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...]
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...]
Nutrition and Fitness Centres
Hi Everyone. Today's video is the last of the current batch. It covers four fitness plans; 'Jenny Craig', 'Nutrisystem', 'Curves for Women' and 'Weight Watchers'. … [Read more...]
Which Diet Plan is Right for You?
Hi Everyone. I hope you enjoyed the last two videos. Today's video looks at four diet plans; 'The Atkins Nutritional Approach', 'The Zone Diet Plan', 'The Raw Food Diet' and 'The South Beach Diet'. … [Read more...]
Positive Thinking For Weight Loss Success
Have you ever found yourself thinking “Why can I not lose weight?”. The truth is that asking yourself questions like this can lead you astray. By asking the above question you are already admitting defeat in your quest to lose weight. In this article I outline in greater detail how negative thinking can be detrimental to your weight loss efforts and how positive thinking is essential. When you ask yourself “Why?” you have already started to make excuses. You may come up with answers such as “I have a slow metabolism” or “I do not have the time to exercise”. Well, if you really want to lose … [Read more...]
4 Key Weight Loss Decisions When Shopping For Groceries
If you are on a weight loss program of any kind grocery shopping can be a very difficult task. Many food packets mislead you with claims of low fat and neglect to inform you that they are still high in calories and sugar. In this article provide some helpful hints to make sure you pick up the right foods on your next shopping trip. 1) ALWAYS CHECK THE CALORIES:- Just because it says 'low in sugar' does not mean the product is low in fat or low in calories. The main thing you want to know when purchasing groceries is how many calories they contain. Foods that are low in fats or sugars but … [Read more...]
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...]