Fat Loss 4 Idiots Review

I always marvel at the reports I get from men and women who claim to have gained 10 pounds over a weekend. In truth, this is next to impossible. It doesn't matter how much you try to pig out, you just couldn't gain 10 pounds of fat in a weekend. Not even 5 pounds. Nor 3. Maybe 1, but no more.

So despite how much weight you worry you are going to gain this Easter weekend, the truth is, it's tough to actually gain pounds of fat in a weekend.

Take for example the traditional notion that there are 3500 calories in a pound of fat. To even gain 3 pounds of fat over a weekend, you'd need to consume an extra 10,500 calories. Now that's tough. In fact, that's about the number of calories in 19 Big Mac's.

Now please tell me you don't eat 19 Big Mac's in a weekend?

If you do, then you have trouble. Plus, that doesn't take into account the 1500-2000 calories a normal person burns each day. So over a 3 day weekend, you'd have to throw another 10 Big Macs into your diet to gain the 3 pounds in one weekend for our example. So let me know how eating 29 Big Macs in 3 days turns out.

I really hope no one tries that!

Also, take a look at this study. Researchers from Virginia State University gave men an extra 1000 calories per day for 8 weeks. For most people, that would be a tough challenge to eat that many extra calories unless they were eating all types of junk food.

By the end of the 8 week study, the men gained an extra 11 pounds. That's 11 pounds after 8 weeks of "pigging out", not just a weekend where they went to the Outback Steakhouse and had a "Blooming Onion".

Reference: Obesity 15:3005-3012 (2007)

What most people see on the scale after a weekend of "road trip eating" is just an increase in fluid retention due to the high-sodium and high-carbohydrate diet, as well as some fat (but certainly not 10 pounds of it in only 48 hours).

So the next time you get off track with your weekend eating and are shocked to discover that you've gained 10 pounds, just take a deep breath and realize that is not an accurate measurement of the real damage.

If you get off track, just focus on getting back in charge of your nutrition, sticking to whole, natural foods, and cutting out the high-sodium, high-carbohydrate processed snacks. This shouldn't be too hard, because you'll probably feel terrible from the weekend's junk food.

In addition to returning to fruits, vegetables, nuts, and protein for your meals during the week, make sure to add three total body resistance training workouts and 3 interval cardio workouts to help you burn fat and return to your normal weight.

Start with a bodyweight warm up, then do resistance training supersets to boost your metabolism, and then finish the workout with fat burning interval training.

If you do that, you'll lose weight, not gain fat!

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In the never ending quest to lose weight people try all sorts of different diets, exercise routines and weight loss supplements. What most people dont realize is that if they are asking the question, what are the steps to increase my metabolism? The answer is usually a combination of those three things.

Many others who have tried to lose weight and not succeeded may also ask why is it important to increase my metabolism? If you understand what metabolism is then you come to realize how important it is when it comes to loosing weight. Metabolism is quite simply the rate at which your body burns calories. The more calories burn the more weight you can loose. There is a catch, you have to burn more calories then you consume. Now the amount of calories the human body burns can vary depending on any number of factors including age, weight, hormonal changes, diet, and fitness level.

While there isnt much you can do about your age and hormonal changes as you age is a subject best discussed with a doctor you can take steps to control your weight and increase your metabolism with diet and exercise.

When it comes to diet and your metabolism the first thing to understand is how many calories you are eating. The more calories you eat the more calories you need to burn in order to loose or maintain a certain weight. If you live a completely sedentary life your body only needs around 1500 calories a day to exist. The problem is it is very easy to eat 1500 or more calories in just one meal. In fact a normal candy bar contains anywhere from 250-350 calories. As you lead a more active life style the calories needed to maintain your weight go up, but it is important to remember that any excess calories will be stored as fat.

With diet it is important to eat healthy and nutrient dense foods. Foods that contain high sugar concentrations put great stress on the body and are quickly and easily converted to fat stores. It has been theorized in scientific studies that there are foods that actually require more calories to digest then they themselves contain. These negative calorie foods are mainly from the fruits and vegetables families and it is thought they cause a calorie deficit because of their high fiber content.

Aerobic and resistance exercise is another step to increase metabolism. Exercise places stress on the muscular and cardiovascular systems causing them to adapt and grow stronger. Part of this process involves the burning of calories, not only during the exercise routine but also post-workout. This post-workout metabolism increase happens because the body is recovering from the stress places on it by the workout. What most people dont realize is that lifting weights actually breaks down the muscle being used. After the workout the body rebuilds the muscles to be bigger and stronger and to do this requires energy in the form of calories burned.

So if you are asking yourself what are the steps to increase my metabolism? It is actually quite simple. Eat a healthy diet of nutritious food and start an exercise program that incorporates both aerobic exercise and resistance training.

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Would you like to know how to calculate your body fat percentage? When most of us think about about losing weight, the amount of fat you are carrying around is actually much more important than weight.

If you should be measuring anything, it should be body fat percentage, not weight. Your weight does not accurately reflect the level of your fitness.

Body fat is measured with what is known as Body Mass Index, or BMI.

A women that is in shape should have a body fat percentage range from 21% to 31%.

If you are in fantastic shape, your body fat percentage could be as low as 10%.

For men, if you are fit and in shape, your body fat percentage should be between 14% and 25%. If you are in excellent shape, your body fat percentage could be as low as 2%.

To calculate your body fat percentage, write down how much you weigh but you have to be honest. Remember, no one will see this but you. Multiply your weight by 703.

Next, write down your height, in inches. Multiply by that same number. Then you will divide your weight number by your height number. That is your BMI.

For example, if your weight were 150 pounds x 703, your weight answer would be 105,450. If your height is 54, that would be 64 inches x 64 for a total of 4,096. Taking the 105,450 divided by 4,096, you come out with a BMI of 25.7.

There are other ways to measure your body fat percentage but this will give you a quick idea of where you are at.

If you are thinking about about losing weight, remember the amount of fat you are carry around is actually much more important than weight.

If you use the method above to figure out your current body fat percentage, you'll be on your way to a much healthier fitness level.

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Now that Christmas is over and you have fully recovered from your New Years Eve, the time has come to stand upon your scales and assess the damage. My worst trait is feeling unhappy with my body shape, I know that if I need to lose a few inches round my waist I will still lick that last bit of chocolate sauce from the bottom of my pudding bowl (that came perfectly wrapped with my matching dinner sets). With a momentary satisfaction of how delicious, that dessert was, I then find myself bogged down with guilt.

Christmas is a time to indulge and relax. Forget about healthy eating during this period, regardless of whether you are at work, in town shopping or at home with family, someone is bound to open a new box of chocolates. For my Christmas present this year, I was pleasantly surprised to have received more dinner sets, beautifully designed with two extra dessert bowls large enough to fit a pint and half of ice cream - just what I needed for the coming New Year.

Therefore, for my New Year's resolution I had decided upon, is to stay strict with my diet, eat wholesome organic foods (steering clear from packaged microwave foods) and keep my new dinner sets for a more special occasion. However, each time I looked at my new dining set it did entice me to organize and plan a nice evening indoors with friends eating proper home cooked meals. My father was a restaurateur in his younger days, so food and cooking is a passion in my family.

Therefore keeping a healthy waistline has been an issue since I can remember! Growing up in a family where dinner parties were common practically every week, with the main course being rice and curry, I became more accustomed to just eating however much I wanted to without a care or worry in the world. Then came the annoying period of my teenage years - when I started to develop hips, hormones and bad skin! Where one person appreciates the delicacies of fine food served on fine china, I had to become more conscious of how much I would spoon onto my plate.

I have, over the years, learnned that dieting and weight management need not be an obsession, before you know it, you will be finding yourself feeling guilty about every spoonful of food you put into your mouth. It is a well-known fact that long-term weight loss is far more beneficial and longer lasting than fast crash dieting. Fast weight loss does work for a short period of time, but what would be the point of enjoying your efforts for a short period when you can learn to maintain a healthy weight without sacrificing too much of your favorite foods.

The trick is to learn how to control how much you eat; fatty foods are not necessarily the enemy. In fact eating the right balance of protein, carbohydrate and fat is the answer to a smoother weight loss. Eating more protein food for lunch and dinner keep you sustained and less likely to crave. Eating complex carbohydrate such as rice, fruit and vegetables will ensure good slow-release energy and keep you filled for longer. Fats, in moderation can also provide good energy as well be beneficial for your skin, hair and nails; if you are training at the gym, it is essential you replenish the Omega nutrition in your body, by consuming more oily fish, milk, cheese and eggs.

Therefore, if you are someone who likes to whip out your favourite dining china set and holds many dinner parties keep in mind that you do not have to scare your friends by preparing something that will taste, quite frankly, terrible because of your dieting restrictions. Balance the portions out and put a sensible amount of your main nutritional needs - as long as you have a good protein, fat and carbohydrate ratio it is possible to lose weight and still enjoy parties with friends.

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Xenadrine EFX claims to be a clinically proven potent ephedra free thermogenic fat burner that is capable of increasing an individual's metabolic rate. My immediate concern after initial analysis of the Cytodyne Xenadrine EFX formula is that it appears that the formulator of Xenadrine EFX may have confused the definition of increased metabolic rate with over stimulation. Giving the Xenadrine EFX product the benefit of the doubt wasn't difficult for me because although their formula seemed somewhat light from an ingredient quality perspective, I had to give them kudos for their conceptual efforts.

The manufacturers of Xenadrine EFX have incorporated some fancy names for the proprietary blends they used like Isotherm and Thermodyne, keeping in the back of your mind they are just names and don't have any influence on the performance of the formula. They also decided to utilize synonyms that had a more appealing or technical look to them instead of using the more common names, for instance the 3,3,45, 7-pentahydroxy-flavone, which is commonly known as Quercetin.

I also have considerable concern regarding their label claim that Xenadrine EFX is clinically proven, you would assume that this meant proven to support weight loss or management and the ability to burn fat. After recognizing this I sourced the clinical papers they so kindly made available on their web site. After reviewing the papers, it was clear that such a label claim could not be supported, and that it was a bit confusing to the consumer. What the label could say is Clinically Proven to be Safe for 14 days, which reflects the design of the Xenadrine EFX papers. The research doesnt show any evidence of increasing the rate of fat lipolysis or any catalytic potential, it does show an increase in resting heart rate and thermogenic potential, supporting greater calories utilized. This evidence may support the prevention of weight gain under the direction of a controlled diet and exercise program. They seem to state the obvious in two of the papers available; Weight control is mandated by two methods: reducing energy intake or increasing energy expenditure now this is profound! In order to truly raise basal metabolic activity in order to burn fat is to directly stimulate or support the Thyroid hormone T3, which effectively oxidizes fat producing energy. This is one of the weaknesses of the Xenadrine EFX formula. There is no component(s) in Xenadrine EFX to support fat metabolism directly.

After a further evaluation of the formula I agree with the utilization of the -sympathicomimetics, which are a blend of adrenergic amines (synephrine, n-methyltryamine, hordinine, octopamine, tyramine) in the Bitter Orange extract. This will facilitate a greater potential for the utilization of energy substrates. Coupled with the energy yielding Seropro (cocoa extract yielding theobromine), which stimulates but doesnt over excite the central nervous system or interfere by extending the cyclic adenosine monphosphate levels, which may in turn cause irritability or sleeplessness. Cytodyne should be commended for the inclusion of these ingredients in their product.

On the other hand the composition of the remaining active ingredients for the Xenadrine EFX formula doesn't make as much sense structure function wise. I see an extreme potential for over stimulation from neurotransmitter precursors; Tyroplex (l-tyrosine, acetyl-l-tyrosine), they are mainly for the production of a catacholamine known as norepinephrine an excitatory neurotransmitter that has no effect on fat metabolism and is generally inactivated by monoamine oxidase in the cell. Combined with the abundance of caffeine (green tea extract, yerbe mate), one may experience a feeling a trusty buzz. This combination could produce negative sensitivity; sleeplessness, irritability, and nervous energy that may leave a user feeling uncomfortable. If your sensitive to stimulants you should keep this in mind if you are considering taking any stimulant based weight loss product.

As a final observation, I noticed that the ingredient declaration and label copy did not support any of the patented or copyrighted raw materials that you often find in other top notch weight loss products. Inclusion of such ingredients often supports some clinical validation for effectiveness and technical support for credibility; this tells me that this probably did not occur because of production budgetary restrictions. This is where Xenadrine EFX falls a bit short. I wish they had put a bit more focus on quality and not necessarily quantity of ingredients.

In conclusion, the Xenadrine EFX by formula evaluation is a very respectable product but it has some slight loose ends from an ingredient quality standpoint. All in all, if you are watching your diet and doing some form of regular exercise you should find Xenadrine EFX to be helpful in rounding out your program.

Created by Peter Bracato
2005 ConsumerHealthDigest.com

Peter Bracato is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author. Many of his insightful supplement articles can be found at the premier online health news magazine http://www.consumerhealthdigest.com

The Idiot Proof Diet, also known as the Fat Loss 4 Idiots diet, has become one of the most popular and successful diet plans today. It has been successfully used by tens of thousands of people around the world. But what is the Idiot Proof Diet? What is it based on and how does it work?

The Idiot Proof Diet was given the name it has, because it's supposed to be so simple that even an idiot can do it. But don't let the name turn you off, it may be simple to use, but the science behind it isn't simple at all.

The Idiot Proof Diet is based on the Shifting Calories Method.

The Shifting Calories Method was created when it was discovered that, over a period of time, your metabolism grows accustomed to the type and quantity of food that you eat. This is the main reason why low carb, low fat, low protein, and low calorie diets may provide an initial weight loss, but not a long termed one. You see, your metabolism adjusts to the new quantity of food that you eat or to the lack of the food group (carbs, proteins, fat) that you deprive yourself of, and slows down.

That's why over 95% of diets fail, because they don't keep the metabolism running at a high level. A slow metabolism means a slow rate of fat burn and it also means that once you get off your diet and go back to eating normally, your metabolism is so slow that you end up gaining all the weight you lost and even more, much faster than you can imagine.

The Shifting Calories method is about keeping the metabolism off balance, never letting it get used to any eating routine so that it remains at a high level of fat burn. You do that by constantly rotating your food. Sounds difficult? That's why the Idiot Proof Diet comes with a unique menu software which tells you what to eat and when. You get to eat 4 meals every day but the type of food is always shifted around, so you continue to burn fat at a high rate for a long time.

The Idiot Proof Diet doesn't involve exercise, so anyone who is interested in developing muscles should try something else. The Idiot Proof Diet is strictly a weight loss diet.

The Idiot Proof Diet states that you can lose 9 lbs. every 11 days you're on this diet. I don't want to burst anyone's bubble here, but that's ambitious and not all users of this diet manage to lose so much. But losing 6 lbs. every 11 days is pretty common on this diet. Sure, there are many users who lose 9 lbs. every 11 days, some even more, but not all of them.

The important thing to remember that it does take commitment. You have to follow the menu you get. It's not hard but it has to be done in order for you to succede.

Overall, the Idiot Proof Diet is what it says it is: a simple to use, reasonable diet that doens't starve you and gets you great results. I'd say that it's a great diet for people who want to lose fat fast and keep it off for a long long time.

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Have you ever tried to wonder why some people simply never lose weight? They try all sorts of exercises, diet and plans but nothing seems to work. Does this mean that they have reached their limit and their body would not respond anymore to any sort of exercises or diets? Well the answer is no. Most people don't even know the real mistakes they are making which prevents weight loss in their body. Read on to discover what these mistakes are as lack of knowledge can prove to be deadly and might prevent you from losing the weight you want to...

Your bad habits- Yes this is the major reason why there are so many people who are overweight these days. We have become used to lousy lifestyles where people wake up with junk food in their mouth as breakfast. We are so used to tasty foods which contain empty calories that we have become addicted to such stuff and can't help it even when we want to.

Your lack of will power- Some people just tend to give up too early or too easily. They are not patient enough to keep going and want overnight results but guess what? Your body is not designed to give you overnight results and that's the reason why your body takes time to adapt to different changes around you. People try something for a week or two and when they don't see results they just think it doest work.

Your lack of knowledge or information- This is something which can prove to be deadly in the long term. You see people take any and every sort of weight loss drug out there in the market just to see overnight results and end up harming themselves therefore it is extremely important to inform and educate yourself about different things.

The Real weight loss secret- Can you imagine yourself losing 9 lbs every 11 days from now? Yes you heard it right "9 lbs every 11days guaranteed". This is the single most effective way which helps you lose weight. It is truly an absolute breakthrough in the weight loss industry. If you don't know this than you are missing out on the best ever secret "Guaranteed" to help you lose weight right away. So are you ready to drop some pounds within the next 11 days? Read on to discover this rare secret right now click here- Earth shattering weight loss secret guaranteed to help you lose weight within 11 days

Why is it that most celebs out there look perfect almost everyday? Even when they do gain weight they shed it down within a matter of a few weeks? What is their secret? Well there are many things celebs do which are not known to the common man yet their techniques are so effective that it helps them get results almost instantly. Read on to discover some of the most mind twisting secret of celebs and how they lose weight...

They have guidance- Do you know that they have the best fitness trainers possible out there? You see having a trainer is not only good for personal motivation but you also get to know where you are going wrong with your routines as your trainer is there to help you with it and help you improvise on your mistakes to help you get maximum results.

They have a purpose- Do you have a purpose? You see celebs need to look good all the time and if they don't they will never get any more work therefore this is like bread and butter for them. You see they have to look good and lose weight otherwise they would be out of the job and someone else will come and take over. You see this way they remain highly motivated to lose weight and end up achieving their goals within time.

They stick to their workouts- Another reason why celebs lose weight so fast is due to the fact that once they get on a workout routine they stick to it even when they have lose the desired amount of weight. You see most people out there who lose weight tend to gain it all back simply due to the reason that they don't stick to their workout routines after they have lost weight.

The Real weight loss secret- Can you imagine yourself losing 9 lbs every 11 days from now? Yes you heard it right "9 lbs every 11days guaranteed". This is the single most effective way which helps you lose weight. It is truly an absolute breakthrough in the weight loss industry. If you don't know this than you are missing out on the best ever secret "Guaranteed" to help you lose weight right away. So are you ready to drop some pounds within the next 11 days? Read on to discover this rare secret right now click here- Earth shattering weight loss secret guaranteed to help you lose weight within 11 days

Medical science has progressed by leaps and bounds in recent times and scientists have been successful in devising different modes of treatment for treating various ailments. One of the biggest health concerns threatening human beings at present is obesity. Different factors have contributed to obesity and in most of the developed countries more than half of the total population is affected by obesity. Being overweight can spell doom for one's health as it would make the body more conducive to contract diseases like diabetes, heart ailments and even cancers. The increased intake of junk and fatty foods, unhealthy lifestyle and lack of physical exercising has contributed greatly to the steady growth in the number of obese individuals in recent times.

While it is true that the most effective means of losing weight is by ensuring the consumption of a healthy diet comprising of fresh fruits and vegetables and also by following a regular and rigorous exercise regimen. However, most people are too impatient to follow this path as it is a bit time consuming though it is capable of producing permanent results. Therefore, under such conditions, people more often resort to the various weight loss supplements that are available in the market. Here, the herbal and natural supplements are the ones more in demand as it most individuals are inclined towards the natural products known for their healing quality and reduced side effects. Lipovox is a very effective supplement in this case and it is composed of a series of natural ingredients which not only play a very significant role in causing weight loss but is also equally useful in preventing aging as well.

Buckwheat is a familiar component of lipovox which is obtained from rhubarb related plant and it plays a very important role in regulating the blood sugar levels which is in its turn effective in preventing diabetes and obesity as well. The efficient workings of the enzymes of the body are also useful in resulting in weight loss. But as one ages, the efficiency of the enzymes are greatly reduced. In such cases, alfalfa sprouts contained within lipovox facilitates the functioning of the enzymes aiding weight loss. Lipovox also contains certain amount of wheat and barley grasses which are commonly used in powdered fro min various weight loss supplements. This is because barley contains soluble and insoluble fibers which function in full potential to aid weight loss and regulate blood pressure levels. Other prominent components of lipovox include soybeans, cayenne pepper fruit extracts and garlic which are instrumental in causing weight loss.

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There are many techniques by following which one can lose weight. There are many products that are available in the market that claim to help you reduce the excess fat in your body. The use of these products should however be done only with the permission of the physician. Some of these products may have some slow side effects and may affect you in the long run; hence the approval of the doctor is advisable.

You can get the weight loss medicines also if you are looking for a speedy recovery from obesity and over weight. Obesity and over weight often have long lasting impact on the body, and disable us from doing a number of things. For example obese people commonly face the problem of knee and joint pain. This mainly happens due to the unbalanced body structure. If you reduce weight, you can automatically reduce the effort that is to be done by the various muscles to carry it.

Above all physical exercises are very useful to increase the body metabolism and for a faster weight loss. Quick weight loss can be obtained by doing regular exercise and following a proper diet, however if you want to further increase its rate you can take the help of medicines and the other weight loss products. The weight loss medicines comprise of naturally occurring medicinal value chemical that can help you increase the metabolism rate and helps conversion of the bad cholesterol to the good cholesterol. Losing weight is easy. The most difficult part is to ensure that the lost weight does not return. The only way you can ensure that you succeed in maintaining your weight loss is by changing your eating habits and lifestyle.

Weight loss is not just about a better body and good health. It is about finding a better you. And once you have found that "better you", it is about bringing that person out each and every day of your life.

Here are some tips for effective weight loss:-

• Eat break fast daily.
• Eat you food slowly. By eating slowly, you will notice the signal that you have taken enough diet.
• Exercise daily. If you are currently doing little or no exercise, start with something gentle like walking more often, or even just walk instead of drive.
• Eat healthy and fresh foods. Just be more careful about what you eat.
• Eat spicier foods automatically help increase your metabolism rate.
• Consume only reliable diet medicines or weight loss pharmaceutical medicines.

For effective obesity treatment, combine diet medicines with exercise. Look for weight loss medicines that are also appetite suppressants. Diet medicines and supplements have taken over the nutritional need for well balanced and organic diet. Taking diet medicines for obesity treatment has gradually become the trend in recent times. Choose life and lose weight with diet medicines for obesity treatment.

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What kind of program you start with depends on your specific goals. This article will help you shed some light on myth that there is no perfect method in fitness. For example if you want to lose weight, running or cardio might not be the best thing. So let's start with understanding fitness in general.

Cardio for Weight loss?

If your goal is weight loss, then spending 1 hr on treadmill or running early in the morning(before breakfast) might give you OK results but it also has lot of drawbacks. In these kind of workouts you burn out your muscles as well as fat. In reality, fat is the last thing you'll burn in any workouts. You'll be burning glycogen stored in your body first and then muscles...

You see every pound of muscle you have will burn 50 calories a day. If you burn these muscles, your metabolism will slow down. You'll lose weight, no doubt about that but you'll also lose very important muscles.

Building body or strength?

If you check out with your local gym, there is very good chance that your coach or instructor in the gym will make you do High number of reps (around 15-20) every set. According to them this build body and strength and what not... Again this is ok but would you like to get access to better way of building strength & body?

Here's better way : If you use low reps with more sets (3 reps X 6 Sets) with heavy weights, not only you are making your muscles stronger but also you'll be shaping them.

A Beginners Workout plan

From my experience I had great results with strength training and working with cardio (High intensity training). Beginners on this workout gain strength in leaps and bounds and make great progress. If you check out most of the programs I have shared, you'll see I use many types of workouts which includes free weights, bodyweight calisthenics, odd objects like sandbag and other equipments like kettlebell. I always believe in "the chain is as stronger as its weakest link".

You workout every weakness of yours. You find out where your weakness likes and improve it. Not only gym rats who either work on their chest or biceps daily basis but forgets about the big gut hanging in front of them.

Heres another Workout plan for beginners which was featured on Men's Health magazine in January 2008.

Have you hit a muscle building plateau? These are common. Find out the ways around them and get back to gaining mass.

You need to make sure that you have:

1) A good training program that gets you the most results in the least amount of time.

You don't need to be spending hours and hours in the gym. Instead, you need to train with the basics and get in and out of the gym in less than an hour. That's all you need. Any more time and you are just staring at the opposite sex too much!

2) You need to change that program frequently.

Don't do the same program for more than 4 weeks in a row. Whether it is chaning the exercises, switching the rep range or training order, varying your grip or stance, or making changes to the frequency with which you train, there are an endless number of ways to train and you should change your workouts every 4 weeks. Don't get lazy!

There are dozens upon dozens of exercises out there in the workout world. Ask your training partner or a personal trainer for suggestions, or just look around on the internet.

3) You have to be consistent.

You can't come and go from consistency. You need to make every workout, and eat every meal. Take a log book and record your nutrition and training. Do you skip workouts? Worse yet, do you go almost all day without eating? Are you fueling yourself with junk food? An honest evaluation of nutrition often leads to shocking conclusions. You'll find you aren't doing nearly as well as you thought.

And record your workouts too. That way you can see what you did last time, and know what you need to do to progress.

Always strive for improvement and you won't have to worry about plateaus.

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You can lose more weight in a shorter period of time by exercising in a more natural way. What I mean by this is that the body will tend to adjust to any exercise routine you do on a regular basis. Here are some ways to lose weight quickly and keep it off by exercising.

• Do a different type of exercise each day. Changing your exercises will work out different muscle groups in your body. Our bodies are very complex and it is important to build all of the muscle groups in order to burn more fat on a regular basis.
• Try more non-traditional body moves. Move your body side to side, backwards, and even stand on your head. All of this will help you to build a stronger core. This means that your extremities will not do the work that your abdomen, stomach, buttocks and thighs should be doing.
• Exercise at different times of the day. Everyone is different. Make sure you do not get stuck in only working out for one hour at the same time every day.
• Experiment with different types of equipment. There is so much available now that it is easy to have a complete gym at home with very inexpensive equipment.
• Do not eat for three hours before exercising. You will burn more fat by doing this
• Allow your muscle groups to rest in between exercises. Muscles need about 48 hours to recover. Work them out every other day.

Utilize these methods in order to maximize your weight loss in the shortest amount of time. Also include a diet that will work with your body to lose fat and you will be able to lose a large amount of weight in a short period of time.

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Choose interval cardio instead boring regular aerobic exercise

With interval cardio, you are boosting the metabolism to the new levels and you help to burn belly fat faster. This for of training will get you to the situation, where the metabolism is high, higher than normal and it's scientifically and practically tested.

You can feel free to use this method with almost any cardiovascular workout. You will let the heart rate decrease and increase during the workout, for example you cycle with the exercises bike for 30 seconds at a normal speed. Following 30 seconds you cycle at a great speed. You can do this a couple of times or according to a specific time, such as 20 minutes.

Tips: To achieve greater results, apply this method to a weight lifting combined with aerobic workout. The routine gets more complex and more interesting, while you are using more exercises, instead one in a particular workout session.

Burn the belly fat with a proper diet plan

An effective weight loss often depends on well planned diet. This may scare you, but I'm afraid to tell you this but it's so true. You can still have a world greatest exercise plan to lose belly fat and explosive interval cardiovascular routine. But if you are eating lot's of junk food, it's an obvious, that you won't get any results, because the belly will stack the excess amount of fat.

Adjust your diet, so that you are burning more calories than you consume at long sight. It's true that sometimes you have to eat more, to prevent muscle loss. If the weight gain concern you most, then you should burn approximately 300-500 calories more than you consume. Sometimes less is better.

Tips: Your eating habits should consist of small low-calorie meals five to six times per day. Stop eating carbohydrates about three hours before sleep. A protein that includes casein (milk), is useful to take before sleep, that way your body will stay anabolic and help you to burn the fat easier. Follow a certain calorie cycle 2 weeks at a time, such as burning 500 calories more than you consume and next 2 weeks burning as much as you consume.

The multifaceted full-body workout is the key for weight loss

How many are knowledgeable of the fact, that a direct ab exercises doesn't burn the fat from belly area. I'm not here to ignore the good old ab crunches and my favourite lower ab exercise leg raise. But when it's getting to the point, where the goal is to lose an excess amount of fat around the waist, you should focus on regular full body exercises, such as front squad, push ups and deadlift.

After you have burned enough belly fat through basic exercises, then the ab exercises will show up. With ab exercises you are trying to strengthen the abdominal muscles and shape them to make it looks better.

Tips: Many people fail to lose weight from belly area, just by hitting abs hard. Your abs may be somehow sexy, but who cares, if they are hidden under the thick fat layer. So remeber, exercise, exercise and once more exercises and you will lose some weight.

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The Master Cleanser weight loss plan has gotten a lot of hype lately, but it's actually been around a long time. With some Hollywood starlets extolling its virtues, many everyday folks are now giving the Lemonade Diet a try. Weight loss is fast and furious when you are consuming only this spicy lemonade concoction. The obvious question then is does the weight loss last?

If you are doing this particular lemonade fast just for weight loss you must be aware of a few key points. First and foremost look at the Master Cleanser weight loss as the first step. If you in need of dropping some weight, you'll notice a pretty substantial loss once you've completed the program. Your clothes will be looser and you'll have a smile on your face when you step on the scale. If you want to reap these weight loss benefits into the future you've got to make a promise to yourself not to go back to your unhealthy eating habits. The weight loss you enjoy while you are on the Master Cleanse can be permanent if you adopt a new healthier lifestyle.

A big part of success with the Master Cleanser comes from a new attitude. Once you've experienced the initial weight loss from drinking only the lemonade you should design a healthy eating plan that you know you can stick to long term. For most people this means a good balance between fresh ingredients and lean protein. It can be difficult to exercise while you are following the Master Cleanse Detox, but afterwards try your best to make exercise a part of your weekly routine. If you're not one for heading to the gym, take a walk around the block, or purchase a treadmill to use at home. Dancing is even a great form of exercise and all you need for that is some of your favorite music.

In addition to the maple syrup, cayenne pepper and fresh lemons, water makes up the biggest component of the program. Keep the habit of drinking water throughout the day even when the cleanser is over. Water is essential to helping flush out fat and toxins. If you tire easily of plain water, a little twist of lemon juice and you've got a great refreshing and familiar treat.

Once you've experienced the Master Cleanser weight loss you'll be pumped and ready to continue to lose weight. Nothing feels quite as fulfilling as looking in the mirror and seeing your body shrinking. Long term, we all want to be healthy, and being at our optimal weight is a great first step towards that.

On average, you can expect to lose between 15-20 lbs in just 14 days on the Master Cleanse. You can change the way your body looks and the way you feel. To find out how to get the best results possible from this proven weight loss method visit How to Succeed on the Master Cleanse.

It's not just about drinking lemonade!

Many times the decision to lose weight is made in haste, usually fueled by anger or frustration. How many people angrily or disgustedly go on a diet and try to cut back on their food intake, only to find themselves craving food and overeating not long after?

A lot can be accomplished with anger or the energy built up over time with the frustration of living with a weight problem. It's okay to be angry and to vent your frustration. We don't need to go into the many ways stress and all the things in our lives may make us believe we are justified in our anger. Justified or not, the real question is, what are you going to do to help yourself?

You'd love to lose weight, great! But you may not know exactly how to go about it. There is help, you know. Many people have lost weight and you can learn from their experiences. There are also information online as well.

As a clinical hypnotherapist I learned a lot by watching the many inventive ways people dealt with their weight and problem eating behavior. One thing I can tell you is that the ones who were the most successful had a plan and had talked to an expert or other people who had managed to lose weight and keep it off.

The most important point I could make would be the old saying, "Those who fail to plan, plan to fail." My weight loss clients who were the most successful had thought about their eating habits and made plans for how they would deal with different situations that made them eat more. A plan doesn't have to be elaborate, but it does have to identify your strengths and weaknesses and have steps you can take to manage both. If you're going to put the effort into losing weight, then you deserve a fighting chance. Give yourself a plan.

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Summers over? Thats good isnt it? If you missed out all the summer fun because of the belly fat that you couldn't manage to lose, dont be sad. Now we have three more seasons before the next summer arrives. What does that mean? It means that you have three seasons for you to do your stomach exercises regularly and hope that by next summer youll have that flat stomach that youve been dreaming of all your life. Imagine this, even if you do one stomach exercise for 5 minutes a day before summer comes, do you think that youll get that flat stomach you desire eventually? Believe me, its doable.

Now is the time for renewal and for new beginnings. Summer is a season where half dressed males and females flaunt what theyve got, with bare midriffs and lean tummies. Stop! Halt! Do you dare go out in your bathing suit next summer? Or are you worried about that unsightly little (or so youd like to think) bulge where your tummy used to be? Dont fret! There are several stomach exercises that can help you get your tummy back into shape in no time. Here are two stomach exercises that are very good and effective (if done faithfully) that will help you get that lean stomach that you can flaunt. Before you start, do remember to consult with a pro and always start with a good warm up session to avoid any injury.

The Hip Lift

For this exercise you will need a mat or a towel. First lie on your back on a flat surface, like the floor. Make sure the mat or towel cushions your spine. Now place your arms beside you with the palms facing up toward the ceiling. Lift your legs up into the air at a ninety degree angle with your torso. This means that the soles of your feet are facing the ceiling. Keep your legs as straight as possible and try not to bend your knees. Now, while contracting your stomach muscles and pulling your bellybutton towards your spine, try slowly lifting your hips to a few inches off the floor. Now hold this position. Make sure your legs are still straight. Slowly lower your hips back to the starting position. You can try this a few times every day.

The Seated Torso Twist

For this stomach exercise, you begin with a sitting position. First, bend your knees so that your feet are flat against the floor. Place your feet slightly apart (about hip width). Put your arms straight out in front of you with your fingers interlocking. Now contract your stomach muscles and slowly lean back to about forty-five degrees. While still holding this contraction, rotate your torso to the right as far as you can comfortably. Remember to use your stomach muscles to control your movement. You dont want your arms to lead this movement, but need to have your upper body moving. One you have rotated to as far as you can, rotate back to the starting position in the center. Now repeat the movement and rotate to the left side. Keep in mind that you need to go slow. Never allow the momentum to twist you and make sure your movements are controlled.

Okay, now it's your turn to flaunt your flat stomach to the world.

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Have you ever wondered why it is that some people seem to find it so easy to lose weight, but you tend to struggle and struggle with it, only to find you've gained a few pounds instead? Then this article is specifically for you. Here are 7 tips that, if followed, should help just about anyone lose weight.

1. Give up fast food! Few things improve a person's health as drastically as a commitment to give up the fast food habit. If you can't give it up completely, then decide that you won't eat it more than once a month.

2. Change your snacking habits. Notice we didn't say to stop snacking. Truthfully, it's healthy to snack throughout the day--as long as the snacks are the right kind. If you eat fresh fruits and vegetables several times a day, including between meals, you decrease the likelihood that you'll overeat at meal time. However, if all of your snacks are fatty foods like potato chips and donuts, you'd be better off just to eat all you want at meal time.

3. Choose your oils wisely. Rather than using a lot of hydrogenated oils, eat foods with olive oil or Omega 9 fatty acids. These are healthier for you and co-exist better with a desire to lose weight.

4. Count your calories on paper. One of the most productive habits you can develop is to make yourself write down everything you eat during the day and how many calories it has. This will involve getting a notebook specifically for this purpose, as well as a book that contains calorie amounts (Or, if you prefer, there are several websites that contain anywhere from 20,000 to 50,000 food items and their nutritional information). Writing down calories will do several things for you.

First, it will make you conscious of what you eat, pulling you out of that half-conscious state of eating when you're bored, without even thinking about what you're doing.

Second, it will sometimes make you decide not to eat. That's because looking up the item and writing it down can become a chore. Often we'd rather just not eat the food than to bother with recording its calorie count.

And third, by monitoring how many calories you've eaten, you can better understand how much more food you can eat during the day to reach your recommended calorie count.

5. Shun the tendency of comparing yourself to others. Remember that every person is different, and their bodies are different. This means that one person needs more calories a day than another person the same height. It also means that each person loses weight at a different rate, and in a different way, from everybody else.

6. Avoid the pills. Remember, there's still no such thing as a magic pill that makes you lose weight with no sacrifice.

7. Get a good bathroom scale and use it religiously. If your scale is analog, ditch it. They're notoriously inaccurate. Get a digital one instead, and force yourself to weigh each day, at the same time, wearing about the same amount of clothing.

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Any weight loss or diet plan, including low-carb plans like the induction phase of the Atkins Diet will result in water loss during the first week or two.

However, one of the real beauties of following a low carbohydrate eating plan is that most of the weight loss than extends beyond the initial induction phase of the diet is really from a drop in fat pounds.

How can this be?

Well, when you follow a controlled carbohydrate eating plan like Atkins or the South Beach Diet, your body soon switches from burning carbohydrates (which the diet deprives the body of) to burning fat for energy. In other words, the majority of the weight loss that occurs beyond the initial induction phase is really loss of fat that has been stored in your body.

Contrary to what many skeptics and misinformed persons may report or say, even if your body sheds water during the first few days of a controlled carbohydrate diet plan like the South Beach Diet or Atkins, the bodys water balance soon returns to normal and the weight loss that follows is the depletion of fat pounds.

This loss of fat reveals itself to one and all in the form declines in inches (your body measurements) and pounds regardless which low-carb diet you follow.

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If you want to lose weight I am going to tell you best weight loss program. I will tell you what a weight loss program should include. A real weight loss program should not promise fast or rapid weight loss. As rapid weight loss programs never give long lasting results. So prepare your mind if you want to have a success in your weight loss program. The real weight loss program will never be fast you have to be patient as losing weight is a slow process.

Always consult a weight loss doctor or a dietician before starting your weight loss program as performance of an individual varies. You should make some small changes if you want to have great results. Try to count your calories in every meal you eat. Stick to a regular exercise program which is a key part of a weight loss program. Try to enjoy your exercise program. You can exercise outdoors or you can exercise during listening music if you will enjoy your exercise it will boost your weight loss program.

Eat lot of green vegetables and fruits it will help you in your weight loss program as green vegetables and fruits give lot of vitamins and minerals. If you want to lose weight and if you want that your weight loss program should give you great results drink plenty of water. Successful weight loss program always need lots of water. If you want to lose weight water should be your best friend. Losing weight is a slow process a slow and steady weight loss program never promises losing more than three pounds per week.

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Weight gain normally takes place in people who have slow body metabolism and their body is not able to burn calories at a normal pace which leads to accumulation of these calories which in turn turns into fat. Now the best way to lose weight fast is to speed up your body metabolism. Read on to discover how you can speed up your body metabolism as well and lose weight at a rapid pace.

Have an appropriate amount of sleep- You see people who don't sleep at least 8 hours a day tend to gain a lot of weight. Therefore make it a point to sleep at least 8 hours a day without interruption.

Do yoga- Yoga has been known to be one of the best and the easiest ways to speed up metabolism. Not only does it help in boosting your body metabolism it also helps with weight loss to a very large extent. Yoga might be a bit difficult to start with at first but once you get used to it and get into a routine you would find it extremely easy to lose weight using it. Also if you can't find the motivation to get started with yoga it's always recommended to go to one of those yoga classes where you already have several people trying to lose weight. This not only provides you with the motivation to do it but also makes it easier as you have company around you.

Eat smaller meals- Another aspect you should look into is to eat smaller meals instead of having big heavy meals daily. Try to cut down your big meals into 8 small meals a day & eat them slowly instead of gulping it in quickly.

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Why is it that the last few kilos of a weight control diet program are the hardest to shake? It seems that you can get into a pattern of weight loss and lose steadily till you are within a whisker of your goal weight, then...nothing. Or worse, you start to put weight back on.

The 3 main reasons for this frustrating situation are simple, finite and fixable.

1. You may have relaxed your exercise program as you have gotten closer ever closer to your goal, either putting less time and effort into each session or cutting out one or more sessions in your weekly program.

2. You may be eating a bit more freely than before as you see the end of "deprivation" in your sights, having treats a bit more often than you should or indulging in larger portions than your body needs.

3. You may have reached the weight where you no longer have a calorie deficit, so despite no change in diet or exercise you are no longer able to lose fat.

Whatever your situation, the solution is simple and readily achievable. It requires organisation and self discipline, but is well worth the effort if you really want to be fit and healthy for the rest of your life.

1. Keep a food and exercise diary. Not just for the duration of your weight loss diet, but as a lifelong habit. Weigh yourself daily on a scale that measures accurately to 100gms and gives out a fat reading as well as a weight reading.

Recognise and respond to your weight and fat trends and be prepared to deal with them as they occur, not when you have gained 2, 5 or 10kg.

Only if you are fully aware of the calories you are taking in and those you are expending and your resultant weight gains or losses, can you make informed decisions about your diet and exercise program.

2. Realise that keeping excess weight off means that you have to change your diet and fitness routine for life, not just for the short or medium term.

People who do not commit to limiting saturated fats and simple carbs do not keep weight off. All the time and effort of losing weight is lost if you return to the habits that made you overweight in the first place.

If you have lost your excess weight using a very low calorie diet with little or no exercise, (otherwise bluntly but accurately known as starving yourself) your quest for a trim and healthy you is doomed from the outset.

You have to eat at least 1500-1800 calories a day accompanied by a decent multivitamin in order to get the nutrients you need to have a fit and healthy slimmed down body. You need to exercise to feel good, build up your immunity and resistance and to gain muscle tone and great looking skin.

If you have reached a plateau due to a lack of calorie deficit, you can increase your fat burning metabolism by drinking more water, exercising a bit more intensively and making sure you eat a decent breakfast and lunch every day, with healthy morning and afternoon snacks, while cutting down your food intake at night.

Fat inhibiting supplements like protein bars and shakes are well worth considering as between meal snacks to stave off food cravings and to supply your body with essential nutrients.

If you can manage it, cutting back carbs at night may give your body the jolt it needs to get back on track for steady fat loss.

Many people find a low carb diet difficult, but to give your fat loss a kick and shove it off the plateau, you can probably live without potatoes, rice, bread and pasta for your evening meal for at least a few weeks.

Weight loss plateaus are common. They are not the end of the world and not an excuse to give up. They are a sign that you need to change something or several somethings that you are currently doing in order to get what you want.

Be assured that you can go below your weight loss plateau.

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Why is it that some people achieve their weight loss goals easily while others are left trying? What special trick or special technique are they using which helps them succeed with weight loss? Well this is a very essential aspect you should have in order to lose weight. If you can master this one aspect than you can easily lose weight. Read on to discover what this essential aspect is and how you can master it.

What matters the most with weight loss if your attitude which is normally determined by your moods and moods are determined by your emotions. And yes "Emotions" is that very essential aspect in your journey to weight loss. Emotions keep you on the right track and at the same time can lead you to the doors of depression if not controlled at the right time.

Motivation is a result of the right positive emotions and without positive emotions you can never lose weight. The moment negative emotions take control over your body you tend to work less and eat more. You feel as if nothing is going to work therefore why even try. So the key here is to master your emotions in order to lose weight.

Positive emotions can always double up your performance and you would reach your weight loss goals in time. So the trick here is to program your mind in such a way that you only produce positive thoughts and emotions at all times and avoid the negative ones. The best way to be positive is to surround yourself with positive people and positive things.

Tell your mind that life is a battle and your job is to fight no matter what. Always push yourself towards your weight loss goals and remember when you rest you always rust.

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Most people get it all wrong when they try to burn fat. They focus on losing fat and try a bunch of crazy methods instead of doing what is proven to work.

The truth is that losing fat is not the easiest thing you are going to accomplish this year. But the wonderful feeling you are going to experience when you see that you actually lost more than 10 pounds will be your reward.

Are you ready to discover how to burn fat and feed the muscle at the same time? As a martial artist, I don't care about all these commercial "Atkins", "slim fast" or "LA weight loss" diets.

Frankly, I've seen my mother struggling with slim fast for years and I wonder if this stuff is really working. In any case, here is what I do and what I advise you to do as well. I use interval and strength training to burn the fat and feed the muscle. In fact, my primary goal isn't to lose weight, but this comes naturally as a result of my training.

So how I get rid of this belly fat?

This will happen after your training session since you burned a lot of calories.

Craig Ballantyne calls this "turbulence training".

You want to do exercises like the stationary cycle that allow you to train in interval. At the same time, you need to use resistance. I mean that you are always working against a resistance. As an example, many people try to make a lot of repetitions without a lot of weights in their strength training sessions.

It's better to do less repetition, do it faster and add more weights.

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I wrote an article on losing weight before. It was well received and I have added some new tips. Lift weights. A lot of people only think of this when they want to get stronger. But you can burn a lot of calories when you lift and it can speed up your metabolism for hours afterwards.

Run sprints. Another common misconception is that you need long endurance running to burn calories.

But running sprints at top speed for 8 to 10 seconds can burn a lot of calories and speed up the metabolism.

It's also great for people that want to lose weight without hurting there explosive capability (endurance running will hinder your explosiveness. I once heard that most marathon runners have a 12" vertical jump.)

You don't necessarily have to eat less. You might just need to change what you eat. Try eating more fruits, vegetables, lean meats grains and low fat dairy products. I recommend having skim milk you can even have chocolate milk as that is usually low fat.

You should eat healthy and watch your calories five days a week but you can take two days a week to eat more and enjoy less healthy foods.

If you want to eat something that you shouldn't during the "rest of the week" then eat it in the morning. You should eat less as the day gets later. Sometimes it's best to eat a little something now rather than a lot later. What I mean by that is that just quitting your favorite foods cold turkey can cause you to really pack them in later.

So letting yourself have some every now and then can help give you the drive to keep watching what you eat. Use the two days a week where you are allowed to eat more and the early morning eating you help you with this. It can be a lot easier to say "I can't have that right now but I can have some in the morning" or "I can't have that today but in a couple days I will be able to have as much as I want" as opposed to saying "I can never eat that again" or "I can't have any till I lose at least 75 pounds".

If you take that attitude you will probably give up before you get there.

Also I have heard that taking some sugar free gum can help you overcome cravings for sweets. I am not a fan of artificial sweeteners, but I do make an exception with gum. Any gum that you chew (sugar free or not) will have less calories for you then eating something. And not only can gum help overcome cravings but you are also less likely to eat something when you have gum in your mouth.

Not to promote tobacco use but have you ever known someone that chewed tobacco? They don't eat when they have "just put a pinch in" the same thing can work for you! That's why I recommend keeping a good tasting and long lasting gum with you.

When you get a craving for sweets, doesn't work well when you are REALLY hungry but if you are just craving something or a little hungry then have some gum. Or if you are getting ready to go somewhere that you might be tempted like the gas station then pop in a piece.

Personally have chewed Extra sugar free gum, but I don't think that it's all that great. Anyway I would be more worried about what the sugar does to your teeth then gaining weight from gum with sugar in it. I have heard that Orbit sugar free sweetmint gum works well for this purpose.

Drink at least one glass of water BEFORE every meal. I also recommend have a glass of water or skim milk with ever meal to help fill you up.

To strengthen your body you slowly build up the weight and get progressively stronger.

To strengthen your mind you challenge it with progressively harder material.

The same thing can be done with your appetite. You should stop eating before you get full at every meal. If you eat till you are no longer famished but are not yet full you can progressively train yourself to feel satisfied with less.

We have probably heard it a hundred times at least but it's probably worth mentioning at least one more time. Do the little things like taking the stairs instead of the elevator or park father away from the entrance and walk a little extra.

Make it a game what can you do to burn more calories today?

One of the biggest reasons that most people fail trying to lose weights is probably a combination of procrastination and hard to archive goals.

People put off dieting till things get really bad "I am not really that fat" "It's just a little baby fat" "I will lose it easy enough when I want to" Then real quick they realizes that they are way over weight and they want to lose it right now! "I am huge and I am going somewhere warm for the holidays! I need to lose 50 pounds in two weeks so that I can go to the beach!"

Then they diet for a week and a halve actual lose a good 5 pounds but quit because they are not going to reach their goal and they feel the they can't go there whole life without ever eating that "stuff" ever again (which is what they told themselves when they started this diet).

If they would have started sooner (like when they only had 25 pounds to lose and had 4 months to do it) then they could have worked themselves into shape (remember the sprints? Well they are a great weight loss tool but a lot of people that need to lose weight aren't in good enough shape to do anything at top speed! By losing a little weight you can make it easier to lose more weight.)

They could have also took advantage of my "eating loop holes" and had that "stuff" that they were really craving. They could have had it in the morning or on there "off" days. And that might have even been able to eat just as much as they wanted if they changed there diet.

So some of the things that you can do to burn more fat are Lift weights, Sprint, Do little things to burn more calories, Eat less, Eat differently, Eat at different times.

All of this can be done in almost limitless combinations.

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