April
26
2011
If you’re interested in trying the Fat Loss 4 Idiots Calorie Shifting diet, you can buy it here: http://trickyourmetabolism.com/recommends/calorieshiftingdiet/. But because the diet has zero support, you might be a bit concerned. I have a solution…the Fat Loss 4 Idiots Forum. After you purchase the diet here: http://trickyourmetabolism.com/recommends/calorieshiftingdiet/ join the forum here: Fat Loss 4 Idiots Forum.
Fat Loss 4 Idiots / Calorie Shifting Forum
Of all the FL4I forums out there, this one is the most comprehensive and I believe your best chance at success. The FL4I forum has members and moderators who are very well acquainted with the Calorie Shifting Diet who can answer questions and give you moral support. The site has before and after pictures of people who’ve done the Calorie Shifting diet and plenty of tips and diet substitutions.
Have you had success with the calorie shifting diet?
If so, please share your Fat Loss 4 Idiots results. Want to know about my journey with FL4I? I did an 11 day diet journal. Read my Fat Loss 4 Idiots Review.
April
19
2011
Diet Shakes Can Help You Jumpstart Weight Loss
One of the most difficult parts of losing weight for many dieters is jumpstarting the weight loss process. While diet and exercise are key to losing weight, using a weight loss shake can help you jumpstart your weight loss program . Some shakes are meant to replace whole meals, while others are meant to replace high calorie snacks. The two most popular types of shakes include meal replacement shakes and protein shakes. You can use both to help you lose weight, jumpstart weight loss, and maintain a weight loss.
Using a Protein Shake to Help with Weight Loss
Protein shakes are a type of shake that, rather than replace a meal, can replace a snack or provide extra energy before a big workout. Most dietitians don’t recommend using protein shakes as meal replacements because they lack the necessary nutrients and vitamins found in meal replacement shakes.
If you’re trying to find enough energy to workout on a daily basis, you may find that protein shakes allow you to engage in a longer and harder workout, increasing your overall calorie loss. The ability to workout longer and harder has been what’s given protein shakes the reputation of being a weight loss shake. While you can use it as a diet shake, it’s best to use it as part of a healthy diet and exercise plan to help you lose the most.
Using a Diet Shake to Replace Meals
When you get tired of dieting and eating small meals, or weighing your food and counting calories, you may want to try a meal replacement shake. These shakes work because they include all of the essential vitamins, minerals, and nutritional value you need in one meal. When we eat a regular meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the foods include carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and a percentage of unhealthy things like excessive sodium, bad oils that increase cholesterol, and usually a lack of fiber.
With a meal replacement shake, you have everything you need in a filling beverage. Most shake manufacturers create shakes in appealing flavors such as chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. The flavors make you feel like you’re actually indulging in something sweet, when in reality you’re really controlling your calorie intake and helping your body lose weight. It’s not advisable to replace every meal with a shake, as the body needs to digest solid foods, but you might be advised to replace 1-2 meals daily with a weight loss shake for a 1-2 week period of time and see results.
Tip:
Consider a plan with 1 weight loss shake for breakfast , 1 bowl of sacred heart soup with a salad for lunch , and a healthy and nutrition-filled dinner with lean protein, complex carbs, and plenty of colourful vegetables. Add in 20 minutes a day of activity outside, at a gym, or workout at home…and you could start rapidly losing weight.
April
15
2011
Work Out at Home
Investing in Home Exercise
Fitness Goals and Space Availability
The first thing to consider is the space available in your home where you plan to store your equipment and exercise. Often, space availability will dictate what you can buy to help you reach your fitness goals. Measure the area and keep those measurements with you when you shop for fitness equipment.
Your fitness goal will also dictate the type of equipment you purchase. Is your sole goal to lose weight? Do you want to burn fat and tone up? Do you need to increase your cardiovascular activities? Do you want to build lean muscle mass? If you have a specific goal in mind such as a hiking or canoeing vacation, you should take that into account too.
The Best Exercise Equipment for your Home
Losing weight and boosting cardiovascular function could be well served with a Treadmill, elliptical, step climber, or similar home equipment
Training stations which incorporate weights or resistance mechanisms are a great choice for everyone from beginners to the advanced. These stations will help you work out each major muscle group from your arms and legs to your back and abdominal area. If strength training
Of course, you should also have some basic home exercise equipment that can easily be stored in a closet as well. A jump rope, resistance bands, free weights and even an exercise ball are great items to include in your fitness arsenal.
Working out in the privacy of your own home is convenient and can be a great way to get started on a fitness journey. It doesn’t take a lot of space and it really doesn’t take all that much time to get started.
Do you have a favourite home gym equipment suggestion? If so, please feel free to share!
