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- How to Start Your Own Biggest Loser Club and Contest - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanWeight loss clubs can be intrusive for a lot of people or just plain boring. Below are two examples on how to start your own weight loss club; one is for discreet dieters and the other for more outgoing people. Option #1 – If You Don't Like Weight Loss Clubs Find A Support Partner ...
Views: 5150(2 votes) - Food Shopping for Six Pack Abs - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanI’m going to share with you the list of foods I’ve bought this week for the week ahead. My six-pack is visible, I have 3 millimetres of fat on my waist and these are the foods I buy and eat in a typical week. Note the variety I include, proof you can have a six-pack without living on chicken ...
Views: 3898 - The Best Exercises and Tips to Lose Muffin Tops and Love Handles - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanMuffin tops is a slang word to describe the overhanging flesh over waistbands. The unsightly look has become more noticeable in recent years due to fashions and the increase in obesity levels. The biggest part to losing the muffin top look and reducing the size of your love handles is the ...
Views: 2534(2 votes) - 3-Minute Abs Workout Plan – a Week to View Guide to Working Your Six Pack - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThe 3-minute abs workout is a great way to work your abs intensely and the ultimate way to save heaps of time. But having a brilliant workout routine isn't enough to get the results you want. You need to know the best way to use the workout so you get the best results from it. Following is ...
Views: 2398(1 vote) - Get a Six Pack copying Tom Hanks - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanHave you seen the film Castaway starring Tom Hanks? This isn’t a film review but rather a review of how we live our lives today compared to our primitive ancestors. On the film Castaway the character played by Tom Hanks ends up stranded on a remote island for four years, having no choice but ...
Views: 2367(1 vote) - 7 Reasons Why Low-calorie Diets Don’t Work - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanFat loss and the true cost of low calorie diets. Did you know you have to eat to lose weight? You need calories to burn calories or your metabolism will slow down (metabolism is the rate your body burns calories). Following are consequences associated with skipping meals and not eating ...
Views: 1945 - The Reasons Why Most Women Won’t Get Arms Like Madonna Exercising With Weights - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanMost women who want to get in shape will normally stay clear from doing any resistance type exercises involving weights because they believe training with weights will turn them into muscle freaks. I hear this exercise myth all the time from women; it’s probably the most common myth out of all ...
Views: 1905(1 vote) - How To Get A Six Pack Watching TV - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanFinally there is a way to achieve fat loss without missing your favourite television show. I'm going to show you a way to exercise without leaving the house. No more excuses, this is the ultimate exercise plan for the couch potato. You have always wanted a six-pack but there is just one ...
Views: 1838(2 votes) - Foods To Avoid If You Want A Six Pack - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanAnything containing sugar needs to be avoided, it is highly addictive and highly detrimental to health and fat loss goals. It is important to teach yourself to become a sugar detective by knowing how to read food labels. Some foods will have half a dozen different types of sugar in the ...
Views: 1810 - Ways to Get Slim Doing What Your Personal Trainer Does - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThe quickest way to get slim and lose tons of fat doesn't need to involve scientific jargon or a calculator. Many people jump on the calories in and calories out bandwagon only to be left disappointed with the lack of results they get from that approach. Dieters simply fail to manage their ...
Views: 1739(1 vote) - The Effortless Way to Get a Six Pack – the Missing Link to Fat Loss - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanAre you committed to a six-pack workout at the gym or at home? Is your dream of achieving perfect abs and a trim waist evaporating together with any sign of progress? Did you know a good night sleep is one of the most important issues for losing body fat? Fail to get enough sleep and go to ...
Views: 1603 - How to Snack For Fat Loss – Tips For Dieters and Bodybuilders - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThe chances of you achieving fat loss or other diet and fitness related goals depend on the types of food you choose to eat, not just for your main meals but for your snacks too. Your success is determined by food quality, quantity and frequency of meals or snacks. It is important to find the ...
Views: 1542(2 votes) - The 15 Minute Legs, Arms And Belly Fat Workout For Home Or Gym - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanTime constraints can leave people thinking they have no time for exercise. A common perception is that in order to be fit and healthy you have to spend hours sweating it out in the gym. There is a way to make the most of what little time you have and gain health and fitness in less time whilst ...
Views: 1522(1 vote) - 3-Minute Abs Circuit For a Better Six Pack - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanI have found a way of training the abs as hard as possible in only 3 minutes. You could try different abdominal exercises with the following method but my favourite way to do this circuit is to do 3 lower abdominal type exercises back to back. You get an unbelievable burn in your six-pack ...
Views: 1459 - Fat Burning Cardio Workout Myth Part 2 - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanIn this second article about the cardio fat burning myth I will compare the difference between cardiovascular type exercise and strength training in the effectiveness for achieving fat loss results. Just to recap cardiovascular exercises or cardio for short are activities including walking, ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - How To Have A Challenging Workout Using Light Dumbbells At Home - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThere is a way of achieving muscle fatigue if all you have are a pair of light dumbbells kicking around in your spare room. As long as you stick to some guidelines you will be able to feel the burn with all your workouts. Here are the rules: #1 Choose isolation exercises #2 Perform ...
Views: 1435(1 vote) - The 15-Minute Six Pack Workout For Home Or Gym - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThe following method for exercising your abs in only 15 minutes involves a warm up for about 5 minutes, this could be skipping, jogging on the spot or walking. Once the body temperature is elevated gentle stretches for the tightest muscles in your body are recommended. The aim of the workout ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - Ways to Save Money With Dieting and Gym Memberships - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanMost people join gyms with a clear mind of what they want. As soon as they sign up they hit the treadmill followed by a few crunches and hope in a few months time they will achieve their objective. There is a never-ending flow of people that are willing to buy into the belief that investing ...
Views: 1428(1 vote) - Advice About Losing Weight – Tips to Overcome Diet Obstacles - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanDo you have a history of yoyo dieting and putting weight on easily? Unable to lose stubborn body fat? Does the diet and exercise thing haunt you and are you tired of it? I have observed peoples diet weaknesses and compiled a few tips to help you with issues and hard times. Fuel the body ...
Views: 1421(2 votes) - How To Work Out How Much Weight To Lose To Get A Six Pack - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanBeginners and in particularly men who take up training with weights normally need to gain weight and bulk up. Once this is achieved the individual can be well over 30 pounds heavier from when they first began training. There will come a time when the individual can't gain any more weight or ...
Views: 1378(2 votes) - Are You Living a Fat Life? – Find Out How to Add More Fat to Your Belly - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanLet me give you an example of a typical day of a busy person and the unhealthy habits that go hand in hand. A typical day for most people begins with a stampede to make sure they get to work on time; this is normally after failing to wake up after hitting the snooze button multiple times. ...
Views: 1325 - Fat Burning Cardio Workout Myth Part 1 - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanIf you asked any group of people including doctors, physical therapists, and most personal trainers which type of exercise is the best for burning unwanted body fat 99% would say cardiovascular training or cardio for short. Cardio training are exercises like jogging, running, bike riding, ...
Views: 1314(1 vote) - Breakfast Guidelines For Fat Loss - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanBreakfast is the most important meal of the day for fat loss and weight loss. You should never miss this essential feeding time slot if you want to get rid of man boobs and achieve a six-pack or improve muscle tone or build lean body mass. It is equally as important for dieters as it is for ...
Views: 1287(1 vote) - 3-Minute Daily Exercise For A Perfect Posture - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanImproving the strength of the postural muscles in the back helps bring the body into balance and away from poor posture and potential pain. This is very important for both sedentary and active people especially for those that follow unbalanced exercise programmes. If you spend a lot of time ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - If You Want Quick Fat Loss it is Best to Learn How to Gain Fat fast - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanBelow is a 60 second guide to what to avoid for quick fat loss. It doesn’t cover the A to Z of fat loss but they are some of the most important reasons why people gain fat. Did you know eating processed food and junk food will make you fatter no matter how much exercise you do? Eating ...
Views: 1263 - How To Lose Those Last Few Pounds Of Fat - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanSometimes people look in the wrong places when they are trying to lose their last few pounds of fat. Granted, it gets harder to keep progressing with fat loss as the weeks and months go on but it is important not to allow standards to slip. There are two main reasons why the last few pounds of ...
Views: 1255(1 vote) - The 15 Minute Chest And Core Fat Loss Workout For Home Or Gym - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanTime constraints for most people in today's fast living world often leave little time for exercise. The huge misunderstandings people have about the length of time required for exercise to make it worthwhile are usually a long way from accurate. These misconceptions gives the weaker ...
Views: 1250(1 vote) - Nutrition For The Bodybuilder - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThere’s a fine line between dieting for weight loss and building a good physique. Some bodybuilders have reverse anorexia and will compromise the quality of food just to get their desired daily calorie intake in the hope it will pack on the muscle. It’s not that easy and is one of the many ...
Views: 1249 - 3 Minute Abs – More About the Circuit Everyone is Talking About - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanIn my previous article about 3 minute abs I introduced you to the concept of training your abs as hard as possible in only 3 minutes. Just to recap, choose 3 abdominal exercises and work them for 30 seconds each with no gaps of rest between any of them. When you have done the 3 exercises ...
Views: 1240(1 vote) - A Sane Way to Diet and Lose Stubborn Fat Without Losing Your Sense of Proportion - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanEating a well-balanced healthy diet can become a bit of a chore especially when you have to fit all the recommended nutrients and the five a day into a normal busy day. It can be difficult to say the least even for the most dedicated individual. Most of us are aware that cutting calories to a ...
Views: 1220(2 votes) - A Way to Shred Fat at Work – Lose More Weight Doing the Same Job - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanAre you looking for a way to burn more calories without it interfering with your day-to-day work schedule? There are a number of ways to move around differently at work that will increase your body's demand to use more calories. Thinking outside the box and changing some lazy habits can make ...
Views: 1216 - How to Burn Fat and Train Abs in Only 15 Minutes Flat Out - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThe thought of doing any kind of exercise turns many people off because of the impression it can have. If you don't know any different then you would assume it is a long drawn out process only suited for nut cases with nothing else better to do. What if I told you that exercise doesn't have to ...
Views: 1215(2 votes) - How I Helped a Professional Footballer Lose a Third of His Body Fat in Just Four Weeks Without Dieting - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanWhen I first met Kevin Nicholson one of the first things he told me was how ultra professional he had always been throughout his career with the way he looked after himself. Alcohol was limited to a glass of wine with a meal now and again; he was always in bed before midnight and never spent ...
Views: 1198(2 votes) - Why You Can't Get A Six Pack On A Low Calorie Diet - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThere are many reasons why low calorie diets will never work for long-term results but very few people ever get to know about them. A low calorie diet is probably the first thing that pops into the head of someone wanting to lose weight or tone up the abdominal area. For many people it can be ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - How to Get Slim Fast – a Look at How the Top Dieters Lose Fat - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanI have thousands of hours experience witnessing what works and what doesn't work with different kinds of diets. Those who achieve the best results all have the same things in common and take action. The top dieters have a clear idea of what they want. This ranges from the way they want to ...
Views: 1184(2 votes) - This is It! How to Get Perfect Abs - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanIf you are on a mission to get perfect abs you will need to start following some key strategies outside the box of conventional training methods. Millions are spent annually in marketing the latest gadgets for training abs and food supplements for far loss with the objective to tempt the ...
Views: 1180 - Fat Loss Advice – a Look at the Rich Body Poor Body Phenomenon - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanWhat exactly is a Rich Body and how does it compare to a Poor Body? This will become self-explanatory once you reach your ultimate body shape. Once you reach your goal you will have the feeling of more confidence, health and happiness. It is necessary for most people to follow a diet plan ...
Views: 1169 - 6 Things You Must Become Good at if You Want Six Pack Abs - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanFail to plan and plan to fail. You can't get truer words when it comes to achieving a goal but it's especially true when it comes to fat loss and achieving an impressive midsection. If you don't know how to flatten the barriers that can stand in between you and your goal then you will never be ...
Views: 1165 - How To Keep Achieving Recurring Fat Loss - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanPeople often get confused about what results really are. I remind people all the time about how far they have come and how much they have achieved in terms of turning their life around for the better. There's more to achieving results than just associating success with a number on the scales ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - How to Lose Fat Fast – There is a System For Everything - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanIf you want to achieve fat loss and get six pack abs you need to follow certain steps like anything else in life. There is a way and a system for just about everything and dieting and exercising is no exception. Below is my list of essential things to do to lose stubborn body fat fast. ...
Views: 1156(2 votes) - Can I Be Skinny in Time For My Christmas Party? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanIf you are trying to battle the bulge and not succeeding then you are not alone. Despite the diet industry turning over billions each year it still has a poor success rate for its many followers. So what is going wrong and what can be done to achieve permanent fat loss? Fat loss has to ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - Exercise Tips You Must Try if You Want to Transform Your Body and See Your Abs - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanClocking in at the gym and putting the time in doesn’t mean you are going to end up with the body of your dreams. Forget marathon type workouts where they only allow you to exercise half-heartedly. It is time to stop guessing and living your life in hope of waking up one day and miraculously ...
Views: 1146(1 vote) - Tips On How To Prevent Breakfast Cereals Kick-Starting Your Fat Storing Mechanism - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThe nations favourite and most popular breakfast foods are breakfast cereals. The problem with breakfast cereals is that they are high in carbohydrates. Carbohydrates have an insulin provoking effect that can cause weight gain. To stabilise blood sugar levels protein and good fats need to be ...
Views: 1142(3 votes) - Lose Weight & Inches in 10 Days – the Natural Diet From Years of Research - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanI have tried all sorts of diets in the past but I was never impressed by any of them. After years of experimenting I discovered a very powerful way to lose weight and reduce fat. This could be the most important article you ever read about dieting so do yourself a favour and spend a minute to ...
Views: 1140 - The Easy Way To Get Rid Of Fat - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanAll different kinds of success and achievements are born out of a goal. Goals are behind the worlds leading business tycoons and winning sports teams, and without a goal you are playing Russian roulette with your fat loss efforts. Success stories that happen by chance are few and far between. ...
Views: 1139(1 vote) - Workout Tips for Fat Loss - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanJust because you regularly clock in at the gym doesn’t mean you are on the road to fast fat loss results. Marathon type workouts and going at it half-heartedly isn’t the way to train to look your best in the shortest amount of time. It is time to stop guessing and livings in hope of ...
Views: 1138 - Introduction to the Best Fat Loss Plan - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanWhat Do You Want To Look Like? Write this down; describe everything in the finest detail and compare it to where you are now. The importance of having a vision of what you want to look like is important because it keeps you on track. Imagine going on a road trip without a destination, its ...
Views: 1133(1 vote) - Can Sit Ups Or Any Other Kind of Exercises Really Help You Get a Six Pack? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanExercise can be misleading to say the least, different kinds of exercises can have a different effect from one person to the next. One of the most common believes is that sit-ups or crunches will give you a six-pack because you are targeting the necessary muscles. Take the religious gym ...
Views: 1109 - My Top 10 Quick Breakfast Options For Fat Loss - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanEating breakfast is very important for fat loss goals because it helps break the fast and kick-starts the metabolism. Maintaining a healthy metabolism so it keeps running smoothly is essential for burning calories. Here is a rundown of my favourite recipes for a simple and quick breakfast. ...
Views: 1107(1 vote) - Easiest & Quickest Weight Loss Solutions – Keep a Food Diary - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThe reason for keeping a food diary is to let yourself know what goes in your mouth every day of the week. People adopt unhealthy habits that they become accustomed to and forget how much bad food they actually consume. Its time to be honest with yourself, without keeping a food diary you are ...
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