For those who don’t know if there is a relationship between your acne condition and the foods you eat, let me tell you that there is. You might have heard that oily foods cause acne, but this isn’t entirely true. Oily foods have caused internal changes including high cholesterol levels, but they don’t really have a huge impact on the skin condition. When does oil affect skin conditions such as acne? The only time oil would affect your acne condition, is when you use cosmetic products that have animal fats, oils and additives. Most of the makeup products and skin care products on the market today have oils added to them.

One thing you should begin doing is purchase herbal skin care products that contain no oils or preservative chemicals. These additional chemicals and oils will only cause harm to your skin condition. For those who have acne, it is never a good idea to use tons of makeup. Makeup may seem like a great way to hide your acne, but it surely does not make things any better. The types of food you eat will affect your overall acne condition. The following are some of the foods you should and shouldn’t limit on a daily basis, if you intend on controlling your acne.

The calcium rich fluid we all love drinking could be bad for your acne condition. Milk has been a great addition to any breakfast meal, but it could lead to your acne getting worse than it already is. Since milk originally comes from cows, there is a significant amount of fat and hormones which could cause an imbalance in your acne condition. I am not saying that you should stop drinking milk, but it would help if you could limit your daily intake. If you are someone who drinks milk several times a day, it could be a problem for your acne.

The one type of oil that is considered to be a helper in your acne condition is Omega 3 fat oils. All types of fishes have this fish oil in them, and they have been known to prevent acne and keep skin looking fresh. Whether you are cooking the fish or simply having some sushi, it is considered to be great for your skin and overall health. Apart from the acne benefits of fish, you would also be taking in some much needed proteins.

Oranges and berries are two amazing types of fruits you should eat at least once a day. When I say berries, I mean all sorts of berries; whether it is strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or blackberries. Berries and oranges have high antioxidant content along with nutrients that help with skin development and acne prevention. By eating such fruits, you’ll be able to get rid of the bad skin cells, which allows for new skin development. During skin development, one thing you should do is drink lots of fluids. Water and concentrated juices are the best, as they give your body the hydration, vitamins and energy.

I hope this you can incorporate parts of this acne diet into your everyday meals, so that you can get rid of all the acne and live a young and healthy life.

1. Weight Loss Foods

My main advice would be to concentrate on what foods you are eating. It is far easier to control how many calories you consume than to try and exercise the calories away. Your nutrition will be 75% of the equation to lose the pregnancy weight you desire.

Concentrate on eating wholesome foods that are not processed, a.k.a., it doesn’t come from the middle aisles of the grocery store. So, no processed foods like chips, cookies, and fake food that tries to resemble real food.

When you eat mostly fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, and legumes, that haven’t been processed or changed with chemicals and additives, you are eating pure, whole food. Food that is nutritionally the best for your body. Plus, it tastes better!

2. Exercise to Burn Fat

Exercise is the next component (of course) for fast weight loss tips. Sure, you can just change your diet and lose weight, but exercise will help you lose the weight faster! And, who doesn’t want that?

Do any type of exercise you enjoy to do. That way, you are more likely to stick with it.

If you do a bootcamp because your co-worker got great results, great. But if you hate those types of exercises, you’ll be one of the first people to drop out.

I’ve tried P90X, and while it did work, I didn’t have the perseverance to continue with the maintenance program. I stopped after the 90 days, and the weight slowly came back.

What I do love is walking and running, and my neighbors can tell you that I love it too! It’s because they see me out walking and running 5-6 days a week.

With exercise you love to do, you’ll be able to lose belly fat fast, and keep it off in the long run.

3. Slow and Steady Wins the Race

It’s so easy to get caught up in the hype of losing a ton of weight all at once. But, it doesn’t work that way.

You are working to lose weight AND keep it off for the rest of your lifetime. Not just for the next 90 days.

So, give yourself the best chance for success by setting realistic, but challenging goals. For example, plan on losing 4 pounds in one month. Or, if you’d like a greater challenge, lose 8 pounds in one month.

Build up your successes from there. Once you know you can do it, the rest will get easier as time goes on.

4. Your 30 Day Challenge

Once you’ve lost your 4 or 8 pounds over the course of a month, set another monthly goal. It’s great to set monthly goals because you give yourself a deadline to meet.

The next month after, continue with your next 4-8 pound weight loss and add one more thing. How about substituting a white starch like white rice with green vegetables?

Everyday, you’ll eat one green vegetable instead of the usual starchy food you would eat. You keep building upon your accomplishments, and the weight will drop off. It did for me.

5. Keep doing What Works

Sometimes, I can get caught up doing something that doesn’t work. It took me 20 plus years to finally realize that what I ate mattered more than exercising.

I was always athletic growing up. I’d run, play tennis, and I was in the marching band. I was pretty slim in my teenage years. But then my twenties hit, and I gained my Freshman 15 in college.

My weight would go up and down. Then I got married, and I gained my Newlywed 15. I’d keep exercising, but continue eating junk.

Well, I started eating more weight loss foods, and started to lose the weight much easier. I thought, “Well, this is working, maybe I should keep going?”

Lo, and behold, I lost a total of 58 pounds after my first pregnancy. And, I lost most of it by changing my eating habits, eating more nutrient dense foods.

Learn what works for you, and continue to repeat the process. These fast weight loss tips are simple ideas that can turn what used to be a struggle with weight into effortless weight loss after your pregnancy.

I am hoping that you have read part one and implemented my suggestions. I hope that the benefits are coming your way. Summertime is still here and this is your opportunity to continue with the strategies that have helped my patients to finally get the weight off and keep it off, increase their fitness levels and say goodbye to many medications for high cholesterol, hypertension, and high blood glucose and or blood fat levels.

26. Get a tape measure and get serious. Measurements are not negotiable numbers. Your biceps, chest, waist, hips, thighs, and calves measurements should be recorded with the date. Three times a week commit to working those muscles. Every two weeks take a new measurement. If there is positive change happening continue adding either more weight or more repetitions. If there are not positive changes examine your sessions. Have you been doing them three times a week? Are you following recommended workouts from a professional? If yes to the above I suggest you seek out fitness pro and give yourself every opportunity to accomplish your goals.

27. Treat yourself to a walk through your own closet. Please donate all items that are bigger sizes than you are.

28. Take a picture of you now and if you have a picture of you when you were where you want to be put them next to each other and carry them with you.

29. Find a buddy who is also goal oriented and make a bet. Winning is a wonderful incentive to push yourself.

30. Be flexible. If the weather is too humid or threatening thunderstorms know how to get your workout in. indoor air-conditioned malls offer the alternative to outdoor exercise. You might be very surprised to see many people using the mall for exercise.

31. Go shopping. You have the opportunity to try on many different looks in privacy without spending any money.

32. Freeze the abundant less expensive fruits in serving size packages. Use these for smoothies and baking especially later on when the prices are higher. Peel and freeze bananas.

33. Use frozen fruits to make refreshing slushes using available summertime fruits like watermelon.

34. Use frozen strawberries and bananas dipped in chocolate for dessert.

35. Use the internet for recipes. There are wonderful healthy recipes to try using a grill.

36. Do you have a vision in your mind of your best look? Close your eyes and see yourself -what are your wearing? What colors? Where are you? In a favorite place? I hope you are smiling!

37. Take ten-be grateful for your being.

38. Must have a “go to” strategy- everyone experiences weak moments. If you can be aware of the negative messages you are getting and have a strategy to buy yourself ten minutes-this will divert that weak moment. Examples are taking a bath, calling a friend, writing a letter to yourself, organizing a drawer.

39. Be realistic in your goals. The worst feeling of disappointment comes when you have unrealistic expectations. 10% weight loss in 6 months is realistic if you have substantial weight to lose. Two pounds per week is the average weight that should not come back.

40. After losing the weight it is vital to success to keep that weight off for 6-8 weeks. At that time you can reassess if more weight needs to come off.

42. Advertise your plan to lose weight, increase fitness and/or get off medications. The more people in your circle that know the less likely you are to slip up.

44. Beaches and parks offer wonderful locations to explore and appreciate the views, sounds and smells around you.

45. Calculate your daily intake; using your phone app or computer or the many books available with charts and formulas to help you.

46. Please don’t listen to advice from non professionals.

47. Play games. Examples are designating money for every pound or inch or mile walked. Listing destinations upon completion of every short term goal. Spa date, round of golf, new article of clothing are all common incentives that work.

48. Breathe. Take a few deep breaths before going to bed. If feelings invade that are negative or make you anxious deep breathing might help.

49. Learn to ask for what you need. Is it a hug? A nap? Or maybe some space. Everyone needs to take care of themselves.

50. Celebrate every success and journal it for the future so you can always refer back to it for reinforcement.