We all have a “fitspiration.” Someone that we look up to and serves as our motivation to reach our ideal body. And so we try all the diet trends and workout routines to achieve a fit and toned body. Some of us even turn to science and seek the help of health professionals such as nutritionists and cosmetic surgeons.

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Who does not want to look as hot as Scarlett Johansson or Ryan Gosling?

We all have a “fitspiration”. Someone that we look up to and serves as our motivation to reach our ideal body. And so we try all the diet trends and workout routines to achieve a fit and toned body. Some of us even turn to science and seek the help of health professionals such as nutritionists and cosmetic surgeons.

Not all of these methods are effective though. There are some that will only leave you exhausted and frustrated without showing a promising result.

If you want to effectively lose weight, try these scientifically proven tips that work.

1. Protein at every meal

If you want to lose weight rapidly, have lots of protein at every meal. It’s one of the most important nutrients to get a healthy looking body.

How can protein help in weight loss?

Protein has a positive effect on some of the weight regulating hormones. When you consume a meal that has a higher level of protein, your satiety hormones (peptide YY, GLP – 1, and cholecystokinin) are increased while your hunger hormone is decreased. This means you feel full for a longer period of time and your hunger is majorly reduced. No more overeating or unnecessary snacking.

Protein also boosts your metabolism and makes you burn more calories.

To expedite your weight loss, eat more foods rich in protein such as turkey, chicken, pork, lean beef, sardines, salmon, trout, eggs, cheese, milk, yogurt, chickpeas, kidney beans and lentils.

2. Don’t skip meals or calories

Most of us are guilty of this practice: Skipping meals to lose weight.

While some may lost some pounds off when they forego eating a meal, it is not always effective. On the contrary, nutritionists discourage us to skip a meal. Skipping a meal would not always result to weight loss, but the opposite.

What will happen if you skip a meal?

Losing weight may occur, but there’s a catch. You will probably drop some weight in the short term, but there’s a higher risk of gaining them back. Plus, the weight that you will lose may not come from fat but from muscles which is not ideal.

You could also run low on nutrients and will likely make up a missed meal with some junk food. You’re hungry so you have a tendency to overeat in order to compensate the hunger. Since you’re running low in energy, you feel exhausted to exercise.

Instead of skipping a meal, eat each meal with a healthy serving of nutritious foods.

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3. Remove sugar from your diet

A teaspoon of sugar may not seem to hurt.

Well, each teaspoon contains 16 calories and this does not seem as much, but it can add up if you consume lots of sugary beverages or food. Sugar and weight gain are often linked. Added sugar increases the food’s calorie content and you will certainly gain weight if you consume more calories than you burn.

Removing sugar from your diet will help you consume fewer calories which results to weight loss. Since one teaspoon of sugar is equivalent to 16 calories, cutting out 10 tablespoons of sugar from foods and drinks will cut out 160 calories from your diet. Do that for the entire week and you cut out a total of 1,120 calories.

If you want to reduce your caloric intake, eliminate fruit-flavored drink, soda, cake, candy, ice cream, donuts, cookies and other desserts.

4. Drink lots of water

While drinking 8-10 glasses of water gives you a fresh and hydrated skin, it can also help you in losing some extra pounds.

Here’s why you should drink plenty of water every day:

• It helps in achieving a powerful workout - If you are dehydrated, your workout will suffer as you won’t have the energy and endurance. 
• It speeds up your metabolism - Every time you drink water, your body has to work and burn the calories to process them. 
• It eliminates hunger cues – Thirst is often misread as hunger. If you feel hunger pangs, grab a glass of water first instead of some cookies. Drink a glass of water before your meal to avoid over-eating. 

5. Exercise is a must

If you just rely on a diet plan, you won’t be able to achieve your ideal body. Couple your healthy eating habit with a regular exercise to lose weight fast and effectively. If you want to get optimum result of your workout, you can use workout tools such as the Nordic track ellipticals.

These loss tips are not just hearsay; these are backed up by science and facts. Do all of these tips and you’ll be surprised at how much weight you’ve lost in a short span of time.

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Author Bio - Scott Murphy rowed crew at college in upstate New York and still has the same passion for the sport over 20 years later. He is a regular contributor to allrowers.com, a site offering reviews, workouts, industry news and education about the benefits of rowing and regular exercise.

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As the app stores continue to expand, people from around the world are now using their smartphones to lose weight, beat common colds, recover from surgery, and connect with medical professionals.

Here is a quick look at five proven health apps that you might want to consider installing today.

Sworkit

This is one of the best apps for busy adults who are trying to take control of their health by starting a new workout routine. After inputting your goals and the amount of time you have, Sworkit will pull together a personalized series of trainer-guided videos. Those who feel like they aren’t making any progress can upgrade to a premium account and speak with live trainers and dietitians.

Noom Coach

When it comes to losing weight, we now know that what you eat is more important than how much you exercise. Noom Coach was created by a group of doctors who have experience helping patients meet their fitness goals by tracking their meals. In addition to losing weight, it can also help you come up with a personalized diet to manage conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.

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Mango Health

Recent studies have shown us that 68 percent of US adults have smartphones, and that makes these devices the perfect tools for home health care patients. Mango Health is a comprehensive app that tracks everything from how many steps you take each day to your medication schedule. You can also keep track of vital information such as your weight, blood pressure, water intake, eating schedule, and caloric intake.

Total Baby

Those first few months after giving birth are hectic, and that makes it extremely difficult to track your baby’s progress. Total Baby is a simple and straightforward app that allows you to track nursing times, soiled diapers, hours of sleep, immunizations, and doctor visits. As an added bonus, this app can give a much better sense of your baby’s schedule, and that will give you more opportunities to start working on your own health and fitness.

Urgent Care

No matter how careful you and your family try to be, there will come a point when you need to speak with a medical professional as quickly as possible. For a small fee, this app connects you with a certified nurse who will help you decide what to do after an accident or injury. Once you have told the nurse your medical history and what took place, they will then determine if you need to speak with a doctor in the next few days or head right to the emergency room.

These apps will never replace trained medical professionals and certified trainers, but they can make your life much easier. The smartphone that you carry around with you every day might be the exact tool you need to begin your path toward a healthier lifestyle.

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Author Bio - Dixie is a freelance writer who loves to write about business, finance and self improvement. She lives in Arizona with her husband and three beautiful daughters.

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More and more businesses are investing in their employees through wellness programs and health technologies. Fitness programs for staff and co-workers are definitely something you will want to start looking into today.

New technologies are becoming important elements in fitness programs. Companies are beginning to implement mobile devices in promoting their own wellness programs. More businesses are coming to realize that healthier employees have higher levels of job satisfaction. This means more efficiency, lower health insurance costs, and greater employee retention.

Fitbits and Company Culture

Many companies have launched fitness initiatives, and as many as 40 percent of these maintain that the results have encouraged them to invest more in providing incentives to employees taking part in wellness programs. Even something as small as a Fitbit can inspire employees to participate in a lifestyle change, particularly if their coworkers are practicing and talking about it. The idea of a Casual Friday in so many companies is becoming a "Fitness Friday" or alternately a "Workout Wednesday". Employees are allowed to come to work in sweats, and encouraged to take part in on-site fitness activities, whether it be lunch at the company gym or a brisk walk around the grounds.

Incentives

Fitness tracking devices encourage employees to get moving. Company-wide contests like step challenges offering small rewards are effective ways to have employees exercising. At the end of the week they compare totals to see who gets the prize. This is just a small part of the fitness incentive. In addition to Fitbits and corporate support, some companies are investing in new office concepts such as standup desks, treadmill desks, and healthy snacks in the break room at low or no cost. For those swept up in the pursuit of physical fitness, this makes coming to work more enjoyable.

Wellness programs, though they save companies money on relatively low investment, are often seen as "perks" by employees. Fitness not only keeps employees healthy and engaged, it makes them feel more empowered and more valued, generating greater company loyalty, more productivity, and closer teamwork.

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Smartphone Apps

Another device having a major role in company fitness is the smartphone. Companies can purchase licenses to fitness apps, make free apps available, or even develop their own proprietary apps specific to the company culture and brand. The most common mobile apps relating to fitness are dietary apps for promoting nutrition. For instance, users can conveniently track the calorie, fiber, or sugar content in the foods they eat. Healthy recipes or exercise journals are also very popular.

A Gallup poll identifying five factors in quality of life (purpose, relationships, financial, fitness) found that only 7 percent of people in the U.S. claimed to be doing well in all five, while 28 percent admitted that they were not satisfied in any of these life areas.

Mobile apps promoting fitness are under-used. Given the growing numbers of smartphones and assortment of apps, companies can promote their use to encourage employees in achieving a healthier work-life balance. Even companies such as ACN Inc. can help provide you with the best possible internet services to keep this kind of fitness technology up and running properly. The most crucial element is physical exercise and the benefits it provides to individuals and companies alike. While no app is a cure-all for physical and social problems, the wide variety of apps that are being introduced every day can make a difference in employee lives. There are apps for measuring water intake, geolocators for jogging trails, healthy restaurant menus, customized workout apps, and even apps for contacting a trained psychotherapist. The real surprise is that so many people aren't using them.

In light of the mutual benefits, more business leaders can be expected to invest in their employees through wellness programs and trending technologies. It is amazing how much of an impact a little bit of exercise can have on your whole work environment. Fitness programs are definitely something you will want to start looking into today.

By  Kara Masterson

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