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Diet Bites, an authoritative source on weight loss. Beginning a New Diet - Tips to make your new diet successful. continue Simple Tips for Weight Loss That Really Work - So simple, so easy and they really work! continue How to Pull a Sweet Tooth Painlessly - If sugar is your Diet Vice, try this original out-of-the-diet-box tip from Diet Bites. Yes, you really can have your cake and eat it too - at least you can with this savvy diet tip. continue Watching TV Watch You Gain Weight - Surprising reason why weight gain occurs while watching tv. continue Good Option for Dieters Craving a Mexican Meal - A delicious Mexican meal doesn't have to be time consuming OR loaded in calories. You are less than ten minutes away from experiencing low calorie yummy Mexican cuisine. continue Holiday OR Anytime Cake Tips for Dieters- Awesome cake tips that trim calories, not flavor. continue Rapid Weight Loss - When an individual decides to go on a diet, they want to get the weight off as quickly as possible. But rapid weight loss doesn't always equate to permanent weight loss. Here's why... continue The Fast Food Diet - Fast food can be an option for dieters. Diet Bites provides Calorie-Wise selections for dieters. continue Daily Diet Makeover - How to cut calories and fat without giving up favorite foods. click to continue Oh, Those Confusing Labels - How to make mincemeat out of dough wads. click to continue Food Association - Just the smell of fresh popcorn can trigger our food desires. But something deeper and dearer to the heart may be our strongest trigger for eating. continue The Transfer of Trans Fats - A study resulted in weight gain with trans fat consumption, even when calorie levels were maintained. But even more disturbing was the distribution of fat. continue | Foods Highest in Trans-Fats Goji Berries - Super food OR over-rated promises? continue When Eating Becomes a Pastime - When eating to live becomes living to eat. Tips to recognize & break the weight gain cycle. continue Party On Diet Dudes! - Bring down the Diet House with our New Year's Party Planner that is diet friendly and oh-so-good. continue Eating May Be Addictive - No kidding, Dick Tracy. Nonetheless, we've got some skinny solutions to ponder during this festive time of year - more festive for some, than others...... continue |
Weight Loss Tips for TeensWays to Beat Weight Gain An increase in weight loss surgery for teens is surging, an indication that obesity isn't picky when it comes to victims. While drastic measures may be necessary for some teens, our savvy weight loss tips can trim pounds quickly and safely without the use of a knife. Although studies indicate that weight loss surgery appears to be less risky for teens than adults with hospital stays cut almost in half, any surgery comes with risks, including death. However, there are situations where surgical risks are less than the risks associated with obesity and in which weight loss surgery offers the perfect solution in conquering teen (as well as adult) obesity. If you're a teen battling weighty issues, the following tips can become your best friends when it comes to ditching those unwanted pounds safely. 1. Do the Math on Calorie Content: Three small cookies equals one glazed donut. Two medium-size cookies equals one glazed donut. One large cookie may equal 2, 3 OR more glazed donuts. Yes, donuts have been getting a 'diet slap' for years now whereas two or three innocent-looking cookies go unnoticed by most but calories stack up quickly where sugar and fat are involved. Weight Loss Solution: Planning out your meals and tallying up the calorie content is one of the best methods of keeping your weight in check - as well as dropping excess pounds. 2. Cut the Cheese: One slice of cheese may contain 100 calories or more. That's totally a-o-k when enjoyed in moderation, but teens appear to have an affection for cheese - just like many adults. Weight Loss Solution: If you have a cheesy moment when only a slice of cheese will do, opt for skim mozzarella which contains a scant 60 calories per slice. It's a bit rubbery than most cheeses and a bit harder to chow down, so be sure to take small bites and savor each bite. 3. Slow Down, You Move Too Fast: Some of us eat so fast that you can see sparks flying from the silverware. Weight Loss Solution: Relax! Slow down and enjoy your meal. After all, it's not going anywhere until you tell it to. 4. Ix-nay on sodas and sport's drinks: Both are packed with calories. In the 'case' of sodas, the calories are considered 'empty' because they provide zero nutritional value to the daily diet. As for sport's drinks, studies have connected a link between dental carries and sport's drinks. Weight Loss Solution: Although milk might not appear 'hip', skim milk adds healthy benefits to the daily diet. One skinny cup contains a scant 80 calories. Milk your diet for all it's worth. 5. Be Worth Your Salt: Popular foods among teens include pizza, fries, burgers, tacos, cookies and chips. These favorite foods have the following in common:
Well, everything was going just great until we got to the 'tilt the scales when it comes to salt & fat' comment, wasn't it? As to the sodium (salt) content, salty foods make us crave fluids. When it comes to teens & beverages, carbonated drinks are tops when it comes to quenching thirst. Oh those delicious, empty calories. Weight Loss Solution: Keep in mind that the closer a food is to Mother Nature, the healthier the food tends to be. Before salting that favorite food - TASTE it first. It may already hold plenty of salt. If you've eaten something too salty and are craving a beverage - opt for water. It contains zero calories and is the most powerful beverage around when it comes to quenching thirst. If you find that you have a salt addiction, slowly cut back and kick the salt shaker to the road. Salt intake is a lot like sugar intake - the more you have, the more you want. Other quick solutions for healthy, safe weight loss include: - Limit portions at meal time to one serving; - Reach for foods with color, particularly fruits and veggies; - Enjoy fruits and veggies raw when possible for healthier teeth, gums and digestive system; - Limit snacks to two times per day and grab fresh fruit when doing such; - Always measure out a serving, particularly when reaching for a bag of anything (nuts, chips, etc.); - Measure out beverages because not all 'cups/glasses' are equal; - Almost every food can fit inside a healthy daily diet. The key is to enjoy in moderation; - Be sure to let your parent(s) know whenever you're trying to drop pounds. They can be of tremendous help in reaching your weight loss goals - from preparing foods in a healthier manner to scheduling an appointment with your family doctor to discuss weight management. In Summary
When it comes to weight loss, do your math, don't cut the cheese, slow down, chow down and drink wisely and shake the salt habit. Other perks for dropping pounds before reaching adulthood include:
Return to Article Index Within This Section What Causes Weight Gain? - Too many carbs? Stress, which in turn creates belly fat? Inadequate exercise? The answer is very simple.... continue | Unlikely Causes of Weight Gain | Natural Causes of Weight Gain Free Quick Meals Menus for Dieters - Step out of that furry cave dress & loincloth and into the Modern Day World with these tasty, low calorie menus that won't blow your diet and that will leave you with enough time on your hands for more important things - like candle making. continue Daylight Savings Time May Contribute to Weight Gain - Getting in an extra hour of sleep amid the sweeping-in of autumn is sweet music to the Sandman but doing such may have our weight scales on the upswing. To demonstrate our point, meet Todd who has just awoken from his extended slumber, a gift from Mr. Daylight Savings Time.... continue
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