April 8, 2008 21:53 - Another Weight Loss Secret
Do you want to know another weight loss secret? Well, I will give you right one right now. In any fitness program regardless of their goals, which means either weight loss or muscle gain, it is govern by this concept called FITT. FITT means frequency, intensity, type (type of training) and time (duration of training). The last to factors, which is type and time, is easily conquered.
All you need is to get a program, listen to the advice, training methods and nutrition advice and you are all set. If you don't know what program to get, I highly advice you to consider Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle by Tom Venuto or Turbulence Training. These two programs are celebrity programs that have really delivered results. The other factor is time, which is easily controlled. Just train for 1 solid hour and you are all set.
The third factor is intensity. This one can be controlled but not easily. Many people know which exercise to do but they just simply do it without pushing themselves. This does not overload the body and will not deliver results. Lets say that you know what intensity to train at, most of the people will fail to get the results that they want because of the one most important factor which is frequency.
Even you can control the type, intensity and time of your program, you will fail is you fail to train frequent enough. To make your program work, you need to train at least 3 to 5 times a week. It is a must. I know that most of us have a very busy schedule but this is the sacrifice that you have to make. Think about it, 5 hours out of the total hours you have in week not much.
Make a sacrifice. Training 5 times a week and you will get the dream body that you really want. Take charge of you body and life today! Read More....
April 9, 2008 08:36 - How to Force Your Body To Melt Fat Like Butter In A Microwave
There are a couple of very simple changes you can make to the way you eat that will force your body to become a fat burning furnace and cause you to easily drop your unwanted pounds day after day.Did you know that the biggest reason why some people just cannot lose any weight is because they eat the same size meals at the exact same times?
It's true. What happens is their bodies have adapted to a certain amount of calories because people tend to eat similar meals at the exact same times. When you eat like clockwork, your metabolism will work like clockwork too. You're body will begin
to prepare itself for a large breakfast each morning if that's what you usually eat and it will do this for all of your meals.
This process of adaption will cause your metabolism to slow down significantly and weight loss becomes extremely hard. Also, if you don't eat enough calories each day (as with some diets) your body will go into "survival" mode and this process will also
slow your metabolism making weight loss impossible.
To lose weight you can't allow your body to adapt to a specific level of calories daily or a specific amount of calories at each meal, otherwise your metabolism will begin to slow down and you will cease losing weight. To avoid this problem you must never
consume the exact same size breakfast, lunch and dinner each day while at the same time consuming a different total amount of calories each day.
Keeping your body "off-balance" like this will keep your body guessing and it won't be able to adapt because it will notice that each meal is different. This method of weight loss is also known as "Calorie Shifting".
If for example, you one day had a large breakfast but then the next day you had only a small breakfast your metabolism will be high in the morning of the second day to deal with another large meal but you only actually ate a small meal so you will end up burning fat after the calories in your small breakfast are used up.
As long as you don't go too far below your minimum calorie requirements for your age, height and body type you will begin to lose weight. You should never reduce your minimum calorie intake by more than 500 calories. This will prevent your body going into "survival" mode that I talked about earlier.
To illustrate, I've drawn up a sample diet for someone who needs a daily requirement of 2000 calories and wants to lose weight:
Day 1: 2000 Calories Total - Breakfast = 700, Lunch = 650, Dinner
= 650
Day 2: 1800 Calories Total - Breakfast = 600, Lunch = 700, Dinner
= 500
Day 3: 1600 Calories Total - Breakfast = 500, Lunch = 500, Dinner
= 600
Day 4: 1500 Calories Total - Breakfast = 400, Lunch = 400, Dinner
= 700
On the fifth day the person would go back to the way they ate for day 1 and repeat the 4 day cycle. You should only repeat the calorie shifting cycles for a maximum of 14 days in a row. You need to give your body 3-4 days of rest after which you can continue with another 14 day cycle.
There are also several online calorie counters and calculators available for free that will show you how many calories are in the foods that you eat which can help you to draw up your own "calorie shifting" diet plan.
By following just these simple fat burning strategies you can reasonably expect to lose around 1-3 pounds a week.
This article is written by: http://www.fatloss4idiats.com
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April 11, 2008 09:08 - Weight Loss Diet Pill, The Answer To Them All?
In relation to my post regarding the concept of FITT, lets bring in the subject of using weight loss diet pill. To me, the effect of using fat burners really depends of the body type. I have seen people using fat burners like Nutrex Lipo 6x, did not do any cardio and they lose body fat. Well, to me, this because that particular person has a high metabolic rate. Not to say that fat burners does not work but it works amazingly for some lucky ones and for those with slower metabolism, you still need to add in the cardio and dieting a bit.
For individuals that has slower metabolism, dieting and lots of cardio still cant help them to get a six pack but when they add in a high quality fat burner, their body fat just melt off.
So, how frequent should your cardio be if you add in a fat burner? Well, at least 3 times a week. With 3 times a week intense cardio, you can really see results fast! You also need to add in the dieting part a bit. Just shave off the carbohydrates after lunch and you can start to see amazing results.
Weight loss is about frequency and also persistence. Even though you are using a fat burner or other weight loss supplements, FITT comes into play.
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April 11, 2008 22:35 - Diet And Exercise Is The Key To A Fitter And Healthier Way Of Living
While eating a healthy dietis essential when it comes to living a healthier lifestyle just as important when it comes to keeping fit is to take regular exercise. Exercise strengthens muscles, keeps the body toned and the blood flowing healthily around the body while a good well balanced diet helps you to keep trim and wards off illness. Combining the two together is the only way to lose weight, keep it off and live a healthier lifestyle.When it comes to exercising one of the best all-round forms of exercise that you can do and which does not cost anything is walking. Walking has been known to decrease the risk of heart attack, stroke and to lower the blood pressure. It is also a great way of keeping fit and strengthening the muscles of the legs and is a great way of boosting the immune system and easing stress. If you take a brisk 30-minute walk everyday then it will help you to lose weight by burning up calories at the rate of around 200 per 30 minutes. If you can only walk at a slow to moderate pace you can still benefit by losing around 100 calories and of course still have all the benefits it brings to your health.
When it comes to a well balanced diet then you do not have to cut out everything you love. Simply eat with common sense and gradually introduce foods that are healthier for you into your diet. A well balanced diet should include plenty of fresh fruit and veg of different kinds and should also include starchy foods such as pasta, rice and wholegrain bread. There are also foods that you should try to cut out or at least cut down on. Foods to be avoided or limited include salt, sugar and fat.
Getting the correct nutrition is essential to any successful diet and exercise plan and fruit, veg and starchy foods will provide you with all the necessary nutrients needed. Starchy foods should be around a third of your daily diet and just as important is eating different types of starchy foods. They are an excellent way of getting the energy that your body needs and of also getting fiber, calcium, iron and Vitamin B which are all essential for a well balanced diet.
Just as important in a diet and exercise plan is to include fiber in your diet. It is important to vary the types of food you eat that contain fiber. Oats, beans, lentils, seeds and seeds are all excellent sources of fiber. Soluble fiber is needed to keep the amount of cholesterol down and insoluble fiber keeps the digestive system in good working order.
It is only by combining both diet and exercise in a regular plan that you can turn your life around and be fitter and healthier. Making a well balanced diet a part of your life is the only way to be fitter, lose weight, and be successful when it comes to keeping it off.
Author:
Jason Hulott is Director at UK Diets Online, a service that provides information about all the major diet systems available, healthy eating and diet information. Visit now and take advantage of our special deals with Weightwatchers.
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