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The Warrior diet allows people to eat in the evening as much as they wish, without any calorie restrictions, while during daytime it allows for only small amounts of food. The diet, which controversial due to the fact that it does not use any form of calorie counting, was designed by a former Special Forces soldier, who reportedly relied upon military methods of dieting.

After a few weeks, this diet reduces hunger during the day. However, if there it is the urge to eat something during the day, this diet allows for only healthy food like fruits, fresh vegetables and low amounts of proteins. Carbohydrates are not allowed.

Long periods without proteins are thought to increase their efficiency when they are consumed. Those who follow this diet aim for burning fats, cleaning the body of toxins, and making hormones reach the maximum level of efficiency.

The Warrior diet has two phases. During the first phase, only low amounts of food are allowed, while in the second phase larger portions are permitted.

Those who follow this diet need a period of accommodation of up to three weeks to get used to it. During the overeating phase the body’s tissues and muscles are rebuilt, metabolism is increased, and glycogen reserves are refilled.

Between morning and lunch, a glass or two of water, coffee, tea, fresh fruits, or fresh juice are allowed. From lunch to dinner, dieters are allowed to drink tea, coffee, fresh juice from fruits or vegetables, or eat fruits.  Read more...

For years, I thought that the best cat food was bought from the supermarket, in tins, packets and boxes. After all, the labels said things like “scientifically proven” and “recommended by vets” and “low ash”, things that seemed to indicate to me the manufacturers knew what they were talking about.

I don’t doubt, that you do or perhaps did, feel the same.

It’s easier to assume the best if you have high demands on your time. And who hasn’t these days?

It was only when I started looking at a more holistic way of treatment, that I began to run into the idea that perhaps commercial pet food wasn’t the best way.

After all, the makers of such food are normal people trying to make their business pay. It’s tempting to cut corners. And the more corners you cut, the easier it becomes.

Now, you’re probably as concerned as I am about the lack of quality in commercial pet food. From the low grade meat, to the meat-by-products, to the high fat, to the synthetic nutrients, to the chemical preservatives. Even the cans aren’t safe, with BPA in the lining leaking into the food.

Really, the only way to ensure your family or your pet is getting proper nutrition is to make it yourself, from scratch.

And, of course, just as you and your family want variety, so too does your cat.

So you’re looking for some inspiring cat food recipes?  Read more...

Do you have to shed a few pounds? Now you are looking for a good “How To Lose Weight Diet.” There are so many diets in the market that it is very difficult to decide on one. It is also important to be careful as some of them are really bad. On the other hand there are many good ones out there and the right one for you is there, you only have to find it.

Deciding on the right diet for you will depend on:

• How much weight you need to lose
• Your general health
• Your personality
• Your likes and dislikes
• How often you like to eat
• Your fitness levels

1. How much weight you need to lose:

If you really need to lose a lot of weight, you will need a “how to lose weight diet” that you can keep up for a long time. The diet must be healthy, include all the nutrition your body needs and the food cannot be too little or you will not be able to keep it up for the time needed to lose a lot of weight.

2. Your general health:

It is always good to see a doctor before you go on a diet. Your doctor will be able to tell you if it will be safe for you. You have to keep in mind that certain health conditions may make certain diets unsafe for you. diabetics for instance have very specific needs and must make sure the diet is correct before they embark on it.  Read more...

Green tea weight loss diets have been doing the rounds for some time.  As usually is the case, their popularity increased once celebrities started using them and claiming weight loss on them.  These days you can see green tea in several products for its claimed anti-aging effects as well as for weight loss.

1. Not A Fad Diet:

You must keep in mind the difference between the Green Tea weight loss diet and a fad diet. You do not drink green tea all day, and eat almost no food to lose weight.  The use of green tea is because of its properties that have been shown to speed up the metabolism of the person drinking it, and obviously this is beneficial for weight loss.  Green tea is thus one of a few tactics you can use to speed up your metabolism and increase your weight loss.

2. It increases your metabolism:

When you drink green tea the body goes through a reaction that produces heat and assists in the burning of fat.  In this process heat is released and the body’s metabolism gets a jumpstart.  You don’t have to only drink tea to get this reaction there are other foods that will have the same effect. Cold water also increases you metabolism for about ninety minutes afterwards.  Read more...

Living a healthy and fit lifestyle is important for long life and longevity. Women should always stay fit and healthy because they are more likely to catch diseases than men. Living a healthy life is not just about following a healthy diet and maintaining the perfect weight. There are many aspects of living that women must maintain in order to be in good physical and mental state. These aspects are:

    * The physical look
    * The emotional well-being
    * The psychological persona

Among all of these, the physical look are the main concern of most women because it involves their outside appearance and most women like to look good and feel beautiful on the outside.

Staying Physically Fit  Read more...