Other times, you just feel lazy and you don’t want to cook. Either way, fast food seems like a good option.

Thing is, eating out too much can really help you screw the pooch when it comes to your diet … there are healthy alternatives mixed in among all the fattening choices. Your best bet is to learn some common sense guidelines about what makes each item unhealthy and choose one of the healthy items.

It’ll also help if you study the menus of some of your favorite fast food restaurants. You’ll most likely be able to look up their nutrition facts online. Do that and you’ll know for sure how many calories are in your favorite fast food meals.

Now here’s your quick guide to eating healthy and keeping the pounds off while eating fast food …

Some Quick Guidelines:

1. Grilled Meats. Grilled meats are a much healthier way of cooking rather than deep fried, breaded meats. If the fast food place you’re visiting has the option of choosing crispy or fried chicken versus a grilled patty, choose the grilled one. If the place is like KFC, and the grilled meat isn’t really grilled, then just eat the deep fried, breaded meats and avoid the side carbs (biscuits, etc).
2. Skip the Fries. (Almost) Always. This one was SO HARD for me to get over because I love the way fries taste. I imagine kicking the heroin habit is easier than this. But I’ve probably had about a handful of fries in the last 1.5-2 years so I’m doing good! Nothing but starchy carbs and trans fats here.
3. Healthier Sides. Some fast food places will offer alternatives to a side of fries. You may be able to opt for some healthy fruit or salad instead. Or you could do the healthiest side option–don’t get any!
4. Don’t Super Size. Less calories = less fat. And they only supersize the fries and the soda! WTF? I want a super sized cheeseburger man!
5. Diet Soda. I used to laugh at the fat guy who orders the big greasy meal and then orders a diet soda, as if it’ll make a difference. Well it does make a difference, but, not if your packing fries into your mouth too! Big sandwich, skip the fries or chips, and a diet soda can go a long way towards filling you up and helping you not eat as much … Water or unsweetened tea is a good choice too …

Examples Of Healthy Meals At Popular Fast Food Joints

Here’s a list of some healthy choices you can make at some of the most popular fast food restaurants:

1. Taco Bell. Taco Bell has come out with a “Fresco Style” menu that allows you to choose popular menu items in a lower calorie style. A menu item ordered fresco style will come back with a special healthier salsa and it’ll also lack cheese. (I personally don’t take this option since the only time I eat Taco Bell is when I’m drunk anyways, but it’s worth noting)
2. McDonalds. They now offer an extended list of “premium salads”. However, it’s still easy to get fooled into thinking something is healthy when it really isn’t. Make sure you use a low fat dressing on your salad (half a pack if you can) and opt for the grilled chicken. If you grab the ranch and crispy chicken, you may as well be ordering a Big Mac! A burger or two with no sides and a diet coke/unsweet tea will fill you up with less calories too.
3. Subway. As healthy as they claim to be, there’s still a crap-load of empty bread carbs here. Try a salad, throw some protein in there with some chicken, avoid the chips, you should be good to go.
4. Wendy’s. My all-time favorite fast food joint. If you order a value meal you can definitely opt out of the fries. You can substitute for a baked potato, mandarin oranges, and more. If you’re fasting, the Triple Baconator is the ultimate one burger per day — 1300 calories of fat and protein goodness. That’ll be it sir!
5. Burger King. Like the rest of the popular fast food chains, Burger King has followed suit and made changes. You can opt for healthier alternatives like salads, chicken, etc. You can also do the one big burger thing with their whoppers if you’re fasting.
6. K.F.C. Has actually got a GREAT menu item — the Double-down sandwich. Low carbs. High protein and only 500 calories. Fills you up and keeps the calories down. I bet you could lose 20lbs on an all Double-Down Diet.
7. Chipotle. Not really fast food, but an AMAZING restaurant and probably the best choice for eating healthy. Some whiny punks complain about oversized portions but if you order the right stuff, it’s good portion sizes of good food. Skip the extra 1500 cals of empty carbs that comes with the tortillas, get a bowl instead, fill it with meats, salsa, fajita peppers, mounds of guacamole and lettuce and you’re kickin’ serious Bootay. Use the Chipotle Fan Nutrition Calculator to see the different macro-nutrient and calorie profiles of your food combos and enjoy!

For all other restaurants, you can make an educated decision about the healthy items from the menu. If you’re unsure, use some common sense guidelines:

* Avoid empty carbs (fries, tortillas, chips, biscuits, etc)
* Layoff the transfats (deep fried foods, fries, etc)
* Avoid the sugar (no sodas, no sweet tea, no ice creams, etc)
* Try not to cram so much of it in your mouth a.k.a. watch your portion sizes

Follow the tips in this short article and you’re sure to lose weight while eating fast food.

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The truth is, most top professional trainers have a complete schedule of fitness training clients in their local area or town. So, it’s impossible for this type of local career trainer to just pick up and hit the road when a special, high level client comes along and asks if they can travel with them for weeks or months at at time.

And even if the pay is better than good, that trainer still has to consider the real possibility of not having any clients when they get back from the road trip. Because the clients still have personal fitness needs to be met – and health goals to reach. So, it’s highly likely they will want to hire another instructor when their primary trainer goes on the road for an extended amount of time.

This unlikely scenario would very rarely work out in the real world.

So, is there even such thing as a traveling personal trainer? Is it possible to find a true fitness pro to hit the road for special assignments?

There sure is. You just have to know where to look for then and what to expect in terms of being able to hire a high quality pro who can deliver the goods while on the road with you.

Here’s how to go about your undercover search for your traveling coach:

ONE: Try to get in touch with an up and coming fitness author. Be sure to interview him/her for compatibility

TWO: Approach a training center owner who may be able to be gone for several weeks at a time.

THREE: Get in touch with a fitness DVD personality who may have enough schedule flexibility to go on the road for extended fitness assignments. Be sure to interview for solid credentials – not just hype and glamour.

FOUR: If you find a trainer who fits your needs, then you may want to consider a long term relationship with that person, so you know you have yourself covered anytime you need to leave town. Just the piece of mind itself, in this type of arrangement, is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

So, how much does a top notch traveling personal trainer cost?

You can expect to pay between $1,250 and $3,500 dollars (USA) per day for a bonafide trainer who knows how to work with clients on the road. And, it should be no surprise, you’ll also be expected to pay for all reasonable expenses for the trip, including the obvious ones: airfare, hotel accommodations and meals. Pretty straightforward.

Most training pros are not aware of this type of unique fitness service, let alone be approached to provide it. So, if you do choose to contact one, via a cold call – be sure to give them enough information so they don’t’ think you are pulling their leg or kidding around.

You should request references and do a bit of background checking on your prospective traveling fitness pro. This type of professional relationship is closer than with any other person you will work with – and there has to be a certain level of trust, open communication and mutual understanding – in addition to your two personalities being able to get along well.

Exercise Physiologist, Joey Atlas, is a Traveling Personal Trainer and Healthy Lifestyle Coach based out of Jacksonville, Florida. To learn more about his availability or to contact him go to: The Traveling Personal Trainer at http://JoeyAtlas.com/traveling-personal-trainer/

Author: Joey Atlas
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Most ladies are very self-conscious about the butt, thighs, belly, love-handle, and arm areas of their bodies. Here are six synergistic exercises to lift, tone and firm those trouble spot areas – right in the comfort and privacy of your own house, office – or even when you are on the road for business or vacation.

1 – Total Body Up & Downs: 20 repetitions. Take a slow deliberate pace on these and keep breathing through the whole motion.

2 – Slow Step Downs: 12 repetitions per leg. Move slowly – and feel free to hold onto a wall or banister for balance.

3 – Side Planks: Hold for 20 seconds per side. Remember to keep breathing gently on these.

4 – Single Leg Planks: Hold for 20 seconds per side. Same here – remember to keep breathing gently on these.

5 – Half-Body Slow Push-ups: 10 repetitions. Breath out on the way up – In on the way down, moving slowly.

6 – Single-Side Hip Extensions: Hold for 20 seconds per side. Move slowly and breath out on the way up – In on the way down.

These six body-weight exercises can be an effective Slim In 6 workout alternative. Together, they can be done as a circuit exercise session, with minimal rest time between each body-toning exercise. If one time through the circuit feels easy – then you can go through the circuit again. You can also increase the amount of time – or repetitions, in each exercise.

Always get your doctors clearance for exercise before you begin any type of fitness program. No matter what.

If you are cleared by your doctor to exercise freely – then feel free to add the above home exercise routine to what you already do – or use it as a foundation to build the rest of your home fitness program on.

For more in-depth, body-enhancing exercise instructions and videos visit http://www.ButtHipAndThighMakeover.com and say ‘Hello’ to The Woman’s Trainer, Joey Atlas.

No need to hesitate now – so if you’ve been cleared for exercise by your doctor, get started on your alternative to slim in 6

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1 – Bananas
This is one of my all time favorites – and I eat one every day. Bananas are a great source of magnesium (good for your bones and heart health) – and they are loaded with potassium (about 400 milligrams in a medium one). This is good since we are supposed to get close to 5,000 milligrams of potassium per day. Remember, potassium helps regulate blood pressure, fights bone loss and reduces your risk of kidney stones.

2 – Brown Rice
The difference between white rice and brown rice is not the color. White rice is brown rice AFTER it has been processed and devalued. Unlike white rice, brown rice is a true whole grain – because it still has the bran and germ of the natural grain. So you get the true ‘whole grain’ benefits – and about 10 times as much body-benefiting potassium and phosphorus.

3 – Bran
Either as cold cereal or hot cereal – bran kicks butt (I love oat bran cooked in water for breakfast [around 11:30am] with a medium banana, and 2 tablespoons of ground flax seed).

What do you get? A very nice dose of fiber, magnesium – and some VERY good quality carbohydrates.

4 – Brussel(s) Sprouts
Just 4 of these natural powerhouses gives you about 240 micrograms of vitamin K – which is twice the measly amount the average person gets in a full day. And trust me – you NEED vitamin K.

5 – Beef (Eye of Round is good)
Red meat is not evil – unless you are eating half a pound every day…

A 3 ounce serving of high quality beef gives you a body toning and strengthening dose of protein – at only 160 calories.

What else do you get from ‘the beef’? Zinc and vitamin B6 – two more essential elements you need to function optimally

6 – Broccoli
Yes – its STILL good for you… – As one of the top ‘dark green vegetables’ – you want to find a way to get this on your dinner table a few times a week if you are interested in reducing your chances of getting cancer – just to name a few…

7 – Blueberries
..VERY high in antioxidants …boost your brain function …helps lower cholesterol …loaded with vitamin K …may help prevent osteoporosis …prevents hardening of the arteries …loaded with fiber …should I keep going?

8 – Barley
Pearl barley has the outer husk removed – so DON’T eat it. You want WHOLE GRAIN barley – which still has the valuable husk. We all know the benefits of true whole grains – so no need for me to rehash here. You can also try bulgar or buckwheat groats (kasha) – as they are also nutrient packed whole grains.

There you have it – 8 simple, widely available foods you can include in your long term meal plans for optimal health and energetic fitness.

‘The Womens’ Trainer’ – Joey Atlas, is the genius behind the Top Butt, Hip and Thigh Toning Home Exercise Program for Women. Visit now for your FREE Lower Body Enhancement e-Guide.

He is also the brilliant author of Amazon.com Bestseller, ‘Fatness to Fitness’, one of the Top Fitness Books for anyone interested in lifelong fitness success. Visit both sites for more helpful tips and articles from Joey Atlas.

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1) Although breakfast is important – it DOES NOT have to be eaten first thing in the morning. I don’t eat breakfast until 10 or 11 am. And it wasn’t until I started doing this that I found it MUCH easier to keep my body fat down in the zone where I feel and look my best. The women and men who adopt this ‘meal shifting’ tactic love it because it helps them reduce calories and burn more fat by reducing the ‘daily window’ of calorie consumption.

Essentially – by condensing the amount of time, during the day, to consume calories – it makes it more difficult to ingest too many calories. This ‘unconventional’ tactic may not be popular with ‘by the book’ type nutritionists. But the truth is – it works and is quite safe and conservative for most people. And you will not lose any muscle – only fat and flab.

2) It’s ok to go 4 hours between meals. I know this may go against some things you’ve heard – such as – “You need to eat every 2 hours or your metabolism will shut down.” … but the truth is – your metabolism will not shut down. This is some kind of old ‘gym myth’ – and just isn’t true. Think about it – you are not a machine that needs food every 2 hours, around the clock. The human body is much more intelligent and efficient than that.

The human body was created with natural powers of inherent strength and flexibility – one of those being the ability to rely on calories at irregular, non-predetermined intervals which is in-line with nature itself.

3) Believe it or not – you don’t have to keep “changing your workouts to shock your body – and stay lean, etc…” – that’s another bull$#!t ‘gym myth’ that simply isn’t true. There are women and men who can find a program that works for them, delivers great results – and they can stick with that program forever – maybe with some minor variations. That’s it.

The ridiculous ‘gym terms’ such as plateau, sticking point, stale or stagnated – are all ‘made-up’ to create more excuses for why certain programs don’t deliver results – and to confuse ‘fitness seekers’ into thinking that fitness success is much more complicated than it actually is.

These are just 3 fitness and fat loss tips to help you move forward in your quest for physical success. For more fitness and fat loss tips, articles and programs be sure to visit…

‘The Womens’ Trainer’ – Joey Atlas, is the genius behind the Top Butt, Hip and Thigh Toning Home Exercise Program for Women. Visit now for your FREE Lower Body Enhancement e-Guide.

He is also the brilliant author of Amazon.com Bestseller, ‘Fatness to Fitness’, one of the Top Fitness Books for anyone interested in lifelong fitness success. Visit both sites for more helpful tips and articles from Joey Atlas.

Author: Joey Atlas
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This viewpoint continues to gain support, even though the desperate market for cellulite fighting products an services is expected to grow to over 200 million dollars a year by 2012.

In most of their summary references – these experts do allude to the fact that the only way to reduce or prevent the appearance of cellulite is through a properly structured and targeted exercise routine.

Even though the FDA has technically approved several dozen types of anti-cellulite gadgets, it only judges them on whether they provide short-term changes in appearance. Approvals are not based on actual, structural, long lasting reductions in cellulite.

“We don’t have any third party research data or official proof about how long the reduction effect lasts,” claims an FDA spokes-person referenced in the well known, Wall Street Journal in a feature article: “The Latest Cellulite Treatments Sound Too Smooth to Be True.” After reading this article – it’s hard to believe how many women still buy into these devices and gimmicks.

CST (Cosmetic Surgery Today) details the primary paradox in this industry of desperation, empty promises and big money:

Most of the anti-cellulite treatment plans require the woman to commit a series of cellulite reduction treatments in order to see any substantial changes. For example a series of about ten visits is the typical, ‘initial’ treatment plan, and women are ‘advised’ to maintain a sensible diet and healthy lifestyle throughout the cellulite treatment process.

Skeptics and critics of these beauty-spa/cosmetic procedures highlight that most treatments, at best, may only offer short term improvements, and that most are simply ‘jazzed-up’ massage sessions that only reduce the ripples & dimples, and the appearance of cellulite on a temporary basis – with no lasting improvements.

They also mention that those women who may have experienced improvements could have done so with properly targeted exercise alone.

But despite all the evidence of doubt, supporters (mainly the companies that sell them) of cellulite treatments state that these non-invasive cellulite treatment procedures are a viable way to drop a few inches, tighten loose skin and see changes within 3 – 4 months.

“None of these things has been shown in any definitive, objective way to offer improvement for cellulite areas,” states Bob Weiss of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. “If there was proof – women would be going crazy – and the undeniable proof would be all over the news and talk shows. There would be no debate.”

Cellulite device manufacturers stand behind their treatments’ effectiveness, however many women have been deeply disappointed. In reader surveys about a few anti-cellulite devices, just a small fraction of women said “Yes” to the straight question “Was the money you spent worth it?”…

- Vela-Shape, 10%

- Thermage, 34% (Thermage is a supposed skin ‘tightening’ device, but the company has recently included an anti-cellulite attachment – like on a vacuum cleaner.)

Other cellulite treatment machine were not officially rated: Smooth-Shapes from Elemé Medical Co., Velasmooth, the most recent edition of the ‘VelaShape’ from Syneron, The ‘Dermosonic’ by Sybaritic, and ‘Endermologie’ from L.P.G. Systems out of France.

Dermatologist Ava Chambon M.D. of Santa Monica, is very skeptical about what supposed cellulite removal treatments can offer. She states the claims of “This device will get rid of cellulite…” is one of the world’s top lies (costing women millions and millions every year), very close behind “I’ll call you in the morning, I promise.”

A more objective viewpoint is offered by Christopher Zachary M.D., chairman of the Dept. of Dermatology at U.C.I. He claims the dimply fat that frustrates so many women is just a secondary sex characteristic like breasts and wide hips that can only be improved with exercises that enhance the structure of the underlying muscles, beneath the skin that shows the cellulite bumps.

Visit http://www.CelluliteReductionReport.info right now to find out more about what cellulite actually is, what really gets rid of cellulite and why scams do not get rid of it.

It’s the only place to quickly learn How to Get Rid of Cellulite Permanently.

Author: Joey Atlas
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Do you know this type of woman?

She looks great in her ‘sexy jeans’… She looks amazing in a form fitted skirt… and she actually looks like a ‘hottie’ in her workout gear… But when she’s naked – she can’t stand to look at her trouble spots in the mirror because of her cellulite…

A bikini is out of the question… the short little dress won’t see the light of day… and her man is only allowed to “see her” with the lights off…

She doesn’t know why she has it. She’s heard so many different ‘theories’. And she’s wasted hundreds, if not, thousands on supposed ‘cellulite treatments’ – only to find more disappointment and frustration when her cellulite got worse, instead of better…

She may have even tried “the gym thing” – doing the same routine every other members does – again only to find the cellulite is still there…

She loves her weight, her size and even her shape… All she wants is to be cellulite free…

Truth be told there is only one proven way to get rid of cellulite. And yes, it is ‘exercise’ – but it’s not just any old fitness routine… The effective way to banish cellulite is with a specifically structured, laser-targeted cellulite reduction exercise program.

In order for the program to deliver the desired results, it must include these six principles called, R.E.D.U.C.E.

R.E.D.U.C.E.

1 – Replace all ‘weight and machine’ lower body exercises with bodyweight exercises — this may seem counter-intuitive to the mainstream ‘fitness’ approach to cellulite reduction – but its the main reason why it actually works…
2 – Emphasize the slowness of each repetition – This allows the whole muscle to be involved and properly engaged in each exercise – a key to lower body cellulite reduction
3 – Don’t get caught up in the ‘No pain – no gain’ mentality — this concept forces women to think “doing more is better” which is not the case. This actually prohibits the desired result of cellulite reduction and this is also where exercise related injuries occur…
4 – Utilize ‘items’ in your home for a complete lower body, anti-cellulite exercise program — items such as a cushioned chair or couch, a firm ottoman, and a pantry step stool are ideal…
5 – Concentrate on moving from one exercise to the next with no more than 20 seconds between sets — this is an important element for the cellulite reduction effect…
6 – Expect visible cellulite reduction to start within 2 – 3 weeks if you get your lower body sessions in three times per week (some women can get away with just two sessions per week).

It is widely know that cellulite affects women of all ages, body types, and body weights.

Unfortunately this allows for a lot of unscrupulous marketers of ‘hyped up’ products, to take advantage of desperate and hopeful women. They employ sneaky advertising tactics that prey on the emotional pain of this large target market – bringing in hundreds of millions of dollars in profits year after year – WITHOUT delivering the promised results…

But even when a woman tries the ‘exercise’ approach to cellulite reduction – she usually falls victim of simply not being on a cellulite-specific exercise program… Hence perpetuating her constant battle with all the ways her cellulite affects her daily life, attitude and happiness…

If you’ve “tried everything” with no results to show for your efforts -take a close look at your exercise program (if you are on one right now) and see how you can incorporate the principles of R.E.D.U.C.E. outlined above.

Most of all just be aware that the only way to get rid of the ‘orange peel’ look of your ‘problem zones’ is by proper stimulation of the muscles directly beneath your cellulite areas – not with some ‘bodybuilder’ routine, not with a magical rub-on cream and not with a vibrating toxin releasing massage treatment.

Joey Atlas is the Creator of NAKED BEAUTY, http://www.TruthAboutCellulite.com and the Publisher of the controversial ‘Cellulite Reduction Report’ Visit his site now to read the current issue of his report – it will blow your mind…

Also visit How to Get Rid of Cellulite

Author: Joey Atlas
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Here is how to make your own Fat Loss Quesadilla:

1) Start with a wrap that is made from whole grain – not just ‘with’ whole grain. In the future I will profile various brands and flavors – addressing the types of grains, fiber, etc. – One brand I like is the Wrap-itz from ‘Tam-X-icos!’ – but there are many others.

Pull out 2 tortillas.

2) Scramble an extra large egg using non-stick spray, such as Pam Organic Olive Oil Spray.

3) Keep in mind, this is a 2 serving quesadilla, so you can share it with someone or save the 2nd serving for tomorrow’s lunch. Using a pan that will allow the tortilla to lay flat in, warm the pan on very low heat.

4) Add a tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil to the pan and a tablespoon of butter (or Olivio). Then place one tortilla in the pan. Add 2 rounded tablespoons of cheddar cheese and spread evenly on tortilla.

5) Add the following:

- quarter cup of canned green beans.

- 2 rounded tablespoons of canned corn.

- 2 rounded tablespoons of canned sweet peas.

- Spread the scrambled egg over veggies.

- Add sea salt, black pepper, onion powder & garlic powder to taste.

- Sprinkle with another tablespoon of cheddar cheese.

6) Place the 2nd tortilla on top & gently press with spatula so cheese sticks to it. Check bottom with spatula to see if it is starting to brown. Lift up top tortilla – if cheese is sticking – its time to turn it over. Using your spatula, scoop under & lift out of pan pace your other hand on top, flip over & place in pan.

Cook for about 4 – 5 minutes – the bottom should look like the top – a dark/golden brown.

Cut in half & eat. Remember, this is 2 servings. And here is the nutrient breakdown for one serving:

Calories: 350

Fat: 22 grams

Protein: 13 grams

Carbohydrates: 25 grams

Sodium: 380 mg

Fiber: 6 grams

For 350 calories you get a nutrient dense, well-balanced, great-tasting, appetite-satisfying fat loss meal that can fit into almost anyone’s fat loss diet program. You can also create your own variations of this to match it perfectly to your fat loss goals.

Joey Atlas is the author of the amazing FREE e-book, ‘Confessions of a Former Yo-Yo Dieter’ – go to http://www.FatLossConfessions.com to see if there are any free copies left.

Joey is also the Creator of the Hottest Home Exercise Program for Womens’ Most Stubborn Trouble Spots and Nastiest Problem Areas: http://www.LowerBodyMakeover.com – visit now for your free downloads.

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There are many reasons why this problem goes unrecognized in may people who suffer from this unwanted side effect. Quite often the listing of weight gain as a side effect is not clearly noted in the printed materials and label that accompany a specific drug. Doctors may not be aware of weight gain as a side effect of a specific drug when writing a prescription for it. Also, if a drug is new to the market it may not even be known that weight gain is a side effect in certain patients until actual usage reports start coming back to the pharmaceutical company who produces that drug.

There are also interaction side effects between certain drugs that may lead to weight gain – where the drugs by themselves don’t cause weight gain but together they do.

Now, we must understand that each person has a unique biochemical profile, generally speaking, and because of this – not everyone reacts the same to certain elements that are put into the body. However, there are certain groups of drugs that are known to cause weight gain in a certain percentage of patients who are taking one or more of those drugs.

Certain prescription drugs used to treat mood disorders, seizures, migraines, diabetes, and even high blood pressure can cause weight gain – sometimes 10 pounds a month. Some steroids, hormone replacement therapy, and oral contraceptives can also cause unwanted pounds to creep up on you.

Steroids such as prednisone, older antidepressants such as Elavil and Tofranil, and second-generation antipsychotics like Zyprexa are the biggest — and most recognized — promoters of weight gain. Some other common offenders include the antidepressants Paxil and Zoloft, the antiseizure medication Depakote, diabetes drugs like Diabeta and Diabinese, and the high blood pressure drugs Cardura and Inderal. Heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prevacid may also cause drug-induced weight gain.

An important note here is that it is not always the drug itself that is causing the weight gain. For example, when antidepressants bring a person to a state of less depression and their moods and attitudes improve – many times so does appetite, and hence there is an increase in daily caloric intake. If there is no increase in physical activity – those extra calories show up in the form of body-fat.

Other mechanisms have more to do with changes in metabolic efficiency via thyroid/brain functionality. Another factor may be fluid retention and edema. In this case a drug causes the patient to store a higher capacity of water in areas of the body where fluids did not accumulate before the drug was present in the body.

While some drugs used to treat depression and other mood disorders can cause weight gain, the antidepressants Wellbutrin and Prozac tend to help people lose weight. Some medications used to treat seizure disorders and headaches, such as Zonegran and Topamax are good alternatives that are both associated with weight loss.

The single most important factor you want make a priority when starting to take a prescribed medication is awareness. Know what all the effects can be of that specific drug and make it a point to discuss alternatives with your doctor in the case of you experiencing any unexplainable side effects – such as weight gain.

As I’ve pointed out above – there are certain drugs that can be used to treat the same ailment but give you the opposite side effect. Again, biochemistry and some ‘trial and error’ will play a part here. But as long as you are aware of your starting point and make note of any changes on a regular basis – you will have the right feedback to know what your next move should be – if any is necessary at all.

‘The Ladies’ Trainer’ – Joey Atlas, is the genius behind the Hottest Butt and Thigh Exercise Program for Women.

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He is also the crafty author of Amazon.com Bestseller, ‘Fatness to Fitness’, one of the Top Fat Loss Books for anyone interested in lifelong fat loss success. Visit both sites for more helpful tips and articles from Joey Atlas – The Fat-Loss Master.

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Well, my answer for one of my favorite all around fat burning lunches is:

- 1/2 can chick peas (garbanzos) crushed up a bit
- 3/4 chopped baby carrots
- 1 tablespoon of raisins
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- sea salt & pepper to taste

I always prefer to choose organic foods when possible…

How does this easy weight loss recipe burn fat?

- it is under 400 calories (a huge difference compared to a lot of other garbage people eat for lunch)
- it has good amounts of protein, fiber and healthy high nutrient value carbohydrates (the good ones)
- since this meal is highly unprocessed, the body has to work at breaking down the foods, a great thing for boosting metabolism.

You can even add some garlic powder and/or onion powder to give this simple diet recipe a nice spicy kick. You can actually add almost any spice or herb without adding calories – which only helps to enhance the fat loss value of the recipe. This happens by making you feel satisfied since you ate something quite flavorful and appetizing – unlike many other bland or sodium loaded, packaged diet foods.

Feel free to create your own variation of this tasty fat loss combo – buy using a different type of bean or a different vegetable. You really can’t mess it up too bad. The only thing you have to lose is unwanted body fat.

‘The Womens’ Trainer’ – Joey Atlas, Exercise Physiologist, is the genius behind the Hot Home Exercise Program for Women – LowerBodyMakeover.com

He is also the brilliant author of Amazon.com Bestseller, ‘Fatness to Fitness’, a Top Fitness Book for anyone interested in lifelong fitness success. Visit both sites for more helpful tips and articles from Joey Atlas.

Author: Joey Atlas
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