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- Nutrition For The Bodybuilder - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThere’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 - Weight Loss? - No More Nightmares - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Steven EngNightmares to weight loss? There are few healthy eating ways to enable you to eat as much as you want without increasing your weight. Say stop to crazy and unhealthy diets. What you need to do is to practice yourself with the healthy eating ways to stay healthy and keep yourself in the ...
Views: 935(1 vote) - Mind the diet without starving the mind - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThe main drawback with someone on a diet is the mind; the mind can stand in the way of progress. At the front of a dieters’ mental consciousness is their relationship with calories and the bathroom scales. This can become a vicious circle and a recipe for failure. Dieters imprison ...
Views: 1079(1 vote) - Get a Six Pack copying Tom Hanks - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanHave you seen the film Castaway starring Tom Hanks? This isn’t a film review but rather a review of how we live our lives today compared to our primitive ancestors. On the film Castaway the character played by Tom Hanks ends up stranded on a remote island for four years, having no choice but ...
Views: 2369(1 vote) - Breakfast Guidelines For Fat Loss - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanBreakfast is the most important meal of the day for fat loss and weight loss. You should never miss this essential feeding time slot if you want to get rid of man boobs and achieve a six-pack or improve muscle tone or build lean body mass. It is equally as important for dieters as it is for ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - Missing link to fat loss - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanEver wondered why diets never seem to work for permanent results? Have you tried and failed to lose weight or shift stubborn body fat in the past by counting calories, weighing food, eliminating food groups and exercising like mad? I recommend the first and one of the most important actions to ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - 7 Reasons Why Low-calorie Diets Don’t Work - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanFat loss and the true cost of low calorie diets. Did you know you have to eat to lose weight? You need calories to burn calories or your metabolism will slow down (metabolism is the rate your body burns calories). Following are consequences associated with skipping meals and not eating ...
Views: 1947 - Do Something - Getting Past Paralysis by Analysis - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Mickey GlickI'm the first person to preach about getting the most out of your exercise time. In most instances, I prefer total body strength workouts and I believe in performing cardio intervals rather than slow, steady state cardio. If you are not an experienced and knowledgeable exerciser, I advocate ...
Views: 1003(1 vote) - How to Choose the Right Health Club For You - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Mickey GlickThere seems to be a gym on just about every corner nowadays. So, how do you tell if a particular fitness center is right for you? For most people, the first consideration should be a convenient location. The facility should be close to where you live, work or visit regularly. Most people lead ...
Views: 1230(1 vote) - L-Carnitine for Fat Loss - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from i-Supplements comFat burners. Thermogenics. Crash diets. These are just a few of the terms that come to mind when people contemplate their fat loss plan. First and foremost, a healthy eating regimen should be your basis for fat loss, but let’s assume you are already eating a “clean” diet and you’re beginning to ...
Views: 3479(1 vote) - Exercise Routines for Women over 40 - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Perry PermannExercise routines should be selected corresponding to age and particular demands. Women over 40 face special challenges - their exercise routines should include strength training, cardiovascular exercises and flexibility training to cover all these challenges. All too often, a workout is only ...
Views: 3361 - I Never Thought That I Would Ever Need to Go on a Diet - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Bobby ColeI never thought that I would ever need to go on a diet. Was very active in sports in high school and very physical in the military. Even after the military I continued to be active. Average weight was 185–195lbs for many years. I'm 6ft tall so that was the normal weight for my height. Well at ...
Views: 944 - Thin Thighs—How to Keep Your Thighs Thin - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Raj RishiThe question how to get thin thighs haunts you whenever you go out. You always dream of getting rid of your flabby thighs and having slender, sexy, shapely and thin thighs and legs that can turn the head of anyone you pass by and above all your hubby or lover. You look yearningly at any one who ...
Views: 1058 - Loss of Belly Fat Through Detoxing - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Jennifer EdenAre you having a challenging time losing those last few pounds of unwanted belly fat? Do you need a jump start into a healthier lifestyle, but are having difficulty knowing where to begin? Many people have discovered loss of belly fat and other amazing results through detoxing. Some of the ...
Views: 898(2 votes) - Low-fat or Low-carb Diet? Which is Better? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Peng Hock NgOlder women who ate less fat and more carbohydrates lost about 0.9 kg over 7 years, a large study showed. Although this result was considered by some obesity experts as disappointing, the lead author of the research team said it will help people to understand that the weight gain seen in United ...
Views: 888(2 votes) - Weight Loss vs Fat Loss - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from i-Supplements comWith the alarming and ever-increasing rate of obesity in the United States, a common thought that floods many people’s minds is; “I need to lose weight.” What most of these people don’t realize is that they should be saying; “I need to lose fat.” These are not interchangeable comments and there ...
Views: 1611(1 vote) - If You Lose Weight, You Just Might Find it Again! - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Matthew JamesIt's great that so many people are getting interested in the law of attraction, positive thought, and focusing on desires to bring them into existence. Many books and shows discussing these concepts are relating them to wealth and prosperity. Guess what? These same principles apply to weight ...
Views: 1491(3 votes) - Ephedra Weight Loss Products - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from i-Supplements comBathing suit season is back and it’s time to whip your body into shape! No more jiggly arms, flabby stomachs and saggy butts. If you want to look your absolute best while lounging at the pool or getting bronzed at the beach, you need to optimize your metabolism and turn your body into a ...
Views: 1187 - Diet - Change Old Bad Habits, Don't Start New Ones - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Diane BabcockThe notion to lose weight can come from something as simple as an innocent remark, such as, "Haven't you put on a couple of pounds?" Depending on your personality, there's a whole new life issue that you hadn't explored yet, and for some sensitive personalities, it's a dangerous place to go. ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - *** How Does Sleep Affect Fat Loss? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosCan being sleep deprived cause you to gain weight? Yes! Many people don't realize the many health implications of sleep deprivation. It may even be hindering your fat loss efforts. How does sleep (or sleep deprivation) affect your weight loss efforts? Here are just a few reasons why ...
Views: 1553(3 votes) - *** Fast and Easy Fat Loss: How He Lost 5 Lbs in 5 Days - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosFat loss doesn't have to be as hard as you think. Just ask my most recent house guest, who easily lost 5 lbs in 5 days after staying with me for just a few days. Did I torture him with boring food in an effort to lose weight? No not at all. I can promise you one thing, I definitely did not ...
Views: 1213(3 votes) - *** Coconut Oil Can Help You Lose Fat - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosCoconut Oil is a wonderful healthy food that has been shown to increase metabolism and assist in burning unwanted fat off your body. It is a wonder food that has been around for centuries and a great addition to any fat burning meal plan. Unfortunately, some people have a really hard time ...
Views: 1488(3 votes) - 3 Great Tips to Stay Motivated for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Dingane .Losing weight can be one of the hardest things you will ever do in life. For most it’s a lifelong struggle and one that they never master. On the hit TV series The Biggest Loser we’ve seen some amazing transformations and as we see the pain and tribulations of the contestant’s journeys we can ...
Views: 831 - ** 3 Easy Tips to Lose Fat - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosFat loss does not have to be difficult, especially if you have a few tricks up your sleeve. By this I don't mean I would ever want you to take a dangerous, radical approach to your fat loss but only one that would be healthy and prove great results at the same time. I have had many clients, ...
Views: 1039(4 votes) - Why is Losing Weight So Tough? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Dingane .If you’ve been on the diet treadmill then you know just how tough it is to lose weight. We all want to look great and we all want to have that body that we know we would be happy with, but why is it that so few people ever get there. Why is it so hard and why can’t we just get on a diet and lose ...
Views: 778 - Does Lifting Weight Burn Fat? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Rando MeresmaaWhen you are young and handsome, then you can really eat what ever you want and not gain any fat at all. But as time goes on and we get older we no longer have the ability to do that. Most people know that metabolism has got something to do with it. But this process can be reversed and it is not ...
Views: 1065 - *** The Weekend Workout - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Sean BarkerAhh..the end of another workday. It's 5 O' clock somewhere, so you decide to sneak out a little early because as a busy dad who is committed to staying fit you are looking forward to hitting the gym for a quick workout before you head home to join your family for dinner. But before you ...
Views: 2208(3 votes) - Six Reasons You Will Not Get Six Pack Abs - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Shannon ClarkMany people make it a goal to get six pack abs, yet never follow through and reach this goal. Why is this? Why is it that so many people attempt to get six pack abs yet never seem to have success? Is it that the goal itself is just so hard to achieve or is there more to it? Perhaps they ...
Views: 2008(4 votes) - Healthy Weight Loss – Are You Ready for Positive Lifestyle Change? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Liz MitchellChoosing a health weight loss diet is important to your health and well being. Consequences are many when you are overweight, including high cholesterol, heart disease and diabetes. Many of us have unhealthy lifestyles that have resulted from too much dieting. We bounce right back to where we ...
Views: 1223(3 votes) - Weight Loss and Diabetes - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Mark PhelpsIn the United States there are 23.6 million children and adults who have diabetes about 7.8% of the population. Here is a fact about diabetes, if a person has a two hour blood glucose level between 140 and 199 they are classified as pre-diabetic, if their levels are higher than 200 they are ...
Views: 1310(1 vote) - 5 Diet Red Flags to Avoid - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Roy VartabedianA short time ago, I received a promotional booklet in the mail from a very well-known and "credible" company (they have an extensive scientific advisory board) that publishes a monthly magazine on health and prevention, as well as many books on various health topics. It was shocking to read ...
Views: 1181(3 votes) - The Secret of Building Muscle to Burn Fat - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Rando MeresmaaNot all the people who currently have excess body fat or who are even obese have not always had problems with weight. Some people have been in very good shape and have had very little body fat in their younger years but as time goes on things change. And you may suddenly realise that you have a ...
Views: 882(1 vote) - Is Your Metabolism Burning the Wrong Fuel? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Dr. Len LopezThe biggest reason people struggle with fatigue and weight gain is because they are burning the wrong fuel! They’re burning carbs and proteins for energy instead of stored body fats. The body is designed to burn calories to produce energy. It does this by burning calories from the breakdown ...
Views: 1708(2 votes) - Find Out How You Can Lose Body Fat Fast - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Rando MeresmaaLosing fat requires a lot of dedication and everyone has to make big changes to their current habits. And the truth is that the vast majority of people just don´t want to get out of their comfort zone because they believe it is so very hard. But to lose fat successfully and keep it off has to be ...
Views: 804 - How to Lose 20 Pounds and More Permanently without Diets - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Rando MeresmaaIt is not hard to put on the pounds and it happens naturally. Very often we don't notice that every day until we suddenly look ourselves in the mirror or step on the scale. But losing the pounds that you gained is a much harder challenge and most people fail to achieve this. Why? Restrictive ...
Views: 1811 - How to Lose Weight the Healthy Way without Dieting - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Rando MeresmaaIf you have become overweight or if you have been overweight for a while, then all you have to do to reverse this process is to make a few changes to your lifestyle. Having a slim body is not a impossible dream that never comes true, it is very real and everyone can achieve this. How to lose ...
Views: 873 - The Truth About Low Calorie Rapid Fat Loss Diets - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Rando MeresmaaThe majority of the "low calorie rapid fat loss diets" are structured to just one principle, which is to reduce the amount of calories we eat. No matter what diet you are using or have used, they all work the same way. And if you look around and see that more and more people are overweight or ...
Views: 830 - Is Stress Causing Your Weight Gain? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Lynn JaffeeThere was an article in my local paper last week about the relationship between stress and weight gain. The gist of the article was that during the current economic crisis many people who are stressed about their financial situation turn to food as a way to cope. Medical experts know that ...
Views: 1577(2 votes) - How to Get Back in Shape and Burn Stored Body Fat - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Rando MeresmaaThe reason why so many people struggle to find the motivation to exercise and eat healthy is because they do not have a specific goal in mind. If you want to be successful, then you have to know what exactly you want to achieve. The more specific you goal is the better, you can even write down ...
Views: 837 - How Walking Burns More Fat - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Rando MeresmaaWalking is the most perfect exercise for beginners to lose fat. It is easy, convenient and inexpensive. Nearly anyone can do it from age to 2 to 102. You can also do it anywhere at anytime. Walking is something that people can actually stick with, while other exercises may be too intense for ...
Views: 921 - How to Lose Fat Around Stomach and Get a Six Pack - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Rando MeresmaaFor a lot of people losing fat is very confusing. There is a lot of information in the internet and most of it is worthless junk. People have their own beliefs about losing stomach fat and it is very hard to make people think differently. I will give you some common sense advice about whats help ...
Views: 856 - How Men Lose Belly Fat: The Secret to Reducing Belly Fat in Men - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Rando MeresmaaThe first thing you have to do is admit that you have a serious problem. Look yourself in the mirror and say, "I have belly fat, how do I get rid of it?" Then you have to make very clear goals and have a picture in your mind how you want to look. Right down your goals and put it somewhere where ...
Views: 3384(3 votes) - General Guidelines for a Healthy Diet - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Zaklina TrajcevskaThe main recommendations of healthier eating are to enable good health, through eating foods that are healthy, nutritious and wholesome. A good diet is simple to follow and does not require buying any books or special foods. A good diet is one which is flexible and can be followed throughout ...
Views: 4954(6 votes) - Best Exercises to Reduce and Flatten Your Tummy Now - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Glenn PrescotThe goal is a flatter and stronger stomach for most people who start a workout routine for the abdominals. If there hasn’t been any strength gained on the stomach muscles, then a flat, smooth tummy isn’t a large accomplishment even though it looks sexy and attractive. You want to add strength to ...
Views: 2554(4 votes) - Best Tummy Exercises to Get Rid of Love Handles - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Glenn PrescotBelly fat is a common complaint of those that want to look fit. Love handles are something a number of people have problems with. These fat deposits that appear around the external oblique muscles on the sides of the lower torso are anything but lovable or lovely. The abdominal muscles are the ...
Views: 1852(6 votes) - 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: 1385(3 votes) - Three Fast Weight Loss Diet Plans that Work - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Matthew ParkerTwo Paths Traditionally a fast weight loss diet strategy would be to reduce the number of calories eaten in a day and this is a great approach for many. A second strategy is to eat the same amount of calories but increase exercise levels. The two approaches will produce fat loss very ...
Views: 990 - Achieving Your Best Weight Loss Results - Which Program Should I Choose? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Liz MitchellFinding a suitable weight loss program is essential to your best weight loss results. Because we are all unique, the same plan won't provide the same results for everyone. It will take some research to find the best weight loss plan for you. The options are many when it comes to selecting a ...
Views: 1131(4 votes) - Digestive Cleansing Weight Loss System - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Carlos LadeiraWhat is the truth behind the digestive cleansing weight loss system? Are parasites living in your intestines clogging up your bowels? Since recent studies reveal obesity has now reached epidemic proportions, now more than 40% of Americans alone who are labeled "obese!" Children are now ...
Views: 1297(2 votes) - Building Muscle Mass - The Top 5 Rules - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Eugene LawMany men and some women are interested in building muscle mass. Building muscle mass will not only increase our metabolism rate but also give a stronger more solid body. Whatever reasons that you have for building muscle mass, be it to look better or get fitter or even because you are in the ...
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