Best Way To Lose Weight

You can't bend over. You can't play with your kids or grandkids. You can't play golf. You can't even do your regular routine around the house. The long commute to work is killing you. You sit at your desk in gnawing pain for long periods of time and get nothing done because of it.

You've got back pain. And you need to get rid of it.

Let's show you how...

First and foremost, you need to see an expert to determine the cause and solution of your back pain. This is not something to be ignored. Ask around the gym or the office for a referral to a good soft-tissue therapist (this could be a physio or a chiropractor). Then see your doctor and get help as soon as possible.

Second, you need to find the cause of your pain and eliminate it. If you have a bad bed, a poor office workstation setup, or a bad exercise program - you must remove the offending activity that is crippling you with back pain.

Fortunately, there are many ways to help reduce your back pain in the gym. On the other hand, there are many ways that you might make the back pain worse.

Here's the one thing you should never do in the gym if you have back pain: You should never round your back. So that means no situps, no crunches, no picking up weights off the floor with a rounded back, and no rowing exercises performed with a rounded back. Be diligent with your form in all squats, rows, deadlifts, etc. If in doubt, skip the exercise.

Now picking up weights off the floor - that's where you see some of the ugliest form in the gym. So don't think that because it's "not really part of your exercise" that you can use poor posture when you are moving weights around the gym. Follow these rules when lifting for proper form.

Here's what you must do:

- Increase your abdominal endurance with exercises like the plank and side plank

- Brace your abdominals (clench them tight) in every exercise

- Keep your low back in a proper alignment by keeping a slight arch in the low back in all exercises

Follow these rules and you'll be able to exercise safely. The right strength program comes with torso training workouts that will help you build muscle endurance and reduce your risk of back pain. Being overweight is another cause of back pain (and knee pain too). So you need to get on a fat loss program that works and takes care of your back at the same time.

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Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men's Health and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked Turbulence Training for Fat Loss have helped thousands of men and women with weight loss and fat burning in less than 45 minutes three times per week. Turbulence Training for Fat Loss workouts help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment. Craig's bodyweight workouts for fat loss help you lose fat without any equipment at all.

posted by tips-for-losing-weight36843  # 10:57 PM 0 comments

The frenzy towards low carb diets has brought the start of a number of dieting products that are based on low carb approaches. One of the latest products to strike the dieting marketplace are weight loss patches.

Inspired by the success of nicotine patches marketers struck on the concept that weight loss patches may perform the same way. Weight loss patches are mainly intended for people who fail to remember to take their usual dosage of weight loss supplements or capsules. With weight loss patches, an individual will no longer have to to take pills as he will have a 24-hour source of weight loss material stuck to his skin.

Weight loss patches are generally made from such ingredients as algae and seaweed which are recognized appetite-suppressants. Later studies on weight loss and diets led to the use of green tea as a weight loss patch.

Green Tea as Weight Loss Patches

As far back as the Ming dynasty and maybe even before than that, green tea has been used as herbal therapy and as a health drink in China. In current times, speculations on the use of green tea as a potential therapy for cancer have arisen due to the finding that the polyphenol substance found in green tea can prevent cancer cells from growing.

The polyphenols in green tea weight loss patches also have other uses. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that green tea polyphenols can speed up the metabolic rate of the body. With this new finding, quite a few companies specializing in pharmaceutical products have started introducing green tea into the market as a supplement either in the form of diet pills or weight loss patches.

Green tea weight loss patches are an improved option to other products because they have no unpleasant side-effects. Other substances that bring about weight loss like ephedra may raise heart rates which could lead to cardiovascular complications.

Green tea weight loss patches are good for people with high LDL, the bad cholesterol found in the body. Since the antioxidants in green tea weight loss patches break up LDL cholesterols, while at the same time enhancing the good cholesterol levels in the body, a balance in the body is achieved which could only lead to overall good health and well-being.

Green tea weight loss patches work in two ways. First, they quell hunger organically and safely. A review at the University of Chicago showed that rats when injected with green tea can lose up to 21% of their bodyweight. This is due to the fact that a substance present in green tea acts as a natural appetite-suppressant that staves off hunger.

Green tea weight loss patches also increase metabolism. With their high-level epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) content, green tea weight loss patches have a distinctive advantage over stimulant diet drugs which can be dangerous to individuals with hypertension and heart complications.

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posted by tips-for-losing-weight36843  # 10:48 PM 0 comments

You probably know by now that the liver is one of the most important organs in the human body. It's the body's natural filter that helps convert toxins into substances that can be discarded easily. Therefore, to have a healthy body, it is of vital importance that we keep this important organ in good condition. A healthy liver means a healthy body. One of the ways to help maintain your liver in good working condition is to go on a liver detox diet.

Since the liver is the first to receive toxins that enter the body, it has one of the highest toxin accumulations in the body. While the liver's main task is to clean the toxins and other wastes that are absorbed by the bloodstream in the body, the liver does not always able to discard hard substances such as heavy metals. Some of these toxins don't end up leaving the body and then what will happen is that there will be a type of toxin buildup throughout the body, especially the liver. Therefore, it is more important to detox the liver than detoxification of any other body system. The objective of a liver detox diet is to cleanse the liver of all the toxic wastes that have stagnated in the liver over the years.

A liver detox diet involves a person restricting oneself to organic foods such as raw vegetables, fruits and whole grains. The 2 ingredients that the liver needs in order to function properly are water and glucose. These ingredients aid the body's system to get rid of accumulated toxins. So, drinking a lot of water helps as it helps to flush toxins out of your system. A person on a liver detox diet must avoid foods that are not liver friendly such as fried and processed foods, sugar, coffee and saturated fats.

All in all, a complete liver detoxification will help to restore functionality to the liver as well as to the rest of the body. All of the body's organs are vitally important to maintaining a healthy body, but cleansing your liver will help the most! If you're experiencing poor health, aching body, tired most of the time, go on a liver detox diet.

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posted by tips-for-losing-weight36843  # 9:56 PM 0 comments

The Top 5 Reasons Why It's Hard for Women & Men to Burn Body Fat

Men and women both have a hard time losing body fat, but for different reasons.

Here are the top 5 reasons why it's hard for men and women to lose body fat, and gives the 3 proven diet and exercise techniques for losing as much fat as possible in only 12 weeks.

Men and women struggle with fat loss for different reasons, but does one sex have an easier time with weight loss?

Here are 5 reasons men and women struggle with weight, and the 3 essential techniques everyone must follow in order to burn fat and boost their metabolism.

#1) The number one reason men and women have a hard time losing weight is because of poor nutrition.

Advantage: Women

Most women are better educated on food choices, but men continue to eat as if they were still playing college football. As a result, men will have a harder time losing weight because no matter how much they exercise, they are still eating too many calories. You can't "out-train a bad diet".

#2) The second reason men and women struggle with weight loss is because their metabolism decreases over time due to muscle loss and reduced activity.

Advantage: Men

Most men have more muscle mass and get more exercise than women. Plus, more men do strength training while women neglect this key element of the fat burning equation.

In fact, a recent study showed that both men and women can lose fat and gain muscle at the same time with strength training - even at age 60!

Without strength training and interval training, women will continue to burn fewer calories per day with each passing year and will have a harder and harder time with fat loss.

#3) Men and women will struggle with weight loss if they only rely on slow, boring cardio.

Advantage: Men

More men do interval training, and that is better than slow cardio for fat loss.

In a recent study, men and women on a year-long cardio program lost only 6-8 pounds, even though they exercised 6 days per week.

In another study, a group of women did not lose weight after 15 weeks of cardio (3x's per week). In contrast, a group of women in the same study that did interval training were able to lose belly fat.

#4) Men and women have a hard time with weight loss if they don't have social support.

Advantage: Women

Most men try to do everything on their own, but weight loss is easier if you have social support. On the other hand, most women are more willing to recruit help from friends and family when on a weight loss program.

Men and women can get social support from friends at work, from their family, from people at the gym, or even in an online fat loss forum.

#5) Men and women struggle with weight loss because of poor exercise choices.

Advantage: Tie.

Most guys and gals just show up at the gym without a plan - or they just go for a jog and do some crunches. But without a professional plan, both men and women will not lose weight, but only waste time.

To lose the most amount of fat in the least amount of time, both men and women should follow a program containing the following three essential elements...

A) A reduced-calorie diet of whole, natural foods.

No one needs an extreme eating plan. Just focus on eating 10-20% fewer calories than you need, focusing on vegetables, fruits, nuts, and sources of protein and healthy fats. Stay away from anything in a bag or a box.

B) Resistance training (Strength training)

Resistance training, using dumbells, bodyweight exercises, or barbells help men and women burn fat and build muscle.

C) Interval training

Short bursts of exercise, as done in interval training, work better than slow, boring cardio, and get results in half the time.

In a recent transformation contest, both men and women using a fat loss program of resistance training and interval training were able to lose up to 33 pounds of fat in only 12 weeks.

The Transformation Contest winner was a female, while second place went to a man who lost 33 pounds in only 12 weeks - this proves that both men and women can burn belly fat with resistance training and interval training for fat loss.

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Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and fat loss expert who writes for Men's Health and Oxygen magazines.

posted by tips-for-losing-weight36843  # 9:48 PM 0 comments

When a person wishes to engage in a diet, they will be restricting what they eat or drink with the goal to either become healthier or lose weight.

Healthy dieting practices can improve the overall health of a dieter, as well as prevent complications such as diabetes and heart disease. However, when this process of dieting is not properly done, the individual may fall victim to some of the negative effects of dieting, such as a weakened immune system.

This negative effect of dieting can hinder the bodys ability to cope with the changes caused by dieting and adapting new behaviors.

In order to understand some of the negative effects of dieting, you will have to understand some of the variables that are encountered within the body that makes the difference in your dieting failure or success.

Calories

Calories are needed to provide energy and aid in the maintenance of proper bodily functions. If you consume too many calories during a diet, you will not only increase your body fat content, but you will notice a difference on the scale. Eating not enough calories causes your body to suffer for this deficit.

Carbohydrates

The negative effects of dieting when it comes to the consumption of carbohydrates can be seen when a dieter does not know how to distinguish between what is considered a good carb, as opposed to a bad carb.

Carbohydrates are a major source of energy for the human body. Bad carbs are found in foods filled with sugar, such as soft drinks and sweets.

To avoid the negative effects of dieting, you should choose carbohydrates that are readily available in whole grain cereals, rice and corn.

Fiber

Negative effects of dieting occur when a dieter does not get enough fiber into their system. Fiber can be found in grain products, nuts, as well as numerous beans like pinto and kidney.

Soluble fiber positively affects a dieters health because it can lower cholesterol levels. Insoluble fiber combats constipation and hemorrhoids.

Protein

If a dieter does not consume enough foods containing protein, then they will experience a few negative effects of dieting.

It is suggested that 10% to 20% of the calories consumed each day should contain protein. Proteins are used to create red blood cells, as well as regulate enzymes and hormones. Protein can be found in meat, milk, cheese and eggs. A dieter will be at a loss when avoiding such foods.

When a person begins a diet, one of the main goals they are trying to achieve is to lose weight to enhance or improve their appearance.

Unhealthy and Dangerous Weight Loss

One of the negative effects of dieting occurs when a dieter goes overboard and their attempt to lose weight becomes drastically unhealthy and dangerous. This may lead to life threatening conditions, such as bulimia nervosa, anorexia, as well as binge eating.

Bulimia is a negative effect of dieting because a dieter turns to reoccurring cycles of binge eating and purging which is not good for the body. Bulimics will often vomit, abuse laxatives and diuretics to achieve a certain look. Many bulimics often suffer from depression.

Anorexia is when a dieter struggles with the intense fear of becoming overweight.

One of the negative effects of dieting in this way is that these individuals attempt to maintain an emaciated body weight. This can lead to a host of problems that attack the body due to this style of dieting.

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posted by tips-for-losing-weight36843  # 9:43 PM 0 comments

Losing weight is probably one of the hardest tasks a person can face, but it doesn't have to be. It is a simple formula of eating healthy, getting some exercise, and drinking plenty of water. That's it!

I know, I can hear all the moaning from here, but that really is the formula for losing weight. By the way, I am not some skinny person who found this information in some book, and decided to pass it on.

I struggled with a weight problem my whole life, and one day while looking in the mirror after a shower, I joined a weight loss clinic. All they did was give me some photo copied menu's to follow, told me to exercise, drink water, gave me a dietary supplement, and had me come in every week to get weighed. No it wasn't weight watchers.

I was upset to say the least when I left their office because I paid a fairly large sum of money (up front), and this was it. Where are the specialist, the doctors?

When I got home I read their menus. They wanted me to eat chicken, CHICKEN, I don't eat chicken, I eat pizza. They wanted me to drink water. WATER, I don't drink water, I drink soda. This is not good!

But then reality set in, and I realized that eating pizza and drinking soda is what got me where I was, and it wasn't a good place, so I knew I had to do it. The foods were basically what we should all be eating anyway. Lean meat, poultry, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.

The enemies are flour, sugar, and salt. If you can keep most of your meals to the foods above, and stay away from the enemies, you have a very good beginning for losing weight. A good idea is to buy a cookbook that has recipes for losing weight and eating healthy. Try to stay away from store bought foods that are already prepared. They are usually not a good choice.

If you need to buy store bought, learn to check ingredient labels, because they can be very deceiving. See how many serving they say are in the package. That's a favorite trick of food packagers, to say there are 4 or 5 servings in a package, that anyone can see is for one or two people.

Now when you read the label, and it says 25 grams of carbs, you say, gee, that's not too bad. But that's 25 grams per serving, and your package has 5 servings. Ut O. That's how they get you.

The bottom line is if you make a commitment to follow this weight loss plan, it will work! Just slowly work your way into it. Don't decide to start losing weight Monday, or next Tuesday, or the first of the year, or whatever, start today. But start slowly, this is not a diet, this is a life style change. Get the word diet out of your head. You are going to lose weight by changing your eating habits forever.

To finish my story, I followed the plan that the weight loss center put me on to the letter, and started losing weight quickly. I was losing two to three pounds a week, eating three meals a day. After six months the weight loss place I was going to wanted me to renew my membership, but because of the price they charged I dropped out.

I knew the plan, and could do it on my own. The only problem was they would not give me the weight loss supplement any more, and that really slowed down my results, to about a pound or less a week.

It's hard to find a good safe supplement, and that took me some time, but I finally did and got back on track. When I started this program I was 305 pounds, and I got down to 188 pounds and still holding. Looking back, it was all worth it because I feel so much better, and I know I am much healthier.

My mother always had two sayings that I would run through my head whenever I was having a weak moment, "A minute on the lips, forever on the hips" and " Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels".

After losing over one hundred pounds, Glenn Downer started writing articles on how to lose weight, the safe and natural way, and keep it off. He has written several articles for various newsletters and websites. You can visit his web site at: http://www.losing-weight-reviews.com

posted by tips-for-losing-weight36843  # 9:34 PM 0 comments

One of the best ways to lose belly fat is through cardio workouts. Cardio can burn a lot of fat in a relatively short period of time, as long as it's done in the right way to maximize your fat burn rate. The sad thing is, that most people do cardio in a way which doesn't help them to burn the maximum amount of fat and also consumes way too much of their time.

So what is the wrong way to do cardio? Or better yet, what is the 1 cardio trick to lose belly fat fast?

The wrong way to do cardio, which is the more common form you see in gyms, is the long duration, low-medium intensity cardio workouts. You probably know what I mean: people who get up on the treadmill and simply use to it to stroll for an hour, barely picking up their feet. Others may run at a slow pace which may be great for a warm up, but it's not the best way to lose belly fat, not by a long shot.

Not that I blame those people, they've simply been filled with misinformation. They've been led to believe that they need to do long workouts in order to burn any fat at all. Of course you need to do things for a long time if you're doing it at a slow pace like a turtle. Your body barely feels any exertion.

The 1 trick to lose belly fat with cardio involves doing short duration, high intensity, interval cardio workouts. By doing such workouts you get the body to really feel the burden, work your heart through a whole range of beat rates, burn a ton of fat, and do it in less time. The downside is that you need to work hard. If you don't push yourself, you will not be able to burn enough belly fat to make it worthwhile, but if you are prepared to make the effort, you can have a massive cardio workout in 20--25 minutes flat.

So the trick to doing cardio to lose belly fat is to do it a high intensity level which means that you will only be able to keep it up for a short while, and then to lower your intensity level for a while to catch your breath, and push yourself into higher intensity again. If you do this cycle for the entire 20 minutes of workout, believe me, you'll be huffing and puffing, and sweating profusely. What's even better, is that your body will be burning calories a higher rate for a long time afterwards because you've really pushed it to the wall.

Try doing this kind of cardio. If you do just this 1 trick to lose belly fat, you will see and feel the results.

To read more about how to get flat abs, click here: Tricks To Lose Belly Fat.

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posted by tips-for-losing-weight36843  # 7:33 PM 0 comments

Lack of motivation is a major reason many people fail when it comes to losing weight. I myself know first hand. All the daily distractions in life can leave you distracted from what you truly want. This article will address 3-ways to stay motivated and give you better chances of succeeding.

Weight Loss Motivation Tip #1

The first step is convincing yourself this is something you must have. Write down the three main reason why you must lose weight. It could be anything such as health benefits, wanting more energy, wanting to increase your life span, etc. Re-sight these on a daily basis to keep you focused on why you must succeed.

It takes years to get out of shape, and even less to get in shape. The average life span for a human is around 70 years. Did you know it can take as little as 6 months to 1 year to get in shape for the average overweight person? Before you start any program, make sure you are willing to commit 6 months to 1 year at it. It will not happen overnight. Its going to take time and energy. Remember your why reasons to help keep you on track.

Weight Loss Motivation Tip #2

The next step is finding a program that works to follow. You should not just buy the first fad diets or exercising gimmick you see on the television. Most people know a handful of people who have tried some form of diet or exercise program that worked. Go to these people and find out exactly what they did. If you do not know anyone, you can find many forums and review sites on the Internet of real user that explain exactly what they have done. Visit some of these websites to for ideas.

Weight Loss Motivation Tip #3

The final step is having someone to motivate and consistently push you to keep going. This could be a spouse, friend, partner, or even someone on an Internet message board. You do not have to go it alone in fact, having someone to keep you motivated will increase your chances of success.

Everybody wants to get in shape and life healthy. In my opinion, everyone can. Using these weight loss motivation tips can drastically help increase your chances of weight loss success. Remember to identify your why reason, stick to a program that works, and find someone to keep you motivated.

This article is written by M. Martin. Find more tips, articles, and reviews for the top diet and exercise programs at Lose Pounds Fast a blog operated by M. Martin.

M. Martin lost 60 pounds following Fat Loss 4 Idiots diet program. A full review for this program can be found at Lose Pounds Fast

posted by tips-for-losing-weight36843  # 7:24 PM 0 comments

Make sure that you warm up before you start doing anything. I've been subject to severe injuries all other the years, and now I make sure that I don't repeat the same mistakes.

A good way to warm up is to focus on the area you are going to train. As an example, if you are going to do strength training for your legs, you can just warm up your legs and forget about your arms and other non related parts of your body.

It is also good to alternate upper and lower body workouts because while the upper body needs some time to rest, you can still work the lower body.

Occasionally, I will change my workout completely to work the whole body in one session. Remember when I said that I hate to be bored?

Another powerful thing I do is training my abs whenever I do an exercise. I am not talking about specific abs exercises here, but all of them.

Let's say that you are doing some push ups. To work your abs at the same time, you need to increase the tension on your abs (like if you were going to receive a punch in the stomach). Doing this will ensure that you get 6 pack abs faster than others who don't know this powerful secret.

Your abs are the center of your body and you should always train them while you are doing any workout.

It's important to put this in your mind. To get strong abs, you need to focus on them.

Something I started to do after I started working with my students is planning my strength training workouts. Don't forget that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.

It's really easy to do, all you need is a pen and a piece of paper, and prepare the lessons before you start.

You can even have a monthly plan once you have more experience.

And remember, you don't need to spend hours in the gym. Bodyweight training is one of the best form of exercises to lose weight and build muscle You should be done in less than one hour.

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posted by tips-for-losing-weight36843  # 6:33 PM 0 comments

Here's why you don't need machines. They are expensive, take up a lot of space, and are no better than the cheap ol' bodyweight you are carrying around. Just use your bodyweight for fat loss and cardio exercise. You'll get more fat loss results in less time and with less cost.

Let's talk about bodyweight exercise alternatives--can people really
get a good fat burning workout just using their bodyweight and a
set of dumbbells?

The answer is yes.

They don't need fancy machines or expensive gym memberships?

No.

There's nothing magical about machines. And to be honest with you,
machines are only designed for the "average sized" person. So if
you are short or tall, you are really out of luck.

If you train at home, or on the road while traveling for business,
you're not going to have access to fancy equipment. You might have
to "get by" with only dumbbells and your bodyweight.

But since you only have a short amount of time to workout, say 3
sessions of 45 minutes per workout per week, it is a big help if we
can pair dumbbell and bodyweight exercises together in our
workouts.

(Hey, I've tried training a client on a Bowflex...and we spent more
time trying to set-up the machine for different exercises than he
did using it. Eventually we got him to get a set of powerblocks to
avoid the hassle.)

On the other hand, there are dozens of bodyweight exercises we can
use for bodysculpting for the lower body, abs, and upper body that
require no set-up at all.

Some of my favorite bodyweight exercises are...

a) Spiderman Pushups

b) Any single leg exercise (from single-leg squats, to split
squats, to the many types of step-ups I use, to all the lunges you
can think of)

c) Total body ab exercises (I try to avoid crunching motions -
bodyweight crunches are limited in effectiveness, so I prefer to
use total body ab exercises like mountain climbers)

d) Close-grip Pushups (these work arms better than any
triceps kickback ever will)

e) Single-leg Squats & lying 1-leg hip extensions for legs

f) Chin-ups for arms (and there's even a really cool way for men
and women to do assisted chin-ups if they are just starting out on
this exercise, and I'm not talking about those expensive, gigantic
assisted pull-up machines)

One of the best uses of bodyweight exercises are in fat burning
bodyweight circuits. These circuits are a great replacement for
regular cardio and even for intervals.

Take 3 upper body bodyweight exercises and alternate them with 3
lower body bodyweight exercises. Rest 1 minute and repeat 3-5 times
for a 20 minute bodyweight workout. Bodyweight exercises are great
for all us desk jockeys, because it improves our mobility and
reduces upper body tension.

Bodyweight training gives you fast fat loss, at no cost, and
without the need for a 2nd garage in your house to store all the
equipment. You can take your bodyweight workouts outside in the
summer, on the road when you travel, and even on holidays so that
you don't miss a workout.

Don't waste a single second in the gym,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

You have permission to publish this article in your web sites, ezines or electronic publication, as long as the piece is used in its entirety including the resource box, all hyperlinks (HTML clickable) and references and copyright info.

Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men's Health and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked Turbulence Training for Fat Loss have helped thousands of men and women with weight loss and fat burning in less than 45 minutes three times per week. Turbulence Training for Fat Loss workouts help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment. Craig's bodyweight workouts for fat loss help you lose fat without any equipment at all.

posted by tips-for-losing-weight36843  # 6:24 PM 0 comments

Let me premise this statement by saying that your body is an incredibly self-serving vehicle, whose goal is to sustain life. Therefore, it has no interest in burning additional calories since that would mean it must expend additional energy and then refuel to keep living.

Now let's look at the goal of running or any other type of cardiovascular endurance based method for weight loss. Whether you are pumping away on the elliptical or running outdoors, you are temporarily burning calories to create an energy deficit which in turn leads to weight loss.

The problem with this equation is that your body becomes accustomed to this type of exercise fairly quickly (within 4-6 weeks) which means you will burn fewer calories with subsequent workouts. You may notice this when you are breathing less heavy or sweating less than before.

So now in order to burn the same amount of calories (or more) you must either:

1. Gain weight (which is exactly the opposite of what you are trying to achieve)

2. Run longer (eventually you can only run so far and only have so much time to commit)

3. Increase the incline (eventually self-limiting)

Although two of those scenarios are viable options, they will inevitably become the limiting factor in your weight loss goals. Trust me, if you don't first succumb to the hours of cardio or repetitive motion injuries, you will eventually become frustrated with your plateauing weight loss attempts and just give up all together.

I don't want this to be the cycle that most people are destined to repeat. Don't let yourself fall victim to this type of weight loss futility. Begin with a few small changes to your program at a time. You can start by either adding in some interval sprint work, including at least 2 days per week of weight training, or opting for a strength and conditioning workout that both burns calories and boosts your metabolism.

The choice is yours. I just hope you make the most of your already busy schedule.

Good luck!

Author of Fatlossity - the Complete, In-Home, Step-by-Step, Weight Loss System http://www.stephencabral.com/fatlossity

Stephen Cabral is a national health & fitness correspondent with over 10 years of credentials and media appearances. He holds national and international certifications in strength & conditioning, personal training, yoga and nutrition. For more information on his Free Trim, Tone & Tighten Newsletter seen by over 100,000 readers each week go to http://www.StephenCabral.com

posted by tips-for-losing-weight36843  # 5:48 PM 0 comments

You're already trying hard to lose weight. You're exercising and eating right. You're drinking more water and less juice. So how about doing a couple extra things this year to lose a couple extra pounds? Let's take a look at a few things you could do to supplement your weight loss:

1. Eat a salad before every meal. If you eat a full salad without dressing before you order or make your main meal, you may not find yourself eating as much of the high calorie foods to get full. You may be able to cut as much as 100 to 200 calories from each meal, which could help you lose one to two pounds per week. More importantly, you'll be eating healthier.

2. Use cinnamon flavored gum as your only snack. Whenever you feel yourself getting hungry and it isn't meal time, try popping a piece of sugar free cinnamon gum in your mouth. We're not sure why, but cinnamon gum seems to provide a hunger satisfaction not received from fruit and mint flavors.

3. Take 20 to 30 minutes to relax before consuming meals. This relaxation time could be taking a walk or talking with friends. In the mornings you may want to have your devotional time before your meal. Water the plants in your house or read a newspaper. Don't watch TV, as contrary to what many think, this causes a physiological stress reaction in the body.

4. Try new types of fruits and vegetables whenever you see some you haven't eaten before. Every new healthy food that you discover a liking for is another variety of alternative low-calorie food for you to use in your weekly meal plans. Many diets feel because they lack variety of flavors, so the more healthy variety you add the less you'll crave a change in diet. You may even play in the kitchen and create two or three great new recipes out of each new food you find.

5. Almost never combine eating with other activities. The only exception are family meals when some healthy conversation at the dinner table may be of more value than weight loss. You will almost always eat more if you're entertained while you eat.

It is important to keep your family and friends close while you are working on your weight loss efforts. Keep your support system close and take time to talk with people. Isolating yourself can undermine your weight loss efforts. Reach out and don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

There is more than one effective way of dieting; the question is which diet is the right one for you? To learn more about how to choose the right weight loss diet program check out these articles about weight loss plans in particular how to get fit through sustainable, but quick weight loss programs.

posted by tips-for-losing-weight36843  # 5:38 PM 0 comments

Most of the dieters tend to go to the extremes about the new, the latest diet plan. They eat right, work out, and drink water by the gallon-for only the first week or two. Then they just stop just as quickly. A part of the problem might be that they get a little extreme about their new lifestyle, a bit too obsessive to reasonably sustain what they're doing. Here are some tips for such people about how to control extreme behavior that may end up causing them to quit dieting all together.

Are you one of those who weigh themselves over and over, and find that the number on the scale depresses them? Over-weighing can make one feel completely hopeless! Instead one should weigh herself/himself once a week. "In the closet is where the scales should always be," says a doctor who only takes her scale out on weigh-in day. Most of all, remember to only weigh first thing in the morning, and never after exercise. You can lose 2 to 3 lbs overnight and can gain up to 5 soon after exercise.

Are you one of those who cut out snacks or meals in an effort to speed up your weight loss? Under-eating can leave a person listless and slow down the metabolism. Instead, one must eat everything on ones meal plan and drink lots of water. "I grew up with coal furnaces," says a dieter. "If you don't keep them stoked, the fire burns out. It's the same with our bodies...we need to eat tiny portions all day long. If we don't, the fire that burns our calories goes out". The body goes into survival mode when you don't get some type of food. It doesn't have to be a lot. If the inner furnace thinks the fire is going out, it quits burning calories and the metabolism slows way down!

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posted by tips-for-losing-weight36843  # 4:08 PM 0 comments

Every one of us has a built in weight loss engine called metabolism. You, me, that guy sitting across from you eating that Big Mac, fries and a diet coke. The problem is that the vast majority of people do not take advantage of their bodys own ability to burn excess calories and lose weight. The simplicity of how your metabolism helps you lose and maintain a given weight is easy to see. The higher your metabolism the more calories you burn throughout the day.

But how do you tap into that fat burning engine? How do you increase your metabolism to the point that you are burning excess calories even when doing nothing?

First of all its important to understand that your body needs calories to function. It takes calories to burn calories. An interesting thing happens if you dont consume enough calories; your metabolism will slow down. It is the natural bodily response to times of famine. When your metabolism slows down your body begins to store excess calories as adipose or fat tissue. Not exactly what you want to happen when you start cutting too many calories out of your diet in an attempt to lose weight.

To increase your metabolism and lose weight you will have to do two main things:

Change your diet and
Exercise

Sounds simple, doesn't it. But in this society of instant gratification and no effort results for many people making this type of lifestyle change can be difficult.

The fact of the matter is by simply eating a more nutritious diet made up of healthy food our bodies respond with an actual metabolism increase. This is because the body's digestive processes must work much harder and burn more calories extracting that good nutrition out of naturally healthy foods. Most of the refined and processed food eaten today require very little in the way of digestive processes and are quickly and easily turned into fat.

If you add an exercise program in with eating a more healthy diet you will increase your metabolism even more. The result, you burn more calories and lose weight. An important fact to remember when it comes to exercise is be sure to incorporate some form of weight or resistance training into your exercise program. Of all the things you can do to increase your metabolism nothing burns calories like lean muscle mass.

By increasing your metabolism you turn on your body's internal calorie burning engine which in turn leads to a gradual weight loss. Treat your body well and it will reward you with the shape and figure you always wanted.

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posted by tips-for-losing-weight36843  # 3:58 PM 0 comments

So we know all about what we need to do to lose weight. How many more articles or DVDs or products are we going to see? The question is which diet is really the best for you? Which plan do you choose to stick with?

Don't just go out and try the cabbage soup or the Atkins diet! Those diets simply don't work. Everywhere you look there are some great weight-loss techniques and guides to losing weight, both in print and online with tips and methods to finally shed those excess pounds. If you really knew which plan ultimately was the best over all diet, would you really go for that one? There are always plenty of guides but the trick is to find the best ones! Many people always assume that the best way to lose weight is to diet, drastically dropping calories or change the type of food that we consume in a desperate attempt to shed the pounds. Others think that exercise is the only way to healthy lifestyle, so they exercise frantically for a few months before giving up. Can you imagine how much money Americans spend on diet pills, miracle diets, or even just exercise equipment?

These people have the desire to see immediate results, but really don't understand the way the human body works. Their attempts may result in temporary gains, but because they just don't understand, they often end up worse off than before.

Diets are a temporary solution to a long-term problem. Let's say someone, after a lifetime of eating poorly, takes up a diet. It's a rough diet, since the calories have to be cut sharply, but it's worth it, don't you agree? The diet turns out to be fantastically efficient (which doesn't really happen), and that person loses tons of weight. Then they simply go back to their old eating habits, since they're 'in good shape'. But within just a few months, their weight starts ballooning upwards again!

Others try to exercise every day either taking up sports they don't care for or running or joining an exercise class that they'll eventually skip. These people are somewhat better off than the dieters, as exercise is a good start. But what they don't realize is that exercise should be enjoyable - not so painful that it now is not fun or very uncomfortable. Break out of the cycle of diets and discomfort. You'll never have to go on another diet! Instead, you'll learn how to eat good food and lose weight - you'll be feeling great, and looking good. By establishing good health habits, losing weight will be like breathing. You won't even know it's happening!

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posted by tips-for-losing-weight36843  # 3:08 PM 0 comments

Many people don't want to spend long periods of time on weight loss, so they are always on the lookout for fast safe weight loss methods. Losing weight fast has its own advantages, but it also requires caution. Not all methods that promise fast safe weight loss are really helpful; some fast safe weight loss methods are really hazardous for the body. However, losing weight fast is good because it gives you that confidence and motivation of losing weight for good. In this article, we will discuss some natural ways to fast safe weight loss.

If you really want to lose weight fast, there are only two things you need to do: alter your diet and start exercise programs. These are natural remedies and won't cost you anything but they are highly effective methods used by people for fast safe weight loss.

Have your breakfast in the morning, and don't eat a large meal at dinner time. Instead, eat smaller meals throughout the day. Spread your small meals throughout the day with a gap of two or three hours between each meal. This will help increase your metabolism. However it is advisable not to make the gaps between each meal too long, because even a five-six hour gap between two meals can decrease your metabolism. Not only do you need to break your large meals into smaller meals, you also need to alter your diet and eat only those foods which will help increase your metabolism. Try to include more protein, whole grains, beans, vegetables and fruits in your diet.

Try not to get tempted to eat junk and fast food, as they are known to increase a person's weight by leaps and bounds. You should only eat food that is low on calorie, like vegetables and fruits. Buy a lot of fruits and vegetables and stock them at your home, so that you don't feel tempted to eat fast food whenever you feel hungry. You can do even better by planning your diet for a whole week and choosing to eat only low-fat products that will help you towards fast safe weight loss. If you have a habit of gorging on junk food when at office, then take fruits with you to the office and eat them at the lunch time.

Another method to achieve fast safe weight loss is to include more exercise and workout programs in your daily routine. You also need to change certain habits. If you have been driving to office, try to walk the distance. Also take short morning walks. Try not to use the elevator; instead take the stairs. You can also include a dose of strength training in your exercise program. Strength training will help you build muscles. Do you know what is the connection between building muscles and losing weight? Studies show that each pound of muscle that you gain will help you burn an extra 35 to 50 calories per day. If you can afford to do long term strength training, it will increase your metabolism by as much as 15 percent. In my opinion there is no other alternative to fast safe weight loss than doing strength training and exercises.

Above I have given you a few tips that will help you lose weight fast. How much weight you will be able to lose depends entirely up to you. If you work hard, you can lose as much as two pounds of weight each week. AS I said above, strength training is one the best ways to lose weight fast. There are a lot of different strength training workout programs that are proven to help you lose fat while building your muscles at the same time. If you want to know more about such fast safe weight loss workout programs then simply click the link in my resource box below.

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posted by tips-for-losing-weight36843  # 2:57 PM 0 comments

In this article we are going to take a really quick look at raw diet weight loss, and what you need to know if you are planning on incorporating this approach into your weight loss ambitions. Some people may disagree with some of the perspectives highlighted below, but in my experience, (including a fair amount of personal history of juice fasting) the following observations have been truths for me, and those of my peer group.

1) A raw diet is very difficult to do long term. Simply stated, as appealing as some of the basic tenants of a raw diet are, I have found my ability to stick with it for any length of time discouraging. I have actually found a prolonged juice fast much easier to accommodate into my lifestyle, for reasons to plentiful to cover at length here, than finding creative combinations of foods (dining both IN and out of the house) to really make it work.

2) Do not try a raw diet by yourself, as a weight loss technique. Again, I know some people will disagree, but I have yet to meet ONE person, who by themselves has been able to lose weight on a raw food diet. Again, in our approach, and as is borne out by lots of statistical proof, people lose weight best in groups. If you have a "buddy" or a group to which you are accountable for your foods, you simply WILL do better. Are there exceptions? Absolutely. But success DOES leave clues, and I do want to see you succeed. So unless you are going to be going "raw" with a few friends, and your primary goal is weight loss, I would simply pick a better path.

3) The good news for raw foodies is this: If you live in a major, metropolitan area, there are increasing amounts of raw food restaurants popping up throughout the urban landscape. New York City has some phenomenally popular raw food restaurants for those eating raw, Vegans and meat eaters alike...Other major cities like San Francisco, Philadelphia and much more have an increasingly great selection to choose from, where only a decade ago you might be hard-pressed to find one!

I have some friends who are raw food devotees who will insist that I am wrong with much of the above. Of course you have to make your own choices, but....trust me when I tell you, if you want to look great on the beach by summer, pick one of our other recommended diets to get there, and you will - I promise!

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posted by tips-for-losing-weight36843  # 1:54 PM 0 comments

Have you ever considered following a weight loss process, if you have then chances are that most people tell you about how simple, easy, and utterly accessible it is; however you will hardly hear about the negative consequences that it may provoke in your physical and mental self, which is why this article is meant to be a source of information for all of those people who are not quite sure of their decision yet, and have to learn about the various weight loss consequences that they can expect.

First of all let me tell you that weight loss is truly simple, it is just a matter of willpower and dedication, that is it. Just lay back on the amount of calories you take, practice some exercise, and dedicate yourself to your body a little more than you used to. However the weight loss consequences for following these advices are not always so easy to handle, they mean cutting off your favorite drinks, meals and deserts. It also means that you will have less time to do the things that you enjoy the most, and here is exactly where these weight loss consequences come into play.

You will probably feel depressed for a while when following a weight loss method, especially if you do not start seeing results fast. What happens is that you start thinking if all that sacrifice is really worth it, seeing that you have only lost a few pounds, what's the point of all these weight loss efforts anyway? But you need to be consistent, if you drop your efforts by the moment you start thinking about that, then you will lose all progress, which means that your weight loss motivation will be as good as gone.

Weight loss consequences are not physical at all; some people suffer from different minor problems at first, but only those who follow a starving diet or an overwhelming weight loss exercise routine. If you take your time and pace yourself, there is no possible danger that you may suffer, but the weight loss consequences may present themselves in the form of mental problems.

In order to avoid these weight loss consequences, just remember that you are following the process in order to become a healthier person, remember the very reasons why you decided to follow the methods in the first place, and have a lot of faith in the upcoming results, I can guarantee that they will be worth your time.

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posted by tips-for-losing-weight36843  # 1:40 PM 0 comments

After experiencing the Induction and OWL phases of the Atkins diet, your next step is to enter the pre-maintenance phase. This phase will set you up for a lifetime of healthy and balanced eating and living. You should begin this phase as you come within 5 to 10 pounds of your target weight goal. Your weight loss will be slowed down even further but it is for a purpose. You want to learn the practices and habits that will determine your long-term success.

In the OWL phase, you will be adding carbohydrate grams to your daily count in the increment of 5 grams per week. During pre-maintenance you will increase that to 10 grams per week. As long as you are continuing to shed weight (no matter how slowly it is coming off) you will continue to add grams. Ideally, toward the end of the pre-maintenance phase you will be losing less than one pound per week.

According to the Atkins book, you should continue this phase until you get to your goal weight and can maintain it for a month. This process may take anywhere from 1 to 3 months. Your goal is to reach a state called "carbohydrate equilibrium." This is your ideal carbohydrate intake and it will cause you to maintain your weight perfectly.

During pre-maintenance you'll get to try a wider variety of foods. Make sure to introduce new foods slowly and increase your carbohydrate intake at a measured pace. Don't add 20 or 30 carb grams a week. Measuring out the increases in increments of 10 will give you a better idea of your personal carbohydrate count. Knowing this number will help set you up for long term weight management.

Make sure to check with a carbohydrate counter resource book or a trusted website before you add a new food to your diet. Some examples of 10 carbohydrate gram foods include 1/3 of a cup of legumes, an apple, cup of potatoes and cup of plain oatmeal. These foods can be included on a daily basis, and then increased the next week.

Pre-maintenance is not a perfect process. It takes a delicate balance of carbohydrate counting and exercise to slow weight loss yet still move it forward. You'll need to pay even closer attention than you have before to make sure that your carb gram increase is not resulting in an increase in weight. There is a fine line between gaining, maintaining and losing, and during pre-maintenance you are trying to find out just exactly where that line is.

If you aren't able to add carbohydrates without stalling your weight loss, you may have a high metabolic resistance. You will benefit from increasing your exercise regimen to get your metabolism burning at a higher level. For you, the pre-maintenance phase will resemble OWL more closely.

Some people do a variation on pre-maintenance that allows them to have a treat once a week. Instead of adding 10 grams per day, they allow themselves a 20 to 30-carbohydrate gram treat a few times a week. Examples of the treat could be a piece of a fruit or a serving of sweet potatoes. A glass of white wine or beer also qualifies for this treat. This is a fun way to reward yourself and still be on the plan.

Yet another way to do pre-maintenance is to average out your carbohydrate intake for the week. Since life is sometimes unpredictable, it can be helpful to have a bit of flexibility in your eating plan. For example, if your current carbohydrate level is at 70 grams, you can limit yourself to 50 grams one day. Then the next day, you can splurge a bit on a meal and have 90 grams for that day. However, only follow this method if it doesn't create carbohydrate cravings. Sometimes excess carb grams on one day can make you crave them even more the next day.

The pre-maintenance phase will give you the tools for long-term success. By learning to slowly increase your carbohydrate grams, you'll have a better hold on the amount of carbohydrates that is right for you.

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posted by tips-for-losing-weight36843  # 12:39 PM 0 comments

To lose fat, one must think. One must exercise their brain, to change their body and reach their weight loss goals.

Everytime I workout, I see the same people doing the exact same exercise routine in the gym. They go through the same machines in the same order using the same weight each day. Then they go to the same piece of cardio equipment and use the same level as yesterday and go at that same slow pace as always.

And do you know what I see the next day?

The same old physique on that same person. No change. Next week? No change. Same workout, same body.

Because they aren't thinking. And no one is thinking for them. They don't have a good trainer, a good program, or a good idea about what they should be doing in the gym.

And you see the same thing on the street. You see the same people running the same slow route around the neighborhood, getting the same (read: zero) results from their "same old-same old" jogging routine.

I've always believed that beginners to fitness take up jogging because its easy. And I don't mean easy on the body, because we know it takes some effort.

I mean that jogging is easy on the mind. Runners don't have to think. They don't have to plan a program. They don't have to pick the best, efficient strength training exercises and then put them in the proper order in an effective routine. Instead, all they have to do is put one foot in front of the other.

But, and there is always a but, isn't there? That easy, no-thinking approach is not going to get them very far. After ten days, there probably won't be much change in their body.

And the same goes for those high-rep, low weight, machine circuit programs. No thinking required, no results guaranteed.

However, if they had exercised their brain and designed a strength and interval workout, they would have seen some startling changes in 14 days, or 10 days, or even 7 days. (Heck, I've had guys swear that they noticed changes in their bodies after only 2 days).

Because you see, planning a workout takes effort. And going through an effective workout of efficient strength exercises and interval training takes even more effort.

But you get out what you put in. That saying goes for just about anything in life, especially for workouts.

So the choice is up to the exercisers in the gym I guess. If they stay in their comfort zone, it will be easier on their body and their mind in the short-term. But over the long-term, they'll probably drop out of the fitness scene as they find they never get the results they want.

Or they can put in the short-term effort, researching the best program for their goals. And with this approach, you get the long-term payoff of success.

Look into strength and interval training and see what the extra mental effort can do for you.

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posted by tips-for-losing-weight36843  # 12:26 PM 0 comments

Introduction

Alkaline Diet, also known as Alkaline Acid Diet, is a diet based on consumption of food such as fruits, vegetables, roots, nuts, and legumes but avoid dairy, meat, grains and salts. Recently, this diet has gained popularity among diet and nutrition specialists and authors. It is still in debate on the efficiency of alkaline diet because there is no concrete evidence that alkaline diet can reduce certain diseases.

As aforementioned, fruits, vegetables, roots, nuts, and legumes are part of alkaline diet. This is because these food released alkaline after being digested, absorbed, and metabolised. On the other hand, dairy, meat, grains and salts produce acid after the processes. Food is categorized as acid-producing or alkaline-producing based on their pH (power of Hydrogen) values, where pH 0 - 6 is acidic, pH 8 - 14 is alkaline and pH 7 is neutral (water). Hence, alkaline diet refers to the diet of having more of alkaline-producing food.

Alkaline Diet

Our blood has a pH between 7.35 and 7.45, which is slightly alkaline. Alkaline diet is based on this pH level of our blood and any diet that is high in acid-producing food will disorganise the balance. When the body tries to revitalize the equilibrium of pH in the blood, the acidity of the food will contribute to the loss of vital minerals such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, and sodium. The imbalance will make people susceptible to illness.

Unfortunately, Western diets are more acid-producing and they consume little fresh fruits and vegetables. Due to the advent of alkaline diet, the standard of Western diet has changed considerably.

Some diet and nutrition practitioners believe that acid-producing diet may cause some chronic illness and following symptoms such as:

~ headache

~ lethargic

~ frequent flu and cold, and excess mucous production

~ anxiety, nervousness

~ polycystic ovaries, ovarian cysts, benign breast cysts

Although some believe the above conditions are the result of acid-producing diet, and consumption of fruits and vegetables is beneficial to health, some doctors think that acid-producing diet does not cause chronic disease. Other than that, there are proofs shown that alkaline diets helps to prevent the formation of calcium kidney stones, osteoporosis, and age-related muscle wasting.

Balance diet

Although alkaline diet is preferred, it is not recommended to have extreme diet (eat all alkaline-producing food). It is healthier to strive for a balanced middle ground of both types of food. Just remember to take note of the pointers above and consult a practitioner/doctor before you want try a new diet.

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posted by tips-for-losing-weight36843  # 11:40 AM 0 comments

If you're reading this, you probably either want to know what you'll have to do for the air force physical fitness test and/or how to train for it.

This article will cover both.

What Is Involved In The Air Force Physical Fitness Test?

You'll be doing exercises in the following 4 areas: aerobic (running), body-composition, push-ups, and crunches.

Now, you'll be rated on a scale of 1-100, but the trick comes with the age groups. You see, with different age groups comes different demands.

Just to state the obvious, the older you are the less you'll be required to do.

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3 Steps To Training For The Air Force Physical Fitness Test

1) The first thing you'll want to do is write down the top grade you can get for each category. For example, 60 pushups would be a perfect 10 for a 20-25 year old.

After you do this, add a few reps and shoot for that. I would personally shoot for 70-75 just to be safe (and maybe impress your future officers).

2) Since you're going to be training to failure during your air force physical fitness test most likely, I would suggest training to failure while you are preparing for the test. However, this is taxing on your body so do not do it everyday. You can try it every other day or ever 2 days, depending on certain factors such as how much you eat, your genetics, etc.

3) The third thing you'll want to do to pass your air force physical fitness test with ease is to start learning how to visualize. It's going to help you tremendously through the grueling workouts the air force will put you through, and it's going to help you reach your goals faster.

The requirements for the air force physical fitness test aren't too hard, but if you're out of shape now they will prove to be a challenge.

Using these 3 techniques, and making sure you prepare in advance, the air force physical fitness test should be a walk in the park for you.

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posted by tips-for-losing-weight36843  # 11:29 AM 0 comments