Archives for 2008

4 Quick Weight Loss Tips

There are multiple motivations behind losing weight. Weight loss can be beneficial to your health, improve your appearance and boost your performance in a number of areas. In this article I provide you with four more tips to assist you in your weight loss efforts: 1) AVOID FAD DIETS:- I've already written a full article on why fad diets are bad for you but this really is important. Fad diets will work in the short term but in the long term they are detrimental to your weight loss efforts and can also be damaging to your health. You may lose quite a lot of weight whilst on a fad diet but … [Read more...]

3 Weight Loss Questions Answered

There is a lot of pressure on people in modern society to slim down and lose weight. As a result there is a big market for weight loss products and programs. Since there are so many products and programs out there people are often sceptical and have a lot of questions. In this article I attempt to answer three key questions concerning weight loss plans, programs, products and services: 1) WHAT IS THE BEST WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM AVAILABLE?:- There is not a single best weight loss program out there. Most of the programs have different end goals and recommend different methods. Some are bad, some … [Read more...]

The Truth About Weight Loss Patches

With obesity becoming a global problem the market for weight loss products has rocketed. Diet pills, weight loss patches and more have all found their way onto the market as people look for the quick solution to permanent weight loss. In this article I will discuss weight loss patches in greater detail and analyse whether they really are worth your hard earned cash. Weight loss patches are small patches which you place on a smooth part of your skin such as the arm or leg. The patches contain herbal medicines such as; guarana, chromium and hoodia which are released directly into your blood … [Read more...]

3 Ways To Stay Motivated On A Weight Loss Plan

Obesity has become a growing problem in recent times. This is partially due to the fact that much of today's 'convenience food' is rich in fat, calories and sugar. Furthermore, people lead increasingly sedentary lifestyles and often choose television and video games to entertain themselves, as opposed to physical activities such as sports. Not to mention that gaining weight is much easier than losing it. Many people start a weight loss program full of energy and motivation but when they do not see instant results they quickly lose heart and motivation goes out of the window. In this article I … [Read more...]

The Original Turbulence Training Bodyweight Workout

Hi Everyone. Today I have another free ebook for you - The Original Turbulence Training Bodyweight Workout from Craig Bannatyne. With this workout you can burn fat and build muscle using just your own bodyweight. In the ebook Craig discusses good and bad food choices, turbulence training guidelines and provides you with a wide range of sample exercises. Click Here to Download The Original Turbulence Training Bodyweight Workout!! … [Read more...]

Spice Up Your Protein Shakes

Supplementing your daily diet with protein shakes is an effective way to lose weight. Indeed protein has been linked with a temporary boost in metabolism and a suppressed appetite suppressed appetite. Protein shakes are also great for bulking up or toning your existing muscle. However, having the same shake every day can get boring quite quickly. In this article I outline how you can make your protein supplements a little more interesting and provide a couple of quick recipes. A great way to spice up your protein shakes is to add fruits such as apples, oranges and mango juice. Milk is … [Read more...]

New Fitness Poll

Hello everyone. As I announced in January I have created the Free Fitness Tips Squidoo Lens and plan to keep you updated of all the latest developments via this blog. Well I have some news for you. I've just added the first Fitness Poll to the lens. I plan to have these polls every month to get a general opinion on the fitness issues I discuss on this blog. The Fitness Poll on February 2008 asks the question "Are you happy with your current physique?" I'd really like to hear your responses on this subject. If you head over to the Free Fitness Tips Squidoo Lens using the link below you can … [Read more...]

Controlling Your Hunger With Protein Shakes

A key factor in any effective diet is controlling hunger pangs. Once you can control your hunger you have mastered the difficult part. The remainder of the diet should become relatively easy to tolerate. But how do you go about controlling hunger? There are a number of ways but in this article I will focus on how protein shakes can be used to reduce hunger cravings. Protein shakes are not just rich in protein but most also have a high nutritional value. Studies show that protein can boost your metabolism temporarily and can suppress your appetite. Therefore, by drinking protein shakes you … [Read more...]

Protein Supplements

For many of us the protein we consume in our diets is sufficient for our day to day activities. However, those of us who are trying to gain muscle mass place additional strain on our muscles through regular weight training and therefore require an increased amount of protein to make our muscles grow. Protein supplements are a quick, convenient source of protein and an effective way to build muscle mass. In this article I discuss the various types of protein supplements available and the key considerations that should be made before purchasing. Many believe that carbohydrates are the most … [Read more...]

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