Although the fat, cuddly Garfield cat makes a cute comic-strip character, the picture for real live cats that are overweight is not so amusing. According to the Pet Center website, obese cats--which include 40 percent of the pet cats in America--are at increased risk of developing serious medical complications, including diabetes, hepatic lipidoisis and arthritis. You can tell if your own cat is overweight by checking its midsection and evaluating its shape--if you cannot feel your cat's ribs, or if your cat does not have a discernible waist, it is time to put your cat on a diet. By feeding the proper food, controlling portions and helping your cat get more exercise, you can help your feline friend lose weight and become slimmer, more agile and alert, and healthier.
Lose Weight With Lemon Grass
Lemon grass is a common ingredient used in east Asian cooking. It is a fairly fragrant herb that is used to flavor dishes. Lemon grass also has a number of beneficial properties that can assist weight-loss efforts.
Lose Weight in a Sauna
Although you may not experience dramatic weight loss while using a sauna, you can drop off several pounds. A sauna works by exposing a person to excess temperatures and having them sweat out their extra weight. Working a sauna into your diet and exercise routine can help you achieve sustainable weight loss. Read on to learn how to lose weight in a sauna.
Lose Weight for Boot Camp
Getting geared up for boot camp is fun, but when you have gone through all the testing and paperwork, you find that you have to lose weight before you can sign on that final, dotted line. Fear not, most branches of the service will test your body fat percentage if your weight is a bit high. This means that getting ready for boot camp will involve a lot of muscle training. Here are some easy ways to lose weight for boot camp.
Lose Weight and Still Drink Beer
Alcoholic beverages are highly caloric and as such are not generally part of any weight loss plan. Out of the alcoholic drinks, beer contains the most calories (about 200 calories per pint, varying with beer type) followed by wine then spirits, which contain about 110 and 50 calories per serving, respectively. Thus, losing weight while drinking beer can be difficult--but not impossible.