The Most 12 Types Of Foods That Turn To Fat

1. Ice Cream

I’m sure a lot of people will be mad at me when they see their beloved ice cream as number one on the hit list of the foods that turn to fat, but here goes: Ice cream is Bad news with a capital B! Ice cream is loaded with fat, sugar and way more calories than you need; an evil fat-storing triad. Not to mention, the artificial colors, artificial flavors, preservatives, emusifiers and stabilizers.
Now let’s talk about the fat. One cup (that’s a pretty small serving you know), contains approximately 350 calories and 20 grams of fat – mostly saturated. And that’s just regular premium vanilla ice cream. A cup of Chocolate Ice Cream has 660 calories and 36 grams of fat.
You can have your ice cream and eat it too, you just have to watch your portion sizes, read labels, choose your brand carefully, and go with a reduced fat or even a fat free version.

2. Fried Foods

All fried foods are really BAD NEWS! (with all capitals!) Fried foods are harmful in more ways than one. First of all, they are high in calories and mostly fat. Take a McDonald’s super size fries, for example. Polish off the whole batch and you’ve got yourself 610 calories and 29 grams of fat, 10 of them saturated. Large Burger King hash browns – 390 calories and 25 grams of fat, 15 of them saturated. KFC fried chicken breast (extra tasty crispy) – one serving alone sets you back 470 calories and 25 grams of fat.
Folks, stay the heck away from anything fried!

3. Donuts and pastries

Like ice cream, doughnuts are one of the all time no-no’s when body fat reduction and good health are your goals. Doughnuts contain that king of fat storing combinations: refined sugar and saturated fats.
A small plain or powdered donut contains about 170 calories and 10 grams of fat (by the way, that’s over 50% fat by calories). Your larger donuts contain anywhere from 200 to 420 calories and up to 22 grams of fat – much of it saturated.
The flour in donuts, of course is white flour – stripped of any nutritional value with no trace of the original whole grain left intact. And heaps and heaps of sugar are added on top to add insult to injury.
Donuts also contain chemical agents designed to keep them soft, mono and diglycerides
If you want a chemical cocktail loaded with fat, sugar and calories, donuts fit the bill nicely. By the way, did you know they deep-fry those things? And one more thing; did you know a Cinnabon has 670 calories and 34 grams of fat? Stay away from Cinnabons, pastries, éclairs and anything else in the “donut family.”

4. White sugar, Candy and sweets

One of the biggest misconceptions in weight loss is that carbohydrates make you fat. This is an incorrect statement. A correct statement would be; refined carbohydrates make you fat… and that means white sugar, candy and sweets. Of course, calories are the bottom line… it’s not necessarily sugar that makes you fat, it’s too many
calories that make you fat. But guess what? Refined carbs are incredibly calorie dense, making it extremely easy for you to eat too many calories.
Even if you could “get away with” eating sugar because your calories were below maintenance, you wouldn’t want to. You see, sugar is “empty calories.” No vitamins, no minerals, no fiber, no nothing… just calories.
Refined sugars wreak havoc with your blood sugar levels and they increase insulin levels, which can also increase fat storage and prevent stored fat from being released.
If you made only one change to your nutritional habits today… that is, to reduce your sugar intake… the difference in your health, energy levels and body composition would absolutely blow your mind. Get the sugar out!

5. Soda

It was 1767 when British Scientist Joseph Priestly discovered how to carbonate water. Quite simply, pressurized carbon dioxide gas is pumped through the liquid and that’s what creates the bubbly fizz so many people have come to love.
Since then, soft drinks have become a multi-billion dollar industry all around the world. In fact, Coca Cola is one of the most valuable and recognized brands in the world. According to the Beverage Marketing Corporation, the total consumption of carbonated beverages in 2001 was 10.3 billion cases. The average person consumes... get a load of this… 55.7 gallons of the fizzy stuff every year. But what’s good for the cola companies definitely isn’t good for what ails you.
Soft drinks are mostly water, but the amount of sucrose and high fructose corn syrup used to sweeten regular soda is more than enough to do its share of damage.

6. Fruit “drinks” and other sugar sweetened beverages

Don’t drink your calories, especially if they’re full of sugar! And don’t be fooled by the labels that say, “Contains real fruit juice.” Do your homework and read the ingredients list. If you see sugar, sucrose, corn syrup or high fructose corn syrup on the label, STAY AWAY!

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The Most 10 types of Foods That Burn Fat Part 2

6. Fresh Fruit

Whole fruits are a fantastic, healthy food suitable for nearly any fat loss program. Although there are some “guru’s” in the bodybuilding industry who claim, “fruit is fattening,” this statement is somewhat misleading. It’s true that a diet of mostly complex carbohydrate will give you better results than a diet of mostly simple carbohydrates, but that’s not the same thing as saying “fruit is fattening.” Although fruits are simple carbohydrates, they are natural simple carbohydrates. Most fruits are low in calories, low in carbohydrate grams (compared to starches) and high in fiber. when you’re on a strict fat loss program and your calorie allotment is small. Fruits like apples, peaches, grapefruits, and oranges, at only 60-80 calories apiece (or less), are a great addition to almost any nutritional plan.

7. Skim milk & nonfat dairy products

“Dairy products” cover an entire category of foods including milk, cheese, yogurt, sugar free frozen yogurt, and cottage cheese. To make it on the BFFM “approved” list, a dairy product must be labeled “fat-free,” “skim,” or 1% lowfat. Whole milk dairy products are not allowed, as they are high in fat. Even 2% low fat milk is still 37.5% fat by calories.

8. Chicken Breast (and Turkey Breast)

Chicken and turkey are probably the number one most popular protein sources among bodybuilders and fat loss seekers. Remove the skin and get the light meat found in the breasts. The thighs are higher in fat and calories. Naturally, your poultry should be broiled, grilled, or roasted and not fried.

9. Egg whites

The name of the game in fat-burning, muscle-building nutrition is to eat a lean protein with every meal. With zero fat, egg whites are as lean as lean proteins get. Egg whites are right up there with chicken breasts as one of the top three lean proteins of choice for losing fat and gaining muscle. Eggs are a super-high quality protein. The problem with whole eggs is the high fat and calorie content. Fortunately, 100% of the fat is in the yolk, while the protein is split evenly between the yolk and the white. This doesn’t mean you have to throw out all your yolks, but it does mean you should limit your yolks. I’d recommend one yolk for every six whites you eat.

10. Fish and shellfish

Many people complain about the lack of variety in a bodybuilding-style or fat-burning diet, which typically has you eating egg whites, tuna and chicken day in, day out.
What most people don’t eat enough of is fish and seafood. By using different types of fish and shellfish as protein sources, you can add an incredible amount of variety a well as getting those valuable good fats.


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The Most 10 types of Foods That Burn Fat

1. Oatmeal

If I could only choose one source of complex, starchy carbohydrates for a fat loss program, this would be it! Oatmeal is the one carbohydrate food that virtually 100% of all bodybuilders and fitness models eat on a daily basis. What makes it so great? Well, although it’s a starchy carbohydrate, oatmeal has a nice balance between carbs, protein and good fat. A half a cup contains 3 grams of fat, 27 grams of carbs and 5 grams of protein. The low glycemic index, combined with the presence of protein and fat makes oatmeal a very slowly released carb – exactly what you’re looking for when you want to get lean.

2. Potatoes

Potatoes have earned an undeserved reputation as a food to avoid on a fat loss program. But think about it; Potatoes meet every criteria of a great carbohydrate: potatoes are a complex carb. They are all-natural. They contain fiber, vitamins and minerals. They are filling. They are low in calories. So why do people avoid them? One reason is because they confuse a dry potato with a loaded potato. Smother a potato with butter, sour cream and bacon bits and then you’ve got yourself a fattening, calorie-dense ensemble. Eat it dry or top it with Butter sprinkles, salsa or your favorite low fat, low calorie topping and you can’t go wrong.

3. Brown Rice

Brown rice is another staple food of bodybuilders and you often see the “muscled ones” chowing down platefuls of rice, both in season and out of season (in smaller quantities during the “cutting-up” season). Prior to contests, bodybuilders sometimes reduce the amount of rice (starchy carbs) and add in more green veggies (fibrous carbs), but rice is a solid year round staple, as long as you keep your calories in check. Obviously, this means avoiding fried rice or other rice dishes that have added fat and calories. Steamed or boiled rice is the way to go.

4. 100% whole wheat and whole grain products

The “baseline diet” can and should contain a wide variety of bread products with one condition: They must be made from 100% whole grains (and the label must say, “100% whole wheat” or “100% whole grain” as the first ingredient). White bread and anything made out of white flour is not allowed in any quantity on this program (except the occasional planned “cheat meal”). If you’re particularly carb-sensitive, then bread – even the whole wheat variety – is one of the first things to go.

5. Green fibrous vegetables (broccoli, green beans,  lettuce, etc)

Fibrous carbs are your number one choice for fat burning carbohydrates. Green vegetables, also known as fibrous carbs, hardly contain any calories (they have a low calorie density). It’s virtually impossible to overeat green vegetables. Eat them liberally and eat more of them late in the day. A diet of green vegetables combined with lean proteins is one of the best methods of getting lean as quickly as possible.

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You May Need Chocolate :)))

Semi-Sweet Chocolate

i got many questions regarding the Semi-Sweet Chocolate
It is chocolate with zero or much less milk than milk chocolate. The U.S. has no official definition for dark chocolate but European rules specify a minimum of 35% cocoa solids.
Dark chocolate can be eaten as is, or used in cooking, for which thicker, more expensive baking bars with higher cocoa percentages ranging from 70% to 99% are sold. Dark is synonymous with semisweet, and extra dark with bittersweet, although the ratio of cocoa butter to solids may vary.

the famous trade mark which you can find in any market is "Lindt"

http://www.lindt.com/int/swf/eng/products/excellence/

Your Future Looks Great Part 2

Calcium is a weight loss wonder

Calcium is another doctors’ secret. When your calcium levels are low, a hormone called PTH (parathyroid hormone) and vitamin D both increase in your blood.
High levels of PTH and vitamin D are seen during food shortage situations.
This means that your body is in “starvation mode,” and will protect itself by storing more energy as fat for later use.
And that’s exactly the opposite effect that we want when trying to promote fat-burning in the body.

It’s All in Your Mind

Carbohydrates are addictive. The more you eat, the more you want. And it may be all in your mind- or more precisely, your brain.
Carbohydrate consumption raises the level of a brain chemical called serotonin.
Serotonin is a calming chemical, and promotes feelings of well-being and satisfaction.

You May Need Chocolate!

Chocolate contains and releases chemicals that improve circulation and promote feelings of being loved.
Everyone needs to be spoiled a little once in a while. And taking a little bit of something so delicious can help you avoid binging on high carbohydrate foods. But you have to be a little careful and sensible with this secret.
Too much chocolate, or the wrong kind of chocolate, can take you right out of fat-burning mode.
The right kind of chocolate to treat yourself with occasionally is semisweet dark chocolate. It can help get you through those cravings for something sweet.
A serving of approximately 10 semi-sweet baking chocolate chips contains 9 grams of carbohydrate and 4 grams of fat. But used as a “medicine,” they can actually help when you need to treat yourself, or you feel like you just have to have something sweet.
Here’s the trick- take 10 of these delicious dark chocolate morsels and eat them very slowly. Try not to chew them at all. Just let the sweetness dissolve in your mouth, and savor it.
Pay attention to how it makes you feel- loved and “treated” to something special. Then, put the rest of the bag away.
Remember, just a tiny bit of semisweet chocolate before you have cravings is sufficient, and helpful. :)

Your future looks great!

Weight Loss Diet Nightmare Fact
A weight loss diet is a long-term commitment to new habits and health. If
you cannot commit yourself to two years of maintenance after the weight is off, it is better not to diet at all, because the backlash weight gain can leave you heavier than when you started.
Our bodies establish weight “set points” over time. Once you lose weight, you need to maintain that weight for at least two years before your body adjusts fully to its new set point. This is why most dieters gain back the weight they have lost, and even a few more pounds.


Water, Water Everywhere
Incredible as it may seem, water is quite possibly the single most
important catalyst in losing weight and keeping it off. Although most o f us take it for granted, water may be the only true magic for permanent weight loss.
Pure water consumption is critical to your health, and to burning fat. When you are dedicated to your weight loss program, you will need to consume more water that when you are maintaining your weight. Water keeps your cells and tissues hydrated, helps to detoxify your body, and is crucial for elimination.
And don’t worry about “water weight gain.” Here’s the secret: 
your body only retains water when it does not get enough water :).

• Drink at least 8 to 12 cup every day This is so important for your fat loss program.
• Try to replace other drinks- especially canned soda and sugerud jucies with water instead. "Trust me its work"

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Eat More, and More Often
Overweight people just need to eat less, right? Wrong! In fact, studies show that many overweight people eat no more than thin people.

Eat before you get hungry
Eating more of the right foods, more often, will cause your body to stay in fat-burning mode, and allow you to lose weight without getting hungry.

When you eat is almost as important as what you eat
Timing is everything. Pay attention to your body. Notice your hunger and craving cycles throughout the day. You can avoid failure (throwing your body out of fat-burning mode) by nibbling slowly on small amounts of the right foods- lean protein and good fats- before your hunger and craving cycles kick in.

Lose weight while you sleep
Watch what you eat before bedtime. It’s best to stop eating 3 to 4 hours before you go to bed. Your body releases human growth hormone during sleep. Human growth hormone helps build lean muscle mass and is very important for your overall health. Elevated blood sugar at night can decrease or cancel the release of this vital hormone.

Skipping breakfast can make you fat
If you think skipping breakfast will help you lose weight, think again! New studies show that breakfast - especially a cereal breakfast - is associated with better weight control. And according to a study presented at the American Heart Association’s annual conference, eating breakfast may reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Researchers found that obesity and insulin resistance syndrome rates were 35 percent to 50 percent lower among people who ate breakfast every day compared to those who frequently skipped it.