What You Need To Do To Set Up A Fitness Program

By starting a fitness program this is one of the best things you can do for your health. As long as you have approval from your doctor to exercise. Not only can physical exercise reduce the risk of chronic disease (heart etc.,) it can also improve your balance and co-ordination as well. Plus the added benefits also included are that it will help you to lose weight, you may find that you are sleeping better and your self-esteem improves. But what is even better is that you can commence a fitness program just by following the information below.

1. Assessing your Fitness Level

Although you may have some idea of just how fit you are it is important that you both assess and record some baseline fitness scores. These can then be used as a benchmark against which you can measure your progress over the coming months. In order to assess your aerobic and muscular fitness along with flexibility and body composition you should consider recording the following.

a. Your pulse rate before you go for a 1 mile walk and your pulse rate at the end of the walk.
b. Time how long it takes you to walk that 1 mile.
c. Count how many push ups that you are able to do at any one time.
d. Just how far forward can you reach whilst sat on the floor with your legs out in front of you.
e. Measure the circumference of your waist (at navel level).
f. What is your body mass index

2. Design your Fitness Program

It is very easy for many people to say that they will exercise every day. But in order to do this they will need a plan. However, it is important to remember that where one plan may good for one person it is not good for another (we are all different). Therefore when designing and fitness program for yourself you should remember the following points.

a. What are your goals? Do you want to use your fitness program to lose weight or do you have some other reason for starting one. Say for example you are taking part in a 5km race. By setting yourself clear goals you will be able to chart your progress more easily. b. Consider what exercises you like or dislike. Choose those activities which you will enjoy because if you have fun doing the exercises then you are more likely to keep doing them. c. Plan your progression logically. When first starting to exercise then begin cautiously and progress slowly. Also should you suffer from any injury or medical condition consult your doctor first. The reason for this is that they may be able to design a fitness program that will gradually improve not only your range of motion, but your strength and endurance as well.

Hopefully some of the hints and tips provided above will help you to design a fitness program that will help you to achieve your goals in the future.

Besides being a naturopathic physican, Dr. Kang-pang Chan is a personal trainer certified by the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA).

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Dieting 101 - Being Flexibile is Key

Lose the Rules: You Must be Flexible

Why is it that when you decide to get in better shape or lose a few pounds, life suddenly throws you a curve? Fact is there are constantly invitations to over indulge so you must decide in advance how you want to handle them.

1. Make a Plan
2. Implement Your Plan
3. Review Your Plan and Adjust if Necessary
4. Rinse, Repeat

Have a Planning Session First

You've decided to get back in shape; now you must have a planning session with yourself about what might change, how you might go about following through, and most importantly whether you believe you can and will follow through (are you serious or are you kidding yourself?).

To get a good plan, write it out. Include when, where, what time of day. Imagine yourself following through and see whether there are any obstacles? Will you get up earlier or sleep in? Will your partner complain you're never home? Will work interfere? Think it through. When you spot a potential obstacle you can find a way over, under or around it, or you can change your plan. Once you have a plan, implement it for one week, then at the end of the week, look back and decide whether you should alter your plan or follow through with it for another week. This way you are able to modify your plan as needed, but still have a plan.

Here's a Sample Plan: Watch What Happened:

My plan is a regular workout schedule (four days a week at home or at the gym), drinking less alcohol (special occasions and weekends instead of every night), and tightening up "weekend eating" from the current Thursday evening through Sunday to only Saturday and Sunday.

Reflection: What would this accomplish? I'd be eating a bit less (reining in the indulgence from three days a week to two), and exercising consistently (consistency is key), and drinking less alcohol saves a lot of calories (plus alcohol can cause more poor decisions, especially if inebriated).

Make your plan, then follow through and track what happens.

Here's how this plan worked in a typical first week:

Monday: All is well, worked out and ate as planned. Good day.

Tuesday: Worked out and ate as planned. Good day. So far this is easy.

Tuesday evening sister invites me over Thursday evening for home party, "I'll have something there to eat," she adds. I'm about to say, "That's okay, I won't want anything anyway," but thought better of it. (Telling someone you don't want what they're serving because you're trying to get healthy is a surefire way to be attacked with a full-frontal assault on why that is ridiculous and, "Just this once won't hurt." Who needs that? Stay quiet instead).

Wednesday: Ate fine and worked out according to plan. Very good, hump day and all. (Notice it has all been pretty easy up until now.

First obstacle: Wednesday evening another sister calls saying Friday night we're celebrating family birthdays at a Thai restaurant. I'm to bring blackberry cheesecake, mom is bringing blackberry pie.

Taking stock of the rest of this week and it's not pretty: Thursday evening workout won't happen because I need to be baking and said I'd go to my sister's (evening workouts are often waylaid); Friday evening eating is dicey due to birthday dinner at restaurant. To top it off Easter is Sunday so most of Saturday I'll be shopping and baking. I already decided to make a cake and scalloped potatoes. This is turning out to be a lousy week for my new getting in shape plan.

But, all is not lost. This is a typical week in a typical life. You must be flexible if you expect to lose weight and keep it off. You're always going to be confronted with the unexpected occasions, birthdays, parties, special events where they'll have all the yummy goodies you just can't resist. Keep reading to see what a successful dieter does next.

Thursday, ate well. Had dinner already so didn't snack at sister's Thursday event (she had chips and a vegi tray and I wasn't hungry so easy to pass up). Too busy with baking to exercise (I anticipated this so I'm not upset). Evening workouts are so often missed I'm already working on a new plan to fit in earlier workouts.

Friday: Ate great, dinner was wonderful. Had a "splurge" glass of wine with dinner at the restaurant (tasted pretty darn good too, but didn't leave me wanting another). Ate plenty but not over-stuffed; knowing we had desserts coming. Enjoyed a full piece of blackberry pie and some cheesecake and it was great. I'm fine and right on target.

Saturday: Ate well, did my exercise as planned. Shopped for groceries for Easter dinner and suddenly decided to make homemade peanut butter cup easter eggs; how's that for a healthy eating plan? Now I'm a candy maker! I enjoy candy, so sue me.

Easter Sunday: Big family dinner, potluck style. Nothing is better than good homemade food, especially when you're learning to eat better and make better choices. I ate what I wanted and felt great, satisfied, content. Did not overstuff, didn't feel the need to. You can take a bit small amount, eat it slowly, taste it, check out the texture, and really make an effort to enjoy the buffet style dinner. There's no need to stuff yourself. It's not the last time I'll ever eat. Easter eggs turned out great. I left plenty behind and took the rest to my office on Monday. I didn't actually eat but one of the homemade candies; they were good, but I didn't feel the need to eat more.

I love to bake for special events as I get to eat the goodies, but I ditch the leftovers. A piece or two of cake every so often is not a problem, but half a cake on the counter, or sweets and desserts every day for a week is a recipe for the beginning of poor eating habits.

Sunday evening (remember I had the big Easter dinner earlier) I started feeling somewhat hungry, but it was late, so I ate the leftover desserts I'd brought home for my dinner. This time it was "eat dessert first," as grandpa used to say. You make a choice, sometimes you'll overeat, and sometimes you won't and it's okay. The trick whether losing weight or maintaining weight loss is to change the equation from usually overeating and indulging and watching what I eat once in awhile, to eating well most of the time and indulging once in awhile.

Sunday Evening Reflection: Look Back at Week 1:

Lots of sweets, plenty to eat. I stuck to my overall plan for the week. I drank far less (from a couple glasses of wine a night down to just a couple for the entire week). I ate plenty of the good foods I wanted, but didn't feel the need to stuff myself, nor did I ever feel deprived. I didn't have the, "I better eat now because I'm starting a diet on Monday" mentality. Every meal stands alone, so if you overeat at lunch that doesn't mean the rest of the day is blown (why pre-blow it?).

Overall I exercised and ate according to plan Monday through Thursday then lots of unexpected events started to occur that could have been big roadblocks but weren't.

Week in Review: Did it Work? Does it Need to be Modified?

Was this week a success? You bet. Despite eating dinner out on Friday, having two desserts, and enjoying a potlock Easter dinner on Sunday. It's not any of these things individually but having them every day, or never exercising regularly. You don't have to be a fanatic, but with consistent effort and a good plan, you can and will win your weight loss race.

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Fitness Habits and Losing Weight

These days just about everyone you meet is looking to lose a few pounds. In fact, obesity is the number one health problem facing the developed world today. Fitness habits and losing weight go hand in hand in resolving this issue.

Some may think that the answer is pretty straightforward. The basic theory is that in order to lose weight a person must take in fewer calories than are burned for the same 24 hour period. However, calorie reduction which happens too quickly will cause the body to think it is starving and thus it begins to store fat so that it can be used later by the body as a food supply.

That means that in order to be successful in reducing calories it will need to be done slowly while increasing the level of fitness. Physical activity is an important part of the formula to lose weight.

There are simple things that a person can do to increase their fitness level. Too often its assumed a gym membership is a requirement and although that might be nice, for some people not being able to afford a gym membership is not a valid excuse for not getting fit.

Walking is not only cheap it is the best activity for both burning calories and keeping your heart healthy which is also very important. When a person is extremely out of shape, first consult with your doctor and once the go ahead is given, start slow for example go for a walk around the block.

Increase the speed of the walk or the duration of the walk as fitness improves and then incorporate some hills. If jogging is preferred it can also be incorporated into the workout.

Another option is to purchase fitness equipment for the home. This equipment can include rowing machines, treadmills, stationary bikes, and ski machines.

A treadmill takes up space but overall it is a great choice but they arent cheap. Stay away from bells and whistles and finding an affordable treadmill will not be a problem.

Stationary bikes have been around for a long time and they are also a good choice. They take up very little room, are low impact, and a great place to start getting into shape.

Rowing machines will give a total body work out and they have minimal impact on the joints which is beneficial for anyone with joint problems. However it can take a little bit of practice getting used to.

Ski machines are also a good choice for a full body workout however they do take up a fair bit of space. If space is no problem, they are an excellent choice but do start slow as injuries can occur.

Now that exercise equipment options have been covered, food now needs to be addressed. Start by doing a calorie calculation to determine the current calorie intake then reduce this by 250 to 500 calories a day. Do not reduce calorie intake by more than 500 calories or the body will go into starvation mode. To lose weight a man should be taking in on average no more than 2000 calories and a woman on average no more than 1500 calories. Of course if the daily activity level is really high then calorie intake will need to increase as well.

Fitness habits and losing weight go hand in hand because you cannot have one without the other. Combining calorie reduction with increased physical activity is the start to successful weight loss.

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Fast Weight Loss

Diet pills, diet patches, prepared meals. There seems to be millions of ways to help with fast weight loss these days that it seems strange that we are experiencing record obesity rates around the world does it not?

It seems more about the industries ability to push our "lose weight fast" buttons than it does to actually help anyone with weight loss.

We all know the real key is to learn how to eat and teach ourselves how to do it without being hungry all the time. If we can manage to find the way to drop the pounds without being hungry then we probably have a plan we can stick with and keep that extra weight off for good.

Is there really a quick diet fix? I think that is a matter of what we are willing to do to make it happen.

Finding the right plan and sticking to it is the key and being able to see results fast and steady is all the motivation most people need. Well that and not having to take out a second mortgage to pay for a diet plan. The prepared meal plans have been billed as some of the best but let's be honest that the food does not really taste that good and it is way over priced for what we are getting. Besides that most of us are capable of making our meals if we just knew exactly what it was we were supposed to prepare.

The best fast weight loss I have ever experienced was being able to be flexible with the meals I choose and not having to starve myself or fight urges when I am feeling hungry. I have learned that food is not my enemy when I understand how it reacts within my body and it has been the key for keeping the weight off.

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5 Easy Ways To Exercise That Will Help You Lose Weight Fast

Quite often when people are looking to lose weight fast, all they really think about doing is going on a diet. While it is important for you to reduce your caloric intake to lose weight, regular exercise will help you to attain the figure that you desire faster.

It is a fact that no weight loss program is complete with a proper exercise regime. Almost all diet programs recommend that you exercise for a minimum of twenty minutes, three times a week, and if you are serious about losing weight fast, you will need to up that to at least five times a week.

But while most people consider exercise to consist of aerobics, jogging, running, or weight lifting, there are other forms of exercise that you can perform on a daily basis that will help you to lose weight fast without putting too much stress on your body, especially if you are significantly overweight.

Here are some simple ways you can start exercising to help you lose weight fast.

Housework

While not a big calorie burner, doing housework such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting will burn, on average, two to three calories per minute. Now you can think of doing housework as something that is good for you, because technically it is.

Walking

Regardless of your age or body type, walking is one of the easiest things that you can do to lose weight fast. Walking will also help you to burn a large portion of the stored fat that most people put on during the winter. Taking a brisk walk for fifteen to twenty minutes a day can help you burn those extra calories fast.

Swimming

Swimming is one of the best low impact ways of getting your heart rate up and burning calories. The natural resistance and buoyancy of the water not only help to support you, but also help you by strengthing your arms and legs. Plus it can be a lot of fun! Taking a few laps across the pool, or even just playing with your kids in the pool is an easy way to lose weight fast.

Biking

Whether you ride a bike around your neighborhood or use a stationary bike, biking is one of the easiest ways to burn calories and lose weight fast. Biking will definitely get your heart rate up, and as a side benefit, will help to build tone and muscle in your legs and arms.

Low Impact Aerobics

Just about every gym in the country has some form of low impact aerobics. While aerobic exercise is important for the health of your heart and lungs, not to mention your body's overall muscle tone, the best way to start an aerobic exercise program is to start with low impact aerobics. This will give your body the time it needs to get used to performing aerobic exercise without tiring you out too much. Talk to the professionals at your local gym to determine your specific needs.

It is important for you to remember to keep your body type and lifestyle in mind when starting any weight loss and exercise regime, since doing too much, too fast can put a significant strain on your body. If you have any questions or serious medical conditions, it would be smart for you to contact your doctor prior to starting any exercise program.

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Easy Weight Loss - Break The Bad Habits

The reason you can't lose those extra pounds might not be your diet. The key may be making an effort to break those bad eating habits almost all of us have. Follow these simple steps to avoid the biggest dieting mistakes.

1. Don't start any weight loss program without a plan. Put together a detailed plan of what you like to eat, when you like to eat, and how you will incorporate healthy foods into your daily lifestyle. Stick to your plan and you're halfway there.

2. Don't eat to soothe your mood. Do you eat to get out of a slump? Do you eat to feel better? It will only make it harder to lose the weight if you eat because you are tired, bored, or upset. Avoid doing this at all times.

3. Don't skip the veggies! Everyone should make eating fruits and vegetables a daily priority, not just those of us on a diet. These foods are naturally filling and low in fat, so be sure to make a conscious effort to include them in your daily meals.

4. Don't neglect exercise. Exercise should be the cornerstone of any weight loss regimen. Walking even 3 times a week is the perfect compliment to any diet, so be sure to get moving as often as possible.

Quick fix diets don't work in the long run, so be sure to plan yours around foods you can live with. Combine your perfect foods with regular exercise and you'll be well on your way to diet success.

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Are All Saturated Fats Unhealthy?

Nope! Surprisingly, there are healthy fatty foods that you can eat...

And I know all about the confusing information out there -- it just drives me nuts. Tons of people say no this, no that and the real truth of the matter is you don't know what their actual agenda is...

So today, I am going to ask you to open up your mind because some of what I say is going to be contrary to the politically correct media and nutritional advice that is being dispense...

And yeah, many of the advice is being dispensed by doctors, so-called health experts and the granddaddy of them all -- the mass media.

The way I figure it out is all the usual suspects above treat everyone like you and me like mushrooms. Shovel manure over us and keep us in the dark with confusing and conflicting information.

To start with, we absolutely NEED healthy fats in our daily diet! It is so vitally important to our overall health. Did you know that fats are critically needed for all the cell membranes in our body? However, if you eat the processed foods that contains chemically altered fats -- guess what? Your cells ain't gonna be happy...

It means your cellular functions won't work right. It means your body has to work harder to find the right fats to repair and maintain the cells. It means you have greater risk of degenerative diseases.

You need healthy fats for creating energy, for breaking down vitamins and minerals. And so on and on...

In short, FATS are absolutely, critically needed for a lots of important functions in your body -- and if you listen the one of the most dangerous advice you hear from all those so-called health experts listed above... about following a restricted fat diet or even a no-fat diet...

Don't do it! You are putting yourself in great danger! It is one of the most unbelievable piece of garbage information about health that I have ever heard!

And if you think about it, or even followed that advice for a period of time... did you lose your body fat? I'm guessing no.

And no wonder... fat is also critical to digesting your food intake. You NEED healthy fats to lose body fat, to become lean and healthy. To be disease-free.

So don't fall for that clap trap. It is utter nonsense and I think the whole reasoning behind that is the hysteria that if you have excess body fat, restricting your fat intake will force your body to use up the internal fat. That simply isn't true.

Let's use some hard, cold facts. There is a researcher by the name of Dr. Mary Enig who is a P.H.D., and one of the leading experts on fats -- she said that there is very little scientific evidence supporting the theory that high fat diets is bad for us.

Let's use a real world example. Hundreds of years ago... the Pacific Islanders had a typical diet of mostly coconuts. As you know, Coconuts is saturated fats. And in spite of getting 75% to 66% of their total daily calories in Coconuts, these Pacific Islanders enjoyed a very healthy life -- free from heart diseases and obesity.

But modern Pacific Islanders eat typical western diets that are unhealthy and many of them are obese or fat... but that is another story for another time.

My point is, even if you eat a diet that is mostly saturated fats -- you would be healthier than anyone who followed a no-fat diet.

Another example would be the traditional diets of Eskimos. Their diet has the same proportion of fat as the Pacific Islanders did because they ate whale blubber, seal fat, and cold water fish. And Eskimos were famous for health and longevity!

I can also point to tribes in Africa -- the Masai tribes and Samburu tribes -- they ate a diet of whole milk, blood and meet. These folks enjoyed low body fat.

And don't forget about the Mediterranean diets which is very high in fats from Olive oil?

And then you can compare all the groups mentioned above with the North Americans -- a lot of them eat unhealthy western diets with little or unhealthy fats.

And guess which group is overweight and obese?

I think it is pretty clear from the evidence I pointed out above that many of the so-called experts who promote no-fat or low -fat diets don't know what they are talking about...

In fact, they say if you repeat it often enough... it must be true.

But we aren't sheep and we are much smarter then them... So we are going to look at the list of healthy fat choices that you can incorporate into your diet:

Coconut fat. Although it is 92% saturated fats, it is one of the healthiest natural fats you can consume. It is also an excellent cooking oil because saturated fats are more stable and don't oxidize as easily as the unsaturated fats do. Which can create free-radicals which can damage your body. Good sources of coconut fat is coconut milk, coconut oil or fresh coconuts.

My favorite source of oil -- extra virgin olive oil! It contains 16% saturated oils and 71% unsaturated oils. Extra virgin olive oil is from the first pressing of the olives and has a higher percentage of free-radical fights -- antioxidants. Unlike a lot of the other cooking oils, industrial solvents weren't used to extract the extra virgin olive oils. So it is much healthier for us!

Chocolate! More specifically, bittersweet chocolate which contains over 70% cocoa fats. It has lots of antioxidants and the cocoa butter contains about 59% saturated fats. This is important -- even though some folks prefer milk chocolates -- that chocolate isn't as beneficial as the dark, bittersweet chocolates. Milk chocolate has more sugar and corn sweetener which isn't good for you.

Avocados! One of my most favorite ingredients for my scrambled eggs in the morning. Avocados on the other hand is mostly monosaturated fats but it still has 25% saturated fats. But you can use avocados in your sandwich and salads.

Fish with high fat contents. I try to stick with wild caught fish such as salmon, sardines, herring and trout. They tend to have healthier diets and are much healthier sources of fats for us. Wild caught fish is a great source of Omega 3 which is important for our diets. And I'll have to talk about that another time.

Nuts! I love 'em. I like to snack on mixed nuts and dried fruits. No peanuts though... Nuts are a great source of healthy fats plus minerals. Try to avoid any nuts that were roasted in oil. Use the ones that are either raw or dry roasted.

Seeds! Sunflower, pumpkin and flax seeds. All are good but flax seeds are famous for having a high ratio of omega 3. I like to sprinkle fresh ground flax seeds in my yogurt and fruit for a well-balanced meal. And for the guys -- big health tip -- eat a handful of pumpkins (or pepitas) seeds each day. It may be beneficial to keeping away a swollen prostate.

Of course I should list the fatty foods that you should absolutely stay away from. Don't touch these with a ten foot pole!

Hydrogenated oils. These are the trans fats that you have no business putting into your body. Look at your processed food labels. If this ingredient is listed -- I suggest you toss those in the trash and never buy them again!

Deep fried foods. Come on here! Sure it tastes good but it is really, really bad for you. In fact, I would say that french fries is probably one of the worst foods you can ever eat. It is pure glucose and contains trans fat oils. And all of that goes straight to your love handles. So just say no to fried foods.

Homogenized milk and butter. Raw milk fat is great for you but the pasteurizing process ruins it. And turns milk fat into something potentially dangerous for your body. Raw milk is hard to find so I would stick with skim milk and cultured organic butter.

Now you know enough to be dangerous... so go now and eat some healthy saturated fat...

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Turbulence Training Program

Enjoyable Weight loss

If you want to get back into shape it does not have to be all gym, gym, gym, why don't you lose weight by doing activities you enjoy. Most types of sports evolve some type of physical activity and is a great way to shed some pounds. If you want to lose weight you must burn off more energy than you consume on a day to day basis. This is why doing sports is good for losing some weight as it uses a lot of energy. Tennis, football, rugby, hockey, or any type of sport where you can burn off some energy and work up a sweat is all good for weight loss. It is important to enjoy the sport because if you do not enjoy it you are unlikely to keep doing it. You must do the sport at least 3 -4 times a week for a hour or two per session. It may take a month or so before you start seeing the benefits of it, but if you are enjoying yourself the time will fly by.

Obviously it is important to eat the right foods, doing 2 hours of physical activity then going home and pigging out on bad foods is not going to help you much. Try to set yourself a program each week where you might do 2 hours on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday and have a break on Saturday and Sunday. Try to make time for this and fit it around your lifestyle.

Swimming is another energy burning way to lose weight. Its great as it works all the muscles in your body at the same time, i bet you have never seen an overweight swimmer. However it is not considered the best form of weight loss as it increases your appetite more than other methods. Experts are not sure why but put it down to the cool water people swim in. As their research seems to indicate, by swimming in cold water people consume more calories afterwards than by swimming in natural water.

The bottom line is any type of exercise, be it swimming, walking, sports activities, or any other method where you can burn off some energy is all good for you. As long as you enjoy yourself and feel better about yourself , that is the most important thing.

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Why Cardio Machines Are Horrible For Fat Loss

Have you ever noticed that just about 80% of all people in the gyms these days are running the treadmill in a dreaded attempt to lose weight? Has it been working for them? NO!! The average person out there feels that if they run the treadmill like a lab rat on a wheel they're gonna lose weight. I see hundreds of obese people spending 60-90 minutes on the treadmill just toiling away.

The cardio training these days is great for the heart but horrible for overall fitness and weight loss. Yet people just keep walking forever on these machines! In order to lose weight on a regular basis, the average person needs to eat healthy of course and mix up their training routine. The best way to shock the body into fitness and weight loss is to perform medium resistance exercises in a non stop "Circuit".

One exercise after the other with Cardio mixed in between. Muscle has memory and if you think you're gonna lose a ton of weight just walking the treadmill ,you have another thing coming. Performing large muscle group exercises back to back is key for speeding up the metabolism. This is why medium resistance exercises that work large muscle groups performed in a "Circuit" is your best way to go. I feel cardio training does need to be thrown in the mix but the old myth of burning calories is over rated! Cardio is great for fitness and the heart health but if you need to burn fat and re-shape your body, Circuit training is the key. 300 calories are burned on a treadmill but the body now will burn calories for over 36 hours after a circuit training routine is performed.

Would you rather burn calories for 36 hours after your circuit workout of just burn a tiny 300 calories on a treadmill? I feel bad for those that were taught by a bad personal trainer that cardio is the best form of exercise for fat loss. IT IS NOT. Any real trainer knows that mixing up medium resistance training,healthy diet and light cardio will produce a Turbulence effect on the body. Shocking your system to then burn fat. If performed correctly, you truly only need to be in the gym 45 minutes 3-4 days a week. NOT 7 DAYS PER WEEK FOR 90 MINUTES ON A TREADMILL. Look around. How many of your friends that walk a treadmill all week really look slim? A Circuit routine will guarantee you much faster results.

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Do These Genes Make Me Look Fat?

Dont you just hate it when you go on a calorie reduced weight loss plan and despite your best compliance everyone is losing weight except for you? It looks like scientists are getting closer and closer to finding an answer to this perplexing situation. Our genes may have something to do with it. Not our favorite pair of Lucky jeans, but our genetic makeup.

A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, identified a variation of the gene known as perilipin. The variation of this gene appears to cause some people to become resistant to weight loss from low calorie diets.

The study followed 48 obese men and women who all followed a low calorie diet for a year. The participants who had the more common strain of perilipin lost an average of 20 pounds during the year and the participants who carried the variation of the gene did not experience significant weight changes despite excellent compliance. The researchers say that somehow the connection between calorie intake and body weight is interrupted leaving this population unable to lose weight with calorie restriction alone.

Interestingly enough, a previous study showed that this specific variation of perilipin was linked with a lower risk of obesity but in this study it was associated with weight loss resistance. Researchers think this gene may actually protect against initial weight gain specifically with lean women but once you gain the weight it actually prevents weight loss. So in short the good news is if you have this gene you may have a difficult time gaining weight but the down side is if you already have gained the weight it might be more difficult to get it down.

Does this mean theres no hope? Absolutely not- this is very early research and there is still so much more to find out about how our genetics tie into weight issues. These research studies still need to be reproduced in other populations before we know for certain what is happening. The other important thing to note is the fact that this study only looked at the relationship between low calorie diets and weight loss which just shows us again that "one size fits all diets" do not work for everyone. Calories are just one piece of the puzzle. Make sure your weight loss program deals with all the issues around weight, with an individualized approach, and not just one piece.

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The Real Secret to Weight Loss - Amazingly Simple Yet Powerful Tactics

No matter what sort of exercises or diets you might follow there is a very basic weight loss formula which applies to almost every individual out there. This formula can do wonders for you if followed properly. You see people go around trying to figure out the perfect formula to weight loss when the real formula is already known to them. Read on to discover what this formula is and how you can use it to lose tremendous amount of weight within no time...

Eat less and exercise more- Simple isn't it? Well but this is one of the most effective tips you will ever come across as people are willing to lose weight but they aren't willing to cut down on the wrong foods and do more exercises. You see everyone wants to know the shortest way possible to lose weight but guess what? There is no short way as human body takes time to adapt to different things and this same law applies to your weight loss goals.

Start today- In case you really want to make a difference you need to start today and start right now to achieve the best results. People tend to say ok I might start tomorrow the day after etc but they are never able to make a start and get seduced by their lazy habits.

Slow and steady always wins the race- You see most people think that if they are slow they would never get anywhere with their weight loss efforts. Whereas the fact states that you don't have to be fast in order to achieve maximum results, you can start slow right now and see results with time. It's always recommended to take it slow at first and build up with time.

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Weight Loss Programs

When starting on your weight loss journey for a healthier life, you may consider joining a weight loss program. You have three options:

• You can develop your own.
• You can join an online program.
• You can join a program in your local community.

Some online weight loss programs and local community programs may require a membership fee.

Create Your Own Weight Loss Program

It is not difficult to create your own weight loss program. It may take time and a bit of research but the program will be customized for you. You can work with your doctor or a nutritionist to set up a food plan.

You will need an exercise plan. There are a number of different types of exercise videos on the market. Some deal with specific age groups and health problems.

You should invest in a good cookbook based on the type of food plan you established. To stick to a weight loss diet, you will need variety in your meals.

You should keep a journal. The journal should include when you eat and what you eat. You should also write down your feelings just before you eat and after you eat. You can extend the journal to be a diary, recording all of your feelings and activities. It can be a diet buddy. It will also give you clues as to what triggers your eating patterns.

Join an Online Weight Loss Program

If you have a busy schedule and are unable to squeeze in time to visit a local community weight loss center, an online program may work for you.

Some online weight loss programs require membership and there may be a monthly or annual fee. If you join a program that has pre-packaged food and nutritional supplements, you will have to pay extra for these.

Features of an online weight loss program include:

• Healthy eating tips
• Recipes for foods and drinks
• Shopping tips
• Exercise program
• Message board or community forum
• Free trial periods
• Guaranteed results
• Online journal

Join a Local Weight Loss Program

Spending an hour or so at a local weight loss program may be what you are looking for. Local programs such as Weight Watchers have weigh-ins, meet and greet, and speakers. You can get to know the people who are trying to lose weight. Some local community centers and community colleges sponsor weight loss programs. You will have to pay membership or per meeting fee. This type of weight loss program does not have pre-packaged foods to sell. You can exchange recipes and tips with other attendees. You may find a diet buddy.

You will get some of the same benefits from a local weight loss program as an online program.

• Healthy eating tips
• Recipes for food and drinks
• Shopping tips
• Exercise program (depending on the type of center)
• Face-to-face meetings

In summary, a weight loss program will benefit you if you set realistic goals. You have to be committed to a positive lifestyle change.

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Fat Loss Wars - Machines Versus Bodyweight Exercises

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

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What Is The Current Weight Loss Miracle?

More than half of the American population is overweight and the problem seems to be getting worse every year. Obesity is even trickling down to our kids; there are more children who are overweight than ever before. Most of us know that in order for us to lose weight we have to reduce the number of calories we take in and/ or increase the number of calories we burn off. Our bodies will use food we consume as energy, but the food that isn't used is stored as fat. The good news is Omegga-3 fatty acids can help us burn off those calories before they get a chance to sit around in storage as an end result we will end up carrying less excess weight.

If you increased the amount of omega- 3's in your diet and decreased your intake of pro-inflammatory high-glycemic carbohydrates (starches and sugars) and also saturated fats (found in meats, fried foods etc.) Then as a result, unwanted weight would eventually start to fall off. Not to mention other benefits like nourishing the skin, hair, nerves, glands and help to possibly prevent cardiovascular disease. Moreover, these essential fatty acids encourage the body to burn the excess fat as heat and to promote insulin sensitivity. The combination of burning the fat as heat and increasing insulin sensitivity helps to reduce the risk of obesity and diabetes.

When the food we eat is consumed there is one of two pathways the food takes in our bodies. The first one is food calories can be burned inside our cells in the mitochondria to produce ATP, which is used to store and release energy for work within the body. Another name for this process is called Oxidative Phosphorylation. The food can also be stored as body fat or stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles. The goal would be to uncouple the oxidation from the phosphorylation. Then the food calories can be burned off by thermogenesis. If the majority of food that we eat could be burned up as heat then more of us would stay slim and lean. Omega 3's can actually uncouple the oxidation from the phosphorylation and also increase insulin sensitivity. Insulin receptors are found in our cell's plasma membrane. Essential fatty acids helps keep this critical and fragile portion of our cell flexible, thereby keeping these receptors intact. If you want even more information on diabetes, an insulin then go to the website located in the resource box below.

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Hoodia and Hunger

Perhaps you've already heard of hoodia, the unsightly and unpleasant tasting cactus-like plant which grows in the Kalahari Desert. In recent months, hoodia has received an overwhelming amount of attention from the media for it's ability to suppress hunger with no discernable negative side effects. But how exactly does this plant fool our brains into thinking we are full?

Hoodia contains, among other things, steroidal glycosides. These glycosides, when consumed, act on the hypothalamus of the human brain in much the same way that an increase in the amount of sugar in the bloodstream would. When the hypothalamus believes that blood sugar is high, it sends out a signal to the body that no more sustenance is required. Effectively, one of the components of hoodia's biological make-up tricks our brains into thinking we have already consumed enough caloric intake, which consequently suppresses our hunger.

Several studies have been performed on both animals and humans which have shown conclusive results that hoodia is effective in facilitating weight loss. The only known side effect of hoodia is a feeling of overall well-being which accompanies appetite suppression. While the majority of the human studies performed on hoodia have involved participants who suffer from obesity, animal studies indicate that hoodia may be just as effective in helping those who are in reasonably good health but would like to lose a small amount of weight.

Unlike ephedra and caffeine based stimulants, hoodia demonstrates no cardiovascular side effects such as thermal or nervous system acceleration or increased blood pressure.

While the medical community continues to study what many are calling the greatest weapon in the fight against obesity, several manufacturers have made hoodia available to the public in pill or patch form. Perhaps the magic pill that science has been searching for decades has been with us all along, slowly growing in the Kalahari Desert.

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Which Are The Best Ways To Burn Fat Fast

It is a question many want answering and the good news is that there are several answers to the question that could help you. Healthy eating and exercise are of course the methods you will here mentioned the most but is there anything that can make it happen faster?

Something you may not have tried before is adding specific products to your diet which can help your body to digest food faster and increase your metabolism. Coconut oil, flax seeds and apple cider vinegar can all do this and are also highly nutritious.

Using these 3 products regularly will therefore lower the amount of time it takes for your body to get rid of belly fat. If used properly you can start seeing results from adding these simple products within a month and the results will also be lasting ones. They all also have health benefits.

To really advance the level at which you get rid of belly fat there is also a diet which gets great results and fast. The diet is called calorie shifting and it works by increasing the level at which your metabolism works. The best thing about the method is that it is extremely simple to stick with and at no point involves almost starving yourself.

Instead it works by manipulating your metabolism by eating different calorie values for each meal and each day plus eating 4 meals a day to keep it working at all times. Usually your body gets used to a routine and slows or speeds up your metabolism accordingly which is why many diets suddenly grind to a halt. Thanks to the constant change in your eating patterns though, calorie shifting continues to work for as long as you like.

There is also a plan which includes a menu generator which helps if you are one of those who think they would struggle to come up with 4 meals a day. You simply put in the types of food you like and a menu will be designed especially for you.

Most users of the calorie shifting diet record results of at least 8 pounds of weight loss every 2 weeks and many claim even greater results. If you really want the best ways to burn fat fast then you won't find better ways than the ones in this article.

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South Beach Diet Meal Plan - Getting Into Wholesome, Nutritious, And Complete Weight Loss Program

With south beach recipes meal plans, it would be more flexible and convenient for you. They would not be focusing on traditional and strict rules on the proper weights and measures of what food meals to eat. They don't have rigid guidelines that you would be following; instead they would be all about nutrition intake designed for losing weight. South beach diet meal plans will be carried through the three phases, with the first two aiming for the weight loss program while the last phase going about maintenance guidelines which you would be using for your own decisions to create your own meal plan.

The first phase

The first phase of south beach diet meal plans asks you to restrict amounts of carbohydrate intake. During this phase, more intake water than the normal recommended eight glasses of water a day is suggested. With the absence of carbohydrate intakes of your body, water in the cells of your body drains fast. This happens because your body needs to use the fats stored in its cells in substitution of the carbohydrates. That is the reason why drinking large amounts of water is vital. Also, you have to be careful in intakes of other beverages. Sodas are not allowed, as caffeinated drinks are. Decaffeinated ones are allowed however.

The second phase

In the second phase of the meal plans, recipe with whole grains are already allowed. You can introduce this recipe on the day meals, with salad and whole grain pitas as your best meal plan throughout the afternoon. While at dinner, it would be easier to create meal plans as healthy meat, tofu dishes, and vegetables are allowed. You must also remember using those healthy substitutes such as olive oil, canola oil, and peanut oil, or non-fat/low-fat dairy products, as well as all-natural sweeteners.

The third phase

The third phase is the easiest part of making south beach diet meal plans. There are no particular restrictions and limitations. You only have to adopt the first and second phase concepts of the healthy foods. You can do your own recipe as long as you keep away from the foods that are not allowed for the south beach diet recipes. You can mix and match so preparing meal plans during this stage would not be boring for you.

Once you have adapted to the style of south beach diet, it would be easy maintaining your meal plans all through the years. Results of this diet may not be as what you think it would be, but when followed properly and religiously, they would be effective. South beach diet meal plans are healthy and nutritious, so this program is after the real requirements of your body while effectively losing that weight over time. So, if you need real, nutritious diet meal plans, south beach diet program is for you.

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How To Lose 10 Pounds in 7 Days

In order to lose 10 pounds in 7 days you will have to do 2 main things: Improve on your nutrition and increase the amount of aerobic activity that you perform. It won't be easy but it is very possible if you keep focused and are willing to make the effort. At the end of the week it will be worth it.

Here are some tips on how to lose 10 lbs. in a week:

1. Cut down on your useless calories - sugary drinks, white bread, pastries, fast food, fried food and candies.

2. Instead of eating 3 large meals a day, eat 4-5 small meals. This helps your body to digest the food and turn it into energy instead of into fat. It will also help you feel energized through out the day and will curb your hunger.

3. Drink 8-10 glasses of water each day. I know not the easiest thing to remember so take a large bottle of water to work and make sure you finish it before you leave for home. Often when we feel hungry it's not for lack of food but for lack of liquids. Drinking water will help keep your hunger down. And the best thing is that water is zero calories.

4. In order to lose 10 pounds in 1 week you will have to burn a lot of calories through exercise. There simply isn't enough time to lose that much weight by diet alone. Choose a reliable fitness program that you can use. One such program is home based exercise program called Turbulence Training. The main advantage of this program is that it teaches you how to work out in the comfort of your own home.

Pleas keep in mind that losing 10 pounds in 7 isn't easy to do because it requires a major commitment on your part.

Personally, I don't recommend trying to lose 10 pounds in such a short time. It is much better to give yourself at least 2 weeks to lose 10 pounds. If you have that kind of time, I recommend using the Fat Loss 4 Idiots diet. To read a review of this diet, click here: How To Lose 9 Pounds Every 11 Days With Fat Loss 4 Idiots

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Flatten Your Abs and Get Rid of That Gut

NO doubt, you are sick and tired of carrying around that ugly gut. You are sick and tired of people staring. The good news is, you dont have to deal within anymore as now, there is a solution that will help you to flatten your abs and get rid of that gut!

First, youll need to do some crunches and sit-ups. Keep I mind that these alone will not give you the results you want. This means that youll need to adjust your eating habits and do some additional exercises along with your routine to get the results you so desire.

The first thing youll want to do is eat healthy. Eat calories that are low enough to burn off the fat but high enough to sustain energy. Also, do not eat huge feasts. It is a better idea to eat a number of small meals throughout the day, instead of two or three larger meals.

Second, you should workout using weights. This will help to strengthen your abs muscles making them tighter. Not to mention, it will stabilize them enabling for a better workout.

Cardio is also a very important part of this process. This is because it stimulates the metabolism as well as assists in the burning of the fat. Not only that, it builds up your endurance levels.

If you follow these tips, you are sure to flatten those abs and get rid of that gut. It is then that youll feel the confidence you so longed for.

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Proactol - 100% Natural Weight Loss Product

A fabulous benefit to Proactol is that it is 100% natural and found from an herb. This means that it is healthier for you than the traditional weight loss methods and you are not harming your body from toxic ingredients.

Many weight loss supplements that saturate the market today contain ingredients that are harmful to the body. Many people have claimed to have serious memory loss and severe side effects from taking weight loss pills for too long. It can be dangerous to the body to take weight loss pills that have harmful ingredients.

Many people will take anything to lose weight and there are millions of people out there trying to achieve their weight loss goals right now. However, the problems with the common supplements for weight loss today is that people can form an addiction to these drugs and cause bigger problems for themselves than just their weight. Many of the weight loss pills might be mixed with alcohol or other drugs and people cannot stop. People might find themselves taking more than the recommended dosage for weight loss also.

Proactol is a 100% natural weight loss product because it is derived from an herb. There are no additives and extras in this product that will make you lose your memory or create an addiction. You are perfectly safe taking Proactol.

Another benefit of Proactol being a natural weight loss product is that it is not harmful to you. This means that there are no side effects from the drug and you don't have to worry about it. Many people have serious problems with excessive weight. The major problems for them are that they suffer from other medical issues too. This puts them in a difficult situation in losing weight because they might harm their health if they attempt to take other supplements that contain something dangerous. They continue to gain weight because exercising is painful and they have no other solution and need help. Proactol can help people like this because it is natural. Not only will they notice the pounds start to drop but they will soon be in a physical condition that they are capable of exercising again. This is very beneficial and proven.

When you are trying to lose weight, you have to almost cleanse your body and get rid of all of the toxins in your body. This means that for the first week of eating healthy and taking Proactol, you will see your body go through major changes and expel many of the fats and toxins in your body. You will begin to feel fantastic and completely rejuvenated. Results from Proactol are not the same for everyone because no body is the same. Some people notice visible results from Proactol with in a couple of weeks and others it may take a couple of months. You will notice the change in energy levels and clarity.

Proactol is the best solution for weight loss management because it is a completely natural product. You are not putting any toxins into your body to lose weight.

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Atkins Diet, A Popular Weight Loss Plan

Atkins Diet is founded 26 years ago. You can find this program everywhere in US, there are plenty of Atkins Diet gurus there. To give you the most answers about this program, here are the Q&As:

1. So what Atkins Diet is all about?
Atkins is a doctor name. He declared that weight loss is all about restricting carbohydrate consumption. Atkins Diet can also be referred to low-carb diet. The other popular weight loss programs like South Beach Diet are also part of Atkins Diet.

2. So how to lose weight according to this plan?
They will teach you how to count the carbohydrates inside your body because they believe certain number of carbohydrates will damage your blood pressure, worse than fat. They will also teach you about how to regulate your blood sugar level so in the end you can stop your body cravings. Atkins Diet believes you don't need to reduce your fat consumption but your carbohydrate consumption.

3. What else beside carbohydrate reduction?
More vitamins and more minerals. Atkins believes with more fruits consumption, you will get healthier life and better metabolic rate.

4. How about the side effects of this plan?
2 years ago (2006), someone accused Atkins diet founders. This man said he got a coronary heart disease "thanks" to his Atkins diet plan. Even PCRM President declared that this program (which telling you to stay away from high-carbohydrate foods) give us nothing useful. Because it doesn't restrict us to eat fat, following Atkins diet may cause cancer or osteoporosis.

Because of this reason, I think this diet program is useless. Reducing carbohydrate consumption maybe good for our weight but it's not good for our health. Taking too many fats always give us more troubles.

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Best Way To Lose Weight Fast - Is Jenny Craig A Scam?

When it comes to the best way to lose weight fast I would not go as far as to say that Jenny Craig is a scam because the program has worked for many people. I do believe the the main reason for the popularity and billing as one of the best ways to lose weight fast has less to do with the program itself and more about the paid celebrity endorsements they always seem to have running on television.

So what is the Jenny Craig program all about and I why do I have a problem with it? It is very simple.

The main concept behind this program is to exercise and eat the prepared meals that are delivered to you. Now these meals are simply low calories versions of traditional meals and they are not really that bad taste wise. You also get connected with a weight loss counselor that basically only serves to keep you motivated and make sure you are eating (and buying) the program meals.

Now you can and will lose weight on Jenny Craig but can you afford the prepared meals? The answer for the average person living on a median income is probably no you cannot. The second problem is when do you stop eating these meals and what happens when you do stop eating them? This is where I have a problem with this program being one of the best way to lose weight fast because you are never prepared to come off the prepared meal programs because it is the main source of revenue for these businesses.

Once you decide you have had enough of paying tons of money for the food being delivered to you it then becomes one of the fastest ways to gain weight because you are not taught how to make these meals yourself of what type of calories are involved in each one. If they told you that then you would not have to buy them not would you?

Like I said in the beginning, I do not think there is a Jenny Craig scam but I do believe there are easier ways to lose weight fast and have the ability to do normal grocery shopping for food you can afford and prepare for yourself.

I have been trying out the new calorie shifting meal plans and they seem to be fairly easy to stay on without buying any food from anyone other than the grocery store.

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The Best Way to Lose Belly Fat - 5 Easy Tips

The best way to lose belly fat is - eat better and be active. Full stop.

Fact is, if you want the best way to lose belly fat - you need to change your lifestyle habits like the way you eat and exercising more.

And to change all that, you need to know what you're doing - and do it right - by eating well with the right kind of foods and not wasting hours at the gym.

Below are 5 tips on the best way to lose belly fat for good-

1. Don't be obsessed with your weight. Your health should be measured by assessing how well you look after yourself - like your eating behaviors, lifestyle habits, such as stress levels, smoking, drug use and physical activity. Studies have proven that fitness is the key, not the level of fatness.
2. Forget low carbohydrate diet, we need carbs. Get some complex carbs into your body - that is carbs that are in high in fiber or have a low glycemic index (GI) value. Low GI foods tend to be complex carbohydrates, rather than simple or more refined carbs, and will keep your glucose level stable and provide a steady supply of energy. So that means things like grainy breads, wholegrain cereals, brown rice and pasta.
3. The best way to lose belly fat is with regular intensive exercise - Big or small, apple or pear shape, one thing remains certain - regular exercise is a must for keeping in peak shape, both inside and out. Look at a minimum of 30 minutes of activity on most days of the week. For beginners, more overall daily movement, such as walking is a good start. Schedule time in your diary for yourself, just like a meeting, and stick to it to improve your fitness.
4. Variety Is Crucial. If you don't vary your diet or workout, you will get bored and lose motivation fast. Furthermore, our bodies are smart and adapt very quickly to the environment exposed. Repeating the same diet and workout will no longer have the desired impact. Reduce the risk of plateaus, by mixing up the meals and workout on a monthly basis. Changes include, increasing the intensity level or mixing up the meals - which can make a huge difference to your fat loss.
5. Eating less is not the solution - eating more is. That is, get into the habit of 5 to 6 healthy mini meals a day (in controlled portions) to stop the cravings. It's a great way to feed your body - and avoid over-eating.

At the end of the day, the best way to lose belly fat is change your lifestyle. You will not change overnight, but if you are progressive with the changes - and consistent - you'll lose the belly fat.

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