Let’s get to the meat and potatoes – or rather … the green tea

Most people today want to lose but have no idea where to start. It begins with good information and dedication. There are many ways to drop pounds but our main focus will be green tea.

Green tea is probably one of the healthiest drinks you could ever have at home. Therefore, all this hype over the miracle and health benefits of green tea is rightly justified because it is all true and not merely hype. This ancient Japanese tea has been around for centuries and it is one of the secrets to good health amongst the Japanese. Now, it has been discovered that green tea is not only good for health but also a great aid for weight loss.

The weight loss factors that play into helping you lose weight stem from the unique properties of green tea:

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition have concluded that green tea extract could improve your metabolic rate by 4%. This means green tea could increase your metabolism, all thanks to its catechin polyphenols.
Green tea blocks fat by regulating your blood glucose level. The same catechin also work to stop fat being absorbed by your body by slowing down the increase in blood sugar level after a meal, reduce insulin spikes and this work to reduce fat absorption.
Green tea is an appetite suppressant. Since it regulates your blood sugar level, thus it also control your sugar cravings and controls your appetite. When you have less sugar cravings, you will feel less inclined to binge on high fat and sugary food. Your appetite will also be lesser and you may even eat less during mealtimes which will reduce your calorie intake and thus, help you lose weight.

Start incorporating green tea into your daily diet and watch the pounds melt away.

How many times have you tried to lose weight but it just doesn’t seem to work? You are not alone as quite a high percentage of overweight people do find it incredibly difficult to lose weight. So here is a simple weight loss plan that anyone can follow to start shedding some pounds.

There are always new fad diets or weight loss supplement being introduced but unfortunately many of them just don’t live up to what they claim. They are very popular and many people will try them due to the miracle weight loss that they all promise but for most people it doesn’t pay off. In fact some of the supplements that have been on the market in the past for weight loss have actually had quite serious side effects (please note that only some products have had serious side effects and most products have been perfectly safe).

The simple truth is that if you want to lose weight you need to have confidence in yourself and a bit of will power. If you are really ready for the weight loss journey and know that it is not going to be easy but are ready to face it head on then here is a plan that can help you in your journey. Just repeat this plan every day and you will be amazed at the difference it will make in your life.

First up, we want you to get out of bed a bit earlier every morning. If you are not a morning person then this is going to be difficult at first but trust me you will grow accustomed to it and you are going to feel much better for it in the long term. The first thing you should do when you get up in the morning is drink one glass of water.

Next you want to do some exercise. I know what you are thinking; this is supposed to be a simple plan right? You know good diet and exercise is the most simple and most effective way to lose weight so just trust me with this and once you have been doing it for a little while you will really start to enjoy it. Your exercise doesn’t need to be anything strenuous; a 20 minute walk will be fine.

When you have finished your exercise then come back and have a healthy breakfast. By eating a breakfast that is fiber rich with foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains, these foods will speed up your metabolism and give you energy.

From breakfast until lunch make sure that you drink plenty of water. It is very important for any adult to drink at least eight glasses of water a day. If you are drinking the appropriate amount of water then you are not going to fill up on junk foods.

Eat a healthy lunch and once again between lunch and dinner time make sure that you drink plenty of water. This is to ensure once again that you don’t eat too much as you will fill up on water.
I know that you are probably thinking this is nothing new – exercise and a good diet. This however really is the most effective way of losing weight. If you can put a routine like this in place and change your eating habits so that your meals are healthy and nutritious and drink lots of water in between you will lose weight quickly and you will feel much healthier and have much more energy.

My daughter and I spend a lot of time outdoors and yesterday was no different. I introduced physical activity into her life at an early age. Now she would think it odd to be cooped up in the house continually. If she saw that I wasn’t physically active she would think something was wrong with me. She would be correct since that is the only time I’m still.

Besides weight loss what are some of the health benefits of exercise?

Boosts the Immune System
Did you know doing moderate exercise will actually boost your immune system? Yes, it’s true. Doing some moderate form of activity actually increases the macrophages (those are the cells that attack bacteria.) Research has proven that if you consistently work out exercise can lead to a significant boost in your immune system.

I know for a fact that this is true with my daughter and me. We are rarely sick; however, if we are under the weather we bounce back the next day. I’ve observed this with my father also. He exercises a lot and although he doesn’t make all the healthy choices that I do he rarely gets sick. My mother and brother are a different story. Any germs that are going around will find a great home in their bodies. Simply, because their bodies cannot fight off the infection they don’t make healthy choices regarding their food choices, and they don’t exercise.

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Improves Your Mood
If I’m facing a challenging situation with a project or my personal life I know that I need to hit the gym. One of the reasons why I’m in the gym more now is caused by my business, freelance work, and personal life is very challenging right now. Making sure I get my butt to exercise is an excellent way to release the stress and the occasional frustration I experience.

Several years ago I read an article that said exercise helps stimulate certain brain chemical.  This stimulation can help you feel happier and more laid back after your workout. If you continue to exercise, and make healthy eating choices you’ll most likely look better, which could lead to making you feel better about yourself. I’ve always been self-confident; however, the more I work out the better I feel about myself.

Better Sleep
I’ve noticed when I exercise I sleep much better. Regular exercise can help you fall asleep faster.

The beauty of exercise is that you don’t have to go to the gym to get into shape. You can do simple low impact exercises at home. The benefit is that not only will it improve your health you most likely will feel good about yourself also.