By Kevin DiDonato MS, CSCS, CES
The big food manufacturers are at it again.
However, now they are becoming smarter and trickier at undermining your weight loss results.
There are things that as a consumer you can do to protect your family and yourself.
Let me explain…
The Labels
Food manufacturers have come up with clever ways to trick you into buying healthier foods.
From low-fat, trans-fat free, and other misleading labels, you may be getting more than you bargained for on your weekly trip to the grocery stores.
However, here are five of the Top Misleading Labels:
1. Light
This is a label that many companies use to their advantage.
Generally speaking, when you think of "light," you may think that it has less calories and fat.
However, some companies use the term "light" in reference to the flavor of the product, which means there are the same amount of calories in a “light” brand as you would find in the regular product.
In order for a brand to be considered “light” in terms of fat, the product needs to contain 50%, or less, fat and calories compared to the original brand.
This is one of the reasons why reading the food label is extremely important.
If you are looking for a lighter version of the original, you may not be getting it. You may just be getting a less flavorful product, with a large portion of fat and calories.
2. Organic
Just because a product says organic on it, does not mean that it is healthier for you.
Organic is a term that is used when 95% or more of the ingredients were grown without pesticides or synthetic forms of fertilizer.
However, remember that the term organic only refers to the above statement, which does not refer to calories, fat, and sugar.
In fact, there are many products labeled "organic" that contain high amounts of fat, sugar, and calories, which could make them an unhealthy food option.
3. Two percent milk
Normally, you would look at 2% milk and think - HEALTHY.
2% milk does contain less fat, but when find out the amount of fat in whole milk you may be surprised.
The fat content in whole milk falls between 3.25% and 4% fat.
In comparison, 2% milk contains just that - 2% fat.
Yes it may be lower in fat, but the best options to choose would be 1% or skim milk, due to their respective fat content.
4. Gluten Free
Gluten, which is a protein found in foods that are processed from wheat or other related grain products, has gained popularity over the years.
Considered one of the biggest buzz words in the nutrition industry, the demand for gluten-free products is increasing, with more and more products entering into the market.
Gluten-free products are great for people who suffer from gluten intolerance or celiac disease, but may not be so much for people without these sensitivities.
Why?
Gluten-free products are free of gluten, which could mean there is less fiber available for your health.
Also, some gluten-free products (not all), contain high amounts of fats, which could lead to weight gain, altered cholesterol levels, and other health issues.
5. Serving size
This could be the trickiest labeling of them all.
In order to monitor the fat, calories, sugars, and other nutrients, you need to put a serving size on the label.
This means that for each serving size you have, you get the listed amount of calories, fats, protein, carbohydrates, and sugars.
However, some food companies make the serving size so small, that it could be almost impossible to get the nutrition posted on the label.
For instance, if you look at the label for ice cream, you would see that the serving size could be half a cup to a cup for the serving.
Most people do not limit themselves to half a cup serving of ice cream, so in order to accurately judge your calorie intake, you may need to double, or triple the calories for your appropriate serving.
Don’t Be Fooled - Anymore!
As a smart consumer, you have the power to determine which products and foods you bring into the house.
By reading the labels and understanding what is in front of you, you will improve your weight loss results.
Plus, you will be bringing in healthier food options for you and your family to enjoy.
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
Sunday, June 24, 2012
What No One Is Telling You About Calories In VS Calories Out
By Tom VenutoBurnThe Fat.com
I'm going to share with you the most crucial weight loss strategy that will literally make or break your success. This is the number one fat loss tip I could ever give you. If you don't get this right, you can kiss your fat loss results goodbye. This is the one absolute requirement for weight loss, and it’s something you’ve probably heard of before. However, there’s one critical distinction about this familiar advice that you might not have considered - and this one thing makes all the difference in the world…
Let me quote Melvin Williams, PhD, professor emeritus of exercise science at Old Dominion University and author of the textbook Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport (McGraw Hill):
"Human energy systems are governed by the same laws of physics that rule all energy transformations. No substantial evidence is available to disprove the caloric theory. It is still the physical basis for bodyweight control."
There are a variety of diet programs and weight loss "gurus" who claim that calories don’t count. They insist that if you eat certain foods or avoid certain foods, that’s all you have to do to lose weight. Dozens, maybe hundreds of such diets exist, with certain "magic foods" put up on a pedestal or certain "evil fat-storing foods" banished into the forbidden foods zone.
Other weight loss "experts" invoke the insulin/carbohydrate hypothesis which claims that carbs drive insulin which drives body fat. That’s akin to saying "Carbs are the reason for the obesity crisis today, not excess calories."
They are all mistaken.
Of course, there IS more to nutrition than calories in vs calories out. Food quality and nutrition content matters for good health. In addition, your food choices can affect your energy intake. We could even point the finger at an excess of refined starches and grains, sugar and soft drinks (carbs!) as major contributing factors to the surplus calories that lead to obesity.
However, that brings us back to excess calories as the pivotal point in the chain of causation, not carbs. A caloric deficit is a required condition for weight loss - even if you opt for the low carb approach - and that’s where your focus should go – on the deficit.
Now, here’s that critical distinction…
You’ve heard it said, "exercise more and eat less" a million times. However, saying "focus on the calorie deficit" is NOT the same thing. If you don’t understand the difference, you could end up spinning your wheels for years.
You could exercise more, but if you compensate by eating more, you cancel your deficit.
You could eat less, but if you compensate by moving less, again you cancel your deficit.
This type of compensation can happen unconsciously, which leads to confusion about why you’re not losing weight or why you’re gaining. That often leads you to make excuses or blame the wrong thing… anything but the calories.
Therefore, "focus on the calorie deficit" more accurately states the most important key to weight loss than "exercise more and eat less." Make sure you understand this distinction and then follow this advice.
Last but not least, keep in mind that there are a lot of ways to establish a deficit and many of those ways are really dumb. Eating nothing but grapefruits, cabbage, twinkies… but in a deficit?… Dumb!
The bottom line is that a calorie deficit is required for fat loss, but once your deficit is established, the composition of your hypo-caloric diet DOES matter. That’s why any good fat loss program starts with "calories in vs calories out" but doesn’t stop there - you also need to look at protein, essential fats, macronutrients, micronutrients, food quality and how the diet you choose fits into your lifestyle. This is the pivotal strategy that my entire Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle system hinges upon.
Don’t let the simplicity of this idea fool you. This is the #1 key to your successful weight loss now and in the future: Focus on the deficit!
Train hard and expect success,
Tom Venuto, author of
Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle
About the Author:
Tom Venuto is a fat loss expert, lifetime natural (steroid-free) bodybuilder, freelance writer, and author of the #1 best selling diet e-book, Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle: Fat-Burning Secrets of The World’s Best Bodybuilders & Fitness Models (e-book) which teaches you how to get lean without drugs or supplements using secrets of the world's best bodybuilders and fitness models. Learn how to get rid of stubborn fat and increase your metabolism by visiting
BurnTheFat.com
I'm going to share with you the most crucial weight loss strategy that will literally make or break your success. This is the number one fat loss tip I could ever give you. If you don't get this right, you can kiss your fat loss results goodbye. This is the one absolute requirement for weight loss, and it’s something you’ve probably heard of before. However, there’s one critical distinction about this familiar advice that you might not have considered - and this one thing makes all the difference in the world… Let me quote Melvin Williams, PhD, professor emeritus of exercise science at Old Dominion University and author of the textbook Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport (McGraw Hill):
"Human energy systems are governed by the same laws of physics that rule all energy transformations. No substantial evidence is available to disprove the caloric theory. It is still the physical basis for bodyweight control."
There are a variety of diet programs and weight loss "gurus" who claim that calories don’t count. They insist that if you eat certain foods or avoid certain foods, that’s all you have to do to lose weight. Dozens, maybe hundreds of such diets exist, with certain "magic foods" put up on a pedestal or certain "evil fat-storing foods" banished into the forbidden foods zone.
Other weight loss "experts" invoke the insulin/carbohydrate hypothesis which claims that carbs drive insulin which drives body fat. That’s akin to saying "Carbs are the reason for the obesity crisis today, not excess calories."
They are all mistaken.
Of course, there IS more to nutrition than calories in vs calories out. Food quality and nutrition content matters for good health. In addition, your food choices can affect your energy intake. We could even point the finger at an excess of refined starches and grains, sugar and soft drinks (carbs!) as major contributing factors to the surplus calories that lead to obesity.
However, that brings us back to excess calories as the pivotal point in the chain of causation, not carbs. A caloric deficit is a required condition for weight loss - even if you opt for the low carb approach - and that’s where your focus should go – on the deficit.
Now, here’s that critical distinction…
You’ve heard it said, "exercise more and eat less" a million times. However, saying "focus on the calorie deficit" is NOT the same thing. If you don’t understand the difference, you could end up spinning your wheels for years.
You could exercise more, but if you compensate by eating more, you cancel your deficit.
You could eat less, but if you compensate by moving less, again you cancel your deficit.
This type of compensation can happen unconsciously, which leads to confusion about why you’re not losing weight or why you’re gaining. That often leads you to make excuses or blame the wrong thing… anything but the calories.
Therefore, "focus on the calorie deficit" more accurately states the most important key to weight loss than "exercise more and eat less." Make sure you understand this distinction and then follow this advice.
Last but not least, keep in mind that there are a lot of ways to establish a deficit and many of those ways are really dumb. Eating nothing but grapefruits, cabbage, twinkies… but in a deficit?… Dumb!
The bottom line is that a calorie deficit is required for fat loss, but once your deficit is established, the composition of your hypo-caloric diet DOES matter. That’s why any good fat loss program starts with "calories in vs calories out" but doesn’t stop there - you also need to look at protein, essential fats, macronutrients, micronutrients, food quality and how the diet you choose fits into your lifestyle. This is the pivotal strategy that my entire Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle system hinges upon.
Don’t let the simplicity of this idea fool you. This is the #1 key to your successful weight loss now and in the future: Focus on the deficit!
Train hard and expect success,
Tom Venuto, author of
Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle
About the Author:
Tom Venuto is a fat loss expert, lifetime natural (steroid-free) bodybuilder, freelance writer, and author of the #1 best selling diet e-book, Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle: Fat-Burning Secrets of The World’s Best Bodybuilders & Fitness Models (e-book) which teaches you how to get lean without drugs or supplements using secrets of the world's best bodybuilders and fitness models. Learn how to get rid of stubborn fat and increase your metabolism by visiting
BurnTheFat.com
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Take This Supplement and Lose Weight
Dr. Oz said Raspberry Ketones are the #1 Fat Burning Miracle in a Bottle and they really are.
But, what you do while you take them are what makes the difference between someone losing weight with the Ketones and the Ketones not working at all.
A friend of mine used the Ketones months ago and they worked phenomenally well for her.
She developed the Raspberry Ketone Diet Program from her experience with them.
There is a 30 Day Meal Plan, because what you eat while you take the Ketones matters. She managed to comprise the meal plan of foods that you love.
This is not some starvation diet!
The rest of the program includes key knowledge that Dr. Oz failed to mention that will determine if you will be one of the people that the Ketones work for or not.
You have got to check out the program MORE
But, what you do while you take them are what makes the difference between someone losing weight with the Ketones and the Ketones not working at all.
A friend of mine used the Ketones months ago and they worked phenomenally well for her.
She developed the Raspberry Ketone Diet Program from her experience with them.
There is a 30 Day Meal Plan, because what you eat while you take the Ketones matters. She managed to comprise the meal plan of foods that you love.
This is not some starvation diet!
The rest of the program includes key knowledge that Dr. Oz failed to mention that will determine if you will be one of the people that the Ketones work for or not.
You have got to check out the program MORE
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
This is so sad, but true
As a fitness professional, I can tell you from experience that most people just do not give their health a second thought until it's gone.
It's very sad, but very true.
Now I know you've heard this before. And I know that this message typically falls on deaf ears.
But today I want you to do some soul searching.
First off, I hope this message finds you in good health. If it does, I want you to give me just 60 seconds of reflection. Sit back in your chair and give thanks for your well-being. Give serious consideration to what your life would be like without it. Imagine the effect on your family if you lost it.
Next, I want you to think about the old saying "you are what you eat."
Truer words were never spoken, you know. So now give me another 60 seconds and think about what you've eaten over the last few days. Make a little list on a piece of paper or on your computer.
So if you are what you eat, what is YOUR body made of right now?
Have I struck a nerve yet?
You and I both know there's nothing better than filling up on nature's finest whole foods.
If you are what you eat doesn't it make sense to build your body with nature's finest?
By now I'm guessing I have your full attention.
Good.
Because I want you to know that while I would NEVER promise you a miracle pill, I am going to tell you that you can get the nutrients of 25 whole vegetables, greens and fruits in caplet form.
Prograde Nutrition's VGF 25+ is the culmination of 25 vegetable, green and fruit concentrates. Yes, they take those 25 whole foods and pack them into a heck of a caplet.
They even have specific formulas for men and women.
It's an incredibly convenient way to build your body with better materials, so to speak.
And remember, Prograde's formula uses whole foods. It is NOT a synthetic vitamin created in some lab somewhere.
Now the really cool thing about Prograde Nutrition is they were created by fitness pros for fitness pros. They created a company just so I had nutritional products I could recommend to you. Products I know you will get great benefit from.
In fact, their products are so in demand they are now shipping to the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand! Plus, they will soon be able to ship to just about anywhere in the world.
Yes, ALL their products are that good and they are that much in demand.
- The website is PROGRADE NUTRITION
- If you want to check out the VGF25+ I've been telling you about
Yours in health,
The dietstopper
PS - Do some soul searching today. Do you really want to be one of those people that thinks about their health AFTER they've lost it?
It's very sad, but very true.
Now I know you've heard this before. And I know that this message typically falls on deaf ears.
But today I want you to do some soul searching.
First off, I hope this message finds you in good health. If it does, I want you to give me just 60 seconds of reflection. Sit back in your chair and give thanks for your well-being. Give serious consideration to what your life would be like without it. Imagine the effect on your family if you lost it.
Next, I want you to think about the old saying "you are what you eat."
Truer words were never spoken, you know. So now give me another 60 seconds and think about what you've eaten over the last few days. Make a little list on a piece of paper or on your computer.
So if you are what you eat, what is YOUR body made of right now?
Have I struck a nerve yet?
You and I both know there's nothing better than filling up on nature's finest whole foods.
If you are what you eat doesn't it make sense to build your body with nature's finest?
By now I'm guessing I have your full attention.
Good.
Because I want you to know that while I would NEVER promise you a miracle pill, I am going to tell you that you can get the nutrients of 25 whole vegetables, greens and fruits in caplet form.
Prograde Nutrition's VGF 25+ is the culmination of 25 vegetable, green and fruit concentrates. Yes, they take those 25 whole foods and pack them into a heck of a caplet.
They even have specific formulas for men and women.
It's an incredibly convenient way to build your body with better materials, so to speak.
And remember, Prograde's formula uses whole foods. It is NOT a synthetic vitamin created in some lab somewhere.
Now the really cool thing about Prograde Nutrition is they were created by fitness pros for fitness pros. They created a company just so I had nutritional products I could recommend to you. Products I know you will get great benefit from.
In fact, their products are so in demand they are now shipping to the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand! Plus, they will soon be able to ship to just about anywhere in the world.
Yes, ALL their products are that good and they are that much in demand.
- The website is PROGRADE NUTRITION
- If you want to check out the VGF25+ I've been telling you about
Yours in health,
The dietstopper
PS - Do some soul searching today. Do you really want to be one of those people that thinks about their health AFTER they've lost it?
Healthy Snack Options for Rapid Fat Loss
As a fitness expert people always ask me, "What snacks can I eat that will help me lose 'this'?" When they say "this" they are pointing to some part of their body that has a bit too much fat for their liking.
Now I think some people are waiting for me to say, "Oh, don't worry, you can eat cookies, chips and candy all you want. Everyone has been lying to you. They actually make you thinner!"
Seriously, people really do want me to tell them what they WANT to hear.
But, fortunately, some people are serious when they ask that question. They really do want to know some healthy snack options for rapid fat loss.
So here's what I tell them:
Raw almonds, walnuts or pecans (Not the roasted variety. And don't even think about the ones with sugar sprinkled on them!)
Fruit or veggies cut up into sticks (Stay away from dipping them into things you know you shouldn't)
Hard boiled eggs
Low-fat cottage cheese
Hummus
Those are all great options. But if you really want to treat yourself you've gotta check out Prograde Cravers. You can find them here the prograde store
They're made with 100% organic dark chocolate. Plus, they're only 180 calories and they're out-of-this-world delicious.
Seriously, this isn't your ordinary "tastes like chemicals or cardboard' nutritional bar.
Definitely check them out.
Yours in health,
Thedietstopper
PS - It's best if you choose a variety of foods from the above list. But please realize, you CANNOT find Prograde Cravers in stores anywhere. They're only available through fitness pros such as myself.
GET SOME CRAVERS TODAY
PPS – I am a Prograde Nutrition partner
Now I think some people are waiting for me to say, "Oh, don't worry, you can eat cookies, chips and candy all you want. Everyone has been lying to you. They actually make you thinner!"
Seriously, people really do want me to tell them what they WANT to hear.
But, fortunately, some people are serious when they ask that question. They really do want to know some healthy snack options for rapid fat loss.
So here's what I tell them:
Raw almonds, walnuts or pecans (Not the roasted variety. And don't even think about the ones with sugar sprinkled on them!)
Fruit or veggies cut up into sticks (Stay away from dipping them into things you know you shouldn't)
Hard boiled eggs
Low-fat cottage cheese
Hummus
Those are all great options. But if you really want to treat yourself you've gotta check out Prograde Cravers. You can find them here the prograde store
They're made with 100% organic dark chocolate. Plus, they're only 180 calories and they're out-of-this-world delicious.
Seriously, this isn't your ordinary "tastes like chemicals or cardboard' nutritional bar.
Definitely check them out.
Yours in health,
Thedietstopper
PS - It's best if you choose a variety of foods from the above list. But please realize, you CANNOT find Prograde Cravers in stores anywhere. They're only available through fitness pros such as myself.
GET SOME CRAVERS TODAY
PPS – I am a Prograde Nutrition partner
Monday, June 11, 2012
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
The link between health problems and being overweight
One of the topics that I come across alot in my research, is the link between health problems and being overweight. Obesity has a HUGE impact on a variety of health conditions from diabetes, heart disease, metabolic syndrome, infertility, and hemorrhoids to name a few.
Many of you have written to me asking if I have a good suggestion on a way to actually lose weight naturally without drugs, surgery, or crash fad dieting.
I am very excited to tell you about a cutting edge natural "green" weight loss program that spills out the truth for permanent weight loss.
Go here for a free 60 pg fat loss report: CLICK HERE
I have been in contact with the author of this guide and he is a respected authority in the field.
He has helped numerous individuals blow through their weight loss plateau in his clinic where he teaches. His name is Dr Charles Livingston
Speaking with Dr Livingston, he told me that statistics show 90% of dieters gain back the weight they lost in less than 5 years and because of this, he decided to try a more holistic method for weight loss.
His results have been astonishing. Not only have people lost an average of 20lbs in a month, they look younger, have more energy and overall just feel healthier. One of his patients stated that it has stopped his snoring!
Go here for for a report on toxic weight loss: GET REPORT click on free report tab at the top of page
Additionally, you should know that nothing about his natural fat loss cure is difficult or hard to do.
What you may even find strangely surprising about his secret is the fact that it can by done by anyone effortlessly! (You'll have to see it for yourself to understand how this is actually possible!)
So if you are someone who has been losing the fight against fat,unwanted inches and unwelcome health issues, then this is exactly what the good doctor ordered!
Just grab Dr Livingston's holistic weight loss secret for yourself CLICK HERE
I am very excited to tell you about a cutting edge natural "green" weight loss program that spills out the truth for permanent weight loss.
Go here for a free 60 pg fat loss report: CLICK HERE
I have been in contact with the author of this guide and he is a respected authority in the field.
He has helped numerous individuals blow through their weight loss plateau in his clinic where he teaches. His name is Dr Charles Livingston
Speaking with Dr Livingston, he told me that statistics show 90% of dieters gain back the weight they lost in less than 5 years and because of this, he decided to try a more holistic method for weight loss.
His results have been astonishing. Not only have people lost an average of 20lbs in a month, they look younger, have more energy and overall just feel healthier. One of his patients stated that it has stopped his snoring!
Go here for for a report on toxic weight loss: GET REPORT click on free report tab at the top of page
Additionally, you should know that nothing about his natural fat loss cure is difficult or hard to do.
What you may even find strangely surprising about his secret is the fact that it can by done by anyone effortlessly! (You'll have to see it for yourself to understand how this is actually possible!)
So if you are someone who has been losing the fight against fat,unwanted inches and unwelcome health issues, then this is exactly what the good doctor ordered!
Just grab Dr Livingston's holistic weight loss secret for yourself CLICK HERE
Monday, June 4, 2012
Weight Loss Made Easy Meal Plans
Free 30 days worth of meal plans designed specifically to make sure you consume hearty nutrients and quality calories. These meal plans can be set up to help you lose weight or just maintain weight
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