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Low five to seven kilos in a week. With the diet of cabbage you can wear a slim figure in a few days, simply follow to the letter.

When you start the diet you should drink lots of water, take as much soup as you want and you can season your meals with soy sauce or English, herbs, salt, pepper, lemon, ketchup, mustard or vinegar.

Ingredients:

- 1 small head cabbage, chopped or grated
- 2 large onions
- 1 can of peeled tomatoes (you can peel them at home if you wish)
- 2 green peppers
- 4 stalks celery Read the rest of this entry »

9 Tips to add to your eating plan:

1 – Get used to eating less but more frequently. Instead of eating big meals, divide your food in small portions throughout the day. It’s enough to keep still no appetite and eat less.

2 – Eliminate the sugar habit. If you drink soft drinks with sugar, or eat foods high in sugar, replace them with water, and whole grains.

3 – Brush your teeth early. People tend not to think about food or eating while their teeth are clean. If the wash a few hours before bedtime, will help not thinking about food. Read the rest of this entry »

The dietary fiber was created by Brazilian nutritionist, Helen Bernardo explained that the power of fiber: “They stay longer in the stomach, which takes that compulsive desire to attack the refrigerator; act as a sponge, absorbing the fats and sugars , accelerate metabolism by increasing energy consumption (hence the weight loss) and improve the functioning of the intestines, which helps eliminate toxins from the body and shrink the protruding belly. Not to mention that the skin free of impurities, is much more lush and beautiful. ”

The main function of the fibers is to help other nutrients to pass through the digestive system, making the bowel function at 100%. Found only in plants – grains, vegetables and fruits, they are not all equal. There are soluble (they absorb water, form a kind of gel and stayed longer in the stomach) and insoluble (not dissolved because they capture a little water and help in bowel habits). Read the rest of this entry »

What is the Pritikin diet?

The Pritikin diet is named after its creator: Dr. Nathan Pritikin that created in the 80′s.

Initially used to treat heart disease, but when he saw that allowed to lose weight, began to be used also as a weight loss regimen.

Dr. Pritikin is author of “The Pritikin Principle, the calorie density solution (Pritikin Principle: the solution of the density of calories.) It explains the importance of basing food in natural products that have lower caloric density.

Pritkin diet is a diet that is based on the low consumption of fat and a diet rich in complex carbohydrates (75% -80%) and fibers. Read the rest of this entry »

The potato diet can lose weight to a kilo per day for a week, although it is possible to do two days a month if you want to maintain weight.

The diet of potato type of diet is coupled to one based on the consumption of potatoes, so it can be very attractive to those who like a lot of potatoes, also allows you to eat so many potatoes as desired and has the peculiarity and the benefit of this is a rich food with a high level of potassium.

On the other hand is recommended to drink about two liters of water every day and do some kind of aerobic exercise on a regular basis in order to tone muscles, eliminate toxins and burn fat. Read the rest of this entry »

The diet of the gelatin is intended for those who need to lose weight and really like gelatin, ideal dessert to lose weight.

The diet of the gelatin is a plan that leverages the nutritional properties of this substance rich in collagen and low in calories. It is very easy to make and put it into practice is recommended in hot weather.

If you make the gelatin diet strictly, you can lose about 2 kilos in 3 days. You should not do it longer than directed, as it has the disadvantage of being a restrictive plan, unbalanced and not very nutritious, so those who decide to try it, should be in good health and not extend for more than three days.

Menu gelatin diet

• Breakfast: a choice and an infusion portion of light gelatin. Read the rest of this entry »

Gayelord-Hauser Diet is named after its creator, Dr. Gayelord Hauser, a prominent American dietitian, author of the bestseller “The regime does everything.”

Gayelord-Hauser Diet is one of the best diets that are coupled to lose weight. It is also known as the diet of the seven groups for weight loss and is a regime that offers the possibility of developing weight-loss menus according to tastes, habits and customs of the people.

Gayelord-Hauser Diet is based on specific food intake cleverly divided into seven groups foodstuffs which have been grouped according to their chemical composition and properties.

Gayelord-Hauser Diet combined with infusions of herbs slimming effect. The law should be eaten foods from each group, according to the tastes and habits but respecting and food groups in it. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are a person who sought after and make every effort to lose weight you do not get results, you may be committing any of the following common mistakes while doing your diet.

Keep in mind that successful weight loss lies in following the right diet for you, so it is recommended that you consult with a nutritionist who can adjust the quantities of food you need and evaluate your preferences.

Consider the most common mistakes people make when dieting

• Error 1:
“Eating lots of fruit a day helps reduce weight..” False fruits contain plenty of sugar, so if consumed in large quantities provide calories. Do not drink more than three fruits a day if you want to lose weight. Read the rest of this entry »

Getting to Monday in shape after the weekend can be a difficult challenge for those trying to control their weight, which is that Saturday and Sunday and even on Friday (Saturday small for many), there are many temptations, invitations and excuse to abandon the diet, which can throw away what you’ve won with effort during the week.

But … how can we not gain the weekend? There are some tips that can help you get in shape on Monday, without having to abstain from enjoy during the weekend.

If you plan to attend a party …

• Agenda at least one long workout or intense (or both) by the end of the week. This will help to offset the extra calories they consume during the weekend. Read the rest of this entry »