tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57399199766390536902011-11-27T17:52:16.942-06:00"Accurate information is the Main Ingredient to Permanent RESULTS". -Monica BatisteMonicanoreply@blogger.comBlogger201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739919976639053690.post-3754564259114305162010-03-06T00:49:00.000-06:002010-03-06T00:49:52.557-06:00

Many people end up abandoning perfectly good fitness programs and weight-loss regimens before they even lace up their sneakers. Why? Because in a world filled with fast food, instant messaging, and a five-second disease-tracking device, anything without a quick payoff goes against the grain of the typical American instant gratification ethic. While it would be nice to actually drop inches in

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The Hidden Benefits of Exercise

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[ Editor's Note: Fitness author Jon Benson shared this letter with me and gave me permission to share it with you. ] You know what? I like "weird." I've always been a bit on the fringe side of the fence if you know what I mean. A bit of a rebel. So were guys like Einstein, Mozart, and Picasso. Not that I'm putting myself into their category of genius by any stretch... but I love their

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Hi There,You've probably heard about the legendary Turbulence Training Transformation Contest and the thousands of men and women who have changed their lives and bodies with that program.Well, good news!It's time to kick-off the 6th Turbulence Training Transformation Contest. You can officially start today and take your before photos.The contest has been split into Male and Female categories so

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By Nick Nilsson Find yourself short on time to cook a good meal? I know I do! Learn my "secret"recipes that are extremely quick and simple to make. I'll give you my favorite muscle-building meals!If you're like me, you sometimes find yourself short on time to cook yourself a good meal. And if you're also like me, meaning a lazy cook, sometimes the motivation to really make a grand meal is short,

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By Brad Pilon, MSIf you've been searching for a diet plan that you will not only lose weight with, but have a chance at making a change that will last a lifetime, then you need to look into short term fasting as part of a sensible plan that can help you reach these goals. If you've always dismissed fasting as the domain of the religious fanatics or the political prisoners, then you are in for a

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By: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MSTurbulence Training for Fat LossWhile the mainstream fitness media still insists that aerobic exercise is a great way to lose weight, Turbulence Training users know that interval training is the better way to burn body fat.Still not convinced?A recent study published by the North American Association for the Study of Obesity, subjects aged 40 to 75 were instructed to

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By Tom Venutohttp://tinyurl.com/qz6h89Why do you always hear that 2 pounds per week is the maximum amount of fat you should safely lose? If you train really hard while watching calories closely shouldn’t you be able to lose more fat without losing muscle or damaging your health? What if you want to lose fat faster? How do you explain the fast weight losses on The Biggest Loser? These are all good

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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. In fact, for some, it can be downright tough. It takes time, practice and support to change lifetime habits. But it's a process you must learn in order to succeed. You and you alone are the one who has the power to lose

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By Nick Nilsson Have you ever wished for a diet where you ate bacon, eggs, red meat, butter and sausage all day? Surprise!It's not the Atkins Diet.The Atkins Diet has been in existence for over 30 years and has enjoyed a surge in popularity over the last few years.Pioneered by Dr. Robert Atkins, the theory behind the Atkins Diet is simple. Your body prefers to utilize carbohydrates (such as in

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The Five Dreaded WordsAvoid "I'm Not in the Mood" with Some Libido-Lifting Tips Tell me if you can relate to the following experience:A long week of work has finally reached its end. Sure, the week was difficult, but the main reason for its lengthiness was due to anticipation -- anticipation of what the weekend held in store.All weekends are great. But this weekend was billed to be WAY above

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Does Hoodia Really Work For Fat Loss?By Vince DelMonte If you are anxious to get fat loss going, you've likely looked into the diet supplement, hoodia. Hoodia gordonii is a plant that was used in South African many years ago by hunters who would need to go for long durations of time without food and grows very slowly in harsh conditions and needs to be harvested for four to five years before

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By Registered Dietitian Jayson HunterIt’s unfortunate, but true: Many women feel the need to starve themselves when they have twenty pounds they want to lose so they can look great for a special occasion. Whether it is a wedding, class reunion or some other special event there is a tremendous amount of pressure on women to look great. And this pressure often leads to the yo-yo dieting and weight

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By Jason Ferruggia Why is it that almost everyone you see working out in the gym does high volume body part splits? Today is Monday and in just about every gym in America that means it’s chest day. Tomorrow is back, Thursday is legs and Friday is arms…or something like that, I guess.Why the lack of variety or rational thought? What is the need for all that training volume?You need to understand

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1.Try on a new outfit; or if you prefer to keep fitting into your favorite jeans try them on? - You know the ones that fit you nicely several years ago? Keep them. Keep trying them on to keep you in check to keep eating right and exercising.2.Quality Does Matter - Take your time in your next fitness resistance training session. Each rep you perform as you lift your weights should last at least 4

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Hey, does your brain have the knowledge it needs to turn your body into an amazing sculpture of muscle? Do you have to get motivated to actually do the program, follow it perfectly, take your supplements and eat right?Do you have what it takes? Are you going to have the body that other people are jealous of? Will you get stares from girls and guys every time you walk into a room? Will you catch

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The Four Most Important Steps in Losing Weight Quickly1. To lose body fat quickly you must do cardio.*Do 20-30 minutes at least 3-4 times a week!2. To lose body fat Fast, Resistance Training. Resistance training burns calories and helps you lose body fat by increasing your metabolism, even while you're sleeping. Resistance training tones and shapes your body, so that once you lose all that weight

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Fitness and Nutrition Facts: Weight Loss Facts

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If your goal is to lose fat; changing our eating behavior is one of the critical lifestyle changes necessary to successfully lose fat and keep it off.1. Eliminate processed and junk foods as much as possible. Keep it mostly natural like mostly fresh fruit, veggies, and whole grains.2. Make sure you get enough lean protein, at least 1 gram per pound of lean bodyweight. Choose from Beans, Nuts,

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