Posted August 5th, 2007 in Fitness

Actually, the title can be viewed a couple of ways. For example, this workout plan is set up for the use of free weights, such as barbells and dumbbells, and it is a free workout plan dealing with weight lifting. Let’s talk about both of these views for a moment.First, however, this free weight lifting workout plan is intended for those having very little or no experience with weight lifting, weight training, or other forms of progressive resistance training, so if you have experience already, you won’t find anything new here. These are just the basics to get folks started. [more]


Posted August 5th, 2007 in Weight Loss

Copyright © Donovan Baldwin

Ask anyone who meditates or practices yoga regularly, and they will tell you that either one helps you slow down and get in touch with yourself. I, like many others, have always assumed that being in touch with one’s self was a good thing if a little hard to quantify and measure. However, there is one part of us that can be quantified and measured, and that is how much we weigh. As a society, there seems to be a lot more of each of us to get in touch with than there used to be. There are even those that are calling obesity an epidemic, both here in the U. S. and in other countries as well. [more]


Are you trying to eat better? Perhaps lose weight or lower you cholesterol? You probably don’t want to go on a diet since they never really work. But what can you do today to start making positive changes? [more]

Posted June 28th, 2007 in Weight Loss

I started to call this “A Magic Formula For Weight Loss”, but there is really no “magic” involved. I know that many ads on TV, in magazines, and many other places promise that their program, product, pill or potion is THE ultimate means for losing weight. However, weight loss is simple and requires no magic bullet. On the other hand, weight loss is NOT easy, and this is where the problem lies. [more]

Abdominal flattening exercises must be able to improve your core as well as the visual effect you want for your abdominal muscles.Unfortunately most people are so concerned about getting a smaller waist line that they neglect the better abdominal flattening exercises that also improve their body core. [more]

Posted December 27th, 2006 in Fitness

By Kevin Koskella, www.thehealthyburn.net

Are you frustrated by that stubborn fat that seems to stay with you no matter how hard you work out or exercise? Are you getting annoyed that no matter how you eat, you cannot seem to lose that extra 10 pounds you’re carrying around with you?

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Posted December 27th, 2006 in Diets

The Hidden Truth About Diets

Quick, what’s the first thought that pops into your head when you hear the word “diet?” Probably that when you’re on one, you feel like you’re going to “d-i-e” right?!

What Exactly is a Diet? [more]

When most people want to lose weight the first thing they usually do is start a diet. And a diet to most people means “stop eating”.

Wrong!

A healthy diet should consist of eating less of the foods that contain calories from simple carbohydrates (sugar and processed flour) and more whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables and good sources of protein. This is the basis of a good low carb diet plan.
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Posted December 20th, 2006 in Weight Loss

ScaleStarting on a new weight loss program or to follow any diet plan is nerve-racking for a beginner. We should all work towards making our health better. The right preparation and positive attitude can surely take us on the road to weight loss. Provided below are some tips that can help you get into Weight Loss, and help you progress along the way.

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“When I stepped on the scale, I started to cry.”

For this 56-year-old grandmother, every weight loss plan had failed. Now- finally- she reveals her 10 simple secrets for weight loss success…
I was shocked. I started to cry…

After the holidays, I stepped on the scale and discovered I was 30 pounds heavier than I had ever been in my life.

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