Archive for January, 2010
What Is The ONE Thing Standing In Your Way?
A new beginning… I debated with myself on this and thought about it for a couple of days…
Should I post this in Fit Fat Loss. It’s so much more than weight loss… I don’t know where to begin… But if there is ONE thing standing in your way to a healthy weight loss, let’s address it…
I want to share with you a re-launch of an amazing program designed and created by a friend of mine that has changed countless lives for the better.
I want you to at least go listen (yes, ‘listen’…as in actually stop and listen for real!) to what everyone is saying for yourself.
…Tap into Your 5 Centers of Power
This is an “Inner Circle” an inner circle of likeminded people formed to help you excel in every area of your life including
—> Your Body
—–> Your Mind
——-> Your Spirit
———> Your Relationships
———–> Your Wealth
…Tap into Your 5 Centers of Power
It is also backed and taught by a team of professional coaches who will not let you fail!
Why is it so special that it is being re-launched?
What system am I talking about?
What amazing audio do you get at no charge just for visiting the page?
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Click on one of the links for more info and several other exciting bonuses (all free, no cost) besides the empowering audio just for visiting the website.
To your success and well-being,
Aden
Dealing With The Problem Of Belly Fat
I’ve said it a couple of times already… making simple changes to your eating habits will contribute to a healthy weight loss… a fit fat loss.
There is a misconception that turning unwanted belly fat into a toned set of 6 pack abs (or even just a firm, flattened stomach) requires punishing exercise with multiple routines of stomach crunches and sit-ups. However, the truth is, that these exercises just tone the muscle underneath and do not actually tackle the problem of burning off belly fat. Your bad luck… no one will notice all your hard work in getting those abs if they are still hidden under several layers of fat!
So, before you try burning off the excess fat from around your belly, address the problem of how it got there in the first place. You’ll find it was… your diet.
Still consuming saturated fats and processed meats like bacon and bologna? It wasn’t the fruit that added the pounds… but if you like sweets… the cakes, pies, and pastries… there was a part of the problem. Some easy changes you can make immediately include ditching white bread, and switching to brown pasta and rice. Opt for fruit as a snack.
Did you realize that when you eat plays a role in fat loss? The trick to burning more calories is an increased metabolism. Believe it or not, having a healthy snack between meals increases the metabolism.
Another thing about metabolism is to eat more! …more meals that is… in smaller portions throughout the day… no large amounts of food permitted! You will be tricking your body that it does not need to store fat because a source of energy is always available.
The longer the gap between meals, the slower your metabolism burns energy. (did I say that correctly?) Having frequent small meals will send the signal to your body that it is not being starved, so there is no need to store energy as fat!
That’s step one… changing your eating habits to promote a thinner you.
Aden
Nothing much to do with Healthy Weight Loss
Well, on second thought… The event for me this month was a business opportunity that resulted in me designing IM guru Launch Pad, an unrelated web site… unrelated to healthy weight loss that is. But I did not ignore my roots here, and managed to lose 3 pounds this week – and it was still a Fit Fat Loss effort.
Something unique about IM guru Launch Pad is that I have the only prerelease interview for the Whitehat Copycat – the reason I designed the site. It may end up being the only interview outside of their team – exclusive interview! - but time will tell… they did hint that no others were being done.
No details here since it is not about fit fat loss, healthy weight loss, or even the Fit Fat Loss Event.
My diet was modified a bit to keep me at my peak for the more stressful period that I went through and it seems to have worked. The stress was nothing more than usual with work-related deadlines… we’ve all been through it.
I just needed to supplement a bit more, depend upon some extra protein and get this… have a slice of whole wheat bread that I spread with honey.
The opportunity was unexpected and as an internet marketer, you have to respond. But I’m at a point now that I can slow down and resume the lifestyle that matches that of a Fit Fat Loss Event!
Aden
Focus on the Basics for Healthy Weight Loss
What do you need to focus on to achieve that Fit Fat Loss goal? The BASICS! And it is up to you to take the first step towards healthy weight loss, but we’ll certainly edge you on.
Here’s what you need to do:
Declare a Fit Fat Loss Event and take the pledge;
Realize that you are going to have to change your habits;
Commit to a program;
Reduce your Calorie intake;
Exercise to change you metabolism;
Actually change your habits;
Get some good sleep each night;
Change what you eat and when you eat it;
Stay hydrated by drinking water;
Supplement your nutrition;
Recognize your progress!
Let’s start.
Declare a Fit Fat Loss Event and take the pledge. There, that was the easy part… or was it? Did you mean it, because:
Realize that you are going to have to change your habits. I wrote about this earlier regarding eating habits. Nothing has changed, you still need to adjust your eating habits!
Control how much you eat by reducing the portion size.
If you have to count calories initially, definitely put in the effort to do that. You’ll have more than a couple of eye openers along the way.
Anticipate when you’ll be full. How? By eating slowly and becoming aware of how your stomach signals your brain that enough is enough.
Chew your food well. Yes, what your grandmother told you when you were just a toddler was good advice. Now that you are older, thank her. Digestion is a complicated process and chewing is a part of it.
If you take advantage of this simplest of tips, you will actually end up eating less! T
hen there are the other habits. We’ll address them later.
Commit to a program. Now, there is no single fat loss or weight loss or diet program that suits everyone’s need. That’s why we don’t recommend a particular program. However, the choices we have on this site follow along with our principles and beliefs on what it takes to shed those unwanted pounds. We also have a couple to check on Squidoo with the FitFatLossEvent.
So, find a program for YOU and stick to it. If it is a decent, proven program and not a fad, or not so restrictive that it might be dangerous to your health then look in to it. If it follows along what you think is a workable plan, then you’ve found a match.
Reduce your Calorie intake. You have no choice but to restrict your calories. Well, in some rare cases that may not be entirely true, but the point is to burn more calories than what are taken in.
By cutting calories and exercising more, the body will have to start to burn stored fat in order to support itself, resulting in that much desired weight loss! Few of us would ever be able to commit to such an extensive exercise routine that our old eating habits are outpaced by the expenditure.
Have you ever seen the calorie-burn tables? It seems like it takes forever to burn away calories, so it’s easier to skip that extra portion than it is to put in all the extra effort for taking it.
Exercise to change you metabolism. This is another habit you’ll have to change. And it is a future topic of it’s own. Jon Benson’s programs do it well.
Actually change your habits! You recognized early on that it would be necessary to change your habits… for the duration… long term. If you don’t, you’ll just end up gaining weight again… softer and flabbier too. (If you have ever rebounded after loosing weight, did you notice more of a jello effect?) Now, those habits include exercise and sleep too. Plus, taking better care of yourself in general, committing and carrying through on your goals and promises, and being certain that you’re still nourishing your body while it is stressed by exercise and weight loss. Of these, settling in for the long term is vital and it will require a particular frame of mind to succeed. Make it a Fit Fat Loss Event, a once in a lifetime event!
Get some good sleep each night. Most of us seem to do without proper sleep, and for a multitude of reasons, that is not a good practice. Did you know that fat burning can actually occur even when not exercising? And that it can continue while you’re sleeping! I have been reading reports on this and will summarize the information in a future post.
Change what you eat and when you eat it. Go leaner, get protein, but don’t ignore the complex carbohydrates either. Don’t ignore fruits and vegetables. Eat frequent small meals – 6 times a day is ideal. Small. Don’t skip breakfast. The correct breakfast will boost the metabolism. (There is an article planned on metabolism and it will be posted soon.)
Stay hydrated by drinking water. I’ve said this before too, but it is worth repeating. If you haven’t been drinking enough water each day – your body stores water. That’s right, without adequate water intake, your body will actually try to store water. Drinking 8 glasses of water a day (64 ounces) teaches your body that it no longer needs to store water. Plus, I’m sure you’ve experienced the fullness effect water can give – take advantage of it and your portion control gets easier.
Supplement your nutrition. The body sometimes needs additional supplementation to be at the most beneficial level. One of those times is during weight loss. It is essential to provide your body with the nutrients needed to make it through the day. The heavily processed foods we eat are lacking the nutrients that our bodies need to be at the best, physically and mentally. I approach weight loss supplements in a different light. These are not the supplements that come to mind to help you lose weight, these are the supplements to take while you are dieting to help make it a fit fat loss event. And really, these are the supplements you will want to continue to take once you discover their benefits. Healthy weight loss is important, don’t just diet.
Recognize your progress! Did you take your measurements early on, if not before you started? Have these and compare your progress once a month.
Chest, Waist, and Hip measurement. Measure too, the neck, upper arms and thighs.
Notice now many total inches you have lost.
Your weight. What did you lose the first week? The second? Are you losing less and less weekly? Is the weight loss constant? Have you reached a plateau? All of these are normal.
Make adjustments as you go. Don’t be fooled by too much initial weight loss. Unless you have stayed hydrated, it could have been water loss. If you have made drinking water a habit, it won’t happen to you.
What about your blood pressure, your sugar level, your triglycerides, cholesterol/HDL/LDL… has any of them improved?
BMI (body mass index) if you have it?
Now, none of this is vital to weight loss, naturally. But it is reassurance that all of the effort you’re putting forth is worth it. Seeing the progress motivates you to take further steps. Of course, some of that may be reflected in the mirror!
Aden
One Question for 2010
One Question for 2010
How many pounds will you pledge to lose in 2010?
Answer it and then come back here for your free fat loss course and book by author Jon Benson. It’s his free 7-Day Personal Fat Loss Certification Course. When you complete the course, you can get his book “The Radical Fatloss Blueprint” at no cost as well.
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