December 24, 2017
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Conventional wisdom has not really helped matters when figuring out the best way to stay on the fitness task before you. This is because there are certain days you will feel you are not just ready for any fitness routine.   But there are some tips that can help you stay on your weight loss goal for as long as you want.

Set attainable goals

If you are trying to lose bulk, there is no better way to achieve it than setting realistic goals.  Set fitness goals with milestones to cross at each stage. As you meet the goal milestones, it will help you stay motivated for a very long time.

Reward yourself

Just as reward plays a motivational role in other spheres of life, it can also motivate you to stay on with your fitness goal.  But the best motivation you can give yourself is to know what you want to achieve at the end of the routine. If you are very serious about reaching that fitness goal, you will definitely be self motivated.

Have a regular workout time

Have a proper schedule and try as much as possible to follow that schedule.  The more time you allow your body to adjust to the schedule, the more motivated you will be.

Add fun and variety to your workout

As humans, we all need a little bit of fun on what we do to stay motivated. If you are exercising alone, you can look for a partner to make it more interesting. Also, you need to select workouts and activities you truly enjoy.  This way, it will be hard to lose motivation.

If you are really finding it quite a challenging task to stay motivated on your fitness routine, you are not alone.  A lot of people begin their fitness routine and find it difficult to stay motivated enough for a long time.  The above tips will help you burn fat fast and achieve your fitness goals.


December 24, 2017
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If you are looking to shed some pounds, trying to achieve that goal shouldn’t be a torture. You need to follow some simple steps and tips to become healthier and thinner in a short while. Read on to find out the best tips to lose bulk.

Take snacks but do it rightly

In the past, taking in-between meals used to be a no-no for weight loss enthusiasts. But today, nutritionists have discovered that taking the right snacks with nutritional packages can actually help you. Those who take protein rich snacks are more likely to avoid junk foods than those who don’t.

Eat without distractions

A new study has reported that eating while driving, texting, or watching TV can make you consume 40% more calories than normal. If there are distractions like these during the meal, you may likely eat more than you should.

Exercise regularly

We can’t stress the importance of exercise to weight loss enough here. Squats, lunges, and push-ups can help build muscle mass to a great extent. And of course, we all know that more muscle leads to higher metabolism.

Have the mentality to say no

If you have cravings for foods your body would not like, you need to try as much as possible to overcome that urge. This is one of the reasons why many people do not follow their routine. Although you cannot completely do away with all your cravings, controlling them is the key to maintaining your weight loss goal.

Watch your level of alcohol intake

You might just want to consume a single cosmopolitan can or margarita, but that single act can produce hundreds of calories. It’s not bad to treat yourself, but you should cut back on the alcohol intake.

Finally, always have some fruits daily and sleep longer.


December 24, 2017
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Different foods have different ways they affect the body. They have different degree of effects when it comes to hormones, hunger, and how calories are burn.  If you are looking to lose weight, there are certain natural foods that can help you do that. Below are the best natural foods to consume when you want to lose weight.

Lean Beef

Beef has received widespread condemnation as a type of food that contributes to weight gain. But the fact is that it has been wrongly accused.  Although meat becomes unhealthy when it is processed, recent studies have discovered that unprocessed meat is very friendly because it is rich in protein. And of course, we all know that protein plays a very important role in anyone’s quest to lose weight.

Leafy Greens

These include swiss chards, collars, spinach, as well as kale. Leafy greens play a very important role in the body as they are high in fiber but low in carbohydrates and calories. Fiber, in particular, keeps you full for a long time and prevents you from eating too much.

Salmon

This is one of the best natural foods to consume when you want to lose weight fast. Apart from being very satisfying, salmon has relatively few calories and helps you stay full for a very long time.  One may say because it’s an oily fish, it may not be good to burn fat. But the reverse is the case here. The fish supplies a considerable amount of iodine and is rich in omega-3 fats and proteins.

Boiled Potatoes

Boiled potatoes are essential for optimal health and weight loss.  They are very rich in potassium, a nutrient a lot of people don’t get much in their diet.  But most importantly, boiled potatoes are known to make people naturally full, which will help you stay oust of careless eating.

 

Other best natural foods to consume when you want to lose weight include chia seeds, whole grains, avocados, cottage cheese, beans, and tuna.


December 22, 2017
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We all have different body shapes. There are people shaped like pears, others are shaped like hour glass, while some are slim built and shaped like chili pepper. Your body responds differently to the type of foods you consume because they are structured differently. That’s why people need to train their body according to their body composition. If you have an hour glass shaped body, it means you are the curvy type.  If you are curvaceous like Scarlett Johansson or Beyonce, there are special exercises meant for your body type to burn fat.

Best exercise for an hour glass shaped body

People with curvy body shapes tend to gain a lot when they start gaining weight. At times, it may seem almost uncontrollable. They surely have the right curves but lack muscle tone all over the body.  It’s therefore important for these groups of people to engage in full-body toning exercises. If they stay without exercises they may gain tremendous weight, especially in the upper arms and the thighs.

When exercising, they should concentrate more on their core, triceps, shoulders, thighs, as well as butt. Workouts like lateral step-ups, tai chi lunge, pushups, glute bridge, mermaid, lift-off lunge, and hundred on the ball are great for people with this body structure.  Glute bridge in particular trains the triceps, core, and butt while lateral step-ups concentrate more on the thighs and increases the heart rate for burning more calories. These exercises are not just important for gaining muscle, but vital to help you lose bulk. Concentrating on diets alone will not be enough for these groups of people to prevent gaining weight.

These are the best exercise for an hour glass shaped body. You can do these to train the most vulnerable parts of your body and help you burn fat fast.


December 21, 2017
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We all crave to have that perfect athletic body we will be proud of to showcase at the beach. But behind every successful goal in life there is always hard work. If you are looking to lose weight and stay very fit, remember that you need to work for it. Although attaining fitness is not a daunting task, it doesn’t have to come on a platter of gold.  The best way to stay motivated on your weight lose goal is to always remember the reason to start. Maybe you are preparing for a sporting activity or you just want to reduce your weight, your motivation will depend largely on how serious you are in achieving your goal.

So many people find it quite difficult to stay motivated in the weight loss goals, and there are several reasons attributed to that. If you have worked out or been on diet for a long time without any visible improvements, you are likely going to lose motivation to continue. This is usually the case when you set unrealistic goals, like trying to lose about 10 pounds in 2 weeks. Weight loss is a steady process because you can’t push your body more than it wants you to push it.  If you take it too far, your progress is most likely going to stall.

Go steady and keep things simple

To get the most out of your fitness and weight loss goal, follow a diet plan that includes workouts. Try to record your performance and improvements as you add more workouts to your routine.  If possible, record the diets you take and check your weight weekly. This will let you know how you have improved and which areas of your dieting are yielding the most results.  If you always remember the reason to start dieting, it will be very difficult to lose focus and motivation.


December 15, 2017
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There are certainly different ways to lose weight, but not all of them will be the right plan for you. We have different body structures and eating habits, and what works for one person may not work for another individual. However, most weight loss plans will definitely have certain features in common. Below are three simple steps for anyone to follow for effective weight loss.
1. Minimize your intake of starches and sugar
These are foods with the highest impact on the stimulation of insulin in the body. If you are not already aware, insulin is the body’s primary fat storage hormone. If insulin is down, stored fat will have an easy passage from the body. Another main reason to lower insulin is the fact that the kidney removes excess water and sodium out of the body, which minimizes redundant water waste.
2. Take a lot of vegetables, fat and protein
Your meal should have a vegetable source, a fat source as well as a protein source. There are different good protein sources such as eggs, fish and seafood, meat, beans, and peas. While you are trying to lose weight, you still need to build your body mass (muscles), and there is no better way to achieve this than proper intake of protein. With high protein diet, your desire for constant food will be minimized to a great extent. This will definitely reduce your desire to take late night foods and in-between meals that can increase your calorie intake. Apart from protein, always include low-calorie vegetables such as cabbage, spinach, and lettuce in your diet. A diet rich in meat and vegetables will have all the minerals, vitamins, and fiber your body needs.
3. Finally, do not neglect exercises
It’s quite interesting to see so many dieters concentrate on foods alone without paying equal attention to exercises. If you want to shed fat, the fastest way this can be done is through exercise. Do workouts regularly and combine it with proper diet to get the best results. Losing weight is not rocket science. The best way is to follow the simple weight loss tips and keep your diets free of calories. It might not be a rapid process, but gradually you will start seeing results as you comply with your weight loss routine.