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How To Trim Down By Improving Your Sleep
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Sleep Quality and Weight Loss The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced that one in five adults don’t get enough sleep, based on its new study. People who sleep fewer than seven hours each night are at high risk of having heart…
A Personal Peleo Journey
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Over 5 years and 3 babies, this is my personal plaeo journey! Paleo has increased in popularity over the years and for some it may not be a fad diet. It was useful to get my family on track but I am constantly feeling like I am missing out. Paleo may not be…
3 Practical Tips for avoiding Fast Food
The most common excuse for failing at fitness goals is “I’m too busy”. When the going gets tough in your personal and professional life, it is often exercise and nutrition that have to give way for…
How to Lose Weight with a Walking Routine
How to Lose Weight Correctly with a Walking Routine FACT: Women who walk at least four hours a week reduce the chances of heart disease by as much as 35% (Manson et al, 1999). Walking is an…
10 Small Diet Changes that Guarantee A Slimmer You
10 Small Diet Changes that Guarantee A Slimmer You When you think of dieting, are you thinking of a few weeks or months of suffering and starvation? Most people have a pretty intense perspective on…
The Truth about "Fat-Free"
As you peruse the grocery aisle, you are bombarded with product after product that boasts “Low-Fat!” or “Fat-Free!” In our pursuit of health, we often opt for these items thinking they are the…
How to Cook Amazing Healthy Dinners
How to Cook Healthy Dinners That Still Taste Amazing (With 3 Recipes You Can Try Tonight) Whether you prefer "chef-worthy" or "Chef Boyardee", there's one thing most of you can use a little help…
Weight Loss and the Mind
Weightloss and the Mind - 4 Enemies of Weight Loss The Top 4 Enemies of Weightloss! To lose weight you need a good diet, to keep it off, you will need the right tools in order to succeed. Along with…
Are you nutrient deficient?
Are You Nutrient Deficient? Your workouts and exercising regiments are important to you. They keep you in shape, toned, and feeling alive. If you are not getting enough essential nutrients, your…
Nutrition Tips While Training for a Marathon
In order to get the most out of your marathon training regime, you will have to fuel your body with the right nutrients. The right foods will give your body the nutrients that it needs to sustain a…
Beware of Weight Loss Scams
Editors Note: We've all seen weight loss fads, diets and gadgets that promise results with no effort but if you are really serious about losing weight then these 10 simple rules are real steps toward…
Add a Green Smoothie to your Weight Loss Program
Tips for Adding Green Smoothie to Your Lose Weight Program My mother recently got me started using green smoothies when I came home for the holidays. I got hooked and make them nearly every day now…
Beyond Losing Weight: 5 Diets to Transform Your Body
What word comes to mind when you hear the word diet? Most often than not, it is deprivation. We diet by regulating what we eat. We diet because we either want to maintain, to gain, or to lose weight.…
Chew more, eat less, lose weight
(NaturalNews) Americans are eating more and gaining weight with rapid speed, and many people have theories about why this is, but the truth could very well be that in an effort to sell more food and…
Eating Fish for a Protein Boost: Beyond Canned Tuna
Whether you’re bulking, cutting, or just looking for a healthy food choice, most athletes are always looking for ways to include more high-quality protein in their diet. It’s essential for muscle…
Five Tips to Start Eating Healthier
Five Tips to Start Eating Healthier Eating healthier is a goal for many individuals, but it is hard to get started. Those who are looking for ways to lose weight, feel healthy or simply eat better…
5 Diet Foods That Taste As Good As They'll Make You Look
Generally speaking, diet foods are gross. We've all been there and tried that, and when healthy foods taste as nasty as they look and sound, it's hard to stick to a plan that will help you lose…
Effective Rules to Lose Belly Fat
There is not a single person on this planet who is not concerned about losing weight. One must remember that where weight loss is voiced, it mostly means to lose excess belly fat, which a person…
The GM Diet
Healthy Diet Plan to Reduce Weight Easily You want to lose those extra pounds you gained during your holidays or before going on a holiday or an occasion: The GM diet – the general motors’ diet is…
Weight Loss - Mind Over Matter
Are you struggling to lose weight? Fighting that inner urge to eat. Trying to ignore the call of the gym for a few extra minutes in bed. The weight loss story is the fight of our lives. And it’s no…
What is the Optimal Rate of Weight Loss?
What is the Optimal Rate of Weight Loss? Often the health and fitness community creates dogma and recommendations that don’t get the scrutiny they deserve. The purpose of this post is to explore the…
Losing Fat While Gaining Muscle
3 Reasons You Can’t Lose Fat And Gain Muscle At The Same Time (And 3 Reasons You Can) Pretty much every single person who has set foot in the weight room has done so in order to get bigger muscles.…
The Dukan Diet
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM A new diet that promotes a high-protein, low-fat, low-carb eating style has quickly become a hot trend among people looking to shed a few pounds and gain a few coveted holes on…
Being Active is More Important than Diet
MONTREAL - With more than 500 research papers under his belt, several of which have been cited in excess of 1,000 times, Steven Blair is to fitness what the Beatles were to rock music. A certified…
Don’t let insomnia turn you into an eating machine
Did you know that insomnia can turn you into an eating machine and gain extra pounds? Well, unfortunately this is true and many people don’t realize it. Rest assured though, as today we’ll examine…
Walking the Dog to Drop the Pounds
Want an easy way to drop 15 pounds? A new study done by the University of Missouri-Columbia says by walking the dog for just 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week you can lose an average of 14 pounds. This…
Women and Men Weight Loss Difference
You may have heard and realized that it's more difficult for women to lose fat than men. Immediately most people think it must be estrogen or some hormonal issues. But perhaps the biggest factor is…
5 Easy Ways To Drink More Water
Drinking water is one of the best ways to keep you healthy and also lose weight at the same time. It’s a great way to protect yourself from a heart attack and digestive problems and it’s also gives…
Pistachios: A Weight-Loss Conducive Nut
Lately, pistachios have been making headlines and getting t.v. time as being called the "lowest calorie nut." Pistachios just so happen to give this impression of being the lowest calorie containing…
Torch Bodyfat with this Winter Fruit
Here’s a great reason to celebrate colder weather and shorter days: Pomegranate fruit! While it seems that pomegranate juice is more frequently consumed as a pre-packaged juice compared to the fresh…
Pumpkin Power: Stealth Food Smoothie
Pumpkin Power: Stealth Food By Ivan Blazquez, M.Ed, B.S., ACSM, NGA Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Triathlete Many have heard of the phrase "protein power," but fewer have heard of pumpkin power.…
How to Maximize Your Growth Hormone Levels Naturally
Its been called the "Youth Hormone" and for a good reason, Human Growth Hormone (HGH) can • Increase lean muscle mass • Improve bone density • Improve skin tone and elasticity • Decrease body fat •…
Fat Loss in Time for Summer
With summer pretty much here, everyone will be looking to lose fat and tighten up. Many people don't want to just look good on the beach; if you're a bodybuilder you will also need to look good on…
Go Green to Get Lean
By Ivan Blazquez, M.Ed, B.S., ACSM, NGA Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Triathlete While "Go Green" has been a catchy buzz phrase recently, this should not take away from the literal effectiveness of…
Weigt Loss Journey of Robert Buongiorno
"Countless gym memberships, pills, fad diets, weight loss machines you see on HSN at 2:00 AM, nothing worked and I spent fortune on all this stuff over the years! Finally today I know why"
Natural Sources of Iron for Stronger Muscles
Iron isn’t just for pumping—you need it in your diet to build strong muscles and keep your blood, well, pumping. Sure, you can always go the Popeye the Sailor route and down a can of spinach a day,…
Planning the Perfect Pre-Contest Diet
Sure,,, it may be the bulking seaon but its time to start thinking about your pre-contest diet. If you are planing to compete in bodybuilding, fitness or figure, jump in are read this groundbreaking…
Gain Energy - Burn Fat with MCT Oil
By Brian Shilvahy, Tropical Traditions Traditional Fats are Best Source: Mercola.com While we wait for science to catch up with the truth, here is a better idea. Let's go back and eat the traditional…
Does Green Tea Promote Fat Loss?
Green tea has been known to the Asian world since its discovery by Shennong, the emperor of China some 5000 years ago. The ‘Divine Farmer,’ as he was called, personally tested hundreds of herbs to…
Carb Rotation for Prolonged Fat Loss
If you want to lose body fat with good speed, it’s not rocket science to assume you need a high enough calorie deficit, but that creates a problem. The greater the deficit, the faster and sooner your…
Nutrition Basics - Protein
In order to see your best gains from your training program, proper nutrition is essential.
Post Workout Nutrition
Muscle Building Workout Nutrition: One of my mentors, Jack La Lanne, once said, “Exercise is your king, and nutrition is your queen. Together they create your fitness kingdom." I believe there is a…
Healthy BBQ
Healthy BBQ Recipes Summer is hear and the grill is hot, but you want to stay lean and buff, so how do you cook a satisfying barbecue and keep your physique at the same time?
Cardio for Busy People
Lets fact it, we don't always have time for Cardio,,,, or do we?Any cardio is better than No Cardio but how do you fit it in on a busy schedule? Getting In Your Cardio As we've said countless times…
Breakfast Protein Shake
A Protein Shake in the Morning is Complete Meal for a Balanced Start to the Day Sunday, August 02, 2009 by: Alex Howard, citizen journalist Source: Natural News (NaturalNews) Having a protein drink…
Whey It Is
The Whey It Is by Will Brink, author of: Muscle Building Nutrition - Muscle Gaining Diet, Training Routines & Bodybuilding Supplement Review Diet Supplements Revealed - Real World Fat Loss Diet &…
Soy Protein and Bodybuilding
Soy Protein and its reputation in bodybuilding "The (Partial) Vindication Of Soy Protein" By Will Brink, author of: Muscle Building Nutrition "The (Partial) Vindication Of Soy Protein" Readers note:…
Homemade Protein Bar Recipes
Homemade Protein Bar Recipes, over 20 recipes for protein bars and protein brownies that you can make at home using your own protein powder. No, they don't taske like fudgy gooey fat bars from the…
Protein, the Essential Nutrient
Protein, The Essential Nutrient By James Judd, BA, author of "This is not your Father's Body" Protein is one of the most important and essential foods our bodies need on a daily basis. As much as…
The Transformation of MaryAnn Meyer
The Transformation of MaryAnn Mayer Before: 290 lbs. Date: 2002 After: 165 lbs. Date: 2005 By: MaryAnn Mayer Vital Stats Name: MaryAnn Mayer Email: tatman53@famvid.com Pounds Lost: 125 lbs. Inches…
The Transformation of Jeff Stetton
The Transformation of Jeff Stetton By: Jeff Setton Vital Stats Name: Jeff Setton Email: jeff.setton@rogers.com Weight Before: 352lbs Weight After: 170lbs BF% Before: 48.9% BF% After: 6.7% Lean Muscle…
The Transformation of Jeff Mines
The Transformation of Jeff Mines: Read how Jeff went from a 243 lb pre-diabetic to an athletic 165 lbs "The decision was mine to make. No one could do this for me" "Through the experience I have had…
The Nutritional Strategy of a World Champion
The Nutritional Strategy of a World Champion Dr. Joe Klemczewski of Perfect Peaking: 2010Nancy Hanna didn’t expect to win the WNBF World Championships in 2005. “My personal goal in addition to being…
The Nutritional Supplement "Shell Game"
The Shell Game that is the "Proprietary Blend" Nutritional Supplement By Will Brink, The Shell Game that is the "Proprietary Blend" Nutritional Supplement Recently I wrote an article entitled "Terms,…
The Art of Nutrition
Steven Thompson is a Personal Trainer, Professional Motocross Racer, Competitive Bodybuilder, and owner of a Health & Nutrition store in Colorado Springs. In this first part of a 2 part series, Steve…
Study - Artificial Sweeteners may actually Increase Risk of Weight Gain
Study: Artificial Sweeteners Increase Weight Gain Odds Fake Sweeteners, Lack of Calories May Trick Brain Source: ABC News.com Calorie-conscious consumers who opt for diet sodas may gain more weight…
Soy Protein for Bodybuilders?
Soy Protein and its reputation in bodybuilding "The (Partial) Vindication Of Soy Protein" By Will Brink, author of: Muscle Building Nutrition "The (Partial) Vindication Of Soy Protein" Readers note:…
Snack Attacks
Triumph over Snack Attacks by Lynn Grieger, R.D., C.D.E. Home - To Main Article Page - Diet We all face snack attacks: after work when the kids are hungry and we're frazzled from a hectic day; late…
Simple Weight Loss Tips that no one follows - but should!
The Simplest Weight Loss Tips No One Follows - but should! By Will Brink, The Simplest Weight Loss Tips No One Follows I have a Cheez-It problem. You’re not listening, I really have a Cheez-It…
Protein Powder, its for more than just Shakes!
Protein Powder, It's not just for Shakes! 9 Great Protein Powder Recipes to try at Home By Shannon Clark Protein Powder & Oatmeal: Protein Powder Cottage Cheese: Protein Peanut Butter Balls: Easy…
Preventing Holiday Weight Gain
Preventing Holiday Weight Gain by Shannon Clark With the holidays coming many people are going to be worried about the extra weight that accumulates due to doing a little to few workouts and eating a…
Pre and Post Workout Nutrition - It's all in the Timing!
It's All In The Timing: Pre & Post Workout Nutrition (The latest on Pre and Post Workout Nutrition) By Will Brink Author Of It's All In The Timing: Pre & Post Workout Nutrition (The latest on Pre and…
Peak Week - It has to be Perfect!!
PEAK WEEK – IT HAS TO BE PERFECT! By Dr. Joe Klemczewski "I could fill a book with the quotes I hear at contests from competitors who placed from second to last in their class. There are many…
Low Fat Recipes
Have a low fat recipe that you really like, share it with others. Send your low fat recipe to kerry@liftforlife.com with "low fat recipe" in the subject line. The low fat recipes on this page are…
Lose Weight Now!
"Do you feel puffy? Bloated? Are your rings fitting too tight on your fingers? Do you look like you swallowed an air hose? Well, I'm sorry if I have offended anyone with my previous questions but not…
I'm Eating Less, Why Can't I Lose Weight?
Unfortunately, sometimes life gets in the way of life. With the hectic jobs we have and frantic world we live in, there often is not much time left over to eat a meal. Usually in our daily lives we…
How much water do you need to drink every day?
Water: How much should you drink every day? Dave Parise C.P.T. How much water should you drink each day? — a simple question with no easy answers. Studies have produced varying recommendations over…
How to Loose Weight
How to Lose Weight Just as I get a lot of e-mails and phone calls on how to gain weight, I get even more asking how to go about losing weight effectively and safely. When attempting to lose weight…
Holiday Dieting
Holidays are difficult times for fitness-minded people. They are so tied in to food as an integral part of the holiday. One thing to do with any holiday is to enjoy the company, enjoy the…
Hard Case Weight Loss - Part 2
Hard-Case Weight Loss Part II by Dr. Joe Klemczewski I always appreciate reader feedback as a barometer for what competitors are most interested in. Some like very technical, scientific information,…
Hard Case Weight Loss - Part 1
Hard-Case Weight Loss by Dr. Joe Klemczewski "There are so many related hormonal/biochemical reasons that some people are naturally thin and some are heavy. Of course we can do our part to gain or…
Glutamine
L-Gluatmine My personal take on Glutamine. Glutamine is an effective cell-volumizer similar to Creatine. I use it primarily to conserve lean muscle mass while on a cutting diet. When a bodybuilder…
Fat Loss Tips for Women
Fat Loss Tips For Women Everyone knows what to do to lose fat, right? How come so few reach their goals and get achieve that lean look if it's so damn easy to get ripped? I could tell you the very…
Everything you need to know about Carbohydrates
New Page 3 Everything you need to know about Carbohydrates By Ryan Swan Once you understand how carbs work in your body, you can maximize energy and yes loose fat while taking in a fairly high…
Eating Intelligently for Mass
Eating Intelligently for Mass If you want to be big, you have to eat big. This is one of the absolute truths of bodybuilding. To be big, you MUST eat big! End of story! No ifs, ands or buts about it…
Eating Disorders, What you need to know
"What happens when someone takes their 'healthy eating plan' too far? How can you tell if what started out as a healthy diet has turned into an obsession and something that will lead to a decrease in…
Dieting to Win!
Dieting to Win How to Diet to Win your Bodybuilding or Fitness Competition Summer is around the corner and another bodybuilding season is gearing up. Did you accomplish your physique goals to make…
Dieting - What I was doing wrong and how I FIXED it!
Three years ago I entered my very first bodybuilding competition. Armed with only the internal desire to compete and inspired by other friends I met at the gym (namely Will Owens who recently placed…
Dave Parise's Nutrition Statement
You're going to lose weight You're going to get in shape You're going to improve your health But How? By Dave Parise HOW DO I GET TO WHERE I WANT TO BE? 1. YOU MUST EAT EVERY 3 1/2 HOURS. Begin no…
Dangerous Fats
Understanding Trans fats and why they are dangerous Trans fats are fatty acids which do not occur naturally. To understand the danger these man-made molecules pose to us, we must understand the…
Contest Preparation
The Final Touch in Pre-Contest Preparation Subject: Contest finishing touches? Thomas Incledon, MS, RD, LD, LN, CSCS, NSCA-CPT Question: I have a question about getting ready for a contest. All I've…
Calories Burned while Exercising
Calories Burned While Exercising Home - To Main Article Page - Diet Activity (1 hour) 130lbs 155lbs 190lbs Aerobics, general Aerobics, high impact Aerobics, low impact Archery (non-hunting)…
Burning Bodyfat
One of the most important things to remember when staring a diet is that you must create a catabolic environment for yourself. “What the heck is catabolic?” you might be saying. Catabolism is just a…
Brinks "Unified Theory of Nutrition"
"Brink's Unified Theory of Nutrition" By Will Brink, "Brink's Unified Theory of Nutrition" When people hear the term Unified Theory, some times called the Grand Unified Theory, or even "Theory of…
Break-Fast / Lose Fat!
New Page 3 Break…fast / Lose fat by Dave Parise C.P.T. We have been told time and time again that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet nearly one-fifth of all adults choose to pass on…
Bodybuilding Diet Philosophy
My Bodybuilding Diet Philosophy By: Delbert Hickman Many times I have asked various people advice on bodybuilding. Many times I have been given advice on bodybuilding when not asked for. The fact…
Abdominal Truth
ABDOMINALS - The Truth on How to Achieve a Toned Tummy and Slim Waistline It often seems like the hardest thing in the world to do: "Reducing your waistline and toning your abdominals". People all…
A Simple Formula for Gaining Mass
Simple Formula for Gaining Mass "While working one day in GNC, I was approached by a fellow who wanted me to put together a nutritional program together for him. This gentleman stands 5'0" and weighs…
A Fat Loss Program for those who don't know where to begin
A Fat Loss Program for those who don't know where to begin! By Lauren Brooks By: Lauren Brooks Fat Loss Regimen Beginning a fat loss regime can be very overwhelming. There are an unlimited amount of…
A Basic Course in Bodybuilding Nutrition
A Basic Course in Bodybuilding Nutrition: No experienced competitor leaves this to chance. If you really want to know the "Secret" to success as a natural athlete - Start Here By Roger Riedinger…
5 Secrets to Creating Perfect Eating Habits
5 Secrets to Creating Perfect Eating Habits What are perfect eating habits? In addition, is eating really a habit? Perfect eating is dictated by your goals. The goal of overall health and nutrition…
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