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Weight Loss - Attacking the Root of the Problem
Garlic And Weight LossYou have never had it so good. Losing weight was never such a wonderful experience. But thanks ..... So many people these days are wondering about the most efficient
way to keep their metabolism going and at the same time are
looking for results that are permanent. The answer to this
question is not that difficult as we will begin to examine.
To start off, most people associate aerobic activity with weight
loss when they picture the exercise portion of a weight loss
program. You know, the classic fitness instructor in leggings
leading out a fitness class, 'One and two...' While this view is
not wrong it is only half of the battle.
While aerobic activity does burn fat and spikes the metabolism
that spike isn't permanent. You need some other way to keep your
metabolic rate higher than average all of the time. This way
your body will burn calories more efficiently allowing you to
eat more food and also burn more calories at rest. For this you
need more lean muscle mass because fat does not burn calories.
It just sits there.
The most efficient way to add more muscle mass to your body is
through a light weight training program for the beginner or
light calisthenics if you don't have weights of any kind. There
are also other creative ideas for those who don't have weights
or don't want to join a gym for some reason, whether it be
finances or a lack of self-esteem.
Atkins Diet Yes Or NoCopyright 2004 by http://www.organicgreens.us and Loring Windblad. This article may be freely .....
As a note to any women who are wondering...no, you will not look
like a bodybuilder. I can back this up with a number of reasons.
1. These women are the select few out of thousands who have the
genetic potential to build themselves up to that point. 2. These
women take advantage of the genetics they have by spending hours
a day in the gym training extremely hard. 3. Most of the
hardcore ladies are on muscle building drugs.
For those men and women who are busy and/or have better things
to do (and who doesn't) three times a week should be sufficient.
You could try Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday or possibly Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, whichever is better for you. This way your
body will receive sufficient rest between sessions.
On your first workout try exercising your chest, shoulders and
triceps. On your second workout try working your back and biceps
and on your last workout of the week try legs. Your workouts
don't have to be long or strenuous. In future articles we will
explore beginning routines as well as more advanced ones. You
can repeat this process every week. Remember, the more muscle
you have the more calories you will burn.
Combined with moderate aerobics you can expect to see dramatic
results not only in your appearance but in your metabolic rate
over the course of just a few months. Just remember to be
consistent. That is the key. It is not how long or hard you go
in one session that counts but what you do over a longer period
of time that really matters. Don't get discouraged and keep
focussed. You will see some who are a little over zealous after
they watch a Rocky movie for example, and then they will go and
work out like they have never worked out before but then they
will stop for the next few months. As you probably have guessed,
this is definitely the wrong approach although their intentions
might have been sincere.
Besides the benefits already mentioned there are also additional
benefits directly related to weight loss concerning your
appearance itself when you are toned. For men, you will have
that 'v' taper in your back creating the illusion of a smaller
waist. The same goes for women. If your shoulders are widened a
little your waist will also appear to be smaller. The same is
also true if you have a good outer sweep in your quadriceps
(outer thigh). And combined with fat burning aerobics, you can
expect your results to be twofold.
About the author:
Randy Mclean has a diploma in Fitness and Nutrition from
Education Direct, a YMCA individual conditioning certificate and
is the author of Instinct - Master Your Mind And Your Body! For
free tips and tricks visit www.weightlossguidance.com
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