http://www.fastweightlosetoday.com We are a health and fitness website with a strong focus on how to lose weight fast, dieting and fitness. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:14:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So, now that you've determined whether or not you are at a healthy weight, how many calories are right for you? For now, we want to assess how many calories you need. A calorie is a scientific way to measure energy. You need to know about how physically active you ... http://www.fastweightlosetoday.com/your-healthy-level-of-physical-activity    Part of it comes down to: Feeling better! Looking better! Not so bad, right? In the big picture, it also comes down to good physical health. If that’s not enough, there’s also that sense of well-being you get from regular physical activity—a constructive way to deal with the demands of ... http://www.fastweightlosetoday.com/whats-in-it-for-me   What are nutrients? Nutrients are substances that play a role in health. For example, vitamins and minerals are nutrients, as are fats, protein, and carbohydrates. Nutrients are in foods and can come from dietary supplements. Nutrients consumed should come primarily from foods. Foods contain vitamins and minerals that are often ... http://www.fastweightlosetoday.com/what-are-nutrients   When you’re choosing packaged foods, look at the sodium content on the Nutrition Facts label. Use the percent Daily Value (% DV) to help limit your sodium intake. 5% DV or ... http://www.fastweightlosetoday.com/tips-for-eating-less-salt   Fats and oils are part of a healthy diet and play many important roles in the body. Fat provides energy and is a carrier of important nutrients such as vitamins A, D, E, and K and carotenoids. But fat can impact the health of our hearts and arteries in a ... http://www.fastweightlosetoday.com/the-skinny-on-fats   Staying at—or getting to—a healthy weight helps us in several ways. Remember: Not only does it help us get to that "better me," but research shows it plays an important role in reducing the risk of several types of chronic diseases. In chapter 4, "Where to Start," you identified what ... http://www.fastweightlosetoday.com/the-balancing-act-food-and-physical-activity “What exactly does a healthy lifestyle mean? Deny myself the very pleasures of eating? Is this the end of eating out? What about my hectic life? Seriously, how much physical activity do you really expect me to get each day?" Sometimes, it's hard enough to get everything done in a ... http://www.fastweightlosetoday.com/much-more-than-a-diet   Most of us know we need to be physically active to be healthy. It’s not new information, but it leaves us with many questions and many opinions. There’s plenty of information about physical activity, but sorting through it and figuring out what to do can be challenging. Instead of answering ... http://www.fastweightlosetoday.com/making-physical-activity-part-of-a-healthier-you  We found a list of helpful health and weight loss information for you. Weight loss to lower elevated blood pressure in overweight and obese persons with high blood pressure. Weight loss to lower ... http://www.fastweightlosetoday.com/identification-evaluation-and-treatment-of-overweight-and-obesity-in-adults   How many fruits and vegetables do you need each day? How does this number compare with what you usually eat each day? Let’s look at at example eating plan. ... http://www.fastweightlosetoday.com/how-many-fruits-and-vegetables-do-you-need