I posted this question earlier but I would like some more answers….

I went to the vet yesterday to get 2 out of 3 of my boys yearly check up and shots. My vet told me my dachshund and my yorkie chi need to lose a couple of pounds. I am taking my lab on Friday and am expecting her to say the same thing. He does need to lose some weight.

Anyway, I want to know of a good weight loss diet food I can get in Canada. My vet is going to try and push Iams weight control on me, and I don't like Iams. I really like feeding my boys holistic or natural food, but not a raw diet.

Please don't scream at me for this…

But I have always just left the bowl with food in it. It holds about 6-8 cups and they all just take bit out during the day. I fill it every 2 - 3 days. My vet says I shouldn't do this, but I don't feel I have the right to tell them when they should and shouldn't be hungry. But at the same time, I do want to do what is best for my boys. I know dachshunds should not be over weight as it puts strain on their little backs. So, I am ready to do whatever it takes.

I want something that is okay for all of them, if possible.

Lucky is a 11 yr old golden
Miles is a 7 yr old dachshund
Joey is a 4 yr old Yorkie Chi

Any recommendations?
Jash - My weiner dog is only 7… he's not senior yet hun.

Luv - I assume I can get that brand at Pet Smart? I don't thibk we have Petco in Canada.
Nancy - Thank you. I know I need to start measuring. It is the right thing to do. It is just that I have tried this before and I don't feel like they eat enough. I guess that is why I am in this situation now… Pack Leader - TY VM! I am going to print out your notes and bring them with me when I go to PetSmart.

Diana - TY2! I had Lucky tested for thyroid issues. Apparently the levels must be between 8 and 35. Lucky was a 7.5. I didn't think medication was the answer.

All of the foods from Wal Mart and most well known dog foods have either fillers, by-products, or artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives.

Fillers such as corn, wheat, and soy have no nutritional value to them. It is all junk.

By-products are the junk in meats. That aren't nutritious plus dead, dying, and cancerous animals are allowed.

Artifiacial colors, flavors, and preservatives are cancer causing along with other health problems. Cancer is the number one killer of cats and dogs.

You don't want any food that is from Wal Mart or the like. All of the foods there have one or all of these things.

All the capitol words are the really bad things, there are also other bad things but I didn’t point them all out.

Here is Purina adult complete nutrition-
WHOLE GRAIN CORN, POULTY BY-PRODUCT MEAL, ANIMAL FAT preserved with mixed-tocopherols (form of Vitamin E), CORN GLUTEN MEAL, MEAT AND BONE MEAL, brewers rice, soybean meal, barley, whole grain wheat, animal digest, calcium carbonate, salt, calcium phosphate, potassium chloride, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, choline chloride, zinc sulfate, Vitamin E supplement, zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, ADDED COLOR (RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 2, YELLOW 6), DL-Methionine, manganese sulfate, manganese proteinate, niacin, Vitamin A supplement, copper sulfate, calcium pantothenate, copper proteinate, garlic oil, pyridoxine hydrochloride, Vitamin B-12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate, Vitamin D-3 supplement, riboflavin supplement, calcium iodate, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K activity), folic acid, biotin, sodium selenite.

Here is Eukanuba-
Chicken, CHICKEN BY-PRODUCTS MEAL, CORN MEAL, GROUND WHOLE GRAIN SORGUM, Ground Whole Grain Barley, Fish Meal (source of fish oil), Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Brewers Rice, Natural Chicken Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp (sugar removed), Dried Egg Product, Brewers Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Inositol, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid], Flax Meal, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Minerals [Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Carbonate], DL-Methionine, Rosemary Extract.

Science Diet-
GROUND WHOLE GRAIN CORN, CHICKEN BY-PRODUCT MEAL, Soybean Meal, ANIMAL FAT (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Soybean Oil, Chicken Liver Flavor, Flaxseed, Iodized Salt, vitamins (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Dried Chicken Cartilage, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Taurine, Potassium Chloride, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Carnitine, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid, Beta-Carotene, Rosemary Extract.

Also foods to stay away from is-
Fancy Feast, Alpo, Friskies,
Mighty Dog, Dog Chow, Cat Chow, Puppy Chow, Kitten Chow, Beneful, Purina One, Purina ProPlan, DeliCat, HiPro, Kit’n’Kaboodle, Tender Vittles, Purina Veterinary Diets MeowMix, Gravy Train, Kibbles ’n Bits, Wagwells, 9Lives, Cycle, Skippy, Nature’s Recipe, and pet treats Milk Bone, Pup-Peroni, Snausages, Pounce Pedigree, Waltham’s, Cesar, Sheba, Temptations, Goodlife Recipe, Sensible Choice, Excel, Hills Prescription Diets, Nature’s Best, Diamond, Ol’Roy

I recommend
Innova
California Natural
Evo
Blue Buffalo
Taste of the wild
Wellness
Merrick Before grains
Chicken soup for the dog lovers soul
Health Wise
Karma
Orijen

Here is Taste of the Wild-See if you can spot the difference.
Bison, venison, lamb meal, chicken meal, egg product, sweet potatoes, peas, potatoes, canola oil, roasted bison, roasted venison, natural flavor, tomato pomace, ocean fish meal, choline chloride, dried chicory root, tomatoes, blueberries, raspberries, yucca schidigera extract, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Saccharomyces cerevesiae fermentation solubles, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin (vitamin B2), vitamin D supplement, folic acid.

I went to the vet yesterday to get 2 out of 3 of my boys yearly check up and shots. My vet told me my dachshund and my yorkie chi need to lose a couple of pounds. I am taking my lab on Friday and am expecting her to say the same thing. He does need to lose some weight.

Anyway, I want to know of a good weight loss diet food I can get in Canada. My vet is going to try and push Iams weight control on me, and I don't like Iams. I really like feeding my boys holistic or natural food, but not a raw diet.

I want something that is okay for all of them, if possible.

Lucky is a 11 yr old golden
Miles is a 7 yr old dachshund
Joey is a 4 yr old Yorkie Chi

Any recommendations?
Please don't scream at me for this…

But I have always just left the bowl with food in it. It holds about 6-8 cups and they all just take bit out during the day. I fill it every 2 - 3 days. My vet says I shouldn't do this, but I don't feel I have the right to tell them when they should and shouldn't be hungry. But at the same time, I do want to do what is best for my boys. I knwo dachshunds should not be over weight as it puts strain on their little backs. So, I am ready to do whatever it takes.

I wouldn't put them on diet food at all. First, try taking them for more walks. Most of the time overweight dogs just need a little bit more exercise. If they could stand to lose more weight even with walking try reducing their food a little bit; maybe they're eating a little too much. If that doesn't work then try a diet dog food.

im trying to get fit again and getting back into a workout routine.

What types of food are good for initial weight loss? is a high protein diet beneficial?

Hi!

Have you ever heard about "Fat Loss 4 Idiots Diet"? Reading about it makes you wonder if they might not be on to something. The way the diet works is different than other fad diets that involve cutting out certain types of food like low carbohydrates, low fat or low calorie. Instead it uses calorie shifting foods that you would normally eat, increases the number of times you eat, and changes when you eat certain things for fast fat loss.

What is Calorie Shifting?

The way calorie shifting works involves tricking the fat hormones that are sent out by the brain. Every time you eat something, your brain sends out fat storing and fat burning hormones, depending on what the item is.

The idea is to send more fat burning than fat storing hormones, so that the body does not hold onto the fat for later use. If you keep confusing the metabolism, you will see fast fat loss, as much as 9 pounds in 11 days, that is the first weightloss principle of Fat Loss 4 Idiots Diet.

How Does The Metabolism Control Weightloss?

This scientific weight control fact about the metabolism and how it works stems from our ancestry as cavemen, when there were famine periods between hunts. The body would store and hold onto fat for survival. The metabolism has not evolved from this self-defense tactic and doesn't realize we can just run to the grocery store and get whatever we want.

On restrictive diets, weightloss can plateau when the metabolism thinks it is experiencing a famine period, and it will only burn what is taken in. Even on some of the popular low carbohydrate diets, it is advised to eat pizza for two days when your weight plateaus to get the metabolism going.

Why Do Some Weightloss Diets Leave You With No Energy?

The only problem with many of these restrictive weightloss diets is the metabolism goes back to only burning what you take in and many people complain about being tired and worn down, when it is mainly the metabolism storing up the energy for later.

By eating healthy, nutritious foods that are fat burning, the metabolism burns as much energy as you need. Many people on restrictive weightloss diets will regain the weight when they go back to eating normal foods.

What Is The Best Diet For Weightloss?

The best weight control diet allows you to eat the foods that you would normally eat, have in your refrigerator and cabinets. By timing when you eat certain foods, how many times a day you eat them, and balancing the types of food, your metabolism will burn what you take in and then some, because it knows you will be feeding it again shortly, instead of starving.

Prepackaged fat loss products and frozen dinners are not something you can live on the rest of your live. You need to understand the basics of natural weight control, and Fat Loss 4 Idiots Diet uses the fundamental principles of controlling the metabolism with calorie shifting normal foods you eat every day.

Check my source, it might help. It's a diet that works. Good luck!

i am usually quite busy and have a big family so foods that dont take much preperation would be great

Well, just fruits and veggies, low fat milk, lean proteins, ect.

I have an awesome stirfry if you want the recipe. It's really healthy too!

Ingredients:
Be aware I do not know the measurements. I just throw it togther.

2 chicken breasts cut into small cubes

saute the chicken with some prechopped garlic that comes in a jar, and some onion. Brown it until it is cooked. Add honey to taste along with cumin, ginger, and soy sauce.

Add frozen carrots, corn, peas, broccoli, or any other frozen veggie you want. You can also add some celery if you wish. Add a can of water chestnuts and baby corn, cook up some instant brown rice, and you've got yourself a darn good healthy meal. Plus it is FABULOUS!
This is my favorite dish.

If you want somethign sweet, make a smoothie.
All you need is a blender, ice, fresh or frozen fruit, and some milk and sugar(to taste).

First, shave the ice with the blender ( i have a food processor that does it) Add your frozen berries (strawberries, any kind of berry or even bananas are good too) a little milk to thicken it, and taste it. If it needs some sweetness add some sugar.

Hope I helped!

I was thinking about a "starch-free" (not all carbs) diet; giving up rice, bread, pasta, baked goods, etc. .. Will I see rapid weight loss resultant from this sort of a diet?

Eliminate fatty foods, such as carbs and sugars. Stick with salads and fruit and vegetables. Heathly and for the most part low in calories. Eliminate sugary drinks such as all types of sodas and juices. Stick with water mostly.

have been losing fat… I have been eating these foods…are any of them holding me back?

Fat Free, Refried Beans (Can) No Fat Whatsoever
Fat Free, Cream Cheese
1-2 Slices Whole Wheat Bread (70 Calories each)
Organic Mini Carrots (filling)
Tuna in Water (3 grams of fat per can)
Sugar Free Jell-O (great dessert)
Popcorn 97% Fat Free (100 Calorie packs)

So I am trying to stay around 15grams of fat a day…
Any of these are horrible to my weight loss diet?

"fat free" doesn't mean "calorie free". more protein, less carbs.

Everytime theres an article about diets or weight loss theres always a you might have thought that….but….. fact about some foods that are beneficial or negative for weight loss. What are some misconceptions about healthy or bad foods for diets?

Eating after 9pm will make you gain weight.

You should drink 8 glasses of water a day.

I'm 5'2" (157cm), and i weigh 150 pounds (68). What is the best way for me to lose about 45 pounds (about 20kgs), being a vegetarian who eats indian food at home everyday??

My original answer was absurdly long - actually, it' still pretty long - so I'll point you in the right direction and give you some links.

1.) I'm a first generation Indian, so I know what it's like to grow up with an Indian family; generally speaking, they don't help much with weight loss. Change your diet, wean yourself off of their habits, or you won't lose anything but time. Trust me on this one; it took me three years to get myself off of my family's cooking, but five months later, I'm down 34 pounds and am now at 13% body fat. (Woot!)

2.) Research stuff. My links will help with that, but you need to know what you're doing so you don't waste time like I did, or screw up your health like my sister did.

3.) Don't listen to bull. Mainly, ignore people who preach spot-reduction, the myth that you can (for example) burn belly fat by doing crunches, or lose fat on your thighs by doing squats. Weight lifting is a must, but that's not why.

4.) Stick to a low-fat diet. High-fat diets have worked for some, but as a fellow Indian who grew up on ridiculous amounts of carbs, it probably won't work for you.

Oh, and eat brown rice instead of white. It'll make a huge difference.

5.) You'll understand this better once you read up, so don't worry about being confused, but I'll post this now because it's important and you might not find it for a while yourself.

If you burn 500 calories a day, you will lose one pound a week. The way I burned two pounds a week was by eating 500 calories less than my regular daily requirement, then burning the other five hundred off through some sort of physical activity. You should, under no circumstances, try to restrict your diet by 1000 calories and exclude exercise.

And jumping rope is amazing. Do it.

6.) Use Fit Day. Seriously. This thing is an organizational God-send, it's easy to use, and it's actually free.

Fit Day:
http://www.fitday.com

Cardio:
http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm

Calorie Calculator: http://www.stevenscreek.com/goodies/calories.shtml

Vegetarian Diet: (this is what you were looking for)
http://stronglifts.com/how-to-get-your-daily-protein-when-youre-vegetarian-or-vegan/

Exercise/Lifestyle:
http://stronglifts.com/blog/ (the E-Book is free)

That last site, Stronglifts, is critically important. Follow it, join the forum, and ask for advice.

I hope I've helped you out. Just remember to convince your family that you know what you're doing; they can be a pain in the neck.

Can anyone help me maintain/lose weight without dieting? Anything from simple tips to total programs would help, I don't need fast weight loss, just gradual without having any "forbidden foods" or stressing about meals and feeling guilty for indulging. Some simple tips would be appreciated.

Cut Back on your fried foods.
Stop drinking sodas
Drink plenty of water when you are thirsty.
I've lost 10 lbs doing the above.

I have been a meat eater/eggs/dairy and no exercise at all with lots of sugar. i need to do this for my health as well as weight loss. im also doing 1 hr exercise a day (jogging/walking)

So.. what results will i get in a month? and how many dress sizes (dont forget im exercising)

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weight;173ibs
height 5.6
HAS ANYONE ACTUALLY DONE THE RAW FOOD DIET?!!!!

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