Overweight occurs when the number of calories consumed each day exceeds the no. burned as energy.

Overweight people commonly have slow metabolic rates, which means they expend fewer calories in a given hour, than thin people do. Obese people also tend to be more sedentary than thin people. In other words, their level of activity is low or lower than the norm.

Genetic factors may also play a role. Children of obese parents are 20 times more likely to be obese themselves. In a minority of cases, hormonal factors may be involved in creating additional weight. Obesity significantly increases a person's risk of contracting other diseases and illnesses.; particularly heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain cancers. Other conditions, such as arthritis, can be complicated by obesity.

People thruout the rest of the world, even in Europe, do not suffer from obesity as Americans do. The reason being, is simply that Americans eat more animal foods(meat)and foods rich in fat than other people on earth.

Research has demonstrated that diets that are similar to those of Our "Ancestors"--grains, vegetables, beans, and fruit, are the Healthiest and Easiest way to lose weight and KEEP IT OFF. A person on this type of diet, does not have to count calories, nor do they ever have to go hungry.

Contrary to popular belief, there is NO QUICK FIX, or MAGIC PILL or SOLUTION for dieting AND/OR WEIGHT LOSS.
It takes WILL-POWER,and a WILLINGNESS to CHANGE your eating habits On A PERMANMENT BASIS.
Also, you should take up some sort of exercise, atleast 4 times a week. Walking is a great and simple way to go.

If you would like to know more about your ideal weight and/or body mass index, go to: www.practalk.com. DR.s and researchers have now come to the conculsion that it is your "Body Mass Index" that matters the most as far as weight goes.

To achieve the dual goals of permanent weight loss and optimal nutrition, AVOID FAD DIETS. Instead,focus on steady, gradual weight loss.
Eat foods high in nutrients and fiber, and low in SATURATED FATS, including a broad variety of WHOLE GRAINS, VEGETABLES, AND FRUITS. Fiber is Essential, not only for INTESTINAL HEALTH, but for CURBING OVER EATING. It bulks up and makes you fill full, so you feel satisfied.
Since fiber's abliity to bulk up depends on PLENTY OF WATER,
DRINK ATLEAST 8, 8 OZ. GLASSES A DAY.

Try Herbal Teas too. Any "GREEN TEA", has been proven to NOT ONLY BOOSTE YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM, but to also HELP DECREASE YOUR APPETITE AND SPEED UP YOUR METABOLISM.

Keep a diary to help you identify problem foods that need to be substituted for Healthy ones. Document difficult times of the day when you tend to overeat or have cravings; and document stressful situations that promote poor food choices.
KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE. Once you know, you can DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.

EXERCISE is an ESSENTIAL PARTNER with healthy eating habits. Some tips to get you started:
Plant a garden,
start walking,(it helps if you walk with a friend or partner),
park your car 1/2 mile to 1 mile away from work,and walk the rest of the way,
instead of taking the elevator,take the stairs,
before turning on that TV,(which is turning us all into "Couch Potatoes"),Dance to music for 30 minutes.Try to avoid watching TV as much as possible.The food advertisements alone promote overeating and eating for pleasure,instead of when you are really hungry.Most of the stuff on TV,is nothing but "Garbage" anyhow,so why expose yourself to it?

Another Natural product that promotes weight loss,as well as helping over-all health, is"FLAX SEED" OIL or Caps. If you are taking the oil, put one tablespoon in a glass of water or favorite beverage, mix well, and drink. Take it atleast 3 times a day. If using the caps, take two, three times a day.

"APPLE CIDER VINEGAR" is another well documented Natural product that promotes weight loss. Mix the liquid, one tablespoon, in a liquid of your choice, and drink it right before or after a meal. For those on the "GO",pills or caps are available.Take two, before or after a meal.

"CHROMIUM" interacts with insulin,and is also another effective weight loss tool.

Being overweight and not exercising can increase insulin resistance,causing cells to resist taking in blood sugar even as insulin tries to persuade them to do so.

Raised insulin may stimulate Fat Cells to store Extra Fat. CHROMIUM seems to convience cells to respond to insulin's sweet talk and take in blood sugar.

If you eat White Bread and other Processed Foods, you may be short on CHROMIUM, which is found in Whole Wheat Foods. This mineral is also found in foods such as; Brewer's Yeast, Green Peppers, Potatoes, and Apples.

Recent clinical studies have shown that "GABA" increases lean muscle mass, decreases fat, improves the sleep cycle, and assists in stabilizing blood pressure.

"HOLY BASIL"(Ocimum Sanctum) is the latest herb shown to help reduce weight, mainly because it reduces cortisol levels, reduces stress, blood sugar levels, and cravings for sweets.
Take two to six softgels per day, with a meal, and 8 oz. of water.

All of these natural products will help with weight loss,but I CAN NOT STRESS THIS POINT ENOUGH-TO KEEP THE WEIGHT OFF,YOU MUST START EATING HEALTHY, CHANGE YOUR EATING HABITS ON A PERMANENT BASIS,AND PARTICIPATE IN SOME SORT OF EXERCISE,ON A REGULAR BASIS.

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