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Eating a healthy and well balanced diet is the key to lose weight fast as well as longevity. Eating a diet full of sugar and fried foods invites many health problems such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes to name a few. However, fully depriving oneself of a treat now and again can make dieting feel like a drag. There are some great ways to replace high calorie desserts with healthier alternatives. Remember, cutting calories doesn’t mean cutting flavor or taste.

Cut oils and fats from baking: A healthier alternative is to substitute oil and fat with applesauce. This is a great way to add texture to baked goods without adding bad trans fats. Since applesauce is already sweet, this is a great way to cut back on using sugar too.

Pick up some 100 calorie packs. Almost every major manufacturer of snacks now has 100 calorie packs on the market. This is a great way to have a snack without going overboard.  Keeping portions in check will help prevent unwanted weight gain and satisfy cravings.

Get exercise: The best way to offset eating unhealthy snacks is to get some exercise. Boosting metabolism will get the body burning fat.

Lift weights: Lifting weight and building lean muscle mass will help increase fat being burned. This will also help build those sexy curves, and give you the body you want. After lifting weights, treat yourself to a whey protein shake. These are available in many flavors like chocolate and vanilla as well as strawberry. Adding ice and frozen fruit create a decadent frozen treat.

Eat often: Eat often through out the day. Make sure that what you eat is healthy though. Vegetables and fruits as well as almonds and cheeses are great snacking options. If you work where often snacking is not an option, try drinking a hoodia tea to curb cravings.

Judging from the covers of health magazines on grocery stands everywhere, it is certain that Hollywood does not have a shortage of detox diets. Based on the headlines, everybody who is somebody in Tinsletown is or has been on an extreme detox diet. With so much popularity both in Hollywood and anywhere USA, why is it that these diets are popular and is it possible that these diets live up to all their hype?  

Detox diets are popular for a number of reasons. Detox diets often promise to rid the body of harmful elements that are present in our systems or offer a route to quick weight loss. Since most of these diets involve extreme measures, can they actually work?

As of late, the lemon water detox diet has become popular. Promising weight loss of up to 20 pounds in two weeks, the lemon water diet involves drinking a minimum of 6-8 glasses of ice water mixed with lemon juice, maple sugar and ginger everyday. While this may sound like some of the energy drinks on the market, it is designed to help someone lose weight fast.

Those who commit to the diet, often experience a feeling of energy. This energetic sensation can be all in the head as one assumes that they are doing something good for their health. This feeling is one that often does not last long. Without proper nutrition, a person’s health can severely diminish. Abiding to a detox diet over longer periods of time can lead to anemia, irregular heart beat and low blood sugar, all problems that can eventually lead to life-threatening problems.

Finally those who partake in a detox diet are often unable to maintain weight loss. It may seem like a miracle that all the pounds melt away, however that is often short lived. Since extreme stress is put on the body, people often gain back all the weight that is lost on these extreme diets.