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Why is it that so many of us are always tired, lethargic and really don't have any energy at the end of our day of work. The last thing we want to do is head down to the gym, or pull on our jogging sweats and do a workout!

It seems a complete contradiction when you hear about people doing a workout GIVES them more energy, when all you are actually doing is burning lots of calories (ie. ENERGY!!!)

Having once been a desk jockey, spending 8+ hours a day sat in front of a screen, it is as if that computer monitor, telephone and my boss was sucking all that precious energy out of me.

I was not alone!

You could see it in the faces of the men and women working around me, by the time 6 O'clock came by they would wearily pull on their coats and jackets, trudge down to the car park and set off home ready for the sofa and TV remote.

The problem with this energy drain is we would always be looking for the quick "pick-me-up". Normally this comes in the form of snack machine fare, soda drinks packed with sugar, the post work alcoholic drinks and a visit to the curry house or fast food outlet on your journey home.

Coupled with your levels of inactivity this causes the inevitable weight gain, lowering of self esteem, energy and enthusiasm, in a horrible vicious circle...

Thankfully there is a solution, but it does require your first step, luckily we do have a naturally occurring chemical on our side to help us on the way once we do get going, beta-endorphin.

This chemical gives us a natural high after doing a workout, that kind of feel good glow. What's more it is possible to become addicted to this feeling, making the decision to pack a bag for the gym easier and easier!

It is important to understand under what conditions you need to invoke a flood of beta-endorphin, there is an easy way and a hard way...

It may seem strange to learn that the hardest way to get the rush is the most common method of workout that is adopted. When you jump on to your favorite cardio machine in the gym, or pull on your trainers for a jog it can take in excess of 50 minutes, according to clinical studies, in the "fat-burning zone" to get a decent kick of endorphin. The problem is it takes an awful lot of motivation to stick out a long and slow workout for a bit of a high.

Now I suppose you don't really want to know about the hard way!!

The easy way comes in the form of short-sharp bursts of physical activity, the studies show that this style of workout normally brings about a bigger endorphin hit in less time than the long, slow, steady state cardio workouts.

The workouts can take the form of quick 25 minute cardio interval routines, where the most tedious part is the warm up and cool down.

Another option is your traditional circuits style routines, a series of exercises done intensively, each one for 30 seconds, then taking a short rest as you move on to the next exercise. Not only are these workouts fun, you'll burn plenty of calories during and after just a 30 minute workout.

The third option comes in the form of bodyweight, multi-muscle, multi-dimensional exercises done at an intensity and tempo that will exhaust the muscles in your body quickly. Exercises like squats, lunges, step ups, push ups, bodyweight rows and pull ups (Notice I didn't say crunches or sit ups, avoid wasting your precious workout time on exercises that really don't help that much. The reasons... OK that's for another article)

You can set yourself a great workout that is done in 40 minutes with these exercises, all giving you the endorphin rush to boot too!

Many of our clients report a rush of energy and actual enthusiasm when they come to do their workouts! One such client, a particularly stressed and sedentary IT contractor, who really despised the thought of working out at the end of the day, started appearing in the Gym more and more frequently, until I started seeing him there EVERY evening! I questioned him on his new found enthusiasm, he said "I still don't relish the thought of coming to do my workouts, but I get one hell of a kick out of finishing it!!"

So you see there is a solution to your lack of energy and motivation, there truly is a "natural" high from getting short-intensive workouts done. Yes it is tough making the first step, but get yourself in your local gym from tomorrow and get a safe and legal chemical high from a quick and hard workout.

Tim Goodwin is a fitness professional specializing in help the busiest people achieve more with their amateur sporting interests, and at the same time ridding them of excess body fat. Visit http://www.getfit.lu/success.html to get a free 18 page report "How to lose weight even when you are really busy" containing a full 4 week program which you can start today!

Now I am not sure about you but I can not get to grips with most of the so called best ever diets. This may be because I have a lack of discipline or perhaps it is my huge love of food and fatty foods at that. What I needed was a way of losing weight without it affecting the amount or the content of what I ate. It took me a long time to find this personal perfect dietary solution but I am now very proud to announce that I have discovered it. If you want to find out more please continue to read on.

I have always been a sucker for all of the so called bad foods but when I was young it did not seem to have any negative affect on me. I was actually always quite thin for my age and I remember that this used to really frustrate me. At this point I would yearn to have a much bulkier frame, from my early twenties I started to wish the opposite. I guess some would say that I am a perfectionist, this in truth would not be too far off the mark, I am a Virgo after all.

I first became unhappy with my own weight when I was in my early twenties and for the next ten years attempted to return back to a weight I would be happy with. I tried many diets but for whatever reason I had a lack of success. The problem was not so much in losing the weight but managing to keep it off. My weight was going up and down like a yo-yo which in actual fact is very unhealthy.

A couple of years ago I started to think about why I never seemed to gain weight during my teenage years. My diet was very poor but it did not seem to matter.

I eventually realised that when I was at school I played lots of sports. I was in the football team and would play football around three times a week. I played badminton, tennis and hockey and whats more I really enjoyed playing these sports.

Since leaving school I had not in truth kept up playing these sports and this is when my weight problems started to rear their ugly heads. Therefore the solution would be to live in the same way that I did when I was a teenager. I now play some form of sport around four times a week and on the other days, I always ensure that I am doing some form of physical exercise.

This has helped me to attain a weight I am happy with. I am sure this form of diet will not be suitable for everyone but it has worked for me.

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You feel the pressure every time you see a beauty magazine. The model with great waistline and well defined abs, you may think this is only for a few people, but the reality is that anyone can have a perfect set of abs. All these many magazine promise to show you how to do it, but they charge. You go to the internet, the same, TV - have to buy those DVDs. But well, you can start using your current resources to find frees stomach exercises that you can incorporate to your everyday routine!

The internet is THE source for free info. Just put "free stomach exercises" on the search engine of your choice, and a list of thousands of sites will come up. Many of these sites will give you step by step instructions, pics and some even videos to show you how to properly do your workout. You can then print the page and have a collection of stomach exercises.

Libraries are also great places to find free stomach exercises, on a "real" format. Some libraries have at your disposal fitness magazines they collect and that you can easily browse, take notes and copy. Print material most of the time is more reliable than the Internet where you can find all kind of information and disinformation.

The TV. Who hasn't seen a free workout show? I've even traveled to Peru where the Peruvian TV has an early show where you can work your body. Check your cable channels where you can find all about health and exercises. Even fitness reality shows give you workouts to try. It's just a matter of having your eyes open to the information. If you can't do the workout at the same time the show is airing, you can tape it and then repeat it everyday!

If you are seeing a doctor, ask them too about stomach exercises. Although it is not that free, they will give you the best advice to reduce the size of your stomach in the same appointment!

The point here is that you don't need to buy a magazine who will give you the same tips every two months. You can find really good information on these paces I've shown you. If you are planning to buy something, save your money for a book that will truly be complete and give you the solution for a perfect six pack I your stomach.

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The decision of where you will go to work out is a very important factor in your workout. A lot of different factors will go into this choice, and each and every one should be well looked over before you start working out. After you have made the choice of where you are going for your workout, you can then move on and find out your plan.

If you exercise regularly you most likely know, exercising out of your home has many advantages. The finance dept is one of the best things to look at. With the gas prices being what they are today, it is quite obvious that you'll save money on fuel as well as wear and tear on your vehicle by choosing to work out at home.

Memberships to a gym can be and often are very expensive and may include other things that you dont really need such as day care and maintenance of the pool. You also will not need to worry about the exercise gear because you will always be working out at your home.

Keep in mind that working out at home does require financial obligation. Even though you plan to run, it is very important that you have running shoes. This statement goes to any type of equipment that you may purchase to use at home. If you go out and buy cheap equipment, you will probably get frustrated or the equipment might break leaving you ripped off.

Along with the financial plus, exercising at home may also help the people that dont like to work out in public. If you are worried about how you appear in gym clothes, it is very good to know that the only person who has to be with you when you exercise at home is you. Another thing is when your at home you dont have to worry about time.

Those of you who get pumped when you work out with a buddy, a gym may be a better idea than working out at home. At the gym, you'll also more of a selection of equipment as well, far more than you'll have at home.

If you need other services than just weights and equipment, the gym may have just what you need. If you plan to swim a triathlon, you'll find the swimming pool at the gym to be just what you need to prepare yourself. Swimming is another great way to exercise, as it will work muscles in your body that you probably never even knew you had.

Gyms will also offer you to take classes that you might find to be very helpful. If you attend a class every day, you may be into it enough to say that you have been there at class working out and getting into shape. You can also meet new and more people in class or just help others out if you wish.

All in all, making the choice of working out at home or in the gym is up to you but make the right choice. The most important choice you will need to make is what kind of place you want to be in while youre working out do you want to be at home or in the gym.

Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Beach, Florida. Find more about home gyms as well as exercise equipment at http://www.treadmillsandhomegyms.com

The weight loss and exercise market is flooded with new products, diet, programs and drugs each month. But one thing that keeps showing up over and over again is walking to lose weight.

It is also very helpful to those of us who are stuck inside our houses/office cubicles day in and day out. This little change can not only make you more fit but also give you time out to increase productivity levels. if you want to lose weight by walking then you have to remember few key things. It takes a long time before you see any visible results.

Diet For Walking exercises

If you are overweight and your goal is to shed some pounds by walking then your diet will play most crucial role. You cannot mess this up. In fact for my clients who are more than 50+ pounds overweight, I suggest very strict diet and walking as introductory system to lose weight.

Here are some of the ideas that you can use for dieting in this phase.

1. Use common sense : I can bet you have already bought and read tons of books on dieting... Almost most of them tell you to eat sensibly. If you just stop eating big mac's whenever you are hungry, you'll see results.

2. Eat more veggies and fruits : Here's a tip that You should follow. Put more veggies/fruits on your plate whenever you are about to eat. This way your plate will be full from good type of foods.

3. Eat more protein : Start eating more protein than you are getting. Include couple of protein shakes and bars in daily routine (provided you are eating clean food, no oily crispy mess)

4. Use common sense : its worth saying twice. If you think the kind of food you are eating will make you fat. Then don't Eat.

Exercise Routines for beginners.

According to experts, We normally walk about 5,000 - 6,000 steps/day (which I really wonder if its true). But lets assume that we walk 5000 steps per day. so if you add 3,000 to 4,000 steps to that, you're at 10,000 steps a day.

This kind of level of activity can help prevent weight gain, lower "bad" cholesterol and reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure.

Most people who are walking fewer than 5,000 steps a day and are gaining weight/losing muscle. Don't forget as you age, you lose muscles and slow down your metabolism. No matter what kind of metabolism you had when you were younger.. if you are overweight now... Now you know why...

According to a Duke University study participants lost weight, decreased waist sizes and increased lean body mass by walking at least 30 minutes a day.

The best way to exercise to lose weight is to walk in interval walking. Fast walking mixed with slow walking. You should Keep challenging yourself to walk faster and further as your body gets used to the exercise.

When you exercise intensely you increase your metabolism and burn extra calories several hours after exercising.

Here's a plan for walking that might suit your needs. Remember you should check with your doctor and listen to how you body respond.

Week 1 : 40 minutes of fast Walking for 4 days... and 1 hour of leisure walking on other days...

Week 2 : 40 minutes of fast walking for 5 days and 1 hr of leisure walking on other days

Week 3 : 50 minutes of fast walking for 5 days and 1 hr of leisure walking on other days.

Week 4 : 1 hr of fast walking on 5 days and 1 hr of leisure walking on other days.

Walking is suitable for everyone, whether you work 9-5 days or retired, there is no reason not to get out on foot and enjoy fresh air and exercise.

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For fast weight loss after pregnancy, tips and tricks that emphasize the importance of physical exercise as well as knowing as much as you can about nutrition are the best forms of defense for keeping those extra pounds at bay. Although the rich and famous make it look incredibly easy, you really don't need a host of personal trainers and state of the art equipment for losing weight after having a baby.

Combining smart, healthy eating, exercise, and the right mind set, it really is possible to regain your familiar figure. Here are five fast weight loss after pregnancy tips and tricks that any new mother can do to quickly get back in shape while enjoying motherhood.

1. Breastfeed: Not only will your baby benefit from being breastfed, but you will too as you'll be burning more calories than mothers who choose to bottle feed. New mothers do have to consume more calories, however, studies have shown that most women tend to burn those calories faster than if they were not breastfeeding their babies.

2. Realize the benefits of exercise: Join forces with friends, family, your co-workers, or other new moms to get together to regularly exercise. Bring the babies along for a walk in the park and make pushing the stroller a part of your workout.

Walking is something you can start doing within a week of giving birth, unlike some exercises. For at least six to eight weeks, avoid any exercises that are particularly exerting, such as running or jogging, until your body has had the chance to fully recover from the pregnancy.

3. Stay well rested: Besides giving you more energy and helping you to feel better in general, sufficient amounts of sleep helps your body to properly regulate hormones, which in turn, directly affect your appetite.

Finding enough time to sleep is one of the trickiest tasks for new moms, but if you sneak in an hour or so every time your baby naps, you should be able to compensate for the sleep you're sure to lose during the night.

4. Snack frequently: Snacking on healthy foods frequently helps rev up the metabolism, gives us more energy, which ultimately increases our productivity, generating more endorphins in the brain and helping us to just feel better in general.

Satisfy your brain's need to snack as well as satiating your hunger by nibbling on things such as raw vegetables, which are crunchy and great with a low-fat dip, or pretzels, an excellent low-fat snack food, and fruits that provide a solution for the sweet tooth.

5. Use a smaller plate: The old saying, "The eyes are often bigger than the stomach" holds true for many people, but using a smaller plate is one way of battling this phenomenon. Actual studies have been done on both men and women who were given different sized dinnerware to see how they may have influenced how much the participants ate. Sure enough, the bigger the plate, the more food that was consumed, and the worse the person felt physically after overeating.

Portion control must be a priority for effective weight loss, and using a smaller plate can be an incredibly easy alternative than measuring or weighing your foods.

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The Turbulence Training Idol competition is yet another innovative weight loss and muscle building venture from the creator of Turbulence Training, expert trainer Craig Ballantyne.

The Turbulence Training program, which was considered revolutionary and groundbreaking when it first came out, is a program intended specifically for busy people. People with families, careers, and rich lives that don't leave much time to work out, lose weight and build muscle. But people still want to do all that, and that's why Ballantyne came up with Turbulence Training - in which the training sessions are very intense, but last no loner than 45 minutes. And for the most part can be done at home and save even the time it takes to drive to the gym.

Craig Ballantyne further demonstrated his sense for innovation when he came up with another groundbreaking workout program, bodyweight 500, which is an intense workout program in the Turbulence Training spirit relying on body weight alone, with no need for any equipment. It turned out to be so powerful and gave such results that some advocates, like TV trainer Gillian Michaels, thought Ballantyne had trained the actors of the movie 300 (undue credit which Ballantyne himself rejected).

The latest innovation from Ballantyne is the Turbulence Training Idol competition. It is a competition for users of Turbulence Training, in which Turbulence Training users send "before" and "after" pictures of themselves (the "before" picture is with a proof of "no earlier than this" date, such as a newspaper of the same day), along with their makeover stories, and anyone can come in and vote for the contestants who move on to the next stage.

The first competition ended these very days, with a winner - Emily Johnson, who lost 15.5 pounds, more than 5% body fat, lost 2 inches of her waist and 4 inches of belly fat, all in less than three months. The prize she won was $2000 in cash, plus a free 3-year platinum membership of Turbulence Training. Cash and membership prizes also went to second and third place winners.

The winners, and the others who competed with them, are not the model types; they are regular men and women who could be your next door neighbors. In fact, none of them looks like a model even in the "after" picture; but they have all visibly lost fat and built muscle, and then some.

The first Turbulence Training Idol competition was so successful that Ballantyne declared a second competition, to begin on May 1st. The second competition will be bigger than the first one, with more categories and more prizes.

The Turbulence Training program has been proven to be one of the most intense and innovative weight loss and muscle building programs out there. The Turbulence Training Idol Challenge just goes further to introduce the program to you and let you see its results for yourself, and even participate actively - as a contestant or a voter. Go here for a review on Turbulence Training and a link to the Turbulence Training Idol contest, with pictures and stories of Emily Johnson and the other winners of the first Turbulence Training Idol competition.

Steve Gaidi has gained over 50 pounds of lean muscle without adding any fat whatsoever, over years of trial and error on various training programs, despite spending relatively little of his time at the gym. For his review on Turbulence Training and a link to the TT Idol competition, click here: Steve's Turbulence Training review. For Steve's comparison of leading fat loss and muscle building programs, click here: Steve's fat loss and muscle building program comparison.

In the never ending quest to lose weight people try all sorts of different diets, exercise routines and weight loss supplements. What most people dont realize is that if they are asking the question, what are the steps to increase my metabolism? The answer is usually a combination of those three things.

Many others who have tried to lose weight and not succeeded may also ask why is it important to increase my metabolism? If you understand what metabolism is then you come to realize how important it is when it comes to loosing weight. Metabolism is quite simply the rate at which your body burns calories. The more calories burn the more weight you can loose. There is a catch, you have to burn more calories then you consume. Now the amount of calories the human body burns can vary depending on any number of factors including age, weight, hormonal changes, diet, and fitness level.

While there isnt much you can do about your age and hormonal changes as you age is a subject best discussed with a doctor you can take steps to control your weight and increase your metabolism with diet and exercise.

When it comes to diet and your metabolism the first thing to understand is how many calories you are eating. The more calories you eat the more calories you need to burn in order to loose or maintain a certain weight. If you live a completely sedentary life your body only needs around 1500 calories a day to exist. The problem is it is very easy to eat 1500 or more calories in just one meal. In fact a normal candy bar contains anywhere from 250-350 calories. As you lead a more active life style the calories needed to maintain your weight go up, but it is important to remember that any excess calories will be stored as fat.

With diet it is important to eat healthy and nutrient dense foods. Foods that contain high sugar concentrations put great stress on the body and are quickly and easily converted to fat stores. It has been theorized in scientific studies that there are foods that actually require more calories to digest then they themselves contain. These negative calorie foods are mainly from the fruits and vegetables families and it is thought they cause a calorie deficit because of their high fiber content.

Aerobic and resistance exercise is another step to increase metabolism. Exercise places stress on the muscular and cardiovascular systems causing them to adapt and grow stronger. Part of this process involves the burning of calories, not only during the exercise routine but also post-workout. This post-workout metabolism increase happens because the body is recovering from the stress places on it by the workout. What most people dont realize is that lifting weights actually breaks down the muscle being used. After the workout the body rebuilds the muscles to be bigger and stronger and to do this requires energy in the form of calories burned.

So if you are asking yourself what are the steps to increase my metabolism? It is actually quite simple. Eat a healthy diet of nutritious food and start an exercise program that incorporates both aerobic exercise and resistance training.

To learn more about metabolism, how it works, and the steps to increase my metabolism click here.

Aside from the cabbage soup diet, this vegetable can be served in many ways. The cabbage is a sturdy, abundant and inexpensive plant. It has been a longstanding dietary staple in the whole wide world. Cabbage is typically round in shape. It has layers of superimposed leaves wherein the inner leaves are often lighter in color than those leaves outside since they are protected from the light and heat of the sun.

The activity of the enzyme called myrosinase form the anti carcinogenic chemical in cabbage called glucosinolates. Myosinase is released when the cabbage is chopped or sliced. Cooking also denatures the myrosinase enzyme, inhibiting the production of glucosinolates. Thus, proper cabbage preparation and correct cooking methods are really vital for receiving the most of its cancer-preventive chemicals.

Before Cooking the Cabbage

Though the inside leaves of the cabbage are clean because it is protected by the outer leaves, there is still a need to clean it. The thick and fibrous outer leaves are removed and the cabbage is cut into pieces. After which, it is washed under running water.

Organically grown cabbage may have some signs of worms or insects. This can still be edible. All you have to do first is soak the head of the cabbage in vinegar water or salt water for 15-20 minutes. To preserve the cabbage's vitamin C content, cut and wash it right before cooking or eating it. A stainless steel knife is advised for cutting the cabbage since the phytonutrients that it contains react with carbon steel, turning the leaves black.

To facilitate the production of the most glucosinolates, it is recommended that a cabbage is sliced or chopped and letting it sit for 5-10 minutes before cooking. Furthermore, it should be cooked lightly, steaming or sauting for not more than 5 minutes.

The red or purple cabbage leaves may be used to hold side dishes or salads on the plate. This will give a more colorful and attractive presentation. The heads of the cabbage can also be hollowed out and be used as exceptional serving containers for spreads and cold dips. Red and purple ones make outstanding centerpieces when used as a container.

Popular Cabbage Recipe

One popular cabbage recipe you can order in a restaurant or prepare and serve during special gatherings or even include in your daily meals is the infamous 'Coleslaw'. The Dutch were the ones to come up with this cabbage dish, which combines cabbage that is shredded or finely chiffonaded and mayonnaise. It is commonly served as a cold side for dishes. It is oftentimes served at fish fries, barbecues, picnics, and other meals.

Another famous recipe is the Sauerkraut. Immigrants from Germany brought this dish to the United States of America. It consists mainly of chopped cabbage that has been salted and fermented. This method was originally used to preserve the vegetable for cold barren months.

So after you have tried the Cabbage soup diet, you can always explore some other ways to enjoy this vegetable. Make sure you observe the proper way to prepare it to get the most anti cancer benefit it can offer.

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Okay so let me get this straight... You dont feel like making exercise a daily habit, you dont like the feeling of being out-of-breath, and youd rather stay the way you are if it means being comfortable...even if you do become an even fatter and lazier bastard in the process?

Ladies and Gentlemen - what youve just read above is the exact mindset that most out-of-shape people have when attempting to get in shape. And when they fail, they actually ask the obvious question of why they have failed... Sad isnt it?

As opposed to those types of people, I have come in contact and trained people who did have the desire to change their daily habits with the goal of getting in shape and being healthier. Now this is the mindset of a few select people who want to get in shape - and its a good mindset to have. But again, Ive also seen people fail to get in shape with this wonderful mindset...

The reasons: Okay, for the lazy mindset - its obvious why they fail. If you go into any activity with the I dont feel like it mood, guess what, you most likely will fail and you wont get anywhere because all of your energy will be focused on not wanting to be there doing whatever is it youre doing. Or for some fat and lazy people, their energy will be focused on which flavored donut theyll purchase when the training is over. Whatever it is you focus on while physically training, if youre focus is not centered on progression and self-improvement - you are doomed to fail.

As for the pre-motivated types, the reason why some of them fail is because they lack consistency after they start training. To give you a more clear vision on what I mean, Ill tell you about a particular client I began to train recently...

A friend of mine heard about my fitness training services one day and decided that he wanted me to help him get in shape. He called me up and we met at a location. He was so worked up and was motivated to get in shape and have more daily energy - and with this mindset, he couldnt possibly fail, could he? Well, for the first few days he used my advice and trained really hard and actually started to make progress. However, one day, a day in which he scheduled physical training for himself, he decided to slack off and take a break. So he did take a break for that one day... And soon, that one day off turned into 5 days off!

Can you believe that? He quit training for one day and resumed back to his old habits...and all the progress he made from improving his stamina to increasing his muscle base all disappeared within a week. He basically threw every little progress he made out the window. And after that, he simply forgot about training.

Of course, being the persistent S.O.B. I am, I pushed him forward after hearing about his fall and he did achieve his fitness goals after about a month of consistent training (powered by me).

But the main lesson to learn here is this: No matter what shape, size, or physical state you are in, if you train consistently, you will succeed at getting in shape and achieving your goals in a reasonable amount of time.

Ryan Dodson - Personal Fitness Instructor

I guess you're wondering how I took an out-of-shape "couch-potato" like him and turned him into a living, breathing, fitness machine. Well, I've put all of my knowledge and exercise methods into one downloadable.pdf file and you can instantly download it from the *new and improved* InhumanStamina website (coming soon)

In an age when weight loss has become a primary focus of most media outlets you can tune in to any television broadcast or open the pages of the most current magazine to find the latest tips for fast weight loss more and more people are motivated to seek the help they need to lose weight.

Weight loss can be achieved in a variety of fashions but none is more sought after than fast weight loss. For those for whom instant gratification is an absolute necessity, they will actively seek out those methods that will help them achieve fast weight loss.

Weight loss isnt complex; its just difficult. Eating less and exercising more can be easier said then done; ask anyone whos embarked on more than one weight loss program. It can be difficult to find the means to achieve fast weight loss, especially when you are someone for whom weight has always been a battle.

To begin the journey to fast weight loss you must take very simple steps. Immediately eliminate fatty, high caloric foods from your diet. Instead, focus on whole foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Carbohydrates derived from white flour can more easily be stored as fat if you are not adequately active. However, complex carbohydrates such as those found in whole grains will give you energy to achieve your exercise goals.

Fast weight loss does not mean unhealthy weight loss. You can not achieve fast weight loss by simply not eating. This will quickly backfire on you because this is temporary weight loss. Once you begin eating normally again, youll quickly regain the weight.

Exercise also plays a significant role in fast weight loss. Cutting calories is only half the battle. The other half includes the addition of consistent daily activity in order to successfully increase your metabolic rate and burn calories. Exercise also benefits your cardiovascular system and tremendously benefits every system of your body.

To help support your fast weight loss, it may benefit you to participate in the experiences of a person who is in a similar situation. The Internet offers tremendous opportunities to seek out and converse with people who are also attempting to achieve fast weight loss. The companionship and support may be priceless in helping you to achieve your goals.

Fast weight loss done with the blessing of your doctor and within the boundaries of nutritious eating can be very achievable. But you must be willing to make the sacrifices necessary to attain fast weight loss and a healthy, active lifestyle.

For easy to understand, in depth information about dieting visit our ezGuide 2 Weight Loss.

Weight Loss Supplements can be very helpful while you are dieting to help appetite control and to provide proper nutrition to assure that you maintain your health and nutrient intake. You will want to make food choices while dieting that are healthy for you. In other words you won't want to eat foods that are low in calories but that have no nutritional value. Just because something is labeled to be a 'diet food' does not mean that it is healthy for your on your weight loss program. You will want to read the labels on your selections of weight loss foods to make sure that those foods actually have nutrients.

Vegetables need to be included in your weight loss eating plan. And many vegetables are relatively low in calories. A few vegetables that are low in calories and healthy for you include: celery, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, zucchini, asparagus, cabbage, onions, peppers, fennel, chives, lettuce, and spinach.

And some of the common vegetables that have more calories but are healthy to include sparingly are: carrots, tomatoes, beets, beans, peas, and snow peas. If you have other vegetables that are your favorites, be sure to check a calorie and carbohydrate guide before including in your weight loss plan as some vegetables are loaded with calories and that we are often not aware of and can take you off track on your weight loss program. To help insure that you get plenty of nutrients you will want to add a multi-vitamin. Women will want to to make sure that their calcium intake is enough and can supplement with Xtra Cal for a high quality calcium supplement.

When your diet includes foods that you enjoy, it is easier to stay on your weight loss plan. And including proper vitamin supplements that you can find at http://www.weightlossproduct.com/vitamin-supplements-multi-vitamins.php will be both healthy and will diminish your body's cravings for more food. In addition you may want to use an Appetite Suppressant to make your cravings diminish. Once you know you love the Herbalife products, you can register to save 25% or more with the Herbalife Discount

Millions of people today want to lose weight. However, the average person doesn't know how to burn fat without losing muscle mass. Not only that, they don't realize that simply burning fat isn't enough. You also have to keep your muscle mass, or you'll end up soft and weak.

Your body will adapt to the stimulus you give it. So, if you give your body a reason to keep or build muscle, it will. If you don't, it won't. Maybe oversimplified, but valid. And that's the reason you can lose muscle mass if your main mode of exercise is traditional cardio, like walking or jogging. Low intensity exercises like these can help you lose weight, but they don't give your body a reason to keep its muscle.

So, what's the solution? The simplest step is to add an element of resistance to your workouts. A simple weight training program of large-movement, multi-joint exercises will do the trick for most. If you're just starting out, try a program of deadlifts and overhead presses, five sets of five repetitions, two to three times a week.

The next step is to get more out of your cardio workouts. One method that is growing in popularity is interval training. Interval training consists of a series of short, intense bursts of work followed by a short period of low intensity recovery. Here's an example using an exercise bike with adjustable resistance:

1. Warm up for 5 minutes
2. Sprint - high resistance, high speed - for 30 seconds
3. Rest - low resistance, low speed - for 1 minute
4. Repeat the Sprint/Rest sequence 3-5 times
5. Cool down for 10 minutes

Funny how less than 10 minutes of real work gets your heart racing more than 30 minutes of walking. You'll probably also notice that you feel your muscles more. These are some of the things that make interval training so effective, offering these benefits:

• Efficiency. You get a better workout in a shorter period of time than you do with those 30-minute to hour-long treadmill walks.
• Intensity. Because the intensity level is raised - even for a short time - you encourage your body to keep its muscle mass.
• Higher metabolism. It has been shown that interval training allows your body to continue to burn fat for up to 24 hours after your workout. This is apparently due to the higher intensity and/or the "shock to your system" of the repeated "hard-easy-hard-easy" cycle.
• Portability. Interval training can be done with several different types of equipment, even no equipment at all, and just about anywhere. Even a simple program of sprinting and walking will work.

There's a reason why interval training is growing in popularity: because it's an excellent option when you want to burn fat without losing muscle mass. When your goal is to lose weight, you want to end up with firm muscles that have strength and tone to them. Interval training along with a smart diet and some resistance training will help you reach your goal faster than traditional cardio.

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If you feel like you need to get out more, you're not alone. Senior citizens and non-seniors alike are in need of consistent physical exercise. Sporty activities are an enjoyable way to get your body moving, but not all forms are best for senior citizens. Seek out those sports that you enjoy and that exert your body to a comfortable degree. Here are some of the top ranked sports for the active senior:

1. Recreational Walking- Nothing beats a pleasant walk. It's good for your heart, lungs, and sense of well-being. Pick a route for yourself that's challenging but not too strenuous. Make sure your walk has beautiful scenery to look at, and walk at a time when the temperature is nice.

2. Fitness Walking- If you want to step it up a bit, walk with the objective of getting in shape as well as pleasure. Try some light handweights to work your arms, or simply do low-impact arm exercises while walking. Get your heart beat up to whatever feels comfortable and slightly challenging.

3. Treadmill Exercise- When the weather isn't great, or your neighborhood doesn't feel as inviting as you'd prefer, try a treadmill at your local healthclub or senior center. Treadmills are great because you can choose the degree of incline and intensity. It's sometimes nice to get on the treadmill during your favorite television show or movie, if you can manage it.

4. Stretching- Stretching is so important for senior citizens. Light stretches through gentle yoga or simple stretches of your own are a great way to start your day or complete a workout. Stretch a little bit throughout the day to keep the joints and muscles loose and warm.

5. Golf- Golf is very popular among senior citizens and for good reason. The combination of walking, fresh air, and sunshine make it a pleasing and invigorating sport. Add to that a competitive edge and the technique of the game, and you have a sport that exercies both your body and your spirit.

6. Recreational Vehicle Camping- Take your home with you! Camping provides exercise and excitement. Go on hikes, swim, and fish. It's a wonderful way to travel and move your body.

7. Free weights- Light handweights are a great way to exercise the muscles, important for reducing bone loss and osteoperosis. Start with light weights and fewer repetitions, then work your way up to what's challenging but comfortable.

8. Freshwater Fishing- Fishing can offer peace and tranquility, along with working the muscles in your arms and torso.

9. Weight Resistance Machines- If you have time and access to a gym, weight resistance machines are worth their weight in gold for seniors. Check out your local senior center or gym. If you have the means to do it, a personal trainer can tailor a workout especially to your needs.

10. Recreational Swimming- Swimming if generous on your joints. Water is invigorating and challenging on the body. There's no better full-body workout than swimming!

11. Bowling- There are tons of senior bowling groups around, and everyone agrees there's nothing more fun than bowling with friends. If you're feeling a little more competitive, join a league in your area.

12. Stationary Cycling- If you worry about the possibilty of falling and injuring yourself on a regular bike, a stationary bike can provide the same workout without the worry. It's a tremendous full-body exercise.

13. Day Hiking- Take a day to hike in a nearby park or mountainscape. Try a hike on the beach. You can even bring a picnic basket!

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Losing weight benefits you in many ways so you might just be interested in one of the many easy and fast weight loss diets. Why? From a stronger self image to a better health status, the benefits are too many to be listed here. Heart diseases, diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure are only some of the medical conditions which are favored or aggravated by being overweight. Also medical treatments are riskier if applied on an overweight person.

Everybody knows the general method to lose weight: add fewer calories than the amount burnt. However, caution is necessary, as medics and nutritionists warn against losing a lot of weight very quickly. A slower, bur steadier rate is preferred for the body to get used with the changes. There are many tricks you can use to lose weight without seeing the process as a burden of any sort. If you have the right attitude from the start and look at the final results, you will find it easier to continue.

You will find it easier to cope with the diet if at least once a week you eat a treat poor in calories, but having a high calorie tasting. This way, you should not feel deprived of delicious, though calorie rich foods. There are many examples of tasty foods, but which will not add many calories to your diet, such as lobster (3 ounces contain only 83 calories), shrimp (60 calories in 12 ounces), whipped cream (a tablespoon has 8 calories) or smoked salmon (two ounces have only 66 calories).

If you have to eat calories rich aliments, such as ice cream or cake at party or other social events, eat as little as you can so you do not ruin all your previous efforts in one evening. You will be sorry afterwards if you derail from the line you have stepped on.

Be careful at the drinks. Have a big glass of orange juice for breakfast and after that, make water your primary drink. Cut down on soda and other juices as much as you can, preferably not drinking such drinks at all. The usual American gets over 90,000 calories every year from soft drinks alone. These juices have very high sugar levels and they damage the body in more ways than one.

Do not neglect physical exercises. Buy a pedometer and clip it to your belt and aim for an extra 1000 steps per day. Regular exercise is the key to burning calories and maintaining the new obtained weight. A sedentary person takes only 2,000 to 3,000 steps per day and adding another 2,000 to these will prevent you from gaining any more weight. Anything in excess of 5,000 steps each day will help you lose any excess weight.

All easy and fast weight loss diets will eventually make you change your eating habits altogether. Be prepared to give up all the fast food, pizzas or snacks from between the meals. And instead of only one large meal per day, split it into five, six or seven smaller ones. Studies show that if you eat the same number of calories distributed over multiple meals, your body releases less insulin, which keeps blood sugar steady and helps control hunger. In other words all easy and fast weight loss diets should not only balance your weight but they should also adjust your overall health condition. Another thing you should remember is that easy and fast weight loss diets should be picked with caution because some of them just involve starving yourself and nobody really wants that.

This Easy Weight Loss Program helps to explain why Low Carb, Low Calorie, and Low Fat diets don't work.

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So you have decided to lose some weight before the holidays? Great move!

Dieting has never been easier than it is today, new progress in the industry have made way for new diets that are easy to follow and the gives fast results. There are also better exercising programs today than there was a decade ago. You have chosen the right time to lose weight!

The diets that are taking the world by storm is called calorie shifting diets. Those diets have been used by bodybuilders for a long time but for some reason it haven't made it to the public. Previously it was designed to help bodybuilders burn the subcutaneous fat to give them that ripped look. Well as you know, there is, basically, no difference between subcutaneous fat and fat stored around organs and so on. It is the latter that is a major concern to many giving them that big belly.

What is different is the excessive amount of proteins a bodybuilder eat. We (ordinary people) don't need that much protein and that is why a adjusted diet was needed. This adjustment has now been made and this gives us a diet that don't starve us during weight loss. In fact the protein is still quite high during this diet and that prevent us from losing too much muscle.

The diet is built in short intervals. 11 days on the diet and then you get 3 bonus days. 11 days of dieting is a short time especially when you lose between 8-10 lbs. The 3 bonus days are not to be discarded, they are just as important as the dieting days. These days helps you keep motivated and it also helps in sticking to the diet. An example is if you go on the Atkins diet. You are not allowed to eat carbs or at least very little carbs. This makes the diet almost impossible to follow, since you will start craving carb rich foods in a week or two. This risk is eliminated with the bonus days in the calorie shifting diet.

Of course, if you are going to lose weight you should also consider exercising. Since the calorie shifting diet targets your metabolism, you should go for an exercise scheme that does the same thing. The new turbulence training is a great option. It combines cardio with strength training in a special way that also increase your metabolism and you could literally feel the fat melting of your body.

Jennifer Olsen was a master of failing at different diets. She understood that there were more to losing weight then just going on a diet. Today she has lost nearly 50 pounds with the calorie-shifting diet and meanwhile she has finished reading 'Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle' and she is implementing what she learned into daily activities.

She made a mini-site that gives examples of diets, complete fast weight loss diets and reviews of books that helped her stop living the unhealthy life and turning around into a more healthy life-style. If you are interested in learning more please Click Here!

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The human body is a complex system made up of chemical and electrical reactions at the cellular level that is controlled by hormones that circulate through the blood stream. Our metabolism is the rate at which these reactions occur and is based on the amount of calories we burn at any given time. By simply controlling these reactions we can alter our metabolism either upward or downward and control weight loss and gain.

So how do you do this? What is the magic pill that allows us to gain control over our metabolism? Very simply the food we eat has a great bearing on how our body's engine responds. Put high octane fuel into your system and it will respond in a positive manner. Put sugary sludge into the tank and the whole system slows down and starts storing fuel (fat) for future use.

This is where the Fat Loss 4 Idiots diet can become an integral part of your weight loss program. The idea behind this diet is to tap into the power of the food you eat to accomplish your weight loss goals.

This is not a diet that targets just one type of food or food group such as all the low carb, low fat, high protein, or low calorie diets that are on the market today. The point is all of these types of foods have a place in our diet because the human body needs all these different nutrients to function properly. By eating healthy foods with the right type of calories at certain times during the day you can increase your metabolism and start burning that excess weight.

Fat Loss 4 Idiots does just this by calculating the types of foods will work best for your situation because not everyone is the same or has the same weight loss goals. The online diet generator is able to generate menus and food lists from the personal information you put into it. There are no pre-packaged meals to buy as everything you need can be purchased at your local grocery store.

Losing weight is about changing your eating patterns and the food you eat to tap into your own internal metabolic engine. Lean proteins, complex carbohydrates, whole foods, and vitamins and minerals all play a part in the weight loss equation. The Fat Loss 4 Idiots diet helps you achieve this ideal nutritional intake to not only lose weight but to also live a healthier life.

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The physical and mental discomfort associated with being morbidly obese can be overwhelming. There are so many health risks related to obesity, including diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, sleep apnea, and acid reflux. These conditions can greatly shorten a persons life span and quality of life. And often, an obese person has tried every diet and exercise regime out there in order to lose weight, to no avail. For those that are more than 100 pounds over their ideal weight, it might seem like weight loss surgery is the only solution.

Weight loss surgery is often meant for those individuals who are 100 pounds or more over their ideal weight, or that have a body mass index (BMI) over 40. Potential patients often have to show proof (both to the doctor and the insurance company) that they have attempted to lose weight through various means of diet and exercise unsuccessfully.

Weight loss surgery is not intended to be used as form of cosmetic surgery. It is major surgery, with several potential complications, and the decision to do it should not be entered into lightly.

Before making the decision to have any type of weight loss surgery, know all of the facts and options. Ask the bariatric surgeon and any other doctors many questions, and make sure that the answers are completely understood. Know all of the potential risks, and understand the commitment that will be required after the surgery. Weight loss surgery is not a fix-all, and a great deal of effort must be made to maintain weight loss, change bad eating behaviors, and make sure that dietary and nutritional needs are being met.

There are several immediate and long-term risks associated with any type of weight loss surgery. These include:

• Bleeding
• Reaction to anesthesia or subsequent medications
• Dehiscence (the rupture of a surgical wound)
• Deep vein thrombosis (blood clots)
• Infections
• Ulcers
• Stenosis (abnormal narrowing of blood vessels)
• Pulmonary problems
• Injury to or removal of the spleen (due to bleeding)

While the occurrence of many of these problems are rare, it is important to know that they are possible with anyone having surgery, and to know what effects they can have.

There are 2 types of weight loss surgeries, restrictive and malabsorptive.

• Restrictive procedures force the patient to decrease food consumption. These procedures do not disrupt the regular digestive process.
• Malabsorptive procedures cause food to be inadequately digested so that it is eliminated in the stool. These procedures do interrupt the regular digestive process, and can lead to conditions such as anemia and malnutrition if great care is not taken to ensure nutritional maintenance post-surgery.

While weight loss surgery can help those who are morbidly obese and have struggled to lose weight for a long time lost the excess weight, it should not be seen as a magic pill. The surgeries will help patients lose a lot of weight, but it is still up to the patient to change eating behavior, exercise regularly, and be committed to a new lifestyle for the rest of his or her life.

Wayne Mcgregor has a degree in nutrition and dietetics, a diploma in fitness training, and a wealth of experience in helping people to lose weight and build muscle. His website provides hundreds of free weight loss articles, sample diets, tools and charts of calorie content of different foods.

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Aerobics are a waste of time. You can burn fat and improve your health without cardio. Long, slow to moderate intensity cardio training, which is what you see most people still doing in the gym, is not really the best way to shed fat.

Interval training, which is periods of short hard exercise followed by short periods of recovery, works better for fat loss, according to both Canadian and Australian researchers (plus hundreds of advanced trainers throughout the world).

An interval might last 30 seconds to 60 seconds, and it would be hard work, harder than normal cardio. Each work interval is followed by 30 to 90 seconds of very easy pace. So if you're running on a treadmill you might run at 7 mph for your work interval and then go all the way down to 3 mph for a walk for your rest. That's what we use instead of slow cardio. All it takes is 20 minutes of interval training to get better results than 40 or 60 minutes of slow cardio.

Now the research and experience is showing that the intervals not only as effective, but it's even more effective in most cases. And also you're doing fewer repetitions. So, you know, every time you run we'll count that as repetitions, so if you run for 60 minutes you're looking at maybe 3,000, 4,000 repetitions in a slow cardio workout where you're doing probably one-third of that or even one-fifth of that in interval workout.

And that leads to less overuse injuries and that's one of the big problems with long slow cardio is that a lot of people end up in the physiotherapy office getting some type of therapy for their overuse injuries. Runners are in there all the time getting their injuries looked after.

So, we're trying to cut back on the volume of work, cutting back on the quantity and focusing on the quality. And like I said, we started off just by doing it to save time and now we're also finding out that we're actually getting more results.

Pick from a big variety of interval methods. It doesn't just have to be running on a treadmill. Clients have started to incorporate a lot of jump rope intervals, which jump rope can be very intense, so I think that's a great, you know, just think of ways that you can make things fun and things that you may enjoy doing.

You might not enjoy running, so find something that you do enjoy doing like jump roping or maybe getting on a stationary bike, but do it, make it real intense for a shorter period of time, then back up that intensity and do a interval type workout and I think you're going to have fun doing it.

To me it's more fun than walking for an hour on a treadmill and you're going to get more benefit out of it and it's going to take a less amount of time. Less amount of workout time, better results, and more fun. You're looking at probably at least a dozen different ways you can do interval training. Sports are intervals. And again that's more fun. You can also do biking or rowing. There's all types of traditional cardio machine that can be used.

We also use sometimes kettlebells and we also use body weight circuits, which are not really interval training but they're not strength training and they're definitely not cardio, but we find that body weight circuits are beneficial in a whole bunch of different ways.

They like interval training to help burn calories and lose body fat, but also because most people are doing exactly what we're doing right now, which is sitting in a chair all day, they're either driving or they're at work and they're in that one posture. Then they get in an elliptical machine and it's not much different.

Don't get stuck in a rut. Move your body.

So there's a whole lot to be said for the body weight circuit training. You can definitely find some of my circuit training videos on YouTube, will give you lots of ideas, but basically what we do there is we generally will take an upper body exercise and a lower body exercise or a whole bunch of them and we'll alternate between upper and lower. Maybe we'll do six or eight exercises in a circuit, take a minute rest, and then go through that again.

Twenty minutes of that, it goes by a lot faster. Interval training goes by a lot faster than regular cardio. Cardio is slow and boring. Bodyweight training is not. Interval training is over fast.

So what we're really trying to do is show people that there's so many other options to getting a better body than what they've read in the muscle magazines or Shape Magazine for the last 20 years since the 1980s that you have to do an hour of circuit training with machines and then an hour on the cardio machine.

That's not a great way to live life and it's not the best way to get results, especially when you look at the body in terms of everything from not only how it looks but also how it moves with the mobility.

And these days were just so immobile in our daily lives that we need to get more movement patterns into our training sessions. And again it's more variety and a lot more fun. So drop the slow cardio and do some type of fat burning interval training to lose belly fat.

Use fast fat burning workouts with bodyweight exercises and interval training

The benefits of physical activity are numerous and very well documented. Aside from substantially reducing the risk of dying of a heart attack, regular physical activity decreases the risk for stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain forms of cancer. Regular physical activity helps to build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints and reduces the risk of arthritis and osteoporosis. Regular physical activity helps reduce the symptoms of arthritis and degenerative joint disease and reduces the falls among older adults. Regular exercise has even been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. As overwhelming as these benefits are, the sad fact is that less than half American adults do not get enough physical activity to provide health benefits. Less than one third of adults in our country are physically active in their leisure time. The good news is, its never too late to reap the benefits of an active lifestyle.

Activities performed at a higher intensity or longer duration generally offer greater health benefits; this however, may not be a realistic goal or starting point for everyone. Healthy benefits can be gained from activity as simple as a brisk 30 minute walk five or more times a week. Life can be busy and hectic but with a little creativity and planning every body can make room for physical activity. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Replace that coffee or cigarette break with a fitness break by talking a brisk walk or doing some stretches at your desk. Play with the kids or the dog. Instead of driving around to find the closest parking spot, park farther away and enjoy the walk. Remember when it comes to physical activity every little bit helps.

To reap the full health benefit of physical activity an exercise plan should address the five components of physical fitness as outlined by the Centers of Disease control. These five components include cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, and flexibility. In future columns we will more specifically address these individual components, as well other pertinent topics such as nutrition, weight management and injury prevention. Information that will help you stay Looking Better, Feeling Better, and Playing Better! But in the mean timeGet Moving!

Bill Scibetta, RN, NSCA-CPT

Bill is the founder and President of Precision Fitness Personal Training Centers in the Charlotte, NC area and co-author of the book "Play Better Longer!" Peak Performance and Injury Prevention for Golf. Bill is a licensed Registered Nurse as well as a National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer. After spending years practicing in the specialty of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Bill has dedicated his career to helping individuals identify and overcome obstacles that stand in the way of optimal wellness and peak physical performance.

The maple syrup diet has gained some attention lately, due in part to the singer Beyonce having used this diet to lose weight for a new movie she is starring in. And while this fad diet is unique, is it a diet plan that you should seriously consider trying? Here's a closer look that should provide you with the answers.

What Is The Maple Syrup Diet?

The diet involves using the following ingredients:

3 quarts of water

1 cup of genuine maple syrup (real maple syrup)

1 cup of lemon juice

1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper

You then mix the ingredients together and drink 8-10 glasses of the mixture throughout the day for up to 10 days, which is when you must quit.

What Can You Expect?

Without getting too graphic here, this diet is a cleanser. That means you can expect to have a lot of diarrhea in the first few days.

But that may be the least of your problems. You will also experience hunger, irritability, low energy levels, aches, pains and a roller coaster ride with your blood sugar levels. Needless to say, this diet plan can be dangerous for many people with other health related issues. It should only be attempted after getting your doctors approval.

Does The Diet Work?

The short answer is yes. There is no doubt that the maple syrup diet will create weight loss. Even with 10 glass of this mixture, your body is only consuming roughly 500 calories. Following this diet, it would be impossible NOT to lose weight. But, that weight loss come with a pretty steep price though.

What's The Bottom Line?

Although you will have to ultimately decide if this diet is one that you want to tackle, it goes without saying that there are much better, as well as much safer, diets than the maple syrup diet. Even if you use this plan to lose weight with, once you stop you will gain it all back quickly. Because of the damage this diet can do to your system it is not one that I could recommend for anyone.

You can find out more on the Maple Syrup Diet as well as much more about all types of different diets and weight loss issues by visiting: http://TheDietForum.net

Xenadrine EFX claims to be a clinically proven potent ephedra free thermogenic fat burner that is capable of increasing an individual's metabolic rate. My immediate concern after initial analysis of the Cytodyne Xenadrine EFX formula is that it appears that the formulator of Xenadrine EFX may have confused the definition of increased metabolic rate with over stimulation. Giving the Xenadrine EFX product the benefit of the doubt wasn't difficult for me because although their formula seemed somewhat light from an ingredient quality perspective, I had to give them kudos for their conceptual efforts.

The manufacturers of Xenadrine EFX have incorporated some fancy names for the proprietary blends they used like Isotherm and Thermodyne, keeping in the back of your mind they are just names and don't have any influence on the performance of the formula. They also decided to utilize synonyms that had a more appealing or technical look to them instead of using the more common names, for instance the 3,3,45, 7-pentahydroxy-flavone, which is commonly known as Quercetin.

I also have considerable concern regarding their label claim that Xenadrine EFX is clinically proven, you would assume that this meant proven to support weight loss or management and the ability to burn fat. After recognizing this I sourced the clinical papers they so kindly made available on their web site. After reviewing the papers, it was clear that such a label claim could not be supported, and that it was a bit confusing to the consumer. What the label could say is Clinically Proven to be Safe for 14 days, which reflects the design of the Xenadrine EFX papers. The research doesnt show any evidence of increasing the rate of fat lipolysis or any catalytic potential, it does show an increase in resting heart rate and thermogenic potential, supporting greater calories utilized. This evidence may support the prevention of weight gain under the direction of a controlled diet and exercise program. They seem to state the obvious in two of the papers available; Weight control is mandated by two methods: reducing energy intake or increasing energy expenditure now this is profound! In order to truly raise basal metabolic activity in order to burn fat is to directly stimulate or support the Thyroid hormone T3, which effectively oxidizes fat producing energy. This is one of the weaknesses of the Xenadrine EFX formula. There is no component(s) in Xenadrine EFX to support fat metabolism directly.

After a further evaluation of the formula I agree with the utilization of the -sympathicomimetics, which are a blend of adrenergic amines (synephrine, n-methyltryamine, hordinine, octopamine, tyramine) in the Bitter Orange extract. This will facilitate a greater potential for the utilization of energy substrates. Coupled with the energy yielding Seropro (cocoa extract yielding theobromine), which stimulates but doesnt over excite the central nervous system or interfere by extending the cyclic adenosine monphosphate levels, which may in turn cause irritability or sleeplessness. Cytodyne should be commended for the inclusion of these ingredients in their product.

On the other hand the composition of the remaining active ingredients for the Xenadrine EFX formula doesn't make as much sense structure function wise. I see an extreme potential for over stimulation from neurotransmitter precursors; Tyroplex (l-tyrosine, acetyl-l-tyrosine), they are mainly for the production of a catacholamine known as norepinephrine an excitatory neurotransmitter that has no effect on fat metabolism and is generally inactivated by monoamine oxidase in the cell. Combined with the abundance of caffeine (green tea extract, yerbe mate), one may experience a feeling a trusty buzz. This combination could produce negative sensitivity; sleeplessness, irritability, and nervous energy that may leave a user feeling uncomfortable. If your sensitive to stimulants you should keep this in mind if you are considering taking any stimulant based weight loss product.

As a final observation, I noticed that the ingredient declaration and label copy did not support any of the patented or copyrighted raw materials that you often find in other top notch weight loss products. Inclusion of such ingredients often supports some clinical validation for effectiveness and technical support for credibility; this tells me that this probably did not occur because of production budgetary restrictions. This is where Xenadrine EFX falls a bit short. I wish they had put a bit more focus on quality and not necessarily quantity of ingredients.

In conclusion, the Xenadrine EFX by formula evaluation is a very respectable product but it has some slight loose ends from an ingredient quality standpoint. All in all, if you are watching your diet and doing some form of regular exercise you should find Xenadrine EFX to be helpful in rounding out your program.

Created by Peter Bracato
2005 ConsumerHealthDigest.com

Peter Bracato is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author. Many of his insightful supplement articles can be found at the premier online health news magazine http://www.consumerhealthdigest.com