Throughout the Free Fitness Tips blog I have frequently stated that weight loss ultimately comes down to two things; Diet and Exercise. By eating healthier foods, eating smaller meals more frequently and regularly participating in cardiovascular exercise & weight training you are well on your way to long term weight loss success. However, for many people this is not enough for them. They want to lose weight quickly without putting the effort in. For those people weight loss surgeries such as gastric bypass surgery might be the answer. In this article I will further discuss the viability of … [Read more...]
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Can Milk Help You Lose Weight?
Consumption of milk is a very controversial subject. On the one hand research suggests that milk is a rich source of calcium which has been linked with the reduced risk of osteoporosis (reduced bone density), diabetes, heart disease and even cancer. However, critics suggest that the above benefits are untrue and that consuming milk can also lead to diabetes and obesity. As a result of these criticisms many people who want to lose weight avoid dairy products. In this article I will discuss both sides of the argument and analyse whether milk really needs to be avoided as part of a weight loss … [Read more...]
Can Meat Help You Lose Weight?
A number of diets recommend that you should increase your intake of meats to lose weight. Certain more extreme diets, such as the Atkins diet suggest that to lose weight you should seriously reduce your intake of carbohydrates and compensate by eating more meat. In this article I will be discussing whether eating more meat really can help you lose weight. First, let's look at the reasoning behind eating more meat to lose weight. By consuming more meat and less carbohydrates you force your body into a state of ketosis where it burns fat for energy instead of the usual carbohydrates. This … [Read more...]
The Truth Behind Weight Loss With HCG
In my previous article I exposed a number of myths that circulate the weight loss industry. New product are introduced to the industry every day complete with impressive claims regarding their weight loss prowess. Unfortunately, many people accept the myths behind these products without doing any additional research into the subject area. HCG (also known as Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) is one such weight loss product that has become rapidly accepted by the dieting community. In this article I will be discussing HCG in more detail and outlining how effective it really is as a weight loss … [Read more...]
3 Popular Weight Loss Myths Exposed
If you are a regular reader of health articles, magazines and books then you are likely to come across multiple weight loss tips. Many of these tips are valuable and will help you drop the excess pounds. However, some are nothing more than myths and misleading information. In this article I will be discussing three of the most popular weight loss myths and how they can actually be quite damaging to your health. 1) SPOT REDUCTION OF FAT IS POSSIBLE:- Some weight loss articles and products claim that you can reduce fat on specific areas of your body. For example, there are certain gels on the … [Read more...]
4 Innovative Ideas To Help Your Partner Quit Smoking
It is important that you and your partner support each other when making difficult decisions or going through difficult periods during your life. One such time is when your partner makes the decision to stop smoking cigarettes. It will be a difficult time for them and they will need your help and support to ensure that they succeed. In this article I discuss four ways that you can assist your partner on their quest to quit smoking. 1) JOIN HIM OR HER:- Obviously, this only applies if you are a smoker also but if you do smoke this is a tremendous way to support your partner. By making up the … [Read more...]
Quit Smoking Without Gaining Weight
Weight gain is a very common side effect of quitting smoking. Most people do gain a few pounds after giving up. However, just because you stop smoking does not mean that you will gain weight. If you understand why this weight gain occurs then you can reduce the chances of it happening. In this article I outline the reasons behind why people gain weight after giving up smoking and what can be done to avoid this. 1) REPAIRED TASTE BUDS:- By smoking you dull and damage your taste buds. This damage is generally not permanent and the taste buds usually heal when you stop smoking. However, when … [Read more...]
12 Top Tips To Help You Quit Smoking – Part 4
Hi everyone. Welcome to the final article in this extended series on quitting smoking. If you want to access all the articles in this series then you can do so using the links at the bottom of this post. Anyway, here are your final tips to help you quit smoking. 10) TRY A HOLISTIC APPROACH:- A holistic approach requires you to not just focus on quitting smoking but to also try and be a healthier person overall. As well as trying to give up smoking you would try to exercise more and eat a healthier diet. Plus, you would focus on improving your mental and emotional well being using meditation … [Read more...]
12 Top Tips To Help You Quit Smoking – Part 3
Hey everyone and welcome to part 3 of this extended article series on quitting smoking. 7) THINK ABOUT THE FINANCIAL BENEFITS:- The price of cigarettes is increasing constantly. If you add up the total amount you spend on cigarettes each week, each month or each year, you may be surprised. Surely you could be investing this money more wisely. Maybe you could take your partner out for a restaurant meal each week? Perhaps you could go on an additional night out with your friends? If you are disciplined enough you could even use this money to save for a holiday, a car or a deposit on a house. … [Read more...]
12 Top Tips To Help You Quit Smoking – Part 2
Hey everyone. Hope you enjoyed the last selection of quit smoking tips. Here's three more for you. 4) RECOGNISE THE POWER CIGARETTES HAVE OVER YOU:- As already mentioned, lighting up a cigarette can become an integral part of your day to day life. The longer you smoke the more likely it is that smoking has become part of your daily routine. You may not even realise how dependent you actually are on cigarettes. However, next time you run out of cigarettes stop and think how much you are feeling the cravings. Remember, if you smoke a pack of 20 cigarettes every day that means you are having … [Read more...]