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All five of these cardiovascular machines will work to not only get you slimmer, but also to tone up your abdominal muscles. You can use some or all of them to get the abs that you want. Most people find a machine that they like and settle into a routine. You can do that to help you get your tummy flatter than ever and start to get that six pack that you have always wanted.

Stair Stepping Machine

The stair stepping machine was the exercise machine of choice in the 1980s and works very well as a cardiovascular machine as well as a lower body toner. You can get your abdominal muscles toned easily when you are using the stair stepper.

When you first start working on the stair stepper, you will find that it is difficult to stay on this machine for long. There are several types of machines. Some of them actually have a rolling set of stairs that you have to climb while others simulate the climbing motion. Most stair stepping machines today will tell you how many stairs you have climbed as well as how many calories you have lost.

The first time on the stair stepping machine you will find it hard to stay on for more than five minutes, especially if it has been a while since you exercised. If you feel lightheaded or dizzy when you are using the stair stepping machine, or feel short of breath, you need to stop the exercise right away. Stair stepping is a high impact cardiovascular exercise. You should always discuss any new exercise routine with your physician before starting.

After you have used the stair stepper more often, you will notice that you can stay on the stair stepper for a longer period of time. You do not need more than 20 minutes on the stair stepper each day to get the results that you need. You can adjust the tension of the stair stepper to make it more difficult to use the machine and increase the tension.

As you get better and better on the stair stepper, you can also attach leg weights to your ankles so that you can increase the tension when you are climbing the stairs. You can continue with this exercise routine as you work to sculpt your abs.

As you are using the stair stepper, you need to concentrate on your abdominal muscles. Your abs should be first and foremost when you are using this machine to get the perfect abs. Pull your abs in as you are using the stair stepper and keep them taut while you are using the stair stepper for the maximum benefit.

In addition to exercising your abs, you will also notice that you can get firmer legs, buttocks and thighs when you use the stair stepper in this way. If you like the stair stepper, you may decide to purchase one of these machines for home. You will find that the more you use the stair stepper, the better toned you will be and the more calories you will burn. It will also get easier to stay on the stair stepper for the full 20 minutes as you continue.

Continued tomorrow!

Cardio for great abs!

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In addition to toning exercises that isolate the muscles and give you the tone that you want in your abdominals, you also need to use cardiovascular exercises that will work on the lower half of your body, including your abs.

There are many cardiovascular exercises that you can use for the lower half of your body. If you are overweight and want to develop the perfect abs, the first thing that you need to do is to start to lose some of that excess weight. We have already talked about proper diet and nutrition, now we must talk about cardiovascular exercise.

Cardio exercises are those that get your heart pumping and will help you lose weight fast. Cardio exercises should be performed in the morning or as early as possible in the day so that you can get your metabolism going and also burn more calories during the day. You should never perform cardiovascular exercises right before bed as you will find it difficult to go to sleep. You should also never perform cardiovascular exercises after you have eaten or it can give you a cramp. If you cannot set your alarm early so that you can get up to work on cardio exercises, you should do them when you get home from work and before you eat. This will help you burn off calories and will also tone your lower body.

This is not to say that the cardio exercises that you do cannot work for your upper body, too. Some cardio machines will work both the lower and upper part of the body, while others will tone the lower half of the body. You want to make sure that whatever type of machine you use, you will be toning the lower half of your body.

You can purchase your own cardio machine or you can join a gym and give yourself the workout that you need to tone up your abs. Or you can join a gym and have access to several machines. You will find that the gym is comprised of many exercise machines that can help you get the abs that you want as well as help you lose weight.

Even if you are not overweight, you should still exercise using cardiovascular machines for your abs. This will give you an intense workout that will help sculpt your abs faster and easier. There are some gyms around that charge a low monthly fee for membership. Not only will you get access to the cardio machines that will help you burn calories as well as tone up your lower body half, but you can also get access to weight machines that we will talk about in the next chapter.

Some of the cardio exercise machines that you can use that will tone up your lower half and give you the abs that you want are the following:

Stair stepping machine
Elliptical machine
Rowing Machine
Treadmill
Exercise Bike

Talk more about this tomorrow!

Levitating Lift For Abs!

Another toning exercise that you can use to flatten your abs as well as define the muscles is the levitating lift. Again, you will be laying flat on your back on the floor with your hands at your sides, palms down. You want to lift both your legs and your head up a few inches, while concentrating on your abdominal muscles.

This is similar to the leg lifts and the first time that you attempt this exercise, you will most likely not be able to get much off of the ground. This can seem impossible at first, but as you continue working at it, you will be able to lift up your head and your legs at the same time. While this is similar to the leg lift exercise, it exercises another part of the abdominal muscles and will further work towards sculpting the abdominals.

When you are exercising on the floor, toning your muscles so that you can have the perfect abs, you should have an exercise mat. This is not only more sanitary to use, but is also more comfortable for your head and neck. You should try to do these toning exercises in repetitions of 8 each and work on as many as you can at a time. Do not get discouraged. Although these exercises may seem to be hard at first, in time they will get to be much easier. And you will get satisfaction by seeing toned and healthy looking abs!

If you are overweight and need to lose weight before you can even see your abdominal muscles, you should still work on these toning exercises. They will help tone your muscles and make it easier for you to lose weight. Toning exercises work well in combination with lower body cardiovascular exercises to give you the perfect abs.

More tomorrow!

Leg lifts for abs!

Crunches will work well to tone your abdominal muscles, but this is not the only exercise that you need when you are looking for the perfect six pack. In addition to the crunches, you will also want to use leg lifts to tone the abdominal muscles. Leg lifts can be done at the same time you do your crunches.

Lay flat on your back on the floor and put your hands to your side with your palms down on the floor. Lift both legs up as high as you can, even if it is less than an inch off of the ground. While you are doing this, you need to once again isolate the muscles in your abdomen and tighten them up.

It is always good to work in repetitions of 8 when you are performing toning exercises. The leg lifts will work well to tighten the muscles in your abdomen and define them. Like the crunches, you will notice the results from this type of exercise within a week.

After you have done the two leg lift, you can also do one leg lift at a time. This is often easier to do and will tighten the side abdominal muscles. Do one leg at a time and then the other, repeating the repetitions each time. As you continue to do leg lifts for abs, you will notice that the leg lifts get easier to do all of the time. You will be able to lift your legs higher and higher as you continue to practice this exercise.

As you continue working with leg lifts, you will not only notice a change in your abdominal muscles, but also your leg muscles as well. As you get better at this type of exercise, you can use leg weights on your ankles so that it will be more difficult for you to lift your legs. If you continue to use this toning exercise on a daily basis, you will notice that it becomes much easier to raise your legs each time. You can purchase leg weights at a sporting goods store.

Leg lifts and crunches are two of the toning exercises that you can use that will work towards tightening up your abs. These will work well in your effort to get the perfect abs, but must be used every day. It is important to concentrate on the muscles that you are toning while you are performing the exercises in order for them to work. By isolating the muscles and giving them total concentration, while working on this activity, you will find that the exercises not only get easier, but they start to produce results right away. You will be able to feel the results from the leg lifts for abs as your abdominal muscles tighten.

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How to do side crunches!

Side to side crunches will help to develop the sides of your abdominal muscles. Just as you move up straight, you will also want to move to the side. Start with one side and pull yourself up to lean towards that side. Do 8 reps, just as you would with the center crunches. After you are finished, work on the other side.

It is important, when doing toning exercises, to allow your muscles to relax after each time you do your reps of crunches. You want to take a few deep breaths and relax the muscles after you are finished the toning. When you are performing the crunches, however, you want to tense up the muscles, effectively isolating them so that they will get toned.

Another way to perform crunches for perfect abs is to lean on one side and then lift yourself up, concentrating on the abdominal muscles. This will work the muscles on the sides. Remember that you want to work the entire abdominal area to achieve the look of a sculpted six pack. You need to do both front crunches as well as side crunches that are performed on your back as well as your side to achieve this look.

Crunches may seem difficult at first, but will soon become easier. You may want to increase your repetitions as you continue to work on your abs so that they will continue to be effective. The best aspect about using this type of toning exercise is that you will start to see the results of your efforts not long after you have worked on the abs. You can usually see a difference in your muscle tone after a week of performing these exercises.

Try to do these exercises every day. If you skip a day, for some reason, just pick up where you left off the next day. Do not get discouraged if you get out of the habit. It is more important to get back into the habit as soon as possible.

Continued tomorrow!

Eating and getting that six pack of abs!

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How to eat

It is important that you eat more proteins in your diet in order to achieve the perfect abs, but when you eat is also very important as well as how you eat. You will want to consume most of your calories in the morning when you are eating to get the perfect abs. This is a good idea for anyone who wants to stay healthy as you will end up burning off calories that you consume during the day if you are active. You do not want to eat anything late at night as this is hard to digest and will end up staying in your system longer.

Chew your food very well before swallowing. This is not just something that you heard from your mother, but is something that helps you maintain a proper weight and also helps your digestive system. By properly chewing your food, you will find that you eat less and have fewer digestive problems.

Drink a glass of water before each meal. This will curb your appetite so that you eat less. Drinking water is good for you, as outlined above. When you drink a glass before each meal, you find that you eat less.

By beginning to eat and drink right, you are on your way towards building abdominal muscles that others will admire. Most of all, you are on your way towards not only looking healthy, but being healthy as well!

Crunches For Abs

Naturally, you will have to exercise if you want to tone your abdominal muscles. If you do not need to lose weight, you can use the toning exercises as outlined here in this book to help you get the sculpted abdominal muscles that you need. If you are overweight and want to lose weight to get the sculpted muscles, you still need to do toning exercises and will also want to work on some cardiovascular exercises that will be described later on in this book.

Crunches are the ideal way to tone your abs and are one of the many toning exercises that you should use on a daily basis to get the muscles in your abdomen taut. Crunches are the first exercise you want to incorporate into your daily routine so that you can have sexy abs.

If you are a woman who wants to have flat abs but does not want to have the defined muscles that you see on men, relax. Women can get sexy, washboard abs without looking like a man. Your abdominal area will be flat, but softer. And although the muscles will be defined, they will not be bulging like a man. Women and men both get different results from exercise routines. Using the tips and exercises here will get you the perfect abs, whether you are a man or a woman.

To do crunches, lay flat on your back and bring you knees up so that your feet are flat on the floor. You will then want to put your hands behind your head and pull up towards your knees, concentrating fully on the abdominal muscles. You should isolate the muscles as you are pulling up so that you feel the strain. You will want to do repetitions of 8 crunches. The first day, you might be only able to do two or three repetitions. Or you might only be able to do one. If it has been a while since you have worked out, it will be more difficult for you to use these muscles. But you will want strive to do as many reps as you can without hurting yourself. If you feel as though you are in pain, you should stop.

The purpose of the crunches is to build abdominal muscle. The way that you build muscle is to tear it a little, let it heal and then tear it again. This is where the pain comes in when you are doing crunches. You are actually building up the abdominal muscles so that you can have your six pack.

When you first start doing crunches, you will notice that it is quite a strain and that it is difficult. As you do this exercise every day, you will notice that it is easier to do and will start feeling the difference. You will not notice the strain any longer when you are exercising in this way.

The more you practice your crunches, the better toned your abs will become. Crunches will flatten and tone your abdominal muscles, but this is not the only exercise that you need to do in order to get the perfect abs. You also need to work on side to side crunches.


More on this tomorrow!

Food & Flat Stomach!

Okay, here is some more about getting that flat stomach!

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Foods that are high in proteins consist of the following:

Meats
Fish
Poultry
Nuts
Legumes
Eggs

All of these are very high in protein and will help you not only get energy, but will also help you bulk up. You can also eat foods that are fortified with protein. This includes foods that do not normally contain protein but have protein added.

One of the best foods to teat when you are trying to bulk up and create six pack abs is fish. Especially fish that is high in Omega 3 oils such as the fatty fish. These are not only an excellent source of protein, but are also good for the heart and digestive tract. There is even evidence that fatty fish can help you keep your brain healthier.

If you eat meats, skip the sauces and the breads. Just eat the protein when you are on a high protein diet. This will give the body energy and get the metabolism to start burning fat. Only it won’t be getting fat from carbohydrates and foods that are processed quickly and turn to fat. So the body will start burning the proteins. You will lose weight in your belly this way that will help you to define your abdominal muscles.

Eggs are also a good form of protein, although you have to watch how you cook them. Hard boiled eggs are low in calorie and high in protein and are a good way to get started when you are trying to attain the look of the perfect six pack.

People who are not meat eaters can eat legumes and nuts as a form of protein. It is a good idea to take protein in the morning to get your metabolism going.

Foods to stay away from

In addition to the foods that you should eat when you are trying to get six pack abs, there are also those that you need to stay away from. These include simple carbohydrates as well as complex carbohydrates. Dairy is also a product that is high in fat and should be limited. Take fiber by capsules instead of through breads or vegetables, as they tend to be high in sugars. You will want to eliminate all of the sugars from your diet when you are going for six pack abs.

Remember that it is important to eat all of the foods on the food pyramid. It is never a good idea to eliminate one type of food over another for a long period of time. When you are looking to build the perfect abs, you should concentrate on a high protein diet, but still eat vegetables as well as whole grains and dairy. But sweets have no place in your diet as they do not offer any nutritional value whatsoever. Simple carbohydrates are absorbed quickly and do not stick around long enough to give your body any sort of nutrition. Eliminate simple carbohydrates and starches from your diet if you want to have lean, rock hard perfect abs.

What to drink

In addition to watching what you eat, you also need to watch what you drink when you are seeking the perfect abs. Water is your best friend when you are trying to attain the perfect abs. Stay away from energy drinks that are loaded with caffeine, from so-called health drinks that are loaded with sugar and from alcohol. Many drinks that people consume contain sugar. This especially includes alcohol. Alcoholic drinks should be avoided when you are dieting to have the perfect abs. All alcoholic beverages have sugar in them and offer nothing by way of nutrition. Avoid alcohol when you are looking to sculpt your body and abdominal region.

If you take coffee or tea, eliminate the sugar and cream from the drink. If you cannot tolerate it in this manner, then skip the drink altogether and have water instead. You will find that whether you are looking for the perfect abs, or just looking to lose weight, water can be a great benefit. It will not only hydrate you, but it will also give you a boost of energy that you need when you are trying to sculpt your body.

Talk soon!

We'll continue on Monday!

How to get perfect abs!

Okay, here we are today with some more about abs!

Not only are the perfect abs something to be proud of cosmetically. New medical studies indicate that those who carry excess weight around their middle have more of a risk for heart disease and stroke. This goes for both men and women. It is therefore desirable for both sexes to have flat abdomens and try to achieve the perfect abs and carry less weight around their middle sections.

If you think that you can get the perfect abs through sit ups and a crash diet, think again. Getting the perfect abs takes training - real training that will entail you sculpting your muscles to the way that you want them. If you are the type of person who sets out to do something and then eventually does it, you will have a much easier time achieving the perfect abs. If you are the type who gives up at the first sign of adversity, then you will have a difficult time. Look for hard work in order to achieve the perfect abs.

Now that you are aware of what the perfect abs are, what they can do for you and the fact that it will take hard work to get to the point where you can have the perfect six pack abs, then you can get started on your way towards achieving the perfect abs.

The first thing that you need to do when you are trying to achieve the perfect abs or any type of muscle definition is to watch your diet. You need to bulk up on protein and cut out the carbohydrates if you want to attain the perfect abs. This does not mean that you have to lose a lot of weight, but it does mean that you have to lose belly fat, which will get seriously in the way of your perfect abs. If you are overweight, you should want to take the tips found in this book to get rid of the weight and work towards sculpting your body. You will not only look better, but will be doing your health a favor at the same time. The main thing is that you want to diet for muscle.

So how do you diet for muscle? You certainly do not want to starve yourself as this will not do anything to help muscle definition. You need to eat sensibly when you are seeking the perfect abs or any other type of body building. And make no mistake about it - you are body building when you are looking for a six pack. This is part of sculpting your body muscles so that they look attractive and are well defined.

Foods that are high in protein are good for bulking up muscle and also losing fat. These foods tend to trick the body into thinking that it is getting more fuel that it is actually receiving. You should embark on a high protein diet if you want to build up your abdominal muscles.

You will notice that body builders and athletes drink raw eggs. While this may be disgusting to you, there is a lot of protein in those raw eggs that gives the athlete or body builder strength. The body builder will need this in order to bulk up. You need to remain strong if you are going to define your abdominal muscles so that you have a firm six pack.

More on this Friday!

Bye for now!

What Are The Perfect Abs?

Over the next little while we'll talk about how you can get the perfect abs for summer!

You have probably been heard about “six pack abs,” and know it is a good thing to have, but may be unsure of what exactly a six pack is. If you think that getting a six pack involves just beer, think again. And beer is the last thing that you need when you are trying to get the perfect six pack abs. A perfect six pack is when your abdominal muscles are so defined that they are clearly identified. Anyone who looks at your stomach will see that the muscles are well defined and will be able to pick them out. There are six of them, three on each side of your abdomen and each one should look pronounced. The perfect abs are sought after more so by men than women who seek to get well defined muscle tone. This is not to say that women should not try to achieve the perfect abs. To the contrary, women tend to worry more about having a flat stomach than men. Women can still have a soft look to their body and not a bulky, muscular look when they achieve the perfect abs using the methods described in this blog post.

Women should not be afraid that they will bulk up if they practice these techniques. Instead, women who look for the perfect abs and follow exercise and diet to achieve this will look slimmer, will find that their clothes fit better and will have more confidence when wearing clothes or going to the beach. Six pack abs are for both men and women. In order to get the perfect abs, you have to exercise and eat the right foods. There are a few short cuts that you can take to enhance your muscles and they will be discussed on this blog.

These short cuts, however, are not a magic pill that can get you the six pack abs overnight. There is no magic pill that you can take that can help you gain the abs of your dreams in a week. You have to be committed towards working hard to achieve this goal. The reality is that getting the perfect abs is all about hard work and dedication. If you are willing to work hard to have the body of your dreams, then you will be able to achieve it. So, now that you know what the perfect abs are all about, you probably want to know why anyone wants the perfect abs. They are desired mostly for cosmetic purposes.

Those who want to look their best without a shirt or at the beach want the perfect abs. Some celebrities pride themselves on achieving the perfect six pack. These include stars of the motion picture industry as well as those in the sports world. They pride themselves on getting the perfect abs because they know the hard work it takes to define these muscles. While women often want to have less definition and, by nature, have more fat than men, most women still desire a flat stomach and abdominal area. The exercises for the perfect abs outlined in this book, as well as the diet that you need to eat to achieve the perfect abs will be for both men and women. While women may not want the same extreme definition , these techniques will do them good as they will achieve a flat stomach.

More on this tomorrow!


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Chris Walker

Kitchener's Weight Loss expert!

Chris Walker has helped thousands obtain " permanent weight loss, quick and easy everytime!" To download a free copy of "Why Can't I Lose Weight? How to lose 10 pounds in 30 days visit http://www.chriswalkersfitness.com/

YOUR METABOLISM – MASERTERING THE BASICS!

Over the next couple of weeks we'll talk about Metabolism and it's role in weight loss or body transformation! Now lets dig in to some of the basics!

Metabolism Defined

Metabolism, in its most basic sense, is the body‟s conversion of the calories from the food you eat into energy. It is a series of chemical reactions that give your body the energy to do what it needs to do to keep functioning – and consequently, for you to keep living. Without metabolism, you would not be able to move or think. Metabolism provides energy for your body and your individual organs to work smoothly.

To better understand the importance of metabolism, consider this: if your heart stops beating, you die. Likewise, if your metabolism stops, you die – because without metabolism, you will not have the energy even to breathe, or for your heart to beat!

How Metabolism Works

First, let us start with the act of eating. As you chew and swallow your food, it goes down to your digestive tract. Digestive enzymes then break down your food – carbohydrates to glucose, fats into fatty acids, and protein into amino acids. After the nutrients are effectively broken down, they are absorbed by the bloodstream and are carried over to the cells. Other enzymes plus hormones then work to either convert these nutrients into cells or building blocks for tissues or release them as an energy supply for the body‟s immediate use.

Metabolism Types and Components

There are two basic metabolic processes – one is constructive, and is responsible for building and storing energy for the body. The other is destructive, though in a positive sense, as it breaks down nutrient molecules to release energy.
The constructive metabolic process is called anabolism, while the destructive process is called catabolism.

We'll talk some more on this tomorrow!


Make it a great day!

Chris Walker

Kitchener's Weight Loss expert!

Chris Walker has helped thousands obtain " permanent weight loss, quick and easy everytime!" To download a free copy of "Why Can't I Lose Weight? How to lose 10 pounds in 30 days visit http://www.chriswalkersfitness.com/

Spotting and avoiding Diet Scams!

New diet products are released all the time, and it can be really difficult to figure out what is good and what is a scam. When a product has been around for a while, you can get feedback from people you know, and read news reports about the product.

The main thing to remember is this:

“If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”

Any product that claims it can help you lose weight quickly without dieting or exercising is more than likely a scam, or it is extremely dangerous to your health. If a product came out that was extremely safe and effective, and really could help you lose tremendous amounts of weight quickly without dieting or exercising, it would be all over the news very quickly.

While a lot of ineffective or dangerous weight loss products are profiled in the news from time to time, they rarely make headlines. If a product was truly effective and safe and could help you lose weight while eating what you want, it would be the top headline on every news broadcast and every newspaper everywhere in the world!

You should always check for reviews before you try any type of weight loss product. Don’t trust the opinion of a single individual unless they are a weight loss expert, because they could simply be trying to sell you a product to make money. Check for reviews from multiple people in a single location.

Make sure any weight loss product you choose is healthy, and does not restrict fat, calories, or any other food group or component to an extreme degree. You need to find a product that will help you lose weight while still staying healthy, and won’t harm your metabolism.

Remember:

While it may be tempting to go for the weight loss solution that works fastest, those types of programs and products are not healthy. They could harm your health or severely hamper your weight loss efforts. It’s much better to lose weight in a healthy way, and you will learn habits that will help you keep the weight off permanently, too.

Make it a great day!

Chris Walker

Kitchener's Weight Loss expert!

Chris Walker has helped thousands obtain " permanent weight loss, quick and easy everytime!" To download a free copy of "Why Can't I Lose Weight? How to lose 10 pounds in 30 days visit http://www.chriswalkersfitness.com/

Diet Pill Scams!

Today, we'll talk about the Diet scams that target folks who want to lose weight!

Diet Pills

Diet pills are one of the worst scams around. The vast majority of them have absolutely no effect whatsoever, and some of them are actually dangerous or addictive.

Before you take any type of diet pill, it is vital that you take the time to research potential side effects thoroughly, and you also need to understand that sometimes it can take many years before the side effects from medications show up. Even so-called “herbal” diet pills can have adverse side effects.

There are two main categories of diet pills:

*Appetite Suppressants
*Metabolism Boosters

Some appetite suppressants can work, but many of them can become addictive. Amphetamines such as Adderall can cause appetite suppression, but they can also cause sleeplessness and other side effects, and may be very addictive in some people. Other types of appetite suppressants can also have harmful side effects and may also be addictive.

Metabolism boosters claim that they can cause the body to burn more fat and calories. This would be great if it were true. Unfortunately, these products are mostly scams. There is no scientific evidence that any pill can boost metabolism, so it’s best to avoid any pill that makes such claims.

It’s tempting to believe that weight loss can come in the form of a little pill. Unfortunately, the companies that sell diet pills are preying on individuals who are desperate. Their products usually contain absolutely no effective ingredients, and they know it. They tend to put together a lot of herbal ingredients that sound exotic and fall outside the scope of FDA laws, and they include a diet plan that must be followed along with the pills. The diet plan is the real cause of any weight loss that may be experienced, but you don’t need to pay for expensive pills for that!

Ephedra

I wanted to include a special warning about ephedra, because it is highly dangerous. It can cause severe heart problems, and even death! Please avoid any diet product that contains it!

We'll talk some more on Monday!


Make it a great day!
Chris Walker

Kitchener's Weight Loss expert!

Chris Walker has helped thousands obtain " permanent weight loss, quick and easy everytime!" To download a free copy of "Why Can't I Lose Weight? How to lose 10 pounds in 30 days visit http://www.chriswalkersfitness.com/

Diet Scams & Weight Loss!

There are so many fad diets out there, and most of them either don’t work, or are actually dangerous or unhealthy. It’s very important that you carefully evaluate any diet program before you decide to try it.

For one thing, you should never try a diet that is severely lacking in any particular nutrients. Some diets are so restrictive that they are incredibly unhealthy, so you need to be sure to avoid those.

Some diets are also so restrictive on calories that they can actually be dangerous. When you get far too few calories, it can actually damage your organs.

Even those that aren’t actually dangerous can end up hampering your weight loss efforts. Diets that are very low in fat or calories can slow your metabolism down so much that your body goes into starvation mode, and you hold onto fat more than ever. This will make it much harder to lose weight.

Any diet that is extremely restrictive, either in fat, calories, particular food groups, or scope of foods you can eat is not something you should consider, because it can harm your health and even make it harder to lose.

Let’s look at some of the top fad diet scams to avoid:

The Juice Diet

Liquid diets are fine for quick weight loss when you just need to lose 5 pounds or less and you can do so in 3-5 days, but beyond that period of time they are unhealthy and can cause your body to enter starvation mode. I would avoid all types of liquid diets for anything other than very small amounts of weight over very short periods of time.

The Low-Fat Diet

Starting with Susan Powter’s “Stop the Insanity” program, the low fat diet had a lot of promise. Unfortunately, it doesn’t really help. For one thing, you need a little fat in your diet in order to live. A fat-free diet is extremely unhealthy.

Additionally, many people believed that as long as they were eating no fat, they could eat as much as they wanted. So they would just eat a lot of fat-free sweets and treats and they ended up gaining weight.

The truth is, the only reason the low-fat diet works is because it also restricts calories. If you eat a lot of foods that replace fat with sugar, you will not lose weight, and you will probably even gain weight. You’re better off sticking to a standard controlled-calorie diet so it’s not as tempting to overindulge on “fat-free” treats.

Pre-Packaged Diets

Companies that sell pre-packaged food are making millions of

dollars by selling you food you could easily make at home. They charge far too much, and don’t really offer much support in the way of counseling and group sessions for the outrageous prices they charge.

If you are on a restricted budget, you’re much better off just choosing a healthy diet plan and making food at home. These diet plans can be helpful if you make sure they are nutritionally sound and if you can afford them, but you will probably also need to pay extra for some type of outside support.

Make it a great day!

Chris Walker

Kitchener's Weight Loss expert!

Chris Walker has helped thousands obtain " permanent weight loss, quick and easy everytime!" To download a free copy of "Why Can't I Lose Weight? How to lose 10 pounds in 30 days visit http://www.chriswalkersfitness.com/

Hoodia, Weight Loss Scam!

Today Let's talk about Hoodia, another diet weight loss scam that has duped many into believing it is a solution to their weight loss problem!

Here are the facts!

Hoodia is a compound that is extracted from a type of succulent plant from Africa called hoodia gordonii. For centuries, Africans have chewed this plant on long journeys, claiming it helps suppress the appetite in order to keep them from needing to consume a lot of food while traveling long distances.

Because of this lore, marketing companies decided they would try extracting the compound from the plant and selling it. Supposedly, the compound can be a powerful appetite suppressant. Unfortunately, there is very little evidence to support these claims.

Like acai berry, sellers of hoodia will often tack on additional charges or enrol buyers in continuity programs where they are billed every month automatically for additional shipments. Often, users don’t even know they’ve been enrolled until they see the large charge on their credit card bill or bank statement.

Since there is no scientific evidence to back up the claims being made by hoodia sellers, I would avoid buying it. It’s very likely a major waste of money, and you don’t want to risk being enrolled in a monthly program without your consent.

Make it a great day!

Chris Walker

Kitchener's Weight Loss expert!

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