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- Explaining a weight loss plateau - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2013 from Alvin ChuaExplaining a weight loss plateau. A fat loss plateau is a situation where you do not seem to be continuing to lose fat. There is a big difference here between losing fat and losing weight. You may not have experienced a true fat loss plateau if only your weight has remained stagnant. When ...
Views: 752(1 vote) - Six Pack Abs Only Come With A Well-Structured Workout Regime! - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2013 from Alvin ChuaWith a good, properly structured abdominal workout, you can actually get a set of six pack abs and look simply amazing. Take a moment to imagine yourself jogging at the beach, everyone gazing enviously at your set of chiseled, washboard abs. With the right abdominal workout, you can actually ...
Views: 752(1 vote) - Diet Drinks - They Do Not Work! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Alvin ChuaAll of us should know that soda or any diet drink is one of the worst things you can consume. The chemicals, gut-fattening high fructose corn syrup in such carbonated drinks will bring a whole lot of health problems. Many people falsely believe that diet soda is a good thing for losing body ...
Views: 749(1 vote) - How To Lose Weight Safely Without Killing Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2013 from Alvin ChuaWith so many crash diets and fat loss supplements in the market today, it is definitely tempting to follow one of them and seemingly lose weight overnight. It sounds like there are really solutions to your fat loss problems without even working out and taking a healthy diet! This certainly ...
Views: 747(1 vote) - Can You Exercise Even When Sick? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Alvin ChuaRegardless of how well we take care of our bodies, there will still be times where we fall sick or feel lethargic possibly due to over-training. At this point in time, we will be faced with the question of whether we should exercise to continue losing weight or simply take a break from all ...
Views: 745(1 vote) - Understanding Macro-Nutrients Can Speed Up Your Fat Loss - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Alvin ChuaThere are three main macro-nutrients, namely carbohydrates, proteins and fats. In the following article I will talk about each of them, and share with you whether taking more or less of them will be beneficial for you. First of all, carbohydrates are the most commonly talked about ...
Views: 742(1 vote) - 2 Home Remedies For Effective Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2013 from Alvin ChuaIf you are overweight or on the heavy side and wish to lose the excess fats you are carrying around, you may want to make use of several home remedies to lose weight! Always seek to perform your due diligence and find out as much as possible about a particular home remedy before actually using ...
Views: 737(1 vote) - Stop Listening And Believing Weight Loss Myths! - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2013 from Alvin ChuaAs more people become overweight and want to lose weight, there also seems to be an increase in the amount of false information about fat loss. The following article seeks to share with you some of these myths, and go through them. First of all, it is often believed that late-night eating ...
Views: 737(1 vote) - Two Arm Exercises To Wave Good Bye To Your Flabby Arms! - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2013 from Alvin ChuaAlthough there are many fitness coaches out there who tell you that losing weight is all about dieting and that no amount of exercises will help, I disagree. Dieting is one of the most important factors when it comes to getting into shape, but exercising will tremendously boost your fat loss ...
Views: 737(1 vote) - How Drinking Green Tea Kills Your Fat! - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2013 from Alvin ChuaWill drinking green tea actually help people lose the excess fats? Will it really aid in eliminating the extra bulge you are carrying around right now? Surprisingly, more often than not, you will find that green tea or some extract is included in many of the weight loss supplements on the ...
Views: 734(1 vote) - Lose Fat By Keeping To Basics! - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2013 from Alvin ChuaIn the following article, I have some very basic but effective tips for fat loss. One of the biggest mistake people make when it comes to losing weight, is to simply over-complicate issues, and try to look for the next best weight loss pill or method. In reality, you only need simple steps, and ...
Views: 728(1 vote) - Do Not Blindly Believe Fat Loss Myths! - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2013 from Alvin ChuaFat loss is considered a relatively complicated matter, since there are no clear ways to achieve it. With dieting being a huge determinant of your success in losing weight, people are trying to get all the information they can have on dieting! However, you should be careful and not simply ...
Views: 723(1 vote) - Great Methods To Slim Down For Summer Time! - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2013 from Alvin ChuaIf you live in a country which has winter, you will know that summer time is always looked forward to! It is the time where you can simply put on just shorts, tank tops and flip flops everywhere you want to go! The only bane about summer is that it comes right after the cold seasons, when it is ...
Views: 723(1 vote) - Why Do People Get Fat? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from Alvin ChuaSome people were pretty slim and in shape several years ago, but may have suddenly found themselves bordering on obesity in recent years! They then constantly question themselves why they have become fat. In actual fact, the answer to their question is very simple. The problem is that most ...
Views: 722(1 vote) - It Is The Quality Not Quantity Of Calories That Matter For Fat Loss - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2013 from Alvin ChuaAlthough there are many times when I say that the most important principle regarding fat loss is to simply burn off more calories through exercising or physical activity than you are taking in the form of food, there is more to that than just looking at the quantity of calories. Not only do you ...
Views: 721(1 vote) - Using Aerobics To Target Your Abdominal Muscles! - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2013 from Alvin ChuaEveryone knows that working out regularly is something very important for us to be doing. People workout so that they can be healthier, looks better and it also works as a great natural stress reliever. Most people who are depressed and unhealthy are not performing aerobics, so regardless of ...
Views: 719(1 vote) - Facts About Obesity And Fats - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2013 from Alvin ChuaObesity has been affecting people all around the globe at an increasingly alarming rate. According to the World Health Organization, the rate of obesity has increased one hundred per cent since the year 1980. In 2008, over 1.4 billion adults around the world aged 20 years or above were obese. ...
Views: 718(1 vote) - Is Fat Loss Possible Without Exercising? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2013 from Alvin ChuaMany people want to know if they can actually lose weight without needing to exercise. People who ask such questions either have some medical condition which prevents them from exercising, or simply are always feeling lazy. However, my advice to you is simple. You have to love exercising if ...
Views: 715(1 vote) - Tips On How To Lose Weight At Home! - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2013 from Alvin ChuaAs gym memberships and personal trainer fees become increasingly expensive, more people are looking to other places to lose weight rather than going to their local gym. They have decided to seek alternatives such as trying to lose weight at home instead. If you are one of these people ...
Views: 713(1 vote) - Being Disciplined Is Key To Losing Weight - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2013 from Alvin ChuaWhen most people start exercising in their attempt to lose weight and get into shape, they usually still find it difficult to control their food choices. These people usually play sports and start getting more physically active, however, they probably still find themselves eating lots of fast ...
Views: 711(1 vote) - Cold Temperatures For Fat Loss? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2013 from Alvin ChuaFat loss is one of the biggest and most popular topics today. With more than half of the world's population overweight, and with an increasing proportion of that number clinically obese, there is no wonder that people around every street and corner are desperate for methods to lose weight. Gym ...
Views: 711(1 vote) - Building Lean Muscle Mass To Lose Weight Faster! - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Alvin ChuaHaving a greater level of lean muscle mass will mean that you will have a higher metabolism. This is because lean muscle burns fats passively, thus if two people were to be sleeping, the person with more muscle will burn more calories and fats than the person with less. However, most women do ...
Views: 710(1 vote) - Five Steps To A Slimmer You - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2013 from Alvin ChuaThere are some people who have lost weight very quickly, but they probably made use of some potentially life-threatening methods like vomiting out the foods they ate or restricting their foods intake to only one or two meals a day. There is no need to go to such extreme measures to lose weight! ...
Views: 708(1 vote) - Milk And Weight Loss - Do They Mix? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Alvin ChuaMost people who want to lose weight have purposely excluded milk from their diet. However, recent studies indicate that they may actually lose weight by drinking milk every day instead. They may drink skim milk in order for their bodies to get enough amount of calcium that would help in ...
Views: 707(1 vote) - How Fast Can You Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2013 from Alvin ChuaMost people who want to lose weight want to lose it fast. They want results as soon as possible rather than over many long boring years. So the question is then, how fast can you lose weight? If you are losing weight at a healthy rate, you can expect to lose approximately one to two pounds ...
Views: 705(1 vote) - Losing Weight Fast In A Week Is Possible! - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2013 from Alvin ChuaMost people want to lose weight, and do it really quickly. The idea of following a fat loss program only see see slow results after long periods of time does not sound attractive at all. People want to lose weight effectively within short periods of time. Although it is not possible to lose an ...
Views: 704(1 vote) - Answer These Three Questions To Begin Losing Weight! - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from Alvin ChuaIn the following article, I will pose you several questions. By answering these questions, you will begin to understand which of your current lifestyle habits you should change to see visible fat loss results! First of all, are you drinking at least six to eight glasses of water each and ...
Views: 703(1 vote) - Ways To Start Losing Weight As Soon As Now! - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2013 from Alvin ChuaIf you want to lose weight, you should starting eating healthily. You should avoid processed foods, which are basically foods packaged in boxes or bags. Your first step to losing weight successfully will be removing these foods out of your daily diet plan. Start substituting them with natural ...
Views: 702(1 vote) - Two Popular Diets For Effective Fat Loss - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2013 from Alvin ChuaEverybody who wishes to slim down will want to lose weight as soon as possible. Studies have shown that people who lose weight steadily and gradually can keep weight off more successfully for the long term. The following are some diets that you can consider to get lean and cut. The Paleo diet ...
Views: 701(1 vote) - Are Cardiovascular Exercises Necessary For Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Alvin ChuaIt is common for people to wonder whether they can start losing weight without performing cardiovascular exercises. I believe this is so as many people feel that cardiovascular exercises are a total waste of time, as many of them who perform them may not necessarily see substantial results ...
Views: 700(2 votes) - Dieting For Weight Loss: Are You Eating Too Little? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2013 from Alvin ChuaWhen talking about your diet to get slim for women, most people worry about whether they are eating too much. However, the question today is, are you eating enough? Did you know that if you do not eat enough you can prevent weight loss from happening? Many people believe that by not eating they ...
Views: 700(1 vote) - How To Get Rid Of Irritating Cellulite! - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2013 from Alvin ChuaAre you the type of person who loves going outdoors when summer season arrives? Do you like wearing your summer clothes but are afraid of how the general public will view you because of the bothersome and ugly cellulite on the skin of your thighs? Cellulite is a concern that affects most ...
Views: 699(1 vote) - Three Principles For Successful Weight Loss! - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2013 from Alvin ChuaThe rate at which you lose weight and transform your body and how major the change is depends on the quality and quantity of work you put into your body. Below are three principles for successful weight loss. Firstly, you should develop the right mind set for weight loss. If you start ...
Views: 698(1 vote) - Five Delicious Foods For Fat Loss - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2013 from Alvin ChuaI have a piece of fantastic news for you, and that is there are indeed delicious foods which actually help you burn belly fats! Basically, a fat-burning food contains the right amount of vitamins and other essential ingredients needed for the promotion of hormones capable of burning fat ...
Views: 697(2 votes) - Sleeping Plays A Big Part In Weight Loss! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Alvin ChuaNumerous studies have showed that people who get sufficient sleep at night lose more weight than those who sleep less. The tests indicated that insufficient sleep causes some hormonal imbalances in the body which causes people to gain more weight even if they perform some form of physical ...
Views: 695(1 vote) - How to Lose Weight By Making Use Of Unconventional Methods! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2013 from Alvin ChuaFirst of all, you should buy a good digital weighing scale. This is so as you will then be able to measure up to a tenth of a pound or kilogram. This way, you will be able to accurately track your level of progress, as there will be days where you lose more weight, while on other days, you ...
Views: 691(1 vote) - Boost Your Metabolism And Lose Weight Quicker! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Alvin ChuaMetabolism is the process which breaks down what you consume - carbohydrates, proteins and fat, in order to give your body the energy it needs. The rate at which it breaks down these compounds is partly based on your genes, but is also greatly determined by how your amount of calories intake ...
Views: 690(1 vote) - A Raw Vegan Diet Can Help You Lose Weight! - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2013 from Alvin ChuaMost people who have excess weight they need to lose but have not done so successfully have also probably tried out nearly every fat loss diet; only to fail again and feel discouraged. Have you ever considered taking raw food vegan diet instead? There are actually many health benefits that come ...
Views: 687(1 vote) - Get A Slim Stomach And Six Pack Abs! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2013 from Alvin ChuaThe following are some scientifically proven fat loss facts you should consider if you want a flat stomach and six pack abs. Low calorie diets simply do not work mostly because they have a detrimental effect on your fat burning metabolism. Your body adapts to it and if the calorie deficit is too ...
Views: 686(1 vote) - Five Terrible Foods For Weight Loss! - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from Alvin ChuaThere is a lot of information about foods to eat to lose weight. However, did you know that there are certain foods which will make you fat even if the rest of your diet is impeccable? These are the foods which definitely should not be eaten if you are serious about losing weight. The first ...
Views: 685(1 vote) - Foods To Eat To Lose Weight! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2013 from Alvin ChuaIt is crucial to understand the different types of foods to eat in order to lose belly fat. Well planned diets have to be balanced proportionally to obtain the best results for fat loss. Not only will a well-planned diet only help you to lose weight, but it will also improve your general ...
Views: 685(1 vote) - Ways To Lose Weight Without Burning A Hole In Your Wallet! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Alvin ChuaEverybody wants to stay in shape. Most people anticipate the time when they can look in the mirror and see finally the perfect body they always wanted to have. However for most of us, the problem of lack of time and money is always present. In the busy world that we live in today, finding time ...
Views: 679(1 vote) - Easy Changes To Your Current Diet To Lose Weight! - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Alvin ChuaAs a fitness coach online, I have received many different types of questions online and have also come across many individuals who want to lose weight. This is something that many people do not understand. If you want to lose weight, there are more than one factor which will contribute to your ...
Views: 677(1 vote) - Motivating Yourself To Achieve A Slim Bikini Body! - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2013 from Alvin ChuaEvery woman wants to look gorgeous in a bikini during the summer seasons especially. Summer is finally coming up after a long winter and spring this year. It takes a combination of having a healthy and active lifestyle to get into bikini body shape! The following shares with you several ...
Views: 676(1 vote) - Take High Fiber Content Foods For More Effective Weight Loss! - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2013 from Alvin ChuaDiets which are rich in fiber are very good for fat loss purposes due to several reasons. First of all, it helps to activate the body to burn fat in the midsection and stops the conversion of calories into unsightly fats, especially around the abdominal region! Also, foods high in fiber will ...
Views: 676(1 vote) - The Gym Need Not Necessarily Help You Lose Weight! - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2013 from Alvin ChuaMost fitness coach will definitely recommend you to go to the gym to get into shape; be it losing weight or building muscles. However, I personally feel that going to the gym need not necessarily be the best solution! The following are some of the reasons why going to the gym may even prevent ...
Views: 676(1 vote) - 6 Methods To Speed Up Fat Loss - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2013 from Alvin ChuaEverybody wants to lose weight, and see results quickly. No one wants to lose 10 pounds of fats over 10 years. The following are some great tips to help you speed up your rate of fat loss! The first tip will be to add chili peppers spice to your meals. Adding chili to your diet can help you ...
Views: 674(1 vote) - Fitness Goals Are Achieved Only When Your Mind Is Aligned With Them! - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2013 from Alvin ChuaEverybody have goals they would like to achieve when it comes to their health and fitness. Often, many people are at the gym working out, but they do not seem like they are all there and giving their full concentration and effort. Their body might be working out but their mind is somewhere else. ...
Views: 674(1 vote) - Changing Your Fat Loss Diet To See Six Pack Abs! - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Alvin ChuaYou probably do not identify with people who are heavily obese, cannot fit into any clothes, and need tailor-made clothes. However, most people actually look slim in clothes, but have a fat belly! This is actually a pretty common problem. It is also one of the most frustrating areas to lose fats ...
Views: 673(1 vote) - Five Principles Of Natural Fat Loss Methods - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2013 from Alvin ChuaThe following are the five principles of natural fat loss methods which can help you finally achieve an effective transformation of your body. These natural methods will help you ensure a successfully weight loss transformation, and by keeping to them, you will be assured of having permanent ...
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