Compete in Reality Weight Loss Challenge by Jim Mackey

Reality television has taken programming by storm the past few years. With the introduction of the first few reality shows ' featuring real people in everyday situations, interest has grown tremendously. And reality television is not just featured in America, but all around the world. For some reason, people love seeing how strangers interact with each other when forced to live in the same house, search for a special prize, receive a recording contract, win money or compete against each other in unknown situations. As the popularity for reality television has grown, so have the different situations of those shows. Several reality series have taken on the focus of weight loss or challenging people to get healthier. The most popular of the reality shows focusing on weight loss by far is The Biggest Loser. The Biggest Loser brings people from all over the country and challenges them to take control of their health and weight loss by placing them into teams and assigning each team a personal trainer. The Biggest Loser shows viewers the difficulties of losing weight, which has become a widespread problem in our society.

The contestants are placed into teams at the beginning of the show, and have an initial weigh in. Then throughout the week, there are challenges between the teams and the winning team usually gets some sort of prize. On The Biggest Loser, everything begins and ends with the weekly weigh-ins. The team that loses the weigh in has to choose someone to eliminate that week. There is usually some immunity even for the eliminating team. The person that has the highest total percentage of weight loss for the team that loses the weigh-in, would not be eligible for elimination. The great part about this show is that the contestants are isolated from the rest of the world. Their meals are custom and they spend an incredible amount of time working out. Several people lose over 100 lbs. while staying at The Biggest Loser Ranch.

Another neat thing is that at the end of the show where someone is eliminated, there is a small snippet showing them 'now' and allowing viewers to see how much weight they continued to lose after leaving the ranch. Because these shows are filmed in advance, there is always a chunk of time between what's taken place previously and what the contestants are doing in real time. The greatest part about the biggest loser is not only that one contestant wins $250,000 for losing the highest percentage of weight, but also that each contestant has had a chance to change their life. Since the contestants are isolated, they lose large amounts of weight in a very short time. The eliminated contestants have a chance to come back during the finale and do their final weigh-in as well. The Biggest Loser among those that were eliminated wins a prize of $100,000. That equates to quite a payoff for losing excess weight and getting healthy.

About the Author

Jim Mackey is a renowned dietician. He has been advising people on how to maintain a proper diet and how to lose those extra calories. If you want to know more about Biggest Loser, weight lose, south beach diet and diet plans you can visit www.dietsinreview.com.

What Is My Ideal Weight? by Andy G. Cooper

When it comes to figuring out the answer to the question "What is my ideal weight"? you can blame Hollywood for setting a poor example.

From stick-thin leading ladies who barely weigh 100 pounds (making those implants look even more ridiculous), to male hunks without an ounce of fat on their taut bodies, the movie biz answer to your question is: "Not very much".

We're bombarded with the images of these so-called perfect bodies on movie screens and TV - and for those stars who might be a few pounds over when it comes to the magazine publicity shots there's the convenient instant diet of electronic airbrushing.

So where does that leave us flabby folk in the real world?

A lot better off, actually.

We don't have to starve ourselves or embark on some crazy crash diet for an upcoming movie shoot - like one female star who who apparently dropped 20 pounds in a matter of days on a liquid diet ahead of her latest movie role.

Still, the vast majority of us do want to look good on the beach, at our cousin's wedding or for our significant other. More importantly, we want to be the healthiest weight we can. Being overweight or obese can lead to serious, life-shortening health problems like high blood pressure and diabetes.

The good news is that we're not talking about a few extra pounds here and there, but a lot of extra fat. On women it shows up around the hips and thighs. On men it's most obvious in a big belly.

Remember, those glamorous people up on the movie theater screen or on the cover of the entertainment magazines are far from being average - your doctor or health provider is the best person to tell you if your current weight is a problem. For example, if you work out regularly or are an athlete or body builder with ripping abs all that heavier-than-fat muscle could make you technically "overweight"!!

For a rough guide to discovering your ideal weight/height ratio before you embark on a diet, check out the following chart. The numbers are a composite average for women and men of medium build, aged 25-60. Allow 3-5 pounds for clothes.

Ideal Weight Chart

4 feet 10 inches: Ideal weight 110-126 pounds. Overweight up to 145 pounds. Obese over 145 pounds.

4 feet 11 inches: Ideal weight 112-130 pounds. Overweight up to 150 pounds. Obese over 150 pounds.

5 feet: Ideal weight 114-134 pounds. Overweight up to 155 pounds. Obese over 155 pounds.

5 feet 1 inches: Ideal weight 117-138 pounds. Overweight up to 160 pounds. Obese over 160 pounds.

5 feet 2 inches: Ideal weight 120-142 pounds. Overweight up to 165 pounds. Obese over 165 pounds.

5 feet 3 inches: Ideal weight 123-145 pounds. Overweight up to 170 pounds. Obese over 170 pounds.

5 feet 4 inches: Ideal weight 125-149 pounds. Overweight up to 175 pounds. Obese over 175 pounds.

5 feet 5 inches: Ideal weight 128-153 pounds. Overweight up to 180 pounds. Obese over 180 pounds.

5 feet 6 inches: Ideal weight 131-159 pounds. Overweight up to 185 pounds. Obese over 185 pounds.

5 feet 7 inches: Ideal weight 134-164 pounds. Overweight up to 191 pounds. Obese over 191 pounds.

5 feet 8 inches: Ideal weight 137-168 pounds. Overweight up to 197 pounds. Obese over 197 pounds.

5 feet 9 inches: Ideal weight 140-172 pounds. Overweight up to 203 pounds. Obese over 203 pounds.

5 feet 10 inches: Ideal weight 144-177 pounds. Overweight up to 209 pounds. Obese over 209 pounds.

5 feet 11 inches: Ideal weight 147-184 pounds. Overweight up to 216 pounds. Obese over 216 pounds.

6 feet: Ideal weight 150-190 pounds. Overweight up to 222 pounds. Obese over 222 pounds.

6 feet 1 inches: Ideal weight 153-196 pounds. Overweight up to 228 pounds. Obese over 228 pounds.

6 feet 2 inches: Ideal weight 156-202 pounds. Overweight up to 234 pounds. Obese over 234 pounds.

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About the Author

Andy G. Cooper is a Canadian journalist who writes about health matters. Check out his diet review website at http://dietsconsumerreports.com

Right Now Set The Date Lose The Weight Body Fat Begone by Jag252

"There is no better time than now. The time to live is now. The time to dream is now. The time to imagine and forget the past is now. The time to shine is now. The time to bleed, sweat, and determine yourself for the things you want most is now."

What are your main weight loss objectives?

1) Thunder thighs

2) Stomach Fat

3) Love Handles

4) Man Boobs

5) Flabby Arm Fat

6) All of the above

More than likely your dillema is how to lose overall body fat. Yes most people have particular areas ( as in the above list ) but it generaly comes down to a total body fat loss, weight loss and building lean muscle.

If you know anything about losing weight it is this you can't spot reduce fat. That is (as an example) if stomach fat is your main problem doing hundreds of Ab crunches will not reduce your stomach fat. Focusing on specific Ab exercises is only helpful after you lose that layer of fat covering your Ab's.

Here's the deal!! It is only by total body fat loss that you will then be able to see your Ab's and the overall musculature that you've been hiding.

So What are the keys to losing all that body fat?

1) Diet and when I say Diet (actually diet is a poor choice of a word for this ) what I really want you to think of is eating clean.

First Let me let you in on a little secret

You don't have to have the absolute perfect diet ( I did it again oh well) Yes you need to kick the junk food habit (my weakness is peanut M&M's ) but you know what? I still allow myself to indulge in them from time to time.

Stay away from the fast food fat joints they are killers. It is a matter of developing a clean eating plan, planning out your meals a few deays ahead of time helps alot.

Portion control is usually the biggie. I am sure you have heard the best meal plan for losing fat is eating 5-6 meals a day. The key to this is your eating smaller portios spread out through the day.

You can essentially eat breakfast ( eat the bulk of your carbs early in the day) lunch and dinner but inbetween have 2-3 snacks a day. Snacks consisting of fruit, vegetables, nuts, whole grain products, non fat milk products.

Some benefits of snacking:

1) Healthy snacks provide fiber and nutrients your body needs.

2) You can curb the feeling of hunger or starvation right before a meal, which prevents overeating. Snacking may help you eat smaller portions and reduce your calorie intake.

3)Though individual calorie needs vary, your body needs fewer calories as you age.

4) Eating smaller meals more often may help you stay on track.

Eating clean is a matter of determination and motivation if you want that fat free body there are certain sacrifices you must make. I can tell you that once you get into the habit and seeing that fat free body in the mirror everyday you will wonder why you didn't do this sooner.

There is no time like the present

Right Now Set The Date Lose the Weight

This is just the start I will be doing a series of these articles digging deeper into nutrition for losing that body fat, exercise workout programs for losing fat and gaining lean muscle.

Talk to you soon

About the Author

Here is some calorie numbers for some healthy snacks:

Banana 1 medium banana - 118g Calories: 105

Apple 6.5oz Calories: 96

Raw Almonds 20 almonds Calories: 139

Right Now Set The Date Lose the Weight!

Have Success With Your Weight Loss Plan by Melvin Davis

Have you ever had to pick a weight loss plan? Let me show you the most effective way to be successful with your weight loss plan. Review my powerful steps to use when making this major decision in choosing a plan. There are different types of weight problems, different reasons for losing weight. So you will need to follow my sensible and yet highly successful steps to use in succeeding with the right weight loss plan for you. Control your hunger and lose weight.

We all at some time will have to encounter the battle of losing some of the weight that we gain during our lifetime.

The more weight you gain the more deterioration of the body you will have. In order to have and maintain a good physical fit body, you will need a good weight loss program. Follow the steps below so that you will be using the most effective way to be successful with your weight loss plan. Sculpt, Tone and Lose Weight Fast.

YOU MUST USE SENSIBLE THINKING, PRACTICAL REASONING AND BE LEVELHEADED.

You must use your body mass index (BMI) to help determine the amount of weight you will have to lose. If your BMI is in between 19 through 24.9, then you probably do not need to lose weight. On the other hand if your BMI is in between 25 through 29.9, you must immediately find a good weight loss plan. Lord have mercy on you if you reach a 30 and above BMI. Regardless you will still need to know how to select the correct weight loss plan for you.

SET A REACHABLE GOAL!

Its one thing to be anxious or to set an appropriate goal that allows the plan to work for you. When you start out on a weight loss plan don't aim too high or you will fail!

MENTALLY VISUALIZE THE WAY YOU WANT TO LOOK.

OK, while you are visualizing, see your self working hard by exercising. Now when you are actually exercising go back to your vision of you working hard and follow suit.

BE CONSISTENT!

Once you have started your program, you will be faced with many obstacles like never before in your life. This is the time that you must look at the benefits that you will receive for building consistency in your weight loss plan.

REWARD YOURSELF FOR REACHING DIFFERENT LEVEL OF GOALS IN YOUR PROGRAM.

Sometimes you have to be your own support when you are trying to accomplish your goals. With your weight loss plan set different levels of goals and rewards that equal the level of the goal. Let's say you lose 5 lbs., you shouldn't go shopping for a new wardrobe. Instead for 5 lbs treat yourself to buying a belt or hat.

No matter how good your weight loss plan is...without execution, that's all it is a weight loss plan. Be sure to record your progress as a method for your reward system. Design Your Weight Loss Plan & & Lose 1 Inch Off Your Waist!

About the Author

I tried for years to eat like a horse and maintain a good physical body. Well, it doesn't work that way! Even If you've been a sensible eater all of your life, you are bound to gain weight. I played sports but I didn't have a plan for maintaining my weight. So, I've gotten my weight under control, after many years of trying. So I know good programs from bad ones. Check out my website because I have some good Top Proven Weight Loss Programs