vendredi 27 février 2009
Rapid Weight Loss Diets Exposed - Harmful or Helpful
The amazing miracle rapid weight loss diet that can make you lose 10 pounds in 10 days no matter what you eat! Eat as much as you want, more than you want, double what you want, and still lose weight with no exercise!
Some even clain to drop one pant size in a day, but beware because this might work so well you'll pop out of existence! If these advertising claims are true then rapid weight loss is a miracle reality of the modern world, requiring no effort on the dieter's part.
Hogwash! But even though they mostly aren't true, Americans spend over 40 billion dollars a year on diet pills, weight loss programs and products and trying these rapid weight loss diets that simply don't work. That still doesn't stop people from coming up with all sorts of crazy diets and weight loss products. Celebrity weight loss diets flood the magazine stands and play a crucial role.
Beyonce's "master cleanse" starvation diet can be forgotten? ? It includes taking in nothing but lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne pepper and water. Seriously! It also claimed to get rid of years of built up toxins in your system. Who would have thought that maple syrup can destroy toxin. So the next time a poisonous snake bites someone have them eat some pancakes.
Then there are the many claims of magic pills, creams, and diet supplements that guarantee to burn fat without exercise, guaranteed. That wasn't a typo; they mention the word guarantee so often it starts to lose meaning. And when the advertising don't mention exactly what is involved in the "guarantee" it doesn't have any meaning. It's designed to make people think that the product works. It's simply a way of making people think the product works.
Another diet is the VLCD or Very Low Calorie Diet. They work, and studies prove it. The problem is they are often sold to people for home use to drop a few pounds. That's a problem because of their nature. VLCD's are extreme rapid weight loss diets designed for seriously overweight people.
These diets often have people eat half or less of their daily caloric intake. They're designed to be implemented in medically supervised closed settings, where people can't cheat. When used outside of a closed setting, often weight loss clinics called a "fat farm," these rapid weight loss diets can be dangerous to the dieter's health and will generally not work because of binge eating after a period of partial starvation.
The body can have a number of problems during rapid weight loss. Painful Gallstones develop in up to 25% of people who lose large amounts of weight over a few months. Dieters can often become dehydrated because they fail to realize that a large portion of the water people needs to drink come from foods. It's easy to compensate for this by drinking more water. Malnutrition can develop from not eating enough protein over a long period of time. The body can even become unable to process protein, which leads to serious illness and even death.
Rapid weight loss programs and rapid weight loss diets is a great idea. But it's not for most people, and should be administered and supervised by qualified medical professionals.
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Get free weight loss tips, videos and articles that'll help you lose more weight safely and faster than you ever thought possible. Learn more a: http://www.quickweightloss123.com
Some even clain to drop one pant size in a day, but beware because this might work so well you'll pop out of existence! If these advertising claims are true then rapid weight loss is a miracle reality of the modern world, requiring no effort on the dieter's part.
Hogwash! But even though they mostly aren't true, Americans spend over 40 billion dollars a year on diet pills, weight loss programs and products and trying these rapid weight loss diets that simply don't work. That still doesn't stop people from coming up with all sorts of crazy diets and weight loss products. Celebrity weight loss diets flood the magazine stands and play a crucial role.
Beyonce's "master cleanse" starvation diet can be forgotten? ? It includes taking in nothing but lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne pepper and water. Seriously! It also claimed to get rid of years of built up toxins in your system. Who would have thought that maple syrup can destroy toxin. So the next time a poisonous snake bites someone have them eat some pancakes.
Then there are the many claims of magic pills, creams, and diet supplements that guarantee to burn fat without exercise, guaranteed. That wasn't a typo; they mention the word guarantee so often it starts to lose meaning. And when the advertising don't mention exactly what is involved in the "guarantee" it doesn't have any meaning. It's designed to make people think that the product works. It's simply a way of making people think the product works.
Another diet is the VLCD or Very Low Calorie Diet. They work, and studies prove it. The problem is they are often sold to people for home use to drop a few pounds. That's a problem because of their nature. VLCD's are extreme rapid weight loss diets designed for seriously overweight people.
These diets often have people eat half or less of their daily caloric intake. They're designed to be implemented in medically supervised closed settings, where people can't cheat. When used outside of a closed setting, often weight loss clinics called a "fat farm," these rapid weight loss diets can be dangerous to the dieter's health and will generally not work because of binge eating after a period of partial starvation.
The body can have a number of problems during rapid weight loss. Painful Gallstones develop in up to 25% of people who lose large amounts of weight over a few months. Dieters can often become dehydrated because they fail to realize that a large portion of the water people needs to drink come from foods. It's easy to compensate for this by drinking more water. Malnutrition can develop from not eating enough protein over a long period of time. The body can even become unable to process protein, which leads to serious illness and even death.
Rapid weight loss programs and rapid weight loss diets is a great idea. But it's not for most people, and should be administered and supervised by qualified medical professionals.
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Get free weight loss tips, videos and articles that'll help you lose more weight safely and faster than you ever thought possible. Learn more a: http://www.quickweightloss123.com
mardi 24 février 2009
You Can Lose Weight By Changing Your Perspective
Losing weight can be an emotional roller coaster. Some days you lose weight and some days you don't, some days you want to eat a box of cookies and other days you are effortlessly following your plan with no obstacles in the way. Looking at the glass half full when it comes to weight loss isn't always easy and can make losing weight even more difficult.
There are daily obstacles that you will come in contact with that are apart of being alive, and living life. Even when we logically know what we need to do to lose weight, we are faced with events that make managing our weight and where calorie deficits don't always equal weight loss.
The stress that this causes can be a huge downside to losing weight, especially when we tend to eat more and store more fat when stress is involved. Your body reacts to stress by slowing your metabolism and increasing our cravings for high-fat and sugary foods that make sticking to your healthy eating program even more difficult.
The first thing you can do to manage your stress is to exercise, and secondly you have to change your perspective on weight loss. If your personal weight loss expectations are extremely high you are more likely to fail from stress alone. First, you must believe that you will lose weight. Once you accept that you can accomplish your goals you will believe you can accomplish them and once you believe you will start behaving in ways that make weight loss possible.
If you think like someone who looses weight and reaches goals, you will become that person too. Secondly, it is helpful to not put so much pressure on yourself with the day-to-day ups and downs on the scale. I know how tempting it is, to want to step on the scale every morning to see a weight loss. Weight loss is motivation, but what happens if you work really hard for a few days and you don't see weight loss, or even worse, the scale goes up?
Will you stop trying to lose weight and call yourself a failure? Will you think weight loss is impossible and all your hard work is for nothing? The truth is, you will not always lose weight even if you are doing the right things. Gaining muscle, hormones, and body fluctuations all play a part in your weight on a daily and weekly basis. Keep this in mind and remind yourself that you will see weight loss only if you stick with your eating and exercise program.
Once you lower your expectations you will discover that being too hard on yourself will only keep you overweight. There may be days where you slip-up and eat too much, or you may even fall into a weight loss plateau, the most important lesson is to keep going, to keep moving forward. If you think that people who have been successful with weight loss got that way because they never slipped up or always had consistent weight losses, you are wrong. Life happens to them too, the only difference is, is that they know how to move forward.
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Marvin J. Markus recommends http://www.TheDayOffDiet.com as the easiest to follow and most effective diet plan.
There are daily obstacles that you will come in contact with that are apart of being alive, and living life. Even when we logically know what we need to do to lose weight, we are faced with events that make managing our weight and where calorie deficits don't always equal weight loss.
The stress that this causes can be a huge downside to losing weight, especially when we tend to eat more and store more fat when stress is involved. Your body reacts to stress by slowing your metabolism and increasing our cravings for high-fat and sugary foods that make sticking to your healthy eating program even more difficult.
The first thing you can do to manage your stress is to exercise, and secondly you have to change your perspective on weight loss. If your personal weight loss expectations are extremely high you are more likely to fail from stress alone. First, you must believe that you will lose weight. Once you accept that you can accomplish your goals you will believe you can accomplish them and once you believe you will start behaving in ways that make weight loss possible.
If you think like someone who looses weight and reaches goals, you will become that person too. Secondly, it is helpful to not put so much pressure on yourself with the day-to-day ups and downs on the scale. I know how tempting it is, to want to step on the scale every morning to see a weight loss. Weight loss is motivation, but what happens if you work really hard for a few days and you don't see weight loss, or even worse, the scale goes up?
Will you stop trying to lose weight and call yourself a failure? Will you think weight loss is impossible and all your hard work is for nothing? The truth is, you will not always lose weight even if you are doing the right things. Gaining muscle, hormones, and body fluctuations all play a part in your weight on a daily and weekly basis. Keep this in mind and remind yourself that you will see weight loss only if you stick with your eating and exercise program.
Once you lower your expectations you will discover that being too hard on yourself will only keep you overweight. There may be days where you slip-up and eat too much, or you may even fall into a weight loss plateau, the most important lesson is to keep going, to keep moving forward. If you think that people who have been successful with weight loss got that way because they never slipped up or always had consistent weight losses, you are wrong. Life happens to them too, the only difference is, is that they know how to move forward.
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Marvin J. Markus recommends http://www.TheDayOffDiet.com as the easiest to follow and most effective diet plan.
mardi 17 février 2009
How beneficial is it to your Diet?
When a Resident decides to take the necessary steps towards Weight Loss, there are many things that first come to mind
- namely - how can the weight be lost? There are different options available, and each is touted as the best and most effective way to achieve that slim, Sexy Body. Not being able to give exact names, A few of the options I chose to look at today were the "Cereal K" diet, the weight loss pill that begins with an "A", and the "Medif..." diet.
The "Cereal K" Challenge:
The Premise: Replace two of your Meals daily (breakfast and lunch) with one serving of the cereal - which is 1 cup along with ½ cup skim milk. Have healthy snacks throughout the day, and then have a healthy Dinner.
The Promise: Claims that Residents can lose up to 6lbs in 2 weeks on this food substitution method alone.
The Problem: A one cup serving of cereal isn't that filling
- and only offers 7g of protein per serving, along with a whopping 22g of carbs. It seems more prudent to eat a balanced meal, feel fuller, and get more protein.
The "Medif..." diet:
The Premise: A high protein, low carbohydrate portion and calorie controlled Diet, offering between 800 - 1,000 calories per day. It's a tiered plan, which cuts out all carbs first thing, and then slowly reintroduces them over a matter of months and encourages following a Healthy Diet.
The Promise: The rep that I have been consulting with has advised that I will probably "lose 15-30 lbs your 1st month and 2-5 lbs a week after that." It is specifically "designed to yield a loss of 2 to 5 pounds per week while preserving muscle mass."
The Problem: $299/month for the most basic plan - which is 5 meals a day, and then you create your own "lean and green" meal for dinner, making it not so cost effective, despite their facts and figures. Also, the final kicker, as noted in the literature itself: "Most Experts draw the line at 1,200 calories as the minimum needed for adequate nutrition, and say that Dieters should not dip below this number unless they're under a Physician's care." Sounds a little risky.
Weight loss pill that begins with an "A":
The Premise: "A" is the "only FDA-approved, over-the-counter weight loss product." It prevents fat absorption in the intestines, which in turn cuts down on the amount of calories that are absorbed.
The Promise: "A" is a safe way to supplement weight loss - only affecting your digestive system, not "your heart or your brain." It also claims that it can help you lose your Weight at a rate of 1.5 times faster than with exercise alone. The Problem:
According to the Mayo Clinic website "The average weight loss for prescription-strength Xenical is...[only] about 6lbs greater [per year] than diet and exercise alone." The non-prescription strength "A" is estimated to provide about half of that - so only 3lbs more per year than with reasonable diet and exercises changes alone - and with the risk of "gas with an oily anal discharge." That last sentence is enough to scare me away!
These three options certainly promise results, but all indicate that they really only supplement a healthy Diet and regular Exercise. It seems like it would be easier, more cost effective, and digestively pleasant to start making health-conscious decisions regarding portion control and diet, as well as starting a regular exercise regime. Revamping a diet is easy, but with exercise, it's best to go with a trainer to make sure that you are maximizing your workouts as well as doing them correctly! Contact your Fitness Coach for a jump start today!
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Zach Hunt is a Spokane diet comparison expert, personal trainer and owner of Physzique, a fitness coaching service in Spokane, WA. Go here: http://www.spokanefitnesscoach.com or you can go here for more diet comparison tips: http://www.spokanefitnesscoach.com/spokane-wpblog/2009/02/03 /spokane-medifast-%E2%80%93-how-beneficial-spokane-diet/
- namely - how can the weight be lost? There are different options available, and each is touted as the best and most effective way to achieve that slim, Sexy Body. Not being able to give exact names, A few of the options I chose to look at today were the "Cereal K" diet, the weight loss pill that begins with an "A", and the "Medif..." diet.
The "Cereal K" Challenge:
The Premise: Replace two of your Meals daily (breakfast and lunch) with one serving of the cereal - which is 1 cup along with ½ cup skim milk. Have healthy snacks throughout the day, and then have a healthy Dinner.
The Promise: Claims that Residents can lose up to 6lbs in 2 weeks on this food substitution method alone.
The Problem: A one cup serving of cereal isn't that filling
- and only offers 7g of protein per serving, along with a whopping 22g of carbs. It seems more prudent to eat a balanced meal, feel fuller, and get more protein.
The "Medif..." diet:
The Premise: A high protein, low carbohydrate portion and calorie controlled Diet, offering between 800 - 1,000 calories per day. It's a tiered plan, which cuts out all carbs first thing, and then slowly reintroduces them over a matter of months and encourages following a Healthy Diet.
The Promise: The rep that I have been consulting with has advised that I will probably "lose 15-30 lbs your 1st month and 2-5 lbs a week after that." It is specifically "designed to yield a loss of 2 to 5 pounds per week while preserving muscle mass."
The Problem: $299/month for the most basic plan - which is 5 meals a day, and then you create your own "lean and green" meal for dinner, making it not so cost effective, despite their facts and figures. Also, the final kicker, as noted in the literature itself: "Most Experts draw the line at 1,200 calories as the minimum needed for adequate nutrition, and say that Dieters should not dip below this number unless they're under a Physician's care." Sounds a little risky.
Weight loss pill that begins with an "A":
The Premise: "A" is the "only FDA-approved, over-the-counter weight loss product." It prevents fat absorption in the intestines, which in turn cuts down on the amount of calories that are absorbed.
The Promise: "A" is a safe way to supplement weight loss - only affecting your digestive system, not "your heart or your brain." It also claims that it can help you lose your Weight at a rate of 1.5 times faster than with exercise alone. The Problem:
According to the Mayo Clinic website "The average weight loss for prescription-strength Xenical is...[only] about 6lbs greater [per year] than diet and exercise alone." The non-prescription strength "A" is estimated to provide about half of that - so only 3lbs more per year than with reasonable diet and exercises changes alone - and with the risk of "gas with an oily anal discharge." That last sentence is enough to scare me away!
These three options certainly promise results, but all indicate that they really only supplement a healthy Diet and regular Exercise. It seems like it would be easier, more cost effective, and digestively pleasant to start making health-conscious decisions regarding portion control and diet, as well as starting a regular exercise regime. Revamping a diet is easy, but with exercise, it's best to go with a trainer to make sure that you are maximizing your workouts as well as doing them correctly! Contact your Fitness Coach for a jump start today!
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Zach Hunt is a Spokane diet comparison expert, personal trainer and owner of Physzique, a fitness coaching service in Spokane, WA. Go here: http://www.spokanefitnesscoach.com or you can go here for more diet comparison tips: http://www.spokanefitnesscoach.com/spokane-wpblog/2009/02/03 /spokane-medifast-%E2%80%93-how-beneficial-spokane-diet/
mercredi 11 février 2009
How your Relationships Affect Your Weight
We hypnotherapists get a bad rap sometimes. We're supposed to just click our fingers and magically make people do things that they wouldn't normally do in a pink fit. Sometimes I do get almost magical results with my clients in a very short time. Other times, the process can take a little longer. Let's take weight loss for example:
Many people believe that a person can be hypnotised to 'switch off' the cravings for 'bad foods'. Sometimes they can, especially if the person is emotionally stable and happy with their lives. Do I believe that a person can receive one treatment for weight loss and never have to return again? Yes. It has happened in my practise many times. Do I believe this is the case with everybody? No. In fact, years of experience treating clients for weight loss has taught me a few things.
That is why I never proclaim to be able to 'fix' a person in one session. The reason why I won't do this is because I cannot in good faith provide a guarantee and still maintain my integrity as a therapist. You see, we are all complex individuals, and in my experience there are many personal and emotional reasons that come into play when a person is not doing what they need to do. When I asses my clients' needs, these are the three questions I ask:
* Are you ready to change your behaviour?
* Do you feel you have the inner resources to make this change?
* How are your relationships going?
Whether you want to lose weight, quit smoking or stop drinking, you need to examine what is going on in your own life that contributes to the stress you are experiencing, because the level of stress in your life is a major player in the equation. I always begin by examining my clients' significant relationships, simply because these take up a lot of our time and effort; so it makes perfect sense that when these aren't working, many other elements of our lives stop working for us too.
For example, maybe you are married to a person who is emotionally abusive towards you. If you are, then don't underestimate how much energy it takes to be around such a person 24/7. This was happening to my client 'Linda'. She had gained several kilos over the last 10 years, and couldn't seem to shake them. She had tried everything possible, but to no avail. When we talked about her marriage, we discovered that 'Linda' was experiencing major power struggles with her husband. Every ounce of her energy was taken up in fighting with her partner.
Of course, what this translates to in terms of weight loss is 'I just cannot be bothered'. The energy it consumes to maintain and exist in a toxic relationship is enormous, and because of this, there is no energy left for the pursuit of good health. 'Linda' felt emotionally battered, and overeating was her way of softening the blow.
How do you get along with the people you spend most of your time with? Is there conflict, anger or fear? Losing weight can be difficult when you are surrounded by negativity - especially if there is somebody in your life who criticises your weight. Scratch below the surface. Get to know yourself and understand what causes you grief. When you find out, then you will know what you need to change. For 'Linda' it was the ability to assert herself during conflict and recognize herself as a valid human being who deserves health and happiness. What is it for you?
Whether you are overeating, drinking too much or simply not making the effort to exercise, there is usually a reason and it is NOT because you are lazy. Clean up your relationships. Get rid of the dead wood and take stock of those in your life. If you feel unable to leave a relationship for whatever reason, then work on the way you respond to the other person's behaviour. Remember: we teach other people how to treat us.
Who adds value to your life? Who does not? As you discover this you will be able to make profound positive changes in your life which will in turn enable you to look after yourself on every level. You DO matter.
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Sonia Devine is one of Australia's leading experts in
weight loss hypnotherapy. Want to learn more about how to achieve permanent weight loss and improve your relationships? Claim Your FREE weight loss e-book available at => http://loveyourselfslim.com.au/free_stuff
Many people believe that a person can be hypnotised to 'switch off' the cravings for 'bad foods'. Sometimes they can, especially if the person is emotionally stable and happy with their lives. Do I believe that a person can receive one treatment for weight loss and never have to return again? Yes. It has happened in my practise many times. Do I believe this is the case with everybody? No. In fact, years of experience treating clients for weight loss has taught me a few things.
That is why I never proclaim to be able to 'fix' a person in one session. The reason why I won't do this is because I cannot in good faith provide a guarantee and still maintain my integrity as a therapist. You see, we are all complex individuals, and in my experience there are many personal and emotional reasons that come into play when a person is not doing what they need to do. When I asses my clients' needs, these are the three questions I ask:
* Are you ready to change your behaviour?
* Do you feel you have the inner resources to make this change?
* How are your relationships going?
Whether you want to lose weight, quit smoking or stop drinking, you need to examine what is going on in your own life that contributes to the stress you are experiencing, because the level of stress in your life is a major player in the equation. I always begin by examining my clients' significant relationships, simply because these take up a lot of our time and effort; so it makes perfect sense that when these aren't working, many other elements of our lives stop working for us too.
For example, maybe you are married to a person who is emotionally abusive towards you. If you are, then don't underestimate how much energy it takes to be around such a person 24/7. This was happening to my client 'Linda'. She had gained several kilos over the last 10 years, and couldn't seem to shake them. She had tried everything possible, but to no avail. When we talked about her marriage, we discovered that 'Linda' was experiencing major power struggles with her husband. Every ounce of her energy was taken up in fighting with her partner.
Of course, what this translates to in terms of weight loss is 'I just cannot be bothered'. The energy it consumes to maintain and exist in a toxic relationship is enormous, and because of this, there is no energy left for the pursuit of good health. 'Linda' felt emotionally battered, and overeating was her way of softening the blow.
How do you get along with the people you spend most of your time with? Is there conflict, anger or fear? Losing weight can be difficult when you are surrounded by negativity - especially if there is somebody in your life who criticises your weight. Scratch below the surface. Get to know yourself and understand what causes you grief. When you find out, then you will know what you need to change. For 'Linda' it was the ability to assert herself during conflict and recognize herself as a valid human being who deserves health and happiness. What is it for you?
Whether you are overeating, drinking too much or simply not making the effort to exercise, there is usually a reason and it is NOT because you are lazy. Clean up your relationships. Get rid of the dead wood and take stock of those in your life. If you feel unable to leave a relationship for whatever reason, then work on the way you respond to the other person's behaviour. Remember: we teach other people how to treat us.
Who adds value to your life? Who does not? As you discover this you will be able to make profound positive changes in your life which will in turn enable you to look after yourself on every level. You DO matter.
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Sonia Devine is one of Australia's leading experts in
weight loss hypnotherapy. Want to learn more about how to achieve permanent weight loss and improve your relationships? Claim Your FREE weight loss e-book available at => http://loveyourselfslim.com.au/free_stuff
lundi 9 février 2009
Why Can't I Look Like That?
The struggle to attain physical perfection is a thorn in our side and one that creeps up on us slowly. Here's how the story goes: you wake up feeling fantastic. You look in the mirror and you like what you see. And indeed why shouldn't you? After all, you have been working really hard over the last few months. You have been eating healthy low fat meals, watching your portion sizes and you haven't missed a day at the gym. You are very proud of what you have achieved. Your eyes are sparkling, your skin is toned and bright and you feel fitter and healthier that you have felt in a very long time.
So you put on your new outfit and you go out to greet the world. Maybe you go off to the shopping mall for a look around. Or perhaps down to the beach for a quick swim. So many places, so little time.....and that's when it happens. Suddenly, out of the blue you see her: she is tall, tanned and stunning. You look her up and down, hoping to find at least one flaw - but alas...you are left empty handed. Not a hint of cellulite to be seen, and not a smudge of make-up on her face. You want to curl up and cry.
Who IS this girl?? You don't know her name and the truth is you don't need to. You've seen her many times before, or at least other versions of her in many forms over many years. She always shows up when you least expect it - turning up to crush your soul and take away your happiness. Her mere presence confirms what you have secretly known all along: that you that you're not quite so beautiful after all; that you will never be beautiful enough.
But of course you know it's not this girl that is the problem; the problem is and has always been inside your mind. You see, no matter how beautiful we think we look, there will always be somebody else who looks more beautiful. This is one of the facts that causes many beautiful, normal and intelligent women of all ages to lose their bearings and become slaves to the myth we continually buy into: the myth that our entire existence should and does rely on how we look. That unless we are physically perfect, we have no right to exist.
Consumerism tells us we must strive for physical perfection - it makes a lot of money by playing on our insecurities. It tells us that eternal youth is the supreme currency and that nothing else matters. And we buy into it - literally! Time and time again we compare ourselves to that impossibly youthful and skinny (digitally enhanced) image (often portrayed by a 15 year old model) that we can never achieve.
So where's the solution? The solution is inside you - your self esteem. True self esteem is the ability to accept yourself no matter what the situation and no matter who is around you. It is about recognizing yourself as a whole entity, not just a physical body. When other people observe you, they see the whole you, not just your bottom or your thighs or your cellulite. Whether you believe the media's messages about how you should look or not, know and understand this: you will never ever be happy as long as you insist on comparing yourself to other people. No matter what you do, where you live or who you are, there will always be someone younger, prettier, smarter or richer.
So instead of becoming a bitter and twisted old crone like the one in 'Sleeping Beauty' (or was it 'Snow White'?), why not refuse to play the game? There's no written law that says you have to be a part of the madness. Be the best you can be and take the pressure off yourself. Everybody gets old. Ageing, sickness and death are inevitable. Fat or thin, pretty or not so pretty, we are all going to wrinkle up, stoop over and dribble in our sleep. So rather than struggling to 'fight' the natural ageing process, instead strive to find you. I can guarantee it's a whole lot easier and much more interesting.
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Sonia Devine is one of Australia's leading experts in weight loss hypnotherapy. Want to learn more about how to accept your body? Claim Your FREE weight loss e-book available at => http://loveyourselfslim.com.au/free_stuff
So you put on your new outfit and you go out to greet the world. Maybe you go off to the shopping mall for a look around. Or perhaps down to the beach for a quick swim. So many places, so little time.....and that's when it happens. Suddenly, out of the blue you see her: she is tall, tanned and stunning. You look her up and down, hoping to find at least one flaw - but alas...you are left empty handed. Not a hint of cellulite to be seen, and not a smudge of make-up on her face. You want to curl up and cry.
Who IS this girl?? You don't know her name and the truth is you don't need to. You've seen her many times before, or at least other versions of her in many forms over many years. She always shows up when you least expect it - turning up to crush your soul and take away your happiness. Her mere presence confirms what you have secretly known all along: that you that you're not quite so beautiful after all; that you will never be beautiful enough.
But of course you know it's not this girl that is the problem; the problem is and has always been inside your mind. You see, no matter how beautiful we think we look, there will always be somebody else who looks more beautiful. This is one of the facts that causes many beautiful, normal and intelligent women of all ages to lose their bearings and become slaves to the myth we continually buy into: the myth that our entire existence should and does rely on how we look. That unless we are physically perfect, we have no right to exist.
Consumerism tells us we must strive for physical perfection - it makes a lot of money by playing on our insecurities. It tells us that eternal youth is the supreme currency and that nothing else matters. And we buy into it - literally! Time and time again we compare ourselves to that impossibly youthful and skinny (digitally enhanced) image (often portrayed by a 15 year old model) that we can never achieve.
So where's the solution? The solution is inside you - your self esteem. True self esteem is the ability to accept yourself no matter what the situation and no matter who is around you. It is about recognizing yourself as a whole entity, not just a physical body. When other people observe you, they see the whole you, not just your bottom or your thighs or your cellulite. Whether you believe the media's messages about how you should look or not, know and understand this: you will never ever be happy as long as you insist on comparing yourself to other people. No matter what you do, where you live or who you are, there will always be someone younger, prettier, smarter or richer.
So instead of becoming a bitter and twisted old crone like the one in 'Sleeping Beauty' (or was it 'Snow White'?), why not refuse to play the game? There's no written law that says you have to be a part of the madness. Be the best you can be and take the pressure off yourself. Everybody gets old. Ageing, sickness and death are inevitable. Fat or thin, pretty or not so pretty, we are all going to wrinkle up, stoop over and dribble in our sleep. So rather than struggling to 'fight' the natural ageing process, instead strive to find you. I can guarantee it's a whole lot easier and much more interesting.
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Sonia Devine is one of Australia's leading experts in weight loss hypnotherapy. Want to learn more about how to accept your body? Claim Your FREE weight loss e-book available at => http://loveyourselfslim.com.au/free_stuff
vendredi 6 février 2009
How To Improve Weight Loss with a Low Sugar Diet
When it comes to watching your waistline, you probably already know that you should stay away from certain foods. Of course, saturated fats, high-salt foods, and excess calories probably top the list of what you normally avoid. While these are certainly diet enemies, there is something more you should add to your list of foods to ditch when losing weight, a low sugar diet. Sugar, while technically fat-free, can actually make dieting harder and prevent you from dropping the pounds you want to shed.
When our bodies are properly fueled, they see no need to burn off extra calories and fat. Of course, diets help us get around this by creating a calorie deficit and forcing bodies to burn stored fat. Unfortunately, the production of insulin can confuse this process. Insulin signals to the body that it has enough energy and does not need to tap into fat stores. What does this have to do with sugar? Well, consuming a lot of sugar encourages the pancreas to work harder and make more insulin so that all the energy in the sugar can be used. Sure, this gives you a temporary energy burst, but it also stops your body from burning off extra calories.
To make matters worse, after the initial insulin surge from a sugar rush, you are going to experience a "crash." This is because your blood sugar levels will ultimately drop from all the insulin your body pumped out. With low blood sugar, you are likely to feel overwhelming cravings for high-carb and high-fat foods. If you give into these, not only will you increase your caloric intake, but you'll start the entire process all over again. Plus, your energy levels will be so low you are unlikely to workout. Even if you do hit the gym after a post-sugar crash, your workout will definitely not be top-notch.
So, what foods should you specifically watch out for?
Processed foods are the most likely culprits when it comes to excess sugar. Of course, you will probably think to stay away from cookies, cakes, and candies. However, you may overlook other high-sugar products. For instance, many breakfast cereals are loaded with sugar as are many cereal and granola bars. You should also avoid artificial maple syrup, which is nearly pure sugar, and sweetened beverages like soda or fruit punch. Even fruit jams can be loaded with extra sugar. For a healthier choice, choose a no-sugar-added variety of fruit preserves, which contain only natural fruit product.
Remember, though, some foods that are very good for you also contain sugar. In fact, fresh fruits are loaded with natural sugar. However, this sweetness is nothing to fear. Fruits contain an appropriate balance of sugar and fiber. Fiber slows down digestion and absorption, which also slows the flow of insulin into the blood stream. Unfortunately, fruit juice, even 100% natural juice, does not contain fiber because the skin and pulp of the fruit have been removed. Consequently, these juices can cause the same sugar spike as candies and cake.
Ultimately, standard dietary guidelines recommend that you should not consume more than 40g of refined sugar each day. However, if you are trying to lose weight, you will probably want to have even less in your diet. Although our bodies do need some sugar to manage energy appropriately, most of what we need can be found in whole grains, fruits, and natural dairy products. If you consume healthy amounts of these, you should not have any need for added, processed sugar.
Some people may try to eliminate excess sugar by substituting artificial sweeteners. While this limits caloric intake and can prevent insulin spikes, it is ultimately not a very good solution. Studies have shown that artificial sweeteners can actually cause our bodies to crave more sweets. Why does this happen? Well, many such sweeteners are actually several times sweeter than natural sugar. In fact, some can be up to 200 times sweeter. Subsequently, our bodies get used to this level of sweetness and less sweet foods, like fruits, will no longer satisfy sugar cravings. Furthermore, some artificial sweeteners may be linked to harmful diseases like arthritis and cancer.
Cutting excess sugar from your diet can be difficult.
Cravings attack when we least expect, and can make it nearly impossible to avoid that candy bowl or cookie jar. Thankfully, these cravings are temporary. The longer you go on a low sugar diet, the less you will want sweets. In fact, you will soon be craving an apple for a sweet treat instead of a cookie. Exercise can also help cut cravings by balancing blood sugar and regulating energy levels. So, if you want to lose weight, make low sugar choices a part of your healthy diet and exercise plan.
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Robert Harden, fitness coach at Extremely-Fit, invites you to visit http://www.extremely-fit.com for more fitness and nutritional articles, like this one. If you're ready yo lose weight and get in great shape, check out P90X! http://www.extremely-fit.com/p90x-extreme-training-workout.h
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When our bodies are properly fueled, they see no need to burn off extra calories and fat. Of course, diets help us get around this by creating a calorie deficit and forcing bodies to burn stored fat. Unfortunately, the production of insulin can confuse this process. Insulin signals to the body that it has enough energy and does not need to tap into fat stores. What does this have to do with sugar? Well, consuming a lot of sugar encourages the pancreas to work harder and make more insulin so that all the energy in the sugar can be used. Sure, this gives you a temporary energy burst, but it also stops your body from burning off extra calories.
To make matters worse, after the initial insulin surge from a sugar rush, you are going to experience a "crash." This is because your blood sugar levels will ultimately drop from all the insulin your body pumped out. With low blood sugar, you are likely to feel overwhelming cravings for high-carb and high-fat foods. If you give into these, not only will you increase your caloric intake, but you'll start the entire process all over again. Plus, your energy levels will be so low you are unlikely to workout. Even if you do hit the gym after a post-sugar crash, your workout will definitely not be top-notch.
So, what foods should you specifically watch out for?
Processed foods are the most likely culprits when it comes to excess sugar. Of course, you will probably think to stay away from cookies, cakes, and candies. However, you may overlook other high-sugar products. For instance, many breakfast cereals are loaded with sugar as are many cereal and granola bars. You should also avoid artificial maple syrup, which is nearly pure sugar, and sweetened beverages like soda or fruit punch. Even fruit jams can be loaded with extra sugar. For a healthier choice, choose a no-sugar-added variety of fruit preserves, which contain only natural fruit product.
Remember, though, some foods that are very good for you also contain sugar. In fact, fresh fruits are loaded with natural sugar. However, this sweetness is nothing to fear. Fruits contain an appropriate balance of sugar and fiber. Fiber slows down digestion and absorption, which also slows the flow of insulin into the blood stream. Unfortunately, fruit juice, even 100% natural juice, does not contain fiber because the skin and pulp of the fruit have been removed. Consequently, these juices can cause the same sugar spike as candies and cake.
Ultimately, standard dietary guidelines recommend that you should not consume more than 40g of refined sugar each day. However, if you are trying to lose weight, you will probably want to have even less in your diet. Although our bodies do need some sugar to manage energy appropriately, most of what we need can be found in whole grains, fruits, and natural dairy products. If you consume healthy amounts of these, you should not have any need for added, processed sugar.
Some people may try to eliminate excess sugar by substituting artificial sweeteners. While this limits caloric intake and can prevent insulin spikes, it is ultimately not a very good solution. Studies have shown that artificial sweeteners can actually cause our bodies to crave more sweets. Why does this happen? Well, many such sweeteners are actually several times sweeter than natural sugar. In fact, some can be up to 200 times sweeter. Subsequently, our bodies get used to this level of sweetness and less sweet foods, like fruits, will no longer satisfy sugar cravings. Furthermore, some artificial sweeteners may be linked to harmful diseases like arthritis and cancer.
Cutting excess sugar from your diet can be difficult.
Cravings attack when we least expect, and can make it nearly impossible to avoid that candy bowl or cookie jar. Thankfully, these cravings are temporary. The longer you go on a low sugar diet, the less you will want sweets. In fact, you will soon be craving an apple for a sweet treat instead of a cookie. Exercise can also help cut cravings by balancing blood sugar and regulating energy levels. So, if you want to lose weight, make low sugar choices a part of your healthy diet and exercise plan.
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Robert Harden, fitness coach at Extremely-Fit, invites you to visit http://www.extremely-fit.com for more fitness and nutritional articles, like this one. If you're ready yo lose weight and get in great shape, check out P90X! http://www.extremely-fit.com/p90x-extreme-training-workout.h
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jeudi 5 février 2009
It's Not What You Eat; It's What's In What You Eat!
Some say count calories while others say count carbs.
Count grams, count sodium, protein glycemic index level.
When does it end?
Most weight loss gurus come in two sizes.
1.) Those who are skinny and have never had to lose an ounce of fat.
2.) Those that lost it once and are chubby again.
First off, you have to wonder if they really know what they're doing. It stands to reason that if someone had a cure for weight loss, everyone would be thin.
Truth be told, "The Biggest Loser" won't have a shortage of contestants anytime soon! They couldn't pay me enough to let my fat be exploited on national TV for ratings, but if it helps people lose weight, I guess it's a good thing.
I'll never know or go that route.
Secondly, if you are like me and need to lose weight, do you really want some perpetually thin person explaining to you how to do it? I think that's part of the reason Oprah does so well when she plugs weight loss stuff; she's got some meat on her bones! And she struggles with it just like the rest of us in the same boat.
Why do dieters lose weight and ultimately gain back more than they lost?
Some say it's not what you eat; it's what's in what you eat.
A growing number of doctors and nutritionists believe that food additive and processing techniques are contributing to the ever growing number of overweight and obese people.
Of particular concern are flavor enhancers like MSG (monosodium glutamate) and man-made sugars which are believed to slow down the metabolism. As a general rule, anything ending in "ose" should be avoided including, dextrose, sucrose and high fructose corn syrup. Diet sodas, while low in calories, may contain aspartame or sucrolos which may also slow down the metabolism and cause weight gain.
Today we have more diet drinks, diet plans, pills, lotions, potions, systems, books, CDs, and anything else you can think of, yet many people continue to remain overweight or get heavier. Heavier may be too P.C. so let's face it head on and call it what it is; people jump from diet to diet and keep getting fatter!
Maybe it's the chemicals they are putting in our food to either preserve it or get us addicted to it that is keeping us overweight. Growth hormones and antibiotics are injected into cattle and poultry. Insecticides, pesticides, and herbicides, are sprayed on fruits and vegetables. These chemicals may also have a negative effect. Trans-fats (omnipresent in fast food restaurants) such as hydrogenated oils should also be avoided to prevent weight gain.
Everyone agrees that walking and drinking lots of water helps with losing weight, but if the chemicals in the food we eat are fighting against our hypothalamus gland to slow our metabolism, our best bet is to eat organic foods as much as possible and stay away from the drive thrus!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Nathan BF Gurley is a real estate appraiser, musician, blogger and social networker. Please visit http://NathanGurley.com to join the weight loss group or get free samples of Weight Loss Plus.
Count grams, count sodium, protein glycemic index level.
When does it end?
Most weight loss gurus come in two sizes.
1.) Those who are skinny and have never had to lose an ounce of fat.
2.) Those that lost it once and are chubby again.
First off, you have to wonder if they really know what they're doing. It stands to reason that if someone had a cure for weight loss, everyone would be thin.
Truth be told, "The Biggest Loser" won't have a shortage of contestants anytime soon! They couldn't pay me enough to let my fat be exploited on national TV for ratings, but if it helps people lose weight, I guess it's a good thing.
I'll never know or go that route.
Secondly, if you are like me and need to lose weight, do you really want some perpetually thin person explaining to you how to do it? I think that's part of the reason Oprah does so well when she plugs weight loss stuff; she's got some meat on her bones! And she struggles with it just like the rest of us in the same boat.
Why do dieters lose weight and ultimately gain back more than they lost?
Some say it's not what you eat; it's what's in what you eat.
A growing number of doctors and nutritionists believe that food additive and processing techniques are contributing to the ever growing number of overweight and obese people.
Of particular concern are flavor enhancers like MSG (monosodium glutamate) and man-made sugars which are believed to slow down the metabolism. As a general rule, anything ending in "ose" should be avoided including, dextrose, sucrose and high fructose corn syrup. Diet sodas, while low in calories, may contain aspartame or sucrolos which may also slow down the metabolism and cause weight gain.
Today we have more diet drinks, diet plans, pills, lotions, potions, systems, books, CDs, and anything else you can think of, yet many people continue to remain overweight or get heavier. Heavier may be too P.C. so let's face it head on and call it what it is; people jump from diet to diet and keep getting fatter!
Maybe it's the chemicals they are putting in our food to either preserve it or get us addicted to it that is keeping us overweight. Growth hormones and antibiotics are injected into cattle and poultry. Insecticides, pesticides, and herbicides, are sprayed on fruits and vegetables. These chemicals may also have a negative effect. Trans-fats (omnipresent in fast food restaurants) such as hydrogenated oils should also be avoided to prevent weight gain.
Everyone agrees that walking and drinking lots of water helps with losing weight, but if the chemicals in the food we eat are fighting against our hypothalamus gland to slow our metabolism, our best bet is to eat organic foods as much as possible and stay away from the drive thrus!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Nathan BF Gurley is a real estate appraiser, musician, blogger and social networker. Please visit http://NathanGurley.com to join the weight loss group or get free samples of Weight Loss Plus.
mercredi 4 février 2009
Lose Weight With a Raw Diet Weight Loss Method
You may have read or heard a a raw diet weight loss method,and may you have thought about whether you should try this diet to lose weight. There is a good deal of mixed data about using a raw diet weight loss method for weight loss. Now with this information you can finally make a decision to see if it is going to suit you.
The thing with that apart from aiding with weight loss, is that this type of diet has other benefits, which include eliminating toxins from the body. Eradicating these toxins will have a beneficial effect on internal organs, improvements to your skin, anti wrinkle benefits, and giving your immune system a well needed boost.
The flipside is that some people say that a raw diet weight loss method to lose weight can be risky if you apply it for a long period. This is because you are simply having raw foods, you will not be taking a full range of vital minerals because you are not eating other foods.
In all honesty a raw diet weight loss plan is not merely a diet to lose weight, it can be considered to be seen as a detox plan. Following this sort of program is not as easy as it seems, as it means not consuming meats, cereals, potatoes, and fundamentally anything else that comes in a processed state, or has been treated with any sort of additives.
All the food that you can eat will include foods that you do not have to cook. Foods like nuts, berries raw vegetables, fresh fruit, and anything else that can be eaten without having to cook it. You also have to drink a fair amount amount of water, around 8-10 glasses daily should do it. This will keep you hydrated and ensure that toxins are flushed away.
Can you lose weight with the raw diet weight loss method? The answer is a definite yes. If you use it sparingly, and spend around a week on the diet, then you can get some good results from it. It will improve the immune system as it flushes out toxins from your digestive tract, it has a beneficial impact on your skin, and helps you to shed those pounds.
If you follow a raw diet weight loss method for a long period of time, then it could cause potential problems. Raw foods do not contain a lot of fat, and fat is vital for your body to work effectively. Nor do raw foods contain a much protein, and your body requires protein for it to function effectively.
Fundementally the choice is yours. A raw diet weight loss method has plenty of benefits if used for a short length of time. The thing to keep in mind is that it lowers your body of proteins, fats, and critical minerals. So it will not be the brightest thing to do to stretch this method out. Just use your common sense and have a couple of months between each raw diet weight loss method, and you should have no problems.
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We will show you how to lose weight for good with our
weight loss course. Get started today by visiting us http://www.easierwayz.com
The thing with that apart from aiding with weight loss, is that this type of diet has other benefits, which include eliminating toxins from the body. Eradicating these toxins will have a beneficial effect on internal organs, improvements to your skin, anti wrinkle benefits, and giving your immune system a well needed boost.
The flipside is that some people say that a raw diet weight loss method to lose weight can be risky if you apply it for a long period. This is because you are simply having raw foods, you will not be taking a full range of vital minerals because you are not eating other foods.
In all honesty a raw diet weight loss plan is not merely a diet to lose weight, it can be considered to be seen as a detox plan. Following this sort of program is not as easy as it seems, as it means not consuming meats, cereals, potatoes, and fundamentally anything else that comes in a processed state, or has been treated with any sort of additives.
All the food that you can eat will include foods that you do not have to cook. Foods like nuts, berries raw vegetables, fresh fruit, and anything else that can be eaten without having to cook it. You also have to drink a fair amount amount of water, around 8-10 glasses daily should do it. This will keep you hydrated and ensure that toxins are flushed away.
Can you lose weight with the raw diet weight loss method? The answer is a definite yes. If you use it sparingly, and spend around a week on the diet, then you can get some good results from it. It will improve the immune system as it flushes out toxins from your digestive tract, it has a beneficial impact on your skin, and helps you to shed those pounds.
If you follow a raw diet weight loss method for a long period of time, then it could cause potential problems. Raw foods do not contain a lot of fat, and fat is vital for your body to work effectively. Nor do raw foods contain a much protein, and your body requires protein for it to function effectively.
Fundementally the choice is yours. A raw diet weight loss method has plenty of benefits if used for a short length of time. The thing to keep in mind is that it lowers your body of proteins, fats, and critical minerals. So it will not be the brightest thing to do to stretch this method out. Just use your common sense and have a couple of months between each raw diet weight loss method, and you should have no problems.
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We will show you how to lose weight for good with our
weight loss course. Get started today by visiting us http://www.easierwayz.com
mardi 3 février 2009
Work out for Women - Boxing Road Work to Slim and Tone
Boxing is a great workout for women to get in shape. Boxers need to have strength, speed, endurance, and explosiveness to win fights. However you don't need to hop into the ring to take advantage of the benefits boxing has to offer. There are countless gyms across the country that offers boxing workouts for women. The workouts usually last an hour consisting of bag work, focus mitts drills, skipping, and medicine ball exercises. Many of my clients over the years have noticed significant weight loss over the years after only 4 weeks of training.
Roadwork is great for building your cardio and requires no equipment. It also allows you to get outside and enjoy the fresh air.
Now you don't have to sign up at a gym if it is not your cup of tea. Many boxing drills do not require equipment. Instead you can do roadwork which is basically running mixed in with calisthenics. Here are some tips on how to begin your boxing roadwork workout for women:
1. Start off with a light warm up by doing arm circles forwards and backwards.
2. Put your hands on waist and circle your hips left then right.
3. Place your hands on your knees and circle your knees to the left then right.
4. Stand straight up with your hands above your head together and tilt to the right to stretch your lats. Hold for 30 seconds. Then tilt to the left to stretch the other side.
5. Keep standing straight and reach down to touch your toes and hold for 30 seconds.
6. Start with a light jog with light punches in the air.
7. As you continue to jog, get your knees up to waist level for 30 seconds then resume regular pace. Alternate between light jogging and knees up every 30 seconds.
8. Once you get a little sweat going you can perform lunges. I like to use lamp posts as my visual benchmark. I lunge to one lamp post then jog to the next. Alternating each time I reach the next lamp post.
9. Change it up again by alternating between light jog to sprinting using the lamp post as the visual benchmark.
10. My route always consists of a field with a playground.
I stop at the playground to do some push-ups, crunches and light shadow boxing. If there is a bench nearby I'll include some tricep dips.
11. Finish your workout with a cool down consisting of stretching. Hold each stretch for at least 30 seconds.
So there you have it, the basic boxing road workout for women that will help you slim and tone your body.
Remember if you are just getting back to exercise make sure you progress slowly and with caution. You are not training to be the next world champion. Take care of your body and it will take care of you.
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Raz Chan is a professional martial arts instructor teaching women's cardio kickboxing and self-defense. To find out more about his online workout for women you can follow his workout for women blog at: http://blog.quickfitfemale.com or his workout for women online at: http://www.quickfitfemale.com
Roadwork is great for building your cardio and requires no equipment. It also allows you to get outside and enjoy the fresh air.
Now you don't have to sign up at a gym if it is not your cup of tea. Many boxing drills do not require equipment. Instead you can do roadwork which is basically running mixed in with calisthenics. Here are some tips on how to begin your boxing roadwork workout for women:
1. Start off with a light warm up by doing arm circles forwards and backwards.
2. Put your hands on waist and circle your hips left then right.
3. Place your hands on your knees and circle your knees to the left then right.
4. Stand straight up with your hands above your head together and tilt to the right to stretch your lats. Hold for 30 seconds. Then tilt to the left to stretch the other side.
5. Keep standing straight and reach down to touch your toes and hold for 30 seconds.
6. Start with a light jog with light punches in the air.
7. As you continue to jog, get your knees up to waist level for 30 seconds then resume regular pace. Alternate between light jogging and knees up every 30 seconds.
8. Once you get a little sweat going you can perform lunges. I like to use lamp posts as my visual benchmark. I lunge to one lamp post then jog to the next. Alternating each time I reach the next lamp post.
9. Change it up again by alternating between light jog to sprinting using the lamp post as the visual benchmark.
10. My route always consists of a field with a playground.
I stop at the playground to do some push-ups, crunches and light shadow boxing. If there is a bench nearby I'll include some tricep dips.
11. Finish your workout with a cool down consisting of stretching. Hold each stretch for at least 30 seconds.
So there you have it, the basic boxing road workout for women that will help you slim and tone your body.
Remember if you are just getting back to exercise make sure you progress slowly and with caution. You are not training to be the next world champion. Take care of your body and it will take care of you.
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Raz Chan is a professional martial arts instructor teaching women's cardio kickboxing and self-defense. To find out more about his online workout for women you can follow his workout for women blog at: http://blog.quickfitfemale.com or his workout for women online at: http://www.quickfitfemale.com
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