on 8/1/2010
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Weight loss motivation usually begins when you have become motivated to improve in other areas of your life. I'm not a psychologist, but I am a human. I know that when I am "messed up" in other areas of my life, it can sometimes be hard to exercise regularly and lose weight or maintain weight. Its also easier to eat those fatty "comfort foods" that pack on the pounds quickly.
I'm guessing you're not too much different from me. Are there other things in your life hindering your motivation to lose weight and burn fat. Some things that limit us are:
1. Fear of setting goals because of fear of failure. According to experts, setting low goals or no goals means you don't have to live up to high expectations.
2. When you have tried everything and nothing has worked, its easier to just give up. Don't give up. Keep trying. All it takes is the right exercise and nutrition program to help you succeed.
3. You will never reach your weight loss a... read more
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on 12/18/2009
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Live healthier by following my Top 10 Eating Tips!
Your fat loss and weight loss success or failure will depend on what you eat and how much.
1. Make the commitment to change your eating habits no matter what it takes...this commitment will help you overcome the stumbles and setbacks along the way. Get and follow a healthy meal plan as soon as possible!
2. Start keeping a food journal as soon as possible! Research has proven that you will have a better chance of succeeding with your nutrition plan and fat loss if you keep a food journal! By logging your actual food choices, you are holding yourself accountable throughout the day. You will also be forced to plan your meals better and avoid binge eating and emotional eating.
3. Get an accountability partner such as a spouse, friend or personal trainer. You can challenge each other to make good food choices.
4. Add healthy foods to your menu that you like. You are more likel... read more
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on 3/4/2009
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Do you need to kick your workouts into a "different gear" to break through your weight loss plateau? Then, My Fitness Hut's "March Madness" Medicine Ball Workout will help you blast fat like never before!
My medicine ball workouts will challenge your body in all 3 planes of motion while ramping up your metabolism and burning fat....and, the workout only takes 50 minutes!
One more thing, you can do this workout anywhere (as with all Fitness Hut workouts)!
Get your March Madness medicine ball workout today and get your "MOJO ON!"
"Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!"
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Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegre... read more
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on 3/4/2009
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If you don't regularly use medicine balls in your workouts, you're missing out! Start playing with your medicine balls more!
One of the toughest things for people to understand is that you need to exercise using "your natural motions." No two bodies are exactly alike....that's why you shouldn't exercise exclusively on machines. Machines limit you to "that machine's" pre-determined range of motion.
Any personal trainer worth her or his salt will watch to see what your "natural motions" are and adapt the workouts to you!
Medicine ball workouts can be a refreshing way to workout for you and can help you burn more fat.....your muscles will learn to "fire in a more natural pattern."
Stay tuned this week for more information on medicine ball workouts....and, while you're at it get your My Fitness Hut "March Madness" Medicine Ball Workout today!
Or, become a My Fitness Hut Fan on Facebook and get this medicine ball workout for ... read more
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on 2/25/2009
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What do I mean by "exercise groove?" Get to know yourself (emotions) and your body......this is what I mean:
When I train people, it takes alot of energy out of me.....guess what? I still exercise on most days and some of those days "I don't feel like exercising."
Here are some tactics I use:
1. I know when I need to change up my routine. On some days, I will split my workouts into 2 separate workouts, such as weight training during the day and cardio later on.
2. Sometimes, I just need a day off (even on a scheduled workout day).
3. When I'm really dragging, exercising outdoors always does the trick. Actually, my first preference is to exercise outside (especially in 100 degree heat)!
4. Doing something totally different often works for me---such as playing soccer or flag football (by the way, these are 2 of the best cardio workouts).
5. Hanging out at the gym works. It helps to see other people... read more
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