7 Things You Should Never Do To Lose Weight

The attempt to lose weight may lead you to adopt various methods – including diets and exercise regimes – that you may spend days over, without really achieving any results.

 

So, where have you been going wrong? What did you NOT do to get this right? Confused? Then read on for the possibilities and for what NOT to do:

 

1. Skip Breakfast
Breakfast is the most essential meal of the day. It is the meal you consume after a night of fasting. Moreover, breakfast provides the energy required by the body to do every day activities, and assists in the smooth functioning of the metabolism.

 

2. Eat After Long Gaps
Eating small yet frequent meals or snacks is healthier than eating after long gaps. Contrary to what you may believe, not eating for long periods of time can be very harmful. It could lead to slower metabolism and crash in levels of blood sugar. The subsequent lack of weight loss is but obvious.

 

3. Have an Erratic Routine
Irregular hours at work, no fixed time for meals, and the lack of a schedule or routine for day-to-day activities disrupts smooth bodily functions. One such function is the metabolism, responsible for the digestion of food and burning of calories.

 

4. Eat Unhealthy Food Often
Dig those fries and hamburgers? Well, eating too many of those has probably not let you reduce weight! An overdose of oily, greasy and fattening food slows down the metabolism and builds up the calories.

 

5. Add Liquid Calories
Drink up to reduce dehydration. But do not overdo it and cause weight gain! Huge amounts of alcohol intake can slow the metabolism despite your exercise regime being in place.

 

6. Eat Larger Portions at One Go
If you think you have been endeavoring to lose weight by eating at larger intervals, think again! The longer the gaps, the more difficult it is to lose weight. So, eat more often, and never make the interval between two meals or snacks more than a couple of hours.

 

7. Give Up A Type of Food CompletelyWhilst it may be advised to not eat a particular food in excess, it may not necessarily imply that you give up eating that food completely. Instead, consume it in moderation!

 

Whilst it is important to know the right things to do in order to lose weight systematically, it is an oft-neglected fact that many people also ought to know what should NOT be done. If you must, know the facts and always consult a professional when in doubt.

-ALBERT

"நாம் எப்படியோ நம் எண்ணங்களும் அப்படியே"

மத்தியான வெயில் கொளுத்திக்கொண்டிருந்தது.

மரத்தடியில் ஒருவன் நன்றாக உறங்கிக்கொண்டிருந்தான்.

அந்த வழியாக வந்த விறகுவெட்டி அவனைப்பார்த்தான்.

“கடுமையான உழைப்பாளியாக இருக்க வேண்டும் உழைத்த

களைப்பால் தான் இந்த வெயிலிலும் இப்படிஉறங்குகிறான்.”

என நினைத்துக் கொண்டே சென்றான்.

அடுத்ததாக திருடன் ஒருவன் அந்த வழியாக வந்தான்

“இரவு முழுவதும் கண்விழித்து திருடி இருப்பான் போல

தெரிகிறது அதனால்தான் இந்த சுட்டெரிக்கும் வெயிலிலும்

அடித்துப் போட்டது போல் தூங்குகிறான் “

என நினைத்துக்கொண்டே சென்றான்.

மூன்றாவதாக குடிகாரன் ஒருவன் அந்த வழியாக வந்தான்.

“காலையிலேயே நன்றாக குடித்துவிட்டான் போல இருக்கிறது

அதனால்தான் குடிமயக்கத்தில் இப்படி விழுந்து கிடக்கிறான்

என நினைத்துக்கொண்டே சென்றான்.

சிறிது நேரத்தில் துறவி ஒருவர் வந்தார்.

இந்த நண்பகலில் இப்படி உறங்கும் இவர் முற்றும் துறந்த

ஞானியாகத்தான் இருக்க வேண்டும் வேறுயாரால்

இத்தகைய செயலை செய்ய முடியும்” என அவரை வணங்கி

விட்டு சென்றார்.

"நாம் எப்படியோ நம் எண்ணங்களும் அப்படியே"

“ படித்ததில் பிடித்தது”

-    ஆல்பர்ட்

Monarch Butterfly Migration

The Monarch butterfly (scientific name: Danaus plexippus) is perhaps the best known of all North American butterflies. It is easily recognizable by its bright orange-red wings, with black veins and white spots along the edges. The Monarch butterfly is famous for its southward migration from Canada to Mexico and the northward return back to Canada in summer. Every fall, millions of these butterflies fly west to their wintering grounds in California and Mexico, covering the trees there with their bright shimmering wings. These butterflies congregate into colonies, clustering onto the pine and oyamel trees. In many cases, they are so thick that the trees turn orange in color and branches sag from the weight. It’s a remarkable sight that attracts scores of tourists.

 

The Monarchs are the only butterfly that migrates both north and south as the birds do regularly, but no individual makes the entire round trip, because the migration period spans the life of three to four generations of the butterfly. Monarch butterflies are also one of the few insects which can cross the Atlantic.

 

-Albert

12 Indian Foods That Cut Fat

You don't have to acquire a taste for olive oil, seaweed or soya to maintain a low-fat, healthy diet. Indian cuisine can be healthy too, if it's cooked with oil and ingredients that take care of your heart and health.

 

Ayurveda suggests you include all tastes — sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter and astringent — in at least one meal each day, to help balance unnatural cravings. Here are 12 foods that can help you lose weight and gain health:

Turmeric : Curcumin, the active component of turmeric, is an object of research owing to its properties that suggest they may help to turn off certain genes that cause scarring and enlargement of the heart. Regular intake may help reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol and high blood pressure, increase blood circulation and prevent blood clotting, helping to prevent heart attack.

 

Cardamom : This is a thermogenic herb that increases metabolism and helps burn body fat. Cardamom is considered one of the best digestive aids and is believed to soothe the digestive system and help the body process other foods more efficiently.

 

Chillies : Foods containing chillies are said to be as foods that burn fat. Chillies contain capsaicin that helps in increasing the metabolism. Capsaicin is a thermogenic food, so it causes the body to burn calories for 20 minutes after you eat the chillies.

 

Curry leaves : Incorporating curry leaves into your daily diet can help you lose weight. These leaves flush out fat and toxins, reducing fat deposits that are stored in the body, as well as reducing bad cholesterol levels. If you are overweight, incorporate eight to 10 curry leaves into your diet daily. Chop them finely and mix them into a drink, or sprinkle them over a meal.

 

Garlic : An effective fat-burning food, garlic contains the sulphur compound allicin which has anti-bacterial effects and helps reduce cholesterol and unhealthy fats.

 

Mustard oil : This has low saturated fat compared to other cooking oils. It has fatty acid, oleic acid, erucic acid and linoleic acid. It contains antioxidants, essential vitamins and reduces cholesterol, which is good for the heart.

 

Cabbage : Raw or cooked cabbage inhibits the conversion of sugar and other carbohydrates into fat. Hence, it is of great value in weight reduction.

 

Moong dal : The bean sprouts are rich in Vitamin A, B, C and E and many minerals, such as calcium, iron and potassium. It is recommended as a food replacement in many slimming programmes, as it has a very low fat content. It is a rich source of protein and fibre, which helps lower blood cholesterol level. The high fibre content yields complex carbohydrates, which aid digestion, are effective in stabilising blood sugar and prevent its rapid rise after meal consumption.

 

Honey : It is a home remedy for obesity. It mobilises the extra fat deposits in the body allowing it to be utilised as energy for normal functions. One should start with about 10 grams or a tablespoon, taken with hot water early in the morning.

 

Buttermilk : It is the somewhat sour, residual fluid that is left after butter is churned. The probiotic food contains just 2.2 grams of fat and about 99 calories, as compared to whole milk that contains 8.9 grams fat and 157 calories. Regular intake provides the body with all essential nutrients and does not add fats and calories to the body. It is thus helpful in weight loss.

Millets : Fibre-rich foods such as millets - jowar, bajra, ragi, etc - absorb cholesterol and help increase the secretion of the bile that emulsifies fats. 
Cinnamon and cloves: Used extensively in Indian cooking, the spices have been found to improve the function of insulin and to lower glucose, total cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides in people with type 2 diabetes.

-Albert

HAPPY HOLI హోలీశుభాకాంక్షలు!

Hi Friends,

Wishing you & your family

 a shower of all the beautiful colors of life.

Hearty wishes for good health, prosperity and

business achievements at this prismatic eve.

Happy Holi!

-ALBERT.

హాయ్ ఫ్రెండ్స్,

హోలీ శుభాకాంక్షలు!

-ALBERT.

- With Regards

    ALBERT

Secrets to Never Fall Sick

Do you find yourself always under the weather? Do you take more sick leave than others at your workplace? Falling sick too often doesn't have to be a something you live with. Check out these secrets to stay healthy and never fall sick.

Nap in the afternoon

Doctors say the ideal nap time is 1 PM to 3 PM in the afternoon since this is when our bodies are most in need of rest. While the number and effectiveness of disease-fighting immune cells increase with more sleep, a lack of it has been found to promote health attack-causing calcium build up in the heart arteries, and restrict the production of the human growth hormone, which limits the body’s ability to repair itself.

Drink moderately

As opposed to popular perception, sipping a spirit or two increases longevity and decreases the risk of heart disease by 20 to 50 per cent. According to a study conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, people who drink moderately do not get frequently hospitalised and have fewer disabilities than the general population.

Eat yogurt

A diet devoid of dahi or yoghurt is incomplete. The probiotic, or good, living bacteria present in yogurt have a favourable impact on many gastrointestinal conditions. It also helps to lower blood pressure, decrease cholesterol and strengthen the immune system. Eat at least one serving of yogurt daily to reap its benefits.

 

Consume less

A recent study claims a calorie-restricted diet in which participants ate up to 25 per cent less than they did normally, reduced overall cholesterol, triglyceride levels and blood pressure. But this doesn't mean you go into a starvation mode. To avoid vitamin deficiencies, make sure that whatever you are eating is nutritionally dense. Avoid simple sugars, make sure your protein intake is sufficient and don’t forget to eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Steer clear of supplements, packaged and canned food; they do nothing to contribute to your health.

 

Turn to yoga

For time immemorial, Ayurveda has stressed the need for yoga in our daily lives. Yoga’s mindbody-breathing exercises strengthen and balance the immune system, stimulate it and effectively destroy sickness-causing microbes. Practising yoga regularly can reverse several risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure and sugar.

Walk about in office

Sitting for long hours is not only unavoidable, but it is seriously injurious to your health, even if you exercise regularly. The more time people spend seated, the higher the risk of obesity, heart diseases and death. So, if you work in front of a computer all day, ensure that you take breaks every 45 minutes to walk about.

Strengthen friendships

People who have a strong social support system have a healthy immune system and are less likely to succumb to inflammatory disease. Having no close friends increases the risk of having a first-time heart attack by about 50 per cent. To maximise the benefits of your social network, meet them over lunch or go shopping together, or chat with them over the phone. But avoid e-mail or Facebook unless your folks stay in a different country or city.

With Regards,

Albert