Slimming/Detoxifying Treatments At GADDO, slimming down is a hassle-free experience. Not an ordeal to be e ndured. Just lie back and let our slimming
therapists shape away those problem areas; transforming your body into a slimmer you. Top Ten Weight-Loss Tips 1. The secret weapon is. water! Make a conscious effort to drink plenty of water throughout the day; keep a bottle in your bag or a quart on your desk. Not only will you stay hydrated, warding off
headaches and fatigue, but hunger won't hit as often. 2. Don't completely cut carbohydrates out of your diet; replace the empty carbs of white flour, sugar and starch (found in white rice, potatoes, white bread and baked goods) with the complex carbs of whole-grain and whole-wheat products (brown rice, multi-grain bread and whole-wheat pasta). Complex carbs are full of fibre and nutrients and
don't impact your blood sugar levels as empty carbs do. 3. Slowly increase your exercise levels; take the stairs instead of the elevator, park at the far end of the parking lot and invest in a bicycle. Walk to the store instead of hopping in your car; you'll burn 100 calories with 30 minutes of brisk walking. 4. One of the easiest weight loss tips is to switch from full-fat dairy to low-fat or
fat-free. Saturated fat, the kind derived from animals (including dairy), contributes to high cholesterol, clogged arteries and heart disease. Trade in your yogurt and cottage cheese, pick semi-skim cheddar and veto ice cream in favor of frozen yogurts and sorbets (but watch the added sugars). 5. Stop drinking your calories! Far too many people reach for sugary, high-calorie sodas and juices
instead of flavoured water or tea. One can of Coke has 155 calories in it. two cans and you're up 310 calories. Diet drinks boast no calories but are full of chemical sweeteners and twice the caffeine. 6. Cut out the candy; it's just fat and empty calories. Sugar causes your blood sugar (insulin levels) to spike and then drop. You'll feel full for a few minutes before hitting the hunger and
malaise of a sugar 'crash,' leaving you reaching for more food. Satisfy a sweet tooth with fruit or low-calorie, sugar-free snacks like Jell-O. 7. Losing the alcohol is one of the most effective weight loss tips. Not only will your body burn the alcohol instead of food for fuel (turning food calories to fat) but seven calories per gram make beer, wine and spirits all pack a caloric punch. One
bottle of light beer equals about 110 calories; darker beers up to 200. One small glass of wine, one shot of rum or vodka provides 125 calories; creamy mixed drinks over 400 calories each. 8. Use your hand to understand portion sizes. One serving of protein (4 oz. chicken or fish) equals the palm of your hand, a one cup serving of vegetables is one handful, half a handful is one serving of fruit
or pasta and your thumb is one tablespoon of oil. 9. Eating more frequently will actually cause you to eat fewer calories; instead of three mega-meals a day (which overloads your digestive system, making you feel sluggish) reach for five to six mini-meals every two hours. If you eat six mini-meals of around 200 calories each, by the end of the day you've only hit 1,200 calories, which leaves room
to spare. 10. Recognize and prepare for the 'late afternoon slump.' Your body's blood sugar levels drop after digesting lunch, leaving you ravenous and craving sugar at 3 pm. Fight the urge to visit the vending machine by snacking on a healthy mix of protein and fat; try a handful of nuts, peanut butter on whole-grain crackers or an apple and low-fat cheese
 The right Diet . . . ??
From low carb to low fat, high fibre to no sugar, a million weight loss plans exist that promise to have you svelte and slender in no time. But everyone's metabolism, body frame, lifestyle and
activity levels are so different; how do you know which is the right weight loss plan for you? A diet based on low carbohydrates might sound great if you're not a fan of bread or pasta, but is not be your best option if you are an active individual. Carbs provide the body with fuel and when they are restricted, the body will automatically become sluggish from relying on proteins and fat
for energy. Many vegetarian diets inadvertently become high carb ; these diets must be balanced with an appropriate amount of exercise. Since carbohydrates provide the body with the power to move, any calories that are not expended simply turn to excess fat. High carbohydrate diets may also cause your blood sugar levels to fluctuate dramatically, leading to future weight
problems and the risk of diabetes. On the other hand, vegetarian diets can end up low protein if you do not consciously integrate enough eggs, beans, tofu and soy protein into your diet. Low protein may work well for low calorie and low fat diets, but females who plan to become pregnant need to make sure they consume enough protein, folic acid and iron to prevent birth defects and
complications. Low fat weight loss plans are great if you balance them well, but restricting all fat from your diet will only cause your body harm. Your organs, brain, skin and internal systems all require some fat to function properly; the key is choosing monosaturated, vegetable-based fats rather than the unhealthy saturated fats gleaned from meat and dairy. A number of medications
require a certain amount of fat to work in your body; consult your physician before changing your diet if you feel this includes any medicine you are taking. A high fat diet, which is usually based on plenty of protein and few to no carbs, may sound great of you love cheese and meat, but is not the best option if you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or risk contracting heart
disease. High fibre diets are great for lowering cholesterol but if you don't require a large amount of fibre in your daily diet then you risk experiencing side effects such as constipation, diarrhoea, cramping, bloating and flatulence. A high protein diet may unintentionally become high fat if you do not choose your protein sources carefully; red meat, full-fat
cheeses and eggs should be avoided in favour of lean cuts, low-fat and skim dairy and egg whites.  Exercise Tips
So you've been crunching, Stair Mastering and sweating your way to a better body and a fitter you. But are you really attaining maximum
results with your workout? Sometimes even small changes can double the intensity of your exercise program and add new challenge; read on for some of the best workout tips for quick weight loss:
- Are you incorporating all of the four major workouts? This includes cardio, strength training, core exercises and stretching. While a combination of cardio and muscle building works best for quick weight loss, it's still necessary to increase flexibility and core strength to increase toning and decrease injury.
- The manner in which you weight train dictates how your muscles develop; a low weight lifted more frequently (increased repetitions) results in leaner muscles while heavier weights lifted less frequently (fewer reps) bulks up muscle fibers. Women shouldn't be afraid to lift weights; it's difficult to bulk up unless you're really trying to.
- Make sure you're still challenging yourself! Because your body acclimates to regular exercise, you must incorporate new activity and intensity. Change your routine every four to six weeks.
- You may be exercising regularly but how intense is your workout? Increasing your heart rate is the No. 1 way to quick weight loss; strap on a heart rate monitor or try the 'talk test' (where you are huffing and puffing yet still able to maintain conversation) to make sure you're exerting yourself.
- When weight training, put as much effort into the downswing as you do into lifting; count to four as you lift and then count to three as you lower. Your abs work harder as you lift and your muscles will benefit from lowering the weight in a controlled manner.
- Running is one of the best forms of cardio exercise for rapid weight loss. It blasts calories by using the major muscle groups in your legs, core and shoulders, and increases heart rate and oxygen flow. Maximize calorie burn by bending your elbows 90 degrees and pumping your arms in a controlled manner; you'll tone your arms as well as increase speed.
- Get unstable; if your body feels off-centre, it will engage the core muscles twice as hard to maintain balance. Stand on a Bosu ball or plank (or even on one leg) while you weight train. Perform your crunches and push-ups on a stability ball or hold onto a medicine ball while you lunge and squat.
- Record your workouts and set goals for yourself; use a small notebook to write down how much weight you are lifting and the number of reps. Record how far and how fast you run
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