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Fitness Tip Of The Day – Don’t Expect Rapid Fat Loss

Fitness Tip Of The Day - Don't Expect Rapid Fat Loss

One big mistake a lot of people make when trying to lose weight is expecting rapid results. However, if you're aiming to lose a large amount of weight, it's going to take time to work it off and by expecting fast results, you're only going to get discouraged. So instead of setting yourself up for disappointment, be realistic about the length of time it's going to take to reach your weight loss goals and always remember that small, consistent weight loss will lead to significant long term weight loss results. The articles below provide you with further information on losing weight in a … [Read more...]

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Fitness Tip Of The Day – Don’t Blame Your Metabolism

Fitness Tip Of The Day – Don't Blame Your Metabolism

Many people try to blame their metabolism when they don't achieve the weight loss results they desire. However, the truth is that while metabolism does vary from person to person, the actual difference is minimal and not large enough to stop you losing weight while another person succeeds. In addition to this, by exercising and eating right, you can boost your metabolism naturally and compensate for any differences. The further reading section below provides you with plenty of articles on boosting your metabolism naturally. So if you're currently using your metabolism as an excuse for … [Read more...]

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Fitness Tip Of The Day – Spice Up Your Diet

Fitness Tip Of The Day – Spice Up Your Diet

Spices are not only a fantastic way to naturally flavour your food without adding extra calories but they can also give your metabolism and weight loss efforts a kick. They do this in two ways. First, they raise your body's temperature and this causes you to burn extra calories as your body attempts to regulate this temperature increase. Second, they temporarily stimulate your body's fat burning processes and give your fat loss efforts a short term boost. The articles below provide you with lots of additional information on adding spices to your diet and boosting your metabolism. So if … [Read more...]

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Fitness Tip Of The Day – Add Vegetables To Your Main Meals

Fitness Tip Of The Day – Add Vegetables To Your Main Meals

Vegetables are an excellent source of fibre, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. In addition to this, they're a very light choice, with most vegetables containing well below 100 calories per portion. However, the best thing about vegetables is that since there are so many different types to choose from, you can find plenty to go with your meal, no matter what you're eating. The further reading section below lists lots of different vegetables that you can add to your meals. So take a look, pick out your favourites and start adding vegetables to all your main meals today. Further … [Read more...]

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Fitness Tip Of The Day – Fill Up On Fats

Fats get criticised a lot in the health and fitness industry with many people believing that you need to cut them out of your diet completely if you want to lose weight. However, the truth is that not only does eating fats help you burn body fat (by stimulating your body's fat burning processes) but it's also essential for good health and supports your body in countless ways. The links below provide you with plenty of additional information on fats, their health benefits, the best food sources and more. So if you're not currently eating fats, make sure you have a good read, absorb the … [Read more...]

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Fitness Tip Of The Day – Do Some Push Ups

Fitness Tip Of The Day – Do Some Push Ups

Push ups are an excellent bodyweight exercise which strengthen and tone your upper body. They're also a great calorie burner when performed quickly and blast through an impressive 545 calories per hour (based on a 68kg/150lb person). However, the best thing about push ups is that they require absolutely no equipment which makes them highly versatile and allows you to perform them any time and anywhere. To perform a push up, kneel on the floor and put your hands on the floor in front of you about a shoulder width apart. Then straighten your legs out behind you, bring your knees off the floor … [Read more...]

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