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By: Harry Jones

The ever-rising serious health problems like cancer; diabetes and addiction to smoking and drinking and consumption of large breast poultry that is injected with estrogen and injecting artificial testosterone are seriously decreasing the production of natural testosterone level largely that further lead to depression and deficiency of interest in sexual activity. It is sad to see that the benefits of testosterone is being overlooked.

Testosterone plays a major role in the wellness in a man. Among the different benefits that testosterone provide us are: decrease the fat levels and bad cholesterol in the body and increase muscle size, strength, sex drive and sexual endurance and mood. Generally the level of testosterone start decreasing and male menopause start at the age 45 and continues up to the age of 80. The production of testosterone originates from the brain. The brain releases a substance called Luteinizing Hormone (LH” for short) that basically regulates the body to start producing testosterone. The released LH and DHEA that is released from the adrenal glands into the bloodstream start traveling together to the testes where testosterone production begins and the action could be seen after it enters the blood.

There are some methods that can help you to maintain natural level of testosterone and allow you to enjoy its amazing benefits. Simple ways to step naturally step-up energy and libido is by consuming nutritious supplement, exercise and sufficient sleep. Increase the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, essential fatty acids from sources like fish, avocadoes, and peanuts and healthy oils extracted from like flax seed, olive and canola. They are the sure way to naturally hike up your testosterone levels. Any exercise is beneficial until you breathe hard. Exercising till you get exhausted helps to increase your testosterone level but it is recommended to consult with your doctor. Supplements such as Zinc and African Fly front assist in releasing the testosterone that becomes bound to as men reaches their more mature age and wants to lead healthy gender life even in their 80s. Sexual stimulation also causes the body to increase the production testosterone. It is also essential to take adequate sleep and rest. Apart from these essentialities there are some other activities that should be strictly avoided and they are reduce the intake of soy protein, consumption of alcohol, and try to be tension free though sometimes in some cases it becomes unavoidable.

Following these Do’s and Don’ts need commitment and at the same time it is difficult to follow sometime but it is always true that to get anything you need to sacrifice something.

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By: Fris Arbes

Bruce Lee did more than blaze the movie screens with powerful, lightning quick punches and kicks. He launched a martial arts revolution and encouraged martial artists to break the ties that bound them as practitioners. Lee freed himself and other martial artists from the ties that limited the skills traditional fighters. He envisioned unity among the divided disciplines of martial arts. After years of research and development, Lee managed to fuse every helpful martial arts components into one system. He incorporated western boxing, the Chinese style of Kung Fu called Wing Chun, and Western fencing and added bits of Karate, Judo, Aikido, Muay Thai, and Jiu Jitsu. The result was a concept that served as a forerunner for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), called Jeet Kune Do (Way of the Intercepting Fist).

Jeet Kune Do, according to Lee, is not another martial arts style or method. It is a concept where different combat arts and techniques are used. Whether it is from Japan, China, India, or the Philippines, combat artists are encouraged to explore various fighting system and absorb its essence. Lee wanted to create a martial art that was unbound and free, where movements are simple, direct, and non-classical. He later expanded the notion that the art should be used for personal development and become a better fighter. The final stage of training designed for practitioners of Jeet Kune Do was the “no limitation” stage where advanced students were free to change and explore their personal styles of fighting.

Bruce Lee was able to accomplish this feat because of superb physical and mental training. He freed himself of the stress and anxiety that distracted his training. He developed his abdominal muscles because these muscles play a key role in the movement of martial artists. In addition, these muscles protects the ribs and other vital organs. Lee constantly trained and attempted to achieve maximum efficiency, according him martial artists of his time lacked necessary physical fitness to back up their skill. There were times when Lee would ride a stationary bike for 45 minutes to increase his muscle definition and reduce body fat. He combined weight training with his regular workout to improve his performance and physique. His workout was designed to avoid bulky muscles to avoid hefty muscles that might interfere his martial arts movement. In addition, Bruce Lee trained properly to avoid muscle spasms and lower back pain. Injuries may hamper his training and affect his performance. He also took nutrition seriously and was strict on his diet. He drank his concentration of vegetables, apples, celery, carrots, and prepared it using an electric blender. Lee consumed high-protein drinks which included powdered milk, eggs, bananas, and peanut floor.

Bruce Lee is one of the most recognized names in the world and accomplished so much despite living a very short life. His goal of breaking the bounds that acted has limiting factors succeeded and started the genesis of many hybrid martial arts. Lee did not become a seasoned martial artist overnight, his accomplishments are products of intense and vigorous training coupled with proper nutrition.

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By: GiselleS

Despite the ever growing popularity of dieting programs and weight loss pills, cutting-edge research continues to show that the secret to losing weight is not cutting carbs or counting calories – it’s what steps you take to speed-up your metabolism.

So what is metabolism?

Your metabolism rate is the rate at which your body burns calories. People with a high metabolism rate can eat more without gaining weight. So if we are able to find ways to speed-up our metabolism, it means that our bodies will be able to burn more calories during the day and we would lose weight.

Here are some ways that you will speed-up your metabolism which will cause you to lose effective weight – naturally:

Eat more smaller meals during the day.

Eating 5 or 6 smaller meals instead of 3 large meals during the day will raise your metabolism naturally and is a key component to weight loss. Doing this will also stop you from having the tendency to binge and consume far too many calories as you will never get to the stage of being extremely hungry . Eating more frequently will also amp up your energy and keep your insulin levels constant. Try to eat your last meal before 8pm.

Drink Lots Of Water.

Continuously drinking water throughout the day is essential to losing weight. Our bodies are over 70% water and it needs a large amount of this liquid to maintain its daily functions. You should drink at between 2 to 3 litres a day.

Our bodies are over 70% water and it needs a large amount of this liquid to maintain its daily functions. Water helps to flush our systems and remove harmful toxins. When you don’t drink enough water, your body actually holds onto the water. This in turn will leave you bloated.

Water is also a great no-calorie source to fill up your stomach which helps keep you feeling fuller. If you actually drink ice cold water you will burn more calories. This is because your body has to heat up the ice cold water and it uses energy (calories) to do so. This is otherwise known as the “thermogenic effect”. You can burn an additional 100 calories a day by drinking one gallon of ice cold water!

Add some form of resistance training to your exercise.

Increased muscle mass is crucial in speeding-up your metabolism rate. If you can add 1 extra pound of muscle, it will burn about 50 extra calories a day. It goes without saying that you should include some form of weightlifting program into our exercise.

However a lot of people, especially women, believe weightlifting will cause them to become too muscular. This is in fact a common misconception. It is very hard to put on a lot of muscle and it takes time. On the other hand, putting on a bit of muscle will help you burn those extra calories more easily.

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This video is proof that their are no excuses to not working out. You can get a great routine in anytime, anyplace, anywhere.

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By: Michelle Smith

Cellulite is a common problem among men and women. Cellulite does not only effect the overweight but average-sized people too. Many people turn to pills, creams, and surgery to try and get rid of their cellulite, but are disappointed when these methods do not work. Here I am going to list some ways you can get rid of cellulite.

Doing Exercise:

Exercising like walking or and strength training can help reduce the fat build up in the problem areas. It will also help with strengthening the muscles so the appearance of cellulite is greatly reduced.

Eating Smaller Meals: Eating 5-6 small healthy meals a day will help your body digest your food easier, plus it will give energy throughout the day without making you feel sleepy after you eat. Also, do not eat about 1-2 hours before you go to bed, otherwise the fat from that meal will get stored into your body.

Getting the Proper Rest: 7-8 hours of sleep is ideal for most adults. When you start excising, make sure you give your body about 48 hours after strength training to rest. Over working your muscles can led to you having an injury. Work out about 5 days a week if your starting out.

Wearing tighter clothes around the problem areas: Some say that wearing tighter clothing around the problem areas can help smooth out the areas making it appear smoother.

Massaging the problem areas: Massaging the areas will cause the fat to break up, making the problem areas smoother in appearance.

There is no miracle cure to getting rid of cellulite, but with a little exercise and proper eating will help you get rid of cellulite and maybe a couple of pounds.

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Come watch Cori Everson perform an arm workout that you can do too.

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By: Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC

What does your perfect workout mean? Is it a stroll in the park, taking a class, a rigorous hour of tennis, or using the stairmaster during your favorite TV show? Maybe it means focusing on your breath in a yoga class, stretching your muscles with pilates or running to your favorite songs. While any of these workouts benefit your body, mind and soul, many moms don’t exercise at all. In fact, the only exercise their getting is when they exercise their right…not to exercise.

If this sounds like you, it’s time to find your perfect workout. But what if you haven’t worked out in weeks, months, even years? What matters is that you find something that you can enjoy. What also matters is that you begin at a level that’s only slightly more challenging than what you feel you can do. This way, you don’t scare yourself off from beginning and sticking with a new routine. It’s also a great way to build confidence in yourself. By setting a goal that’s reasonable, then achieving that goal, you gain the confidence to keep trying. It’s an empowering feeling to take back the reins and know that your fitness, health and priorities are up to you.

Now like many moms, let’s say you haven’t exercised in an embarrassingly long time. You’re never ending to-do list got the best of you and the only way you could get everything done was by cutting your own self care right off your list. So unfortunately, your exercise was one of the first things to go. This may have worked for a while but at some point, you began to feel sluggish, lethargic and unfit. Maybe you noticed that your clothes weren’t fitting as well as they used to. You may have realized that while you used to sprint up the steps, now you’re huffing and puffing as you near the top. Whatever caused you to see that you need exercise in your life doesn’t matter, as long as you use that information to get going. So, where do you begin?

You can always start with walking. You know how to do it, you don’t need to be exceptionally coordinated and all you need is a properly fitting pair of walking shoes. Just by getting outside, looking at the changing leaves or noticing the beauty that surrounds you may be enough to keep you motivated to walk. If that’s not enough, you can bring an ipod or MP3 player to listen to your favorite music. There are also some great services which enable you to download workouts according to your workout level and needs. You can even download podcasts of programs you enjoy or just use the time as an opportunity to clear your head.

Now it doesn’t matter if you work outside the home, have a newborn, whatever. You can justify or make excuses for anything you don’t want to do. The idea is to find a way to get it done so you can feel good again. For example, if you leave early in the morning and head off to work, you can have a gym bag packed and head to the gym before you come home. If you feel too guilty to try it maybe realizing that the happier mom is, the better she is for everyone else is enough to change your mind. You can also try exercising during your lunch break, taking a short walking break every hour or find an exercise buddy you can walk with and be accountable to.

If you have young children, there are some other strategies you may want to try. Get on that treadmill in your home, use tapes, DVD’s or just tune into your local exercise channel. Just simply put your baby in an area safely nearby. Your baby may even get a real kick out of watching his or her mommy working out. If not, he or she can use the time to sleep, snack or play. If your children are a little older, give them a special activity that they only get to do while mommy works out. They’ll look forward to the activity while you get your workout in.

If you want to workout outside, there are great exercise joggers that allow you to walk, jog or run with your child safely strapped in. You can also wear your baby in a Baby Bjorn or baby backpack. This adds weighted resistance to your workout while taking away any excuse you may have! Your baby will also love the special time feeling close to you while getting some fresh air. Another option is to join a class for moms and their kids. If that doesn’t work for you, many health clubs offer babysitting for a small fee. Lastly, you can hire a babysitter or find a friend that is willing to take turns babysitting each others children so you can both make the time for much needed self care.

It doesn’t matter what you do, as long as you do something. The key is to find a way to incorporate exercise back into your life. If you do nothing now and exercise for fifteen minutes tomorrow, you’re moving in the right direction. What’s most important is that you give your body, mind and soul what it so rightfully deserves. And as you begin to feel better about your body and your commitment to take better care of yourself, your body will kindly respond by slowly getting back to being the finely tuned machine it had been long ago. Then at some point, you may see the beauty in you that everyone else does.

Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, Whole Health Coach and President of Lifestyle Fitness, Inc. For nearly 20 years, Debi has been inspiring and empowering moms to become physically fit and emotionally strong through gradual, lifestyle change. For more information on the Lifestyle Fitness Program, please visit http://www.lifestylefitnessinc.com

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Here’s a great workout video highlighting workout techniques you can do in the comfort of your own home. Use these techniques to build a physique like those in the movie 300.

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By: Raymond Lee

Would you rather swing a golf club than swing your partner? Then perhaps golf is your course to fitness.

Golf is an outdoor game. Your goal is to use a club to send a small ball into each distant hole preferably in as few swings as possible. No two golf courses are the same, so each one is a fresh challenge.

If you’re new to the game, take lessons. They should help you learn how to pick the right club, perfect your swing, and guide your ball through such tricky terrain as high grass, sand traps, water hazards, and hills.

Be sure to plan for several expenses you’ll need clubs, golf balls, and greens fees.

The American Heart Association says golf is a good low-intensity exercise for older adults. If you’re up to golfing without a cart, you may reap extra benefits. In just 20 weeks, middle-aged golfers who played cart-free about twice a week reduced their waistline, increased their HDL (good) cholesterol, and lost weight.

The study also suggests that playing golf regularly without a cart can strengthen your mid-body muscles and so reduce lower back problems, as well as fight general weakness, decreasing your risk of falls and fractures.

If you want to get into the swing of golf, remember these tips.

- Before you start playing, walk the course each day for a couple of weeks. It’s a fine way to get used to the terrain.

- Find a driving range near you and visit it often. It’s a good place to practice your golf swing.

- As part of the warm-up before any golf game, use your golf club as a stretching tool. Hold it horizontally in front of you, and, without arching your back, lift it skyward. Then bring it back down to shoulder height and gently rotate your upper body to the right and then to the left.

- Start out with a shorter backswing, progressing to a full swing as you gain strength and range of motion in your back. However, you can significantly reduce your backswing without affecting your stroke.

- Concentrate on turning your hips as you swing. This will relieve your back and improve your form.

- Improve your golf grip with an old phone book. Open the phone book and moisten your fingertips. Using one hand, press down with your fingertips, and rip, crumple, and discard one page. Alternate hands. Continue doing this until your hands are tired. You should be able to do more pages with your dominant hand. This exercise will improve grip strength, endurance, and flexibility.

- Chasing balls into the woods can raise your risk of tick-borne infections. Consider taking an extra stroke instead. At the very least, wear long sleeve and insect repellant, and be sure to check yourself over for ticks after you retrieve the ball.

If golf isn’t the only sport that interests you, that’s good. Activities that improve your strength, aerobic fitness, and flexibility may help your golf game, too.

FitnessDude :: Sep.29.2007 :: Health, Fitness, Workout :: No Comments »

By: Raymond Lee

Should you work out when you have a cold? How about if you have a fever? For many avid exercisers, especially beginners who have just managed to make walking a habit, stopping to give your body a rest can feel very threatening. You are afraid that if you stop, you may never start again. But there are certain circumstances when exercise can do more harm than good, especially when you are recovering from an illness like the common cold or the flu.

If you decide to exercise when you are stuffed up, make sure you really check with your body first. Do you feel excessive fatigue? How is your breathing? Does it feel difficult to fill your lungs as you normally would? Make sure you keep track of your pulse, both at rest and while you are working. If it seems unusually high, you might want to consider taking another day off.

If you do decide to take up the challenge, take it slower than usual. For example, even though it may be your day for hills, modify your schedule and keep it flat. If it is a fast pace day, walk at a normal speed instead. Don’t try to beat the clock this time. Finally, make sure you drink plenty of water. Hydration is crucial, especially when fighting off a cold. The following is a summary of guidelines you should follow if you decide to walk despite the sniffles:

- Wait until you are in the latter phase of your cold.

- Take your morning pulse; if it is 10 beats higher than normal, take another day off.

- Do a modified version of what you normally would do until you feel better.

- Start out slowly; if you feel okay, pick up the pace gradually.

- Drink plenty of water and make sure you get adequate rest.

- Listen to your body. If it doesn’t feel right, then it probably is not.

A simple stuffy nose is one thing, but exercising when you have a fever or other flu symptoms can be more damaging than good. Because a fever indicates that your body is fighting an infection, your immune system is on overdrive in an attempt to suppress the attacking virus. If you go out and exercise at such a time, you are putting even more strain on an immune system already under extreme stress as it attempts to fight off the intruder. Exercising will steal some of the energy away from the task at hand (healing) and could set your body up for a prolonged and more severe attack.

If it is the flu or fever you suffer from, take time off! Wait until the illness has subsided. Be honest with yourself about how your body feels. Pushing yourself when you are not ready will only drag the healing process out longer, setting your goal further and further back.

FitnessDude :: Sep.29.2007 :: Health, Fitness, Workout :: No Comments »

By: Coach K

What if you could lose all of your pregnancy weight working out only 15 minutes a day, a couple times per week. Truth is, you can, and I know because I’ve done it myself. And I feel great about myself again. Even better, you can still eat a lot of the same things you do right now.

Hard to believe, isn’t it?

Imagine how hard it was for my wife to believe me when I told her. You can believe that she’s always been my toughest customer. But, when she finally did give these exercise techniques a chance, she loved the results. Here’s what she had to say:

My name is Tammi Kauppinen and I had my fifth child (yes, 5th!) in October of 2005. I was 34 years old and after having Keion, I, like every other mom, wanted to lose the baby weight that I put on during pregnancy (which by the way was 43 pounds). I am a fairly small person to begin with so this was a lot of weight to put on for me.

Before I go on, let me tall you that after having my fourth child I worked hard, ate somewhat healthy and got down to a size 2 and some 4’s. When I say that I worked hard, I mean I WORKED HARD. I got up 5 days a week at 4:30 am to get to the gym to get in my 1 1/2 hours at the gym. Rain or shine, and even during a February snowstorm where I ended up in the ditch I dragged myself in to work out. I did weights for about 40 minutes and the rest of the time I spent on the cardio machines. I rotated through the different cardio machines at the gym; the treadmill (which I HATE running), the elliptical, the stairclimber. I got so that I could do 60 minutes of hard intense cardio. I totally saw the results and really didn’t have to curb my eating habits. (I have to tell you that I’m a chips and salsa addict. Anything with salt and I am in heaven!)

So right before I got pregnant with my 5th baby, I weighed about 117 pounds and I am 5′7′. I was fit if I do say so myself. I tried sticking with my workout program once I got pregnancy, but it’s hard to stick with something so intense! Especially the 4:30 am thing, I just wanted to sleep.

Anyway, I’m sure that if you have gotten this far you are wondering why I am writing this and it is NOT to brag trust me! After babe number five, I just still couldn’t get motivated to eat healthy again and lose the weight, plus there was no way that I was going to get back up at 4:30 am after being up all night with an infant. I decided that I was just going to have to be 15 pounds heavier and that I would have to learn to live with it.

Then I listened to a “wise” man and tried a different type of workout. That man turned out to be my husband, Tim. Now, if you’re like me, the last person you want to admit is right is your hubbie. So, I ignored his advice for a long time. Even though he had been a successful athlete and coach for years, there was no way I was going to give him the satisfaction of being able to say “I told you so”.

But, eventually I got so frustrated with myself and the lack of results I was getting from “regular” cardio that I decided to give his way a shot. And (for only the second time that I’m willing to admit it to him), he was right.

What Tim suggested was to add more intensity to my workouts. To include short, intense bursts in my workouts � sprint interval training, he called it. More specifically Tim told me about his favorite type of interval training � running hill sprints.

Remember that I HATE running, but I gave it a try (without telling my dear husband, of course). But seriously, after one workout, I was hooked. All it has taken for me to lose all of my baby weight and stick to my not so great diet has been hill sprinting. I started wearing the clothes I wanted to � and was excited to shop in all my favorite stores again.

For me the best thing about these workouts is that it takes only 15 minutes of my time, a day and two per week. I saw results within one week and I could still eat what I wanted and was losing flab! Plus, it’s about as close to free as you can get. All you need is yourself and some sort of hill or stairs - and it doesn’t matter what kind of shape you’re in now ( because you can adjust this training to any fitness level).

Are there other ways to get back in shape? Sure, I am not saying that working out hard at the gym isn’t worth it. But I know that I haven’t found a more efficient, more effective way to blowtorch the blubber off than by running these sprints.

If you’re a busy mom like me, with limited time but the desire to get back into pre-baby weight (no matter how many kids you’ve had), then I strongly suggest you give uphill fitness training a chance. Believe me, you’re going to love your results. Just don’t tell my husband that he was right.

Tim Kauppinen and his wife Tamara live with their five children near Madison Wisconsin. Tim (or Coach K), has over 20 years experience as an athlete, personal trainer and coach. Coach K is the author of the Uphill Fitness Training Program and the Vertical Velocity Fitness System. He also publishes a FREE daily training email newsletter. Both can be contacted through their website at http://www.makesyoufast.com

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By: Kathryn Martyn Smith, M.NLP

What if there were a simple 3-minute technique you could do anytime you wanted to stop the cravings dead in their tracks, or end your emotional attachment to food?

No matter who you are, where you were raised or what kind of parenting you had, you likely have a few “issues” around food. We crave certain foods at certain times for many different reasons but they all are based on our emotions. You may occasionally eat even though you’re not really hungry, or you may not even know what hungry feels like any more. Do certain events make you want to reach for a snack? Do TV commercials send you to the kitchen even though you just ate dinner? How about a bad day at work or an angry spouse? Does that make you want to just chew on something? You don’t need to know why, but you can change your eating habits and patterns easily.

Changing the way you think about food is nothing new, but up until now you’ve never been given any ideas as to how to make a change in your thinking. It’s easier than you may think.

How to Reduce or even Eliminate Non-stop Snacking

A simple technique taking less than 3-minutes a few times a day can make the difference between feeling in or out-of-control. You want to be driving your own bus? EFT is a derivation of a technique known as TFT (Thought Field Therapy) originally introduced by Dr. Roger Callahan. Callahan discovered while working with a long-time patient that simply tapping under the eye could affect her fear of the water, and his multiple year study of why this occurred began. Engineer Gary Craig took the training to learn TFT but he wondered if simply tapping all the points couldn’t be effective, rather than having to learn elaborate sequences? Craig’s tests were successful and he named his method EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques).

Craig has been instrumental in bringing this process to the world through a free ebook, and inexpensive CD sets that demonstrate the process. Practitioners are spin-off methods are springing up all over, but you can learn it yourself in only a few minutes and then get busy putting it to use.

This technique known as EFT is taking the world by storm and is used for things such as phobia, trauma, and many others. One More Bite’s program, Ending Emotional Eating, uses EFT and NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) for weight loss. You can learn it at no cost by getting The Daily Bites, mini lessons in how to use EFT for losing more weight and ending the pain of regaining after the diet.

Kathryn Martyn Smith, Weight Loss Coach, Master NLP Practitioner, EFT Practitioner and author of Changing Beliefs, Your First Step to Permanent Weight Loss. Visit OneMoreBite-Weightloss.com to see how she gave up 80 pounds over 20 years ago and how you can do the same.

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By: Jessie Mcfarland

There have been many myths written on losing weight that probably explains why some people are successful in losing weight and some not. Here are some common myths on weight loss.

Weight Loss Common Myth # 1 Choose Fat-free food because fats make you fat

This is not true. In fact, certain fats especially the essential fats that have been missing from most people diets actually help us to lose body fat. Fat-free foods have fat removed from its contents and they are not calorie-free. The fat-free foods are loaded with sugar and other carbs that will eventually convert to hard fats. No fat diet or low fat diet is unhealthy and we should learn to differentiate the good fats from the bad fats.

Weight Loss Common Myth #2 Skip breakfast to lose weight.

Studies have shown that people who have breakfast, performs better mentally than those who skips breakfast. If you skip breakfast as a meal, you will tend to overeat during lunch and cause your weight to move up. Your body needs only so much and any excess is stored as fats.

Weight Loss Common Myth #3 Controlling your food intake alone can lose weight

Diet gives you the energy your body needs. If what you consume equals to what your body used up, there is no excess calorie left for storage. The problem comes when the opposite happens and you consume more than you used, then some form of exercise can help you to lose the extra calories. Exercise is an excellent way to increase your body metabolism to burn off fats.

Weight Loss Common Myth # 4 A big stomach needs to eats more

There is no big or small stomach just the cravings and the state of health you are in. If you eat until your stomach is full you may be overeating. Count the calories that you taking and anything in excess should not be eaten. Overeating cause obesity and weight problems and it is harder to remove the extra kilos – you know it!

Weight Loss Common Myth # 5 Being Fat is In My Genes!

You do not blame your genes for the type of food you are consuming. You are living in a high tech environment where internet accessibility is everywhere so there is no excuse to remain overweight that can kill you if unchecked.

Weight Loss Common Myth # 6 Eat Sugar-Free Food is Better

These days there are sugar-free food sold in stores everywhere. Sugar free foods have no sugar sucrose in them but artificial sweetener like Aspartame and Saccharin are often added as substitutes. There are also natural sweeteners like maltitol made from corn added in place of processed sugar. Be aware that sugar-free doesn’t mean calories or carbohydrates-free. Read the food labels for guidance on the calorie count.

Learn the truth and you may well be on the right path in losing weight effectively if you can differentiate between them.

Jessie Mcfarland is your recommended weight loss consultant. Get FREE Insider Access to her opt-in-list, private blog and members-only forum and learn how to lose weight the smart and healthy way at http://weightlossdietclub.com

FitnessDude :: Sep.28.2007 :: Nutrition, Weightloss, Fitness :: No Comments »

By: Jay O.

I am an ordinary guy who was overweight for years. I will share my method for losing weight that works for me. I’m no doctor and I’ve always been fairly healthy. Please consult with your doctor to finalize a weight loss plan that is right for you.

STEP1: Is Being Overweight a Problem?

Many people think being overweight is the origin of all their problems. Is your weight causing you problems at home or work?

STEP 2: Keep track of your weight

Weigh yourself at the same time daily and record your weight. Write it down on your computer or paper.

STEP 3: Find an enjoyable exercise Activity.

I never think about burning calories or losing weight while I’m exercising. That would make time pass too slowly and I would want to quit. I would rather think about something else. Never exercise for the sake of exercising! I search for deer at a national park for my exercise activity. I burn a lot of calories just looking for deer. Make sure you find at least one activity you can do almost everyday. For example, some people participate in group sports once a week, which is great, but it shouldn’t be their only exercise activity. Finding the right activity takes time and effort, so you may have to experience many different activities before you find one that works for you.

STEP 4: Resist Food Cravings

Spontaneous relentless food cravings are hard to resist. All day long you can find fatty, unhealthy, inexpensive, and tasty foods. Trying to eat less of everything will make it harder for you to resist these food cravings. So instead eat healthy meals when you are hungry (lots of fruits and vegetables), not snacks and dessert. Anticipate cravings and have healthy food available. Exercise also helps me control my food cravings.

STEP 5: Make Weight Loss Goals Around 1-2 Pounds Per Week

If you are gaining weight then your first goal should not be to lose weight. Your first goal is to not gain any weight for a week. Next week you should set a goal to lose 1 or 2 pounds. Don’t demoralize yourself by setting unrealistic goals.

STEP 6: Adjust Your Activities Intensity Duration and Frequency To Help You Lose Weight

If I am not losing any weight then I may look for deer for 2 hours instead of 1 hour. I could also hike more frequently like every day instead of every other day. I may also change the intensity at which I hike and hike a little faster. Never try to accomplish unrealistic goals by exercising dangerously.

STEP 7: Try another Activity if your not satisfied with your results or your situation changes 3

If your activity didn’t help you lose weight then don’t give up. Keep Trying different activities. If a hurricane devastates my park then I’ll try a different activity.

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By: Francis Adam

How do you go from fat to skinny in just 3 weeks walking? You do it every day and at every possible moment. Walk as if you had no other way to get to where you were going and you had to get there as quick as possible. Don’t run. Use light weights around your waist and your ankles and carry some in your hands. As you are walking stretch your arms out and do wide motions, circular motions and then raise your arms in an upward position above your head and then lower to shoulder area.

Now here is a technique to make your walking more effective and cause that fat to melt right off your body in just days. First warm up your body gently walking light for about 1 minute. Next walk as fast as you can for 1 minute. Don’t run. Just walk quickly. After one minute slow down and walk normal for 1 minute. Next walk as fast as you can and raise your arms above your head and lower to shoulder area (best to use light hand weights) and repeat all for 1 minute. Now go back to walking at a normal pace and rest arms for 1 minute. Continue to repeat and add circular motions with your arms, wide motions with your arms or any motion you choose. You want to walk fast for 1 minute and then normal for 1 minute all while stretching your arms. It is best to use light weights as weights trim and sculpt the body. You should repeat this for 10 minutes.

Be sure and drink lots of water and add a pinch of sea salt to replace those minerals. As you get stronger and feel better increase up to 30 minutes per day. It is recommended that you walk with this suggested technique 3 to 4 times per week minimum and then walk normal on the other days. You should walk every day as your body needs this type of motion.

You can use bands in place of weights. You can also get bands with weights in them (highly recommended). Bands are a great way to stretch as well as build and tone muscle. You can also do isometrics with the bands. Here is what you do. Walk as fast as you can for 1 minute and stretch your arms outward to your sides and hold in place nice and firm for the 1 minute you are walking fast. After 1 minute rest your arms and walk normal. Repeat for 10 minutes 1 minute intense and 1 minute normal. Choose different arm stretches for each isometric exercise.

Walking is still the best way to take the excess weight off and keep it off of any exercise there is. And the best part is it is free. It is also easy on your joints and knees and just feels good all around. Be diligent to your new walking technique and soon your friends.

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