Month: June 2010

So You’re Ready To Lose Some Weight!

I want to start with the fact that there are many crazy ways out there that people were trying to lose 10 pounds in us. Although some of them work, most of them do not.

Stay away from starvation diets

All of these programs out there that want you to only drink juice or just eat 500 calories a day are completely ineffective. They will cause you to temporarily lose weight, however, once you begin eating again your body will start to store those calories as fat because you have been starving your body which causes your metabolism to slow down.

Your metabolism is slow, and you have poisons in your body

The two primary reasons for weight gain are overeating, and a slowing metabolism. Overeating is something that you should stop doing to lose weight, enough said. Slow metabolism is just part of aging. However, there is a couple of things that we can do to speed it back up. Additionally you have poisons, toxins and preservatives built up in your body from eating processed foods. These built up toxins cause your body to store fat and cause you to feel bloated, tired, lazy and can wear on your immune system.

One easy way to speed up your metabolism and to rid your body of these toxins is to use a colon cleanser. This will get rid of excess waste around the midsection and significantly speed up your metabolism, and at the same time leveling your tummy.

Here is what you NEED to do for the week

  • Skip the fried foods. (sorry)
  • Instead of eating 3 large meals a day, eat 5-7 smaller meals throughout the course of the day
  • do not eat any food after 9pm
  • Eat breakfast every day. If possible drink an 8oz glass of grapefruit juice with it
  • Dont drink any alcohol
  • Use a colon cleanser for the entire 7 days

Why this works

This works simply because you are doing two things. You are eliminating excess waste from your midsection while removing harm full toxins. Also you are greatly speeding up your body’s metabolism by doing all of these things. Eating in this way greatly speeds up your body’s ability to naturally burn fat instead of storing it. Using the colon cleanser puts all of this into overdrive. Without it, it will be very difficult to achieve these results in such a short period of time.

Healthy Ways to Lose 10 Pounds – Losing Weight Doesn’t Have to Be Hard

You were a little too sedentary over the winter and you admit to yourself that you need to lose 10 pounds. Unfortunately it was a lot easier to put on those 10 pounds than it will be to take them off. If you shy away from the fad diets and just make small lifestyle changes, you will find that it wont be too bad to take of those unwanted 10 pounds.
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Lose Tummy Fat Fast – Standard Cardio Is Not The Answer

Most people that have been putting effort into losing tummy fat for some time must have heard about ‘the most recommended’ method to do it: 30-60 minutes steady pace cardio for 3-5 times a week while maintaining your heart rate at the suggested level. Without a doubt, that will lead to countless hours on stationary bike or treadmill.

Can all of those exercises end your problem? Obviously, the answer is NOT. The main reson for this is your body can adjust itself to your regular steady pace exercises, thus after some time, your exercise will gradually lose its benefits. This is why people who are doing steady pace cardio are forced to increase their duration over and over again.

The second reason: human body is designed to perform physical activity in burst of exertion followed by recovery; this is also known as stop-and-go movement. For example, try comparing a sprinter who focus on stop-and-go exercise and a marathoner who focus on endurance exercise; the sprinter is more lean and muscular looking right?

So, how to lose tummy fat? When trying to lose fat, you can’t pick specific area in your body; instead you must pick well designed full body resistance training program with high intensity cardio program that complemented with good nutrition intake. This also applied if you want to shed the fat on other spot of your body; read more about it at get rid of arm fat.

These will reduce your body fat percentage and shed all those excess fat on your tummy and all over your body in general. For women, achieving 16-18% body fat is sufficient to achieve flat sexy tummy; men, on the other hand, have to achieve 10% body fat to get their six pack abs visible.

I did mention about resistance training as the answer for the question “how to lose tummy fat”, but rest assured that you will not get overly bulked up like a bodybuilder; besides, women don’t have much testosterone to begin with, so it is really difficult for women to get bulky. The goal of the training is to become leaner and more muscular while increasing your metabolic rate in order to accelerate the fat burning process.

The training is varied from only using your bodyweight such as bodyweight squat and pushups to the one that using dumbbell or kettlebell. Remember to choose the weight that provide enough challenge for you for maximum result; don’t worry, you won’t get bulky. Check an idea of a kettlebell complex:

  • One arm swing
  • One arm snatch, keep the bell over head
  • One arm overhead squat
  • Bell back down to bottom, then one arm split snatch
  • Bell back down to bottom, then one arm clean and press

You can also get different result by modifying the way you do your workout; check a few ideas for that at exercise program for weight loss purpose.

The second answer for the question “how to lose tummy fat” is high intensity cardio program. This is different from typical cardio that do nothing than wasting your time. You will have to put more effort, but the result will pay for that.

One doable high intensity cardio is wind sprints. You need to find open field or park and try 50, 75, and 100 yard all out wind sprints. Do this 6-20 times with 1-2 minutes rest between each sprint. This exercise is aiming to work the biggest muscle groups in your body, increase your metabolism, raising your muscle building hormones, and make the fat burning process even faster. Wind sprints is a good example, but if you are shy or can’t afford to find good field, there are many other high intensity exercises that you can do at home.

The third answer for the question “how to lose tummy fat” will be good nutrition knowledge. To put it shortly, you’ll need to put these into priority:

  • Fruit and vegetables
  • Enough high quality protein in each meal
  • Consume enough high fiber foods for appetite control purpose
  • Fat from healthy source such as avocado, virgin oil, nut, seeds, fish oil, etc
  • Unprocessed foods, preferably the one that directly from the nature
  • High nutrient density foods

Once you discover the real answer, you can say goodbye to the boring cardio routines that most people believe, get out from your ‘hamster wheel’, and start shed that excess body fat to achieve flat tummy and lean body. I suggest you read further about the exercise program and nutrition guidelines that fulfill this purpose at a review of the truth about six pack abs.

Pole Dancing Lesson For Fitness

I don’t know if you have noticed this be pole dancing lessons are becoming an extremely popular way of getting fit. I think there are lots of reasons for this and this is because it is new and fun. You get people from many backgrounds because it is so much fun. It is common to find both men and women, young and old, fit and unfit in pole dancing lessons.

Socialising can be a big part of pole dancing lessons. You can use it as a way of meeting new friends or you could treat it as a great night out with your already close friends. It is such a welcoming environment to help you settle in. If you would prefer some privacy then you can use a DVD. It is still a great way to work out and it is still fun.

You should notice that you are becoming more agile and flexible as well as becoming fitter. Given the type of moves at you will be don’t this is surprising. You don’t have to worry about it being hard, it is easy to pick up.

The use of the pole makes it a great resistance workout. The best exercise for toning and strengthening is resistance exercise. You will notice this especially in your upper body. Once you start strengthening your core you should see some real improvements to both your balance and posture. You will notice your fitness get better very fast.

I am sure you will be pleased with how quickly that this occurs. Now I know that when some people first hear about pole dancing lessons they have some bad thoughts. This is understandable but things have changed. There are more people taking it up eveyday as a way of becoming fit. You will probably be having your lessons in a proper fitness room that has been spefically designed for it.

When you are at pole dancing classes you are performing both aerobic and anearobic exercises. This is one of the reasons why it is so good for getting you fit. Combined with it being so much fun (even hen parties book them!) you don’t even notice how hard work it is until you notice yourself in the mirror on weigh yourself on the scales.

Lose 25 Pounds in 1 Month – The Most Effective Diet Strategy to Melt Away Pounds of Fat Quickly!

If you are thinking to lose 25 pounds in 1 month effortlessly and in a genuine way then just take a couple of minutes of your busy time to go through the contents of this article to discover the extremely successful diet plans which dissolve away your flab in an easy and harmless way. Now your search is over, you have to adopt couple of instructions which I strongly advise to you to restrict your self if you want permanent and authentic results:
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Do You Know the Top 3 Ways to Get Rid of Belly Fat Fast Without Using Diet Pills Or Fad Diets?

If you want to get rid of belly fat fast 100% naturally without resorting to crazy fad diets, prepacked meal plans, or overpriced diet pills, then this article is for you! Take a couple of minutes out of your day and read on to discover 3 simple ways that worked very well for me to flatten my stomach and lose weight lightning fast!
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Weight Loss Programmes: Faster Weight Loss Tips

Weight loss programmes are plentiful these days. Every where you turn, another commercial diet has appeared on the market, promising a healthier, happier future. This of course, comes at a cost. The sad truth is that weight loss programmes have gone from being completely fitness-focused to a way to make money. You do not have to spend a fortune to get fit. Instead, forget commercial, gimmicky weight loss programmes and come up with your own!

Don’t Forget Refreshing Water

Weight loss programmes should not be focused on food and exercise only. Make sure you know what liquids you are putting in your body as well. A beverage can have as many calories, sugars and other less than desirable substances as foods. Many beverages that are listed as ‘healthy’ or ‘diet’ varieties are actually harmful to your weight loss progress. Even fruit drinks can be high in sugar.

If you want to be safe and efficient with your dieting, make sure you include a lot of pure, clean water. Avoid adding sugary flavorings to your water. There are some that will work without hurting your progress, but make sure you know which these are. Weight loss programmes work much better if you are completely changing your daily habits, right down to what you drink!

The Value of Good Goals

All weight loss programmes should be accompanied by realistic goals. It is also a good idea to record your goals. When you reach a goal, this will boost confidence and motivation. It’s important to keep your mind positive when dieting. Sometimes, a lack of motivation can doom even the best weight loss programmes.

There is another benefit to goal setting aside from a needed motivation boost. When you monitor progress, you can see when you had the highest level of success as well as the lowest. This makes it easier to see trends and figure out what you are doing right and what you are doing wrong.

Physical Activity Required

Some people want quick weight loss programmes that do not require a lot of physical activity. Keep in mind, when you reach your goal weight, you want to look firm and toned. That means starting now to strengthen your body. Not to mention, a diet that is accompanied by exercise works must faster than one that is not.  There are many easy ways you can fit exercise into your daily routine. Remember, shorter, more frequent workouts are usually much more effective than long, grueling ones. Plus, they are much easier or you to handle without straining or harming your body. In time, you can increase the length of each session.

There are many excellent weight loss programmes out there that offer valuable information. Some even come free on the internet. Find a diet that works well for you, or come up with your own. With so much information easily accessible on the internet, you can create your own weight loss programmes to meet your fitness goals quickly!

 

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