The Top 5 best foods to eat during a weight loss program
for health, fast weight loss.

Time for another Top 5! I’ve been doing a few of these
lately as they have been really popular with my regular
readers.

Intro to weight loss foods
The reason I have selected these foods is because they agree with your weight loss program goals. If you are on a weight loss program it is ideal to consume less carbs than normal, more protein and good amounts of fruit, vegetables and water.

At RMO we are all about healthy weight loss so if you are after a short term fix this isnt the place for you. Weight loss programs should be balanced and healthy. With these things in mind I have selected the Top 5 Weight Loss Foods.

# 5 - Protein Shakes
I know this isnt technically a food but I had to include it in here for the simple reason that protein shakes play a vital role in my weight loss programs.

Whether you are trying to lose fat or build muscle a protein shake is a great tool as you can fit more into one meal as it is liquid. It also fosters easy digestion and faster absorbtion of nutrients which is critical for a hardcore trainer.

Ingredients to my home-made protein shakes usually/may include:

• Eggs
• Full cream milk or RAW goats milk
• Banana
• Cod Liver Oil (for Omega 3 fatty acids)
• Water
• Whey Protein Powder

# 4 - Water
Again, this is not technically a food but it is something that is consumed during a weight loss program. The reason I included water instead of another food is because water and water alone can make the difference between losing a little bit of fat and losing a lot.

Everything in your body needs water to function and the more you drink the better off your system will be. Water cleanses organs and flushes away toxins. Just yesterday my mother’s Chinese Medicine Doctor told her that if everyone drank more water he would not have a job! It just solves so many health problems.

It is particularly important for weight loss as it keeps you full inbetween meals to prevent snacking and it helps your kidneys flush through all those large protein molecules.

Tip - Try filling up your daily requirement of water in the morning into large bottles and making sure they are finished before dinner.

# 3 - Raw Vegetables
Sounds horrible but it is a key element to fat loss. Raw vegetables contain massive amounts of fiber which keeps you full as well as assisting your metabolism.

Green leafy vegetables are particularly good as well as deep colored vegetables like tomatoes, capsicum, chilly, etc.

Tip - Remember, digestion takes up a huge amount of energy so pick foods that will burn calories while they are inside you!

# 2 - Steak
When I tell people that beef is a good fat loss food they look at me like I am mental. People have been told for so long that meats are full of fat and fat makes you fatter. Well, its rubbish really.

Beef is extremely high in protein which is very helpful to the weight loss process. Also, it is high in iron which can also assist in fat loss and keeping your blood healthy during the program.

Now, I am not saying go out and have steak for every meal but try to include it more often than usual. Butchers and supermarkets have wide varieties of lean beef cuts.

# 1 - Fruit
You guessed it. Here he is ranting about fruit again!

Well, I wouldnt mention it so often if I didnt truly know how powerful fruit can be to a persons diet. Eat fruit as a whole meal. It is packed with nutrients, vitamins, proteins and other essentials.

Fruit burns more energy while being digested than is in the item istelf so it is perfect for fat loss. And, as I always say, if you eat more fruit you wont get sick and you will have much more energy to train harder and longer - all which assist in your weight loss program goals.

Has anyone had any results with these foods or have any others they would like to add?

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In the last post we talked about how vitally important it is
for women to work on their fitness. Exercise and health can be a vital
preventative of many female focussed diseases like breast cancer, osteoporosis,
etc.

Here we will look at the final few strategies to make women’s fitness a bit more manageable.

Strategy # 4
All Women’s Fitness Classes are NOT Created Equal
I use that saying all the time but it is very important to realize that you are better off going to one class over another if you are really focussed on making it work for you. Here are some points to conisder when deciding what type of weight loss or fitness discipline you will participate in.

• Does the class get your heart rate up consistently while not being too great a danger of injury?
• Do you leave the class feeling exhausted but good and happy?
• Is the class popular?
• Are the teachers and students exhibiting the goals you want to achieve?
• Does the class have a lineage and a history? (watch out for phony martial arts)
• Does the class keep you interested by using variety each week?
• Is it cheap?

If you can answer “yes” to at least most of them then I think the class would be suitable for a regular women’s fitness dig. This strategy is important because choosing the wrong class can lead to being overly sore and fatigued and thus giving up.

Strategy # 5
Just do it!
Nike really is on to something with this saying. Instead of sitting around and wondering what this class will be like, or getting nervous about that class, just go and try.

Many times me and my friends went and tried a free martial arts class at a school we were not enrolled in simply because we loved martial arts and we’d rather do that then go and sit in front of the TV.

So, there are the first five women’s fitness strategies. Does anyone want to add any others? I’d love to post a list of reader sent in strategies!

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Women’s Fitness Strategies - How to make the most
out of your day

The Struggle for Women’s Fitness
I have noticed that the main obstacle to fitness and health for my girlfriend, mother and sisters is that they lack the time, energy or both to do something about their health. It seems that for many women, fitness is not a priority that is high on the list.

With all the jobs they do around the house as well as their careers, study and friends it seems there really isnt a lot of time to get healthy. It is a great testament to the work women do but it is a cause for a bit of worry. I want to go over some strategies for improving women’s fitness.

Why women’s fitness is so important
I was reminded recently that with most diseases prevention is better than cure. And when the experts talk about prevention they usually talk about two things - exercise and diet. That really should hit home with all of us. If you want to avoid cancer and other horrible diseases there are two things you can do right now; change your diet and change your exercise habits.

Women are especially prone to some diseases like breast cancer and osteoporosis, both of which scientists believe can have their risk of occurance reduced by eating healthy and getting fit. If these are motivation enough, I dont know what is.

Strategy # 1
Make Women’s Fitness Regular
If you want to get healthy and improve your fitness you need to start by making a regular time each week to do so. Instead of leaving it up to chance or waiting to see what your mood is after work, book yourself into a regular class or arrange to meet a friend at the gym.

As I always say, people tend to take workouts and exercise more seriously if there is someone else waiting for them.

Strategy # 2
Make Women’s Fitness a Priority
Women are such lovely creatures that they usually put other people’s needs before their own. Well, if you want to work on fitness and health you need to make your own workouts and needs a priority, even if it is only for a little while or a couple of times a week.

Some ways you can do this is ask your kids or husband or room-mate to cook on a regular basis once or twice a week while you go to the gym after work. Implement strategies at home that allow you a few more moments free time so that you can go for a walk or do some weights.

Strategy # 3
Keep a weight loss/fitness journal
One thing I tell my clients to do from the very beginning is to write down what they put in their bodies. After two weeks of recording your meals you will be surprised to see how much junk goes in on a daily basis, even though you thought you were only doing it occasionally. This is an excellent tool for making quick progress.

These are the first three strategies for improving women’s fitness. I will finish of the final ones next time. In the meantime, does anyone else have some worthy strategies?
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