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Change Your Mind, Change Your Body

You may need to change your mind to a positive attitude to start making progress to reach your fat loss and weight loss goals. An "I can and I will attitude" will lead you to success in changing your body. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh65nK5XmdfyVaAoZqJ3n_aYSXP1HNv1LVhP5OLIc-JtrIM8VG3KWgkie0-dcSQ-lUBiasA3NRKGki4ufVUYRSdbW2S6kyKlv3KEqrEW6vYYXY0OrTgvSYGvNZAv9QXn4c-ufuqHD7z_uq0/s1600/workout+break.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh65nK5XmdfyVaAoZqJ3n_aYSXP1HNv1LVhP5OLIc-JtrIM8VG3KWgkie0-dcSQ-lUBiasA3NRKGki4ufVUYRSdbW2S6kyKlv3KEqrEW6vYYXY0OrTgvSYGvNZAv9QXn4c-ufuqHD7z_uq0/s400/workout+break.jpg" /></a></div> The road to fitness and health can be full of setbacks and disappointments along the way. You may need to change your attitude about weight loss in general. You have to burn fat if you want to drop pant or dress sizes for good. If you just lose weight, you will probably regain the weight because you haven’t changed your body’s composition (burn fat, build muscle) to lean and toned. Even if you leaned out your body with hard work and clean eating, you have to keep it going. You will stay lean and toned with more hard work and good nutrition. Even though muscle never changes to fat, you can lose muscle mass and the fat cells will fill up even more (if you become inactive for too long). It will help if you get your motivation right while setting realistic goals. And, be ready to make adjustments to your workout and eating habits. Most of all, be ready to make the commitment to a lifestyle of fitness. How's your attitude and self-talk these days? Dr. Kevin Elko, an expert in Cognitive Behavioral Psychology (CBP), states it this way: “Those are real fancy words (CBP) that mean I learned how to help change the way people conduct conversations with themselves. Changing the way you talk to yourself can totally revolutionize your life, but learning to do it can take some time and guidance.” How badly do you want to achieve good health and a lean body? Dr. David McClelland and his associates at Harvard University studied achievement motivation for over 20 years. They concluded that achievement motivated people have certain characteristics in common: 1. The capacity to set high (stretching) personal but obtainable goals. 2. The concern for personal achievement rather than the rewards of success. 3. The desire for job-relevant feedback (how well am I doing?) rather than for attitudinal feedback (how well do you like me?). In my personal experience with clients, I find that those who embrace the process of transforming their bodies are ultimately successful. They get it done no matter how long it takes. And, they apply the feedback that I give them without feeling as though they are failures. Other types of motivation include: 1. Amotivation - You don't really have a reason to work out. Working out just happens to be the "flavor of month (January!!)" for you. Your workouts won't last long. 2. External Regulation - You're motivated to workout because other people like the way you look when you're in shape, but no internal motivation exist. How long do you think you'll be able to please people? Then what will motivate you? 3. Introjected Regulation - You feel bad about yourself when you don't workout. This is a type of motivation, but its based on negative motivations. 4. Identified Regulation - You workout because its good for your health and lifestyle. This is a very positive behavior and will lead to permanent lifestyle changes. 5. Intrinsic Motivation - You workout because you enjoy it! Probably the best motivation of all. In my opinion, a combination of the motivations listed in numbers 3 through 5 lead to permanent lifestyle changes (with heavier weight attached to numbers 4 and 5) and help you achieve your long-term goals. You will have to persevere to change your body. Be positive, stay strong and work hard to reach your goals! If you need Motivation and Accurate Information to make your best body....... Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/7-day-body-makeover-jumpstart/" target="_blank">FREE 7-Day Body Makeover Jumpstart e-Course</a>, which shows you how to totally remake your body a healthy and lean fat-burning machine! <div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Mark Dilworth, BA, PES</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><a data-mce-href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Fitness Hut</a> </div>

Change Your Mind, Change Your Body

You may need to change your mind to a positive attitude to start making progress to reach your fat loss and weight loss goals. An "I c...

10 Active Rest Tips Between Workouts

A huge part of the fitness lifestyle is to stay as active as possible every day, even between workouts. By staying active, you keep your <a href="http://healthhut.mikegeary1.hop.clickbank.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fat burning enzymes and metabolism active.</a> <center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Ahru6xNJeBX7nsY3kMAGIBtVqI7-IhEyRXFlOyKEKEpOQQU_iUppfGzyWcup9CBLMUpaDBaWQ_dHYPmRHEnBKgnNTE9QRNhrVM-VymoAM1p1SiWfb9A-0_lTlaRxoRcmbKYW0S3gTGhK/s1600/walk+dog.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Ahru6xNJeBX7nsY3kMAGIBtVqI7-IhEyRXFlOyKEKEpOQQU_iUppfGzyWcup9CBLMUpaDBaWQ_dHYPmRHEnBKgnNTE9QRNhrVM-VymoAM1p1SiWfb9A-0_lTlaRxoRcmbKYW0S3gTGhK/s320/walk+dog.jpg" /></a></center> Don't make the mistake of laying around as much as possible until your workout. Research proves that your fat-burning enzymes shut down when you sit down. Get up and move around during the day to keep your metabolism ramped up all day and burn more fat and calories. Stand-up desks are also becoming more popular to keep you active and alert during the long day. Improve your posture--sitting, standing, walking and running. Brace your torso all the time (like you’re preparing to take a punch in the gut). This is great core work all day, every day. You can't always workout. You have to let your body recover and rebuild itself. Over-training is common with many people. How do you know if you are over-training? Here are some signs: 1. Sluggishness 2. Lack of control during exercises 3. Longer rest periods are needed between sets 4. You are usually tired before your workouts 5. You are stressed out (when exercise should be your stress-buster!) Here are 10 Active Rest Tips between Workouts: 1. Walk 30 moderately-paced minutes, 2. go swimming or walk laps in the pool, 3. walk-in-place while you watch television, 4. take a 30 minute bike ride after dinner, 5. take walking breaks at work, 6. walk or bike when you can instead of driving the car, 7. walk your dog, 8. do yardwork, 9. do your house chores and 10. walk at least 5 minutes every waking hour. BONUS: Here are some good eating habits for any day: --Drink only water or unsweetened drinks for beverages --Severely limit candy, cookies, pastries, junk food and processed foods --Eat at least one fruit or vegetable with every meal --Eat protein with every meal, such as eggs, fish, nuts or lean chicken/beef/turkey --Eat small meals, every 3-4 hours Remember, all movement burns calories. If you have other ideas, let us know! Be sure and download your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/bodyweight-500-metabolic-fat-burner.html#.UeTaltLqmuI">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Mark Dilworth, BA, PES</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><a data-mce-href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Fitness Hut</a></div>

10 Active Rest Tips Between Workouts

A huge part of the fitness lifestyle is to stay as active as possible every day, even between workouts. By staying active, you keep your fa...

3 Tips to Build Muscle Mass with Weight Loss

Change your body's composition to more muscle and less fat to keep weight loss off for good. That's easier said than done but you must keep fat loss as your main goal when trying to lose weight. <center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqjusAweGaXyd5z159MCTxjZhfZCRB3hhH6suXe29myuQbHW9rhPVruAO8GTk0xZq0P46NSzytQeL7PefFIZ3iypbxOxxw_htghyTzajBfSXbFvhf-1Kg09mbTpvcVTZNjPTUl8_tMWlrl/s1600/Conquer+Fitness5.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqjusAweGaXyd5z159MCTxjZhfZCRB3hhH6suXe29myuQbHW9rhPVruAO8GTk0xZq0P46NSzytQeL7PefFIZ3iypbxOxxw_htghyTzajBfSXbFvhf-1Kg09mbTpvcVTZNjPTUl8_tMWlrl/s320/Conquer+Fitness5.jpg" /></a></center> It takes longer to <a href="http://healthhut.mikegeary1.hop.clickbank.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">transform your body's composition,</a> so be patient. Its worth the wait. Quick weight loss gimmicks will never work for you. Don't just lose water weight. Burn body fat and lose weight. If you lose 20 pounds in 10 days using severe calorie restriction with no exercise (you probably won't have the energy to exercise), just about all of that weight loss will be due to lost muscle mass and some water weight. The problem is further compounded if you gained weight without exercise. The composition of this weight gain is mainly fat and water retention. I have seen individuals with up to 70% body fat! Increase your muscle mass to permanently speed up your metabolism. Muscle is metabolically active tissue and your body has to work harder to maintain muscle. You need to build a lean body that will give you good health and one that will last through the years of your life. If you rush the fitness process, it won't work! Fortunately, muscle mass can be maintained/increased (and body fat decreased) throughout your life through weight training and cardio exercise. Weight training also helps to keep your bones strong (preventing osteoporosis). Lose your weight the right way to avoid the "yo-yo effect" of rapid weight loss and even more weight gain. You must maintain the right amount of caloric deficit to consistently lose weight. Severe calorie restriction for too long will lead to fat storage (your body's survival mechanism) and health problems. Lose as little water weight as possible so your body will burn more body fat. These 3 steps will help you do this: 1. Eat small meals of whole, natural foods every 3-4 hours. Also, eat protein with every meal. Protein will help you feel full for a longer period and help repair and rebuild your muscles. <a href="http://healthhut.mikegeary1.hop.clickbank.net/?pid=248" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3 Veggies to Eat to Burn Abdominal Fat</a> 2. Exercise regularly with strength training and short interval cardio sessions. Too many long, slow cardio sessions will eat away at your muscle mass. 3. Pre- and post-workout nutrition is important. Don't take it lightly. The rigors of weight training breaks down your body and you need proper nutrition and rest to rebuild your body bigger and better. Protein consumption, in particular, is critical if you want to build muscle. Pre-workout nutrition should mainly include carbohydrates and proteins. During intense training, your body depends on fuel from glycogen made from the carbohydrates that you eat. Your body can't use fat for fuel during high intensity exercise because there is not enough oxygen available. Consuming fruits, vegetables and smoothies 1-2 hours before a workout will build up your glycogen stores. When your glycogen stores are low, your performance will suffer. Its also important to build up your glycogen stores during the day. Research has shown the effectiveness of pre-workout protein/carb drinks (such as whey protein). Your muscles get 2 times as much benefit from a pre-workout drink compared to having just a post-workout protein drink. Post-workout nutrition is important to help your body recover from intense exercise. You don't need to eat immediately after your workout but there is a 30-45 minute window where replenishing your body's fuel (carbs, protein, fats) will optimize your tissue's repair and growth. The post-exercise meal should consist of carbohydrates, protein and a small amount of essential fats. A drink, such as a smoothie, is good because it is quickly digestible. A ratio of 2g carbs/1g protein is what you need. The carbs should be <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/03/glycemic-index-and-glycemic-load.html">high glycemic</a>, the proteins should be easily digestible (such as whey) and the fats should be from sources such as fish or flax oil. Don't become frustrated when one week you lose 5 pounds and the next week you lose no pounds. Muscle weighs more than fat. Check your body fat percentage. You could be burning fat, building muscle and losing inches. Your body shrinks (becomes leaner) because muscle takes up less space than fat. You will lose the weight at the right time. Be patient and eat right, build muscle, burn the fat and lose the weight! This process will give you a lean, healthy body. If you need Motivation and Accurate Information to make your best body....... 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3 Tips to Build Muscle Mass with Weight Loss

Change your body's composition to more muscle and less fat to keep weight loss off for good. That's easier said than done but you m...

How's that New Year's Weight Loss Resolution Going?

Are you about to give up on your weight loss resolution after just two months? Did you burn any fat in January or February? That's my question (not weight loss) for you two months into the New Year. If not, then you need to revise your exercise and/or nutrition plan. <center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPnDSN_L1Unvl818GbLQmmalI_OkZPFI-brP7EHM7zgLlbU5fQKn03hlwcriM9JMlr-UjQytXnxxP75biiwpfaNo4oqhraRQau8iCEjyJphyfOpAVVL-TFbB7hwZfL050m41QZwZIajhyphenhyphenC/s1600/New+Year+Resolution2.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPnDSN_L1Unvl818GbLQmmalI_OkZPFI-brP7EHM7zgLlbU5fQKn03hlwcriM9JMlr-UjQytXnxxP75biiwpfaNo4oqhraRQau8iCEjyJphyfOpAVVL-TFbB7hwZfL050m41QZwZIajhyphenhyphenC/s320/New+Year+Resolution2.jpg" /></a></center> I don't care if you haven't lost much weight yet. By now, your body fat percentage should have decreased by 5% to 10%. Lost inches and smaller body measurements will tell you that your body is shrinking and your program is working. Here are 3 Tips to Keep your Weight Loss Resolutions for Good: 1. Don't place emphasis on <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2013/02/7-reasons-you-have-weight-loss-struggles.html#.US83o6LMBLc">weight loss</a> instead of fat loss. Losing weight the healthy way is the only way. Health is more important than weight loss. Don't lose your health and self respect trying quick weight loss tactics. Your goal should be to burn fat. Losing huge amounts of weight can be gained back quickly if you don't build muscle mass. Build muscle, burn fat, speed up your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2012/12/keep-your-metabolism-active-at-any-age.html#.US84HaLMBLc">metabolism</a> and lose weight (and keep it off). Make the needed changes to your exercise program. Measure your body fat once a week to see if what you are doing is working. If you hate your workout program, you will stop doing it at some point. If you love your workout program but have no perseverance when it comes to changing your body, you will find a reason to quit. You need both perseverance and enjoyment of exercise to reach your goals (and keep working to improve even more). I find exercises and workouts that I enjoy. There are tons of exercises to choose from. Why do something you hate? I have never stopped doing something that I enjoy. Do you hate 60-minute cardio sessions? Stop doing them. Twenty minute interval cardio sessions are more effective for fat burning anyway. Just look at all the types of cardio you can do: running, bodyweight cardio, jumping, power walking, biking, etc. Find some types of cardio that you enjoy and do those. You will be more successful. The same rule applies to weight training exercises. On the days you don't "feel like exercising," you are more likely to do exercises you enjoy. When it comes to exercise, research has proven that you are more likely to stay with your exercise program if you enjoy it. But, no matter how much you enjoy exercise, you still need perseverance to "keep it going." Its the "bulldog mentality" that nothing is going to keep me from reaching my fitness goals. When you have those "bad days," its determination that will pull you through. A great combination to stay consistent with your exercise program---enjoyment and determination! Mix in a well-designed exercise and nutrition program and you will succeed. 2. Get help with your meal plan. Get your nutrition mainly from <a href="http://healthhut.mikegeary1.hop.clickbank.net/?pid=240" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">whole, natural foods.</a> Add in supplements like multivitamins and fish oil to support your meal plan and improve your health. Makers of weight loss pills, fat burn supplements and quick weight loss plans continue to get rich because people keep buying the products that don't work long-term. You will have to change your eating patterns. You will eat more nutritious food and you will eat every 3-4 hours to maintain your energy. You may actually be eating more food but fewer calories. You will eat enough to start building muscle and burning fat. 3. Get enough rest. If you don't sleep enough, your body won't function as well as it could. Your metabolism will not work properly and you will be fighting against your body. That means about 7-8 hours of sleep every night for most people. 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How's that New Year's Weight Loss Resolution Going?

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Inactivity Pandemic--Get Moving Or Die (Sooner)

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9 Affordable Ways to Get Fit at Home

According to the authors of Freakonomics, people who purchase gym memberships overestimate their attendance by 70 percent. As a result, over $500 of the average annual cost of memberships is simply lining the pockets of gym owners -- and doing absolutely nothing for your waistline. If you struggle with getting to the gym every day, try getting fit at home for a fraction of the cost. Though you may not have the fancy equipment offered by fitness clubs, you can still meet your goals affordably by considering the following tips. 1. Buy From Gyms Gyms undergoing renovations -- or simply making upgrades to their fitness equipment -- usually sell off their old stuff at killer prices. Call around to find out if any local fitness centers are currently selling old treadmills, stationary bikes or benches, or if they have any plans to do so in the near future. 2. Buy Used Fitness equipment is definitely one of those items best purchased used, if possible. In addition to scanning Craigslist and hitting up local garage sales, you can also look for remanufactured options online at Wayfair.com. When buying from private seller, be sure to research the brand and test the equipment before agreeing to purchase it. 3. Shop Online You can often find great deals on fitness clothing and accessories by shopping online. Compare promotions and avoid delivery costs with such sites as FreeShipping.org, which offers discounts from popular sporting good stores. For example, you can save $10 on orders of $60 or more with a FinishLine coupon. 4. Use Your Body Squats, push ups, tricep dips and many other moves are all great ways to workout without the added cost of equipment. You can also get creative with items around your house. A chair is a great tool for step ups, tricep dips and decline push ups. Water bottles can be used in place of small hand weights and your child's jump rope is a great way to burn calories quickly. 5. Suspend Yourself Suspension training systems -- which use a series of straps in addition to body weight -- are a popular way to intensify home workouts without bulky fitness equipment. TRX is likely the most well-known system but requires a significant investment. GoFit's Gravity Bar and straps offers an affordable alternative, and also travels easily for when you hit the road. 6. Go Discount Discount retailers are great resources for basic fitness accessories like DVDs, yoga mats, stability balls, fitness clothing and more. For example, a friend of mine recently found yoga blocks at TJMaxx for $5 each. Similar blocks at REI cost $15 each, over 60 percent of what she paid for them. 7. Use Technology Get free workout tips on your phone with apps like GymGoal ABC, which features 280 animated exercises and 52 workout routines that are adjustable to four levels of expertise. You can also find free personal training videos online at sites like BodyRock or FitnessMagazine.com. If you pay for cable, take advantage of the morning fitness videos available on Discovery Fit & Health. 8. Avoid Fitness Fads Shake Weight, anyone? Products boasting quick weight loss with minimal effort are usually too good to be true. No pain, no gain, remember? Don't fall for the hype and read reviews before buying the latest and greatest DVD set or fitness system. There are some great ones being released on the market all the time, but ask for recommendations first. 9. Check Your Policy Like most Americans, you likely pay a lot for your health insurance premiums. Healthy policyholders means less risk for pricey doctor's bills, and select health insurance providers offer incentives for fitness programs. Check with your provider for fitness programs that offer discounts on activewear, fitness rentals and equipment purchases. Andrea Woroch is a nationally-recognized consumer and money-saving expert who helps consumers live on less without radically changing their lifestyles. From smart spending tips to personal finance advice, Andrea transforms everyday consumers into savvy shoppers. She has been featured among top news outlets such as Good Morning America, NBC's Today, MSNBC, New York Times, Kiplinger Personal Finance, CNNMoney and many more. You can follow her on Twitter for daily savings advice and tips. Download your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/10-minute-fat-lo.html#.Ueo049LqmuI">FREE 10-Minute Fat Burning Workouts</a> now and take them on the road with you. There are strength and cardio workouts in the e-book. Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

9 Affordable Ways to Get Fit at Home

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Body Composition Change Is Key To Weight Loss

Change your body's composition to more muscle and less fat to keep weight loss off for good. That's easier said than done but you must keep that as your main goal when trying to lose weight. It also takes longer to change your body's composition, so be patient. Its worth the wait. Quick weight loss gimmicks will never work for you. What if the bathroom scale only showed you your body fat percentage and not your weight? That wouldn't be a bad thing. A woman or man with 10-15% body fat is never a bad thing. Body composition (<a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/03/you-need-to-burn-subcutaneous-and.html">less fat, more lean mass</a>) is the key to permanent weight loss. If you lose 20 pounds in 10 days using severe calorie restriction with no exercise (you probably won't have the energy to exercise), just about all of that weight loss will be lost muscle mass! You need to increase your lean mass to permanently speed up your metabolism! You need to build a lean body that will give you good health and one that will last through the years of your life. If you rush the fitness process, it won't work! Fortunately, muscle mass can be maintained/increased (and <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/03/you-need-to-burn-subcutaneous-and.html">body fat</a> decreased) throughout your life through weight training and cardio exercise. Weight training also helps to keep your bones strong (<a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/04/avoid-osteoporosis-pill.html">preventing osteoporosis</a>). When was the last time you had your body fat percentage checked? Make a habit of doing this once a month. Or, you could get a scale that will tell you your weight and body fat percentage. Then, you will know your real progress. <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/14-day-fat-loss-program.html#.Ue414tLqmuI">Be sure and download your FREE 14-Day Accelerated Fat Loss Program from My Fitness Hut</a> and start burning fat and building your lean body! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Body Composition Change Is Key To Weight Loss

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Gym Class Wallflower To Fitness Enthusiast

"I Was A Gym Class Wallflower" is an article contributed by <a href="http://www.heatherdugan.com/blogNEW/">Heather Dugan</a>, my good friend, voice-over talent, fitness enthusiast and professional traveler: It’s true. Pressed against the cafeteria wall, hoping to camouflage my lack of athletic experience and skill as blasé disinterest–that was me. This surprises all those who missed my mandatory sixth grade gymnastics routine–heavy on dramatic spins and arm flourishes that did little to hide the fact that my abilities were limited to somersaults, ballet-style cartwheels and half of a back walk-over (as I recall it, half of my three minute routine was spent ineffectively attempting to kick my way back out of a backbend…riveting humiliation when viewed on a TV monitor outside the cafeteria during the high traffic lunch hour!). I’m a fairly fit 40-something now, but the truth is, I sort of stumbled into personal fitness. My first foray into team sports came my senior year of high school. Lacrosse. How good was I? Good enough to be my coach’s gift to an opposing team when they were short a couple of players for our game. My team won–that is, the team I arrived with, not the team I guest-played for, but I chose to call it a victory. And it was. I’d shown up and put my feet on the field. I began running towards the end of college, primarily for the opportunity it provided my friends and I to pass a local fraternity on a regular basis. Running didn’t require great amounts of coordination (right left, right left… I could do that), and once I got past the whole “do I look silly” question, I found I enjoyed it. The running habit stuck. My folks didn’t really know what to make of it when I returned home for summer break. We’d hiked and biked in the course of our travels, but with a regular exercise routine, I’d now swung far out of “normal” for my family. I kept at it anyways, because I was already noticing some remarkable benefits: less stress, more confidence, focused “thinking time” -and best of all, my “skinny” body now had runner’s legs. Above the waist, however, I had the same willowy rag doll physique I’d always had. It lacked a certain something, but I just didn’t know what. Yet… Years later, after prolonged manual labor on a landscaping project followed by an unfortunate stint on crutches, a neighbor commented favorably on my muscular “definition.” I confess that I had no idea what she meant. I looked in the mirror that evening, however, and discovered that I’d somehow grown baby arm muscles. I made an instant connection between my recent increases in strength and energy and decided to keep them. Worth noting: These new muscles were “born” in my very late 30s making them younger than my three children! In the beginning, it was as simple as incorporating a few push-ups and crunches into my mornings. I advanced to trying pull-ups and chin-ups at playgrounds while playing with my kids. My method was simply to try and do at least as much as I did the last time. Nothing set in stone, but it became another positive habit to build upon. Eventually, I added free weights and began looking at how to further improve-rather than simply maintain, my accidental fitness. My “stumble” into physical fitness had taken me to a good place, and I was hooked. That’s it! I use a gym now and find that the variety helps me keep my work-outs fresh and interesting. I lack the time for perfection but surge ahead on the theory that something is always better than nothing at all. I view my gym and outdoor running time as 1) my best investments in my future health, and 2) a sure way to keep positive about the present! So, when a young lady stopped me at the gym last week to ask what I did and if she was too late, I smiled. I told her that she was so far ahead of me already and gave her the basics of my routine along with a couple words of encouragement. We’re all made so differently, and the same regimens will look completely different on the bodies of two different women. But, we can all do something to maximize what we’ve been given. And confidentially, it’s much more fun to be out on the gym floor than leaning against a padded wall. Take if from a former wallflower. <a href="http://www.heatherdugan.com/blogNEW/">Read more from Heather Dugan</a>! Download your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/10-minute-fat-lo.html#.Ueo049LqmuI">FREE 10-Minute Fat Burning Workouts</a> now and take them on the road with you. There are strength and cardio workouts in the e-book. Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Gym Class Wallflower To Fitness Enthusiast

"I Was A Gym Class Wallflower" is an article contributed by Heather Dugan , my good friend, voice-over talent, fitness enthusiast ...

REFOCUS Fat Loss Goals After 6 Months

REFOCUS your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2009/06/top-5-fat-loss-lies.html">fat loss</a> and weight loss goals...the mid-point of the year is a good time to do this (really, every week is a good time)....Anyway, if you're frustrated and overwhelmed from the whole exercise/fitness/meal plan/fat loss/weight loss puzzle, make some changes! REFOCUS, re-evaluate and make changes! There's a reason your exercise program isn't working! Some reasons could be: 1. You have been haphazard with your workouts and <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/06/stop-your-bad-eating-habits-little-at.html">eating habits</a>. 2. You have the wrong workout routine and you're stuck doing the same workout week after week (with little or no results). 3. You're not working hard enough. It takes hard, smart work to change your body composition. 4. You're depending on a <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/11/and-stop-wasting-money-on-fat-burner.html">fat-burner supplement</a>, powder or weight loss patch to change your body! Stop wasting your money! 5. You have no idea why your workout program is not working! REFOCUS. I'm here to help you REFOCUS and RESHAPE your fitness program and goals! <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/14-day-fat-loss-program.html#.Ue414tLqmuI">Be sure and download your FREE 14-Day Accelerated Fat Loss Program from My Fitness Hut</a> and start burning fat and building your lean body! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

REFOCUS Fat Loss Goals After 6 Months

REFOCUS your fat loss and weight loss goals...the mid-point of the year is a good time to do this (really, every week is a good time)....An...

Half-Way To Your Fitness Goals After 6 Months?

Are you making any progress with your fitness, health, fat loss and weight loss goals after 6 months of exercise this year? Is your health better? If the answer is not yes to both questions, you need a better exercise program or you need to commit to consistent exercise (or both)! Six months is plenty of time for you to see progress with fitness, health, fat loss and weight loss! Your clothes should be fitting looser, your body should be more toned, you should be able to do some type of interval cardio (instead of slow-paced cardio), you should be able to get through a 40 minute circuit weight training workout, etc. Are you feeling overwhelmed from the whole exercise/fitness/meal plan/fat loss/weight loss puzzle? Don't think you will ever get your body to what you want? Whatever the case, it doesn't have to be that way....you can do it.....with some help! Don't underestimate the value of well-designed fitness program put together by a certified personal trainer. It makes all the difference because you get direction, feedback and encouragement from a trainer who is fit and knows what it takes to get fit and stay fit. Be sure and download your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/bodyweight-500-metabolic-fat-burner.html#.UeTaltLqmuI">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Half-Way To Your Fitness Goals After 6 Months?

Are you making any progress with your fitness, health, fat loss and weight loss goals after 6 months of exercise this year? Is your health b...

Are You Making Progress With Fat Loss?

Are you making any progress with your fat loss and weight loss after 3-1/2 months of exercise this year? Is your health better? If the answer is not yes to both questions, you need a better exercise program or you need to commit to consistent exercise (or both)! Fourteen weeks is enough time for you to see progress with fat loss! Your clothes should be fitting looser, your body should be more toned, you should be able to do some type of interval cardio (instead of slow-paced cardio), you should be able to get through a 50 minute circuit weight training workout, etc. Here are some observations (the same observations I had 6 months ago, 1 year ago, etc.) that I see in some people I know: 1. Some of you are still doing the same poorly designed workouts and getting the same "little or no success results" from your workouts. You're still throwing your money away at these gyms. 2. Then, there are those who have decided to follow a workout program they found in a fitness magazine.....this is better than you trying to figure it all out on your own but a program found in a magazine is not individualized for your specific fat loss needs and goals. 3. There's a group of you who have already given up the fight to get fit because you are overwhelmed.....you don't believe you can really get a "leaned out" body. 4. Some still think they can eat like they always have and just workout longer and harder. The only problem with this tactic is that it does no good to burn 500 calories during a workout and later eat 900 calories of bad food. 5. Some are still wasting money on pills, patches, creams and fat-burner supplements......its the workouts and good nutrition that will get you fit! 6. There's still a group of you who haven't figured out that it takes hard, smart workouts to get fit......you need to learn how to workout hard. 7. And, some have gym memberships they still aren't using. Whatever the case, it doesn't have to be that way......don't underestimate the value of well-designed fitness program put together by a certified personal trainer. It makes all the difference because you get direction, feedback and encouragement from a trainer who is fit and knows what it takes to get fit and stay fit. Get the help you need to get fit! Visit the link directly below and get started on your way to the "leaned out" body you want! And, you don't need a gym membership! Be sure and download your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/bodyweight-500-metabolic-fat-burner.html#.UeTaltLqmuI">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Are You Making Progress With Fat Loss?

Are you making any progress with your fat loss and weight loss after 3-1/2 months of exercise this year? Is your health better? If the an...

How Is Your Exercise Progressing This Year, 2

Oh, one more thing! Have fun! Why should I spend 5-7 hours exercising every week if I dread it?! The truth is this: I will stop sooner rather than later if I dread doing my workouts..... Stop thinking so much about heart rates, exercise technique, intensity, repetitions, cardio or any of that stuff. Those things do have their place but just have fun with your exercises. Find cardio exercises that you like and weight training exercises that you like. When it comes to exercise, research has proven that you are more likely to stay with your exercise program if you enjoy it. But, no matter how much you enjoy exercise, you still need something else to "keep it going." You guessed it! Determination (perseverance)! Its the "bulldog mentality" that nothing is going to keep me from reaching my fitness goals. When you have those "bad days," its determination that will pull you through. A GREAT COMBINATION TO STAY CONSISTENT WITH YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAM---ENJOYMENT AND DETERMINATION! Mix in my well-designed exercise and nutrition programs and you will reach your goals! <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/14-day-fat-loss-program.html#.Ue414tLqmuI">Be sure and download your FREE 14-Day Accelerated Fat Loss Program from My Fitness Hut</a> and start burning fat and building your lean body! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

How Is Your Exercise Progressing This Year, 2

Oh, one more thing! Have fun! Why should I spend 5-7 hours exercising every week if I dread it?! The truth is this: I will stop sooner r...

How Is Your Fitness Progressing This Year?

We're about 3 weeks into the New Year and I have seen the following fitness trends in the gyms so far: 1. Some of you are still doing the same poorly designed workouts and getting the same "little or no success results" from your workouts. You're still throwing your money away at these gyms. 2. Then, there are those who have decided to follow a workout program they found in a fitness magazine.....this is better than you trying to figure it all out on your own but a program found in a magazine is not individualized for your specific fat loss needs and goals. 3. There's a group of you who have already given up the fight to get fit because you are overwhelmed.....you don't believe you can really get a "leaned out" body. 4. Some still think they can eat like they always have and just workout longer and harder. The only problem with this tactic is that it does no good to burn 500 calories during a workout and later eat 900 calories of bad food. 5. Some are still wasting money on pills, patches, creams and fat-burner supplements......its the workouts and good nutrition that will get you fit! 6. There's still a group of you who haven't figured out that it takes hard, smart workouts to get fit......you need to learn how to workout hard. 7. And, some have gym memberships they still aren't using. Whatever the case, it doesn't have to be that way......don't underestimate the value of well-designed fitness program put together by a certified personal trainer. It makes all the difference because you get direction, feedback and encouragement from a trainer who is fit and knows what it takes to get fit and stay fit. Get the help you need to get fit! Visit the link directly below and get started on your way to the "leaned out" body you want! And, you don't need a gym membership! <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/14-day-fat-loss-program.html#.Ue414tLqmuI">Be sure and download your FREE 14-Day Accelerated Fat Loss Program from My Fitness Hut</a> and start burning fat and building your lean body! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

How Is Your Fitness Progressing This Year?

We're about 3 weeks into the New Year and I have seen the following fitness trends in the gyms so far: 1. Some of you are still doing t...

Don't Harm Yourself Trying To Lose Weight!

I was reading this article today about a fad diet "Lose 18 Pounds In 4 Days".....that's just nuts and if you fall for that you will be sick and maybe hospitalized! I have said this before so here it is again.....losing weight and burning fat is not the most important thing in your life (it improves the quality of your life)......television commercials try to make you feel that way because they are trying to sell you their quick weight loss program! Don't buy in! These programs almost always lead you to yo-yo dieting and even more weight gain and frustration... I have been writing to you all week about doing fitness the right way.....this method takes more time but the results will always be you have a "lean and toned" body-----PERMANENTLY IF YOU KEEP EXERCISING! So, slow down and do fitness right! It is safe to lose about 2 pounds per week (on average) as a part of your exercise program. At the beginning of your program, you might lose more weight and then level off in later weeks. So, if you want to lose 30 pounds the right way, then expect it to take about 15 weeks. Your genetic makeup and adherence to your nutrition plan are two factors that could increase/decrease this time frame. What is the right way to exercise? A combination of interval cardio exercise (3-4 days a week) and resistance training (at least 3 days a week) is a proven effective permanent fat loss/weight loss duo. Resistance training will cause the majority of your weight loss to be fat-mass loss (increasing lean mass at the same time) and it will also speed up your metabolism. Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Don't Harm Yourself Trying To Lose Weight!

I was reading this article today about a fad diet "Lose 18 Pounds In 4 Days".....that's just nuts and if you fall for that you...

Goal Setting And Your Fitness

Don't let fear, past failures or "not knowing how" stop you from reaching your health and fitness goals! Those are the 3 top reasons I see as to why people don't reach their fitness goals..... Research also proves that setting "low goals" or "no goals" usually leads to you having little or no success in the fitness arena....... So, what's an exerciser to do? Set realistic health and fitness goals! And, get the right plan to get you where you want to go......Unless you are an experienced exerciser, you need help....and, even the "exercise veterans" need help sometimes....I can help you reach your health and fitness goals......Stop wasting your time and money and get some expert guidance! Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Goal Setting And Your Fitness

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What's Your Plan To Get Fit?

What does it take for you to get fit and healthy? How long has it been since you really exercised? The good news is that it doesn't matter if you have been off track for one week or for 3 months! Just get started again! But, you need a plan! I have seen tons of people working on their New Year's fitness resolutions the last few days...some are experienced exercisers, some are newbies and some are "trying to get fit again"......whatever the case, you need an exercise plan to get you where you want to go......don't underestimated the value of a well-designed exercise and nutrition program......and, you don't need a gym membership! Tired of the frustration that comes with not reaching your fitness goals? Let me help you! Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

What's Your Plan To Get Fit?

What does it take for you to get fit and healthy? How long has it been since you really exercised? The good news is that it doesn't ma...

Start Writing It Down....What You Eat!

Keeping track of things helps you see where you have been and what you need to change......doing things haphazardly will give you haphazard results.....this definitely applies to what we eat, how much we eat, why we eat and when we eat. SO, START THE NEW YEAR OUT RIGHT BY WRITING DOWN WHAT YOU EAT IN A FOOD JOURNAL......some of you already journal what you do on a daily basis so just add food to your journaling! Research has proven that you will have a better chance of succeeding with your meal plan and <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/03/you-need-to-burn-subcutaneous-and.html">fat loss</a> 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. It will also help protect you from binge eating and emotional eating if you write down why you eat what you eat! Don't underestimate this important step on your way to fat loss and weight loss! Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Start Writing It Down....What You Eat!

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It Doesn't Take 1000 Exercise Repetitions..........

I started taking weightlifting seriously in high school, especially in offseason football training....we basically thought it was "cool" and "the right thing to do when we tried to bench press and squat the world in pounds! Our coaches must have thought the same thing because they encouraged us to do it! We also had 2 and 3 hour workouts and exhausted ourselves (some of us ended up injured). During college football, our trainers were smarter and put us on structured, 12 month nutrition and weight training programs. As a consequence, I had incredible muscular growth and I improved my athletic skills. I'm telling you this because now as a personal trainer I know that it doesn't take 1000 repetitions and 2 hour workouts to reach your fitness goals, whether its <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/07/it-takes-time-to-permanently-rebuild.html">fat loss/weight loss</a> or muscle growth/weight gain. It takes you having a fitness program tailored to your individual needs. And, in any case, you can accomplish your goals with 5-6, one hour (or less) training sessions per week. Over-training will leave you broken down and injured. Don't underestimate the value of a well-designed, individualized fitness program prepared by a professional fitness trainer! It makes a difference how, when and how much you train. Tearing an article out of a fitness magazine will probably not work for you. Those same people ask me questions all the time and my answer is always the same: "it depends on your body and fitness goals as to how I would design a fitness program." Two people following the same exercise program can get different results. Train hard and smarter to reach your fitness goals! I can help you do both! Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

It Doesn't Take 1000 Exercise Repetitions..........

I started taking weightlifting seriously in high school, especially in offseason football training....we basically thought it was "cool...

Your Health Far Outweighs Any Commercial Weight Loss Program!

Commercial weight loss program advertisements make it seem as though the most important thing in your life is using "their diet program." The most important thing is YOUR HEALTH. And, your health far outweighs any diet program. In fact, your health depends on a commitment to good nutrition, regular exercise and healthy lifestyle habits. Advertisements such as "lose 30 pounds in 30 days," sends a message that has a short-term solution to your weight problem. Why? Because weight lost that quickly (without regular exercise) will be mainly lost muscle mass instead of fat mass (this will slow down your metabolism). You also might be very ill after losing that much weight in such a short period of time. Medical and fitness professionals agree that a sound exercise and nutrition program is one in which you average 2 lost pounds per week. And, the pounds you do lose will be mainly fat mass (if you combine sound nutrition with weight training and interval cardio training) which will eventually give you the lean, healthy body you want and need! You will then have a PERMANENT SOLUTION TO YOUR WEIGHT PROBLEM! It's not going to help you much if your body looks good (for a while) but your health and quality of life is a total wreck. Exercise hard and smart. Build a foundation for your body. There are no quick fixes for building your lean and toned body. Forget the commercials that say "lose 30 pounds in 30 days...." You will put that weight back on (and more) because your body composition (less fat, more lean muscle mass) has not changed! -Cathering Ebeling and Mike Geary are co-authors of the popular ebook, <a href="http://healthhut.mikegeary1.hop.clickbank.net/?pid=240" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fat-Burning Kitchen,</a> which shows you how to totally revamp your kitchen to make your body a fat-burning machine! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Your Health Far Outweighs Any Commercial Weight Loss Program!

Commercial weight loss program advertisements make it seem as though the most important thing in your life is using "their diet program...

Is Your Fitness Better After 1 Month?

Back on July 1 of this month I wrote: Today is the first day of the rest of your health and fitness year! You did do your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/06/do-your-mid-year-fitness-review.html">FITNESS REVIEW</a> yesterday right? Now you're ready to re-energize your exercise battery and "get back on track" or "challenge yourself even more!" Well, how did your month go? One way to find out is to take your body measurements and check your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/10/having-too-little-body-fat-can-be.html">body fat percentage</a>. Lost inches and <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/03/you-need-to-burn-subcutaneous-and.html">decreased body fat</a> is a sign that you are burning body fat and toning your body. You should take these measurements at least every four weeks to monitor your progress. You can weigh yourself too but I'm more concerned with you burning body fat. REMEMBER, FAT LOSS IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN WEIGHT LOSS! Adding more lean muscle mass to your body will <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/search/label/Article%20Series--Metabolism%2FFat%20Loss">speed up your metabolism</a> because the body must work harder to maintain muscle mass. Go ahead and check your measurements and make adjustments to your fitness program if needed! If you need a fitness assessment, email or give me a call (512-289-8879)! Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Is Your Fitness Better After 1 Month?

Back on July 1 of this month I wrote: Today is the first day of the rest of your health and fitness year! You did do your FITNESS REVIEW ...