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How to Keep Off the Weight You’ve Lost For Good (and Stay Off the Dieting Yo Yo)

Ray — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:39:38 +0000

Don't let your weight go up and down like a yo yo

I had some ‘technical difficulties’ with my blog theme & new header (long story, but I hope you like the new look), so I’m a few days late in posting this weight loss tips article.

Do you ever wonder what causes the people you see in the Jenny Craig or Weight Watchers commercials and TV shows like the ‘Biggest Loser‘ to regain the weight they became famous for losing?

What happened to the “I feel SO sexy!” lady that caused her to put back on the weight she lost more than twice?

I was thinking about her (and others like her) and wanted to give you 5 tips you can use to avoid making the same mistakes celebrity dieters make. So keep reading to discover how you can stay off the dieting for weight loss yo yo (that’s what weight cycling is called when you go up and down in weight because of dieting).

But before I share these tips with you, I want to go on record here and say: I do NOT endorse dieting for quick weight loss programs. Programs that emphasize fast results don’t teach you what you need to know to maintain (for the long term) your new weight level.

If you’ve read How to Get Rid of That Excess Weight Without Dieting or Cutting Calories to Lose Weight – A Guide for Weight Loss Dummies, it won’t come as a surprise that I believe your nutrition is the key to getting rid of excess weight (as well as excess body fat) and keeping it off long after the Caribbean vacation, the wedding or the high school reunion is over.

5 tips to keep you off the dieting for weight loss yo yo:

Establish Your Goal Weight – What’s your ideal weight? Whatever it is, set a goal to achieve it and stick with it! Figure out what permanent changes you need to make to support you reaching and maintaining your goal weight, make those changes and make adjustments when needed.
Reinforce How Good It Feels And How Good You Look– When you lose weight it feels good! You feel more comfortable in your clothes (maybe you’re wearing clothes from when you were slimmer or maybe you had to spring for a whole new wardrobe!). And you have more confidence because family, friends & co-workers notice how slim & trim you look. You need to internalize these good & wonderful things and use them as motivation to help you make good choices every day about nutrition and exercise.
Put the Focus On Your Nutrition – Any fitness trainer worth his or her certification will tell you: nutrition is the key to you losing weight, getting the body you want and keeping it (not to mention maintaining good health). So learn all you can about nutrition – not just what to eat, but also how much (calorie intake), so you can make healthy food choices … when you go food shopping, when you eat out, when you’re on vacation.
Change Foods Meaning to You – Just as you need to make good choices about foods you should eat, you need to make the same decisions about food you need to stay away from as well as the types of eating you want to avoid. This means changing what food means to you. Food is for our enjoyment, for providing our bodies with the fuel they need to function properly and for our health. But food cannot comfort you, it can’t make you feel better if you’re depressed and it’s a really poor substitute for a good friend, a girlfriend (or boyfriend) or a spouse. Any food association issues that come up need to be dealt with quickly.
Get An Exercise Program Going and Stick With It – Unless you want to look like a human rubbery chicken as you work towards your goal weight, you need to get an exercise program going to help you achieve it. Not only will exercise help you look better … more toned and it’s great for your overall health. And it doesn’t mean you have to join a gym! You have so many options: you can workout with power bands, play volleyball, go for long vigorous walks, run, jump rope, do kick boxing or workout with dumbbells. Just pick one or two that you really like and go at it for at least 3 – 4 days a week for at least 20 – 25 minutes each session.

Read these 5 permanent weight loss tips again (to reinforce them) and discuss them below

What do you think about this article? I would love to read your opinions on this post and the 5 tips (individually and/or collectively). Are there any additional tips you think are important for long term weight loss success?

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Six Simple Ways You Can Start Losing Weight Quickly

Six Pack Abs Guru — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:00:13 +0000

Losing weight fast is going to take some effort, and you might find that the weight will start to creep back over time. Here are a few pointers about how you can start losing weight quickly:

Let’s begin by eating healthy. Eat fruits and vegetables to get the most nutrition you can. Junk food and other foods that are high in fat have very little nutritional value and should be avoided. If hitting the gym is not your cup of tea, try to engage in simple exercises like walking before each meal. But if you really want to start losing weight quickly, then you really must start eating better.

Next, you should try to drink green tea. Green tea is excellent in helping you lose fat. Green tea is an acquired taste, but with so many different types of green tea, you can easily find one that suits your taste. Since tea bags can filter out a lot of the nutrients, be on the lookout for matcha and loose leaf green tea to get the full impact from drinking green tea.

Third, give up carbonated drinks like soda. These are bad for you. Steer clear of diet drinks too, since they are filled with bad stuff as well, like aspartame.

Forth, find a weight loss buddy. Team up with a friend or acquaintance who is also trying to shed some weight. The two of you can motivate each other. You will soon discover that losing weight is much easier when you’re in a team.

Fifth, stop overeating. The typical three meals that most people eat each day isn’t really good enough for most people. What you might want instead is to eat five or six meals that are much smaller over the course of the day. This will ensure that your metabolism keeps burning away while keeping you away from snacking between meals.

Finally, set a goal for your target weight. Having a wishy-washy goal like “I want to lose weight” is nothing more than setting yourself up for failure at the start. How do you know when you succeeded? When you see you’ve dropped a pound? Maybe twenty? Without a set goal, you’re not going to achieve anything. Select a target weight and check your progress regularly.

So, with these tips you now know how to lose weight fast. It’s not going to be easy to lose weight. You’ll be battling against all your bad habits, but with some will power and perseverance you can do it.

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Diet Pills that Actually Work: Looking For Answers

Six Pack Abs Guru — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:58:10 +0000

Many folks who wish to lose pounds might essentially ponder whether there are diet pills that actually work. Given the avalanche of brands and labels of diet pills that may be bought on the market, it is now allegedly harder to pick and buy the most effective one. Some makes of diet tablets could essentially bring harmful effects on one’s health, as some contain synthetic chemicals.

Everyone knows that eating areasonable healthy} diet and occasionally engaging oneself in physical activities would be sufficient to lose weight. However, many of us don’t have that discipline and time to do so.

Therefore, some prefer taking diet tablets instead. But most of those folks are having a hard time finding diet pills that actually work. This article is intended to help those people who are in such a situation.

The first thing to check in determining diet pills that actually work is to test the ingredients a pill is made from. The ingredients are stated on its label, anyhow. In case you find the ingredients too technical and you don’t know if it is safe or not, you may use your research skills in doing so.

The simplest way to understand if an ingredient is safe is to figure out if it is herbal or not. Normally, herbal ingredients are warranted safe and don’t pose any sort of negative effects to the body. You also have the choice to ask the opinion of a physician you know to be sure.

An alternative way is by knowing if the company that made a make of diet tablet is offering a money back guarantee. If so, it implies that they’re assured of the product they are selling on the market. It means you may have a full refund of the money you paid in the event the diet pill didn’t work. In a way, it gives you a feeling of confidence on the product you bought also.

Diet tablet manufacturers that reject their clients of refund guarantee offer need to be avoided as you aren’t sure of what might happen next after taking their products. It only shows that they themselves aren’t assured of the goods they are selling on the market. And you may finish up wasting your time and money.

Finally, checking feedback and reviews of the past clients taking diet pills would help a lot. The net could basically offer massive help to do so. These feedback and reviews would give you a concrete list of the diet pills that actually work.

From that list, you can choose the one that gathered the best ratings and reviews, and check if the ingredients are all-natural.

In losing your extra pounds, it’s a smart move not to only depend on diet tablets alone. Whenever you have some time, you can try some physical activities even if it is as simple are walking around the neighborhood each morning. Except for losing weight, you can look after your own health also as it promotes better blood circulation in the body.

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Cutting Calories to Lose Weight – A Guide For Weight Loss Dummies

Ray — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:27:19 +0000

Maybe I could have named this post The Super Genius’ Guide to Cutting Calories to Lose Weight, but it’s weight loss tips Wednesday and I really wanted to grab your attention.

Anyway, I was thinking about how pretty much every article I’ve read about dieting mentions the word “calories” but offers little – if any – explanation about what calories are or how they really work. Right? Right. Maybe if you had a better understanding of calories you would be able to distinguish between weight-loss plans that actually work and the ones that are nothing but a waste of time. So I decided to write this cutting calories to lose weight article to shed some light (hopefully) on this subject.

Calories 101

Every daily activity, from exercise to digestion to simple breathing, requires energy. This energy comes from the food we eat in the form of calories. So a calorie is defined as the amount of energy it takes to raise the temperature of water by one degree.

When you consume calories, two things happen: (1) some of the calories you eat will be tapped by the body as an immediate source of ready energy, particularly if you are exercising; and (2) the rest of the calories you consume will be stored away as body fat to be drawn on for energy in the future.

How to Make Your Calories Count

As long as you eat healthy, balanced meals consisting of fewer calories than your body burns off, losing weight won’t be a problem for you. But if you’re taking in the same amount of calories as the amount your body burns off, you will have a problem getting rid of those unwanted pounds. And if you’re taking in more calories than your body can burn off, you are going to put on even more weight.

So here’s the solution: If you really want to get rid of those extra pounds, you MUST create a caloric deficit. What this means is that you take in a smaller amount of calories than your body burns as fuel in a day, forcing your body to draw on stored body fat for extra energy. If you create a caloric deficit, you will lose unwanted body fat and those excess pounds. It’s that simple!

Now you might be wondering how many calories should you cut from your diet? After all, you don’t want to cut too much because your body can go into “starvation mode” (if done over an extended period of time) and you will gain weight. For maximum results, you want to maintain just a slight deficit — 300 to 500 fewer calories than your body‘s daily caloric needs, so that your body can burn fat, but avoid slowing down your metabolism.

And you can easily reduce your calorie intake by eating slightly smaller portions (at each meal) more frequently (as I recommend in the 10 Fat Burning Foods post, you should spread out your daily food intake over 4 – 6 meals).

You can make diet changes gradually to make sure you are adding calories that are going to help you lose weight and eliminate or stay away from those empty calories.

Not sure about what to eat? Read the following posts: 10 Fat Burning Foods, 15 Easy Six Pack Abs Diet Tips and 5 Six Pack Abs Diet Food Label Tips.

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3 Fat Burning Foods For Six Pack Abs Diet Success

Ray — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:20:12 +0000

You can get the results you want from your six pack abs diet through determination and eating a balanced, healthy diet of the foods your body truly needs … while staying away from highly processed foods that most of us here in the states eat far too much of.

But what about exercise … can’t I make up for not eating healthy by having a superior work out program?

No. Even though there are some great fat burning exercises to help you lose abdominal fat, these exercises can’t overcome a poor nutrition plan. As I’ve said in previous posts and articles, your focus must be on your day to day diet.

Okay so what foods should I be eating to lose enough abdominal fat to get visible six pack abs? Do I have to eat a bunch of bean sprouts and tofu to get results?

Even though bean sprouts and tofu are good sources of protein, you’re not limited to eating this type of food. You want to eat good sources of lean protein, carbs from high fiber sources and good fats. In the 10 Fat Burning Foods post I give you 10 (duh) foods that you should be eating to get rid of excess body flab. Click the link to check out the recommended foods.

Here are 3 more foods you should eat if you ever hope to lose enough abdominal fat to get six pack abs:

1. Kale – leafy greens like kale and mustard greens are loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber and protein making them perfect for men & women on a six pack abs diet. Just be careful not to overcook them – if you do, this super food won’t be so super;

2. Fish – pretty much any wild fish is great for losing weight because they’re a good source of low fat protein. And fish like salmon are an excellent source of omega 3 polyunsaturated fats which is known to reduce risk of sudden heart failure. How you cook fish is going to determine whether or not you get the most nutritional benefit from eating it … so skip frying it and go the grilled or baked route ;

3. Jalapenos – Jalapenos … if your tongue can handle them, are an excellent fat burning food. The reason for this is they contain a chemical called capsaicin which speeds up your heart rate and the increased rate in turn speeds up the metabolism.

BONUS: Drink Milk. Milk? Yes …. milk. Here’s why: the calcium in it can help your body burn more calories (can trigger your metabolism to speed up) AND milk is rich in complex carbohydrates which boost your metabolism by keeping your insulin levels low after you polish off a meal.

These are just a few of the foods that you can eat when dieting for abs.

If you’re serious about getting lean enough to have a visible sexy set of six pack abs, you must have a good nutrition plan that’s going to help you achieve the results you want.

Don’t make the mistake of thinking (falsely) that you make up for the lack of a solid nutrition program with a great work out routine. I know a lot of guys who think they can overcompensate by working out harder at the gym, but it doesn’t work! What you eat and how you eat is the key to getting those abs you want.

A program like the Truth About Abs reveals excellent information about nutrition (and working out) to lose abdominal fat that stands between you & the sexy abs you want, keep it off and get in the best shape of your life! Click Here to get the details on the program today.

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Water For Weight Loss – Can Drinking Water Really Help You Lose Weight

Ray — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:28:03 +0000

drink water for weight loss?

If you’re trying to lose weight to get your sexy back, you need all of the help you can get, right? Of course (why else would you be reading this article). One thing you’ve probably heard that you should do help you get rid of those unwanted pounds is to drink plenty of water. Some dieters believe drinking water really helps, so let’s take a look to see if this weight loss tip holds any water.

The key to losing weight is to burn up more calories than you eat. Sounds simple enough, doesn’t it? But where does water come into the picture?

Water contains zero calories so you can literally drink as much water as you like without adding an ounce of weight. And water can help you consume fewer calories throughout the day — it makes you feel m as well as decrease food cravings, so you can’t eat as much.

The beauty of drinking water when you’re on a weight loss plan is that you don’t need to think twice about whether it’s okay for you to drink it! In fact it should become a regular part of your day as drinking lots of water is essential for good health. One way to get yourself into the habit of drinking water is to have a glass (or two) of agua first thing in the morning.

Among other important functions, water flushes out your system and is simply the best liquid you can drink. If you are trying to lose weight, then you should totally eliminate any sugar based drinks – sodas, fruity juice drinks - from your diet.

Sugar based drinks offer your body zero nutritional value. If you drink two cans of soda per day, the empty calories consumed will cause you to gain more weight. So substituting water for sodas can help you cut down the amount of calories you eat. How simple is that!

Some people don’t like the taste of water. Water lovers can’t understand this, but it’s a fact. In all likelihood, people who say they don’t like water probably have only tried plain unfiltered tap water. Tap water also tastes different depending on where you live and even on a house by house basis. If you‘re a person who dislikes the taste of water based on what comes out of your tap, then try buying spring water.

The taste of spring water even differs by brand, so keep trying them all until you find one you like. Spring water, in some cases, is more pure than tap water and doesn’t contain any harmful bacteria. Some of the best quality spring water tastes absolutely delicious, so make sure you find one to your liking.

Tip: Add fresh lemon or lime wedges to your water (squeeze the juice into the water first). Not only will the lemon or lime add some flavor, they also help burn fat.

Getting back to water for weight loss, keep in mind that water is NEVER a substitute for food. Instead of a soda or sugary fruit drink, have a glass or two of water. It is also recommended to start the day off with a refreshing glass of water as it gets your brain active.

Drinking water throughout the day also enhances brain function, helps transport oxygen to your cells and helps regulate body temperature. You may start noticing that if you don’t drink water, for most of the day, you’ll suffer from headaches and tiredness.

All of us need to get in the habit of drinking water regularly. And drinking plenty of water may be the best (and easiest to implement) weight loss tip you should follow when you are shedding those extra pounds.

What do you think about water as a weight loss beverage? Does it help you or is it hard to incorporate into your daily routine?

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How To Get Rid Of That Excess Weight Without Dieting

Ray — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:18:49 +0000

There’s a BIG difference between dieting, which generally results in only a temporary loss of unwanted pounds, and making a lifestyle change that produces long-term weight loss. And if you’re tired of settling for temporary results from your dieting efforts, it might be time to go for something more permanent.

The idea of ”going on a diet” has negative connotations for most people because the ”diet,” requires that you deprive yourself in the short – term in order to lose weight quickly. You attempt to resist food cravings that you would rather just give in to. This type of mentality sets you up for failure before you even begin your weight loss program!

It can be far more damaging – to your health and self esteem – to start a weight loss program and quit it than it is to do nothing about your weight at all. Popular calorie-restriction diets that emphasize low carbs, for example, often result in dieters putting back on the excess pounds (and more) when they stop the program.

The result for many dieters, unfortunately, is that they end up falling into a pattern of “yo-yo dieting“, which is all too common among dieters. You lose some weight, you gain it back, you lose the weight again, and so on. You don’t have to be a genius to get that this isn’t good for your health long-term.

The alternative to “yo – yo dieting” is to look at weight loss as a long-term change in habits & lifestyle – not a temporary “crash diet” for rapid results.

This means avoiding the fads that promise results by eliminating one food group altogether or restrictive diets that call for to keep from eating any of the foods you enjoy, both of which are not sustainable over the long term. A good nutrition plan is a big key to long-term success in losing weight and keeping it off.

You need a nutrient dense, balanced diet that allows for “cheat days” while keeping tabs on the number of calories you consume and avoiding foods that are unhealthy.

Nutrition plays the biggest part, but you also should apply the lifestyle-change mentality to your workouts. Many dieters try to hit the gym every day – assuming that they need to work out everyday to get results. This type of approach is not only unsustainable, it’s dangerous because you’re not allowing your body to recover properly. Not to mention you set yourself up for failure from the very beginning.

The alternative to hitting the gym every day is to adopt a 30 – 45 minute a day (for 3 -4 days a week) exercise program that you find enjoyable, which in turn will make it easy for you to stick with. You want a routine that helps you burn calories and build strength. And you’re not limited to the gym! Run, walk, swim, ride your bike, play full court basketball, work out with dumbbells, do pull ups – hanging leg raises – push ups. Your only limit is your imagination.

Just by making a few simple lifestyle changes, you can have the results you want over time without feeling like you’re depriving yourself to the point of being tempted to quit. And the yo-yo dieters will be begging you to tell them how you did it!

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Happy New Year! Is It Time For A Slimmer, Trimmer & Sexier You?

Ray — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:54:05 +0000

a new year - a new more fit you

It’s 2010…. hooray! Time for a new beginning and for many of us that means establishing resolutions and setting new goals.

And when it comes to New Year’s resolutions … losing weight and getting fit are at the top of the list (I believe losing weight is No. 2 on the most popular new year’s resolutions list). So many people with good intentions are joining gyms, buying home exercise equipment, buying info – products, supplements and trying diet plans to lose abdominal fat, lose unwanted pounds quickly and to get toned abs.

What about you?

If you’ve decided this is THE year you finally get rid of that flabby belly and get your sexy back, Six Pack Abs Diet can help you. Through this blog I give advice & tips on how to lose abdominal fat, quick weight loss and how to get toned abs through dieting & exercise. And since dieting is very popular at this time of year, I will be posting objective articles about popular diet plans. I will also be posting in-depth review articles about products you’ve probably seen online. There will be some info product reviews as well as supplements and exercise equipment.

Even though I know a thing or two (even three) about losing weight, nutrition, working out and fat loss …. I don’t know it all. So from time to time I will post about articles & other blog posts written by people who know their stuff . So be sure to subscribe to Six Pack Abs Diet so you can get the latest information on how to lose abdominal fat, lose those unwanted pounds and get toned abs and apply it.

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Simple Holiday Weight Loss Tips For Surviving the Holidays (Without Blowing Your Diet)

Ray — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:01:05 +0000

Thursday is Thanksgiving Day here in the states and approximately 30 days after that is Christmas which is shortly followed by New Years. And if you’re on a diet, it can be a REAL challenge staying on your diet during the holidays.

But DON’T despair! You won’t have to put your weight loss plan on hold until the holidays are over and you don’t need to pack on those excess pounds either. And to help you, I’m going to give you some simple holiday weight loss tips for surviving the holidays while on your diet.

Don’t Deprive Yourself

It can be devastating to deny yourself and hold back while everyone else is eating all of those delicious holiday foods around you. When you’re at a holiday party or get-together don’t deprive yourself – just eat in moderation. Before the party determine what you will allow yourself to eat. Give yourself guidelines to follow and stick with it. Rather than taking 2 of something take just 1. Choose between several options instead of eating 1 of each.

Remember and Follow the “Fist Rule”

Keep the fist rule in mind when eating any meal or snack. The fist rule says you should only eat a portion of food that is equal to the size of your fist.
This will help you avoid overeating or indulging in foods that will put you over the edge of your diet. Eating smaller portions ensures that you’ll be taking in fewer calories. Make sure that you don’t overeat by using only a small plate and don’t fill it completely.

Drink Water

Water helps to keep your body hydrated. Water also helps to give you that feeling of being full. Drink a glass of water before you attend a party or holiday function. This will help to keep you from overeating while at the event. Stay away from alcohol, but if you do want to drink be sure to choose simple drinks that don’t use cream or sugary syrups. Mix alcohol with simple tonic water to reduce your caloric intake.

Eat Slowly

Many overweight people wolf down their food quickly. Your body sends signals when it reaches a certain level of “fullness”. These signals tell you that you’re full and so you stop eating. If you eat too quickly you don’t give your body enough time to react and send the signals. This allows you to eat more than you need to. Learn to slow down when eating to allow yourself time to feel full.

Don’t Stand Near the Food Table

At gatherings people often congregate and talk right next to the table where all of the food is. Once located here people can easily overeat because they simply keep eating. You can end up eating without even realizing it. Rather than standing near the table take a small plate of food and move away. This way you won’t be tempted to keep reaching for food. If your friends are near the table politely ask them to join you in another location.

Don’t Talk About Food

At parties people tend to focus on talking about food because it’s right there. This can make you more aware of eating and can spark your hunger and food cravings. Avoid small talk about food and come to the party armed with other topics to talk about.

By following these holiday diet tips, you can enjoy some of your favorite foods (in moderation) without blowing your dieting for weight loss plan.

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How to Stay Motivated When Losing Weight

Ray — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:12:57 +0000

“Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time.” – Mark Twain.

On the surface this quote by Mark Twain doesn’t seem to have anything to do with losing abdominal fat and excess weight. But as you continue with your weight loss program, you might see the wisdom in it. Maintaining proper motivation to continue a weight loss program can be one of the biggest hurdles when trying to lose weight. There are, however, some tricks you can use to stay motivated.

The motivational trick that many people report working best for them is looking down at the scale and seeing actual progress. If you’re able to get off to a good start, losing that initial 5 pounds can become a HUGE motivator. Once you begin to see that your program to lose abdominal fat is working (and it’s actually possible for you to lose weight), you’ll be encouraged to stick with it, and you will continue to make progress.

Another way to stay motivated in losing weight is to keep a picture diary of your progress. Start on day one of your program with several pictures of yourself. Each week, take new pictures of yourself in the same poses. As you continue to shed excess body fat, it will be very apparent and this can be an extremely powerful motivating technique.

In order to maintain the proper motivation, it’s critical that you set reasonable goals for yourself. Setting unrealistic goals is a surefire way to become discouraged and give up. It does you no good to try and lose 30 pounds in 30 days, or some such nonsense. But if you set a more achievable goal of losing 10 pounds in 30 days and achieve it, you will feel as if you are on a direct path towards success.

A final and perhaps most powerful method of maintaining motivation is to lose weight with a group of friends or like-minded people. Pursuing weight loss with other people can bring a few different benefits to your particular goals. You will feel encouraged by the support others show you in trying to reach your goal. Also, others in the group will hold you accountable and keep you honest.

All that is needed to lose abdominal fat and excess weight is proper knowledge and proper motivation. While knowledge in losing weight can be easily obtained from a number of sources, lack of motivation is often what stops people from achieving their weight loss goals. However, with the powerful tips described above you will be able to stay motivated and complete your weight loss program.

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Diet for Abs – How To Make Healthy Food Choices On An Abs Diet

Ray — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:00:28 +0000

As I’ve said before, your diet is the KEY to losing stomach fat and being able to get toned abs. And when you’re dieting for abs, you have to make smart food choices to get the results you want. So I thought it would be helpful to post this excellent Youtube video on making healthy food choices for an abs diet.

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15 Easy Six Pack Abs Diet Tips You Can Use To Lose Abdominal Fat

Ray — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:00:35 +0000

If you’re on a six pack abs diet, you should read this post and apply what I reveal here to your diet plan.

I know many of you are looking for tips to help you lose the abdominal fat that stands between you and those sexy six pack abs you want. So I thought it would be helpful to give you 15 easy to follow diet for abs tips you can use to get rid of abdominal fat.

No none of these 15 tips require you to make any crazy sacrifices or anything like that. BUT you are going to have to give up or at least cut back on a few things to get the maximum benefit from these super fat burning tips.

Here are your 15 easy to follow tips to help you get rid of your spare tire:

1. If you really want to lose stomach fat, FOCUS on your diet. As I’ve said before, 90% of your results are going to come from WHAT you eat (and HOW). Exercise, while very important to get six pack abs program, is responsible for the remaining 10%. With such a large percentage of your success tied to the food you consume, you need to take every opportunity to add to your knowledge of how to diet for abs and nutrition.

2. Keep a journal of all the foods you eat and the beverages you drink daily. Doing this will help you become more aware of your eating habits and will reveal the areas you should make changes in.

3. Cut back on sugary treats like chocolate, ice cream, cakes and cookies. You don’t have to eliminate them, but you should limit these types of foods to 1-2 times a week max as part of your ‘cheat’ plan.

4. Eat good sources of proteins at every meal. You can eat egg whites or a yogurt with fruit for breakfast, tuna, a turkey burger or turkey breast for lunch, and chicken, fish and beans for dinner.

5. Eat meals filled with whole grain foods, vegetables and beans – but no meat – at least twice a week. Doing this will increase your intake of fiber and cut fat.

6. Cut out the sodas, especially the ‘diet’ sodas. And cut out the hard alcoholic drinks. If you’re a beer lover, you can have an 12 oz. bottle of Michelob Ultra or Miller Lite 1-2 times a week.

7. Eat at least 2 servings of fresh, in season fruit daily for breakfast and afternoon snacks or desserts. Some of the best fruits for fat burning diets are grapefruits, apples, blueberries and oranges.

8. Drink water! Drink at least 64 oz. of water throughout the day. A twist of lemon or lime adds some flavor and helps you burn belly fat. Many dieters balk at doing this, but your body needs water to metabolize fat and to stay hydrated. Drinking water also flushes fluids from your system and helps control your appetite.

9. Eat fats in moderation. You should eat ‘good’ fats in moderation and eliminate ‘bad’ fats from your diet altogether. Beware of so called “low-fat” or “lite” products, which can be more fattening than the product they’re replacing.

10. Chew your food slowly and talk while eating. You will discover that you feel more satisfied eating slower than you would if you raced through your meal. You will consume fewer calories because you’re eating less.

11. Eat grated carrots – they make an excellent snack. Grated carrots are more filling than a whole carrot and high in fiber.

12. Eat more fiber rich foods – whole grain breads or cereals and fruits for example. The increased fiber will help you digest your food better and help you reduce body fat.

13. Choose food that you can chew. It may sound strange, but the act of chewing will make you feel more full. This means eating fruit instead of drinking fruit juice. If you have soup, make sure it is the chunky kind.

14. Plan your meals and snacks for the day and stick to it. This will prevent you from grabbing any old high calorie food or empty calorie snack when you’re feeling hungry.

15. Turn off the TV when eating your meals and snacks. Studies have proved that we eat larger portions of food when watching television – probably because we are mor focused on whatever show or event we’re watching than the amount of food we are eating.

By following the abs diet tips presented in this article, you will lose stomach fat. A diet for six pack abs can be very challenging, but just stick with it. You will get that sexy six pack you want. Your clothes will fit better, you will look better and get more attention from the opposite sex … which is always nice .

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Six Pack Abs Diet: 5 Food Label Tips You Really Should Know When On A Six Pack Abs Diet

Ray — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:57:10 +0000

If you’re trying to lose belly fat on a six pack abs diet, you’ve probably figured out that it’s not easy. To be truthful …. dieting to get abs is HARD and a lot of people simply give up.

Now there are many reason why people throw in the towel.

But one really BIG reason is most don’t know how to make smart food choices that can help them lose stomach fat. There’s a lot of confusion over that. And with diet having a HUGE impact on your success in getting ripped, visible abs (as much as 90% of your results come from your diet … it’s true) … WHAT you eat and HOW is critical!

If you want to break through this confusion, discover how to read/analyze food labels. And you’ll know for yourself if a food item can help you or hurt you in your diet for abs program.

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To help you cut through the confusion, this article reveals 5 tips you REALLY should know about food labels when you’re on a six pack abs diet.

Here’s one BIG THING you need to know before you read any further:

Everything you need to know to make the best choices about foods to help your burn more calories can be found on (a) the nutritional facts panel; and (b) the ingredients listing.

So pay close attention to:

a. serving size & the number of servings;

b. calories in a serving & calories from fat;

c. total fat;

d. total carbohydrates; and

e. protein

Now here are the 5 food label tips you really need to know IF you ever hope to lose stomach fat and get sexy, visible abs:

1. Serving size & number of servings in the food package reveals the actual amount of nutrients you would be consuming if you eat this food. Nutrients are ALWAYS listed as per serving, so be sure the serving size and the number of servings don’t work against you in your dieting to get six pack abs program.

2. Beware of the amount of calories & the calories from fat per serving. Most of us don’t pay attention to the amount of calories we consume and as a result, we take in much more than our bodies need.

3. Eat ‘good’ fats in moderation and cut out the ’bad’ fats. You want to eat moderate amounts of unsaturated fats while staying away from saturated fats and trans fatty acids, which can boost your body’s cholesterol levels and clog your arteries.

4. Eliminate refined sugars & artificial sweeteners from your diet. This blew me away: Americans eat about 156 lbs. of
refined sugar each year. Hard to believe, but it’s true. Food companies aren’t going to help you cut down; they hide sugar in ‘fat free’ or ‘low fat’ foods. And artificial sweeteners like Aspertaime or high fructose corn syrup actually cause you to gain more body fat, so beware of foods that contain them.

5. Eat good sources of protein daily with every meal. Make sure you’re getting enough protein to help you lose belly fat and build lean muscle. How much protein do you need a day? Opinions vary, but most experts recommend 15 – 30 grams of protein per day.

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Dieting for Six Pack Abs? These 4 ‘Fat Free’ Foods Can Make Your Belly Fatter

Ray — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:40:22 +0000

When you’re dieting for six pack abs, you want to be sure the food you’re eating is helping you reach your goal of getting six pack abs.

You need to take extra care when reading food labels at the grocery store. This is especially true of foods being marketed to consumers as ’fat free’.

Most foods sold as ‘fat free’, ‘diet’ or ’low fat’ have very little – if any - nutritional value. If you aren’t careful … these foods can actually make your belly (not to mention the rest of your body) fatter.

The plain truth is these are the WORST foods you can eat when you’re trying to burn belly fat and get six pack abs.

Since it has been a while since I posted a new article, I’m going to reveal 4 of the worst of these so called ‘fat free’ foods you need to beware of. I’m also going to give you some foods that will help you burn more calories.

Now here are 4 foods to AVOID of when you’re dieting for six pack abs:

1. Diet soda. No matter which brand you pick, they’re all BAD for you. Here’s why: diet soda is loaded with the artificial sweetner aspartame, which can lead to (a) increased fat storage, weight gain and appetite – all no-no’s when dieting to get a six pack; and (b) a number of very serious health disorders, including seizures and brain tumors.

2. Glaceau Vitamin Water. It’s marketed as vitamin enriched water, but all the natural minerals have been stripped from this beverage in the process of making the drink. And it’s loaded with sugars and artificial sweeteners – high fructose corn syrup & cane (read processed) sugar – that are linked to obesity, diseases of the liver and cancer.

3. Yogurts labeled as fat free or low fat. Be very careful with these types of yogurts. They can be low calorie or low fat, but the sugars are what make it bad for you if you’re dieting for six pack abs. Take Yoplait 99% fat free yogurt for example. It’s 170 calories and only 1.5 grams of fat, but it has 27 grams of sugars (the Thick & Creamy has 28 grams of sugar).

4. Nutrition bars. This includes weight loss bars, cereal bars and protein bars. Not all of them are bad, but some are no better than junk food. If you see a laundry list of ingredients that include corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, hydrogenated oils and processed soy proteins, put it back and step away from the junk.

BONUS Tips:

Beware of foods containing: (a) a high fat calorie count; (b) artificial flavors; (c) artificial sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup and aspartame; (d) trans fats; (e) artificial flavors; (f) a high sodium count; and (g) refined sugars.

Always weigh out the value of the good ingredients against the bad.

Ok now that you know what you should avoid, here are 4 foods you want to INCLUDE in your dieting for six pack abs program:

1. Regular yogurt with fruit at the bottom. Yes it has more calories than the ‘fat free’ and ‘low fat’ yogurts, but it’s loaded with vitamins, minerals and protein.

2. Green tea. This is one of my personal favorites. Why? Because it helps your body burn more calories. Make sure you buy green tea from your local health food store or Korean grocery. Use honey to sweeten it to your liking.

3. Cayenne and/or jalapeno peppers. These hot, spicy peppers increase your heart rate, which in turn increases your metabolism. The bottomline: cayenne and jalapeno peppers help your body burn more calories.

4. Lean pork. The other white meat is loaded with protein. The benefit for you in your dieting for six pack abs program is that your body works harder to digest proteins – this causes your body to burn more calories.

The tips revealed in this article can help you reach your get six pack abs goals IF you apply them. If you want more dieting for six pack abs tips, you should definitely subscribe to Six Pack Abs Diet.

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Six Pack Abs Diet – 3 Big Diet For Abs Mistakes To Avoid

Ray — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:14:47 +0000

In spite of all the information available about six pack abs diets, people - in an effort to get fast results – can make some really bad choices when trying to lose stomach fat and diet for abs. These aren’t small slip ups. No these are big, cause-you-to-not-reach-your-belly-fat-loss goals type of mistakes.

If you want to avoid these six pack dieting boo boos (and I don’t see why you wouldn’t), keep reading. In this article you’re going to discover 3 six pack abs mistakes you really want to avoid IF you’re serious about getting six pack abs.

1. Taking a “Go Strict or Go Home” Approach

The big mistake go strict or go home dieters make is attempting to be perfect dieters. When they can’t, they quit.

In the beginning they’re gung ho. They follow their six pack abs diet to the ‘T’. And for awhile they do, but something happens that causes them to stray from the plan. They see themselves as having failed and return to eating the same foods they threw out when they began the diet for abs program!

Forget about perfection. Be honest with yourself. Plan, from the beginning of your fat burning diet, to eat an off-limits treat – no more than once or twice a week – as a reward for keeping your abs diet plan and workout schedule.

2. Setting A Fat Loss Goal That Can’t Be Achieved

This is a HUGE mistake. Setting a belly fat loss goal that’s too big to be achieved is a sure fire path that leads to throwing in the towel on your six pack abs diet and giving up.

Goals in general need to be clear and in writing. To have success with a dieting for abs program, the goals you set must be realistic. A goal to get rid of 10 pounds of fat in 5 weeks is far more realistic and achievable than a goal to lose 30 lbs. of fat in 3 weeks.

We’ve seen certain reality shows where the contestants have achieved amazing results. But that’s TV and in some cases, corners were cut to get those results. Goals based on your reality are much more helpful to you getting washboard abs.

There are going to be weeks when you hit your target or exceed it and some where you won’t. Just keep track of your weekly results and continue to following your diet for abs plan until you reach your goal. Then set new ones to help you maintain or improve your belly fat loss results.

3. Looking At Changes In Diet As Only Temporary

Another BIG mistake you really want to avoid at ALL COSTS is looking at your diet as a temporary thing. The danger is in falling back after reaching your goal(s) and putting back on all the fat you lost … or more.

You might have an excellent diet plan that’s proven to to torch excess fat. BUT if you view it as a short term thing … you HAVE NOT discovered how to make long term changes to what (and how) you eat to maintain the results. That’s what happened to actress Kirstie Alley.
By her own admission, she didn’t learn how to make the permanent changes needed to keep looking great. That’s why she put back on all the fat she worked so hard to lose (and then some)!

The key is to view your program as a lifestyle change. Make new long term goals to keep your new body healthy and looking good in and out of your clothes.

Here are the most important things you can take away from this article: (a) be honest with yourself about what you’re doing in your six pack abs diet; (b) learn from your mistakes and change adjustments; and (c) keep moving toward your goal(s) — don’t give up. Make the commitment to STICK WITH THE PLAN until you get the results you want.

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10 Fat Burning Foods You Should Eat to Lose Abdominal Fat Fast

Ray — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:45:49 +0000

To lose abdominal fat, your body needs to have food that burns calories. BUT if you don’t know which foods help the body burn more calories …. it’s going to be very hard to get rid of that excess flab from your midsection.

So I’m giving you 10 foods you really should be eating IF you want to lose abdominal fat fast.

And as a bonus, I’m adding a few tips to help you get better results in your six pack abs diet program.

WHAT you eat is a big part of a winning six pack abs diet. If you want to finally lose that stomach fat that stands between you and those super sexy six pack abs you want, you MUST discover how to eat food to get rid of excess belly fat.

Here are the top 10 foods you need to eat to quickly lose abdominal fat:

1. Grapefruit

2. Apples

3. Oatmeal … the non-instant kind

4. Potatoes … either sweet or white

5. Chicken breast

6. Turkey breast or ground turkey

7. Asparagus

8. Spinach

9. Broccoli

10. Peppers

Keep in mind as you gain more knowledge about nutrition and dieting to burn belly fat, you can add to or make changes to this fat burning foods list.

Now when you look at the list, what does it tell you about the TYPES of foods that you should be eating to lose abdominal fat fast?

Eat fresh fruits, whole grain foods, lean sources of protein and plenty of fresh vegetables.

Fruits like grapefruit, apples and oranges actually help your body burn fat. Whole grain foods like sweet potatoes and oatmeal are fiber rich – they help you eat fewer calories. Proteins burn more calories than fat and help your body build lean muscle. Veggies are also high in fiber.

Here are 3 bonus tips to help you achieve your goals:

1. Eat 4-6 smaller meals a day. Consuming smaller meals more often will increase your metabolism, which in turn will help you burn more calories;

2. Eat a meatless meal 2x a week. Make sure these meals include beans, whole grain foods and veggies. These types of meals will boost your fiber intake and reduce your body fat; and

3. Don’t wolf down your food – eat slowly. By doing this you will feel more satisfied and you will eat less.

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Lose Abdominal Fat – How to Lose Abdominal Fat And Get Sexy Six Pack Abs

Ray — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:42:04 +0000

Do you want to lose abdominal fat, but don’t know how or where to start?

If you’re serious about getting rid of your flabby belly to get a flat stomach, but you’re confused about what works … keep reading. You’re going to discover 3 pretty simple tips that have been proven to torch belly fat quickly and get sexy, 6 pack abs.

Tip No. 1: Change WHAT and HOW you eat.

If you want to get rid of that fat stomach and develop visible six pack abdominals, a diet for abs program is the key to getting the results you want. What you want to do is consume fewer calories while eating nutritious foods that help your body burn more calories.

Here’s how to do it: (1) Eat 5-6 smaller meals a day to speed up your metabolism; (2) Eat more quality protein daily - eggs, canned tuna and chicken breasts to burn off excess body fat; and (3) Eat fresh, in season fruit and plenty of vegetables at least 2x a day.

Tip No. 2: Work Out 3 – 4 Times A Week For At Least 30 Minutes.

This doesn’t mean you need to do ‘traditional’ cardio exercises on the treadmill, stationary bike or elliptical trainer. There’s nothing wrong with these exercises (as long as you do them right), BUT it’s far more effective to do exercises that target the entire body. Climb the stairs, do wind sprints, play tennis or volleyball or go rock climbing instead. These workouts are fun to do and burn body fat like crazy.

But don’t stop with these ideas. Read Tip No. 3 for more fat burning workout ideas.

Tip No. 3: Do resistance training.

Add free weights and body weight exercises to your burn fat exercise routines. You can do push- ups from different angles, body weight squats, jump rope, dumbbell presses or dumbbell lunges. Change up your intensity level and workouts every 3-4 weeks to put your body’s fat burning process in high gear and build lean muscle.

Question: Do you know the HUGE mistake people make in trying lose abdominal fat to get 6 pack abs?

They spend TOO MUCH time doing ab exercises! It’s true!

There are many proven workouts you can do to lose ab fat and get sexy 6 pack abs that don’t involve doing endless crunches, sit-ups, joining a gym or buying expensive equipment.

If you follow the 3 tips presented in this article, you can lose abdominal fat fast and get those sexy six pack abs you want.

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