High-Speed Blenders And Weight Loss

Designer smoothie bars are almost as common as coffee shops these days. It's little wonder too. Where else can you get a healthy snack that contains so many nutrients all in one glass? The answer is: at home. With a high speed blender, it's easy to re-create those fancy, nutrition filled fruit smoothies at home. Chances are, you'll save a lot of money too.

In addition to paying much less, there are several compelling reasons for making your own smoothies with a high speed blender. Consider the following benefits:

* You can give your dieting efforts a healthy boost. Mixing fruits, vegetables, yogurt, soy milk, or other ingredients in a high-speed blender releases the vitamins, minerals, and fibers which they contain. This allows for much quicker processing by the body. The result is a fuller feeling in a shorter time, meaning you are less likely to overeat. It also means more of those nutrients are able to be absorbed by your body. Plus, you have control over the amount of fat and sugar that goes into your recipe.

* It's easier to get your RDA. It can be tough to eat your RDA (recommended daily allowance) of fruits, vegetables, and other nutrients. Using a high speed mixer makes it simple to get many of your nutrients all in one tasty go. A smoothie is also much easier to consume on the run than a handful of blueberries. Plus, you can add boosters like wheat-grass, flaxseed, bran, wheat germ, protein powder, ginseng, and many other nutritional supplements.

* Good nutrition is linked to better mental health. If you are struggling with obesity, you may also be experiencing symptoms of depression. Depression has been linked to being overweight. Doctors encourage people who are seeking treatment for mood disorders to eat a healthy, balanced diet. This is because physicians know that good nutrition can help improve mood by restoring chemical balance to the brain. What better natural depression treatment than a home-made smoothie? There are few easier ways to increase ones intake of fruits and vegetables, plus healthy staples like yogurt, milk, soy milk, and fresh cheese, than to mix them in a delicious smoothie.

* You can experiment with your own ingredients. Whatever fruits and vegetables you like can be combined for a tailor-made snack or meal. You can choose from either fresh or frozen. Fresh fruits and vegetables tend to be slightly higher in vitamins. However, frozen are also healthy, and will add a hearty texture to your concoction.

Sometimes people get discouraged with their efforts to make smoothies at home. Often this is because they are using an ordinary food processor rather than a high speed blender. While food processors may do an adequate job of mixing, they are not made for pureeing and grinding as blenders are. The results from blenders are more appetizing. They also tend to release the vitamins and minerals more quickly.

So forget about those expensive juice bars. Creating your own delicious masterpieces at home may lead to better mental health and put you on the fast-track to weight loss.

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Are Your Loved Ones Hindering Your Weight Loss Efforts?

Sometimes our loved ones can hinder our weight loss goals. Often times their intention is not to hinder us.

For example, I love donuts. There was a time in my life when I simply could not say "no" to them. I would wind up binging on them - I could eat 4 to 6 donuts with no problem at all.

I began a weight loss program. I was following my plan to the tee. Then on Saturday morning, my husband brought home some donuts. "Here honey, I thought you'd enjoy these." I devoured every last crumb.

My husbands intention was not to make me go off plan. He wasn't even thinking that I was trying to lose weight. He simply wanted to do something nice for me.

Your loved ones could be hindering you by tempting you with seconds, cooking your favorite foods, or buying your favorite ice cream.

Here's what you need to do:

1. Identify your loved ones behavior that is sabotaging your weight loss efforts.
2. Identify your loved ones reasons for that behavior.
   • Are they trying to do something nice for you?
   • Do they feel appreciated when you eat their cooking?
   • Are they bringing in the ice cream for themselves, not realizing that is making you lose track of your goals?
3. Tell your loved one what you need from him/her.

You need to be assertive. Tell them exactly what you need from him/her and why. I told my husband ...

"I really appreciate the fact that you love me so much, that you brought donuts home. However as I can't seem to say "no" to them, I would appreciate it even more if you could restrain from bringing them home. A hug from you lets me know how much you care and appreciate me."

I told him in exactly what I needed and why. I showed him I appreciated his gesture, and gave him an alternative action so that his needs would be met as well.

If you are a little apprehensive about approaching your loved one, ask yourself why. It's probably one of two reasons:

1. You like having someone to blame for your failures. It's easy to say, "I keep blowing it because my wife is such a good cook and demands I eat seconds." Or "My husband is so nice to me he keeps buying me donuts, if I tell him to stop, he may never buy me anything again." If this is you, you need to decide how important reaching your goal really is. Take responsibility for your own actions and stop blaming others.

2. You don't know how to approach them or you don't want to hurt their feelings. If this is the case then you need to practice ... in front of the mirror, to a friend, or even to the dog. Picture yourself telling your loved one exactly what you need from him/her to help you achieve your goals.

Remember, more than anything else, your loved ones want YOU to be HAPPY and HEALTHY, and will do anything in their power to help you achieve your goals.

Cindy Holbrook has been interested in fitness and nutrition most of her life. Visit her website http://HonestDietReviews.com For a variety of weight loss articles, tips and tricks. Read Diet Reviews to find the right diet for you. Don't forget to read http://honestdietreviews.com Mikes Story - Cindys husband and the inspiration for her website. Mike has lost over One Hundred Pounds!

Detox Diet Plan Checklist

Ok, so you've decided to start investigating a fast detox diet plan to improve the quality of your life, huh? Well, here's a checklist of how to make that decision, so that you can have some more info to make an informed decision. Read through these and mark which ones apply to you:

I feel bloated often, even after not eating anything specific that might make me feel that way.

I'm feeling lethargic and tired. I don't want to do anything, even the smallest of tasks. This makes me feel cranky towards other people, and is causing problems.

I can't seem to want to get out of bed in the morning. I feel like I have no energy at all.

I have bad breath a lot and am upsetting other people, or I am extremely worried I will. This causes me to either try to keep my distance from people, or hold my breath when in close.

I feel constipated, like I need to go to the bathroom for a bowel movement, but can't seem to make anything come out.

I am concerned about my overall health

I am concerned about the toxins I'm exposed to everyday and the junk I consume and all the repercussions that could come with that.

I need to lose weight, and I don't want to have to wait 3 months and go to the gym to do it. I need to lose weight, and I need to lose it soon.

I want to feel better and have more confidence.

I want to make sure I'm doing the right things for my body to keep it going strong for many years still to come

These are some questions you can ask yourself when considering starting a fast detox diet plan. If you said yes to any of these, you can greatly benefit from a fast detox diet plan and the health advantages that come with one. Fast detox diet plans help with all of the ailments/symptoms I've listed above, and are growing very quickly in popularity for being a quick weight loss solution.

If you answered 'yes' to any of the above questions, you need to find yourself a good, highly rated fast detox diet plan. I've actually done the research myself and have one that is not only top rated, but much cheaper than many of the other fast detox diet plans out on the market currently. To read more about it, click on the link below.

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H20 - What's Water Good For Anyway?

Right from the top, juice, soda, alcohol and coffee/tea do not count as water! I see a lot of people counting those drinks as part of their daily intake of water, but what they really do is increase your sugar (and calorie) consumption and DEHYDRATE you even more than you already are. And to be clear, dehydration does the opposite of what water does, which is hydrate your body. Keep in mind that your body is made up of 80% water and most of the population is severely dehydrating themselves due to their westernized way of living. So, beyond the obvious reasons, why should you be drinking water?

Here are 5 reasons why:

1. Water is essential for proper digestion, nutrient absorption and chemical reactions. The carbohydrates and proteins that our bodies use as food are metabolized and transported by water in the bloodstream. No less important is the ability of water to transport waste material out of our bodies.

2. Water is the substance of life. Life can not exist without water. We must constantly be adding fresh water to our body in order to keep it properly hydrated. Water can be a miracle cure for many common ailments such as headaches, fatigue, joint pain, and much more. We can go for weeks without food, but only 3 days without water!

3. Water is essential for proper circulation in the body. The levels of oxygen in the bloodstream are greater when the body is well-hydrated. The more oxygen the body has readily available, the more fat it will burn to use for energy. Without the presence of oxygen, the body cannot properly use your body's stored fat for energy. Not only will the body burn more fat when it's well-hydrated it also increases oxygen levels; which means you will also have more energy.

4. Water helps remove toxins from the body, in particular from the digestive tract. Water suppresses the appetite naturally and helps the body metabolize stored fat. Studies have shown that a decrease in water intake will cause fat deposits to increase, while an increase in water intake can actually reduce fat deposits.

5. Dehydration can occur at any time of the year, not only during the summer months when it is hot. The dryness that occurs during winter can dehydrate the body even quicker than when it is hot. When you are dehydrated you tend to eat more. The rule of thumb when drinking water is to drink your own bodyweight divided by 2 in ounces.

For example, my bodyweight is 180 pounds so my daily intake of water should be at least 90 oz. What is your daily intake? Have you been drinking enough water? If not make the changes now. A good way to drink more water is to just replace all of your juices and sodas with good old H2O.

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An Outline of Jessica Biel's Workout

Jessica Biel probably has the best body in Hollywood. Seriously, she is a great role model for women who want to get in shape. Jason Walsh, her personal trainer recently revealed to People Magazine the workout that gives her slim thighs, firm butt, and generally a rocking body!

Were you lucky enough to see Jessica Biel in the movie Blade 3? If you did, you may have seen fitness perfection. Seriously...Jessica looked amazing in that movie. As a side note, Ryan Reynolds got in amazing shape as well. The great thing about Jessica Biel is that she manages to stay in amazing shape without losing her femininity.

So here is a summary of Jessica Biel's Workout (along with my comments)

1) Cardio...for cardio she does interval training. After jogging for 1/2 a mile to warm up, she does a total of 6 sprints with short rests in between. She sprints for two sets of 200 meter sprints, two sets of 150 meter sprints, and two sets of 100 meter sprints.

My Comments: This is the best form of cardio to really burn stubborn body fat quickly. High Intensity Interval Training has been shown to burn significantly more body fat than steady state aerobics.

2) Plyometrics..."These hurt," says Walsh of stair jumping. "Even athletes hate them. After Jessica did these the first time, she would've punched me if she had the energy." How-to: Jump from the bottom step of a flight of at least 20 stairs to the third. Keep going, skipping a stair each jump.

My Comments: Her trainer, Jason Walsh, understands that plyometrics tone the body in ways that can't be duplicated in the gym. It makes sense that he would recommend these, because Jessica will get better muscle tone as a result. This is one of the reasons why I believe that athletes have better looking bodies than people who only workout in the gym.

3) Weight Training..."We tend to use lighter weights and do more reps," he says. "We keep moving, so it becomes a cardio workout too."

My Comments: This is what Craig Ballantyne, who wrote an excellent book called Turbulence Training, recommends. You can basically burn fat like crazy if you do your weight training in a very specific manner.

4) For the Abs..."Hanging leg raises don't build a six-pack, but they flatten," says Walsh. "Jessica hates them, but she powers through!" They also do the Russian Twist. Sit down and lean back slightly. Hold a 5-lb. medicine ball and twist from side to side, 15 twists per side, three reps.

My Comments: I don't agree with this approach to developing the abs. The problem with hanging leg raises is that they shorten the hip flexors which can dramatically increase your chances for injuries. I am a big believer in a great exercise called "planks". Not only are they effective...they help protect your back from injury as well.

Summary...Jessica Biel's Workout is very similar to a high level athlete. It makes sense that she would have a better looking body than most other actresses in Hollywood...she is training at a higher level. Her approach is intense interval workouts, which have proven time and time again to burn more body fat than "slow and steady" types of workouts. No wonder why she looks so good!

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The Key To Weight Loss

Last year I started working with 2 online clients, JM & GB, both over 350 pounds. Each needed my help badly. But it was quickly apparent which guy would succeed and which would fail.

And there was nothing I could do to help the failure.

Can you pick the success story?

JM filled out his feedback form immediately.

I had to ask GB twice to send his back.

JM started providing daily feedback on his workouts and nutrition, just as I asked. And he continued to fill in his fitday.com eating plan everyday for the last month.

The last time I heard from GB was 7 days after we started emailing...and he still had not started the workout plan yet.

It's not surprising that JM lost 7 pounds in one month, and GB, well, who knows how much more weight he gained last month? I don't hear from him anymore...

As frustrating as GB's failure was, JM's success highlights the importance of one often forgotten aspect of a successful program.

Accountability.

Research from Stanford University has shown that being accountable to a health professional increases the success rate in a fat loss program.

And I see this all the time with clients and magazine readers that contact me after reading my articles in Men's Health and Women's Health magazines. I encourage people to keep me up to date on the progress. And who succeeds? The people I hear from on a consistent basis.

The people I don't hear from? Well, they come back a couple months later and tell me how they fell off the wagon, stopped working out, started eating poorly, etc. Why does this happen? Because they are not accountable to anyone. They set their standards too low.

So I know that if I don't hear form u, then most oftentimes you are in fat loss trouble.

Now in a perfect world, we'd all have an expert trainer to report to in person. If you can't do that, you can at least get strength and interval workouts done and report back to me. Heck, you can even do what the good folks at this website have done and start posting your workouts for me to review.

And then there is the next best thing. Get a workout partner, or group of friends and have them hold you accountable - commit to them that you will train and eat according to your goals.

Why not take time each week get togethers to connect with a family member or friend that has the same goals...and you can be accountable to each other.

You don't have to go it alone,

CB

Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked Turbulence Training fat loss workouts have been featured multiple times in Mens Fitness and Maximum Fitness magazines, and have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week. For more information on the Turbulence Training workouts that will help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment, visit http://www.TurbulenceTraining.com

Online Lida Products for Weight Loss

There are a number of weight loss products that are available in the market. Obesity is a problem that is creating problem to a number of people. If you are also obese then you can take the help of the different products to reduce the body weight. If you are one of the users of these products then you must make sure that you are using the right products from the right company. One of the most difficult things while going for weight loss products is the brand that you should opt for.

You must be aware of the different brands that are associated with these products. You can do a market survey before you decide upon any particular product. If you want to check out the different weight loss products then you should search the internet for the same. Since there is a great demand for these products there are a number of websites that carry information on the different products and the different brands that are associated with the different weight loss products. If you want to check out the different products and compare the different weight loss products then you can take the help of the reviews. There are other natural methods as well for reducing the body weight.

You can make use of the weight loss programs for reducing your body weight. You can combine the effect of the weight loss programs and these products to increase the pace of reduction of body fat. If you are confused about the brand that you should opt for then you should go for the one that is used by the majority.

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The Sad Truth About Weight Loss And You

It's about that time of the year where maybe you have broken your weight loss resolution and have somewhat fallen off your focus tempted by the sins that keep you off track. You are probably now tempted to take a look at the latest info. product on television announcing the latest weight loss craze.

How many times year after year has there been new, revolutionary weight loss products only for you to be disappointed and depressed? Far too many lies have been said. Far too many tears have been cried. And it irritates me to know that there are people out there who fall victim to these blatant lies while the creators of these "systems" or "revolutionary" products are profiting from victims. I'm here to share with you that this is the time to straighten up and listen to people like myself who are out to share with you truthful, honest information delivered with integrity.

Today right now is the time to get back on focus. It's time to stay focused on what really matters to you most. Weight loss is only the outcome that you are looking for but there are other issues that need to be addressed. Such as your emotions. How are your emotions supporting your weight loss goals? How is your thinking supporting your weight loss goals?

Don't be fooled. Don't be mislead by the lies. The creators of these info. lies know that people would rather buy a lie than to seek truth. They know that people will easily pursue what appears to be easy and effortless. If you want to find out the simple truth, reading this newsletter and subscribing to it is a great start. My purpose is to help as many people as I can with this message.

I think it's sad that there are too many victims out there still dieting today. There are still people out there who are feeling terrible about themselves and who are having self-defeating thoughts. Life can be much better. This is my purpose. This is what I'm born to do. I'm here to help you.

Josue Cano

P.S. for honest, truthful information order a copy of my book: Don't Wait Get in S.H.A.P.E. You won't be disappointed.

"Cap" Josue Cano B.A. C.S.C.S., is a specialized strength trainer and author of the book: "Don't wait get in S.H.A.P.E.: drop body fat fast and get fit quick". He is also an entertaining, funny health and fitness speaker who speaks to college students about college weight gain and has a program called Tackle the Freshman 15. He can be reached at his website: http://www.dontwaitgetinshape.com or by phone: (805) 415-0497

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Losing Holiday Weight

With the holidays over and the New Year upon us, now is as good of time as any to actually begin your annual new year's resolution to shed some of those pounds. Not to simply make the resolution, or verbally commit to begin, but to get off your rear end and actually do something. Follow these simple suggestions and you will be well on your way to a new and improved you for 2008.

Exercise - Yes, I know exercise can be tedious, dull, and exhausting but that just means you are doing the wrong kind of exercise. Exercise is about doing physical activity that you enjoy and shouldn't be something that you dread. Choose something you enjoy doing such as tennis, dancing, or swimming. Otherwise, you will never stick with it.

Smaller Portions - Weight loss works very simply; you have to burn more calories than you consume. Coupled with exercise, eating smaller portions will allow you to start losing weight. Just because a restaurant serves you a specific portion certainly does not mean you have to eat the whole thing; take the leftovers home. A key to eating smaller portions is eating slower. This will keep you from overeating and your stomach can register when it is full.

Healthier Eating - Let's be honest; we are not going to eat super healthy every minute of everyday and nor should you. Restricting yourself from your favorite foods and desserts will only make you want them more. So you just need to be smarter about how much of your favorites you consume. Eat just one piece rather than half the pie. If you are forced to eat out at a fast-food restaurant or similar establishment, try a healthier option such as a salad. Cut back on sugar and replace your diet soda or energy drink with water.

Weight Loss Supplement - In conjunction with daily physical activity and more conscientious eating, a weight loss supplement such as Akavar 20/50 can be an effective weight loss tool. Akavar helps curb hunger and thus enables you to eat less calories so you can burn more calories.

Weight Loss As An Added Bonus

The truth is that the astounding weight loss being achieved on the green tea diet is just one of the numerous miracle-like benefits of simply drinking it. The tea diet is also widely recognized as a substance that can protect against many different cancers such as stomach cancer, ovarian cancer, cancer of the colon, oral cancer, prostate cancer, and breast and cervical cancers. Another antioxidant in tea diet is also being studied as a potential cure for cancer. The diet is actually a dietary supplement which is composed of natural ingredients such as green tea.

Due to the popularity of recent findings, green tea has almost become synonymous with weight loss and diet. For instance, instead of drinking coffee and cream which area high in calories, the weight loss programs can not only save you from taking in too much calories but also let you take in several healthful substances like polyphenols and flavonoids. There are a large number of remedial benefits of drinking green tea and research has confirmed that consuming a small amount like just one cup a day can greatly assist in weight reduction and fat burning. The great thing about the weight loss benefit of green tea extracts is that it does not have any adverse side-effects.

With its countless health and weight loss benefits, these dieting supplements are fast replacing ephedra as the leading weight loss product in the market. Although green tea weight loss supplements also contain caffeine this doesn't seem to have the negative effects found in other products with caffeine. People who use these supplements in studies will loose approximately 2 pounds per month. Yes, believe it or not, more and more often you'll find green tea (or green tea extract) included in the compilations of many of the more popular weight loss supplements today.

As opposed to black and oolong tea which undergoes full oxidization, green tea diet is only gently steamed, preserving the natural antioxidants in its original form. A green tea diet is one of the easiest lifestyle changes to make. The tea diet is no different that it not only recommends but requires the use of simple exercises to be completed along with the consumption of the dietary supplements.

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3 Secret Weight Loss Aids To Guarantee Weight Loss Success

There are three distinct types of weight loss aids:

1. Visual aids

2. Auditory aids and

3. Kinaesthetic aids

The bad news is: Willpower and self-discipline is an essential factor in achieving weight loss success, And it is up to you, and you alone to discover those aids that will help you stick to your weight management program for the rest of you life.

The good news is: There are a huge variety of dieting aids available to facilitate the task of losing those surplus pounds and keeping it off.

Visual Weight Loss Aids

Visual weight reduction aids are extremely useful. A picture of yourself at your ideal weight can provide the visual stimulus you need. Or looking at the beautiful evening gown or snazzy bikini you want to fit into or even a picture of runners arriving at the finish line of the fun-run you want to complete... any of these may do the trick. Whatever you are working towards, whether it is losing weight or improving your health, make your dieting aids visual.

Put your picture up in a conspicuous place at work or at home where you can see it often. So that when you feel discouraged, this will remind you of your weight loss goal and will help you keep your commitment.

Auditory Weight Loss Aids

Auditory aids can be as powerful as visual ones, if not more powerful. For example, negative people bring you down and lower your self-esteem. Get these negative people out of your life.

The most effective auditory slimming aids must be weight loss hypnosis cd 's.

There are many weight loss hypnosis CD 's, MP3's and other downloads available on the internet today. They are easy to use, some are even available for immediate download. They can be used in your own time and at your own pace. Some are more effective than others, so only buy from reputable dealers.

Kinaesthetic Weight Loss Aids

An very effective kinaesthetic/tactile aid is to sign a weight management contract. People who write their goals down are far more likely to succeed than people who focus mentally on their weight loss goals.

Putting something in writing somehow makes it more binding. In the contract, you should include a reward (not food-related) that you will give yourself once you have accomplished your dieting goal.

So put up your picture, download your recordings, and sign your contract:

I,__________________________ hereby vow to keep moving toward my weight loss goal of ______________________ (losing x pounds in x weeks) regardless of any obstacles or challenges I may have to face.

I understand that challenges are transitory and temporary. I vow to use all of my mental and physical resources to overcome them, and I refuse to be intimidated, discouraged or cowed by self-doubt.

I will persevere no matter what, knowing undeniably that I have the power to overcome any temptation.

Signed and dated: ___________________________________________________________

Lack of motivation happens to us all, but if you do not motivate yourself to reach your goals, no one else will. It is important to keep your eye on your weight management goals, find the appropriate weight loss aids to keep you going, and in no time, your efforts will be rewarded.

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71 Weight Loss Tips - Surefire Success Strategies for All of Us

I'm often asked if I'm familiar with the 71 weight loss tips, and if I can "explain" what exactly they are. It's interesting how urban legends can spread, and especially online, this diverse set of inspirational ideas and quotes related to weight loss has taken on the sheen of a mystical guidebook for melting away the weight. It's not... What this simple text document does do is highlight the very best lessons that a whole cross-section of people from different walks of life have learned in their quest for an improved body image and self transformation.

I'm not sure who originally posted them, but you can find them in simple blogs everywhere, reprinted freely - and for the most part are comprised of little self help affirmations like - " take it slow - you didn't gain all the weight in one weekend, so you surely won't lose it all that way either" .

Other pointers are - "find a passion" and " it won't work until you do it for yourself" and things of that nature. Very simple, straightforward advice and heartfelt assimilations of the collective wisdom of many. But, contrary to many who ask for an opinion on them, there really isn't ANYTHING to opine about... I am in complete and full agreement with anything and everything that inspires, motivates, moves and coerces you to take action and attack your weight problems.

The central point always is, and always will be this. You have to take action, and whatever leads to that place is exactly what will work for you. Timing is often key. When people get to the point of their lives where absolute desperation kicks in regarding their bodies, their health and their futures...my experience tells me that is EXACTLY when the motivational motor kicks into high gear! I'm hoping you are there today - but if not, I'm willing to keep trying to inspire you to get there.

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Read on...to discover how you can lose weight, feel great, and turn heads on the beach, in the boardroom and in the bedroom...guaranteed!

(Even if you've never lost a pound on ANY diet ever before!)

Diet Without Counting

Wouldn't it be so much easier to lose weight if we could diet without counting? Most people lack the motivation to diet because they don't have the patience to count and keep track of the calories, points, or carbohydrates they consume. They would much rather diet without counting. That is why the calorie shifting diet is gaining widespread popularity as a viable alternative to the other so-called "mainstream" diets.

Rather than focusing on the quantity of the food you out, the calorie shifting diet places its emphasis on what foods you eat and when you eat them. In fact, while on this diet, you can eat as much food as you want until you are satisfied at every meal. Further more, you are required to eat four full meals per day. Furthermore, you are required to eat food from all four food groups during the course of this diet. Even more compelling is the fact that you are required to take a mandatory three-day "cheat break" from the diet every two weeks, to give your body a chance to rest from the rapid weight loss you will have been experiencing.

While on this diet, you can expect to lose nine pounds for every eleven days of dieting. That comes out to approximately twenty pounds per month.

So how is it possible to lose weight that rapidly, while eating as much food as you want, four times a day, from all four food groups?

The answer lies in the theory of calorie shifting, which is based on the premise that you can trigger your body's metabolism to go into fat burning mode at will, simply by restructuring your diet in such a way that you shift the types of calories that you consume from meal to meal on a rotational basis. Doing so induces simulated nutritional deprivation which causes the body's metabolism to tap into its food stores as its instinctive "survival mechanism", while in reality you are eating healthy.

The success rate with this diet is very high due to the levels of satisfaction that are achieved during the dieting process. You never feel starved or deprived while on this diet. Plus you experience weight loss at a rapid pace, nearly a pound a day. The mere fact that you are able to take a 3-day break from the diet serves as a boon for many a dieter.

So what are you waiting for? Follow the diet plan outlined at http://www.CalorieShiftingDiet.info and you will be 9 pounds lighter 11 days from now!

Cardio Madness - How Much Is Enough?

When it comes to weight loss, cardiovascular training is important to perform. However, if it is the only exercise that you are doing for weight loss then you are definitely doing yourself a disservice. Also, how do you know when you are doing too much of it?

The purpose of performing cardiovascular training

Cardio training involves movement of large muscle groups aerobically or anaerobically to increase function of the heart and blood vessel systems known as the cardiovascular system. Movement can be activities such as running, jumping, playing sports, treadmill, stationary bike, etc. It's long term benefits include lowered heart rate, lowered blood pressure, higher HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) and much more.

When it comes to weight loss, it burns a tremendous amount of calories. However, more doesn't necessarily mean better. You want to maximize your cardio training so that you get the maximum results and that you don't waste your time.

How much is enough?

ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) recommends the following:

Do moderately intense cardio 30 minutes a day, five days a week or do vigorously intense cardio 20 minutes a day, 3 days a week.

I won't disagree with this at all. I would follow the guidelines myself. However, let's take somethings into consideration. Generally, very few if any exercise organizations recommend performing cardio for more than 1 hour. So if you are doing it longer than 1 hour, I wouldn't recommend it. Unless you are an athlete who is fueling up during training so as not to drop off performance.

When you perform too much cardio, your performance could actually drop off. For example, if you are feeling like you are wearing down that is probably a sign that you are doing too much. If you stopped seeing results from your cardio training then it's time to do something else. If nothing is happening from your cardio results then it's time to change it up.

How to maximize your cardio training

One way that I recommend that you can maximize your cardio training is to keep doing different cardio training methods. For example, run for one day. Play basketball the next day. Go on the stationary bike the next time you train. Take a group exercise fitness class the next time. And keep varying it up. Make it so that it's never the same thing. The point is to keep the body guessing.

Another method is to perform short bursts of high explosive cardio training and then take it down. For example, your on the treadmill and you explode for 30seconds and then rest for 1min. You continue to train like this for no more than 15 minutes because it's so demanding physically.

Personally, I love to play soccer for my cardio training. It's fast at times, it's slow, it requires power and then it requires you to take it slow. I love the constant change in intensities. The same can be said about fitness boxing and cardiokickboxing. These are fun for me and I enjoy them very much.

The point is for you to maximize your cardio training so that you continue to see results. It's also important to do things that you like. I personally don't like to get on machines. I would rather compete or do something that I really like and that I can continue to do for a long time. But this article isn't about me it's about you. Follow these suggestions and guaranteed that you won't be guilty of doing too much cardio. For more information, visit my website and get a copy of my book "Don't Wait Get in S.H.A.P.E."

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"Cap" Josue Cano B.A. C.S.C.S., is a specialized strength trainer and author of the book: "Don't wait get in S.H.A.P.E.: drop body fat fast and get fit quick". He is also an entertaining, funny health and fitness speaker who speaks to college students about college weight gain and has a program called Tackle the Freshman 15. He can be reached at his website: http://www.dontwaitgetinshape.com or by phone: (805) 415-0497 E-mail: cap@dontwaitgetinshape.com.

9 Things I Noticed About Weight Loss Failure

As an expert and someone that has been in the community of fitness and bodybuilding for many years, I've seen people start diets and fail after 3 weeks even when they did lose 5 pounds the first week on their diet. Here are some facts about weight loss that you should know if you dare attempt to start a diet on your own.

• If done incorrectly can cause serious rebound effects.
• First week of initial Weight Loss is all water and glycogen -- Not Fat.
• Second week of Weight Loss is water glycogen and muscle -- Not Fat.
• Diets are a temporary solution to weight loss.
• Your body adapts to your diet within 3-4 weeks.
• There are different types of metabolisms and the diet that you are currently on might work against your metabolism. This is VERY common.
• Healthy Fat Loss on diet alone does NOT work.
• Beware of Diet pills, if it's not a drug it will NOT work. If it is a drug, it will NOT work without proper nutrition and exercise, however caution must be used as the fat loss will only be temporary once you come off the drug.
• Losing 15 pounds does not mean you lost 15 pounds of fat (adipose tissue).

Fat burning should be part of the weight loss process if done correctly. A nutrition plan and exercise work best for ultimate fat loss. Losing fat greatly improves life expectancy, physical and mental well-being. The true goal behind weight loss is FAT LOSS. You want to lose weight from FAT which is mainly adipose tissue. Weight Loss is a generic term for losing unwanted scale weight. If your not losing fat, your losing water, glycogen and muscle. These are three of the most important things your body needs to stay healthy and function. No wonder people that go on so called diets feel like worse than when they started, see no beneficial results and don't meet their long term goals.

This can easily be solved by hiring an expert. With an expert, your obstacles and goals will be concretely defined on paper and you are guaranteed a success plan to losing fat for good.

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Rob Lagana has competed in numerous bodybuilding competitions and is a multi-title winner. He currently holds the 2006 Mr. Canada Natural Bodybuilding title in the NFSO & IFSB. Along with experience, Lagana Fitness provides the ultimate pathway to achieving your cosmetic, health and wellness goals. Lagana Fitness offers unique motivational, bodybuilding and fitness tips with free subscription to his newsletter.

Small Changes Build to Weight Loss

Does this sound familiar....you promise yourself that the next morning you'll totally revamp your food choices, exercise daily, and be successful with your diet plan? Has it worked long-term? If not, maybe you tried to do too much too quickly. It can be overwhelming to make big changes and expect them to stick. Why not try something different? Make small changes to your food choices and exercise. Small changes build to big weight loss success.

In working with my clients, a successful strategy in losing weight and keeping it off is to make one small change at a time. Do you reach the top of a staircase by a giant leap? No, you rise to the top one step at a time. The same for weight loss is to make small changes and allow them to build success one after the other. Before you know it, those changes create a momentum of success that move you forward to your weight loss goals.

1. Eat slowly and calmly. Enjoy the tastes and textures. Put your fork or spoon down between every bite. Intersperse your eating with enjoying the company of others joining you for the meal. Your brain has a delay to your stomach by about 20 minutes when it comes to the feeling of fullness and satisfaction. If you eat slowly enough, your brain will catch up to tell you that you are no longer in need of food.

2. Eat only when you're hungry. Sounds easy but can be challenging to differentiate between your head hunger and hear your stomach truly growling. It is amazing how often we eat out of boredom, nervousness, habit, hobby, recreational sport, or frustration. Unfortunately for some of us that struggle with weight and food issues, we have actually forgotten what physical hunger and the cues feel like. Next time, wait until your stomach is growling before you reach for food. If you're craving a specific food, it's probably a craving, not hunger. It's probably your head that's hungry rather than your stomach. If you'd eat anything you could get your hands on, chances are you're truly physically hungry.

3. Out of sight, out of mind. The other day I found a surprise lurking in my refrigerator. It was a holiday treat from Thanksgiving that got pushed behind other items in the refrigerator. I'd forgotten all about this little treat put in the refrigerator because I didn't see it. Fast forward to how it looked today; it was petrified and looked awful. Seeing this Thanksgiving goodie that I'd kept that looked delicious in November to its current appearance was disgusting. It sure put the food choice into perspective. You aren't tempted if you don't see it. Even further, if you don't buy it or bring it home, you aren't tempted either. Keep your trigger foods out of your radar.

4. Empower yourself with the trash. Huh? My husband brought home leftover food from a work function he attended. It was not the best nutritional choice for anyone. Rather than keep it around, I threw it away. It felt so empowering to throw away the unhealthy food item. I chose the health of myself and my family over the temporary enjoyment of eating an undesirable food choice. You and your health are more important than any fleeting food fix

You don't have to undertake all of the changes in your lifestyle all at once. You've done that before. Did it result in long-lasting change? Probably not. Try something different. If you want different results, try it in a different way. Small changes build to big changes. Before you know it, you'll step on the scale and see your goal weight. Small changes can equal big success.

Cathy Wilson is a weight loss life coach. Cathy lost 147 pounds six years ago. Her passion is helping clients achieve their weight loss and life goals. Cathy works with clients to create a weight loss life plan that is customized to each client. Cathy is a member of the International Coaching Federation, International Association of Coaches, and Obesity Action Coalition.

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Rapid Weight Loss

Rapid weight can be done quickly and safely if you find a diet plan that allows you to consume a moderate number of calories while allowing your body to actually train your metabolism to burn at higher rate. Your body works like a wood-burning stove that consumes calories like fire-wood. However, if your body senses that it is being starved, it will keep those logs burning slower at a slower rate and slow down the metabolic process. Interesting and fascinating how God created our bodies to protect themselves, sometimes even from ourselves.

If you are desperately trying to lose weight, you can do so, but have a diet plan that is safe and one that you can easily follow. There are those on the internet that will allow you to accomplish this. This is important for people who are about to face surgery or those of us that just simply want to look skinny and fabulous or fit and healthy and fabulous. Everyone's perception of beautiful is different

As a word of caution, please do not starve yourself as your internal organs will suffer and long-term you will have untold health problems that you can not possibly imagine. With that being said, find your quick and rapid weight loss plan, eat, that's right, please eat, but if you follow the plan wisely you can lose weight quickly for that high school reunion or just the beckoning beach for the summer. Whatever your motivation, you can lose weight quickly, if you follow the diet plan provided in the program you have chosen.

Taking action is the key. If you are beyond the age of 40, consult a physician before you attempt any sudden change in diet and then go for it. You have nothing to lose, if you do this safely, but inches and ugly, unwanted fat.

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How To Lose 3 Pounds a Week

To lose 3 pounds a week isn't the easiest thing in the world to do, and there is no weight loss method which can guarantee that you will do this on each and every week. However, it is possible to use a weight loss plan which can help you succeed to lose 3 lbs a week on average. Of course, this will not last forever since you only have so many excess pounds to shed, and usually weight loss becomes slower the less fat you are, but at least in the first few weeks it is possible to do this.

Diet to lose 3 pounds a week

The diet I recommend that you use to achieve this goal is the Fat Loss 4 Idiots diet. I make this recommendation based on the feedbacks of over 200 people which use or have used this diet. I, personally, run and administer the Fat Loss 4 Idiots user forum, which is an unofficial support forum which I started for people who use this diet to assist each other through the diet process. In the forum people report on their results with the diet and they are usually successful. Weight loss ranges from 3-5 pounds for each week on average.

I need to point out that not everyone does well on this diet, but I estimate that around 9 out of 10 people succeed. The diet is easy to do and fit into your schedule. I believe the Fat Loss 4 Idiots diet can help you to lose 3 pounds a week and help you keep that weight off into the future.

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John Davenport lost over 30 pounds in his twenties after being overweight most of his life. To join the Free Fat Loss 4 Idiots Forum, click here: Fat Loss 4 Idiots Forum