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Some people are rubbish at losing body fat all the time. That’s usually down to laziness, lack of will power, or misinformation by the media.

However, there are also many people who are great when they’re in a routine and in their usual environment, but fall apart during holidays. This can be holidays in terms of going away to somewhere hot and sunny, or holidays like Easter and Christmas.

They all tend to bring an abundance of food and drink which inevitably is going to end up in one or two places - your stomach and hips! This article will give you [ Read more ... ]

Sunday League football. Weekend tennis matches. Squash with colleagues after work. A round of golf with a client. Amateur sport is great but it has its dangers.

Many people claim that gym work is boring. Instead they would rather kick a ball around the park on a Sunday morning or hit balls over the net with friends of an evening in order to ‘get fit’.

This is great and I will always, always actively encourage people to engage in recreational or more competitive sport. However, a word of caution is necessary to try to reduce the vast number of injuries, both minor [ Read more ... ]

As a trainer I often get asked “What cardio should I be doing?” or “Is swimming better than running”. Another related question is “Will I burn more calories on this machine or that machine.”

Firstly what do you enjoy doing? I am not going to tell you to do your intervals with a particular form of cardiovascular work if you don’t enjoy it. You won’t stick to it and you will constantly dread your training which is not good for long-term progression!

For instance if you hate running or feel self-conscious in a swimming pool don’t force yourself to do it. [ Read more ... ]

“My cousin’s wedding is only a fortnight away! Oh no! Look at my waist. My relatives will start to wag their tongues about my weight. Oh dear, better start racking my brains for some reasons to skip this event.”

Does the above scenario sound familiar? Well, it happens very often, in fact, to many. But do not go popping pills recklessly as if it is some enjoyable snacks. Such actions are dangerous!

Here are some better ways to lose weight safely and progressively.

Your Lifestyle - Change It! The key to losing weight lies in changing your lifestyle. It is [ Read more ... ]

Sadly, many teens today are overweight and some battle obesity. This is a challenge that our children simply shouldn’t have to face alone. They deserve to have our help losing weight. Losing weight can be challenging and helping our teens lose weight gives them a much better life in so many ways. Fortunately, there are some easy and practical things you can do for your heavy teen to help them to lose weight.

Start your teen on a regimented weight loss plan. There are many healthy diets out there. You can easily ask your teen’s doctor for suggestions as [ Read more ... ]

There are literally thousands of weight loss programs on the market. When you do a search on the Internet for the top weight loss programs you get about 112,000,000 sites. Keep in mind that most of these are commercials for eBooks, dietary supplements and a host of other information but you can see that it is something people want.

We know that you have heard of the major programs like Jenny Craig, Nutri-systems and Weight Watchers but you may not know how to pick the right one for your needs, especially if you want to find rapid fat loss.

The good news [ Read more ... ]

One of the most difficult situations that many people have when they are trying to lose weight is how to approach the grocery store. It has so many delicious options that it can be difficult to figure out exactly what to do.

In order to be successful in this venture there are several ways to approach your food choices so you can continue your fat loss. The first step is to take a look at your needs and then make a list. Go beyond just filling your cabinets to something more meaningful.

Fill your grocery list with food items that are whole [ Read more ... ]

Everyone is trying to lose weight these days. Whether it is to lose belly fat or to find a quick way to fat loss people are looking for a quick fix. Maybe it is because we live in a society that is always on the go and we don’t like to wait for things.

Weight loss isn’t always that quick though and it is important to understand that although there are many promotions on TV and the Internet, they don’t always ring true. One thing to remember is that when you hear hype in the media, chances are it is just [ Read more ... ]