may be days when you feel just too lazy to crawl out of bed in the mornings. On such days, the knowledge that somebody is waiting for you is enough to slide out of bed. Another advantage is that you can discuss your progress and fears with another person and be a sympathetic listener to the other person as well. This is a fine way of getting motivated yourself.

59. Stop when your body has had enough. There is no sense in pushing it. When you have worked out for a considerable time, your body will start giving you signals. Heed those signals. This is particularly true in the initial stages. Take one step at a time. Stop when you are out of breath or when a certain part of your body tells you that it has had enough.

60. If you want to increase your time of exercise or your workout routine, do it gradually and not in sudden steps. Well, easier said than done. Most of us have such hectic schedules that it is quite impossible to fit in time for exercise right Wrong. I want to say it once and for all, your body or anybodys body for that matter needs proper exercise. If you make up your mind to do it, you just can.

61. Select an exercise pattern to suit your lifestyle. All of us have different lifestyles and professions so there is no sense in trying to follow the book strictly. Try and follow an exercise routine that is suitable for you. You have to understand that even more important than the exercise it is sticking to it. So unless you choose something that can suit your lifestyle, you are not going to stick on to it.

62. Dont stand, walk. If you can walk about then do so. Do not stand in a fixed position. Pacing about is a good thing to do. If you are thinking deeply about something, try pacing about, it will aid in your thinking.

63. Dont sit, stand. If you can stand, then do not sit. The golden rule is to choose a position that is less comfortable.

64. Dont lie down, sit. The rule that we mentioned above rings true here as well.

65. Do not be a couch potato. It is the easiest thing in the world to become a couch potato. You know what we are talking about dont you That shapeless thing that sits or reclines on a shapeless chair in front of the television and stupidly munches away at something fried!

If you are inclined to become a promising old couch potato, break the habit, cut at the very root of the vine. And you want to know what the best way is for that Take away that favorite chair of yours. In fact, it would be a very good idea if you could keep a chair that isnt too comfortable in front of the TV. This will discourage any tendency to become a couch potato.

66. If you have a sitting job, stand up and stretch yourself every half an hour. Most of the jobs today are indeed sitting jobs that are in one word sedentary. This is especially true for those who sit and punch away at the keyboard or toy with the mouse all day long. So if you have such a job, make it a point to get up at least every half an hour and stretch yourself.

67. While making telephone calls try walking up and down. I hope you will agree with me that this is an excellent suggestion.

68. Use the stairs instead of the elevator whenever you can. Elevators are one hell of a convenience particularly if you have to go up or down some twenty floors. But elevators also make us very lazy. There may be no sense in trudging up some twenty flights of stairs because by the time you get there you will be totally pooped.

But while coming down, if you have the time, you can easily come down the stairs instead of using the elevator. Coming down is not at all exhausting. And talking about the time factor, I dont think that there is much of a difference. Sometimes waiting for an elevator door to open at your floor after you hit the button can take up all of eternity.

69. Smoking is bad for weight loss. smoking as such may not contribute to weight loss but smoking leads to other conditions like erratic eating habits and excessive dependence on things like coffee.

70. If you hate running, remember, you do not have to run a marathon to stay fit. 10 minutes of cardio each day is good enough for most.

71. And if you cant run, try walking. 15 minutes of brisk walking a day is enough to keep most fit.

72. Any distance is walkable if you have the time, so consider walking to places that you would normally drive (such as work or the market if theyre not too far away). It may take you longer, but the health benefits will last you a lifetime.

73. It sounds strange, but some people have reported that they lost more weight when they drank black coffee before a workout. While theres no hard data to support this, nutritionists speculate that the caffeine in coffee makes the body rely more on fat for fuel during the workout. Its worth trying!

74. Heres a corollary to the tip above: Avoid drinking coffee in excess, as it tends to desensitize your body to the fat burning effects of caffeine.

75. Stop using remote controls. Remote controls are the bane of a prospective weight loser. They may be remarkable gadgets by themselves but from the weight loss point of view, they just arent very helpful. They really encourage us to take a laid back kind of attitude towards life itself. In fact if remote controls were not there, the television would not have become so popular.

It is because of remote controls that people can remain where they are and switch from one channel to the other. And they only have to twitch a finger muscle to achieve this. Now, I have nothing against multi-channel television sets but what I strongly advocate is that you get up from where you are and change the channel of the TV each time you want to do so.

The same thing holds true for other remote controls as well. As it is we have remote controlled TVs, DVD players, A/Cs, garage doors, gateways and what not. The next thing we know is that we will have remote controlled people as well.

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What is the Hcg Diet Plan? (And how to do it right.)

The Hcg Diet Plan is a doctor-supervised, medical weight loss program that combines hormone therapy with whole food eating. Menu options are heavy in vegetables and lean proteins, as well as fruit options and limited grains. Allowed calories on the protocol, range from 500 to 1600 calories, depending on the specific protocol followed.

The very specific food list can teach healthy eating, portion control and establish healthy relationships with food. While the protocol was initially outlined by Dr. Simeons, modern day variations have become increasingly popular. This guide, focuses on the original protocol, with modern adaptations noted by the editor.

How the diet started

Dr. Albert Simeons was a world-renowned endocrinologist recognized for his pioneering work in tropical diseases. He was awarded the Red Cross Order of Merit for his advancement in the research and treatment of Malaria and honored for a number of research-breakthroughs. While working with severely malnourished women in India, Dr. Simeons discovered a link between the Hcg hormone, and its ability to utilize stored fat to nourish and deliver healthy children. After years of research, he was able to develop a protocol that utilized this effect of Hcg, to treat obesity, and published the groundbreaking manuscript, Pounds and Inches.

Here are a few basics for those who are ready to jump right in and start with the plan immediately. With these simple articles, you can easily get started today. Take note however, that anyone new to the plan, should read through this guide thoroughly, and NEVER proceed with the protocol without consulting a physician (FDA approved telemedicine Hcg programs are listed below.)

The Original Hcg Diet Protocol Concise summary of the original protocol with tips and guidelines.

Original Hcg Diet Manuscript: Pounds and Inches The original manuscript by Dr. Simeons.

Hcg Diet Foods Lists What you can eat on the Hcg Diet (Phase 2 and Phase 3)

The Hcg Diet Phases

Hcg Diet Results and Success Stories

Buying Hcg Kits and Doctor-supervised Hcg Programs online

The Hcg Diet is a medical weight loss plan, and should ONLY be prescribed and overseen by a licensed medical doctor. While it can be challenging to find a local physician that specializes in Hcg hormone therapy, there are a few options available online, through FDA-approved telemedicine companies in the USA. These sources provide complete prescription Hcg kits for injections, drops and tablets/pills/pellets, and provide expert guidance throughout the duration of treatment.

Where to Buy Prescription Hcg Injections Online: Kits and Programs ( USA, FDA-approved sources)

Hcg Diet Drops Buying REAL Hcg drops vs. fake drops

Preparation

Preparing for the plan, is absolutely essential and should not be skipped. Much like building a house, you want a solid foundation and to be prepared for the steps and challenges that come along with the protocol. In fact, most challenges can be avoided completely by reading the following articles before getting started.

What is the Hcg Diet Plan?A thorough explanation of the Hcg Diet and how it works for weight loss.

Hcg Diet and Mindset

Hcg Diet Weight Loss Averages (Progress Averages)

Hcg Diet Stalls and Plateaus: Causes and Solutions

When to Stop the Hcg Diet Early and Regroup*

Setting Hcg Diet Goals

Hcg Diet Timeline and Calendar

Hcg Diet Journal and Tracker Spreadsheets

Resources

These tools can be beneficial for those starting out on the plan for the first time. They are all free to download. We will be adding more here, so please check back often.

Hcg Diet Resources (free downloads: tracksheet, manuscript PDF and Audiobook Mp3)

Help and Support: 3 Reliable Options

The Hcg protocol consists of 3 phases, with a newer 4th phase that has been added to the original protocol, being coined as P4, longterm maintenance. Each phase is extremely important and should not be skipped. The Loading Phase (P1) is 2 (in some cases, 3 days,) while Phase 2, the weight loss phase, can vary in length depending on your protocol's specifics. For example, one Hcg source's protocol can differ from another such as 26 days or 29 days. Phase 3, the Transition Phase, lasts 3 weeks and is an expansion of increased calories and foods that do not include any sugars or starches. The 4th phase refers to life after the diet's first 3 phases and includes a lifestyle of healthy choices learned while on the protocol. This includes exercise, portion control, clean eating and healthy living in general.

Hcg Diet Protocol Basics

Plans and Protocols(The original protocol vs. alternative and modern protocols.)

Hcg Diet Foods and Eating

Hcg Diet and Exercise

Hcg Diet and Medical Conditions*

The HCG Diet Protocol consists of separate phases. Together, they are referred to as a round. Dieter's typically lose 18 to 25 lbs per round (approximately 1 month.) If more weight is needed to be lost, there is a 3 week break after the final phase, and thenanother round is started. Rinse and repeat until goal weight is reached.

HCG Diet protocols include the following4 phases. Note on protocol variations: Some protocols actually include 3 and 4 as the same Maintenance phase and have only 3 phases total. Other protocols, including Dr. Simeons Original protocol, do not include phase 1, loading phase. This can be a personal preference, however we will say that the following phase example, has shown great results from our readers, and has certainly appeared to be the most successful.

1. Hcg Diet Phase 1 Loading

Phase 1 is the loading phase. Also known as the preparation phase. This phase is not on all HCG Diet protocols but it is on most and is very popular. During this two day phase, the dieter eats as much healthy fats as possible in preparation for starting the next phase. They are also welcome to eat as many cheat foods as they would like, with the intention of satisfying cravings prior to beginning the next phase where these foods will not be allowed. Read more

2. Hcg Diet Phase 2 Weight Loss

Phase 2 of the HCG Diet is the weight loss phase. This begins on day 3 of taking HCG where the dieter adheres toa specifiedcalorie intake and carefully selected food list. For most dieters, this is the most challenging phase of the plan because there is very little room for error. Read more:

3. Hcg Diet Phase 3 Transition

Phase 3 of the HCG Dietis at the end of HCG is discontinued and the same foods from phase 2 are still eaten, but increased slowly. In this stage, this is areintroduction period where calories and foods are slowly adjusted to maintain weight loss. Read more:

4. Hcg Diet Phase 4 Maintenance

Phase 4 of the HCG Diet is the phase of continuing weight maintenance for life-long health and fitness.This is an essential part of the HCG diet and it actually begins during Phase 2. This is where you will begin to build the skills necessary for lifetime weight maintenance and healthy living. For example; reading labels as a habit (this will become 2nd nature and shouldn'tstop once you reach your weight loss goals. Also, portion control and learning to listen to your body. Read more about these skills and implement them starting NOW:

The absolute best (&Free!) HCG Diet tips for reaching your weight loss goals safe and fast!

Hcg weight loss foods and recipes are the backbone of the Hcg weight loss program. Not only do the allowed foods help you to lose weight, but they also help get our body into a healthy state.

It is important to understand that while the Hcg hormone does NOT make you lose weight, it does changehowyour body loses weight, and creates a reaction in your body that allows for the rapid weight loss. It is the carefully selected Hcg Diet food list that is responsible for your weight loss; the Hcg just allows your body to continue to burn fat when it would normally go into starvation mode under the calorie restricted diet.

This is good news! This means the Hcg weight loss plan can be surprisingly versatile with the right recipes, and can work with any number of menus, foods sensitivities. The allowed foods are clear of processed and prepared foods and carefully measured for portion control. Instead of processed foods, the food list focuses on clean eating, and consists mostly of vegetables and healthy portions of lean protein, along with some, but limited, carbohydrates. To be clear, this is NOT a ketosis diet when done correctly, and in fact the amount of vegetables and fruit permitted, do not allow the body to go into ketosis. Compared to ketosis diets, this particular approach has been shown to average much higher weight loss rates that range from .5 to 1.5 pounds per day.

In a nutshell: The Hcg Diet allowed foods and guidelines focus on portion control, increased vegetables and proteins, and a food list that is comprised of clean, unprocessed foods.

The Original HCG Diet is known for its restrictive and unforgiving500 calorie VLCD (very low calorie diet.) Some versions of the diet have evolved to allowfor an HCG Diet expanded food list.

Learn what to eat on the HCG Diet and how to eat: Portion sizes, HCG Diet-friendly recipes for all phases, foods lists, plus HCG Diet cooking and shopping tips.

Learning to cook on the diet, can be a struggle for some patients, however, it is also an excellent opportunity to learn how to cook new foods that are clean, nutritious and healthy. Since the protocol does not allow foods that are processed or prepared (bye bye alcohol, fast food and frozen dinners) this can be an excellent path to learning how to prepare meals that will nourish your body, and make long term weight maintenance easy.

Take a look at our recipe section, and discover amazing Hcg Diet Recipes that include Southwestern chicken, strawberry cupcakes, garlic baked shrimp, mouth-watering grilled asparagus, and chai beverages. While it may be intimidating to look at the allowed foods list and feel limited, it won't take long before you realize just how versatile and delishous it can be.

We have also included a list of our best recipe and cooking articles that cover everything from how to cook on the protocol, spices to use to increase your metabolism, tips for dining out and tips for eating during special occasions.

Sample menus and menu tips for the HCG Diet.

How to Buy Hcg Injection Kits, Drops and Pellets

Hcg Diet Info has put together a complete guide to buying Hcg Kits and Programs online: How to Buy Hcg injections online (Drops and Pellets too.)

In the last few years, the FDA-approved telemedicine industry has grown and allowed doctors to prescribe and care for individuals wanting to follow the protocol. You can now safely buy Hcg kits online, that come with a complete program overseen by a medical doctor and Hcg weight loss experts and nutritionists. This has grown to be one of the most beneficial medical weight loss programs in the world now.

Tips for buying Hcg and Hcg weight loss programs: One of the first things to take into consideration when buying Hcg, is which form of Hcg you feel comfortable with, how soon you would like to start your diet, and the level of support you will need. The latter tends to be the biggest difference between various Hcg sources with some companies offering minimal support (better for veterans and pros that want to buy a bare bones Hcg kit to save money) and other companies offering extensive diet support, while yet another offering custom dosage and protocol support, and complete medical doctor hand-holding, along with a year of nutritionist services (even after the diet is completed.) These may seem like small differences but they can add up to be an extreme value for your money, as well as offer peace of mind.

The sources recommended in Hcg Diet Infooffer each of the acceptable choices that can be used with the original Hcg weight loss protocol: Hcg injections, Hcg Diet Drops (Prescription or Homeopathic), and Prescription Hcg Pellets. The Hcg Buy Guide also offers answers to dozens of frequently asked questions about buying Hcg Kits and Hcg weight loss programs online. Please note: Over the counter hormone free diet drops should NOT be used with the original protocol and can be dangerous if combined with the VLCD (very low calorie menu.) These over the counter drops have been addressed and dismissed largely by the FDA for good reason- they are NOT safe with the original protocol. Read: How to know if my Hcg Drops are Real, for more information.

Exercise is an important part of healthy living, even without wanting to lose weight. While the original protocol insistedexercise was not necessary, most of the evolvedprotocols include and encourage a consistent exercise routine simply because it is a healthy lifestyle option and the benefits are many.

For those currently active, in most cases, it is ok to continue as usual, although some may find it useful to lighten their workout for the first week of being on the protocol. For those who are new to working out, a low impact daily workout of at least 20 minutes a day is recommended to start. Recommended activities include: walking (brisk), swimming, yoga (no hot yoga practices yet), and pilates. Level of activity is extremely light the first week of phase 2 on the HCG Diet and increases as the individual feels ready. It is highly advised that the chosen workouts are something enjoyable, and not something you dread doing every day.

The HCG Diet can be complicated and so specific,you are almost certain to experiencechallenges along the way. While it might not seem welcome, It is a large part of the learning process for long term managementsuccess. There will be temptation to stray from your planned diet, and there may even be times when you stray by accident. Yes, it can happen: Aunt Sally forgot to tell you she adds sugar toher famous holiday vinaigrettedressing, or the restaurant neglected to tell you there's bread crumb mixed right into the hamburger patty which you so carefully ordered without a bun. Of course there's the good old oops, I assumed that hot sauce was just hot sauce and didn't realize it had 9 grams of sugar. There's your first lesson; always double-check ingredientsand don't eat it unless you're sure. A better lesson if you can't see all ingredients, don't eat it! The less processed foods you eat, the better. See, it's all part of the big picture and building the skillsto be fit and thin for life.

Original Hcg Diet Manuscript (available to download PDF and Audiobook)

Hcg Diet Food Lists

Hcg Diet Phase 2 Food List with Calorie Counts

Hcg Diet Coaching (FREE)

HCG Diet Myths & Misunderstandings

HCG Diet Tracker Spreadsheet

HCG Diet Acronyms and Abbreviations

Dr. Simeons manuscript, Pounds and Inches is the original book that outlines every detail of the Hcg weight loss protocol. Dr. Simeons has been very specific in his words, outlining all aspects of the diet. This includes the original 500 calorie menu, the effects of hCG on the body, hCG dosage, how to inject hCG, how to handle stalls and plateaus, and a solid overview transitioning from phase 2 to phase 3, which many dieters can find challenging.

Regardless of which version of the protocol the patient is following, it can still be helpful to read the manuscript. Not only does this allow the Hcg dieter to understand the intention of the diet, but it can also help establish a solid foundation of preparation, and help avoid challenges by answering many of the most frequently asked questions.

Our editor has taken the time to separate the original manuscript by chapter, making it easy to navigate and locate individual topics. We also offer an MP3 audio version (audiobook) of the Pounds and Inches manuscript, as well as a PDF version. These will be automatically sent to those who sign up for our newsletter but they can also be found here:

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While the oft-touted advice to get to our goal weight is simply to cut back on calories, achieving long-term weight-loss goals is actually much more complex. What we dont realize is our goal weight can actually be hard to achieve and maintain, especially without an eye toward a lifestyle shift.

Research has proven time and again that restricting and dieting often dont work. In fact, traditional dieting methods often lead to long-term weight gain, rather than weight loss because it doesnt teach the necessary behaviors for developing sustainable healthy eating habits. Research also shows that restricting foods and calories alone often leads to increased cravings for them, resulting in potential bingeing, a cycle known as the restrict-binge cycle.

Eating mindfully and intuitively, on the other hand, focus on tuning into your body and trusting it to know what it needs. While intuitive eating doesnt focus on calories or weight, research shows it may stabilize and reduce weight. A 2015 study in the American Journal of Health Promotion found women who reported being intuitive eaters had significantly lower BMI scores than non-intuitive eaters.

Rather than focusing exclusively on counting calories or cutting out entire food groups, try these mindful ways to tune in to your body and hunger:

Ironically, it can be the rigidity established by cutting calories that causes us to crave certain foods even more, potentially making us crave foods we dont normally think about. The only way to learn how foods make you feel is not to feel restricted by them.

You may find that when you remove chocolate from the pedestal and give yourself permission to enjoy a piece of chocolate each afternoon, you may stop craving it altogether. You may determine it doesnt make you feel energized the rest of the afternoon or that allowing one piece removes the taboo and you can stop there. By paying attention, you may discover how foods affect you in different ways.

Picking an arbitrary number of calories to eat each day wont necessarily account for your bodys needs but listening to your hunger and fullness cues will. Because our bodies are fluid and adaptable, our calorie needs are constantly changing.

Recovering from an illness or injury, being under a significant amount of stress or recovering from an intense workout are just some examples of when your body may need more calories and specific macronutrients. Being able to trust your hunger cues, rather than ignoring or suppressing them is one way to become more trusting and intuitive.

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A low-fat granola bar may taste better in the moment and have fewer calories than, say, an apple and an ounce of nuts. However, because of its higher sugar content, you may find yourself hungrier only to snack more afterward and ultimately consume more calories than if you ate the apple and nuts. This is your bodys way of seeking satisfaction. While our bodies dont monitor calories, they know what foods are satisfying and filling.

Theres a plethora of research indicating that there are different ranges of optimal Body Mass Index (BMI), including that we can be healthy outside of the normal BMI range. In addition, the correlation of mortality rates with BMI often fail to take into consideration such critical factors as family history, mental disorders and our social environment.

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Background: The VTTX is a series of Virtual Tabletop Exercises that are offered monthly by the Emergency Management Institute (EMI). The VTTX program was launched in September of 2012 as an initiative to leverage technology and reach a large training audience.

Program Overview: The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) conducts a monthly series of Virtual Table Top Exercises (VTTX) using a video teleconference platform to reach community based training audiences around the country and provide a virtual forum for disaster training. The VTTX process involves key personnel from the emergency management community of practice reviewing a pre-packaged set of exercise materials then convening for a four hour table top exercise discussing a simulated disaster scenario. The event allows the connected sites to assess current plans, policies and procedures while learning from the other connected sites as they provide their perspective and practices facing a similar situation. A standard VTC system is required for participation.

Training Audience: The VTTX is limited to 10-15 remote "Participation" sites per event due to time constraints. The program also allows for some "Observation" sites for each event to become familiar with the VTTX process. The VTTX is designed for a community based group of 10 or more representatives from your local Emergency Management Community of Practice.

Training Cost: Free

Training Dates & Times: The VTTX is conducted monthly and advertised on the EMI Web Page with a training opportunity announcement, distributed via multiple FEMA distribution lists, and other Emergency Management professional forums. To accommodate participants from the West Coast, the VTTX is conducted from 12:00 EST to 4:00 p.m. EST. Participating sites will be required to sign on at 11:00 EST and be prepared to go to 4:30 p.m. EST. For a list of the current VTTX schedule, please contact the Program Manager below.

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Requirements to Participate:

Exercise Documents: Exercise documents for this event will be provided to the lead remote site POC as soon as the final list is announced. VTTX documents will include

Program Manager contact information:Doug Kahn, Training SpecialistIntegrated Emergency Management BranchDHS/FEMA/Emergency Management Institute16825 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 21727Office Phone: 301-447-7645FAX: 301-447-1006Email: Douglas.Kahn@fema.dhs.gov

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There are many causes of high testosterone in women, and the symptoms of high testosterone levels can be just as debilitating as low testosterone levels.

However, men and women usually come to us because they have low testosterone in fact, many women are misdiagnosed with high testosterone (when in reality, you might have low testosterone).

Learn more about how you may have been misdiagnosed with high testosterone (and how low testosterone might actually be the problem).

For women, low testosterone can be a nightmare. Fatigue, low sex drive, weight gainall these and more can be debilitating for women suffering from low testosterone.

Women can have low testosterone for many different reasons, and getting those levels back to a normal level can turn their lives around sometimes, this doesnt happen for years because theyre misdiagnosed with high testosterone.

But what about high testosterone?

Women certainly dont have normally high levels of testosterone. In fact, the average woman has about a tenth of the amount of testosterone that a man has.

Normally.

But just like men, women can suffer a variety of different diseases and disorders that can cause their testosterone to become too low or too high. There are many different causes of high testosterone levels in women, and some of them are more common than others. Here are 4 different reasons why women might have high testosterone levels.

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This is one of the more common causes of high testosterone in women. Not only does this disease affect 5-10% of American women, it can also cause testosterone levels to skyrocket, resulting in a variety of symptoms. If youre experiencing excess acne, excessive hair growth (especially on the face), or infertility, this may be the culprit.

Another one of the causes of high testosterone in women is late-onset congenital adrenal hyperplasia. The adrenal glands cause your body to disruptthe delicate balance of hormones in your body, resulting in too much testosterone. A hormonal test by a medical professional may be enough to diagnose this issue.

Diabetes may also be one of the culprits behind your high testosterone levels. Diabetes is a complicated disease, and the connection between diabetes and obesity may be partially responsible for these fluctuations in testosterone levels. However, the symptoms of high testosterone are the same as the above diseasesKeeping your diabetes under control is one way to fight any symptoms you might be experiencing

Unfortunately, because testosterone plays a role in so many bodily functions in both men and women, many diseases and disorders can affect it. If you are suffering from any of these illnesses, it may be the cause of your high testosterone:

Any of these causes of high testosterone in women needs to be diagnosed by a medical professional, but some of the symptoms can be treated, depending on the illness or disorder.

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The moment you sign up, you'll get our welcome package which includes step by step instructions, our quick start guide and a series of follow up emails packed full of helpful tips and guidance. (FYI: We don't send spammy emails)

IMPORTANT: Passive Brain Fitness is easy to use and to incorporate in your day. Having said that, there are so many ways that you can use these 7 minute sessions to enhance you life that if you want to get the most out of it, you'll want to go through a "discovery process" that takes about an hour. Most of these "discovery videos" are about 10 minutes so you can go at your own pace when the "spirit moves you". (That's my mother's expression)

Since I am the only one that creates the technology and the training, I' very active on the support desk. I have to be because no one knows my technology better then I do. If you ever have a question or need a little extra, you can count us to be there for you.

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How To Use The Technology to Augment Your Reality

Benefiting from Passive Brain Fitness 7 minute Audio / Video sessions is super easy. You have the option to download our monthly releases or stream them to any device of your choosing. You can be at work, on the road or at your local Starbucks. Whatever, whenever you want, the choice is yours.

The next step is that you choose what benefit you want to focus on, and press play to start the 7 minute audio / video session. I call it Passive Brian Fitness because to get the core benefits, all you have to do is passively watch and listen and let the technology to the work. If you want to kick up into high gear, you can use one of your "quick and Easy" protocols with the 7 minute videos.

Top 10 Reasons To Use Passive Brain Fitness With Our Mindfulness Protocol

Now you can gain the benefitsof mindfulness practice quickly and easily even if you've never meditate a single secondin your life.

71.4% REPORTED IMPROVEMENTS AFTER 30 DAYS:

June 2016 - 71.4% reported improvements in just 30 days after using our Mindfulness Protocol

in combination with 7 Minute Passive Brian Fitness sessions.

10 Key Factors Measured:

BENEFITS IN 7 MINUTES

In the meditation world, 71.4% improvement in 30 days is nothing short of miraculous. With traditional meditation, it is not uncommon for people to wait months, even years before they see any results.

By using Passive Brain Fitness sessions as the basis for their meditation, people not only get results faster, they find the process easy and enjoyable.

And because each session is only 7 minutes, just about everyone can find the time to meditate, reap the benefits. and stick with it long-term.

MEDITATION BENEFITS WITHOUT THE STEEP LEARNING CURVE

This is What You Get - My Offer To You 🙂

Your brain is so amazing that it will begin to map out all the complexities of each individual Passive Brain Fitness session in about 15 to 45 days. It's kinda like how a really great song, doesn't pack the same energy as it does when you first started to listen to it.

The only way to keep getting benefits at the highest level is to use new Passive Brain Fitness sessionswith different patterns and mathematical algorithms every month.

This is why for 5 consecutive years, I've released two new Passive Brain Fitness videos every month. It's a lot of work because these things are not easy to make but I use and love my own technology every day and I want you to get the same benefit as I do.

So, here's the offer. I've created a monthly membership that delivers two Passive Brain Fitness videos each and every month along with audio only versions. Every month, you also get a bonus training, comprehensive release notes and additional tips for how to use the new releases. I also update you to the improvements that I make to the technology. My members have enjoyed 36 upgrades since I started.

You also get access to our streaming platform with advanced features and protocols so you can use it anytime and anywhere you want to optimize your brain with any of the benefits associated with using Passive Brain Fitness (unless you're driving. -That's a big no-no!).

Now because it's a monthly membership, I've made it very affordable. As a mater of fact, I just lowered the price. When I started it was $12/ month. I then raised the price to $17 / month. As of May 2017, I've decided to lower the price to $8.95 per month.

You also have the option to register for a year or two years in advance for even bigger discounts. With the One Year and Two Year plans, you can add up to 2 other users to your account free of charge. If you have some friends and you want to split the cost - Great Idea!

I can't promise how long that I'll keep it at this low price but I do promise that if you get in now, you'll never pay a nickle more even when I raise the price in the future. In other words, you'll be grandfathered in forever.

You'll also be entitled to all future upgrades free of charge. That's a big deal because I've got some huge plans such as Virtual Reality versions. When the VR versions come out, the price will definitely go up but not for you if you join today. You'll get them included with your membership.

15 Brain-Building Technologies in Each 7 Minute Session.

Adaptogens are very unique substances that help the body adapt to both mental and physical stress while promoting a healthy balance. One of the most well-known adaptogens is ginseng.

Adaptogens will often help with both sides of a particular issue. For example: An adaptogen that normalizes blood sugar will lower it if it is too high and increase it if it is too low. Adaptogens are about creating balance and homeostasis.

My goal from the beginning was to create a frequency-based technology that behaved like adaptogens so people could benefit more completely from one Passive Brain Fitness audio / video session.

Today,Passive Brain Fitness contains 15 beneficial technologies to assist you where you need it the most.

Hover and click on each item to show more information.

Sound Frequency Stimulation / Relaxation

Each session contains focused sound frequencies that resonate with the human brain. These sound frequencies are used to either stimulate, connect and balance the brain OR they are used to relax, connect and balance the brain. Some sessions use Jeffrey's proprietary cycling protocols that shift between stimulation and relaxation to create profound "Zone" states.

Element "B" - Binaural Brainwave Entrainment

Element "B" Binaural Entrainment is Jeffrey's proprietary system for layering multiple Binaural Beats simultaneously.Some of the most desirable states of consciousness are the the result of two or more dominant brainwave patterns OR one dominant and multiple sub-dominant brainwave patterns. Element "B" Binaural Entrainment creates frequency sets that can effectively entrain complex states that in the past were not possible using other forms of binaural beats.

Light Frequency Entrainment

Different than "Light Frequency Stimulation/ Relaxation", Light Frequency Entrainment creates a "Frequency Following" response from the brain allowing the technology to gently guide the brain up and down a specific spectrum of frequency ranges. In Passive Brain Fitness, Light Frequency Entrainment is only used to balance and support the more effective Light Frequency Stimulation / Relaxation Technology.

Cerebral Hemispheric Competition

Cerebral Hemispheric Competitionis a process used to stimulates the left and the right sides of the brain in a specific manner that encourages each side to "compete" for the brain's energy and resources.Cerebral Hemispheric Competition is not an ideal state of consciousness (there are exceptions) BUT it is a great way to strengthen the brain's natural ability to find balance in stressful situations. By training Cerebral Hemispheric Competition, we encourage a stronger, more adaptable brain that is less susceptible to stress.

Visual Affirmations

Each Passive Brain Fitness light and sound session contains visual affirmations that have all been tested to support and strengthen you for your highest good. It has been known for years that positive messages improve the energy flow in the body and help inoculate people against the harmful effects of negative messages.

Complex Mathematical Patterning

Each Passive Brain Fitness session contains complex mathematical algorithms and frequency sets that are different from previous releases.This encourages a stronger response and deeper engagement from the brain because each release represents a new puzzle for the brain to map out and solve.

Breath Pacer

Breathing is such an important part of brain health and balance. It is also one of the ways we can associate and "anchor" the positive effects of Passive Brian Fitness to your everyday life.Each video session contains a "Breath Pacer" to remind you to keep breathing comfortably and naturally. As you become accustomed to breathing comfortably and deeply, you can choose to sync your breathing with the Breath Pacer for even better results.

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Light Frequency Stimulation / Relaxation

Each sessions contains focused lightfrequencies that resonate with the human brain.These light frequencies are used to either stimulate, connect and balance the brain OR they are used to relax, connect and balance the brain. Some sessions use Jeffrey's proprietary cycling protocols that shift between stimulation and relaxation to create profound "Zone" states.

Isochronic Tones Entrainment

Isochronic Tones are very powerful forms of entrainment. They create very strong cortical-evoked responses from the brain. Different than Binaural Beats, Isochronic tones are not created by a "brain stem" response. They are created using direct frequency amplitude and modulation that are perceived with or without headphones. Binaural Beats require headphones for maximum results. Using both Isochronic Tones and Binaural Beats creates the best entrainment sessions.

Cerebral Hemispheric Synchronization

Cerebral Hemispheric Synchronization is a process used to sync-up, balance and amplify the communication between the right and the left sides of the brain.Cerebral Hemispheric Synchronization encourages "Whole Brain Functioning". It trends the energy towards expansion and away from restriction.Cerebral Hemispheric Synchronization is very effective for unwinding stress reactions and other negative emotions.

Sound Localization

Sound Localization is a process that moves sound in a "virtual 3D sound landscape" in such a way that it encourages the brain to bounce signals back and fourth between the various regions and hemispheres via the complex network of auditory pathways. This process can be likened to the mathematical equations of "Triangulation". Sound Localizationrequires massive amounts of internal (subconscious ) math which strengthens aspects of your brain just like lifting weights strengthens muscle.In Passive Brain Fitness, we create sound movement that encourages this process to happen consistently through each session.

Harmonic and Sub-Harmonic Frequencies

There are countless beneficial frequencies that are far too fast to be incorporated directly as sound and light inside an MP3 or MP4 video. However, each of the frequencies has a harmonic and sub-harmonic frequency version that can be incorporated inside an audio / video session. The harmonic and sub-harmonic variations are thought to carry many of the same benefits as their parent frequencies. In Passive Brian Fitness, we incorporate harmonics and sub-harmonics of beneficial frequenciesaccording to the purpose of each release to support the overall effectiveness.

Colour Science

Certain colors have been well documented to have positive effects on the brain, mood and sense of well-being. In Passive Brain Fitness, we use various colors to elevate mood, balance / stimulate energy production and increase the overall sense of well-being according to the purpose of each sessions.

Focal Object For Eye Movement and Patterning

90% of Passive Brain Fitness sessions include one or more focal objects that move about screen in some manner. These focal objects are used by some of our "Quick and Easy" protocols to help reduce / eliminate harmful emotional triggers. Recent research also suggests that by tracking these objects with your eyes as they move on screen may improve your overall reaction time. Better reaction time can significantly improve everyday things like driving and responding to your environment. Improved reaction time is directly associated with overall athletic performance.

[Adaptogen-Like] Multi-Entry Points

Not every brain will enter a session in the same state every time. Even the same person may be in a different state of mind each time they choose to use a session. With multiple points of entry, Passive Brain Fitness is more capable of adapting to youinstead of requiring your brain to adapt to the technology.

This is how it works:

Passive Brain Fitness incorporates advance proprietary layering techniques that causes the technology to behave like an adaptogen. The majority of our sessions include multiple frequency streams that are independent from one-another in the beginning. Later on in the sessions, these layers converge to a common beneficial point. Each of these "Frequency Streams" or layers provide different "entry points" from which the human brain can begin to vibrate in resonance. This is one of the most important components of Passive Brian Fitness and it is what allows us to create sessions that provide as much benefit in 7 minutes as othersdo in 60 minutes.

The streaming platform is the most convenient thing going. You no longer need to download all the content to all your devices.

Whether you're at work, on the road or at home, all you have to do is login and you have full access ALL of my protocols, training and a massive collection of Passive Brain Fitness sessions.

You'll be amazed at the value you'll have access to on month one. When you navigate to the streaming platform you'll see you have access to computer versions, mobile versions plus over 40 titles that you can stream.

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by TRT Man Published March 22, 2011 Updated September 23, 2017

After one month of testosterone injections of 100mg per week (.5 mil of 200mg/mil injectable oil) using testosterone enanthate my test levels are at 502. I wanted to take what was prescribed for awhile to see where that would put me. This was also near the end of the week so Im guessing that is the lower end of the spectrum, although when injecting enanthate (generic form of Delatestryl) every week the spectrum probably isnt too wide. My guess is Im anywhere from between 500 and 800 ng/dl. The government website Medline Plus puts the normal range for men at 300 to 1,200 ng/dL. Given that this includes 25-year-old guys at the peak of their physical condition, I think maintaining somewhere between 500 and 800 is going to work out well for me healthwise. I feel good in this range.

Now with that said, I am hereby embarking on the Blast phase of my year, where I will be taking double that amount for several months before tapering back down to 100 mg per week. I believe at 200mg per week I will still be within safe-enough levels to avoid any major side effects (hopefully) associated with steroid use, as bodybuilders frequently start at a minimum of 500mg per week (up to more than 2 grams in some cases) in addition to several other androgenic / anabolic steroids like nandralone, stanozolol, dianabol and equipoise. At this point one needs to take a whole host of other medications to combat the side effects, both during the cycle and during the post-cycle-therapy (PCT) phase, including things like tamoxifen citrate (generic Nolvadex), clomophene (Clomid), and anastrozole (Arimidex). Since I dont plan on having any more children, I am not even taking HCG. Right now its just testosterone, although I do plan on having some Nolvadex and/or Arimidex on-hand just in case I feel any estrogen-related side effects.

So thats the plan. If Im going to be on testosterone for the rest of my life, I might as well enjoy the benefits of being able to have a great sex drive and physique for the rest of my life without having to hassle with the crashing testosterone levels experienced at the end of normal testosterone cycles for men who arent on lifelong TRT.

Please keep in mind that A: I am not interested in being a bodybuilder and do not need to take 500mg of testosterone to be in good shape. B: I want to avoid as much ancillary medication as I can without experiencing estrogen-related side-effects. C: I do plan on tapering from 200 mg/week, to 150 mg/week for one month before going to the normal 100 mg/week to give my body time to metabolize some of the estrogen and catabolic hormone build-up while staying in the proper balance of having more testosterone in relative amounts to the other hormones.

Id appreciate any feedback you might have on this, especially if it sounds like something you have tried yourself in the past.

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