Three 'Basic" Tips For Weight Loss

According to a scientific study, most of us take better care of our swimming pools than our bodies. I think that this usually arises due to a lack of education – or sometimes too much education, since in our modern society there are so many theories on how to properly nourish our bodies to achieve the ‘fastest weight loss’ or ‘lose three inches’ by the next week. Amidst these tales, it is refreshing to hear a healthy weight loss plan that does not require any drastic changes and yet is scientifically proven to encourage weight loss and healthy well-being. As Dr. Robert Young states: “We’re not overweight – we’re over-acid!”

The Creation of Fat Cells

Through countless bodily processes, the food we eat is broken down so that necessary nutrients can be extracted for growth and repair. All foods, when metabolized, also contain acidic or alkaline properties that affect the body. While alkaline, or "basic" foods help to oxygenate the body, excess acidity is a danger to vital internal organs. Fat cells are formed in order to carry detrimental acids away from the organs that keep us alive. However, by alkalizing our systems, our bodies don't need to form and hold
on to this fat!

We have all heard that successful weight loss is achieved by gradually making changes in one’s lifestyle rather than following a certain “fad diet”. Regulating the body’s pH level is certainly a way of life, and is a proven theory that has been around since the beginning of the 20th century, even though it has just recently begun to establish itself in many countries. While “alkalizing your body” may sound daunting, there is actually no need for apprehension! The following three tips are basic in terms of both simplicity.. and alkalinity!

1. Incorporate more alkaline foods into your diet.

The foods that are most effective in neutralizing internal acids are fruits and green, leafy vegetables. It is a common misconception that foods that taste sour must be acidic – lemons and limes, for example, are alkaline because the end-products extracted from them by the processes of digestion are basic. However, animal proteins such as chicken, pork and beef add acidity, as do sugars and processed carbohydrates such as white breads. As a general rule of thumb, your diet should ideally consist of a ratio of ¾ basic foods to ¼ acidic foods in order to keep one’s system at a consistent, non-acidic pH.

2. Drink alkaline water.

Our bodies consist of 75% water, so it is not surprising that good hydration is a key to maintaining a strong and healthy system. However, most of us don’t usually give the water that we drink a second thought, and this has a drastic effect upon our health. As Dr. Robert Young states: “Our body is only as healthy as the water it is bathed in.” The fact is that drinks that are staples of many peoples’ diets tend to be acidic. It takes 32 glasses of alkaline water to neutralize the acid from one 12 oz. soda such as Coca-Cola, which has a pH of 2. Coffee is not much better at a pH of 4. Even the tap water and filtered waters that we drink are usually acidic, so if we drink the recommended eight cups per day – how can we expect acidic water to adequately replenish our parched bodies?! Water ionizers can provide you with water at a basic pH that will literally wash away the fat cells parked on one’s hips, thighs, stomachs, and even brains! As easy to install and use as a common water filter, they will make all the difference to your health and long-term weight loss goals.

3. Don’t over-exercise.

One of the reasons that exercise is so beneficial is that when we sweat, we eliminate acids from our bodies through perspiration. However, when we exercise excessively, lactic acid – a waste product of energy production – is produced, and if it is not properly whisked away by the bloodstream, it will remain within our bodies. One way of ensuring that we rid ourselves of these wastes is to cool down for at least five to eight minutes after each work out, or until the heart rate is back to normal. Otherwise, the length of your workout should be judged by your fitness level – start with however long is comfortable while keeping your heart rate up, and add to your original time as necessary – listen to your body! Keeping yourself hydrated properly (with alkaline water) will also contribute greatly to your energy levels and reduce the amount of lactic acid in the bloodstream. Testimonials have shown that altering something as simple as the water that you drink, or adding more alkaline foods to your diet can result in weight loss of up to one pound per day. Losing weight requires nothing more than ‘basic’ knowledge!

(Source) Stan Howard-Researcher with Ionlife Canada.