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Post-Natal Fast Weight Loss With Celebrity Fitness Secrets

Pregnancy is a tough time from so many different angles, and amongst all the challenges of motherhood, you also have to deal with the problem of trying to lose post-natal weight fast. This is where a lot of celebrity moms can be a huge inspiration. It is almost as though they have a contest amongst themselves to see who will bounce back the fastest. The best part is that most of these celebrity fitness secrets don’t involve obscure and inaccessible methods.

Motivation and Simplicity

A famous Hollywood celebrity has given birth twice, and both times she has managed to lose weight fast and bounce back in record time. The second time round, she lost 30 pounds in a mere four months. The secret? Pure motivation. She did not go in for any unusual weight loss methods. She simply worked out in the gym using weights and cardio, with her personal trainer. However, she got up almost every day at 5 am for her workouts.

Dancing

Why not do something fun after your pregnancy that will not only help you lose weight fast, but also de-stress. Dancing fits the bill perfectly. A high energy dance form or even a dance-aerobic class will burn a load of calories. We all know that another celebrity who has had her ups and downs, made her dance routine as the major method to lose post-natal weight fast.

Other Kinds of Exercise

Of course, there are celebrities who took some unusual steps to lose their baby weight. One celebrity used the ‘Kill Bill’ sword fighting and martial arts training routines to get back in shape. The aggressive workouts helped her shed about 12 kg in 6 weeks. If you want to do something aggressive too, which is also accessible at the same time, why not enroll with kickboxing classes? Kickboxing has become a very popular weight loss workout lately.

It is said that yet another celebrity joined famous Yoga guru for Kundalini Yoga classes to get her mind and body back in shape after giving birth. Her objective was to stay away from any high impact activities. However, there is one actress who also mentions that she ate healthy and did a lot of walking, both of which you can certainly do in order to lose weight fast.

Exercise and a Happy Mood

Consistent exercise will not only help you lose your baby weight, as these celebrities have demonstrated, it will also release the right hormones to help you control your stress levels and stabilize your mood. This is a major advantage, as mood swings and high stress are very common immediately after childbirth.

Doing it Within your Means

We all know just how rich these celebrities are. Hiring nannies and expensive personal trainers is not a problem for them. However, you may be wondering how you can dedicate so much time to exercise and look after your baby almost single-handedly at the same time. The key is to not be overambitious with your goals. You don’t have to do stage shows or appear in a film. You could target getting back in shape in six months rather than three.

As far as exercise is concerned, try to incorporate it into your daily routine rather than designating special hours for it. Walking is something you could probably do with your baby in a stroller, whether it is for errands or to the neighborhood mall. Also, see if you can use the stairs and do some body weight exercises at home.

Give yourself some time and there is no reason why you should not be able to lose your post-natal weight fast.

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How to lose weight fast in a natural way

Most people are often of the assumption that the easy way is the best way. One thing you have to know is that when it comes to weight loss this is never the case. You need to make sure that you take the right way to lose weight. Unnatural ways such as surgery may be good but if not done well may lead to lifetime problems. A sudden weight loss in an unnatural way is also not best because the body is not made to be able to ;easily bounce back after it have been subjected to certain strain. There are many natural ways however that can lead to weight loss fast. Some of these ways include;

Avoiding high fat foods- The body is made in such a way that when you eat, the body will take what it needs and store the rest. Fat is one of the reasons behind excessive weight gain. Taking foods that are low in fat will therefore lead to less fat in the body and so weight loss will be faster. The body will have no other choice than to burn the stored fat.

Get the minimum amounts of sleep, 8 hours- Getting adequate rest each and every day will help you lose weight fast without struggling. This is because while you are asleep the body is burning down the excess fat. When you are awake longer, you will also be tempted to snack. Taking snacks at night is very bad especially for weight loss. The body is made to store excess fat and when you are eating more and sleeping less then more fat is stored, thus leading to weight gain.

Increase your physical exercise- It has been proven time and time again that physical exercise helps to reduce weight fast. If you aspire to have an ideal weight then you need to make sure that you get active. You may decide to enroll for some weight training classes or you can just simply do the exercises on your own. They key here is to always make sure that you do not strain yourself.

Take plenty of clean water- Most people do not give credit to water for the key role it plays when it comes to weight loss. Water has been seen to be very helpful when it comes to weight loss. In fact a good diet plan emphasizes on the importance of taking clean water. Water is good for cleaning out the body.

Ensure intake of organic foods- Organic foods help to play a key role in weight loss. This is because the foods have been proven to be rich in complex carbohydrates that give the body the right kind of food. These body building foods are certainly the most helpful foods in the body. Fruits and vegetables also have the same effect to the body. These foods are high in fiber which is very helpful in ensuring the removal of toxins from the body. Fructose on the other hand has a negative connotation to the body. This should definitely be avoided at all cost.

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Get Slim With Atkins Diet Plan

The Atkins’ diet has been a craze for a couple of decades. Here’s how you can gain from it.

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All of you who are reading this article right now have definitely been on a diet at some point or the other of your lives. The battle of the bulge is an ongoing problem and we are always on the lookout for various means to win this war.

Along with exercise, our diet and nutrition also plays an important role in reducing our weight. Hence, this obsession persists in all of us to undertake some form of dieting. But going on a diet is definitely not an easy thing. What to eat and what to stay away from is always a perennial problem.

One of my friends told me that she ate the normal menu which she cooked for the family, but her weight loss recipe is “portion control.” This is a really simple diet plan. In this plan, you cut down on the portion of food you consume. For example, if you usually have two pieces of toast for breakfast, you should eat only one piece. If you normally eat two cups of rice for lunch, cut it down to one cup. In this way, you are automatically reducing your calorie intake by half.

Another popular method of dieting is to stop all intake of fatty foods and sugar. In this diet, you cut down on your oil, butter and ghee intake which automatically reduces your fat deposits.

While I was leafing through a magazine, I read about one of our Hollywood celebrities following the Atkins’ diet. This immediately aroused my curiosity about the diet. Though I have heard about the diet many times, I had no inside knowledge about it. So, I immediately set to work on it and found out certain basic facts’ about the Atkins diet which I want to share with my readers.

The Atkins’ diet made its first appearance in 1972 and was invented by its namesake, Dr Atkins. According to him, this method enables us to lose weight by inducing a change in metabolism. Our body burns both fat and carbohydrates to provide energy. If we reduce the intake of carbohydrates significantly, our body starts burning only fat to provide energy. This method is called “lipolysis”, which in turn induces ketosis. In ketosis, our body burns fat as fuel. Atkins also felt that ketosis will affect insulin production which will result in less fat being formed. And, once your body enters ketosis, your cravings for carbohydrates will reduce significantly which, in turn, will reduce your body weight.

The major difference between Atkins’ diet and other types of diet is that, while most diets restrict calorie, intake, the Atkins’ plan encourages us to eat more. While most of the diets recommend low fat, high carbohydrate intake, Atkins’ does just the opposite. Instead of carbohydrate and sugar, this diet wants us to consume plenty of fat and protein.

The core principle of the Atkins’ diet is that, by limiting carbohydrates, our body is forced to burn its stored fat, rather than carbs for fuel.

The Atkins’ diet has a four carbohydrates stage plan induction, ongoing weight loss, pre-maintenance and lifetime maintenance. With the help of these four stages, you can reduce as well as maintain your weight throughout your life.

Induction – phase 1: This phase lasts for two weeks, by the end of which you can obtain significant results. Another point is that, in this diet plan you can begin at any of the phase. But it is recommended to start with induction. As you cut back on your carbohydrates significantly in this phase, you will jump start your weight loss programme. In this phase, only 20 gm of carbohydrates are allowed and hence your weight loss is significant. As you drastically cut down on carbohydrates your body shifts into high gear and starts burning fat. This takes about 48 hours to occur and you may feel hungry and irritated for the first three-four days. But don’t worry, as soon as your fat starts getting converted to fuel, you will feel fit as a fiddle. Induction will strengthen your immune system and also improve our long-term health.

Ongoing Weight Loss (OWL) phase 2: In this phase, the weight loss pace slows down as you add nutrient-rich carbohydrates to your diet. During this period, you will boost your body’s ability to burn fats as well as understand your body better. You will find the right amount of carbohydrates which you can consume and still lose weight. Your body will also prepare itself for permanent weight management. The amount of carbohydrates which you can eat is increased to 25 gm per day for the first week and increased in five gm instalment for the next few weeks. If your weight loss is significant, you can increase your carbohydrate intake. A person has to be on OWL till he or she is within three-five kg of their goal weight.

Pre-maintenance – (phase 3): Pre-maintenance is a practice run for lifetime maintenance. In this phase, you are fast approaching your target. As long as you continue to lose weight, you can increase your weekly allotment of carbohydrates by another 10 gm. You will be in this phase till you reach your goal and stay on it for one month. The ultimate goal here is to achieve a state of balance called Atkins’ Carbohydrate Equilibrium (ACE). The ACE is your individual level of carbohydrate intake wherein you neither gain nor lose weight.

Lifetime maintenance phase 4: In this phase, you have to focus on your individual ACE and strive to stay within two kg of your ideal weight for the rest of your life. By following a sensible eating plan, you gain energy, better health and confidence in yourself.

By following these four phases, you not only achieve your dream weight but are also able to maintain it throughout your life. You can learn more about this diet by reading the book, Dr Atkins’ New Diet Revolution. But, as with any other diet, this plan also has its pros and cons. The good point is that this diet recommends exercise as a vital part of the weight loss programme. Another point to be noted is that you cannot start on carbohydrates after you lose weight as this will result in your gaining back all that you have lost.

Medical experts advise that people who have gout, kidney problems, diabetes or are pregnant women should not follow this diet plan. As this diet is very stringent, do consult your doctor/dietician for proper advice.

Your dietician will provide you with a proper menu chart as to what should be eaten, in what quantities, etc, based on your eating habits and general lifestyle.

Happy dieting and hoping to see slimmer and fitter readers.

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