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In this post we are going to accumulate all the knowledge learnt along the way on the Halls.md site about how to lose weight fast. If you are interested in losing weight and want the most recent scientifically-proven advice, then you have come to the right place.

To achieve a healthy weight it may be useful to begin with some calculations about how overweight you are right now. Then you can devise a healthy weight loss plan and track your progress. See how you compare to others with Dr.Halls very own calculators.

Step #1: Calculate your current weight and set your weight-loss goals

Having a good starting point is essential to setting your weight-loss goals. Numerous studies have shown that setting out clear weight loss goals can help you lose weight. Find out your current weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) figure out your ideal weight and start using the Weight loss percentage calculator to track your progress.

Step #2: Start a food Diary

Enter everything you eat and drink in a food journal or food diary before you start your diet plan. Youll get a reality check about how many calories and grams of fat you consume. It will wake you up and will help you cut back a lot easier than not keeping track at all. A 2008 research study on a group of 1,685 overweight and obese volunteers found this. Those who kept a food diary recording everything they ate and drank for six days lost twice as much weight as those that did not keep a food diary.

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The same research study showed that the best possible way to predict quick weight loss success is to keep track of what is eaten and drank every day. The number of pounds that dieters lost was directly related to the number of days they wrote in their food journal. Find out more about how to get motivated for weight loss and keeping a food diary before you start your weight loss plan.

Our advice for fast weight loss that is sustainable is to avoid fad diets, (were talking the cabbage soup diet, lemonade diet, south beach diet, the alkaline/acid diet etc.) and try instead to switch to a healthy eating plan.

A healthy eating plan involves cutting out sugar, all refined carbohydrates and processed foods. Concentrate on plenty of fruit and vegetables (especially low-carb vegetables) lean meats and fish and a high fibre intake.

Try and choose nutrient-rich foods that are packed with vitamins and minerals but reduce your caloric intake. Look out for, and avoid, high calorie junk food low in nutrients. Swap those calorie-laden treats too for healthy snacks that aid weight loss.

Most nutritionists agree that a low-carbohydrate diet is beneficial to losing weight. You dont have to go overboard just check out your food diary and aim to cut out sugar for the first week or two. The following week try and half your white carbohydrate intake (white bread, white pasta, rice etc).

By swapping to wholegrain products that have being proven to help you lose weight faster. A simple basic rule is to avoid most foods that come in a package or a box. High carbohydrate intake has been proven to affect your basal metabolic rate by causing spikes in blood sugar. This leads to unstable insulin levels which long term can lead to type diabetes.

Step #4: Watch what you drink.

Your food diary will help you see how changing what you drink can help you with rapid weight loss.

Watch for hidden calories in those sodas and AVOID all diet sodas as research has shown that artificial sweeteners lead to weight gain. Furthermore, drinking soda over a 10 year period led to a 70 % increase in waist circumference (belly fat).

Firstly, be careful of alcohol and drink in moderation as alcoholic drinks and their mixers are packed with calories.

Secondly, the single best thing you can do beverage wise is swap to plain old water. Increasing your water intake has been proven in medical studies to help lose pounds, in addition, you will also feel less bloated as increased water intake helps with reducing water weight too.

However, the only exception to the drink water rule is caffeine. Furthermore, research has shown that beverages containing caffeine can aid weight loss. One research study showed that fat loss is increased if caffeine is drank before any physical activity. Green tea is also linked to weight loss although medical opinion is mixed on this topic.

The quality and amount of sleep that you have actually affects your weight. If you are trying to achieve a healthy weight then you should look at getting around 8 and 9 hours sleep per night.

Establish a regular bedtime and waking time routine too. Medical studies have shown that sleeping for less than 7 hours a night increases the risk of becoming obese by 27 % and sleeping more than 9 hours a night increases the chances of weight gain by 21 %.

Step #6: Look at the Quantity and Quality of your food

Anybody looking at ways to lose weight will come across all sorts of contradictory advice on the internet. If you are looking for quick weight loss, the foods you eat are essential.

In some ways forget the low-fat diets, low-calorie diets and even the low-carb diet and look more at an all round healthy diet. Ensure that your meals include a healthy balance of all the food groups, especially proteins and are nutrient-rich.

Research has shown that consuming proteins leads to a higher resting metabolic rate which leads to fat burning and weight loss. Monitor your portion sizes too. Many people may be making exactly the right food choices but just eating too much.

One helpful tip is to change the size of your plate to a smaller one. One scientific study showed that cutting just 2 inches off the size of your plate led to a calorie decrease of 22%. So invest in some smaller plates and lose pounds.

Our eating habits are probably one of the single contributing factors that decide whether we lose weight or not. Whilst snacking on healthy nutritional foods or low-calorie foods in the day is not necessarily going to lead to weight gain, bingeing out on junk food most certainly will. Many weight loss program advocate fasting to lose weight.

Fasting can involve simply replacing one meal a day with low-calorie foods such as a shake or juice or alternate-day fasting. However, the latter involves eating a severely restricted diet every other day or like the 5:2 diet plan for two days a week.

Medical opinion is quite divided surrounding the topic of skipping meals and fasting. Some argue that a fast and bingeing pattern leads to spikes in blood sugar levels leading to an increased risk of diabetes and a lower metabolic rate.

A scientific research study examined asthmatic, obese participants however, and found this. Those who ate only one low-calorie meal every other day lost 8% of their body weight. Furthermore there were other hidden health benefits including improvement in symptoms of asthma and lower cholesterol levels.

Our advice is that as part of a weight-loss program, fasting and meal replacements may help short-term weight loss but for long term results it is probably better to eat regularly and healthily.

Step #8: Get Physically Active

Exercise is the key to any weight-loss program. Do not be put off by images of gyms and circuit trainings. The key to getting more active is to find an activity that you really enjoy. (Yes, sex does count!) and do it at least two to three times a week.

Getting up and off the couch, away from the TV or computer will benefit both your health and weight loss efforts. If you really want to lose that body fat you need to turn it into muscle and the best way to do this is with some resistance training. Cardio workouts are also good but even better if interspersed with high-intensity interval training.

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With so many get ripped yesterday and lose 50 pounds by tomorrow schemes out there, its tempting to keep looking for that easy way to lean out. But, even extreme plans that seem to work for a while are fraught with trouble.

The reality: If you really want to be a slimmer you, youll be making some habit changes in terms of how you eat and move.

Lifestyle changes are the best way to improve health and manage weight long term, says Donald Hensrud, M.D., M.P.H., director of the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program and editor of The Mayo Clinic Diet Book and The Mayo Clinic CookbookHere are some of the most effective tips and tricks for changing your lifestyle and droppping those extra pounds.

The good news: If you really want to succeed, you wont be going on a diet. When someone undertakes a program with the typical approach to diet, they do something thats very restrictive and drudgery but they think, If I can just do this until I lose the weight, Ill be fine. Hensrud says. But if its negative and restrictive, its temporary. The potentially less-good news (if youre resistant to change): You will likely have to modify what you eat, how much you eat, or (probably) both.

Accept that calories count. Hensrud says. This is basic, but there are many fads out there that say they dont. By the numbers, one pound of fat equals 3,500 calories. So in order to lose a pound per week, youd have to reduce your calorie intake by 500 calories a day. This doesnt mean that you need to count every morsel that goes into your mouth (though if youre into that sort of thing, feel free).

Rather, you need to understand calorie density versus nutrient density. Foods that are calorie-dense tend to be high in fat (after all, there are 9 calories per gram of it) and/or full of empty caloriesas in, ones that dont provide much nutrition (sorry, French fries, candy bars, and soda). On the other hand, nutrient-dense foods have lots of good vitamins and minerals for their calorie load. The best ones also have fiber, protein, and/or good fat content, which will keep you fuller longer (which is another reason that sugar-laden juice should probably be limited). Hello, veggies, fruits, whole grains, lean fish, chicken, beans, and nuts.

Vegetables are particularly nutrient dense, especially those that are vividly colored, like dark greens and bright red tomatoes. Greens like kale and cruciferous veggies like broccoli and Brussels sprouts are high in fiber, which will fill you up.

Fruit is a great choice, too, and though it is higher in sugar, the fiber content tends to offset that in terms of preventing a blood sugar spike. The color rule applies here, too, with brilliant berries leading the pack in terms of nutrient density. Still, watch your portions if your main goal is weight loss.

Whole grains are fiber-rich and provide necessary nutrients such as B vitamins and magnesium, and yes, even protein. Wheat, oats, and brown rice may be most common, but get creative with quinoa (a particularly good source of protein), amaranth, buckwheat, and teff.

Lean fish, such as wild-caught salmon, rainbow trout, and sardines are low in mercury and high in Omega 3s and, of course, protein.

Boneless, skinless chicken breast is one of the best bangs for your buck in terms of protein content, with 27 grams in a 4-ounce serving.

Beans are both low in calories yet very filling, being high in fiber and protein (hows that for nutrient-dense?). Top choices include black beans, kidney beans, lentils, and chickpeasbut really any are worth your while.

Nuts are best enjoyed in moderation on account of their relatively high fat content, which makes them more caloric ounce for ounce than other healthy picks. Stick to the serving sizes (usually an ounce) and youll reap the benefits of their wide array of nutrients and their satiating abilities. Especially good picks are almonds, cashews, and pistachios.

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OK, so youre not dieting. That means that, yes, you can actually have those French fries. Just probably not every day. Consider quantity as a sliding scale, from limited fries and candy to unlimited veggies, and fill in from there with moderate portions of meat and beans (for protein), whole grains, and low-fat dairy. (The government is onto something with that whole MyPlate thing.) An extreme example: If someone ate only 600 calories of jelly beans a day, yes, theyd lose weight, but not support their health, says Hensrud. But theyd be pretty hungry and unsatisfied once the 60 or so jelly beans (or 150 smaller Jelly Bellys) were gone. (Note: Were also not suggesting 600 as your target calorie count, but you get what were saying.)

Candy. Kinda a no-brainer, since its either all sugar or sugar and fat. Still need your sweet fix? Get down with fun sizeand stick to one at a time.

Pastries. A combo of sugar, fat, and refined flouryeah, not so great for the waistline. And, unfortunately, that danish containing apples or the pie made of blueberries arent any better.

Deep-fried...anything. Oil soaking into those potatoes and breadings might taste great but its not filling and certainly won't help you towards your weight loss goals.

Chips. Ones that are fried or cheese-powder-coated certainly dont scream good for you, but even the ones that purport to be healthy by being baked or made of, say, sweet potatoes, still are mostly empty calories.

White bread. The grains have been de-germed, rendering white bread fairly nutrient-sparse. Many are fortified (for that reason), but its generally better to get your nutrients from their natural, original source.

As noted, deprivation doesnt work long term. Thats why Nathane Jackson, C.S.C.S., R.H.N,, a health and wellness coach and founder of Nathane Jackson Fitness, recommends his clients follow the 80-20 rule: 80% of your calories should come from fresh, whole single-ingredient foods that you eat in largely the form in which they grow in nature (produce, meat, nuts, etc.). The other 20% can be of the more processed variety, in which he includes foods that have a place in a healthy diet, such as whole-grain bread. Of that 20, he says 5 to 10% can be from the junk food column. But dont have chocolate or ice cream in the house, he says. Rig the game so you can win, rather that relying on willpower. If you want it, you can go get it, but make it an effort to do so.

After reading all that, you may still think you have some major dietary changes to make. Before you freak out, start by taking inventory of exactly what youre eating, including portion size. An app like MyFitnessPal can make logging easier, with its extensive database, barcode scanner, and memory of most-used foods (were creatures of habit, after all). If youre not good at estimating how much you ate (and studies show that most people arent), measure your food until youre better at eyeballing it. And dont ignore the calories you drink (soda, juice, beer), which Jackson says are easy ones to cut down on right off the bat. Once you know where youre starting, you can make changesslowly. Try adding one more serving of fruit and one more of veggies, and one less of meat each day, suggest Hensrud. Gradually, the goal is to have the nutrient-dense foods you add crowd out the calorie-dense ones you should limit, so you can eat plenty of food and feel full but consume fewer overall calories.

When it comes to weight loss, what you eat (and dont eat) is far more important than your exercise plan. However, the more you move, the more calories youll burn, which will set you up for greater success. Also, youll develop fitness habits that will be essential for maintaining that weight loss once you reach your goal. If youve been totally sedentary, that means starting by getting up off your duff more. Set a timer to go off every 50 minutes and stand up, walk around, move a little. Studies have shown time and again that people who are naturally thinner move moreup to two hours a day. This timer deal will get you there.

Just like you wont overhaul your diet, you dont need to suddenly become a gym rat. Were aiming for sustainable activity here, so if you go from zero to five days a week at the gym, eventually youre going to burn out. A more manageable goal, Jackson says, is to ramp up your activity slowly, starting with a half-hour walk every day. Then, he suggests some strength training two to three times per week to retain muscle as you lose fat. Choose multi-joint movements like squats, pushups, overhead presses, and rowsyour biceps are a small muscle, so they dont burn a ton of calories, Jackson saysand allow yourself plenty of rest between sets at first. Working out too intensely at first can affect your appetite and energy, so finding a balance is key, he says. A great circuit could include two or three sets, with 8-12 reps each and a few minutes rest between, of the following exercises:

- Squats- Supported Rows- Step-Ups- Overhead Presses- Glute Bridges- Incline Pushups

Once some of the weight is gone and youre feeling stronger, you can increase your strength-training intensity, taking shorter breaks between the exercises, which will increase the aerobic benefits. You may also add in one or two higher-impact cardio days, such as incline walking or running, cycling, or rowing. Start with steady-state workouts, where you go at the same pace for a half hour to 45 minutes, then play with intervals of exertion and recovery, which are higher intensity and have more calorie-burning benefits. Keep the higher-impact portion shorter than the recovery at firstsay 30 seconds or a minute on, 1 to 3 minutes offand then gradually decrease the recovery. When youre ready, you can then increase the push until youre at even time.

Chronic sleep deprivation can wreak havoc on your weight-loss efforts. Your hunger hormones reset when you sleep, too, so if youre deprived of quality and quantity sleep, youre behind the eight ball when you first wake up, and more likely to crave junk food and carbs, Jackson says. Sleep is also when your muscles repair post-workout, so its even more important to get enough once youve started your workout routine. Quantity is good, but quality is also important, Jackson says. Sleep hormones are naturally released around 8 or 9pm, so by going to bed at 10 or so, youll feel more replenished because youll have slept during the window for best quality.

Stress is another factor that can adversely affect your weight-loss efforts. When under stress, your body also releases cortisol, says Jackson. When stress is chronic, youre fighting an uphill battle to lose weight. Further, exercise itself is actually stress on the body, which is why its also important to have a balance of different intensities of training. He recommends meditation, conceding that at first most of his clients roll their eyes. But you dont have to be a monk sitting on a mountain in Tibet. Take 20 minutes a day to relax and breathe and focus. (Check out these Men's Fitness cover guys who meditate for more motivation.)

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Sermorelinalso known as GHRH is a bio-identical hormone that has recently been genetically engineered to stimulate the secretion of Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH) from the hypothalamus, a gland adjacent to the pituitary gland. GHRH is a peptide that contains the first 29 amino acids of our own GH. These 29 amino acids are the active amino acids of GHRH. It is GHRH that stimulates the pituitary glands to release GH. As we get older, the hormones produced by the anterior pituitary are depleted. It has now been shown that GHRH can restore the GH-RNA to a youthful level causing elevation of levels of IGF-1.

GHRP2 and GHRP6

GHRPs are a small family of peptides acting at the pituitary and the hypothalamus to release Growth hormone (GH) through the activation of a specific, G protein-coupled receptor.

Growth Hormone Releasing Peptides substantially stimulates the pituitary glands increased natural production of the bodys own endogenous human growth hormone (HGH).

Growth-Hormone-Releasing-Peptide-Two (GHRP-2) is a synthetic ghrelin analogue. It causes the release of endogenous (internal) Growth Hormone (GH) from somatotropes in the anterior pituitary gland. It works synergistically with GHRHs and lacks the lipogenic properties (fat creation/storage) of ghrelin. GHRP-2 excites the hypothalamus and causes a high release of GH which tapers back to baseline by the third hour post admin. This pulse closely represents that of the natural pulse of the human body giving it an advantage over synthetic GH use.

Benefits and Potential of GHRP-2

GHRP-2 has great benefit and potential in athletes and wellness. GHRP-2 has been studied and shown to be effective in treating age-related GH decline when used in combination with a GHRH. GHRP-2 when use with an equal dose of a GHRH creates a 3-hour pulse of GH that is double the amplitude of 8IU of synthetic GH. This makes it a more effective, healthier substitute to synthetic Growth Hormone with the added safety and lower cost benefits.

GHRP-6

Growth-Hormone-Releasing-Peptide-6 (GHRP-6) is a Growth Hormone (GH) secretagogue and ghrelin mimetic.The peptide GHRP-6 works similarly to GHRP-2 however it induces hunger consistently in mammals. It also does have some lipogenic properties that are dependent on the status on insulin and glucose.

Benefits and Potential of GHRP-6

Again, similar to GHRP-2 and, GHRP-6 has many benefits and uses. Due to the increased GH release, the following benefits may be observed:

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Both stress eating a ton of protein and minimal carbs, putting the dieter into "ketosis," when the body breaks down both ingested and stored body fat into ketones, which it uses as energy. People on such diets often deal with fatigue and light-headedness as they adjust to a lack of carbohydrates.

Though the experts on the US News and World Report panel that created the list said eating that way isn't harmful short-term, they ranked the diets poorly on long-term weight loss success, ease of use and overall impact on health.

"When you are on the keto diet, you drastically cut your carbs to only 20 per day. That's less than one apple!" said nutritionist Lisa Drayer, a CNN contributor. "The keto diet is just not sustainable over the long term. It doesn't teach you how to acquire healthy eating habits. It's good for a quick fix, but most people I know can hardly give up pasta and bread, let alone beans and fruit."

The expert panel was particularly concerned for people with liver or kidney conditions, "who should avoid it altogether," the report said, adding that there was not enough evidence to know whether the diet would help those with heart issues or diabetes. Because of the recommended "cycling" nature of the diet, taking breaks and then starting it again, experts also warn that hormones could fluctuate.

The panel slammed the diet as having "No independent research. Nonsensical claims. Extreme. Restrictive." and tied it with the raw food diet as "the worst of the worst for healthy eating."

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"What I love about both the DASH and Mediterranean diets is that they offer guiding principles for eating, like eating more fruits and vegetables, as well as whole grains, fish, legumes, nuts and low-fat dairy foods," Drayer said. "I personally love the fact that a daily glass of red wine is encouraged as part of the Mediterranean diet."

The DASH diet is often recommended to lower blood pressure. Its premise is simple: Eat more veggies, fruits and low-fat dairy foods while cutting way back on any food high in saturated fat and limit your intake of salt.

The meal plan includes three whole-grain products each day, four to six servings of vegetables, four to six servings of fruit, two to four servings of dairy products and several servings each of lean meats and nuts/seeds/legumes.

The Mediterranean diet also ranked first on the US News and World Report list for easiest diet to follow, best plant-based diet and best diet for diabetes. It came in second for best heart-healthy diet, just behind DASH.

The diet emphasizes simple, plant-based cooking, with the majority of each meal focused on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans and seeds, with a few nuts and a heavy emphasis on extra virgin olive oil. Say goodbye to refined sugar or flour. Fats other than olive oil, such as butter, are consumed rarely, if at all.

Meat can make a rare appearance, but usually only to flavor a dish. Meals may include eggs, dairy and poultry, but in much smaller portions than in the traditional Western diet. However, fish are a staple, and an optional glass of wine with dinner is on the menu.

The ever-popular Weight Watchers diet was ranked fourth, followed by the MIND diet, a combination of the Mediterranean and DASH diets that some may find a bit easier to follow, as it requires less fish and fruit.

Best weight-loss diets

Weight Watchers topped the list of best weight-loss and best commercial diet plans, and it tied with HMR for best fast weight-loss diet. HMR, the Health Management Resources program, involves purchasing meal replacements, such as shakes, nutrition bars and multigrain cereals, and adding vegetables and fruits to round out the meals.

Since 2015, Weight Watchers has been focused on its Beyond the Scale program. It is designed to help people move more and focus on overall well-being, including more "me" time, which includes mindfulness and self-compassion.

Drayer agreed: "I've always been a fan of Weight Watchers because it teaches you how to incorporate all types of foods into your diet, and it also offers a support component, which can be extremely beneficial."

But whatever diet you choose, she recommends choosing the one that fits your lifestyle and that you can stick to over the long term.

"I always recommend meeting with a registered dietitian, who can take into account your health history, lifestyle habits, likes and dislikes, and develop an eating plan that is specific to your needs," she added. "I also recommend checking with your doctor first before starting any new diet plan."

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How To Lose Weight As Quickly and Safely As Possible At Any Age (Even If Youre 50+)

If youve been wondering why you keep gaining weight or why you cant lose weight like you used to, the answer could be in how your metabolism works. Your metabolism might be working slower or faster than other people, but aging slows down everyones metabolism which makes losing weight more difficult. This is how your metabolism changes and how it makes weight loss more challenging as you age.

What Does Your Metabolism Do?Your metabolism is a key factor for your weight loss because its responsible for taking food and turning it into energy. If you have a high metabolic rate, you can burn calories a lot faster when youre resting than someone who has a lower metabolic rate (your resting metabolism is how much energy your body requires to complete the basics. When you exercise, you burn more calories on top of that resting metabolism). The bad news is that if your metabolism works at a slower pace, you cant make it go faster, but the good news is that you can definitely support the process by making healthy choices. (1)

How Age Affects Your MetabolismIn your 20sYour body doesnt stop growing when you stop being an adolescent. Your body is still developing even in your 20s, especially your bones and muscles. The growth stimulates your resting metabolism, the type of metabolism that works when you are not active, like when youre sitting or sleeping. This process burns calories even when youre doing nothing but resting. (1)In your 30s and 40sEven if your metabolism works faster than it does for other people, age can slow the process down. As you age, the muscles that support your bones become smaller whereas the amount of fat that your body stores increases. Muscle weakness and muscle loss can start as early as the age of 30.

Researchers suggest that this change in muscle mass is responsible for the change in your metabolic rate. When your metabolism slows down, you require less energy which means you also need less food. However, if you eat more than your body requires, then your metabolism cannot convert all this fuel into energy and the body stores it as fat. The fat that is created through this process usually ends up in your abdomen. (4)

In your 50s and 60sMenopause also plays a role in the metabolic changes that you experience. A study reports that when women go through menopause its difficult for the body to metabolize fat and as a result, it stores more fat after menopause. (2)

How To Boost Your MetabolismResearch recommends that you can delay the aging process by eating healthy and being physically active. (4)

Eat Whole FoodsChose to eat whole foods that are healthy and rich vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. Avoid refined products and food that is overly processed. Junk food can give you a quick solution to hunger and sometimes its comforting to eat salty and sugary foods that satisfy your palate, but whole foods are truly tasty and can fill you up while helping you burn fat.

Check out these healthy breakfast recipes that will help you start your day feeling satisfied and help you lose weight.

Also try this quick, fat-burning zucchini noodle recipe and learn how to make ginger tea which is ideal for weight loss.

Eating healthier and watching your weight doesnt mean that you have to say no to your sweet tooth, so give these chocolate avocado truffles a chance and you wont regret it.

Stay ActiveSince your metabolism replaces the loss of muscle mass with body fat, its necessary to exercise and strengthen your muscles. A 6-month study revealed that postmenopausal women who included exercise in their weight loss process had better metabolism than those who did not exercise during the same period. (3)

Do planking exercises which strengthen your upper back muscles and backwards running which strengthens your glutes and lower back muscles. Also try these simple exercises that you can do at home with absolutely no equipment to strengthen your whole body and burn fat.

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Women over 50 often find it difficult to lose weight due in part to hormonal/metabolic changes, decreases lean muscle mass and other age-related factors. Its not just a hopeless downward-spiral, though. With a few dietary and lifestyle changes, you can recapture your youth, boost your energy and vitality keep your mind & body in tip-top shape for the rest of your life.

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Sermorelin is a bio-identical hormone (genetically engineered) that stimulates the secretion of Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH) from the hypothalamus which is a region located in the brain. The hypothalamus links the nervous and endocrine systems by way of the pituitary gland. Sermorelin is a secretagogue which means that it is actually not growth hormone itself. What sermorelin does is stimulate the pituitary gland to produce more growth hormone naturally. Sermorelin (GHRH) is a small peptide that contains the first 29 amino acids of our own human growth hormone (hGH). hGH, on the other hand, is a large molecule containing 191 amino acids. Several studies have shown that it is only the first 29 amino acids out of the full 44 amino acids in Growth Releasing Factor (GRF) that stimulate pituitary secretion of human growth hormone (hGH).

As we get older, the pituitarys production of growth hormone drops sharply. The result is that the aging process gradually rears its ugly head and you start experiencing issues with increased muscle loss and weakness, inflammation, painful joints, decreased mobility, increased body fat, decreased sex drive and chronic fatigue. How wonderful does all that sound? The rate of this significant drop in growth hormone levels is approximately 10% per decade after the age of 40, so by the time you hit 80 years old you will be in pretty bad shape, hormonally speaking!

I want to share my personal thoughts after my HRT clinic suggested I give Sermorelin a try based on my health and fitness goals along with my blood tests and my overall ambitions as a competitive bodybuilder. One month into treatment, I have already noticed an increase in muscle size as well as a significant increase in my strength levels and workout endurance. In addition, the quality of my sleep is amazing!

The vast majority of health and fitness products on the market are absolute garbage and do nothing to improve your health or your physique. The dietary supplement business is an unregulated industry which is very scary. Its important for people, especially older people who are experiencing hormonal issues with aging, that there is another alternative that really works.

The information below is a month-by-month breakdown of the benefits that I should expect to see from using Sermorelin. Since Ive only been using Sermorelin for 30 days, I will only be able to provide the specific benefits for that short time period. Significant results start occurring around month two and three. I know several middle-aged men and women that workout at my local gym who have been on Sermorelin for 6 months and they look absolutely fantastic!

My goal in writing this article to heighten the awareness about the health benefits of optimally balancing hormones and to share my insight about the benefits of Sermorelin for your health and physique goals.

Sermorelin is available by either using subcutaneous injections or by taking sublingual lozenges. If choosing injections (most common method of administration), Sermorelin will be injected subcutaneously which means directly into the body fat (usually the stomach area) by using a very small needle. I personally take the sublingual lozenges since its very easy.

My personal opinion is that if you are over 40-years-old and your primary doctor hasnt brought these types of key hormones to your attention, then you should choose another physician who is specialized in this area. The problem with general practitioners is that they do not have expertise in hormone balancing.

You might be asking, Is it safe to take hormones? Well, thats really a loaded question. Ask yourself this question, how safe is it to be overweight? Are you doubling and even tripling your risk of having a heart attack, getting diabetes or getting cancer? Specialized anti-aging doctors will do extensive blood work and closely review your medical history to ensure safety. Qualified anti-aging doctors at professional HRT clinics will not prescribe anything to you unless if it endangers your health. Its extremely important to have your hormone levels checked annually, whether or not you decide to take hormone replacement therapy.

Men and women that go through life with unbalanced hormones are 86% more likely to die at a younger age. So, when you think your general practitioner is caring for your health and they dont even proactively test your hormones on a yearly basis, think again. Most insurance companies will pay for these blood tests so its really a matter of your physician ordering them. Optimal mental and physical health are dependent upon your hormones being well-balanced as you get older.

I spend around $170 per month for my Sermorelin prescription through my HRT clinic. I consider this to be an investment in my body and health. Once I reach my health and fitness goals, I can choose a less expensive maintenance kit of Sermorelin. I plan on taking Sermorelin for a 6-month cycle and then continue with the maintenance dose. My Sermorelin prescription (GHRP-6) also contains GHRP-2 which acts as an appetite suppressant allowing for increased weight loss. I estimate my yearly cost on my HRT and my Sermorelin to be around $1,600 per year. Some may think this is a lot of money, but you can justify the cost by eliminating all those unneeded nutritional supplements that youre taking. If you are currently overweight and middle-aged then you could be a ticking time bomb as it relates to a major medical event that will cost much more than the price for effective prescription hormone replacement therapy.

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