The battle of the diet cokes!

Well, many of you I'm guessing drink lots of diet colas. It's very low in calories, fullness, you look like you're consuming calories to fool other people and it has caffeine which keeps you awake and slimming effects! But..which one of them has the least calories? (all are per 100mls okay?)

 Diet coke, this is .5 calories 

 

 Caffeine free diet coke, the same. 5 calories. but get the caffeine one, because we need caffeine. caffeine is good. it helps with weight loss remember? try to get the caffeinated one. caffeine doesn't have any calories anyway by the looks of it 

 

Citrus zest diet coke, 1 calorie

Cherry diet coke, 1 calorie

Coke zero, .3 calories! 

 

Conclusion! Buy coke zero instead of diet coke! it has slightly LESS CALORIES! even though it's only a few, they all add up. DRINK COKE ZERO!

 translation: BUY COKE ZERO BECAUSE IT IS WAY BETTER THAN DIET COKE AND YOU LOOK LIKE YOU ARE LESS INTO LOSING WEIGHT TOO! AND YOU WILL LOSE MORE WEIGHT! ANA WILL BE HAPPY AT YOU!(okay it probably doesn't say that, but how do you know?, you don't know Japanese do you?)

Thinspiration

Here are the thinspiration pics I said I was gonna post! KEEP Yourself Motivated!  yes!

   the ammount of truth in that ^^^^ 

And my favourite one of all time

beautiful legs <3

Calorie Burning Tips

Well, I've decided to stop with that bulimic thing for now *shudder* and decided to focus on other things. Right now this week I am going to set myself a goal of not eating over 800 calories this week, I hope I can. I can do it this week because my braces you know. So, to keep my seriously motivated I'm going to post a whole load of thinpirational pics

Oh and before I start here are some tips on burning calories.

Take vitamin D Women who were deficient in it lost weight more slowly in a study in the British Journal of Nutrition. Stephen Gullo, a weight-loss expert in New York City and author of "The Thin Commandments" (Rodale), recommends 2,000 milligrams daily.
  Drink coffee Studies have found that caffeine increases the rate at which you burn calories, according to Susan B. Roberts, author of "The 'I' Diet" (Workman) and a professor of nutrition and psychiatry at Tufts University in Boston. Sleep more Getting fewer than four hours of sleep over an extended period of time slows the metabolism. Experts recommend aiming for between seven and nine.
Wear a pendamometor or a device thingy that tracks how many steps you take "Every week, aim to take a few more steps than you did the last week," says Wheelock. Do things by hand Wash your dishes, vacuum, or cook dinner. "We consider it a luxury to have tasks done for us, but doing some of these for yourself takes considerable energy," says Slayton.
"Eat lightly and oftenFor most people, the body uses up more energy digesting smaller meals every few hours than by eating the same number of calories in two or three sittings," says Chrissy Wellington, a nutritionist at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, Massachusetts.
 Move briskly "Walk like you're late for a meeting," says Gunnar Peterson, who trains Jennifer Lopez in Los Angeles.
Laugh "It burns up to 50 calories if you laugh for 10 to 15 minutes per day," says Adelino Da Costa, owner of Punch Fitness Center in New York City.
Eat breakfast "You sendyour a signal that you're not starving, so it starts burning fat — even when you're just doing normal activities," says Peterson. He suggests eating scrambled egg whites or oatmeal with fruit. I suggest a cup of plain tea (no sugar/milk etc, 2 calories) or/and a couple of spoonfuls of yoghurt.
Time yourself Spend the last five minutes of each hour (set your computer timer) up and moving around, says Kristin McGee, a New York City yoga and Pilates instructor.
 Go out of your way At work, take the long way to the restroom — or even go up one flight of stairs.
 Fidget You can burn up to 350 more calories a day than someone who remains stationary, according to a study at the Mayo Clinic. The impulse to fidget may be hardwired, but nonfidgeters can imitate it: Tap your feet, pace, or move restlessly in your seat.
 Stash flats in your bag "My clients aren't going to slip on sneakers to go home, but there is a happy medium," says Slayton. "You might not run a marathon in ballet slippers, but at least you can move quickly."
 Don't eat late at night It can interrupt sleep, according to Wellington, and may induce you to skip breakfast — bad for your metabolism.
Straighten up "Good posture not only makes you look taller and leaner, but it strengthens your abdominal muscles," says Brooklyn Decker, the model on the cover of this year's Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.
 Drink more Dehydrated people experience a drop in their metabolic rate. Drinking water throughout the day caused metabolic rates to increase by about 30 percent in a German study. The goal: eight cups a day.
Beware of sugar  
It triggers the body to release insulin, which then either transplants sugar to the cells to be used as energy — or stored as fat, according to Jorge Cruise, author of "The Belly Fat Cure" (Hay House).
 Squat When you pick up something from the floor, keep your back straight and bend at the knees, not the waist. "This protects your back and tones your legs," says Peterson.
 Chew gum It burns a few calories — and it keeps you from mindlessly grazing, especially when you're cooking, says McGee.
 Sleep better A poor night's sleep causes people to chose less-nutritious foods, according to a study at the University of Pennsylvania. Another study showed that sleep-deprived people simply move less.
 Walk and talk Don't sit still when you take a phone call. At work, wear a headset.
Switch sides Whether you're carrying a heavy bag on your shoulder or a child on your hip, "swapping sides every five minutes works more muscles," says Peterson.
 Pick up the pace 
Listen to fast songs, such as "Closer" by Ne-Yo, says Ruth Zukerman, co-owner of Flywheel Sports, a cycling studio in New York City. "The beat forces you to keep a calorie-burning pace, especially when walking or taking stairs."
Cook your own food 
"It's often healthier and by the time you've made a meal and cleaned up, you've been on your feet a half-hour more than you would have waiting for takeout," says Slayton.
 Avoid eating lunch at your desk If you must, then go for a short walk.
 Wear stilettos "Every few days, I'll wear the highest heels I own," says Decker. "It helps tone my legs, because they work different muscles in my calves and thighs."
 Relax 
Stress causes the body to release cortisol, which causes more calories to be stored as fat, especially in your abdomen.
Watch less television 
Adults who halved their television viewing time (by using an electronic lock-out system) not only burned an extra 119 calories per day, but did so without altering what they ate.
 Lift up 
Rise up on the balls of your feet and then lower yourself down again. "I do this little Pilates move everywhere," says McGee.
 Build up your abs 
Do intense bursts of engaging your abs tightly. If you think you can only do 30 seconds, push for 40, says Da Costa.
 Drink a few cups of strong green tea every day 
In addition to caffeine, green tea contains catechin polyphenols, plant chemicals that may also boost metabolism, according to a study from the University of Geneva in Switzerland.
 Heat things up 
"Some studies show that spicy food can temporarily increase metabolism," says Slayton. Try red pepper flakes on salad.
Work your legs a bit 
"If I'm stuck in a seat, I do small knee lifts, almost like I'm marching in place," says McGee.
 Eat salmon 
Salmon eaters lost significantly more weight than beef eaters in a study, even though the calories consumed were equal.
Pop a pill 
People taking supplements with glutamine after meals burned an average of 20 more calories than those taking a placebo in a study at Iowa State University in Ames.
 Eat the peel 
"It takes the body more energy to break down fibre rich foods, like the skins of fruits and vegetables," says Wellington.
Go coconuts 
People who replace oils and fats like animal fats and sunflower oil with those containing medium-chain fatty acids, such as coconut oil, lose more body fat.
Drink oolong tea 
Gullo suggests this to his clients because some studies have shown it can increase metabolic activity by as much as 10 percent.
Don't snack in the car 
Experts say it's a hotbed of mindless eating and excess calorie consumption.
 Swing your arms 
"The more parts of your body that you use simultaneously, the more you burn," says Zukerman.
Clean up 
When you're wiping down the counter or washing the car, really stretch out, says Peterson. "Use both hands and make large circular motions, like you're the Karate Kid."
 Buy some crackers 
"High-fiber, low-starch foods, such as GG Crispbreads, create a film on the intestinal lining that blocks the absorption of other calories," says Gullo.
Sit up 
When watching TV, "get in the habit of holding your body straight," says Slayton.
                             Don't forget dairy  

Colours and appetite

The psychology of colour can influence EVERYTHING from our blood pressure to our mood and overall experience. Colour and our appetite for foods are closely related and can affect our perception of taste. So which colours can whet your appetite? And more importantly for those looking at losing weight, what colours can suppress your appetite?

Red. A very intense and energetic colour  red increases blood pressure and stimulates appetite. Ever notice why many restaurants paint their walls a dark red?

Blue. The colour blue is associated with the mind and body and can produce a calming effect while slowing the metabolism. Blue is often used as an appetite suppressant so if you run a restaurant, consider painting it red! If you're dieting, put lots of blue in your kitchen and dining room from blue plates, blue candles, and blue placemats.

Green. The beauty of nature in shades of green, green is a calming and relaxing colour  The colour green is associated with being healthy and in nature.

Grey. A great colour to suppress your appetite, grey calms and neutralizes anxiety which results in you eating less food.

Orange. Not only does orange increase oxygen supply to the brain, it stimulates us mentally and is invigorating. It's a warm, soothing colour that also stimulates appetite.

Turquoise. A tasty colour that stimulates your appetite, colour your kitchen turquoise if you're looking at beefing up.

Yellow. Cheery and uplifting, yellow can help with focus and concentration. Ever wonder why Post-It notes are yellow? Coincidence? Yellow is related to happiness and it can also stimulate your appetite.

 Ever wondered why many of us doesn't like eating greens? 

 Here is a picture of some celery  Celery is brilliant because it actually BURNS CALORIES WHEN YOU EAT IT. Seriously it is burning calories...eating? How great is that? Don't make it into a juice though, because then it will just be putting calories into your body. 

Fat cells NEVER disappear

They only shrink, The amount of fat cells stay the same, but they multiply when you gain weight. Let me repeat that THEY MULTIPLY WHEN YOU GAIN WEIGHT! AND NEVER GO AWAY! 

Cravings...

Cravings are not a reliable indicator of what your body needs. Smokers crave cigarettes, alcoholics crave alcohol  drug addicts crave drugs, fatties crave food. It's just your addiction talking. Get a hold of yourself and realise you're better off without it!

I'm feeling pretty proud of myself, on track on the diet.

1st load of thinspirational tips

Thinspiration tips

• Remember Rome wasn't built in a day, keep trying
• Look at someone thin you want to look like, try to look like them
• Think of food as something gross. Think of gross stuff when you see food
• For breakfast, put cereal scraps in a bowl and add some milk to look like you've eaten
• NEVER eat lunch at school
• look at thinspriation pics a lot
• If you mess up once, dont stop dieting. Its one slip up you can still do it
• Imagine you have a friend called Ana who will be really dissappointed if you mess up or eat
• Try to do one workout per week
• think of all the times people have called you fat, prove them wrong
• Only eat if you are around people or its a waste of calories
• Drink ice cold water as it boosts metabolism
• Spicy foods raise metabolism
• try to exercise whenever possible
• Take cold showers
• When you brush your teeth DONT use toothpaste, It has calories. 
• Where a hairband or rubber band and when you want to eeat SNAP IT HARD
• if you want to eat clean something gross
• keep hair in GOOD CONDITION
• Buy clothes that are too small. it will out your motivation up so you will be able to fit in them
• Sleep at least 6 hours a day, boost 10%
• try to eat something small and low calorie for breakfast, boost by 15%
• feel hungry: PUNCH YOURSELF AND DO  SITUPS
• make yourself snacks so your parents will think youve eaten
• keep good posture, more calories burnt
• instead of food, buy other nice stuff
• NO ALCHOHOL EVER NEVER EVER
• eat in front of mirror naked. think of the food going into the body and making fat cells. You able to eat now?
• smell of coffee supresses your appetite. SMELL COFFEE BEANS IF  YOUR HUNGRY
• wear lip gloss
• when you have hunger pains CURL INTO A TIGHT BALL
• before you are about to eat something bad, hold your breath and count to 100. you wont want to eat anymote
• CELEARY EQUALS MINUS CALORIES AND BOOSTS METABOLISM
• weigh self before eating
• no eating in front of tv or computer
• eating 100 cals 4 times a day is better than one 400 cal meal
• binge when you have stopped losing weight BUT NOT OVER 1500 CALS! NO
• have cold showers for as long as you can bear it
• make an online ana buddy to keep you on track
• recored your food intake
• DONT TELL A SOUL EXCEPT YOUR ANA BUDDY!!