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Phendimetrazine is the right diet pill for people suffering from acute obesity where they run the risk of developing multiple complications due to extra fat. This drug would provide them real help. Obese people can expect up to 5 pounds reduction in their weight in a week only with this diet ... Views: 1261
Almost everyone with the desire to lose weight will start going on a diet at some point. Unfortunately most dieters rarely achieve long-term success. This is because it can be difficult or impossible to stick with a diet and keep up with a weight loss plan. However, there are several options for ... Views: 1260
Empty Stomach versus Full Stomach
There have been research studies that show both the pros and cons of exercising on an empty stomach and if it really matters. In my opinion, doing cardio on an empty stomach versus eating a light snack about an hour before is controversial.
The theory is, if ... Views: 1260
Many people exercise by playing sports, or know someone who does. Having played sports almost my entire life, I have a few pearls of wisdom about this form of exercise:
1. To gain an advantage, focus on a full-body workout. In sports, your base (waist down) is more important than your upper ... Views: 1260
Many people exercise by playing sports, or know someone who does. Having played sports almost my entire life, I have a few pearls of wisdom about this form of exercise:
1. To gain an advantage, focus on a full-body workout. In sports, your base (waist down) is more important than your upper ... Views: 1260
One of the amazing things science teaches us is that counter intuitive is often true. This was the case when I read about how imagining your favorite foods may actually decrease your consumption of them.
Old time hypnotists frequently used what is known as 'aversive imagery', pairing the ... Views: 1260
Using resistance bands can be an effective component of any workout routine, and stomach exercises are no exception. There are a number of exercises targeting the midsection that incorporate resistance bands.
Resistance bands come in a variety of difficulties, usually indicated by the color ... Views: 1259
No matter what you call them, they are not cute and cuddly. Love handles are one of those exasperating things that exercise and diet just doesn't seem to affect. If you have spare tyre, then losing fat likely isn't that big of an issue.
Most people who are highly chunky aren't engaged ... Views: 1258
Sometimes 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: 1258
Cellulites are caused by the abnormal deposition of fats, fluids, and toxins inside the subcutaneous cells. When these cellulite components accumulate, the size of the cells increases. The pressure these puffy cells apply on the connective tissues underneath the skin causes localized dimpling on ... Views: 1257
Unlike anorexia and bulimia, binge eating disorder has been largely ignored by the medical community and by society at large. And yet, according to best estimates, this disorder may affect up to four percent of all Americans. While the figures are at best just educated guesses, it is possible ... Views: 1257
Learning how to lose belly fat can be difficult. There are many techniques listed in magazines and touted in television commercials, making it confusing for people to figure out how to lose belly fat on their own. Diet and exercise are usually the only ways to reduce belly fat, but there is a ... Views: 1256
Do carbohydrates actually cause weight gain and prevent fat loss?
The hysterical crusade against carbohydrates has reached a frantic pitch these days.
From the scientifically bankrupt theories of guys like Gary Taubes to the trendy low-carb diets like Paleo, Zone, Dukan, and so forth, the ... Views: 1255
If you have been suffering from diabetes, keeping your blood sugar under control is important. This is why you use a diabetic blood glucose monitors to keep track of your blood sugar. Along with the monitor, it is important that you use diabetes control solution as well. However, many people are ... Views: 1255
Liposuction is the process of trimming and making your body beautiful and more appealing. The process of liposuction carries an undeniable attraction and appeal in itself. It is a sign of glamour. The hype that celebrities and film stars regularly maintain their body with the help of liposuction ... Views: 1254
Life after Gastric Bypass surgery can be difficult for some individuals, especially foodies. Given the fact that you have to follow a stringent exercise and diet regimen, it is not easy to keep up the motivation level high and dedicatedly work towards achieving weight loss goals. Often, ... Views: 1253
Apple A Day Weight Loss
Growing up my old world Italian mom would say, “ A apple a day keeps the doctor away”… Your mom maybe was saying it too… Well my mom was right throughout my life there have been very few doctor visits, and I have eaten what seems like an orchard of apples… So what ... Views: 1253
I was having a chat with a lady in the gym recently. She was “starting back” (AGAIN). I said “how’s the training going?” She said “its ok at the minute, but ask me again in a couple of weeks”. I said, “Why, what do you mean?” She said “every time I try to get fit and lose some weight, I do ... Views: 1253
Adopt a strong focus if you want to change for the better. Be it emotionally, physically or spiritually, you’ll face opposition from those who love you the most, your friends and family, all who mean well, sometimes, but pull you down anyway. It’s the hermit crab effect.
I’m from an ... Views: 1253
If you have been going to the gym but you’re not seeing the results you were expecting, try these tried and tested 5 fat loss strategies and watch the fat melt off for good.
1.Train your full body in each workout. Long gone are the days of split routines such as the chest and triceps workout ... Views: 1252
Making healthier lifestyle changes is a prominent aspect of today’s image conscious society. Many people across the country are struggling with weight management issues and even the government is striving to promote a healthier way of life through its Change4Life campaign. However, tackling the ... Views: 1252
When 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: 1252
There’s a fine line between dieting for weight loss and building a good physique. Some bodybuilders have reverse anorexia and will compromise the quality of food just to get their desired daily calorie intake in the hope it will pack on the muscle. It’s not that easy and is one of the many ... Views: 1252
Fat serves a purpose. I know a lot of women who are overweight think that it is the root of all evil, the bane of their existence, but it truly is serving a higher purpose.
For instance, a young girl is sexually abused as a child.
She puts on weight to make herself less desirable to ... Views: 1251
If you are interested in developing a strength training routine designed for women, this article has several tips to help you along the way. You can develop your muscles and increase your strength, leading to a healthier body.
You need to do a combination of exercises to gain the greatest ... Views: 1251
Change won’t happen without change. Simple truth, but one many people lose sight of.
Health issues abound, getting worse by the day. Obesity is on the rise, limiting the day-to-day activities of those who are bound by unhealthy weight.
Disease is out of control with more people being ... Views: 1251
Time constraints for most people in today's fast living world often leave little time for exercise. The huge misunderstandings people have about the length of time required for exercise to make it worthwhile are usually a long way from accurate. These misconceptions gives the weaker ... Views: 1251
Ayurveda has different methods of treating various ailments and healing people suffering from the same. This certainly includes Panchakarma, which is regarded as the most precious gift to mankind by Ayurveda. The Ayurvedic experts and doctors often are seen motivating people to get a set of five ... Views: 1250
Safe Alternatives to Liposuction
Firstly, let's see if liposuction is Safe? Then secondly and more importantly does it work?
To my mind with any surgery there will always be risks involved and I would always choose a less invasive and no risk option. So in answer to this question then and ... Views: 1250
Burn it off now is the mindset of almost everyone in the gym and also a great number of the population when the subject of fat is brought up. But how to do that is the subject of countless thousands of articles on the internet. We are immediately overwhelmed by an excess of information.
In ... Views: 1249
Weight loss and acupuncture is a widely researched and discussed subject among traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. Chinese medicine has been widely practiced in the east for more than 5000 years and largely gaining popularity in the west lately. This is the Chinese art of treating ... Views: 1249
There are two main things that you need to do properly and effectively if you wish to stay slim, if you want to get fit and if you want to have the figure and the shape that you want – working out and nutrition. In this particular article, we will not be talking about the former, but the latter. ... Views: 1248
Most people think so, but I have an entirely different take on this topic which is nothing new because I’m generally the misfit in most circles. But I do consider myself the Queen of Cravings, or at least I used to be.
I’ve craved it all. Sugar, chocolate, carbs – just about anything ... Views: 1247
For any person that is unhappy about their look doing away with tummy fat is maybe one of their top priorities. Few issues influence the look of someone greater than unsightly fat. Unfortunately while many people will probably want to do away with their belly, few contain the knowledge and ... Views: 1247
Most people never see permanent weight loss success in a really short period of time the first time they try. As with all things in life, there is a learning curve.
A Personal Story
(Name changed to protect the real individual’s privacy)
Just a few short years ago, Joan came to me ... Views: 1247
Congratulations on your wedding! We hope it was the most beautiful day of your life and everything you hoped for it to be. And hats off to your success in “Operation Lean Bride”…we’re sure your struggle paid off and you looked fabulous in your white dress. We believe every woman deserves to ... Views: 1246
Six pack abs take how long to get? But I want my six pack abs now!
It great to have a goal of getting six pack abs, but sometimes you just can’t rush a good thing. You will happy once you get there, so be patient.
Since you decided to get your six pack abs, expect to work daily ... Views: 1246
It is never easy to achieve weight loss within a short amount of period especially when you have spent years packing on the excess weight with an unhealthy diet. When you neglect your body and not do anything to keep fit, you are setting yourself up for layers and layers of accumulated fat. ... Views: 1246
If you’ve ever been on a diet before, you probably know that they don’t work. The true definition of weight loss success is not the amount of weight lost, but the amount that is kept off. Diets and intense exercise will undoubtedly help to lose weight, but only for the short term for most ... Views: 1246
In 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: 1245
Proper eating starts with getting the right foods in your kitchen and the bad foods out. I treat my kitchen like a mini laboratory, a place that provides me with all the fuel I need to maintain hardcore intensity in life and training!
Below are my 13 essentials for fueling your muscle ... Views: 1244
1. Eat At Least ONE Green Salad Each Day
North Americans are only consuming on average 2-3 servings of fruits and vegetables per day! When you consider that the recommendation is for 5-10 servings per day and that most of our produce is nowhere near as mineral-rich as it was just 50 years ago, ... Views: 1243
Have you ever wondered how to stop the thought processes that leads to your comfort eating? You know the ones, they start from a solitory negative thought triggered by something you hear or see and then they escalate. This leads to what I call a "Sticky Bun" story.
Just like a sticky bun that ... Views: 1243
An obese person is someone who weighs more than his or her ideal body weight. So, if you maintain your ideal body weight, you will never get overweight or obese, right? So how to do it? Well, the answer is so simple that I am sure you will say 'but I already knew that'! The key to maintaining ... Views: 1243
Afraid to look in the mirror? Scared you might see a mountain of belly fat looking back at you? Well if that is the case do not panic. There is plenty that you can do to burn belly fat fast. Here are a few guidelines to do just that:
1) Walk. Simple yet effective a brisk walk around the park, ... Views: 1243
In my previous article about 3 minute abs I introduced you to the concept of training your abs as hard as possible in only 3 minutes. Just to recap, choose 3 abdominal exercises and work them for 30 seconds each with no gaps of rest between any of them. When you have done the 3 exercises ... Views: 1242
There are many questions that people come up with when they have decided they want to lose fat. The most common one is how to shed pounds fast? Some weight loss plans require patience to get started and stay on course. Sometimes, you may want or need to know how to lose weight quickly. In a ... Views: 1242
Strength training or any type of exercise can be intimidating for a beginner. Especially going to the gym for the first time, or trying new exercises at home by yourself. Provided below are some tips that can help you get started on strength training and gain confidence in your workout ... Views: 1241
Smartlipo Triplex Liposuction - An Overview
If long hours of workouts do not seem beneficial to reduce those extra pounds in your body, then it is time to consider the innovative Smartlipo Triplex liposuction procedure. Smartlipo liposuction is less invasive and helps you achieve a trim, ... Views: 1241
Fibre is useful in controlling insulin — your fat storage hormone. Since fibre slows digestion it also slows glucose absorption (the rate at which the metabolized sugars from food are absorbed into the blood). An absence of fibre can result in less control of insulin response, referred to as ... Views: 1241
Everybody wants to reduce the amount of time spent working out, and increase the amount of visible fat loss results. Although this sounds like a dream, it is actually possible! However, the catch is that these exercise routines are not easy to perform. High intensity interval training (HIIT) has ... Views: 1240