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Long Term Benefits of Walking- Fat Loss 4 Idiots

Friday, February 1st, 2008

Walking is often overlooked as a viable option for health and fitness benefits. Caroline Richardson looked at increasing people’s steps by walking an additional 20 â” 40 minutes per day. What she found was that most everyone across the board lost about 5lbs within a year’s time and was able to lower their cardiovascular and high blood pressure risks. This is great news for you if you don’t feel you’re ready for a full-out exercise program. You have to start somewhere and walking for 40 minutes per day is a great place to begin! Read More

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It Just Takes 2 Days a Week- Fat Loss 4 Idiots

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

With just 2 days per week of weight training you can significantly alter you body com position and increase your metabolic rate. Evans, director of the Nutrition, Metabolism, and Exercise Laboratory at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, these 2 days per week of resistance training can make you stronger and add lean body mass which attributes to the greater calorie burning effect within your body. If you lose a pound of fat and build a pound of muscle, your net gain in calorie burning is about four calories a day. Jack Wilmore, an exercise physiologist at Texas A & M University, calculated that the average amount of muscle that men gained after a serious 12-week weight-lifting program was 2 kilograms, or 4. That added muscle would increase the metabolic rate by only 24 calories a day. Read More

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Fat Loss 4 Idiots - Live Young

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

NutritionData (ND) provides a complete nutrient analysis for any food or recipe, and helps you select foods that best match your dietary needs. Studies have shown that eating a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables and exercise is the key to living young. A great way to get your fruit servings in with a healthy serving of antioxidants is through pomegranate juice. Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate Sauce, a low-carb dish, that uses pomegranate juice in it’s sauce. This dish is made delicious by the use of spices and pomegranate juice so not much fat had to be added for flavor. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of CondéNet, Inc. Read More

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Fat Loss 4 Idiots - The Solution to the Resolution

Friday, January 25th, 2008

NutritionData (ND) provides a complete nutrient analysis for any food or recipe, and helps you select foods that best match your dietary needs. The other day I mentioned how so many people quit their New Year’s Resolution to lose weight around the third week of January. Tomorrow I’ll discuss a action plan so you donât give up! Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy . The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of CondéNet, Inc. Read More

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Is Eating Chocolate Linked to Osteoporosis?- Fat Loss 4 Idiots

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

NutritionData (ND) provides a complete nutrient analysis for any food or recipe, and helps you select foods that best match your dietary needs. The study found that women who ate a daily serving of chocolate (even dark chocolate) had a 3. So, I guess the question is now does eating a small serving of dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher) and the powerful antioxidants and health properties outweigh the negative side effects? Truthfully, you may be able to eat your chocolate worry free⦠tomorrow Iâll show you how. Read More

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Fat Loss 4 Idiots - Heighten your Motivation

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

NutritionData (ND) provides a complete nutrient analysis for any food or recipe, and helps you select foods that best match your dietary needs. NutritionData (ND) provides a complete nutrient analysis for any food or recipe, and helps you select foods that best match your dietary needs. A few weeks ago I suggested you make a list of compelling motivators to help develop willpower. This is a proven and powerful technique to change behavior, heighten motivation, and reach your goals. Make sure you feel positive emotions as you visualize what it is you desire. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of CondéNet, Inc. Read More

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Fat Loss 4 Idiots - Add Some Bison to the Mix

Saturday, January 19th, 2008

NutritionData (ND) provides a complete nutrient analysis for any food or recipe, and helps you select foods that best match your dietary needs. Bison is similar to fine beef, but is slightly sweeter and richer in flavor. Buffalo Meat Loaf is one one way to get this lean meat into your diet. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of CondéNet, Inc. Read More

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Tired of Water?- Fat Loss 4 Idiots

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

NutritionData (ND) provides a complete nutrient analysis for any food or recipe, and helps you select foods that best match your dietary needs. But water should be your first choice as it helps the liver metabolize fat and helps you lose weight. I would avoid artificial sweeteners like aspartame and sucrolose commonly found in flavored waters. Black tea, oolong tea and white tea also have many nutrients. Read More

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Fat Loss 4 Idiots - Should there be a “Twinkie Tax?”

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

Awhile back in the Californian Mercury News opinion section there was a comment by Clare Meyerson suggesting we tax fast foods to cover health care expenses. After all it was recommended that the government tax cigarettes because they cause health problems. There is absolutely no doubt they are contributing to higher obesity rates and a slew of health related problems. Unhealthy habits contribute to poor health but when do we start taking responsibility for our own health? What is the solution to our health problems and soaring health care coverage costs? Read More

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“What Type of Weighted Vest is Right for me?”- Fat Loss 4 Idiots

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

This type of vest comes in one fixed weight and does not allow you to adjust it, in order to allow for progression. This weighted vest is just like the long version, but only straps around your chest area leaving your abs and lower back exposed. My personal recommendation is to stay clear of the very inexpensive vests, since they are made of cheaper materials and end up tearing after just a month or two of use. Likewise, if you want a more true to form feel, you may want to stick with the most common full length vest. Read More

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