How To Lose Belly Fat in One Week

This looks very useful indeed.  We all find the stomach fat really stubborn but this will help a lot.

How To Lose Belly Fat Fast in One Week

This is a great no nonsense aid in weight loss

Simple Common Sense Ideas That Work!

This guy really does speak a great deal of sense on his video.  The best ideas always seem to be the simplest.

This One is Delicious!

I have tried this one out myself and it really does make a pleasant change if you are on a diet.

7 Tips to a Flat Stomach in 7 Days

These tips can really help you to a flat stomach in a short space of time.  I reckon it is the cumulative effect of all 7 tips that really do the trick.

6 Tips To Control Your Food Cravings

This video gives practical help backed up by the science so you know it works

Why Most People Fail at Losing Weight

Why do so many people fail at losing weight? Is it because they are lazy? No. Is it because they are addicted to food? No. Is it because they aren’t good at exercising? No. Failure at weight loss stems from a few main factors:

• People don't truly understand the risks of being overweight. Why do most want to lose weight? Most would say to look better. Looking better certainly is a benefit of losing weight, but this shouldn’t be the sole reason to lose weight. There is a 1000 pound gorilla in the room and it’s often ignored. Being overweight for a long period of time kills thousands of people each year. Thousands of studies have shown and proven without any doubt that losing body fat will improve and lengthen your life. Knowing the dangers of being overweight is a tremendous motivator to not only lose fat, but to keep it off.
• People don't commit to permanent lifestyle changes. So many people think of a "diet" as something temporary. When they are on a "diet" they restrict themselves so much that they are miserable. Sooner or later failure is inevitable because of the unreasonable demands of most "diets." Some of these diets force you to only eat certain foods (e.g., no carbs, special soups etc…) You, like myself, have probably tried them before. The key to losing weight long term is to make gradual lifestyle changes you can stick to forever.
• Most individuals are not provided the truthful facts of losing weight and becoming healthier. With the conflicting information in the media, and all of the different lose weight quick fad diets, it’s understandable why so many people really don’t know the truth about losing fat and keeping it off long term.
• Most people don't understand they are constantly either gaining fat, or losing fat. There is no in-between. Some people justify binging or giving up because they hit a small road-block. This isn’t an all or nothing game. For example, when I was overweight, if I ate an unhealthy lunch, I’d go ahead and eat an unhealthy dinner since I already "messed up" the day. Or I’d say, I’ll start eating healthy on Monday since I’ve already eaten poorly this weekend. Every person at times eats too much. The successful people will not let a road bump completely derail their entire lifestyle change. If you are not implementing positive lifestyle changes and losing weight, you are gaining weight. Again, there is no "in-between."
• Most people don't realize what they consume each day. So many overweight people eat thousands of extra calories and fat without realizing it. It’s tough to know if you are gaining weight or losing weight each day unless you are keeping an eye on what you’re consuming.
  
  This article was written by Mandy, the creator of FreeWeightloss.com, and the author of the Ultimate Weight Loss eBook.

3 Simple (And Very Effective) Ways to Lose a Lot of Weight and Body Fat Withoout Really Trying

You may have just read that title and one of two things happened: One, you are jumping for joy right now and you can't wait to find out what those 3 simple and effective ways to lose a lot of weight and body fat are. Or two, you are making a funny face indicating skepticism! Well, whatever way you may feel, in this article I'm going to talk about 3 things I did (and still do) that will help you drop pounds of fat and improve your overall health... WITHOUT REALLY TRYING!

Now, before I start, I just want to clarify that these methods do require INITIAL action in order for them to work by themselves. So, with all that said...

1.) One of the best and most recommended things you could ever do to ensure you decrease your body fat is to build lean muscle. Most people focus heavily on cardio, and that's okay (if you're doing the right type of cardio... which would be short high intensity cardio or high intensity interval cardio to lose fat, and then low intensity cardio to keep it off). However, if you need to get in shape, building lean muscle is VERY important. Why? Well, if you build lean muscle, your body will burn off calories WHILE YOU REST!

This is better known as the after burn effect. What this means is that when you build lean muscle, your body will continue to burn calories after your workout is done. The reason why this happens is because your body has to repair and rebuild muscle cells after a resistance training workout.

To REALLY increase this effect, I strongly recommend you focus on doing compound resistance training. This type of muscle-building workout involves using more than one muscle group at a time, and it involves using your larger muscle groups. Examples of this type of weight training would be dead-lifts, pull-ups, squats, etc.

2.) Another way you can lose a lot of weight and fat without doing anything (in a sense) is to start getting more sleep. You would be absolutely AMAZED at how quickly your body will start getting in better shape, how more energetic you will start feeling, how less stressed out you'll start feeling, and more, if you start getting at least 7 hours of sleep nightly.

But, besides the wonderful benefits of getting more sleep, there is something else that happens as well. You could literally burn up to 500 calories while you sleep! This is because a good night's rest will allow your body to repair muscle tissue, detoxify, and more, and all of that requires energy (calories)!

3.) And last but certainly not least, another way you can speed up weight loss and improve your overall health without much effort is to do deep breathing exercises! The reason deep breathing is effective for losing weight is due to the chemical in our bodies called cortisol. This chemical is released when you are stressed out, feeling anxiety, or if you are in a dangerous situation. The first 2 things (feeling stressed and having anxiety) are something that happens with a lot of us on a daily basis. Because of this, you may find it extremely difficult trying to lose weight. Why is that? Well, if too much cortisol is being released on a daily basis, it will then be stored in your body as extra fat!

One way you can fight those negative emotions is by doing deep breathing exercises! Not only will it decrease stress so that you won't release cortisol, it also helps detoxify the body and increase your energy levels as well... plus MUCH more!

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Consume healthy snacks for weight loss

Snacking is almost universally viewed as bad for health, primarily because snacks are associated with convenience foods like chips, popcorn and soda. The last thing many of us imagine is that snacks can not only be healthy, but also supportive of weight loss regimes. In fact, some scientists now believe that healthy snacking may actually help dieters regulate their eating habits by learning to consume lighter meals.

Shed pounds by snacking

A study published in the December 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association suggests that there's a less renowned, but definitely positive side to snacking. Healthy snacks consisting of fresh raw fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, as well as unsweetened beverages, can actually help dieters in their efforts to shed those extra pounds.

The study was led by Dr. Anne McTiernan, a member of the Hutchinson Center's Public Health Sciences Division and the director of its Prevention Center. Her team discovered that individuals who eat mid-morning snacks can lose about 7 percent of their weight during the course of one year. Individuals who consume a healthful breakfast and lunch, but refrain from consuming unhealthy snacks, are able to lose about 11 percent of their total body weight in one year. Dr. McTiernan explained that snacking does not have to be bad for us, provided that we are careful with when and how we snack. She revealed that while snacking too soon after a meal will lead to weight gain, staying hungry for too long is just as bad, for it can sabotage dieting attempts. She also recommends replacing processed snacks with light, healthful foods that will actually support weight loss.

Dr. McTiernan further clarified that snacking which leads to weight gain is not a response to a genuine sensation of hunger, but rather a poor eating habit. Snacks that are eaten in response to a feeling of true hunger can help dieters stay confident, make careful food choices for their next meal and avoid binge eating. Moreover, the same study shows that women who consume about two snacks per day have a higher fiber intake when compared to women who don't regularly snack. Dietary fiber is vital to gut health and will help lower blood cholesterol.

Proteins - Top choice when snacking

So what is the secret formula to a healthy snack for weight loss? "Since women on a weight-loss program only have a limited number of calories to spend each day, it is important for them to incorporate nutrient-dense foods that are no more than 200 calories per serving," explains Dr. McTiernan. Some of the best snacks for a weight-loss program are proteins such as a small handful of nuts; non-starchy vegetables; fresh fruits; and non-calorie beverages, according to Dr. McTiernan.

But how exactly do these foods help? Omega-3 rich foods, such as nuts and seeds, can lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and elevate HDL (good) cholesterol levels in the blood. Precious phytochemicals found in green leafy vegetables neutralize free radicals, protect cell membranes, detoxify the liver for more efficient nutrient absorption, strengthen immunity and help regulate metabolic rates. Fiber-rich grains and fruits that are low in sugar give bulk to our stool, ensure gastrointestinal health, and provide satiation that keeps hunger away for longer.

Statistical data consistently shows that an overwhelming majority of Americans report snacking, and that this behavior occurs across both genders, as well as all age groups and cultural backgrounds. "Many people think that a weight-loss program has to mean always feeling hungry. Our study suggests that snacking may actually help with weight loss if not done too close to another meal, particularly if the snacks are healthy foods that can help you feel full without adding too many calories," concluded Dr. McTiernan.

Sources for this article include:

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20111128/Healthy-snacks-can-aid-weight-loss-efforts.aspx

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111128132716.htm

http://www.csnews.com/top-story-study__78_percent_of_americans_eat_snack_foods_for_lunch_-59914.html

Article by Michele Bosmier

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The Number 1 Secret to Keeping Weight Off

By Sherali S. Bharwani

A lot of things go up and down other than your weight. An elevator, a roller coaster, the stock market, a yo-yo! But you never worry about anything else. Well.. that's understandable.

You have tried everything from very common to very strange and sometimes downright crazy. Restricted foods, unbalanced diets, drugs, supplements, surgery, strenuous exercise are just a few to mention. But no matter what you do, your excess weight keeps coming back.

Everyone knows what to do but nobody really knows! Everyone has heard how to keep weight off. "Eat sensibly and exercise". But, few people manage to do it. 

That's because no matter how much advice they have heard, and no matter how motivated they are to succeed, most people still don't know the #1 secret to keeping off weight. What is that #1 secret?

The #1 secret to keeping off weight is maintaining an 'Energy Balance'. Your energy balance is simply the balance between how many calories your body absorbs and burns. Absorb more calories than you burn, and you gain weight. 

No matter what you eat or how much you eat, and no matter how active or inactive you are, your inability to properly modify your energy balance is the primary reason you can't keep the weight off!

And, if there is one thing that diets never tell you, it's how to properly modify and maintain your energy balance. In my opinion, they purposefully skip over all that 'boring energy balance stuff'. Why would they want you to know about it instead of keeping you going back to them to lose same 10, 20, 30 or more pounds over and over again.

So, how do you go about properly modifying your energy balance? By feel? No way! If that was possible, you would never have the weight problem in the first place!

Eating perfectly isn't the answer either. It's impossible for most people to eat perfectly most of the time. Even those people who manage to keep their weight off don't always eat perfectly. But nevertheless, somehow they still manage to keep their weight off.

Just exercising more isn't the answer either. Think about this. The more you exercise, the hungrier you get. And the hungrier you get, the more you eat! How do you manage weight then?

What's actually needed in order to keep a perfect Energy Balance is to have the right information with the right tools to assist you with determining your exact calorie and exercise needs and designing your daily diet menus. Only then, will you be able to keep off weight permanently!

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