| Current statistics reveal that 75% of Americans are | | | | 8. High susceptibility to growth hormones: These |
| overweight and 40% are obese. For those who desire | | | | hormones are given to animals to help them grow |
| to lose weight and obtain optimal health, sometimes it | | | | faster and larger, so meat and dairy have residual |
| can be overwhelming trying to figure out where to | | | | growth hormones. In humans, these hormones can |
| start. From the Atkins Diet to the South Beach Diet; | | | | result in increased fat storage. |
| from the low fat to low carb diets, there are numerous | | | | 9. Not eating breakfast. |
| weight-loss plans to choose from. In addition, given | | | | 10. Numerous diets: Going from diet to diet has a |
| conflicting information as to what works best, it can be | | | | negative impact on the metabolism and causes weight |
| difficult deciding what to do. | | | | loss to be much more difficult. |
| For those who have tried many diet plans with no | | | | 11. Food ingredients: The reasons why are amazing |
| success, it becomes more difficult and frustrating. | | | | and beyond the scope of this article. Readers are |
| Many people forget that a diet might work wonders | | | | encouraged to read for themselves Kevin's two |
| for their friend but won't work well for them...not | | | | books. |
| because the diet is "bad", but because each body | | | | Simple Tips for Easy Weight Loss: |
| reacts differently. However, there is a way to lose | | | | Now that there is a better understanding of body |
| weight that is easy, fast, and doesn't involve | | | | genetics and why people have a tendency to be |
| deprivation or calorie counting. | | | | overweight, here are the tips for fast, easy weight |
| Before the weight loss tips are discussed, it's important | | | | loss. |
| to address some background information about body | | | | Tip #1: Drink water upon arising: First thing in the |
| genetics and why weight loss can be difficult. | | | | morning, drink eight ounces of distilled water, bottled |
| Before anyone starts a diet, it is important to note that | | | | water, or filtered water (not tap water). |
| each person has a different body build. Some people | | | | Tip #2: Eat a big breakfast: This should be done 45 |
| are short and stout while others are tall and thin. Some | | | | minutes after getting up in the morning. Suggested |
| have big hips and shoulders, and others are short and | | | | organic foods to choose from (they must be organic) |
| very muscular. Genetics can determine body shape | | | | are apples, bananas, rye bread with no sugar, plain |
| and a person's natural build just as it does eye color, | | | | yogurt, tuna, lamb, tomatoes, carrots, peppers, raw |
| hair color, skin color, and so on. The good news is that | | | | honey, wild smoked salmon, and so on. |
| genetics do not determine whether or not one will be | | | | Tip #3: Drink distilled water throughout the day: Eight |
| fat, but will determine one's body shape. This means | | | | glasses is recommended |
| that not every woman can expect to be tall and thin | | | | Tip #4: Walk non-stop one hour each day: This doesn't |
| like a Hollywood actress or supermodel such as Tyra | | | | have to be power walking; just walk at your own |
| Banks. Not every man can expect to be defined and | | | | pace. Walking outdoors is best. |
| muscular like The Rock. The goal, really, is to be at a | | | | Tip #5: Stop eating after 6:00 PM: This is hard for |
| comfortable weight for one's body shape and to feel | | | | some people, but do the best you can. |
| good about it. | | | | Tip #6: Do a candida cleanse: Candida is yeast |
| So, why are people overweight? Here are 11 of the | | | | overgrowth in the colon that can cause all kinds of |
| most common reasons: | | | | health problems. Check online for "Candida Cleanse" or |
| 1. Slow metabolism: People who are overweight have | | | | go to your local health food store. |
| a hard time burning off food. As a result, the fat is | | | | Tip #7: Do a colon cleanse: This cleanse cleans out the |
| stored. | | | | digestive system, which is clogged and sluggish in |
| 2. Emotional eating: Those who struggle with weight | | | | many overweight people. Once again, check online or |
| often eat when stressed or when other emotional | | | | go to your local health food store. |
| upheavals are happening in their life. | | | | More and more Americans are becoming overweight. |
| 3. Hormonal imbalances. | | | | Extra weight can result in many health issues and |
| 4. Eating portions that are too large. | | | | negatively impact one's emotional state and |
| 5. Eating lots of "diet food" (that is low fat,low carb, and | | | | self-esteem. However, for those struggling with this |
| "sugar free" foods). Kevin explains in the book why this | | | | problem, there is hope. You can lose it and keep it off. |
| is a problem. | | | | Now that you have a understanding of body genetics |
| 6. Build up of toxins in the body. | | | | and why you might be overweight, take action today! |
| 7. Eating late: Late-night eating can cause food to | | | | Commit to trying at least a few of the steps. |
| convert to fat more easily. | | | | |