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How to Lose Weight Safely and Quickly

admin — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 16:26:59 +0000

Losing weight requires major lifestyle changes, including diet and nutrition, exercise, and behavior modification. Once you have made up your mind to lose weight, you should make that commitment and go into it with a positive attitude. We all know that losing weight can be quite a challenge. It takes time, practice and support to change lifetime habits. But its a process you must learn in order to succeed.

1. Change Your Eating Habits – To be successful at losing weight, you need to change your lifestyle and not just go on a diet. This requires cutting back on the number of calories you eat by eating smaller amounts of foods and choosing foods lower in calories. It also means being more physically active.

Consider limiting portion sizes, especially of foods high in calories, such as cookies, cakes and other sweets; fried foods, like fried chicken and french fries; and fats, oils, and spreads. Reducing dietary fat alone without reducing calories will not produce weight loss.

2. Increase Physical Activity – Most health experts recommend a combination of a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight loss.

In addition to helping to control weight, physical activity decreases the risk of dying from coronary heart disease and reduces the risk of developing diabetes, hypertension, and certain cancers. Researchers also have found that daily physical activity

may help a person lose weight by partially lessening the slow-down in metabolism that occurs during weight loss.

Exercise does not have to be strenuous to be beneficial. And some studies show that short sessions of exercise several times a day are just as effective at burning calories and improving health as one long session. Look at the exercising aspect of your program as fun and recreation and not as a form of grueling and sweaty work.

To lose weight and to maintain a healthy weight after weight loss, many adults will likely need to do more than 30 minutes of moderate to intensive physical activity daily.

Doctors now say that walking is one of the best exercises. It helps the total circulation of blood throughout the body, and thus has a direct effect on your overall feeling of health. There are things such as aerobics, jogging, swimming and many other exercises which will benefit a weight loss program. Discuss the options with your doctor and take his advice in planning your exercise and weight loss program.
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How to lose that post-Christmas bulge…

admin — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 15:41:43 +0000

Over-indulged at Christmas & New Year? Feel full, bloated andunhealthy yet again?

Its that time of year when we all promise ourselves we will getfit this year, we will lose those extra pounds and we will joina gym and keep going beyond March – its going to be differentthis year.

And this year, it CAN be different. There IS an alternative totrying every new fad diet thats around; there IS an alternativeto joining a gym and giving up after a couple of months whenyoure not really getting anywhere; there IS a way to help youlook and feel as great as you should do, all day, every day.

The alternative is finding an approach that works for you -finding the diet that makes you feel at your best by identifyingyour metabolic type and finding a way of fitting exercise intoyour daily life so it doesnt feel like an effort or chore thathas to be fitted into your already hectic schedule.

Did you know that it can take only 20 minutes of exercise, fivetimes a week to make improvements in your fitness? Or that thereis a unique diet that identifies the foods that are right foryou? By identifying your individual needs, you will identify notonly which areas of your health & fitness you need to work onbut also which ones you dont, so you can save yourself wastingtime and money on things that just dont work for you.

Working with a Metabolic Typing Advisor helps you identify thefoods that are right for you as an individual – by doing thisand eating right for your metabolic type, your weight shouldnormalise, your energy levels should improve and your cravingsshould reduce if not disappear. And if it sounds expensive, itsnot – you can be typed and have a consultation for the cost of apair of boots! Hows that for good value? – A diet thats rightfor you to help you achieve optimal health for the rest of yourlife for the cost of a pair of winter boots!

And if you are exercising and trying to lose weight, science &research have proven that the most effective combination ofexercise is a moderate amount of cardiovascular exercise withmore resistance training. So for those of you, who pound thetreadmill, swim several hundred lengths or do yoga, Pilates orother aerobics classes, thinking that all those calories youreburning are bound to help you lose weight, think again.

You aremuch more likely to lose weight by replacing some of the cardioexercise with some weight training.

Yes, weights. Most women think lifting weights is for men only -scared theyll get big muscles and look butch. Genetically womendont have the right makeup to gain the same amount of musclemass as men so theyre unlikely to get too big and weighttraining has a massive beneficial impact on preventingosteoporosis in later life.

And before you rush off to join a gym, you might be interestedto know that the weights machines in the gym are unlikely to doyou much good and can even cause injury and faulty movementpatterns. A far more effective way to train is to use one ofthose big bouncy balls that you may have seen – called a Swissor Stability Ball, some dumbbells and a mat. This is all youneed to do a workout at home that strengthens & conditions yourwhole body and helps flatten your stomach at the same time.

But to ensure you are exercising safely, correctly and doing theright exercises for your body, its worth consulting a qualifiedfitness professional, ideally a C.H.E.K. trained professional.These are practitioners who have had some of the highesttraining available and are trained to perform comprehensiveassessments and design exceptional programmes that will get youto your goals faster & more effectively. Unlike other trainers,they will address more than just physical fitness and ensurethat your programme fits into your lifestyle and is sustainablein the long term, not just something you do with them and thenforget about it once youve finished.

If you think its too expensive, then consider how much moneyyoud have wasted by joining a gym and only going for 2 or 3months. Why not put this money towards ensuring you have apersonalised approach to your health & fitness that works? Afterall, whats your health worth to you?

About the author:

Lea Woodward is a fully qualified Health & Wellbeing Coach. Shespecialises in exercise for women, weight loss and correctivepostural exercise. She is C.H.E.K. trained and is a certifiedIntermediate Metabolic Typing Advisor. Using a holisticapproach, Lea addresses all 6 foundational factors of health tohelp her clients feel at their best for long term health. Visitwww.activOne.co.uk for more information.

How to Lift Weights to Lose Weight

admin — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:41:45 +0000

HOW TO LIFT WEIGHTS AND LOSE WEIGHT
The 5 Golden Rules
by Michael Stefano

I was barely fifteen when I bought my first set of weights. My best buddy and I lugged the 110-pound set uphill for the twenty plus blocks from the porting goods store to my parent’s basement. Back then pumping iron was reserved for
bodybuilders and others at the extreme end of the exercise spectrum. But there were a dedicated few of us that found
out just how far a little bit of weight lifting could take you.

Today things have surely changed! The popularity of weight training has soared. We’ve discovered that if not taken to an extreme, lifting weights, or “strength training” is one of the healthiest, most fat burning and body transforming fitness systems you can apply.

This article is not about bashing cardio, as aerobic exercise is a useful adjunct in the fight against fat, but in a slower, more drawn out format. But it is about breaking down the barriers that prevent many more individuals from sharing in the benefits of the most phenomenal approach to health, fitness, and weight loss known to man (and woman) -strength training.

In this new millenium, most fitness experts and exercise physiologists agree, a properly executed strength or weight lifting routine can do the following:

Lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, stabilize blood sugar

Increase bone density, strength, endurance, speed and flexibility

Reduce the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer

Induce weight loss, tone muscles and create a more youthful appearance

Increase strength, endurance and agility

This list goes on. And while you’re deciding if strength training is right for you, here’s a tidbit of information
that may encourage you to partake – 20 or 30 minutes, two to four times per week. That’s the time it takes to do ALL of the exercises necessary to share in the above benefits, including the transformation of your entire body. But there are guidelines that need to be followed to keep your program not only effective but also safe. An early njury will sideline you before you get a chance to see any real results.

The 5 Golden Rules of Strength Training

Rule One: Apply Perfect Form

Strict adherence to perfect form is absolutely crucial with any strength or weight lifting program. Be sure you get
instruction from a reliable source (book, tape or trainer) and follow it to the letter. Always move slowly through your full range of motion with every exercise, and don’t allow speed and / or momentum to help you complete a lift in a haphazard or jerky manner.

Stay in control of the movement
as you go through it smoothly and deliberately, utilizing proper breathing techniques. Be aware of speed and tempo. The part of the lift where you move the resistance against gravity is defined as the positive phase, and when lowered with gravity the term
negative phase is used. Keep the negative phase (a slow count of four) twice as long as the positive (a slow count of two). You can opt to move even more slowly (up to twice as long on both phases), as a way to intensify the set without adding resistance.

Rule Two: Proper Intensity

Applying the right amount of intensity to every set will speed progress, including muscle development and fat loss. Regardless of how much resistance you’re working against, or how many sets and repetitions you do (see rule number three), ALWAYS work to some level of muscle fatigue. Muscle fatigue is defined as the point in the set when you experience some local discomfort or slight pain in the targeted muscle group.

You needn’t take the “no pain no gain” philosophy to the extreme, but you do need to feel a substantial burn to get real results. Lactic acid is the byproduct of anaerobic exercise, and it’s what causes that burning sensation in your muscles when you near the end of a set. Don’t sacrifice perfect form or attempt to lift or go beyond a resistance level you can safely handle just to get that lactic acid burn.

Quite to the contrary, adherence to perfect form will bring upon muscle fatigue and associated burn much faster, and with a reduced risk of injury or mishap.

As mentioned in rule one, slowing speed and tempo is another way to increase intensity when you don’t have the option of creating additional assistance. This works well with exercises that utilize body weight only.

Rule Three: Control Weight, Sets, Reps

Anyone embarking upon a new strength training program wants to know, “How much weight should I lift?” and “How many sets and repetitions should I do?” Your selections here will largely control the overall effect of each workout.

Select a resistance level (or weight) that allows you to hit

fatigue in a pre-established rep range that coincides
with the results you want. But remember the cardinal rule; don’t “waste” a set because you initially picked too
little resistance, work to some level of muscle fatigue regardless of the number or reps completed, and adjust
resistance on subsequent sets.

The more intensely you train, the fewer sets are required to get the same results but limit total sets to two or
three per exercise. If working at the proper intensity levels, your entire workout should be no more than 10 or
15 sets This can be accomplished in one session or split into two (see rule four for more details on frequency of
exercise).

Keep your objectives in mind, the addition of any amount of lean muscle mass will burn more fat 24 hours a day.

Rule Four: Adequate Rest and Recovery

Intense exercise combined with an inadequate amount of rest equals a failed program. Whether you create intensity by doing extra sets or working past muscle fatigue on every
movement, intensity mandates plenty of recovery time.

Let’s take a look at how to make sure we recover properly from set to set, as well as workout to workout. Every workout should start off with a five minute warm up. This could be a walk, jog, step in place, or any such activity. Immediately after the warm up move right into your first set done to fatigue in your correct rep range. So how long do you rest before doing set number two?

Long rest between sets is compatible with lifting heavy weight at low repetitions. A three-minute rest will allow you to recover completely and be ready for a heavy weight on the next set. Shorter rest between sets will lead to more tone, endurance, and fat-burning effect. A recovery time of one
minute or less will keep your heart rate elevated, necessitate the use of a somewhat lower resistance level possibly still more than you used on the first set), and burn a lot more fat.

On a weekly basis, more intensely trained muscles need more rest. If, for whatever reason (illness, age, fitness level), you need to keep intensity at a minimum, repeating two or three full body workouts each week with at least 48 hours between each workout is the way to go.

On the other end of the spectrum, if you’re ready, willing, and able to crank up intensity, be sure to rest an
adequate amount of time before repeating exercise on the
same muscle group (from 48 to up to 96 hours). By splitting your full body routine in half, you can create two separate workouts that train the whole body in two sessions. This would result in four “half” workouts each week.

Rule Five: Utilize Multi-Muscle Movements

Stick to exercises that act upon more than one muscle group. For example, many of us are interested in maintaining lean and well-toned arms. After all, this is the part of your body (man or woman) that gets exposed all summer long, and there’s the temptation to do endless bicep curls or tricep presses.

But the biceps and triceps are relatively small muscles that don’t need a lot of work. As a matter of act, when bench pressing, the chest, shoulders and arms are all trained at
the same time. This translates into a much higher calorie burn and greater overall muscular development. If you want to lose weight when you lift, forget about isolating small muscles.

Do an extra set of exercises like the bench presses for the upper body and squats for the lower body. An easy way to differentiate between exercises that isolate small muscles, and those that work many muscles simultaneously, is to observe how many joints come into play as you go through the full range of motion called for. Multi-muscle movements will work across at least two joints (usually the elbow and shoulder, or the hip and knee). Stick with these “big” exercises that not only work many muscles, and challenge the
body in a more functional capacity, but bring a host of balancing and stabilizing muscles into play as well.

Quick Review of the 5 Rules

Rule 1: Adhere to perfect form, following instructions/illustrations closely

Rule 2: Accelerate progress and overall results by increasing intensity levels

Rule 3: Control weight lifted and reps performed to bring about desired results

Rule 4: Adequate rest and recovery time is essential to continued success

Rule 5: Stick to multi-muscle movements like squats and bench presses

About the Author

Michael Stefano: Author of The Firefighters Workout Book, Not Just For Firefighters! Special Offer: Lose weight and get in the shape of your life with the FREE Train For Life Newsletter, as well as customized workouts for both men and women.
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How to Have a Beautiful Skin

admin — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 15:41:44 +0000

Your skin is the largest organ of your body, just like your heart or your kidney. Its job is to protect your insides so it is important for it to be healthy. If you eat a healthy diet, drink lots of water, keep it clean, and protect it from the sun, your skin will stay healthy all your life.

A skin care program is the combination of skin care products and a routine that will be most beneficial to the skin. You will first need to consider your diet and type of life-style since these two factors play an important role in the health of a persons skin.

Diet – Eat Well

What you put into your body has a huge effect on how the outside looks and feels. Eating healthy foods is important. Remember to feed and nourish your skin by eating the proper foods. Give your skin a drink too. Eight glasses of are essential to maintaining your skins elasticity and suppleness, say experts. The water you choose can be sparkling water, mineral or straight from the tap. You still cant beat the old fruit and vegetable diet when it comes to good health and a good complexion.

Hygiene – Keep your skin clean.

You need to give some thought and consideration to the type of makeup you use. And be sure to clean your tools regularly. Things such as cosmetic brushes get dirty and can carry bacteria and germs and may cause skin irritations and breaking out. A good way is to soak brushes for about 10 minutes in a dish of warm, soapy water using mild liquid detergent or baby shampoo. Rinse and blot excess moisture with a towel and stand the brushes, handle end down, in a tall glass until they are thoroughly dry.

Keep environmental pollutants from being absorbed into the skin with a good moisturizer that also acts as a skin barrier. Check the labels for those with added Vitamin A, C and E, which help

block the penetration of pollutants.

Exercise – keep fit

A good exercise program such as aerobics can activate and rejuvenate the skin and improve circulation and blood flow. Also, body sweat triggers production of sebum, which is the skins own natural moisturizer.

Sleep – get an adequate amount of quality sleep

Be sure to get enough sleep. An adequate amount of quality sleep can help recharge and rejuvenate the body, making it more resilient. Lack of sleep can lead to tired lifeless skin and circles under the eyes. To avoid morning eye or facial puffiness, sleep on your back so fluid doesnt collect there. And, you can keep the oil from your hair away from your face by wearing a head covering or a soft headband when you go to bed.

De-Stress – RelaxGet serious about stress reduction. Skin conditions such as acne appear on many people who are stressed out, and chronic skin conditions then to get worse. Set aside quiet time to meditate or daydream. Breathing exercises are excellent for reducing stress. And keep in mind that too much stress can affect your overall health as well as your complexion. A more detailed version of this article is available at: http://hair-removal-tips.blogspot.com/
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HOW TO FIND A GYM AND START EXERCISING

admin — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:27:00 +0000

There is hardly a week that passes without an article or study touting the benefits of exercise. Exercise to cure cancer, exercise to lose weight, feel better, live longer, and stop dementia, the list appears endless. The benefits of exercise sound fantastic but there is just one problem. You have to exercise to gain the benefits! For many, this is a big problem.

So, what can you do to get yourself motivated to join the wonderful world of exercising? A great solution is to join a gym where you are in the company of like-minded people. Joining a gym for the first time or after a period of inactivity can be a little scary. I hope this article will make your fitness journey a little easier.

Aren’t all gyms pretty much the same?

The short answer would be. … NO. Every gym has it’s own personality both in the equipment and the type of people it attracts. Some gyms cater to weight lifters with lots of free weights and little else, while other facilities might cater to working women and offer activities such as yoga, spinning or aerobics. There are locally owned gyms and nationwide chains. Small gyms as well as mega fitness centers. There is a gym for everybody but it will take a little footwork to find your perfect fit.

What’s the most important feature when looking for a gym?

In my opinion, location must be considered before anything else. Absence will not make the heart grow fonder. A gym more than 10 minutes from your home or office will end up not getting used. If you like to work out in the morning you might want to stick with gyms close to home. If you’re a lunchtime sweat maven then a gym near work could be a better option. Some of the larger chains may have facilities by both work and home. In addition, if you travel, gyms with multiple locations may let you work out for FREE, or at a discount, if they have a facility at your travel destination.

Other Features to Consider
Membership Clientele – Check out the other patrons in the gym you are considering. Each gym has it’s own personality. Is it mostly women or men? Is everybody wearing fashionable workout gear or is it a shorts and t-shirt crowd? Does it cater to families or is it an adult’s only gym?

Equipment – The quality and variety of equipment is very important if you plan on starting a comprehensive fitness program. Is the equipment well maintained? Check to see how many machines are “out of order”. Check to see if free weights are offered as well as machines. Is there an adequate cardio section with plenty of bikes, climbers and treadmills? These tend to be high use pieces of equipment so it is important that the facility have

several.

Hours – Everybody has different times for his or her workouts. Make sure the gym you choose will accommodate your schedule. If you are an early bird and your gym opens at 10:00 a.m. then you are probably going to end up not using it despite the other features you find appealing.

Price – Don’t get fooled by a low-ball price. Make sure the membership includes the use of everything of interest to you. Some gyms have a low membership fee and then charge extra for using the tennis courts, pool, classes etc. Read the fine print. Also, there are all-inclusive low priced gyms that are in the business of selling memberships and don’t really care what happens after you sign up. You may find that half your town has a membership and you have to wait in line to use the equipment.

Management – Is there an active owner or manager on the premises? What is there policy regarding restacking your weights and the playing of loud music? In some gyms, anything goes and you may hear 3 or 4 different stereos playing at the same time, weights are thrown around and you can never find the equipment you would like to use. This is a sign of poor and inattentive management and should probably be removed from consideration.

Everybody is different and there is not a single solution for picking the ideal gym. The key is to find a place that you feel comfortable and that you will use on a regular basis. Working out is a habit that takes time to form. Don’t make an impulsive decision that will cause you to lose your desire to get in shape.

Before making a commitment, visit and workout at a few gyms that you are considering. Most facilities will let you try them out for a few days. Make sure you go at the times you would if you were to join. This will give you a feel for how crowded the equipment is at that time. Now, the only thing left to do is just go out and GET STARTED!!

Here is a list of several gyms with nationwide locations. These will offer a good starting point on your quest for the perfect gym. Check for locations in your area.

http://www.powerhousegym.com/

http://www.goldsgym.com/

http://www.worldgym.com/

http://www.ballyfitness.com/

http://www.24hourfitness.com/
Mike Brooks has been a life long follower and proponent of the fitness lifestyle. Through his avid research, Mr. Brooks has come to the realization that being healthy is a choice and encompasses not only proper diet but also a fitness regimen that includes the mind, body and soul. Mike Brooks is the publisher and editor-in-chief for the health information site http://www.Ultimatehealthreport.com

How To Effectively Clean A White Tongue, The Cause Of Bad Breath

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:41:44 +0000

Have you ever noticed that sometimes you have a white tongue? A white tongue is something that nobody wants to have. Why? A white tongue not only looks abnormal, but if left untreated, its a strong indication of a bad breath problem.

People who have a white tongue, also known as a geographic tongue, are definitely more likely to experience an abnormally colored tongue. Geographic tongue simply means a tongue that has lots of grooves and fissures in it. These grooves and fissures make an excellent breeding ground for the anaerobic bacteria that cause bad breath and a white tongue. Under certain conditions, a geographic tongue can be white, yellow, even black in color. A geographic tongue can also be coated and sometimes dry and cracked. The way around this problem is simply making sure that your tongue is kept as clean as possible. But…not all tongue cleaning is created equal.

Tongue cleaning or tongue scraping is a process that the majority of people in the United States dont do on a daily basis. Yet, its one of the most important steps you can take to keep your breath clean and fresh!

MYTHS ABOUT CLEANING A WHITE TONGUE

MYTH #1: You have to scrape hard to clean a white tongue. This is false! You do not need to scrape your tongue so hard that it bleeds. In general, pressing harder does not remove more bacteria. You simply need to press hard enough that the tongue cleaner youre using is pressed flush across the surface of your white tongue. Try not to leave any gaps.

MYTH #2: Tongue Cleaning Alone Prevents Bad Breath. This is also false! Tongue cleaning alone does not kill the bacteria that cause bad breath that are breeding below the surface of a white tongue. It simply removes the gunk on the surface. This gunk (mucus and food debris) is a food source for anaerobic bacteria, the cause of a white tongue.

MYTH #3: You must use a complex, expensive gizmo to successfully clean your tongue. Again false! Really, all you need is a fairly rigid instrument, that you can easily make flush on the surface of your white tongue and cover the largest area possible. Those electronic tongue cleaners you see can be helpful if you have arthritis, difficulty with coordination, or in general have a a tough time performing some simple actions on tongue cleaning, which Ill outline below.

Tongue cleaning is really not that difficult to do, and its not even very time consuming. That extra minute or two you spend on your tongue per day can reap huge

rewards in preventing bad breath. Itll help prevent a white tongue, return it to its normal color, and most importantly cut down on bad breath.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO SUCCESSFULLY CLEAN A WHITE TONGUE

STEP 1: Starting at the base of your tongue, place a tongue cleaner/scraper flush against your tongues surface and make slow sweeping strokes from the back to the front. You can start at either side of your tongue and work your way across to the other side. Depending on the tongue cleaner you are using, you might need to make three to four different swaths across your white tongue.

STEP 2: Once the surface debris from your white tongue has been removed, apply a small bead of toothpaste to the head of your tongue cleaner. Make sure your toothpaste does not contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate because this ingredient will dry out your mouth. I recommend using TheraBreath Oxygenating Toothpaste (http://www.therabreath.com/products.asp?CAT=3).

STEP 3: Gently coat the surface of your tongue (as far back as possible without gagging yourself) with the toothpaste. This allows the toothpaste to penetrate below the surface of your tongue and neutralize those sulfur-producing anaerobic bacteria. Believe it or not, there are more bacteria in the rear of your tongue than in the front!

STEP 4: Once your tongue is coated, allow the toothpaste to stay on the surface of your tongue as long as you can. Up to 90 seconds is ideal. If you begin to cough, or your gag reflex kicks in, thats okay, just spit whenever you need to.

STEP 5: Ideally, its best to leave the toothpaste on the surface of your tongue, while you brush your teeth normally.

Following this routine daily gives you the most benefit possible in cleaning a white tongue. This routine will help prevent white tongue, keep your breath fresh, and give a geographic white tongue its best possible chance at maintaining the normal, healthy, pink color that everyone would like to have.

About the Author: Dr. Harold Katz is the worldwide expert on the topics of bad breath, halitosis, and dry mouth. Searching for a bad breath solution? To receive your FREE copy of his easy-to-read “Bad Breath Bible” visit: http://www.TheraBreath.com/web/art/L-HTCWT.asp

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How To “Choose” Weight Loss

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:41:43 +0000

I want to give you one of the most powerful keys I have everlearned and studied over the past few years.

You can have anything, be anything, and do anything in life ifyou just make the choice to do so.

The power to choose whatever you want is something that thewords written here cannot give justice to. Your future has nothappened yet. In fact, you create your future. The choices thatyou make today will shape your destiny later in life. The factthat you are reading this book tells me that there is somethingthat you want to change in the future regarding your presentfitness and weight loss situation.

You can make it a habit to chose what it is you want in life. Infact, weight loss is also a choice you make. Much like you choseyour mate, your occupation, or your place of residence, you canchose to lose weight and stay thin.

Being overweight is not a life-long sentence you have beenhanded down with nothing you can do about it. You can choose tochange your situation at any moment. If you are at a moment ofcomplete frustration with your current weight, now is as good atime as any to make the choice to change.

Is it a choice you are willing to make? Are you unsure of thefirst step to take after youve made the choice to change?

Do not worry. We are going to go over those steps. I am going tostart with a clean slate with you, so even if you know littleabout losing weight, you will be successful.

Please do not make weight loss and weight management any harderthan it really has to be. Sure, the willpower required may be atest of character, but the actual process required to loseweight isnt physiologically difficult.

You have to expend, or burn off, more calories than you consume.It seems as though the more we become technologically advancedas a society, the more overweight we also become.

Also, with all of the confusing and conflicting opinions on thebest weight loss methods that are available, people are misledand misinformed about what it truly takes to lose weightpermanently.

Its as though many people have suffered “paralysis byanalysis”. There is so many different points of view that becomeoverwhelming, it causes some people to throw their hands up anddo nothing. The way to make weight loss permanent is to replaceyour old unproductive habits that created an unhealthy lifestylewith newer habits that support losing weight. It starts withchoosing to do so.

Exercise your power of choice. You can choose to have anything,be anything, and do anything if you are willing to chose it. Itis a tool at your disposal whenever you need it.

In fact, the very best tool you can use for long lasting weightloss is the tool between your ears. Your brain is the best pieceof equipment you can use to lose weight and keep it off. Themore you feed your mind with powerful, results producinginformation, the better youll be.

Study weight loss. Make it your mission. But do not lose thesimplicity of it.

Weight loss is no harder than choosing to eat right every threeor four hours (the most important process in weight loss andweight management), exercising with some weights/resistance twoto three times a week, and doing some form of cardio/aerobicstwo to three times a week.

To lose weight and stay in great shape does not require any morethan 2 to 3 hours a week total of exercise. Ive trained manypeople that have managed to stay incredibly thin and in greatshape with only 2 hours a week total of exercise.

It all comes down to the way you choose to eat and live. It isyour choice of lifestyle that determines what you weigh.

The most important step you can take is to make the choice thatyou are going to commit to this and stick with it until youaccomplish what it is you want.

There are going to be many days where you want to throw in thetowel and call it quits. But choose not to.

Have faith that you will get what you want. It will requirepatience and persistence, but so do all good things in life.

I asked you to dream about how it would feel to have your idealbody. How it would feel to be as thin as you want to be and asenergetic and as vibrant as youd like to be. How would you feelto have the strength and flexibility you want and to rid yourbody of those nagging aches and pains.

Dare to dream a little and then choose to go after and makethose dreams come true. Theres a huge difference betweenidentifying what it is you want and choosing to go after it.Identifying what you want is the first step in the process.

You must then make the choice to go after it. In fact, Ive justgiven you the key that will unlock any fitness

goal you may havenow or in the future.

The key to permanent weight loss and superb health is the factthat you choose it. Weight loss, muscle toning, or any fitnessgoal you may have is simply a choice that you make.

Anything you want in life, any goal or desire can be yours ifyou simply choose to go after it. Things just do not fall intoplace naturally and without effort. Yes, they do fall, just notwhere you want them to.

You must first “think” of what it is you want and then choose togo after it. And if you do not get what you want? Try it again.Keep trying until you get it.

If you are persistent enough and work hard enough, whatever youwish for will be yours.

Whether you want to lose fat or gain lean muscle and increasestrength, you choose to do so.

In fact, life boils down to a series of choices. The betterchoices you make, the better your life will be.

You can choose to slim down and fit into those jeans or you canchoose to give into your false feelings of hunger anddeprivation.

You can choose to get behind the wheel after drinking or you canchoose to hand the keys to a friend. Some of the choices youmake have a long lasting and dramatic impact on your lifeforever.

The great thing is, if you choose to go after weight loss, youcan be assured that its within your reach because others haveaccomplished it. Any problems that you may face in life, chancesare that someone has faced them and has already battled andconquered them.

Just follow what it is they did to come out on top. The questionof whether or not its possible is not an issue. Its whether ornot you go after it. In fact, the choices you make dictate thelife you will lead.

Where you are today is the result of all the choices you havemade up to this point.

If you want better, you must make better choices.You can eithermove ahead or stay behind.

Remember, weight loss is a choice. Its a choice, much like wechose to go to school to further our education or a choice totake a new job.

We only do things after we make the conscious decision to dothem and to put our heart into them.

You can want anything in life, but its what youre willing togo after that matters. Look at your list of goals that you haveidentified.

Are you willing and determined to accomplish each and every oneof those goals on the list?

Its that one small factor, the step between identifying yourgoal and choosing to go after it, that will determine whetheryou succeed at weight loss or not.

Simply having goals and choosing to accomplish them is whatdistinguishes successful people from those that merely wish.

It wasnt until I made the conscious choice to do a bodybuildingshow that I began making plans about how I was going to win it.

It had started with a thought about what I wanted and how I wasgoing to get it. But it wasnt until I made the absolute choiceto do it that I took it seriously.

Choice is powerful. Choice can be the ignition switch that firesup your vehicle that will allow you to reach your goals.

Like I said at the top. You can choose to have anything, beanything, or do anything. The choice is yours.

Begin using your power of choice. Make it a habit to chose whatit is you want in life and then resolve to get it. After youhave thought about what you want, choose to go after it. So manypeople live lives of quiet desperation because they do not makethe choice to act upon their dreams.

For whatever reason they are held back by fear and often timeschoose not to realize their dreams. Like I mentioned earlier, ifyou can dream it, you can achieve it.

Look over your list of goals you have written. I want you tomake the choice, right now, whether or not you are going to goafter your goals.

Choosing to go after your goals is like switching the “On”switch of a piece of machinery. Until you make the consciouschoice to get what you want, you are still in limbo. By makingthe conscious choice to go forward, you start the process oftaking steps to realize your goals.

Look over your list of weight loss goals. Are you going to makethe choice to go full steam. Is something still holding youback? I can tell you from personal experience, until you makethe choice to go after something, the likelihood of yourealizing that goal is slim.

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How to Burn Pure Fat and Lose Weight More Quickly

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:41:36 +0000

If you’re trying lose weight, maintain your weight, or sculpt your body, than you’re probably trying to discover how to burn pure fat. You want to know what you can do to make your body burn fat faster and more efficiently.

Well, take heart, there is a way to turn your body into an efficient fat burning, weight eliminating machine, but it involves work. The question is “Are you willing to work once you learn how to burn pure fat from your body?” because it will take some effort on your part.

Effort, you say, what kind of effort? Well, there is no miracle pill or supplement to make your body burn fat without any work on your part. But there are supplements to help you body burn fat more efficiently. However, for the purpose of this article, we’ll stick to the basics.

In order to rid your body of its fat stores, you must find a balance of diet and exercise that works. Ahh, exercise – yes, there is it is – there’s your magic secret to burning pure fat from your body.

Let’s start with some scientific facts here. During the first 15-20 minutes of exercising, your body uses its stores of carbohydrates to fuel your body. After this time, it taps into its fat stores. This means that you need to exercise for at least 20 minutes or more to be sure you’re burning excess fat.

Now, if your goal is to lose weight, then there are a few things to consider in your endeavor. First of all, you want to be sure that you’re losing fat and not muscle. Well, you might think, “Hey, weight is weight, right?” You couldn’t be more wrong.

First of all, you

definitely do not want to lose muscle weight. Although it’s true that muscle weighs more than fat, it’s also true that muscle needs more energy to operate. This revs up your metabolism and helps you to burn calories a lot faster, thereby making your body burn its fat stores for energy.

So, if you want to learn how to burn pure fat, then you need to learn how to build muscle. Okay, ladies, you may be thinking, I don’t want to look like some muscle bound body builder. But I assure you, this will not happen. Women are just not genetically built to bulk up, unless they have more testosterone than normal in their systems.

What will happen is that you’ll notice that you’re slimming down and your clothes fit better, even if the needle on the scale does not budge. Your body will become much more efficient at burning fat helping you to lose weight.

So if you’ve been killing yourself with aerobic activity and still are unable to lose those last few pounds, then building a little muscle very well may be the answer.

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When The Going Gets Tough — The Tough Keep Going

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:35:55 +0000

If youve been in a job search for more than a few weeks you may be experiencing the feelings of defeat and despair, not to mention the urge to give up. Its been a tough year, and then some, for those who have lost jobs for whatever reason. Interviewing with no second interviews or offers coming in begins to wear thin – very fast.

Here are some tips to keep your spirits up when youre feeling down during this process.

1. Dont give up.

You may have heard some of these stories before but they remain inspirational.

. Thomas Edison patented 1,093 inventions in his lifetime, but it took him 10,000 attempts to make an electric light bulb work.

. Walt Disneys Mickey Mouse series failed to become an instant hit, but he kept trying and in 1928 he added sound and made it an electrifying success.

. Milton Hershey failed several businesses before he became the Chocolate King and built Hershey town. He even went bankrupt in his first business venture.

(Source Milana Leshinsky – http://www.accpow.com)

These are great successes-after-failure stories that couldnt have happened if these people hadnt continued to pursue their dreams. Anyone can give up — that’s easy! The challenge is to pick yourself up after a failure and move forward. That is what will set you apart from the pack.

2. Accept the ups and downs

Its not unusual to have highs and lows during your job search. Some days you may even feel like youre on an emotional roller coaster. Everything looks hopeful one moment with a job prospect ahead, and then it changes to dark and dismal in the next moment when you receive a rejection. Accepting the fact that this is a stressful time you are going through and that a great deal of it is out of your control will help you put things into perspective.

3. Give yourself permission to fail.

It is very disappointing when you feel like you aced the interview and then wait for the promised call that never comes. Be realistic – you arent going to get a job offer after every interview. Think of it this way, you didnt marry every date you ever dated (at least most of us didnt), and you arent going to get a job offer after every interview. And maybe thats a good thing, at least some of the time. Remember, you are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you.

4. Work on controlling stress

Stress becomes a problem when it begins to affect your lifestyle and health. Are you waking up in the middle of

the night or skipping meals because you are feeling really down or upset? You may need to talk to someone who is a professional to get some advice about relaxation techniques. Park and Recreation departments in most cities offer relaxation courses of some kind — yoga, pilates, aerobics, or stress control exercises — for a nominal fee, that could assist you in getting back on balance.

5. Continue to get out there

Study after study published continues to indicate that networking is still the number one way to land a job. Take advantage of every opportunity to be with groups of people. This encompasses everything from your childs soccer game to a Chamber of Commerce event. Informal networking can happen at any moment and when you least expect it. An example is of a man waiting for a bus. He struck up a conversation with another man also waiting for the bus and ended up getting a job lead and an eventual offer. No one can predict when an opportunity might come your way.

6. Prepare yourself

Preparing ahead of the interview will give you a definite advantage. What this means is getting focused about what you want the interviewer to know about you. You are presenting a picture of you with words. It is important to identify what makes you unique and what added value you can bring to the position. Reading through the job posting you are applying for and getting a sense of what it will take to do this job will help you look at the process from interviewers point of view. You want to let the interviewer know that you are the solution to the problem, and the best person for the job.

7. Keep in mind – you are not alone

Remember, it is an extremely tight job market and that for every job opening there are four or five equally qualified candidates standing in line behind you. It is essential that you are prepared, focused, and able to tell the interviewer what makes you unique and why you are the best person for the job.

Keeping upbeat is a part of your job right now. When you begin to give into the dark side you will project that to others. You want to stay as upbeat as possible, particularly while interviewing. Bringing confidence and energy to the interview are the two most important ingredients to connecting with the interviewer.

Carole Martin is a celebrated author, trainer, and an interview coach. Her books, *Interview Fitness Training Workbook* and *Boost Your Interview IQ* (McGraw Hill) have sold thousands of copies world-wide. http://www.InterviewCoach.com

Coping With Stress, Its Effects On Your Skin And Health, And Turning Back The Clock

admin — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:38:59 +0000

Stress comes in many forms, workplace stress, family stress, grief over loss of a loved one, etc… Some can be avoided, but as we know, many cannot. Some people handle stress better than others, and some even thrive onit.Regardless, stress takes its toll.

Stress has been proven to rid your body of many essential vitamins and minerals. Particularly vitamins C, E, and B. This leads to lethargy, lower focussed mental activities (clinically stress causes more erratic brain activity and a reduction in short term and long term memory), drying out and aging of the skin (in some), and in others a increase in the sebaceous gland activity – which usually brings postules, acne, and rosacea – which all bring more stress as we then become more entangled in how others view our physical appearance.

We cannot stop all stress, but we can take steps to stop or limit its toll on our skin and body. Take a full vitamin suplament every day. Eat a well balanced diet – especially fish meat like salmon (high in omega 3s which is proven to increase brain function and cellular activity, but it also is proven to reduce the aging process of the skin and make cuts and bruises heal faster). Eat more raw fruits and vegetables – atleast 5 servings per day – you will see a notable difference in 4-6 weeks and you will feel better (along with better colon health.

Exercise more often. Aerobic exercise has been proven to release powerful hormones that actually counteract the harmful chemicals and results of stress as it will also improve your bodys

abilities to cope with oxidants.

I cant say enough about meditation and prayer. Study after study have proven a reduction in every skin and body malody even cancer symptoms from people that pray and meditate daily. Take 20 minutes every day and do this you will also live longer.

The latest rage is skin peels for a quick fix. Skin peels will slough off the top layers of skin and reveal fresher, cleaner skin. The most effective are TCA peels and phenol peels (phenol peels are dangerous and should only be performed by a licensed plastic surgeon). TCA, trichloroacetic acid, is a medium depth skin peel that works on the most skin ailments – aging skin, sun damage, even has been proven to treat and cure acne. No other skin peel can safely do all that a TCA peel can.

So there you have it – clear, younger skin in 500 words. Great advice to follow and dont forget to always run anything new by your doctor. They are licensed for a reason and know whats best for you. by your doctor. They are licensed for a reason and know whats best for you.

About The Author

David Maillie is a chemist with over 12 years experience in biochemical research and clynical analysis. He is an alumni of Cornell University and specializes in biochemical synthesis for public, private, and governmental interests. He can be reached at M.D. Wholesale: http://www.bestskinpeel.com or by visiting or http://www.mdwholesale.com.