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Hit diet with watermelon and cantalupe: lose 10 pounds fast

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Season of melons is well under way and it's the right time to try a diet that is based on the increased input of melons and resolve the excess weight. Arm yourself with good will and follow the instructions, and you will lose 10 pounds in two weeks in a completely healthy and natural way.

How it works - Diet lasts for two weeks. If you like, you can repeat after a ten-day break.
- Forget the candies, white bread, fatty cheeses and give preference to chicken, fish, fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
- From fats it is allowed olive oil, and from spices,salt, pepper and various herbs.
- Every morning, just after waking up, drink a glass of water with the juice of half a lemon.
Menu
Day 1 Breakfast: a cup of white coffee, a slice of black bread, half a sausage
Snack: 100 grams of cold melon or watermelon
Lunch: vegetable soup, 150 g of grilled chicken, green salad with a teaspoon of olive oil
Snack: 100 grams of cold melon or watermelon
Dinner: 80g of tuna, a slice of black bread, fresh pepper

Day 2Breakfast: a cup of coffee, a slice of black bread, 30 g of chicken salami
Snack: 100 grams of cold melon or watermelon
Lunch: a plate of clear chicken soup, 150 g hake, 100 g potato salad, tomato salad seasoned with a teaspoon of olive oil
Snack: 100 grams of cold melon or watermelon
Dinner: vegetable soup, a slice of black bread
Day 3
Breakfast: a cup of white coffee, a slice of black bread coated with chicken pate Snack: 100 grams of cold melon or watermelon
Lunch: a plate of beef soup, 200 g spaghetti bolognese, salad
Snack: 100 grams of cold melon or watermelon
Dinner: 150 g risotto with vegetables

Day 4 Breakfast: a cup of tea, a slice of black bread, teaspoon of butter, teaspoon of honey
Snack: 100 grams of cold melon or watermelon
Lunch: plate of spinach soup, 200 g pureed beef with vegetables, salad of your choice
Snack: 100 grams of cold melon or watermelon
Dinner: 100 g chicken salad, 50 g of boiled potatoes and 50 g cauliflower seasoned with a teaspoon of olive oil

Day 5
Breakfast: a glass of unsweetened lemonade, a slice of black bread, hot dog, mustard Snack: 100 grams of cold melon or watermelon
Lunch: 150 g of grilled chicken, 100 g cooked green beans, a slice of black bread
Snack: 100 grams of cold melon or watermelon
Dinner: Greek Salad
Day 6
Breakfast: a cup of white coffee, a slice of black bread, 50 g ham
Snack: 100 grams of cold melon or watermelon
Lunch: a plate of beef soup, 200 g of beef stew with vegetables, salad of your choice
Snack: 100 grams of cold melon or watermelon
Dinner: 100 g of corn bread and yogurt
Day 7
Breakfast: a cup of low fat yogurt, a slice of black bread, 50 g of cottage cheese, a slice of melon or watermelon
Snack: 100 grams of cold melon or watermelon
Lunch: 200 g of sweet cabbage with beef, a slice of black bread
Snack: 100 grams of cold melon or watermelon
Dinner: a couple of hot dogs, mustard, lettuce

Cut the calories, lose weight

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In order to lose weight, here are presented 7 easy ways to cut 850 calories. With these rules you will not have to keep strict diet, and you will look great.

Drinks – drink one bottle of soda less a day. Drink water with a few lemon drops. Save: 150 calories

Sandwiches - when you buy a sandwich, buy one with mustard or ketchup and avoid the one with mayonnaise. Save: At least 100 calories

Skin - buy cleaned chicken without skin, and always prepare it that way. Save: 100 calories
Dressing – use vinegar or fresh lemon juice as salad dressing. Save: 120 calories

Beer - Skip beer or glass of wine after a meal. Save: 120 calories

Cheese - buy a sandwich without cheese. Save: 200 calories
Fruit - rather than drink a glass of juice, eat fruits and drink a glass of water. Save: 100 calories

How hormones affect the belly?

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While you certainly do not want to have excess weight on the belly, for many people this is the first place where fat accumulates, and the last place that goes. Except that is not appealing, the excess weight on your belly is not healthy. Studies have shown that fat in the abdomen has the worst effect on health, and even worse than the fat from the area of the leg or hip.

In many cases, hormonal imbalance is the main cause of fat in the abdomen. If you are struggling with overweight for a long time, it is very likely that it is a hormonal imbalance.

Excess fat in the abdomen may be a sign of an imbalance of one or more hormones, usually a low level of estrogen, low testosterone levels, low levels of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), which is released by the adrenal glands, and high levels of insulin and cortisol.

Abdominal fat occurs as a consequence of aging, and increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes. To remove abdominal fat takes a lot of things, including proper diet, exercise and, of course, motivation. All this will help you, but if you still do not notice any results, you should check the hormone levels in the body.

Diet and Sleep

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The food you eat not only contributes to the quality of your weight and general health, but also on how well you sleep. Some foods help you sleep better. While others can make sleep difficult or even impossible.

Foods that improve sleep include fruits, green leafy vegetables, whole grain breads and cereals, and mushrooms. Even spices such as dill, sage and basil help with sleep problems.

Drinking milk before bedtime, a common method to aid sleep, is actually effective. Milk actually contains tryptophan, which can be converted to serotonin, the hormone that controls sleep. Honey, turkey, egg whites and tuna also contain tryptophan, which are good night time snacks.

Alternatively, caffeine-rich food and beverages should be avoided right before going to bed. This includes coffee, tea, chocolate, cocoa, soft drinks and some medications. Some foods that are rich in tyramine can also affect sleep. Tyramine actually causes the release of a substance that stimulates the brain keeping you awake. This is found in bacon, cheese, sugar, ham or tomatoes.

Spicy foods, on the other hand, may cause gastrointestinal reflux or heartburn. While sweet or greasy foods can also cause indigestion and bloating. And though alcohol can make you sleepy, it actually upsets sleep patterns later in the night resulting to frequent waking in the night to urinate.

Even how much and when you eat affect sleep patterns. It is best to keep the last meal of the day light. Eating too much or heavy meals before sleeping may cause indigestion, heartburn and discomfort. It is recommended to start with a hearty breakfast, the main meal of the day around noon, and a light supper early in the evening.

You may also take vitamins and supplements to aid sleep. Calcium and magnesium helps induce sleep. Calcium-rich foods include milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, sardines, salmon, broccoli, tofu, egg, and calcium-fortified food. Magnesium is found in nuts, almonds, cashews, beans, and spinach. Vitamins B6 and B12 are often beneficial and used in the treatment of insomnia. Some of the foods that contain Vitamin B6 are liver, meat, brown rice, fish, butter, wheat germ, whole grain cereals, and soybeans. Foods rich in Vitamin B12 include some plant milks, some soy products and some breakfast cereals.

Be careful on what foods you eat. It can directly affect the way you sleep. By improving your eating habits, you will have a better chance at a good night’s sleep.

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Hit diet with watermelon and cantalupe: lose 10 pounds fast

Cut the calories, lose weight

How hormones affect the belly?

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