United Security Life and Health Life Insurance Offers Tips to Prevent Unhealthy Weight Gain During the Holiday Season

Bedford Park, IL (PRWEB) October 31, 2011

Statistics show that the average American gains one to two pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. And although that does not seem like a lot, statistics also show that most Americans do not lose that weight. (http://www.webmd.com/Tone Detox/features/holiday-foods-Tone Detox) Year after year, those extra pounds can add up and contribute to being overweight or obesity later in life. United Security Life and Health Insurance Company offer an easy to follow guide to help avoid holiday weight gain this year.

“With the already hectic schedules most Americans have, and then adding-in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, along with festive parties, healthy eating and exercise are usually the first things to go. The result unfortunately is unwanted and unhealthy extra pounds by the start of the New Year,” explained Leonard Hertko, M.D., Medical Advisor, United Security Life and Health. “No one wants to be on a strict Tone Detox over the holidays. We all want to enjoy the abundance of traditional favorite foods. This can be achieved with a little planning and keeping-in-mind a few healthy tips.”

Dr. Hertko offers the following tips this holiday season:

1.     Never go to a party hungry. It is important not to skip meals or go to a festive function on an empty stomach. If you do, you are more likely to overeat and consume extra calories.

2.    Watch your alcohol consumption. In addition to the dangers of consuming too much alcohol, drinks are loaded with empty calories that can add-up fast. Alcohol can expand your appetite since it causes an increase in the acid level in your stomach, which in turn makes you feel hungrier.

3.    Stay active. People who are more active during the holidays do not gain weight. It is important to squeeze at least 15 extra minutes of exercise into your day. This can easily be achieved by taking the stairs at work instead of the elevator, taking the dog for a walk, or doing something active with your children. The point is, you want to balance your exercise level with your calorie consumption. By doing this, you will not gain that extra holiday weight.

4.    Keep your portions small. When going through the buffet line, do not load-up your plate with giant size portions. Smaller sized samples of your favorite foods will keep you satisfied and will help avoid that overstuffed, uncomfortable feeling.

5.    Make smart choices. To shave calories, go easy on the nuts, cheeses, cream sauces, gravy, butter, and whipped cream. All of these foods are high in fat and will quickly increase your calorie intake. Add more fruits and vegetables to your Tone Detox, both offer less calories and are healthier for you. Enjoy just one of your favorite desserts, and stay away from eating handfuls of cookies and other small desserts which you are more likely to over eat on.

Dr. Hertko concluded, “If you keep these helpful tips in mind, when you attend your next holiday gathering you will be armed with the tools needed to manage your calorie intake and avoid those extra holiday pounds. Obesity can lead to potentially serious health problems including heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. In addition, being obese can affect a person’s overall quality of life which can lead to depression.”

About United Security Life and Health Insurance Company:

USL&H is a regional insurance carrier that offers cancer, critical illness, accident hospital indemnity, disability income, and health and life insurance products to individuals and families. Founded in 1973, USL&H is licensed to sell its products in Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana and Missouri and Nebraska through a network of independent insurance agents. USL&H has named the Fisher House Foundation as its charitable partner for 2011. USL&H will be donating one dollar to the Fisher House Foundation for every new business policy that is written in 2011. Company employees will also participate in a variety of special fundraising events that will benefit the Fisher House. For more information on United Security Life and Health Insurance Company please visit the company’s website at http://www.uslandh.com.

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10 Chino Hills Weight Loss Tips From Dr. Saman Bakhtiar

Chino Hills, CA (PRWEB) December 27, 2011

The American Dietetic Association recommends that men improve their overall health by watching the size of their waistline. Many people are too focused on what the scale reads, but have not measured their stomach fat appropriately. The ADA says that men whose waist measures more than 40 inches are at an increased risk for heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

“The fat surrounding the internal organs is called visceral fat,” explains Dr. Saman Bakhtiar of Fit Concepts Chino Hills Weight Loss Center. He adds, “Abdominal fat, in particular, is believed to be worse than fat, say, in the thighs. Here at Fit Concepts, we’re committed to helping our clients achieve all of their health and fitness goals, whether it’s to take their blood pressure and cholesterol levels down a few notches or to drop pant sizes.”

Sam’s Chino Hills Weight Loss Center offers the following tips:

Know your waist measurement. Wrap a tape measure over your bare skin an inch above the belly button at the narrowest portion of the torso. The tape measure should be held comfortably – not too tight, nor too loose. At Fit Concepts, a Chino Hills weight loss professional measures every new client to help individuals track progress throughout the program.

Get your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers from your doctor. These are important figures to track during your Chino Hills weight loss journey too. At Fit Concepts, we strive for total body health, which goes beyond what the scale says to heart health and mental health as well.

Eat foods rich in antioxidants, like green leafy vegetables – spinach, Brussels sprouts, artichokes.

Avoid red meat. Instead, eat lean protein like boneless skinless chicken breast, fish and soy.

Consume whole grains like brown rice, whole wheat bread and whole wheat pasta instead of white potatoes, white bread, or white rice.

Cut back on alcohol consumption.

Reduce portion sizes.

Exercise your core with planks, sit-ups, push-ups, and lateral lifts.

Do cardio several times a week, especially interval training cardio, to get your heart rate up.

Focus on building more muscle to burn the most calories in and out of the gym.

 

“Starting a full body Chino Hills weight loss program is the key to success,” Dr. Sam explains. “You need a consistent workout plan three times a week and you need to eat right, plain and simple. We make the process easy for you, but you still have to do the work. Realize that once your waistline is reduced, you will also reduce your health risks.”

About Sam Bakhtiar

Sam Bakhtiar is a Persian-born American with over twenty years of experience in fitness training and body building. After completing B.S in Premed and Nutrition, Sam also received a degree of doctorate of Chiropractics. Along with being one of the best fitness trainers, Sam is also a business and marketing expert. After establishing a successful fitness training business with substantial income, Sam is helping other professionals in the industry to achieve their business goals. For more information, please contact using the following information.

Contact Information:

Sam Bakhtiar

Fitness Concepts

909-393-9075

http://www.FitConcepts.com

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Burn That Belly Fat – Tips For Getting Rid Of Stubborn Belly Fat

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The truth is that stressful living, overeating and not exercising enough takes it’s toll on everyone and while it might seem like your big belly just suddenly expanded, the truth is that it has been slowly growing for quite some time.
If you are smart, you will recognize this and take steps to remedy it because not only is belly fat unsightly, it is also harmful to your health. Taking the necessary steps now is important, because it only gets harder to lose it as time goes on!

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The first tip about losing belly fat is the most important tip of all. There are no fast ways to loose the fat around your stomach. Knowing how to get rid of belly fat is a great motivator in weight loss. If you know how to eliminate fat from your body, you are more likely to succeed the next time you try.

1. Portion Control is the key to healthy eating. No matter what foods you eat, if you eat too much it will give negative results. Eating small frequent meals will also help with portion control. It is recommended to eat four to six small meals a day.

2. Your morning snack attack is caused by a dip in blood sugar levels. Fiber-rich oatmeal stays in your stomach for hours, staving off a doughnut run.

3. Alcohol must be avoided as it contains lots of calories (7 calories/ gram). Alcohol also impacts body sugar levels, and would greatly help your effort to reduce/ lose belly fat.

4. Don’t drop dairy products from your Tone Detox. Dairy products are high in calcium. If you do not have enough calcium in your Tone Detox, you may find it harder to loose weight and keep that weight from coming back. To avoid unnecessary fat, eat low or non-fat dairy products.

5. Do not try to lose belly fat with a crash Tone Detox. Crash diets do not teach you healthy eating habits. These diets may slow your metabolism and make you gain weight in the long run.

6. Everyone needs a little fat — it controls hunger. Go for monounsaturated fats like olive or canola oil. They will help keep your cholesterol under control and satisfy cravings. This is one of the best natural weight loss.

7. Eating balanced Tone Detox and avoid foods with high sugar/ caffeine level. Foods rich in nutrients/ fiber must be increased in our diets like fresh vegetables/ fruits/ oatmeal/ whole grain etc. Healthy foods maintain insulin levels and control blood sugar levels. Hunger is also controlled which means you can lose belly fat quite quickly.

8. If you are starting an exercise program, start slow. You don’t want to overextend your body. Remember that you can still get benefits if you cut a thirty minute exercise session into three ten minute segments as you build your muscle and aerobic strength.  Cardio workouts are great for people who like running or biking. These will promote a healthy heart along with weight loss. This will also help rid the body of belly fat. You will feel stronger and healthier over all.  Full body workouts such as swimming will work most muscles groups in the body. This will promote over all muscles tone and help lose belly fat.

9. Getting adequate sleep would help avoid overeating and may help to lose belly fat. Good sleep would also ensure staying more active during daytime giving you chance to burn more fat and lose belly weight by being more energetic.

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Question by al.fa.90: What is something that can help me while I work to lose weight? Tone Detox/exercise tips? Anything!?
I’m currently in my first week of changing my eating habits and beginning exercising to lose weight and get in shape. What is some advice or tips that can help me stay focused and dedicated? Does anyone have some tips or secrets to fight cravings? Advice on exercise? What can help me so that I can stay dedicated? Any and all advice is welcome!

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If you want to lose weight faster and get in shape, you’ll need to eat less and exercise more. Bottom
line: 1,050 to 1,200 calories and one hour of exercise a day (but be sure not to dip
below this calorie level for safety’s sake). On this type of plan, you can expect to
lose 3-5 pounds the first week.

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