Lack of sleep can cause you to gain weight.
Check out this article from The Daily Mail which tells of studies done which show that your metabolism slows down when you are sleep-deprived.
Weight Gain Caused by Lack of Sleep
Interesting reading for all you night owls!
When you are trying to lose weight, cravings for certain foods can be a killer and can easily sabotage your weight loss efforts. Usually the urge to eat something unhealthy, often chocolate or something sweet, is totally overwhelming and you cannot resist.
Regular readers of my blog may remember in a past post that I mentioned a tapping technique that could take a way cravings and help you to resist. Read about it here The Slim Girls Box of Secrets
Here is a short video showing this technique:
If you are struggling with cravings, this tapping technique really does work and is worth learning.
For more mind-programming techniques and a complete weight loss package without resorting to fad diets, it really is worth checking out The Slim Girls Box of Secrets, it has acheived some excellent results, see the testimonials on the website. I genuinely recommend this product and have used it myself with success.
Does Fat Make You Fat?
YES and NO. This depends on the type of fat we are talking about. Some fats are essential to keep the body working properly, but others can cause us to be unhealthy and gain weight. It is important to know and understand the differences so that you can make healthy choices and keep on track with your sensible slimming program. (more…)
Some people in society achieve greatness, others just aspire to greatness. But is there a formula to living a successful life?
Many people think so, and the key to success just got easier when I recently had the opportunity to review and be impressed by Amazing Self, a self-help courseby Amanda Selby and 7-figure internet entrepreneur Mark Ling.
At first glance, there is a lot of reading here. The first issue of this 12-edition personal development product is a weighty 196
pages, so it’s definitely not what I would call light reading. (more…)
A lot of people put unnecessary weight on because a lot of the time because of the way they are feeling. If you are not feeling that good chances are that you eat just for the sake of it, or ‘comfort food’ as it’s better known.
So how you feel is very important in your choice of food. Have you ever gone to a supermarket and you feel hungry? Did you come out with a load more shopping than you normally would?
Make no mistake, feelings are important especially if you’re trying to lose weight.
How you feel will also determine the fat loss system or program you choose will be a success or not. What makes people pay out a lot of money for a system to lose weight and further down the road they give up? Normally it’s down to how you feel.
I promise you, if you start to feel better on a daily basis, you will lose the weight and get the results you’re looking for.
So, the question is… (more…)
Let’s face it: everybody gets discouraged at one time or another. It’s part of the human condition.You look at a goal you want to reach, and it seems like it’s so very far away. So it’s easy to understand why many people give up, even before they really get started. But some people don’t quit–they keep going until they reach heir goal. What are they doing, that the people who don’t succeed aren’t?
Here are just a few things to try: (more…)
If you are a regular reader of my blog, you will know that my husband is awaiting a heart bypass operation (see previous post http://sensibleslimming.com/sensible-diets-my-struggle-to-convert-my-husband-to-healthy-eating/ ).
We have adapted pretty well to the healthy eating part, which has not been difficult for me as I am a healthy eater anyway, but Phil is finding it more difficult, being a crisps, salted nuts and cakes fan, which he has obviously had to give up and find acceptable alternatives. But he knows that he if wants to stay alive, then he has to be sensible about it. We do still eat out at a weekend and have a few treats, but during the week we manage to stick to a healthy diet without to much difficulty. (more…)
There are many things that can help you to lose weight the natural way, but none better than good, safe, monogamous sex. Many of us have emotional issues which cause us to overeat and use food to make up for other needs that are not met, therefore having sex can reduce your food cravings and help you to shed pounds. (more…)
Making the decision to lose some weight is something that does not come easily to many people and the thought of changing your whole lifestyle to one of healthy eating and more exercise can be pretty daunting and enough to put you off before you even start with your fat-burning efforts.
It is important that you make time for yourself and incorporate little treats into your daily routine which will not only help with your fat-burning efforts but will also make you feel good at the same time.
Here are some lifestyle tips that will help to maximise your fat-burning efforts: (more…)
