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Optimal Metabolism

To help you lose weight you need to rev up your metabolism and give it that extra heave-ho. You have tried to consume fewer calories and exercise more and those are both great things to do and highly essential in the weight loss battle, but you feel like you are missing the mark somehow. As you get older your metabolism slows down, especially around the mid to late 30s mark. Losing weight becomes tougher. To help you in the weight loss adventure there are some great metabolism boosters to keep in mind that will help you to get those pounds … Continue reading →

Obesity = Slow Metabolism, Right?

We all know someone who seems to have won the biological lottery – you know what I’m talking about – the person who can eat anything they want and never seem to gain any weight? They can eat cheesecake morning, noon and night and they’ll still be svelte and skinny. Most of us attribute it to their high metabolism – after all, why else would they be able to eat that way? The truth is, metabolism doesn’t have as much to do with our weight as we might like to believe. People who slightly built or thin often have a … Continue reading →

Jillian Michaels-30 Day Shred

This DVD by Jillian Michaels will take you on a total fitness workout unlike any you have had before. Featuring three levels of workouts even Level 1 proves to be challenging. Jillian is no slacker and takes no excuses in her methods for getting fit. The workouts will have you feeling toned and you can almost feel the fat melting off you when she is finished. Each workout is about 30 minutes in length and using aerobics, kickboxing, jumps, push-ups and more this DVD will have your heart pumping. Jillian knows how to get results and she has proven that … Continue reading →

Weight Loss Terms to Know

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We throw a lot of specific words around when we discuss weight loss issues. I thought it was high time we clarify them. Adipose Tissue: Body fat. Aerobic: The kind of exercise that get’s you breathing fast and heavy. Anaerobic: Exercise that uses muscles at high intensity and a high rate of work for a short period of time. Resistance training is a form of anaerobic exercise. Basal Metabolic Rate: (BMR) The number of calories your body needs to just exist, not move. Body Mass Index: (BMI) A number achieved through height & weight measurements. It is fairly inaccurate when … Continue reading →

Avoiding the Infamous Freshman 15

In just a few short weeks, former high school seniors will begin their college careers and in so doing will put themselves at risk for what is commonly known as ‘the freshman 15’. There are numerous factors that contribute to the average 15 pound weight gain that a college freshman accumulates. A new schedule, weeks on end of stressful studying, lack of monitoring (mom isn’t making your meals for you), social opportunities where fried food and pizza abound, as well as those dining hall buffets–all combine to make freshman (especially females) pack on a few pounds. I never gained a … Continue reading →

Fitness Tips: Too Few Calories Can Be a Problem

I hate Catch-22s and when it comes to fitness and weight loss, you find a lot of catch-22s. One of these catch-22s is that while eating less may seem to constitute a result of weight loss – too few calories can actually be a problem for anyone who is looking to shape up or lose weight. When you cut back on calories too much, your body is biologically programmed to protect itself from various environmental conditions including starvation. So when you don’t eat enough, your body goes into starvation mode. When your body does this, it begins hording every calorie … Continue reading →