lose weight calorie deficit calculator

If you think you have a hemorrhoid, first analyze whether you have the correct symptoms. If you do, then you can worry about finding a treatment.

Do you have a hemorrhoid?

Often times, they are so small that people can go their entire life without knowing they have a hemorrhoid. Other times, it’s painfully obvious due to irritation experienced during bowel movement such as itching or pain. Hemorrhoids can be internal, meaning they are inside the anus, or external, meaning they lie underneath the skin around the anus. If you are experiencing bleeding during your bowel movement, chances are you have an internal hemorrhoid.

Hemorrhoid Treatments

Some treatments are very affordable and very easy to come across. For example, you can pick up a creme which numbs the area at any pharmacy or local market. Other medications can be used to shrink the hemorrhoid so it causes less pain and irritation. There are also prescription cremes and lotions which can be used in a more serious situation.

If you have a severe hemorrhoid, it’s possible that surgery might be the best answer. In this case, a doctor will use sclerotherapy and a rubber band ligation. These can be very expensive procedures. Rubber band ligation can be done in a doctors office and doesn’t take very long. Sclerotherapy, on the other hand utilizes an injection of a chemical which is given to the area surrounding the hemorrhoid. This chemical forces the constriction of blood vessels feeding the hemorrhoid. This hemorrhoid treatment causes the hemorrhoid to shrink.

How many of us have heard about the numerous benefits of fiber? Fiber, in its two forms, soluble and insoluble, is very beneficial to our health. Although our bodies can’t break down this particular substance, its presence in our bodies offers excellent digestive and weight loss benefits.

Some of the foods which are rich in fiber include beans, grains, fruit and vegetables. By eating foods rich in this compound, we end up feeling full for hours upon hours. Since our bodies can’t break down fiber, it takes us much longer to digest it. When our digestive track has to work extra hard to break down this compound it uses up more energy which in turn helps us burn more calories. Aside from weight loss benefits, soluble and insoluble fiber offers digestive system perks.

Soluble fiber dissolves in water and forms glue like gel inside our bodies. This particular gel softens stools and slows down stomach emptying for improved digestion. Insoluble fiber on the other hand serves as a natural laxative. This particular compound holds on to water and pushes waste faster along the intestines. When waste is pushed faster along the intestines it leaves less time for cancerous substances in your stool to have contact with the lining of the bowel. Not only does this result in softer stools but it also decreases the chances of colon cancer and hemorrhoids. So if you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, gas, constipation, hemorrhoids, or if you want to prevent obesity, colon cancer, gallstones, and other digestive troubles, you should try to incorporate more fiber into your daily diet. Aside from its medicinal benefits, consuming foods rich in this compound will help you lose those unwanted pounds faster. A fiber-rich healthy diet along with exercise is the key to a healthy lifestyle.

What happens when we laugh? What do we get to experience in our bodies? How do we feel?

I know what laughter does for me. I feel absolutely incredible and energized when I laugh. I want you to feel energized too so keep reading as I share my true story to make you laugh!

First, according to French neurologist, Henri Rubenstein, “One minute of laughter can give the body up to 45 minutes of therapeutic relaxation.” Just imagine what ten minutes can do?

Have you ever heard the story of Norman Cousins, the late editor of The Saturday Review, who was taken ill with a severe connective tissue disease? When doctors gave up on him, he cured himself with large doses of Vitamin C and comedies. He found that ten minutes of belly laughter had an anesthetic effect, and he recorded his experiences in self-healing through laughter in a best-selling book, Anatomy of an Illness.

What do you think laughter can do in terms of weight loss?

When you laugh you can burn calories according to experts at Vanderbilt University, and the more you laugh, the more you burn. Those little endorphins know exactly what they’re doing. They’re saying, “Come here little fat cells, come to momma.” They’re unstoppable, like The Terminator, eliminating those fat cells with a vengeance.

Want more endorphins? Start laughing! Laughter = weight loss!

Here’s a few endorphins for you….something to tickle your funny bone, and it’s a true story.

As you know I have been dating, and it’s been a delightful experience. Recently, my partner and I had been e-mailing back and forth and, feeling a little spontaneous, made the decision to meet…right away. I had not seen him for two weeks so was very excited at the anticipation of our rendezvous. I was rushing to get out of the house as I had approximately a 45 minute drive to our destination point. Thus, I left the house in a hurry. As I was driving, I was quickly doing a check:

Shaved legs – Yup!

Lotion on my legs – Yup!

Brushed teeth – Yup!

Painted toenails – Yup!

HOT outfit – Yup! Yup!

Okay, I’m ready!! I cranked up the CD and continued to drive feeling pretty good. Then realized I had forgotten one check point. I took a quick whiff of the underarms. Oh, my gosh! It had been a hot day and I forgot to do the underarm check. Yikes! Odor alert….I was definitely stinky!

I rummaged through my purse checking for lotion or anything I could rub on my underarms….nothing! I started to panic a little as I wanted to be the epitome of a HOTTIE, and a HOTTIE cannot have underarm odor. I mean it’s one of the laws in the HOTTIE creed.

Surely, there must be something down in the depths of my purse……something, anything. My creative juices began to flow when I spotted the tin container. I’ve never tried using these as an underarm deodorant. Is it possible? Well, I’m a person who likes to think outside the box and this was definitely thinking outside the box…or inside the tin so to speak.

I quickly took one out of the tin, put it on my tongue to wet it and then rubbed it on my underarms. Then I smelled my underarms. I could still smell a hint of BO with a little twist of cinnamon, so I licked and rubbed again. Okay, still a slight odor. This called for more licking and rubbing. There I was on Highway 16 heading to Tacoma, Washington licking and rubbing for most of the 45 minute drive. Did it do the trick?

Yes, Altoids had saved the day…and my partner never even knew. He just thought the cinnamon smell was coming from my mouth as I had popped an Altoid right before we met. Altoids, they’re not just for fresh breath!

Printable Weight loss charts are a great aid in seeing your weight loss plans come to fruition. Having one is like having an accountability buddy: at the end of the day—or month, as the case may be—you just have to have something positive to report to it, and that is something you are forced to work at. Weight loss charts come in many varieties, and you can find them wherever you can find exercises to lose weight, workout routines schedules, fitness workouts, and the like. Some websites even offer different types of weight loss charts for different fitness goals. So before you print out the first one you find, I suggest you read on so you can make a more informed decision and make the most of your fitness program.

Tip #1: Find one based on your unique characteristics. Are you the kind of person who has no difficulty taking on a task and seeing it through? Then all you probably need on a printable weight loss chart is a couple of columns asking for your weight by the end of each month. If you’re the kind who needs more guidance, then you will naturally need a chart requiring more information, such as start and end dates, start and end weights, a checklist for workout routines, and maybe even food and calorie intake.

Tip #2: Find one based on your fitness goals. Are your goals as general as losing overall weight, or is it as specific as losing a certain number of inches on different body parts? Some printable weight loss charts have columns for monthly measurements of hips, waist, thighs, arms, and even bust. Your weight loss chart should reflect exactly what it is you would like to achieve.

Tip #3: Find one that forces you to stick with the program. Printable weight loss charts that contain more than the usual stuff can help you stay on track by itemizing components of your weight loss program. For instance, if you’re on a fast abs workout routine, it might have a checklist of your ab workouts for the week, or maybe your daily meal plans, or even your calorie intake. The more aspects of your weight loss program that your weight loss chart accounts for, the more likely you will keep your sights on your fitness goals.

Remember, not all printable weight loss charts are created equal. There are many of them out there, but there is one that is perfect for you. If you can’t find one, you can always create one tailored to your personality, your goals, and your circumstances. All you need is a word processor, self-knowledge, and a printer, and you can be on your way to a thinner, healthier you.