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Monday, 27 July 2009 00:45 |
If you are worried about looking good in a swimsuit this summer, you aren't alone. Most of us have at least one thing about our bodies that we want to change, and if you follow these few easy but oh-so-useful tips, you will be turning heads on the beach in no time!
Drink your water- and then some! Water is essential to many functions in your body, especially the metabolism of fat. You should drink at least eight 8 oz. glasses of water every day, and preferably more. Water will help you feel fuller so you will probably snack a lot less.
Take a water bottle with you wherever you go, and if plain water isn't your thing, add a no-calorie drink mix or lemon juice to make it taste better.
Keeping a written or online diary of your food intake could help you realize where you go off-track. Writing down everything you eat and drink not only accelerates your weight loss, it provides accountability. For the tech savvy among us, there are several websites and mobile phone apps that allow for the keeping of a food journal.
When you get the urge to snack, choose snack foods that are low in fat and high in fiber. Fiber will help keep you feeling full a whole lot longer, for very few calories. Bananas, pears, apples, and oranges are all great sources of fiber. Not only will fiber keep you satisfied, it will help regulate your digestive system.
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Losing Weight
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Tuesday, 23 December 2008 18:37 |
 Lose Weight in the New Year
At New Years, many people resolve to lose weight, however, they hardly ever have a strategy to accomplish it. This is why year after year they have the same resolution, because their goal has yet to be achieved. Here are some strategies to help you finally accomplish your New Year's resolution and move onto bigger and better things:
First off, when setting a goal, keep in mind the letters S.M.A.R.T, it is a system that will help you reach your goals in a timely, efficient manner.
Specific - Be absolutely sure of your goals. For example, if you want to lose 15 pounds, write "I'm going to lose 15 pounds" in a place where you'll be reminded of it each day.
Measurable - Remember to weigh yourself every few days, take note of whether you've lost/gained weight. A good tip is to keep track of these numbers in a journal, along with your thoughts and feelings about how you're doing.
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Six Pack Abs
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Monday, 22 December 2008 19:18 |
 An Easy Way to Get Flat Abs
It is common for people to want flat abs. In fact, many people go to such extremes as to do hundreds of crunches everyday to achieve this goal. It is well known that attaining a tighter, leaner tummy isn't simple. However, there are things you can do to get the abs you've always wanted faster than crunches alone:
The most important thing to remember when trying to flatten your abs, is that you have to cut fat (lose weight) by burning calories. Otherwise, the fat content around your midsection will remain as you build up the abs underneath. So keep in mind your diet and nutrition and try to make some cuts in the number of calories you consume daily. Keep in mind, that genetics also play an important role in your bone structure and the appearance of your body. For example, if your parents are overweight, chances are you may need to work a little harder to achieve your weight loss goals.
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Friday, 19 December 2008 07:17 |
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 Measuring Your Body Composition
When beginning any type of fitness regimen, the goal is usually to make some sort of progress. Otherwise, what are you putting all that effort into? Measuring progress is important to knowing improvement and providing encouragement to stick with our goals. How you decide to measure your progress is also very important. You wouldn’t use a thermometer to measure how long it takes you to run a mile, right?
We’re going to take a focus on measurements of health and fitness/appearance. Following is a list of a few indicators, their parameters, objectives, and how to use them. Keep in mind that the objectivity of an indicated measurement is defined as the reading’s independence from individual perception. For example, weight is objective in that the scale shows you weight 180 pounds and it will continue to say that regardless of how much you want it to say something different. Another thing to keep in mind is that the accuracy of a measurement is defined as its ability to indicate body composition, for example, the percentage of fat you carry.
Weight – An example of an assumption about weight is that a heavier person has more fat. The scale is very objective, but very inaccurate. How much a person weighs gives no information on that person’s body composition. Body Mass Index (BMI) – An assumption about BMI is that if two people are the same weight, then the shorter person is fatter. Very similar to weight, BMI is very objective, but not accurate. BMI also gives no information about body composition, and doesn’t take into account whether or not a person has lean mass. |
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Losing Weight
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Wednesday, 17 December 2008 05:11 |
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 Top 9 Secrets to Lose Body Fat
Hoping to shred some fat off your abs, thighs, gluts, legs, or arms? The following is a list of things you may not know about losing weight, especially the fatty residue that builds up over the years. The only thing you need to do after reading these tips, is apply them to your lifestyle, the results will easily follow. #1) Metabolic Efficiency – Contrary to popular belief, not only the speed of your metabolism affects your weight, it is your metabolic efficiency that ultimately matters. To increase the efficiency of your metabolism, eat high amounts of plant-based foods daily. They contain the nutrients your body needs to operate properly and burn calories. #2) Hydrate – The majority of people carrying excess body fat are dehydrated. Chemically water and fat don‘t mix, if your body is getting enough water, it is a lot less likely you will store fat. #3) Carbs – Eating carbohydrates is essential to weight loss, just keep in mind the timing of when you consume them. This means that you should focus on getting in your carbs for the day early, like at breakfast. #4) Get Rid of the Empty Calorie – If you have a fatty, flabby body, you have enough calories, but chances are the calories have no nutritional value. This type of calorie is easily stored by your body, mostly around the area of the stomach, thighs, and butt. Substitute high nutritional foods for the empty calories. |
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