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- Ways to Save Money With Dieting and Gym Memberships - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanMost people join gyms with a clear mind of what they want. As soon as they sign up they hit the treadmill followed by a few crunches and hope in a few months time they will achieve their objective. There is a never-ending flow of people that are willing to buy into the belief that investing ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - How to control your weight loss - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Eric DexterWhen you choose foods that take you longer to eat and are low in calorie density , it will help you consume less calories and you will feel full. The good news is that " you don't have to give up foods that taste great " Feeling full after a meal results in a complex signal to ...
Views: 1313 - What is your Fat really saying to you? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Karen BurtonIf you could talk to your fat, what would it tell you? Would it say, “I’m just really stressed and I can’t think of anywhere else to go,” or would it say something more like, “Remember that bad breakup last year, well I’m here to protect you so that won’t happen again.” Break ups, ...
Views: 1690(1 vote) - How To Get Rid Of Love Handles The Easy Way - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Tim RyanFirst of all let us just clarify what love handles actually are. They are the area around the side of your stomach that tends to stick out on people who are a bit overweight. They are near the top of many people list of things to get rid of as they are so unsightly in nature. So, how to get ...
Views: 1199 - My True Weight-Loss Story - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Yannick GirardI thought it might be fun that I shared a part of my life with you guys. I'm 27 years old now and I have been in good shape for almost 2 years now. But that wasn't always the case! In fact, 2 years ago I was really overweight. I was 75 pounds too heavy. Yes I know that eating fast food and ...
Views: 1317 - Ways To Get Abs: Myths Destroyed! - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Tim RyanGee, get a load of her! Scope those abs dude, she's so sexy and ripped. Check out that guy, how cut are his abs! Wish that was you they were talking about? Want to have a great six pack, been training long and hard for awhile now but unsure why you don't look cut yet? Well you are in luck, here ...
Views: 1041 - Time to Get Real If You Want to Achieve Fat Loss Before Your Next Birthday - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanNo one I know is immune to the following: Processed food Junk food Consuming excessive calories Eating the wrong kind of calories Leading a sedentary lifestyle Not managing stress levels Very few of us can get away with contributing zero time to regular exercise and eat any type of ...
Views: 1041 - Insider Tips On Losing Weight Naturally - Eating Healthy - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Ion AndreiEverybody, especially those with extra weight problems should inform themselves about what healthy eating actually means. Eating healthy isn't only about counting calories, grams or fat. Eating healthy means also moderate eating, healthy meals with plenty of vegetables, at least five times per ...
Views: 2247(1 vote) - How To Train Your Body To Burn A Ton Of Calories While You Sleep - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Tyson FaulknerIf you're anything like me, you like things that run on auto-pilot. I love cruise control in my truck and auto bill pay. It makes life so much easier! But what if I told you that you could put your calorie burning on auto-pilot and train your body to burn calories while you are sound ...
Views: 1389 - How To Lose Fat Fast Without Ever Counting A Calorie - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Tyson FaulknerIf you are ready to drop some pounds and shed the fat from your body, then you have undoubtedly heard of counting calories. This is a viable way to keep track of what you eat, and does work to drop pounds, but it can become insanely tedious and very hard to keep track of. Instead of the ...
Views: 973 - How to Eat Healthy at Work When Things Don’t Go As Planned - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanI’ve heard the same excuses a thousand times, you are too busy to eat healthy or something comes up at work that prevents you from eating at all. Planning is the key by learning to become organised and manage time as efficiently as possible. It is the only way to achieve your fat loss goals. ...
Views: 1128(2 votes) - How To Get A Rock Solid Six Pack - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Tim RyanHow To get rock hard abs and how to get tight abs are two very frequently asked questions. When seeking out the answer you need to be sure exactly what you are looking for. Are you seeking rock hard/tight abs or are you actually wanting to have the sexy ripped sick pack look? The two goals ...
Views: 1851(1 vote) - Lose the Belly Fat - 3 Simply but Essential Things You Can Do to Finally Lose that Belly Fat - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Celia WestberryWhat I am going to tell you about belly fat might seem too simple to be successful. But increasing knowledge created by brain research is showing that we have more power over our destiny simply by changing our minds, becoming clear on our desires, and taking appropriate action. First - Stop ...
Views: 1626(1 vote) - 10 Days To A New You: Correct 5 Major Body Chemistry Issues - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Eileen SilvaYou Can Correct 5 Major Body Chemistry Issues In 10 Days. Have you ever looked at yourself standing buck naked in front of the mirror . . . and realized that age has taken its toll? Well, cheer up, because thanks to a collaboration of anti-aging scientists and physicians, it is now ...
Views: 1453(2 votes) - New Ways to Lose Weight That Are Not Food Related - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanDieters always assume if they are not achieving fat loss the reasons must be food related. This may be the case for some people but I can assure you that there are other reasons other than food for lacking progress with shifting stubborn weight and fat. Lets look at two of them. ...
Views: 1098 - Learn about dietary fats - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from i-Supplements comFat has earned a bad reputation. When people hear the word “fat”, you can see them cringe at the thought of cellulite, love handles and beer guts, almost as if you are pointing to them as an example. While body fat may be a disgusting thought to many, dietary fats are an essential part of living ...
Views: 1492(1 vote) - 10 Little Known Reasons Why We Can't Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Lynn Baer, M.A.We all know the simple truth that when you consume more calories than you use, you gain weight. We might accept that the opposite is true, what we might call the basic rule of weight loss: when you eat fewer calories than you burn, you will lose weight. While this is true, there are other ...
Views: 1776(2 votes) - Introduction to the Best Fat Loss Plan - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanWhat Do You Want To Look Like? Write this down; describe everything in the finest detail and compare it to where you are now. The importance of having a vision of what you want to look like is important because it keeps you on track. Imagine going on a road trip without a destination, its ...
Views: 1183(1 vote) - Weight Loss Myth Buster: 6 Biggest Lies about Weight Loss Revealed - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Brent CrowleyWeight Loss Myth Buster: 6 Biggest Lies about Weight Loss Revealed There is plenty of inaccurate data going around the weight loss industry and many people who are getting on this platform and looking for ways to lose weight have fallen victim to such myths. Let us look at some of the most ...
Views: 1272(2 votes) - How To Burn Calories And Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Ion AndreiA definition of dieting is the practice of ingesting food in a regulated fashion to achieve or maintain a controlled weight. In most cases the goal is weight loss in those who are overweight or obese. The weight loss diets are generally divided into four categories: low-fat, low-carbohydrate, ...
Views: 1897(1 vote) - How to Burn Fat and Train Abs in Only 15 Minutes Flat Out - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThe thought of doing any kind of exercise turns many people off because of the impression it can have. If you don't know any different then you would assume it is a long drawn out process only suited for nut cases with nothing else better to do. What if I told you that exercise doesn't have to ...
Views: 1268(2 votes) - How I Helped a Professional Footballer Lose a Third of His Body Fat in Just Four Weeks Without Dieting - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanWhen I first met Kevin Nicholson one of the first things he told me was how ultra professional he had always been throughout his career with the way he looked after himself. Alcohol was limited to a glass of wine with a meal now and again; he was always in bed before midnight and never spent ...
Views: 1245(2 votes) - The Importance Of Water For A Healthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Ion AndreiIt is well known the fact that without water we die. Unfortunately, not everybody knows that a proper consum of water can improve our lifestyle. Next to oxygen, water is by far the next most important necessity for the continuous life of mankind. It’s the best thing Mother Nature can offer to ...
Views: 5494(7 votes) - A Sane Way to Diet and Lose Stubborn Fat Without Losing Your Sense of Proportion - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanEating a well-balanced healthy diet can become a bit of a chore especially when you have to fit all the recommended nutrients and the five a day into a normal busy day. It can be difficult to say the least even for the most dedicated individual. Most of us are aware that cutting calories to a ...
Views: 1272(2 votes) - Healthy Secrets For Losing Weight Naturally - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Ion AndreiMost of the weight loss diets advise people what to eat, but only some of them are making refference on what to drink during a diet. Unfortunately, very few people are aware that about 20% of their daily calories are token from beverages. Knowing how many calories are containing the different ...
Views: 2043(3 votes) - Top 7 Motivational Weight Loss Tips - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Cindy .HolbrookHere are some great motivational weight loss tips. They will not only get you started on your weight loss journey, they will help you to stay motivated and inspired. Motivation is the main ingredient that determines your success in weight loss. Ready, Set, Get Motivated ... Motivational ...
Views: 2027(4 votes) - Top Slimming Tips - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Audrey MakepeaceIf you feel you need to lose some pounds and inches, then you don't have to resort to a diet. Instead, you can make some minor changes to the way that you eat and your lifestyle in order to reach your goals. These type of slimming tips are ones that do not require any major or difficult ...
Views: 831(3 votes) - Reasons Not to Get Weighed If You Are on a Diet & the Real Reasons Dieters Like to Step on the Scale - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanIf you are following a diet and want to lose weight then it is only natural to think you need to weigh yourself frequently to see if you are losing weight. You have to ask yourself what you want to achieve from your diet, is it to look slimmer or is it to reach a number on the scales? Think ...
Views: 1135(2 votes) - More Exercise Tips You Must Try If You Want To Transform Your Body And See Your Abs - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Anthony Chapman#1 Rotate exercises Think of exercises a bit like your diet, the more variety the better. I once learnt in a lecture that a typical person eats no more than 12 different kinds of food in a typical week. Do you do the same with exercise selection by doing the same exercises week in and week ...
Views: 1078(1 vote) - Exercise Tips You Must Try if You Want to Transform Your Body and See Your Abs - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanClocking in at the gym and putting the time in doesn’t mean you are going to end up with the body of your dreams. Forget marathon type workouts where they only allow you to exercise half-heartedly. It is time to stop guessing and living your life in hope of waking up one day and miraculously ...
Views: 1200(1 vote) - How to Lose Weight Naturally After Pregnancy - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Ion AndreiUsually a woman gains more than 25 pounds during her pregnancy. After she gives birth to the child, she may lose up to 14 pounds - that means that she still has considerable extra weight. Regardless of their responsibilities with children, for most of them the weight loss is a priority. Many ...
Views: 4118(3 votes) - Water for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Cindy ClearyIf you have been struggling with your weight and would like to lose some pounds, water may be the magic weight loss tool you’ve been looking for. As simple as it seems, drinking plenty of healthy water can be the most effective way to lose weight and keep it off. Excess body fat is a sign of ...
Views: 1190(2 votes) - Rapid Fat Loss Secrets - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Ian KelleyLosing weight quickly is not as healthy and permanent as doing it slowly but it can be done safely and naturally with the right diet, exercise and lifestyle changes. For successful fast weight loss do the following: • Get a Realistic Diet Plan- learn about food and health. There are only two ...
Views: 1335(1 vote) - The Reasons Why Most Women Won’t Get Arms Like Madonna Exercising With Weights - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanMost women who want to get in shape will normally stay clear from doing any resistance type exercises involving weights because they believe training with weights will turn them into muscle freaks. I hear this exercise myth all the time from women; it’s probably the most common myth out of all ...
Views: 1955(1 vote) - How To Have A Challenging Workout Using Light Dumbbells At Home - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThere is a way of achieving muscle fatigue if all you have are a pair of light dumbbells kicking around in your spare room. As long as you stick to some guidelines you will be able to feel the burn with all your workouts. Here are the rules: #1 Choose isolation exercises #2 Perform ...
Views: 1492(1 vote) - My Top 10 Quick Breakfast Options For Fat Loss - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanEating breakfast is very important for fat loss goals because it helps break the fast and kick-starts the metabolism. Maintaining a healthy metabolism so it keeps running smoothly is essential for burning calories. Here is a rundown of my favourite recipes for a simple and quick breakfast. ...
Views: 1167(1 vote) - How To Write A Fat Loss Plan So You Can See Your Abs - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanAre you sick and tired of wasting your time on diets that never work? I am going to teach you how to write a simple fat loss plan and show you an example of how it should look. I know time is precious for many of you so I will keep this short and as brief as possible. In order to ...
Views: 1098(1 vote) - Tips to Revamp your Fat Burning Exercises - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Kris JamesOne or two easy changes to your boring routine of fat burning exercises can radically enhance your fitness and help you to burn more fat. Here are some tips to add some zing to your regular training routine and keep you interested in exercising. 1. Do something different It is ...
Views: 778(3 votes) - Why You Can't Get A Six Pack On A Low Calorie Diet - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThere are many reasons why low calorie diets will never work for long-term results but very few people ever get to know about them. A low calorie diet is probably the first thing that pops into the head of someone wanting to lose weight or tone up the abdominal area. For many people it can be ...
Views: 1247(1 vote) - How To Lose Those Last Few Pounds Of Fat - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanSometimes people look in the wrong places when they are trying to lose their last few pounds of fat. Granted, it gets harder to keep progressing with fat loss as the weeks and months go on but it is important not to allow standards to slip. There are two main reasons why the last few pounds of ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - Science Reveals How To Lose Stubborn Belly Fat! - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from John AlvinoIt has been scientifically proven that individuals who are chronically under stress are more likely to carry excessive amounts of stomach fat. Is this because stressed out people tend to "stress eat"? Well this certainly may be the case for a percentage of these individuals. After all, ...
Views: 2389(1 vote) - This is It! How to Get Perfect Abs - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanIf you are on a mission to get perfect abs you will need to start following some key strategies outside the box of conventional training methods. Millions are spent annually in marketing the latest gadgets for training abs and food supplements for far loss with the objective to tempt the ...
Views: 1235 - 3 Things You MUST Do To Flatten Your Lower Abs - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from John AlvinoI'd be a wealthy man today if I had a dollar for every time that someone told me, "My upper abs are starting to look good but I still have this pouch of fat on my lower abs." Unfortunately, this "upper then lower" abdominal fat loss pattern is the norm for most trainees out there. You're ...
Views: 29558(3 votes) - Advanced Ab Exercise Burns Fat And Carves Your Midsection! - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from John AlvinoIn order to achieve a defined and sexy stomach, you must use highly effective ab exercises to sculpt the abdominal musculature. But carving your stomach muscles is only half the story. To have your six pack finally become visible, you must burn off the layer of belly fat that is covering ...
Views: 1301(2 votes) - Fast Inch Loss for Your Health - How to Safely and Naturally Lose Inches Fast - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Rita CanadaIf you could lose inches fast, how would your life be different? You could finally fit into your favorite outfit that's been hanging in the back of your closet for years. You would look forward to shopping for a new bathing suit for your next annual vacation… and not dread removing your ...
Views: 2508(1 vote) - The Obesity Crisis – What You Need To Know About Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Geoffrey JohnsonThe Obesity Crisis is mainly a western phenomenon that afflicts the wellbeing and good health of hundreds of millions across the USA and Europe. To understand how this happened we need to look back at some of the dynamic social changes that have impacted on western societies since the end of ...
Views: 895(1 vote) - Lose Belly Fat - Calorie Cycling For Maximum Belly Fat Loss - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from rena wongThere must be a calorie deficit in order to lose belly fat. However, significant reduction in calories for long period of time is not recommended. Initially, you may lose significant weight while on a low calorie diet. Then your progress slows down and hits a plateau where you can't seem to lose ...
Views: 5839(5 votes) - Ab Exercises - Why Sit Ups & Crunches Are Bad For You - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from rena wongSit-up is the most popular AND yet, the worst ab exercise. Most people don't know that sit-up is not a true ab exercise. When performing a sit-up, your main trunk flexor, the iliopsoas muscle, often does the majority of the work while the abs are not fully recruited. The iliopsoas muscles ...
Views: 1898(4 votes) - Lose Belly Fat - 2 Simple Steps to Jumpstart Your Belly Fat Loss - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from rena wongYou are eating right and exercising 5-6 days per week. Somehow, you don't seem to be losing belly fat. Do you know that stress and lack of sleep can hamper your efforts to lose belly fat or build six pack abs? Stress and Belly Fat Stress is a part of everyday lives. It causes some ...
Views: 867(3 votes) - Fat Burning Cardio Workout Myth Part 2 - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanIn this second article about the cardio fat burning myth I will compare the difference between cardiovascular type exercise and strength training in the effectiveness for achieving fat loss results. Just to recap cardiovascular exercises or cardio for short are activities including walking, ...
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