What The Hoodia Weight Loss Industry Can Learn From the TrimSpa Case

TrimSpa found itself being investigated by the FTC after its popular advertising campaign claimed that the late Anna Nicole Smith had lost 69 pounds after using TrimSpa's signature product, TrimSpa X32. During its investigation, the FTC found that the ads didnt explain that Anna Nicole was paid and more importantly, the TrimSpa claims were not backed up by any scientific research.

The FTC ultimately brought a case against TrimSpa and it was announced in January of 2007 that TrimSpa settled with the FTC for $1.5 million. In addition, TrimSpa was banned from making any further claims about the "health benefits, performance, efficacy, safety or side effects" of Trimspas supposed miracle ingredient, hoodia gordonii, unless it came up with some evidence.

Although hoodia is extremely popular today, very few people actually know much about it. As a result, there are many companies out there who are taking advantage of this and are marketing hoodia gordonii as some kind of miracle weight loss pill. Despite all the hype, all hoodia gordonii does is suppress appetite. It does not burn fat, increase metabolism, or "magically" melt the fat away.

All these claims being thrown around have really got the FTC's attention, as shown by the TrimSpa case. The TrimSpa case is sure to be just the beginning of more cases to come. The hoodia industry is in complete disarray right now. Most companies are exaggerating what hoodia gordonii can do. Certainly, TrimSpa is not the only one. Even more disturbing than all these exaggerated claims is the authenticity of the hoodia diet pills that are sold today.

A consumer advocacy group did a study in 2006 where 17 of the most popular hoodia brands were tested for authenticity. Only six brands were shown to have authentic hoodia gordonii! That's a shocking statistic when you consider the failure rate was slightly higher than 60%.

So just what does all this mean to the hoodia weight loss industry?

It means there could be a dramatic change in the landscape of the hoodia industry if the TrimSpa case is any indication. Currently, almost every company that sells and markets hoodia diet pills exaggerates to some extent what hoodia gordonii can actually do. Furthermore, the majority of the hoodia diet pills on the market today contain very little, if any, hoodia gordonii.

The crackdown by the FTC on such prominent companies as TrimSpa is good news for the consumer. With future cases that are certain to be brought about by the FTC, companies will have no choice but to straighten up their act or face stiff fines or possibly be forced to quit selling their hoodia products all together.

The only companies left standing will be those who are honest about what hoodia gordonii can do and who sell authentic hoodia gordonii. We may be surprised to find only a few left standing given the current state of the hoodia weight loss industry!

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Weight Loss Exercise Programs - The Single Best One You Can Do Bar None

When it comes to losing weight, there is no quicker way than combining diet with exercise but then I'm sure you already know that. What you might not know is that there is only one single best way to lose weight bar none. Discover this great technique in this article.

I'll get straight to the point - the single fastest weight loss exercise is HIIT, also known as High Impact Interval Training. Let's dissect this - the "high impact" means that this is at rapid pace, not a walk in the park. The "interval training" means that this is not a constant rate, you keep varying it.

So What Does HIIT Look Like Then?

First of all you should start in the morning on an empty stomach, this way you'll be burning fat only and not food. Then jog quickly (not slowly) for 20 seconds. Then run as fast as you can i.e. sprint, for 20 seconds. And when I say as fast as you can, I mean as if you were running for your life and no matter what, you cannot run any faster. The go back to jogging and repeat between this and sprinting. This sounds really tough doesn't it? Read on and you'll realise that it isn't.

Well there are two great bonuses to HIIT. First of all, you only need to do it for a total of 15 minute per day. Yes, only 15 minutes! Although you push yourself hard, there is no need to work out for any longer than you need to. Sure beats a one hour workout doesn't it? The next great thing is that not only do you burn fat whilst doing the exercise but you also continue to burn fat during the day and at a much greater rate than for any other type of exercise.

So how does HIIT work? Well obviously, the "high impact" aspect means you burn more but the "interval training" aspect means that your body and its metabolism never quite gets used to the exercise and is always trying to react but never can. The result is that you burn a ton of weight.

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Weight Loss and Exercise - How Much is Enough?

Weight loss programs vary in many ways, but they all have this in common: diet must be accompanied by exercise. Either one by itself is not sufficient. I have a good friend who bemoans the fact that no matter how carefully he eats, he can't get his weight down where it should be. He also refuses to get any exercise. Although this is a common scenario, the reverse is also true. I have seen lots of guys in the gym who work out like maniacs, but they don't reach their target weight because they refuse to give up poor eating habits.

Granted, a balance of diet and exercise must be present in your weight loss program. But between the extremes of the couch potato and the body builder, how much exercise is enough?

The good news is you don't have to work out like a maniac, you don't have to swallow fistfuls of weight loss medication, and you don't have to eat like a fashion model. A middle-path of reasonable eating patterns (the right foods at the right times) and moderate, but consistent exercise will promote quick healthy weight loss and long-term weight control.

I am presently testing a weight loss supplement and diet program called The Cheia Vida Slim 10 Day Slim Down Challenge, and reporting the results on my blog. (See below.) The simple, anyone-can-do-it exercise regimen that the creator of the program, Dr. Charles Rouse, recommends is this: just get 10 to 15 minutes of exercise twice per day. I know that some of you are thinking that this isn't enough to make a difference, and that's the worst thing you could think. Inevitably, this frame of mind leads to inactivity, and the calories keep turning into fat.

In fact, that's one of my stumbling blocks. I'm an old athlete who's accustomed to spending intense hour-long sessions in the gym 4-5 days per week. (But I haven't had a gym membership in 4 years, which has really helped my weight gain.) So when I hear about doing something for 10 minutes twice per day, it doesn't seem to me that it would be worth the effort to lace up my shoes.

This kind of all or nothing thinking is exactly what allows the weight gain to sneak up on us over time, as it did in my case, aided by the aging process. Instead of doing a little, we choose to do nothing, and so the extra grams of fat add up and eventually become pounds. Think of it as caloric compound interest.

So take a look at this: even 10 minutes twice per day adds up to 200 minutes in 10 days, or 3 hours and 20 minutes! Do it everyday for a month, and you have 10 hours of exercise with just two 10-minute sessions per day. 10 hours of fat-burning for just 20 minutes per day. I can do that. In fact, that's ridiculously easy.

It's ironic that we gain weight (fat) by adding on small amounts of extra calories (that our bodies don't need) on a daily basis, but we're so reluctant to reverse the process and add up the exercise in small daily amounts to burn some of those extra calories and negate the added weight. Incremental weight loss is just as possible as incremental weight gain.

Everybody, EVERYBODY, can find 10 minutes twice per day to simply walk briskly. (Just 15 minutes of brisk walking burns about 100 calories.) Dr. Rouse recommends starting the day, even before leaving for work if possible, by walking away from your home for 5 minutes, then walking back. If possible do it before you eat breakfast for best calorie -burning results.

Another way to get in some walking time: just park farther away from your place of work, or from the front of the mall or the grocery store. Anytime you have the chance to walk an extra 50 or 100 feet or more, do it. I started doing this several years ago, and now I don't even think about it. (Though often a friend will ask, "Why are we parking way out here?") Again, it's terribly easy to do. If I hadn't been doing this over the last few years, I'd probably be carrying an additional 5 pounds right now.

If you take a long-term view with this approach, you'll really benefit. Instead of the extra weight we add on over the weeks and months and years, do the same with a little exercise. Taking advantage of these mini-workouts will add up to serious calorie burning if done consistently. Sure, sometimes you'll have to miss a day, but you can make it up when you have more time.

That's the beauty of this little bit here, and little bit there approach: it's easy, and it works, if you'll just do it. Step up your activity level and burn some fat. Admittedly, during my product test, I'm attempting fast weight loss. For this to happen, the Cheia Vida Slim weight loss pill (capsule actually) has to do its job and burn fat, suppress my appetite, and help clean some of the gunk out of my system. We'll see if it does.

And heres more good news: when you exercise, you feel better immediately. Instant gratification! And the good feeling you experience makes you want to do it again. Then when you start dropping a few pounds, you feel even better! Now you're excited to keep it going.

What you've done is create a process that feeds on itself. Momentum. Sort of like pushing a car on a slight down-hill grade: the difficult part is getting it moving. Once you do, it wants to keep on going. So although it may be hard to get started, do it! Get moving, a little bit here and a little bit there, and start burning some calories. Within a few weeks, it will become a healthy weight loss habit you can be proud of.

See Paul's test of the Cheia Vida Slim 10 Day Slim Down Challenge, with videos and weight loss tips on his blog at http://fasthealthyweightloss.wordpress.com

Paul W. Whitten is a life-long nutrition, health, & fitness enthusiast. He writes about his fat burning dietary exploits to help others lose weight too.

Using Calories For Weight Loss

Ever wondered what a calorie is? The definition of a calorie is "the amount of energy, or heat it takes to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water to1 degree Celsius."

A calorie is a unit of energy that is associated with food and drink and is a measure of the energy, or heat, that food produces as your body uses it as fuel.

The first step in counting calories for your personal weight loss is to calculate how many calories you burn in a day (your total daily energy expenditure), this is the total number of calories that your body expends in 24 hours, including all activities.

This is known as your maintenance level and will be the reference point (number of calories) from which to start your dieting.

The average calorie maintenance level for women in the United States is approx 2000 per day and the average for men is approx 2500 per day. These are only basic averages and are usually much higher for athletes or active individuals.

A quick and easy method to find out how many calories you require per day for weight loss and maintenance is to calculate a calorie value with a multiplier as set out below.

Fat loss = multiply your bodyweight in pounds with 12 calories (12 x lb).

Maintenance = multiply your bodyweight in pounds with 15 calories (15 x lb).

This is a very easy method to estimate your daily caloric requirements, but it has its drawbacks as it doesn't take into account your particular activity levels or body fat levels. Despite this it will give you a good estimated figure that you can work with.

The maintenance figure that you get is the amount of calories that you need to consume to stay at your current weight. To lose weight your calorie intake must be lower than the calories you burn.

In order to lose one pound of fat per week, you must reduce your weekly calorie intake by 3,500 calories, which works out at five hundred calories per day. This can be done by reducing your calories by 500 or combining a diet with physical activity.

The bottom line is to balance your caloric intake with the amount of calories that you are burning, that's the secret to successful dieting and weight maintenance.

Becoming more conscious of counting calories in your everyday eating regime is imperative if you are trying to lose weight. Studies have shown that men and women "underestimate" their daily calorie consumption by 500 to almost 1000 calories.

You can get a truer picture by keeping a seven-day eating plan of what you typically eat and drink during the day.

At the end of each days eating, add up the total amount of calories consumed and write them down on to the eating plan. At the end of the seven days, add the total calories for the whole week and then divide by seven, you now have your daily calorie intake.

Using a calorie calculator can make counting calories easier - you can total how many calories you will need for your daily activities to give you more control over how many calories you should include in your daily diet.

Another technique for low calorie eating is to watch your fat intake as this has the most calories.

Moderation is always important when you are counting calories, severely restricting calories, causes the body to lower its metabolic rate, which reduces its ability to burn fat.

At the same time, hunger signals increase and you quickly start to crave high-energy foods loaded with fats and sugar, the same foods you are trying to do without.

This is because when you return to normal eating habits, the drop in metabolic rate caused by the restriction in calories means that your old eating habits actually represent excess in calories.

Not only do you regain the fat stores just lost, but also you may even gain a bit extra.

"Dieting by counting calories means that all foods are allowed, nothing is forbidden as long as the calories consumed don't go over your daily calorie allowance"

Counting calories can also be flexible enough to accommodate most busy lifestyles.

Some food for thought isn't it; health professionals agree that healthy eating which includes counting calories and a low fat diet are essential for long-term healthy weight loss.

The way to lose body fat and maintain muscle is to have a food program for life. Quality food and more energy output are the basics you'll need to go for.

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Weight Loss After Pregnancy - A Realist Approach

Weight loss after pregnancy is a major issue with many women. During pregnancy, a woman can gain around 25-35 pounds. After delivery, she will lose around 12-22 pounds. This leaves around 12-22 pounds that she will have to deal with. The key is to remember that it is possible to lose all this weight and regain shape.

Be Realistic

Many women are influenced by celebrity moms and aim to lose their weight in a very short span of time. This is a very unrealistic approach to a complicated issue. Celebrity moms have expert fitness trainers, dieticians, etc., with them round the clock. It is thus, very important to keep realistic targets, have patience, and to work hard.

Therefore, after your pregnancy period is over you are surely going to be thinking about losing all the weight that you have gained. However, you should not rush into things. Before you start any exercise or diet after pregnancy, it is best to consult your doctor. After he/she gives you the green signal, you can start in all earnest.

Helpful Tips

Here are few weight loss tips to help you along the way-

For the first three months post partum, do not go on a diet. Dieting is not good especially if you are breastfeeding your child.

Eat a healthy well balanced diet. Ensure that you eat lot of fresh fruits and vegetables. Remember that you have just delivered and your body needs time to heal.

Instead of eating few heavy meals, you should focus on eating several small healthy meals everyday.

Avoid sugar, caffeine, processed foods, and sodium.

You can begin with slow exercises, like walking. Just be active around the house and you will start seeing a positive trend in your weight loss.

Pregnancy weight gain is natural and unavoidable. Yes, some women gain more weight than others and some women lose weight faster than others do. It is best to maintain a healthy diet during and after pregnancy. Keep yourself active. Walking is a very good form of exercise to keep your weight in check. Once your body has healed after pregnancy, you can go on a diet and exercise plan for losing weight. Aerobics, jogging, swimming, yoga, etc. are some of the exercises that you can take up. Talk to your doctor about them and see which ones are suitable for your body.

It is good that you are working hard to lose all the weight gain, but do not overexert yourself. Always listen to your body. Take rest when you feel tired. Take it easy and always keep in mind that you are going to make it. Losing your pregnancy weight is not that hard if you have realistic expectations and patience. Keep your energy level up by eating healthy foods and work diligently on your weight loss after pregnancy program.

You must keep in mind that after delivering it is more important to take care of your body and baby than rushing to lose all the pregnancy weight gain. You should follow weight loss tips only after 2-3 months of your pregnancy or as per doctor's advice. After pregnancy there is ample time to get back into shape. Don't worry now. weight loss after pregnancy is possible if you maintain a realistic approach, work hard, and have patience.

Permanent Weight Loss

Of all the articles and ads about weight loss and weight loss products, you will notice that most of them are saying that weight loss without exercise is what they have to offer. They will tell you about some diet pill, or perhaps a diet, which is going to take the weight off without you lifting a finger or changing your eating habits.

The greatest problem when it comes to diet and weight loss programs is weight loss is not permanent. It could be a matter of days, weeks or months; the simply fact is that most of the time, people will put back most or all of their lost weight. This can be very frustrating when you think of all at the time and effort put towards following a weight loss program that does not delivered the desired results.

Most people think weight loss programs have to be complicated to fit in with age, sex and body type. This brings up the age old question of "Why do most diets fail." The real answer is to turn the question around so that it read why people fail in their dieting. There isn't a diet that guarantees permanent weight loss, because it depends very much on the individual who is carrying out the diet. It can be very confusing to know which diet plan to follow with so many choices on the market.

My problem is that when I think of weight loss, I automatically think of words like "healthy" and "permanent". I'm not really in touch with the concept of using a diet to lose a few pounds to get back into last year's clothes or to look good at the high school reunion. I tend to think of losing weight as a step to the point where you achieve your weight loss goal permanently. At this point, you are living a healthier lifestyle that consist of exercise and the proper nutrition and are able to enjoy life to the max.

A solution to achieving permanent weight loss lies in making lifestyle changes; and developing new habits that involve following long term weight loss programs. You did not gain the weight overnight and you cannot expect to loose it overnight. The fact is changes like this simply do not happen overnight, they can take weeks, sometimes months to become an integrated part of a person's life.

So the safest way to permanent weight loss is to exercise, reduce your calories and do your diet program for the long term. If you develop these habits you ensure that weight loss will become permanent for you. Whatever we really want in life usually has some sort of price tag attached, and, as the saying goes, we usually, "get what we paid for".

5 Secrets to Lasting Weight Loss

Are you ready to stop yo-yo dieting? We have all read countless studies and know from experience that often, keeping the weight off is as much of a challenge as losing it. Here are 5 secrets to shedding those extra pounds and keeping them off.

1. Individualize - Find what works for you, this may take some trial and error but in the long run it pays off. Lets face it all diets work when you follow them.... but can you live your life with the eating plan? Find a plan that you can not only live with but enjoy. You can do this by assessing what has and hasn't worked in the past, what your food preferences are, and looking for healthy ways to incorporate them into an eating plan.

2. Choose - We all have a choice about what we eat. Choose smart calories - healthy carbohydrates like whole grains, fruit,& vegetables, - low fat proteins like chicken breast, fish, & low fat yogurt, - healthy fats like omega 3 (salmon,nuts,flax seed). You can enjoy your food and feel full.

3. Carbohydrates - The thing is carbohydrates are good for you, if you choose the right ones. Sugar and highly refined flour wreak havoc on your blood sugar causing you to be hungry again very quickly. Studies have shown choosing the good carbohydrates (fruit, veggies, whole grains) over the refined ones (soda, cookies, white bread) can help you to lose up to 10 pounds in a year even if you don't cut calories.

4. Move It - Exercise is important to weight loss and maintaining weight. Every bit counts, if you can't find 30 - 45 minutes in one chunk break it down into 15 minute segments. Be sure to include strength training in your exercise regime to get the double benefit of toned muscle and increased resting metabolism. Start where you are and appreciate all that you body does each and every day. Honor your body by taking care of it.

5. Haunting Habits - Be on the alert for habit creep, the insidious slide back to the habits that helped you gain the weight. Be alert and keep the good habits you've developed from being consumed by the old ones. Schedule regular maintenance check ups with yourself... whats working , whats not, do the clothes still fit the same, are your goals still reflective of what you really want?

Cathy Brennan is a Registered Nurse and Life Coach who helps frustrated dieters lose weight and keep it off.She has helped many clients end their weight loss struggle. Visit http://www.pathwayscoach.com for your free e-recipe book.

Weight Loss Will Kill You!

Many people get robbed when using online weight loss programs or guides. Not only are they losing money, they are losing their life as well. People don't realize that weight loss is lethal.

Weight loss products involve using drugs that your body doesn't need and eventually deteriorates it. You don't need these drug pills in your body. Some people actually lose about 5 pounds with this method only to pay huge health consequences later that sometimes leads to death. Is 5 pounds worth your life?

There's this great idea of "if I don't eat at all, I can't gain weight!" Huge mistake. It is a disastrous idea to starve your body simply because your metabolism slows down so much that the next time you eat, your body will store that fat because it thinks that you might not eat for a while. This was a popular idea and i saw for myself that people gained more weight weeks after they started eating regularly. Of coarse there are those situations where people starve themselves to death.

Diet food is relatively fake food that doesn't fill anyone up and leaves you hungry. Not only do you starve from hunger, but also starve for nutrients and minerals that was taken out by this diet food.

My friend recently tried this so called "proven diet". I gave her my overwhelming negative opinion, but she did it anyways. To make a long story short she lost 10 pounds in 2 1/2 weeks.

Now it was judgment time as I tried this diet plan myself. I definitely learned a ton of these "fat facts" that i never knew made me fat! It is safe which was a must for me. Also it is results driven because it has many years of success. I found rave reviews about it which is important. It's nothing that takes up the whole day and easy to use. If anything went wrong or if it didn't work, there was always a money back guarantee.

I followed all the instructions and weighed myself everyday which is probably over doing it because i wanted to see results! I lost 15 pounds in a month which isn't a staggering amount but I was shocked as how simple it was to do so. I gave up a while ago and my friend saved me! I went to a review website of people that have tried this diet and gave their reviews and personal thoughts on.

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Good Luck and shed those pesky pounds!

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Weight Loss - Getting Back on Track

Remember when you first decided you were going to lose weight? How excited and determined you were? Then the battle began and your conviction has started to fade. Here are some steps to get back on track.

1. Remember why you set your goal in the first place. Did you want to have more energy to do activities with your family? Or maybe you want to lose weight to boost your self esteem, participate in an outdoor adventure vacation, or improve your health by lowering your cholesterol or blood pressure.

2. Place your goal in a location you will see daily, such as on your refrigerator door. This way every morning you will be reminded to take the necessary steps to achieve your goal, whether it is heading to the gym, not reaching for the sweets at work, or packing a lunch instead of eating out.

3. Tell others about your goals and how you plan to be successful. Friends and family can help you by giving the extra support you need to stick with it.

4. Seek professional help. Did you join a gym but are overwhelmed by the equipment or think you look foolish because you are unsure what you are doing? Meet with a personal trainer to learn how the equipment works and be shown a workout that will meet your goals. Are you trying to eat healthier by reading food labels but do not know what you should be looking for on the label? Seek out the help of a nutrition specialist or dietitian to show you how to make healthier choices.

5. Track your progress to stay motivated. Mark on the calendar the days you work out as a visual of progress you are making towards your goal. Check your weight monthly to chart results or if you are working on lowering your blood pressure/cholesterol visit your physician to monitor progress.

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Understand Natural Weight Loss Supplements

If you are currently in search to lose weight and want to know more about weight loss supplements, then this ezine article is for you. There are plenty misleading weight loss pills out there that are useless. However there are a few charms that stick out and leave incredible results behind.

Understand first that losing weight isn't just taking a capsule and sitting on the couch all night. To lose weight you need to dedicate your life to it. Whether it be the next six months, or six years. Understand that you won't lose 20 lbs in 1-2 weeks. Remember weight loss supplements work, but you need to work with them.

There are basically two types of weight loss pills. There are ones who contain all pharmaceutical made ingredients. Those are the type to increase blood pressure, make you urinate frequently and change your mood on a dime. Does this sound like the supplement you want on your counter?

Now there is another type of supplement.

All natural weight loss supplements. Now these are a different story. They are 100% natural and safe to take. Not only that but you do get weight loss effects that are wonderful. The herbs in them have been around since earth was here, so people have been taking them for centuries. Even more importantly they work.

To really get the full effect of the supplements you need to eat healthy and exercise. If you haven't figured it out yet, exercise is the key to weight loss success. But with natural supplements standing next to exercise, you will see rapid weight loss.

When it comes time for purchasing an effective supplements you need to watch out for these types of things.

- Check the ingredients. Make sure they are all natural.

- Scope out the customer testimonials to make sure it reputable.

- The companies guarantee needs to be clear with contact information there.

Even though herbs are not drugs you should still check with your doctor if you have a medical condition or under their care.

There are two main weight loss supplements out there that get a lot of credit for customers weight loss. That is Proactol and Proshape RX. They are both all natural and bring in excellent results.

The sooner you start losing weight, the sooner you will see your new self in the mirror.

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Loose Skin: The Aftermath of Weight Loss

People who lose a significant amount of weight are usually left with piles of loose skin. This sagging skin can affect anyones confidence because it can be very unsightly and embarrassing. They can even be as troublesome as the excess weight that the person once carried. If you happen to have shed a large amount of weight and you cannot afford plastic surgery, you could be left with loose skin for the remainder of your life.

Any amount or type of exercise will never completely eliminate loose skin from your body. Tightening up skin and muscle also has its limits. It will be more difficult to get the skin to go back into place after such a dramatic change in body shape. Eventually your skin will lose its elasticity and it will be harder for it to return back into shape after being stretched.

Surgery seems to be the only effective way of getting rid of loose skin. The procedure can be lengthy and expensive depending on the area covered. However, there maybe some scars left after the operation. Normally an area of skin is cut in a pear shape or teardrop shape and the excess skin is removed. Then the two ends will be sewn together later and the line where the two pieces of skin meet will become a scar.

You will have to decide between loose skin and the appearance of scars. It is obviously a tough decision considering the amount of recovery time and the money that would be involved. However, surgery could be worth it, if it would make you feel as though your physical transformation was complete.

Remember that there is a good chance that there will be a great deal of scarring if you chose to undergo this type of plastic surgery. The areas where the loose skin once was will never look like it did when you were younger. Also keep in mind that a significant weight loss that brings about large amounts of loose skin is traumatic to your body. You have to give your body enough time between the loss of the weight and the surgery on the loose skin. It would be a good idea to rest for a few months to allow the skin to settle before you make any plans for surgery.

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Weight Loss As Easy As 1-2-3

Most people attempting to lose weight struggle to do so. The truth of the matter is that when approached properly losing weight can be easy and effortless. Looking and feeling better is the reward we achieve by making the effort.

Step 1: Dieting doesn't work. Engaging in fad diets, or for that matter any diet, may actually do more harm than good. It produces a pendulum effect that creates a cycle of losing and gaining weight. It is much more effective to implement health lifestyle habits that we carry with us for the rest of our lives.

Our bodies have the innate ability to heal themselves. The only requirement is to provide it with the proper nourishment. By eating the appropriate foods we strengthen our blood and cleanse our organs. By altering our daily routine we create the necessary environment for our system to thrive.

The very first step in the process to losing weight and improving our health is to change what we eat. First, eliminate processed and prepared foods. Cut things such as soda, artificial drinks and artificial sweeteners from you diet. Avoid red meat. The primary stable for humans is whole grains, vegetables and fruit.

Step 2: Don't rush when you eat. Take the time to sit down and properly enjoy your meal. Chew your food extremely well. When you chew your food well 90% of the digestion will take place in your mouth. You will absorb more nutrition from your food and be satisfied with less. Chewing your food well will take the burden off your stomach and digestive tract.

Don't eat before bed for at least three hours. While eating before bed may soothe your nerves it doesn't really give you time to digest your food thoroughly. Also, sit down when you eat and enjoy your meal.

Salt should only be used when preparing your meal. Don't put salt on your food at the table. Avoid prepared foods high in sodium. Excess salt binds fat to our system and makes it more difficult to lose weight. Sea salt is preferable to processed salt. Sea salt is rich in trace elements that are essential for our health. Also, I'm not a believer in counting calories. You should eat as much as you wish with the following caveats. You should chew extremely well and eat wholesome, natural foods.

Step 3: You need some form of activity. I'm not fond of the idea of joining a gym for exercise. While this may work for some people, in a sense it is very much like dieting. It seems to create an endless cycle of joining and quitting, only to vow starting again. Exercise should be an organic part of our daily routine. Walking, running, riding a bike or even swimming are ideal ways to oxygenate our blood and burn calories.

That's it in a nutshell. Do not obsess about your weight. By making these changes an integral part of your daily life, losing weight and regaining your health will be natural and effortless.

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Guaranteed Fat Loss Workouts

The battle of the bulge is created by a sedentary lifestyle and the ingestion of high calorie foods and drinks. It takes months or even years to accumulate, and unless you opt for invasive liposuction or another kind of surgery, the only way to undo the weight is through diet modification and exercise. Fortunately, there are some guaranteed fat loss workouts even the most out of shape diet hopeful may employ on the road to a slimmer, trimmer and fitter body.

First and foremost is walking. Everyone knows how to walk and if you have the power of movement, then your legs and feet are your best assets on the road to fat loss. It does not matter if you own an expensive treadmill with an incline or instead visit the gym. As a matter of fact, if you opt for neither, why not put the pooch on the leash and walk around the block. Slowly at first, but over time speeding up and maybe adding a bit of territory, before long you will walk, burn fat, build muscle, and feel better.

If you are up for more of a challenge, then one of the many cross country skiing machines will do the trick. The gliding motion of the legs requires muscle control and with the arms swinging, you are sure to get a whole body workout. This kind of exercise is especially good for the abdominal muscles and fat loss as well as muscle toning is a guaranteed result.

Another guaranteed weight loss workout is weight lifting. Granted, if you do not belong to a gym, it is hard to find some high quality weights, but do not despair! If you own a few heavy books (think Zondervan's NIV Exhaustive Concordance or Encyclopedia Britannica) you can use them to lift them just as you would weights at the gym. In the alternative, carry them with you as you walk. The increased weight requires increased energy, which or course will result in an increase in fat burn. For an even more authentic feel, purchase two bags of cat litter, and you are on your way to fat loss!

No enumeration of guaranteed fat loss workouts would be complete without mentioning the jump rope. Joints permitting, this makes for a great workout that is sure to shed some pounds and increase your stamina. Yet if your joints and ankles are unlikely to cooperate, you will find that a modified exercise of lunges and aerobics will also build stamina and may even condition your joints and ankles to such an extent as to permit future use of the jump rope.

The last fat loss workout takes places on your dining room table and involves the lifting of your knife and fork. Granted, this is not a bona fide muscle building workout, but it sure has the power to burn some fat! As a general rule, diets don't work. What does work is behavior modification. Avoid carbohydrates for dinners and focus instead on veggies and meat. If over the course of a week you eat three bags of chips, cut it down to two. If you drink one glass of water over the course of the week, increase it to three. In other words, exercise your will power to increase the healthy food choices and decrease the not so healthy ones.

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How to Lose a Lot of Weight Real Fast - Mind Blowing Tips to Help You Achieve Stunning Results

We are in the day and age where there are numerous ways to lose weight but the sad part is only a few of them actually work and bring you the results you desire. You see people always end up doing what they are not suppose to do and this is the reason why they never achieve their weight loss goals no matter how hard they might try. Therefore in order to lose weight effectively you need to know what works the best for you. Read on to discover some of the most explosive ways to lose weight and lose it fast...

Natural is always the way to go- Well there might be thousands of weight loss supplements out there in the market and some of them do really work but those supplements come with several side effects most of us aren't even aware of. You see this is the major reason why the best possible way to really lose weight is to go natural and do it the old way.

Start balancing your diets- Now in order to lose weight naturally you should start balancing your diets instantly. You should cut back on all the foods which are really high in calories and fats as that would only worsen your already bad condition. You see the reason why most people don't end up losing weight is due to the fact that they never balance their diet out and end up eating what they want to.

Plan your exercises- Now dieting alone wouldn't make you lose weight, Proper exercise routine is necessary too to achieve the results you desire therefore learn to set up a proper exercise plan and try to stick to it till the time you start seeing some real results with your weight.

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7 Weight Loss Tips

Okay, that's it, all done with the holidays, so lets get going on weight loss. No more bad nutrition, get back to your regular calorie intake and 6 small meals per day. You are eating 5-6 mini-meals per day, right? If not, get started, and here are some more weight loss tips.

1. Eat more fruits and vegetables.

Get your carbohydrates from fruits and vegetables first, before using breads and pastas. You'll get far more nutrients and fiber, and fewer calories.

2. Eat fiber

The average American falls far short of the fiber recommendations (of 25+ grams of fiber per day). Add an ounce of raw nuts to your daily food plan to get more fiber and to satisfy your appetite.

3. Eat more protein

Protein fills you up and doesn't mess with your blood sugar, so you'll have more mental energy.

4. Have something for breakfast.

While the exact reason isn't clear, breakfast eaters tend to be slimmer than non-breakfast eaters. Start your day with a whey protein shake and an apple if you are in a rush.

5. Drink water

At least 8 cups per day. This will help fill you up and helps you avoid constipation.

6. Exercise less, but harder.

Forget about long, slow cardio. Learn how to do interval training instead. This will boost your metabolism all day long.

7. Use your bodyweight

There are hundreds of bodyweight exercises you can do at home, from beginner to advance.

And those are 7 tips to help you lose weight, burn fat, control your appetite, boost your metabolism and get the body you want.

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Drink Water To Lose Weight?

so can you really drink water to lose weight? Well in short the simple answer is yes. You can indeed drink water to lose weight for a few reasons. Water acts to suppress your hunger and it can also raise your metabolism a little. Combined with a low fat diet its simple to see that you should increase your water intake.

Drinking water throughout the day can actually act to suppress your hunger. Another thing is sometimes you mistake your hunger for thirst. I know this sounds crazy but its actually true. So I can already hear a lot of you out there saying "hey I can tell the difference between when I'm hungry and thirsty!"

This may be true to a certain extent, we all obviously know we are hungry when we have not had anything to eat all day right? Its much harder to tell sometimes though when we are just a little hungry, and your body can actually make you think your hungry when your actually thirsty.this is why you should drink water to lose weight.

Another reason water works to help your weight loss efforts is because it can actually raise your metabolism a little. Your stomach has something in it so it gets to working, but nothing major. Its certainly better then having an empty stomach though, plus it can act as a filler just because sometimes in your stomach. So drink water to lose weight and you will be one step closer to your weight loss goals!

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How to Lose Weight Fast? Eat More!

If you are too lazy to exercise and dieting, I have good news for you. If you are undergoing exercise or dieting but still find that they did not help you to lose much weight, you will love what I have to tell you.

If you managed to lose weight, after vigorous gym training or strict dieting, but gained back the weight that you once lost, what I am going to share with you will definitely reignite your confidence in your weight loss target.

From my personal experience, after a regime of strict diet, or even body building, my excess weight would be reduced. This would definitely lower my guard and revert to my old ways of eating and as a result, I always get back my weight. I will inevitably, go back to dieting or weight training again ... This yo-yo effect on our body weight is unhealthy.

Normally to reduce weight, one would restrict their diet and aim to eat less. Your body will interpret that message to store more fat instead because of the reduction of fat consumption. The result is that you get less nutrition, with little or no fat reduction.

I discovered a better way would be to eat normally, but to include or replace some of these food with other kinds of wonderful food that aims to boost your metabolism and burn more calories than the food you consumed. Such food is also known as 'negative calorie food'. The beauty of eating these fat burning foods is that the more you eat, the more you lose weight.

Sound simple? Yes, but the challenge is to love them and eat them as some of us would hate fruits or vegetables.

What I have come up is a list of fat burning food in different categories for your reference. I suggest you print them out and highlight your favorites. Your objective is simply to consume as many of these food that you like.

Fruits

apple
apricot
blackberry
blueberry
cherry
cranberry
grapefruit
grape
honeydew
lemon
lime
mango
nectarine
orange
papaya
peach
pear
pineapple
prune
raspberry
strawberry
tangerine
watermelon

Vegetables

artichoke
asparagus
beet
broccoli
Brussels sprout
cabbage
cantaloupe
carrot
cauliflower
celery
chive
corn
cucumber
eggplant

garlic
green bean
kale
leek
lettuce
mushroom
okra
onion
parsley
pea
pepper
pumpkin
radish
red cabbage
sauerkraut
scallion
soybean
spinach
squash
string bean
tomato
turnip
zucchini

Meats

cod
crab
flounder
lobster

Dairy Products (Must be Low-Fat)

milk
yogurt
cheese

Do not be surprised that I have included dairy products as fat burning food. As against normal belief, consuming low-fat milk or yogurt, or cheese will increase the intake of calcium which causes fat cells to produce less fat and assist the body to break down existing fat.

How do you incorporate consuming these foods into your daily diet? I have some pointers for you to consider. For salad, you can start with lettuce, add shredded carrots, cucumber slices, diced apples and pineapples. For snacks, you may want to replace your chocolate bar with an apple, or you can make sugarless Jell-O with prunes. Alternatively, you may want to have a solely fruit salad as snack and top up with a sugarless whipped cream and serve cold.

Be creative. Use fat burning vegetables to replace other types of food, and you may use garlic in your cooking and reduce the use of salt. Your food will taste nicer too. From today, aim to eat more of the food listed as they are healthier, and make you slimmer.

Although I suggest you eat as much fat burning foods as you like, as these foods will help you lose weight and keep it off. However, never go for a crash negative calorie food only. You should increase eating these foods, but not to replace total diet with them.

A balanced lifestyle that combines eating the right foods and exercises will help you reaching your target weight quicker. Keep your list of fat burning foods as your secret weapon and by eating these negative calorie food daily, will help you to lose weight faster than you thought. Trust me, there is no better way than to eat more and lose weight.

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Fat Loss Secrets - Diets Don't Work!

We've all tried fat loss programs.

A lot of these so called 'diets' have two things in common. They are unhealthy and they don't work!

We always concentrate on the outside of our bodies, what we look like aesthetically, but neglect the most important factor, what makes us what we are, our insides!

Shallow is one word that springs straight to mind. We all know that in our quest to get thin, we could indeed be doing untold damage to our bodies, but do we care? Do we heck!

Well... maybe we do really, somewhere deep down. Our conscience bleeps now and again, but we just ignore it and move on to the next fat loss program.

So what would you say if I told you that a lot of our weight problems are not to do with over eating or genetics? I bet you'd say great, tell me more!

I recently came across a lady doctor who has dedicated her life to researching what she believes to be the single most important factor in the fat loss process.

During her many years of studies, Dr Suzanne Gudakunst found that we all have horrible parasites living inside us. She discovered that by eliminating them through eating natural foods, people lost large amounts of weight in the process.

There were also other side effects. People with certain types of cancer found it disappeared after following Dr Suzanne's plan. Some diabetic cases were reversed. Her findings were truly amazing! (and genuine).

She decided to share her Fat Loss Secret with the world, but in doing so recieved death threats.

There are many organisations and companies out there who make millions out of the fat loss industry so it's not surprising that she upset many folk in her quest to educate the nation.

I think it would be like a car company discovering how to run a car on water. Imagine the effects financially that would have on the oil companies and the government. Catastrophic, I would say...

Well, Dr Suzanne Gudakunst went ahead and did it anyway. She teaches a simple and natural way to lose loads of weight fast, and be the healthiest you've ever been.

If you've tried every other 'fad' fat loss program and failed, might be worth taking a look at one that goes beyond just weight loss and actually does you some good into the bargain!

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You Will Never Lose Weight - Are You Making These Deadly Mistakes Already?

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.

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Wonderful Tips To Lose Weight

Have a look at these wonderful tips to lose weight. They will help you lose weight fast and naturally. Losing weight always requires some small changes in your lifestyle and diet pattern. So if you want to lose weight, start practicing these tips today.

• If you want to lose weight go and consult your physician or a weight loss doctor so that he can find which program suits your body best.
• You always needs plenty of water because it helps a person to be fresh and healthy. It washes out toxins from your body.
• A wonderful tip to lose weight is to start your day with a glass of water it will moist your gastric tract.
• Try to join an exercise program which you really enjoy. Exercise is more effective when you do it with a joyful heart.
• Try to cut off all the fizzy drinks they have lot of calories.
• Do not eat in between the meals.
• Avoid frying your food because there are more methods to prepare food like steaming,boiling and grilling.
• Stuff you refrigerator with healthy food. It will help you to not eat junk food when you are hungry.
• Eat lot of vegetables and fruits. They will give you lots of vitamins, minerals and fiber.
• Avoid processed fruits as they have a lot of added artificial sugar.
• Eat your vegetables raw if you can. This will give you enough vitamins as cooking vegetables results in vitamin loss.
• Never skip your meals because it will make you more hungry at the time of your second meal.

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How To Lose Weight Fast

The reason why many of us are frantically looking for solutions to lose weight fast is because we want ourselves to appear to other people as being more confident, attractive, and also to reduce the risks that comes along with being over-weight, such as suffering from heart attacks, strokes, etc.

If you want to lose weight fast, and effectively, you'll have to change the following 4 aspects in your life, and they are - what you eat, how you eat, your behavior and your activity level.

Here are some fast weight loss tips you can apply right away:

1. Before you start any weight loss regimes, remember that the whole process composes of a multi-faceted technique consisting of mindset, exercise, and in other cases, diet supplements. Commence your weight loss regime by having a diet food plan that you can easily get accustomed with. Also, you'll have to incorporate an exercise plan that can consist of activities such as brisk walking, running, swimming, or even dancing. By exercising, you are also building up your body muscles and this helps to make you look good as well. Also, remember that muscles help to burn more calories - whether it is working or resting - so the more muscles you develop, the more calories you'll be able to burn, and the more weight you'll be able to lose.

2. You have to set realistic approaches - By developing a positive mindset, having a positive attitude toward the whole weight loss process, and setting realistic weight loss goals, it will help you quickly lose more pounds compared to when you do not have developed them.

3. Listen to your own body - Each and everyone's body metabolism rate reacts different to different weight loss programs, techniques and plans. When you adopt a weight loss strategy - such as exercising, you have to plan it at a level that your body can accept. For example, some people's body can accept rigorous exercising but some can not.

4. Eat more food containing fibers - By eating fiber-rich foods, it will make your stomach full faster and also stays in your tummy longer - slowing down your body's rate of digestion. A single serving of whole grain bread moves fat through the digestive system faster. Grains turn into blood sugar that spikes your body's insulin level, making your body more energized.

5. Stay away from fried foods, especially deed-fried ones, as deep fried foods contain a great amount of fat. Opt for grilled foods instead as grilled foods contain much lesser amount of fats.

6. Drinks lots of water - drinking at least 6 to 8 glasses of water daily keeps your body refreshed. Since how fast/slow your body loses weight depends on how your body eliminates waste, it is important that your body must stay hydrated.

To wrap up, discipline and consistency are still the best practices and keys to losing weight fast. Always keep the 6 pointers in mind and you'll be on your way to a successful weight loss.

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Waters Importance For Weight Loss

Unfortunately one of the main reasons people struggle with weight loss and dieting is the lack of water they drink on a daily basis.

Water is the central foundation to every health and fitness goal. You probably know that without water living would be impossible but why is it so important for losing weight?

Not drinking enough water could be the reason you are not losing weight.

Water is the most valuable substance you consume and has a wide variety of essential functions that are the source of life. Let's take a look at a few of the functions water performs in your body and the reasons why it is so important to drink enough water.

Water makes up 60-70% of your body.
It assists in digestion, absorption and assimilation which gives you the complete vitamins, minerals, and nutrients from the foods you eat
Water helps with the excretion of waste from the bowels and kidneys. It will help you to avoid constipation and will relieve stress on your kidneys.
Controlling your body temperature and keeping your body regulating in different situations and actions is another task water performs in your body
Reduced head aches and stomach bloating are a result of increased water intake
Water also makes up 92% of your blood that helps with nutrient distribution.
Proper hydration will help keep your skin smoother and healthier
It also Lubricates and heals the joints and muscles.

These are just a few of the important things water accomplishes in your system.

But why is water so important for weight loss?

Many people search for appetite suppressants to curve their hunger when the best way to feel fuller is to drink more water. Your brain treats hunger and thirst the same so when you think you are hungry, your brain could actually be signaling you that you are thirsty. People who do not consume enough water throughout the day usually develop hunger pains more than those who drink enough water. Drinking cold water is the best choice. It not only quenches your thirst but can actually boost your metabolism as the water has to be warmed up, burning calories.

Another thing that you should know is that drinking water consistently throughout the day will keep you from over eating, having cravings for sweets and can accelerate your energy levels the natural way. There are many other benefits as well; these are just a few select ones.

Try it! When you feel hungry drink a big glass of water and wait five minutes to see if you are still hungry. Try always having a bottle of water with you, taking sips every so often and see the affects it has on your appetite. You could also try drinking a large glass of water before eating breakfast to accelerate your metabolism, preparing your body to be a fat burning machine the rest of the day.

Are you drinking enough during the day to keep yourself hydrated?

The average person needs about 6-8 large glasses of water every day. You must also take in to consideration how much you sweat, your caffeine consumption, and amount of daily exercise as these are indicators that you will need to increase your water intake.

If you are not a huge fan of water, eating fruit with high water content is another great way to increase your water consumption without drinking plain water. Fruit with high water content will also fill up your stomach with fewer calories and tons of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients for a healthy body. There are other foods that have a high content of water and most can be easily recognized like some fruits and vegetables but certain diets may limit foods with high water content. In this case you will simply have to drink more water.

Diuretics like coffee, pop, and caffeinated drinks cause the body to lose water and dehydrate the body. By cutting back on these drinks, you will decrease the amount of water you need to consume and your body's absorption of vitamins and minerals will be greater.

Try to always have a bottle of water with you to take sips every so often and see the affects it has on your appetite.

How do you know whether or not you are consuming enough water?

There are several easily noticeable warning signs that your body is not getting enough water and is becoming dehydrated.

Headaches. Headaches are the most common symptom of dehydration. Water flushes out all the toxins in your body and makes up 75% up your brain. No wonder a lack of water causes a headache!
Lack of concentration and fatigue. With a built up amount of toxins in your body due to a lack of water, you will see a drop in your energy level as your body is concentration on dealing with the unwanted toxins in your body.
Constipation. Water in your body will be directed to more vital functions resulting in painful and harder stools from the lack of water.
Reduced urine output or dark urine. 200 liters of water is passed through your kidney's every day so a lack of water will limit your kidney's filtering ability, resulting in darker urine.
Dry mouth and bad breath. When not enough water is frequently passing through your mouth to rinse away the food particles, bacteria can create dry mouth syndrome and bad breath over time.
Skin. Water keeps your skin looking and feeling clear and smooth so if your skin develops dry spots, coloring, and roughness, it could be an indication of you is dehydrating your body.

Final thoughts

If you are serious about becoming leaner and healthier, drinking water is an absolute must. Nothing is more important to your health than drinking enough water, so give it a shot and start drinking more to help you achieve weight loss the natural way and put you on the right tract to a healthier lifestyle.

Have a great day and God bless!

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The One True Secret of Weight Loss

Are you ready for the one true secret of weight loss? You feel like you've tried all the diet products and every diet program to burn your body fat and yet still haven't cracked the weight control diet code. You've had it up to your top chin with fitness tips and exercise tips and all the health and fitness information that's been flung your way.

Do you want the good news or the bad news? Actually they are both the same and they are in fact, old news. So here is the news.

The news is that if you intend to lose fat and get fit, the secret of successful weight loss has 3 basic parts. You have to

1. Consume less calories and make better food choices

2. Exercise regularly, 6 days out of 7

3. Be patient. You know by now that there is no quick fix.

If you are not prepared to accept these facts, you are going to keep on dreaming, flinging time and money into frustrating sure-fail snake oil, smoke and distortion mirror strategies. I think life's too short to delude yourself and you deserve better.

Let's just do it. Let's burn your body fat and get fit, starting today. You might hate me now, but you'll thank me for it later.

In order to consume less calories and make better food choices, you just have to be informed. Get a decent pocket calorie counter that also tells you the basics about protein, carbs and fats as well as nutritional information on vitamins and minerals. It will set you back pennies and take probably about an hour to read, cover to cover. While you're at it, invest a piddling amount for a diet and exercise diary and write in it every day.

Just by buying these 2 cheap products, you will have increased the likelihood of losing weight and maintaining your goal weight by an exponential figure. You don't have to believe me, this is a fact from health and fitness research scientists the world over.

Get into an exercise routine. Set aside a time that you will find difficult to sabotage and fill it with walking, walking, walking (briskly, mind you - no waddling). Take 45 minutes to 1 hour and learn to enjoy your energetic walk. You will ache like mad for the first few weeks or even months, but that is just your muscles waking up in a bit of a state of pleased shock and surprise that you have actually found some use for them. You will get past the discomfort (pain, if you're a sook) and this habit will be the best fitness strategy you will ever invest in.

You cannot expect a magic fix for the fat you've spent months or even years accumulating. Once you can face this sour little snippet, you will start to lose weight. Yes, it will be slower than you want, but much faster than if you just loll about plumply wishing for it in a vague and negative kind of way.

After 6 weeks of decent diet and regular exercise, you will feel good every day. After 12 weeks, people around you will want to know your weight loss secret. After 6 months, you will never look back. You can thank me for it then.

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