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- How To Get Abs With 3 Simple Secrets - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Jason CamachoI know how tough it can be sometimes to develop that toned stomach you've always wanted, so I decided to cover three powerful tips you can start incorporating instantly to "level up" your Ultimate Six Pack Program. These aren't just any secrets I randomly gathered together but rather are a few ...
Views: 1404 - Diabetes – A Silent Killer - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeI am on the subject of health, specifically people who suffer from Diabetes. It’s useful even if you don’t, because you may know someone who has it or you may get it in the future (statistically). Having been in the health and fitness industry for over 15 years, I have learned lots. To be ...
Views: 1400 - Are Pistachios Healthy? Pistachios Benefits & Nutrition Value - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchionePistachios are healthy enough to eat on a regular basis. They contribute to overall cardiovascular health by curbing the bad cholesterol level, or low-density lipoprotein (LDL). They can be eaten as a good-fats snack as they rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, as well as poly and ...
Views: 1399 - Lose Weight Fast – Strategies for Success - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Liz MitchellThere are many different ways that your overall well being can be affected if you are overweight. These include depression, low self-esteem, health risks, and physical difficulties. When taking on a new weight loss regime, there are some techniques that can help you lose weight fast and keep ...
Views: 1399(3 votes) - Natural And Healthyl Way To Lose Weight Fast - Best Quick And Natural Weight Loss Programs - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2013 from Ryan LimMany people these days are becoming desperate in order to lose weight. They are starting to attend to unhealthy lengths in order to become thinner, because they think that it is attractive. However, losing weight using the unhealthy way could absolutely be very damaging towards your body, and ...
Views: 1399 - Review of the popular book, 4 Hour Body - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from David OrmanI absolutely loved the book, “The 4 Hour Work Week.” I thought it was breath of fresh air, offering creative and innovative ideas for people to revamp their way of thinking about work. Particularly these days when the economy is so poor, the ideas contained in the book are even more applicable. ...
Views: 1399 - Speed Up Metabolism - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2009 from Stephen SmithIt seems that almost everyone you speak to these days is on a diet or would like to lose body fat. One word that often pops up in conversation is metabolism or more specifically, ways to speed up metabolism. It is usually in the context of, ‘I’ve put on so much weight so I must have a slow ...
Views: 1399(1 vote) - Powerful Bodybuilding Workout Suggestions For Huge Arms - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Adams LoisAs long as you have the best information and temperament, acquiring larger arms just isn't such an excellent challenge. With some successful bodybuilding workouts, you are able to successfully achieve your objective of having bigger arms. It is necessary that you simply incorporate some ...
Views: 1397 - Emotional Eating to Feed Your Feelings - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Richard KuhnsDo you feed your feelings with emotional eating? If you over eat when you feel upset, down, bored, excited, happy, confused, joyful, uncertain, malaise, bored..., then you are feeding your feelings. Is it possible for you to think of each of these emotions as a different persona? Sound ...
Views: 1396 - How To Work Out How Much Weight To Lose To Get A Six Pack - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanBeginners and in particularly men who take up training with weights normally need to gain weight and bulk up. Once this is achieved the individual can be well over 30 pounds heavier from when they first began training. There will come a time when the individual can't gain any more weight or ...
Views: 1396(2 votes) - Obie, the World’s Fattest Wiener Dog on a Weight Loss Mission - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Julia AndersonObie - a Really Fat Dog – Will liposuction help him? Will liposuction help Obie, the world’s fattest wiener dog? Taking a look at this dog, you would wonder why he couldn’t go for lipo. However, he is obese and an obese dog like an obese human can definitely not go for a lipo. This five year ...
Views: 1396 - ***7 Nutrition Fat Loss Secrets For Great Abs - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimMany people say that "abdominals are made in the kitchen, not in the gym," and there's a lot of truth to that. You can do thousands of reps of ab work every week, but if your nutrition is not in order, you can forget about getting a great set of 6-pack abs. 1. If you’re a calorie-counter ...
Views: 1395(1 vote) - Heart-Healthy Meal Plans - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosYour heart pumps blood to the arteries and lungs, and also supplies your tissues with oxygen and nutrients. Over time, a diet full of unhealthy foods can clog the arteries and contribute to cardiovascular disease. Healthy meal plans can prevent hardening of the arteries and reduce your risk of ...
Views: 1395(1 vote) - Lose Weight by Loving Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2015 from Karen EllerI had recently gained ten or so pounds. I realize that that is not a life-changing or physically detrimental amount and that it is not an equivalent comparison to people who would like to lose some serious pounds. But it has certainly opened my eyes to some new aspects of body image and the ...
Views: 1395(2 votes) - Reduce Waist Size - 3 Unbeatable Guides Towards Weight Loss & Reduced Waist Size - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Stepfanie WayneHaving a reduced waist size has always been a dream and a fitness goal for men and women. It may be a desire for two genders, but this is more apparent to women especially those who are under the influence by vanity; they consider being SLIM as a biological need and in order to be one, a small ...
Views: 1395(1 vote) - Body Detox System - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from i-Supplements comBody Detox System Body cleansing or detoxification is a treatment that rids the body of unwanted accumulated harmful substances. Complete body cleansing has been done for centuries as a means of purification. Various methods of body detoxifications have become very mainstream because of their ...
Views: 1394 - Thinking About Another Diet? Think Again! - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Gretchen ScalpiFor those of you who have made multiple attempts at weight loss, following the latest diet craze is hard to resist. After all, even though other diets have failed, you may think the latest new diet might finally be "the one that works". Remember The Cookie Diet, The Grapefruit Diet, The ...
Views: 1391 - Good Morning Sunshine! Time To Hit the Gym! A Morning Workout Definitely Has its Benefits - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Rachael FoyWorkout in the morning? Ugh! I have a hard enough time getting up and making my way to the coffee pot. How will I ever make it to the gym? This is a struggle that many people have. There are many benefits to a morning workout all of which will help you to accomplish your fitness goals. First ...
Views: 1390(1 vote) - Lose Stomach Fat In Your 50s – Three Tips To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Tony BurnellBreaking old habits is hard. By the time we reach our 50s most of us have fallen into a way of life that we do not want to change. The old saying "It is hard by the yard but a cinch by the inch" is true for most of us. It is much easier to change a little at a time so that over time this amounts ...
Views: 1390 - Personal Trainer Training - How I Will Help You Burn More Calories In Less Time - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Marc OuelletteWhen I work with my clients, one of the key elements that I incorporate into all of our workouts is INTENSITY. In my view, intensity is the most critical aspect of any exercise regime and can mean the difference between someone who reaches their goals and someone who doesn't. Increasing your ...
Views: 1390(1 vote) - Do You Make These 10 Common Mistakes Before Weighing Yourself? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Craig HarperScale Addicts Over the years, I’ve dealt with my fair share of weigh-a-holics. That is, people who step on the scales far too often. Some do it every day of their lives. Morning and night. Some step on and off five times in ten seconds in the hope that a lower figure might magically appear ...
Views: 1389(2 votes) - Personal Training - Circuit Strength Training For Muscle Toning - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Marc OuellettePeople undertake circuit strength training for all sorts of reasons, but muscle toning is probably the biggest one of all. There’s no doubt that people who take the time to focus on the muscles in their body and honing them to a chiseled state are probably among the most fit people. We can ...
Views: 1389 - Slim Down Really Fast: Three Approaches For Fast and Nutritious Diet - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Simone BrownAlthough quick fat loss is pretty difficult to achieve, there are a number of simple and healthy techniques that can be done as a way to slim down in a short time period. Here's how to shed weight really fast without having to sacrifice your health. If I were to ask a random group of people ...
Views: 1389 - Emotional Eating--The Real Holiday Stressor - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Richard KuhnsEmotional eating and losing weight take second place with holiday stress. But the real holiday stress is not the rushing around (not that there isn't any of that) but it's the uncertainty of all your plans working out for the season. Aside from uncertainty there's certainly the pressure to ...
Views: 1388(3 votes) - Losing Body Fat vs. Losing Weight - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeWhen people say they want to ‘lose weight’, what they are usually trying to say is that they want to lose their body fat (bf). The difference, however, is crucial. Losing weight is far easier than losing bf. In this article I will explain what I believe is a very important area that ...
Views: 1387 - Low Fat Vs Low Carb Diet - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2014 from Richard ClarkeFirst came low fat then came low carb. But which one is better? I saw a programme the other night on the TV comparing an extreme high fat diet to an extreme high carb diet. They used two doctors who were actually twins, in the experiment which lasted a month. The results may ...
Views: 1387 - Are 10 Minute Workouts Possible? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Jon DyerThree 10 minute workoutsSometimes my idiot brain jumps into perfectionism and the little idiot voice in my head tells me that because I only have 10 minutes available for a workout that it's not worth doing. What do I do when this happens? I don't work out. Stupid, stupid, stupid. The ...
Views: 1386 - A child born after the year 2000 will have a 50% chance of getting Cancer in adulthood!*1 - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2012 from Steve MycoeIf a child is unhealthy the likelihood that they will lead a healthy lifestyle when older and free of health issues is vastly reduced. It is essential to ‘get them when they are young’ in order to make sure kids are healthy in adulthood. Leading a healthy lifestyle as a child is not just a ...
Views: 1385 - Weight Loss Workout Routine - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2010 from Rahela VukusicWe all have bad habits. Mine are checking email too frequently and being unorganized. Your bad habits might include too much snacking and cheating on your nutrition plan, coming up with excuses to skip exercise or watching too much TV. Bad habits are the reason we need coaches. If you been ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - In Home Personal Training - 5 Strength Training Tips And Why It's Great For A Woman - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Marc OuelletteMen aren’t the only ones who can build a great body. Strength training for a woman is a great way to lose weight, get fit, and look great. An effective strength training program won’t make a woman look muscular necessarily, but adds lean muscle. This is one reason why many women hesitate to ...
Views: 1383(1 vote) - This Is The Real Problem - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2014 from Richard ClarkeThere are some days when I will not be following my normal eating plan. For example a day in the school holidays where my son is off school and I book the day off work to take him and the family somewhere for a day out. I will definitely have a coffee or two and will probably have at least ...
Views: 1383 - 5 Simple Steps to Achieve Your Fitness Goal - by Submitted on May 23, 2018 from Marta KaliAs we are closer to the summer season I’ve started thinking about my appearance. How did it happen that my body is not so perfectly shaped. I'm starting with thinking about it, about how I can change it. What do I regret and what I’m pleased about. Many thoughts are dancing in my mind and I ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - H.I.I.T for Fat loss: Half the Time, Twice the Results - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Emile JarreauIf you are ready to burn fat and get in incredibly ripped shape, you have to HIIT it. No, that wasn’t a misspelling; I said HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training. HIIT training can get you in fantastic shape in less time than just about any other type of workout you can do. First of all, ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - The Importance of Water for Weight Loss.txt - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Bob BriggsWater is the most abundant compound in your body – about 70% of you is water. The concentration of water in your body varies by location. Your blood, for example, is 83% water, muscle is about 75% water, and both your brain and liver are 85% water. Water is required for all parts of your body to ...
Views: 1382 - Lose the Thoughts that Keep the Weight On - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from odette worrellWe often think of becoming “light” in terms of physical weight, but the truth is that our thoughts are often at the crux of why we hold onto weight. How can we possibly expect to become lighter when our thoughts, actions and daily lives are so inundated with heaviness. “Taking the weight off” ...
Views: 1381(3 votes) - Fat Loss Factor - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from amy lewisHow many times have you heard the saying "You are what you eat" ? At least a billion times.Funny thing is though,it's true.Do you know why it's true? Of course you do.It's true because the more fatty foods we eat the more fat weight we'll gain. We all have become so busy in our day to day ...
Views: 1380 - Weight Loss Tips - 3 Ways To Keep On The Good Road - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Liz MitchellIf you are looking for ways to fine-tune your weight loss program or you are just starting out, how to lose weight tips can be a valuable resource. Staying on track for the first 2-3 weeks of a new diet plan is easy. When you stick with a new program for at least 21-30 days, experts say that ...
Views: 1380(3 votes) - How Paul Lost 40 Pounds: An Interview - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredHow Paul Lost 40 Pounds: An Interview Paul Kalil has been attending Beach Boot Camp training conducted by Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Ret. on Fort Lauderdale Beach for fifteen months. He is 39 years old and has been overweight since childhood. At 5'8", Paul weighed approximately 240 pounds ...
Views: 1379(3 votes) - The Positive Connection between Goji Berry and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Cody HolppGoji berry is also popularly known as Fructus lycii, wolf berry and Lycium barbarum. These berries grow on little shrubs usually found in sub-tropical places like China, Mongolia and Tibet. Goji berries are reddish in color with a dry skin cover. Goji berry and weight loss: Nowadays, Goji ...
Views: 1379(1 vote) - The Quick and Easy Way to Benefit from Detox Diet to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2012 from Mikac R. WilliamsDetox diet is one of the more effective ways to get rid of your excess weight. What it does is to flush out toxins and harmful substances from your body. These substances interfere with the normal functions of your body systems such as your digestive and endocrine systems resulting to ...
Views: 1379 - 5 things you must know about fat burning foods before you lose weight - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2013 from ethan chongDo you seriously think you know all the things about losing weight? Well, I am here to tell you that you don’t. Fat burning foods do much much more than just burning up stubborn fats. So, recently, you have heard about foods that can burn fats but you’re a bit skeptical about whether it can ...
Views: 1378(1 vote) - Confessions Of An Emotional Eater: How I Turned To My Imagination And Lost 25 lbs. - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Sam EtkinI felt as if I had been pushed out of an airplane in the middle of the night with no parachute to save me from my fall. With no way of knowing if I would survive the plunge, I felt myself slipping into darkness. I screamed out to the universe “Help me, save me, I want to live.” Up ...
Views: 1378(1 vote) - How to Lose Weight Fast - But Safe - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Vincent Lee AlstonThere is not a thing wrong with attempting to lose weight fast; however, it should be done safely. To be more specific about the subject, it should be done in a safe, healthy and effective manner. Reality weight loss programs on television demonstrate that it is possible to take off 20 pounds in ...
Views: 1378 - The Best Day To Start A Diet - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Richard ClarkeI was recently talking to a lady who I met in the gym she was telling me about how it was a new week and she was going to get herself back on track and lose the weight she wanted to. Firstly it is great that the lady was in the gym on a Monday and a bit fired up to start her week on the front ...
Views: 1378 - 4 Empowering Solutions to Take Back Control of Your Body & Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Amy LundbergAs I’m pulling out and trying on my summer clothing lately, I’ve been having some negative thoughts around my body. Having some yourself? It has been an energy drain thinking about what I can and cannot fit into, and how tight these pants feel, and I haven’t even bothered trying on my shorts ...
Views: 1372(3 votes) - How To Get Six Pack Abs - Advanced Technqiues To Get Results Faster - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Shannon ClarkIf you're like many people out there, you would like to know how to get six pack abs. This is a goal that many people have, yet very few will actually ever achieve because they are going about this goal in the wrong matter. In order to successfully learn how to get six pack abs, you must know ...
Views: 1372(3 votes) - Make Weight Loss Effortless with the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Lexie MoonDieting is a struggle. If you've ever been on a diet then you know that much. But what would it be like to use the power of your mind to shift your vibration about your body? To use the Law of Attraction to bring about your ideal body? Well it really depends on where you are in relation to ...
Views: 1372(1 vote) - Michael Mantell on Beach Body Madness in March - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Michael MantellIt’s that time of the year. It all starts popping up in the – often nonsense – media stirring headlines in late March, early April. “Get Flat Abs in 5 Minutes.” Yeah, right. “Get Your Beach Body Now!” Dream on. If you type “bikini body” or “beach body” into your Google search engine, you will ...
Views: 1371 - You Really Are What You Eat - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Dr Laura UmferYou Are What You Eat We all know how important it is to eat healthy and exercise. There is no diet here, so I’ll spare you. I will say this, we would feel a lot better in all realms if we ate cleaner, less processed foods and got enough exercise. People have gotten so overweight in America ...
Views: 1370(3 votes) - A curious case of weight loss meal plans... - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Sue BrownMost people who use weight loss meal plans, mostly incorporate unprocessed foods, including raw fruit, vegetables, whole grains, legumes (peas, beans, lentils, etc), and white meats and poultry often find that they can eat as much as they want without gaining a lot of weight. The reality is ...
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