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When we notice we have a kilo more, our desire is to eliminate it quickly. According to a new study, two workouts are the best option to lose weight more effectively and quickly.

Experts demonstrate that you can have all the benefits of a half-hour workout in just eight minutes. The secret is perform an exercise routine supercharged, high intensity and interval.

Apparently, the practice of these routines accelerated in two months your body will be stronger and fitter. Introduce small bursts of vigorous activity accelerates weight loss and reduce your workout time in half or less.

With perseverance you will get flatten your abdomen, slim your thighs and drop a dress size a month, spending a few minutes to your daily workout.

Routine no. 1: 8 minutes. This program provides two minutes of vigorous activity, with short bursts (15 seconds each):

Start with warm, mild-step walks.
At 2 minutes following a sprint, running at full speed.
2.15 minutes, walk to a light step.
2.45, again sprint .
3.00, walk.
3.30, sprints alternating intervals of 15 seconds to 30 seconds of walking.
Do this 6 times.

Training # 2: Fat Burner 12 minutes. This is an alternative to train indoors eight minutes and with the same result, for it can use any cardio machine . The session intervals are slightly longer (12 minutes total, with gaps of 20 and 30 sec.).

Start with warm, mild pace.
At 2 minutes, increasing the speed accelerates, the inclination or endurance.
Make a great exfuerzo, 2.20.
Slow down by reducing the speed, incline resistance that allows you to go at a moderate and pleasant.
At 3.00 minutes faster.
3.20 low pace.
4.00 accelerated by 20 seconds and then lower the rate for 40 seconds.
Repeat this 7 times.

Researchers from Arizona State University (ASU) showed in their study that the consumption of vinegar for food helps to regulate blood glucose levels, which could benefit diabetics.

The director of the nutrition department at ASU said the finding is particularly important after eating a meal rich in carbohydrates like rice and pasta.

In three separate investigations for three weeks each, 12 people, half of them with type 2 diabetes, underwent a diet where you eat after consuming two tablespoons of vinegar.

The paper’s lead researcher, Carol S. Johnston said the result was very satisfactory and most showed a reduction in blood glucose level.

He also indicated that it is recommended that people consume vinegar in their food, either using it as a seasoning to salads, sauces or as an ingredient for marinating meat. This is because it is not intended that people consume pure vinegar directly.

The author noted that the intake of vinegar may also be effective for people who are prone to developing diabetes and therefore need to watch your weight and diet.

How I can recognize fad diets?

A general rule, steer clear of diets or diet products to which any of the following applies:

* Claim to help you lose weight very quickly: more than one or two pounds per week. Remember, it took time to increase the unwanted weight and will take time to lose.

* Promise that you can lose weight and maintain weight loss without having to renounce the “fatty” foods or exercising on a regular basis. If a diet plan or product sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

* Present your success based on photographs of “before and after.”

* Offer testimonials from clients or “experts” in weight loss, science or nutrition. Remember that these people are probably being paid to advertise the diet plan or product.

* Draw simple conclusions from complex medical research.

* Limit your food choices and not encourage you to eat a balanced diet by eating a variety of foods.

* Require you to spend much money on things like seminars, pills or prepackaged meals to make the plan work.

What should I do if I lose weight?

If you want to lose weight, talk to your doctor. Your doctor can help you develop a weight loss plan that is safe and effective. The following tips apply to any healthy plan for losing weight: Read the rest of this entry »