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28/12/2017

FAT LOSS FOR BEGINNERS (Part 1)
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This is the first part of a fantastic series of fat loss articles
by Edet Usuyak.
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Dear Friends,
EVERYONE who wants to get leaner should read this article. Yes, I know it says "Fat loss for beginners," but sometimes we veterans
forget what we once knew or we don't practice what we now know. If you're a beginner, this will be an introduction. If you're
experienced, let this be a reminder.
1. JUST GET STARTED - TAKE DECISIVE ACTION!
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There are so many opinions about how to lose fat that many
people end up completely confused and they don't do ANYTHING!
They've read about 27 ways to diet, 34 ways to do cardio, 101 ways to lift weights and 79 supplements to take. But they still don't
have a clue how to start.
You stuff your brain with so much information it feels like it's
going to explode, but then you never do anything about it. You're
like a deer stuck in headlights. Sound familiar?
I call this the "paralysis by analysis" syndrome.
The most important thing you can do is take action. Just begin the
journey and figure it out as you go. Better still; get a coach or
trainer right from the start.
Actually, losing fat is not that complicated. You don't need a PhD
in exercise physiology to figure out that any exercise is better
than no exercise. You don't have to be a genius in nutritional
biochemistry to figure out that an apple is better than a pop corn.
Getting lean is simple: Exercise, Eat healthier foods, Eat smaller
portions. Isn't this stuff just common sense? Didn't your mother
tell you this?
So what's stopping you? What makes you freeze up?
If you're like most people, FEAR is stopping you. You're so afraid
of doing something wrong, you choose to do nothing rather than make a mistake or look foolish. What you must understand is that people who accomplish much and people who accomplish little BOTH have fears. The difference between the two is that the latter feels the fear and lest it immobilize them. The former feels the fear and does it anyway. Begin the process. You can always fine-tune your programme as you go. Naturally, it's better to aim and then fire, but it’s better to fire and then adjust your aim later than not to fire at all. You can't win a battle by hiding in the trenches.
3. DON'T GET CAUGHT UP IN MINUTIA - FOCUS ON FUNDAMENTALS
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Read any book about success and it will tell you "pay attention to
detail." Sounds like good advice - unless you haven't mastered the fundamentals yet. In that case, it's the worst advice you could
follow.
Every day people send me questions like these:
"Should I use a fast acting protein powder like whey or would
casein be better? What if I mix both and also add a little bit of
Soy? If I use all of them, what ratio of the three would be ideal
and when should I take them?"
"I want to do the ephedrine-caffeine stack and it says to take 20
mg of ephedrine with 200 milligrams of caffeine. The ephedrine
comes in 25 milligrams tablets, so should I chip a little bit off
the tablet to get the right ratio?"
Do you see the problem here?
These are legitimate questions, but they're completely moot if
you're eating doughnuts and sitting on the couch all day long. Fix
your diet and get your butt moving first, then worry about the
little things.
Emerson said, "The height of the pinnacle is determined by the
breadth of the base." The heights you reach will depend entirely on how broad a foundation you build. Great coaches such as Vince Lombardi and John Wooden credited most of their success to drilling their players on fundamentals.
Forget about ALL the minutia until you have the fundamentals down cold!
* Forget about supplement dosages
* Forget about macronutrient cycling
* Forget about tempo manipulation
* Forget about glycemic indexes
* Forget about the latest Bulgarian or Russian periodization programme.
Master the fundamentals first! The fundamentals of fat loss include:
(1) Do your cardio,
(2) Lift weights,
(3) Burn more calories than you consume
(4) Eat 5-6 small, frequent meals and never skip meals,
(5) Keep your fat intake low, but include small amounts of good
fats,
(6) Eat natural foods; avoid processed & refined foods,
(7) Eat more complex carbs, fruits & vegetables,
(8) Eat lean proteins with each meal,
(9) Think positive: visualize yourself as you would like to be.
If you're not doing all these things, and you're looking for the
perfect supplement stack or the optimum periodization plan, I'm
afraid you're barking up the wrong tree.
I don't want you to think that details don't matter - they do. The
"Law of Accumulation" states that every success is a matter of
hundreds or even thousands of tiny efforts that often go unnoticed
or unappreciated. Everything counts. Everything either helps or
hurts. Nothing is neutral. The problem is when you get bogged down in minutia before you've even learned the basics. Minor details produce minor results. Major fundamentals produce major results. Don't major in minor things. Lay your foundation first, and then move on to the finer points. And remember, as Jim Rohn says, always be suspicious of someone who says they've found a new fundamental.
4. KNOW YOUR CALORIES
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The most important dietary factor in fat loss is not how many grams of carbohydrate, protein or fat you eat, the most important factor for fat loss is calories. Eat more than you burn each day and you will store fat. Eat less than you burn each day and you will lose fat. It's just that simple.
Where the calories come from is important too, but unless you
understand the calorie concept, nothing else matters.
I'm appalled at how many people claim to sincerely want to lose
body fat who admit they haven't a clue how many calories they eat. Get serious! If you don't have the faintest idea how much you're eating, how can you expect to make any progress?
Did it ever occur to you that your ONLY problem might be
overeating! Do you realize that too much of anything gets stored as fat? That's right - even if you're eating nothing but "natural and
healthy" foods, if you eat too many of them, you're still going to
get fat.
Portion control, my friend, portion control!
On the other hand, maybe you're under-eating and slowing down your metabolism. There's a fine line.
5. NEVER, EVER QUIT! MAKE FITNESS A LIFESTYLE!
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Do you know what is the biggest fat loss mistake made by beginners?
Quitting!
In March 2014, the attendance in
our gym shot up for about 6-8 weeks. Well, it's
back to normal now because all the quitters dropped out already.
What's especially sad is that most people quit right when they're
on the verge of making substantial progress.
Remember: You're never a failure as long as you're working on the progressive realization of a worthy goal. But the second you quit, then its official - you're a failure. Quitting should not even be an option because...
FITNESS IS A LIFESTYLE!
Don't let these four words slip by you just because it's an
oft-repeated cliché. This is an important mindset! You have to stop
thinking of getting in shape for a New Year's resolution, vacation
or wedding (or a contest, you bodybuilders). You must start
thinking about getting healthy and in shape FOR LIFE.
When you're just starting out, firmly resolve that quitting is not
even an option. Don't approach this endeavor with an "I'll try"
attitude. If you accept quitting as a possibility, you might as
well not even start; just grab that remote control, a bag of chips
and get back on the couch where you were before.
Also, understand that results may come slowly in the beginning if
you're not the genetically-gifted type. This process requires great
patience and persistence for most people.
Most beginners never allow themselves the time it takes to get any momentum going. They expect too much too soon, get discouraged and quit.
It takes a big push to get started. It's like getting a rocket off
the ground - it uses most of its fuel just launching off the pad,
but once it's in the air and the inertia has been overcome, it can
keep going with very little energy expenditure. Don't quit just
because it's difficult to "launch!"
6. GET A PERSONAL TRAINER, COACH, OR MENTOR
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Life is too just too short to learn everything there is to know on
your own. Don't waste time climbing the ladder only to find it's
leaning against the wrong wall! Learn from the experts. Get a
trainer, personal coach, or mentor to help you start right - right
from the start.
7. JOIN A GYM IF YOU CAN, BUT A SET OF DUMBBELLS ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH TO GET YOU STARTED
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I admit I'm showing my bias by saying everyone should join a gym
(I'm in the health club business), but I sincerely believe nothing
beats working out in a high quality health club. In a well-equipped
gym, the possibilities are endless, the atmosphere is motivational
and people are there to help you.
More often than not, however, beginners start at home. That being
the case, I admit that you don't need a gym to get started. You
also don't need any of that garbage advertised on late night TV.
The only piece of equipment you need has existed for over 100 years - that's right, the humble DUMBBELL!
Remember - don't over complicate this - think basics, basics, basics (and dumbbells are as basic as it gets.)
Dumbbells are the single most versatile piece of equipment in
existence. You can perform hundreds, even thousands of exercises with dumbbells.
Ladies, a set of 3 to 20 pounds will be more than sufficient. Guys,
a set from 10 to 40 pounds should do the trick (for now).
Powerblock dumbbells are fantastic for space-saving, by the way.
If you also get yourself a bench and clear out a little corner in
your favorite room, then you're ready to roll!
Here it is - The beginner's all-dumbbell routine:
1. Dumbbell bench press (chest)
2. Dumbbell side lateral raise (shoulders)
3. One arm dumbbell row (upper back)
4. Dumbbell extension behind head (triceps)
5. Dumbbell Bicep curl (biceps)
6. Dumbbell Lunges (thighs)
7. Dumbbell One leg calf raise (calves)
8. Dumbbell leg curl (hamstrings)
9. Crunches (abs)
There you have it. Simple and effective. At home or in a gym.
If you're just starting, do this routine for 2-3 sets of 8-12 reps
per exercise, except calves and abs which you can go up to 20 reps. Rest 1 minute between sets. You'll train your whole body in each workout, 2 -3 three days per week, non-consecutive days.
After 3 - 6 months, you'll probably need to add exercises and move up to a split routine.
8. WEIGHT TRAINING IS NOT OPTIONAL - IT'S MANDATORY!
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It's is a common misconception that you should start with aerobic
workouts and lose the fat first before adding weight training.
Unfortunately, the best you can hope for from diet and aerobics
alone is to become a "skinny fat person." You may lose weight, but you'll have a poor muscle to fat ratio and a "soft" appearance.
Obviously, weight training is the key to developing strength and
muscle. What few people realize is that weight training also
increases fat loss, although it occurs indirectly.
Weight training is anaerobic and burns carbohydrates (sugar). Cardio is aerobic and therefore burns fat. So it seems logical to focus on aerobic training for fat loss.
However, something interesting happens "beneath the surface" when you lift weights. Weight training increases your lean body mass -aerobic training does not.
Low calorie dieting and aerobic training without weight lifting can
make you lose lean body mass. If you lose lean body mass, your
metabolism slows down, and this makes it harder to lose fat.
If you increase your lean body mass, you increase your metabolic
rate and this makes it easier to lose fat. With a faster
metabolism, you'll burn more fat all day long - even while you're
sleeping!
If you have limited time, and your main priority is fat loss, then
do a very brief weight training program and spend the majority of
your time concentrating on cardio. But never neglect the weights
completely - always do both, and if possible, devote equal
attention to each.

09/06/2017

How To Avoid Common Diet Scams

Dear Friends,

As our country gains weight at an alarming rate, we are spending
more each year on products that promise us easy, effortless weight
loss. Each year in Nigeria, an estimated 15 billion
dollars is spent each year on weight loss products. The problem is
that in spite of headlines that feed our hopes that a new, secret,
"better" weight loss formula has been discovered, the truth is
there are no easy solutions to losing weight.

Simply put, weight loss is a combination of lifestyle choices, and
is the result of a firm commitment to making and maintaining them
over a period of time. Any products that offer weight loss without
reduced caloric intake and increasing activity levels are
fraudulent- and a waste of money.

Why Do People Buy Products That Are Scams?
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Denise Bruner, MD, MPH, FASBP is a specialist in weight loss, and a
fellow in the American Society of Bariatric Physicians. She shares
one of the major reasons that weight loss scams flourish today: "We
live in a society today that wants immediate gratification. This is
reflected in our willingness to buy from those that promise
'instant results'".

The increasing obesity in our society, and hopes that weight loss
can be achieved without lifestyle changes fuels the growth of
frauds. Bruner states, "In the U.S., currently 61% of the
population is overweight, and the numbers are going up. There's a
huge market out there for weight loss products. After all, it
appeals to us to find out that you can 'Lose 30 pounds in 30 days.'
We don't want to have to deprive ourselves of our favourite foods,
and want something that will 'magically' absorb the calories."

Jeannette Kopko, Senior Vice President of the Better Business
Bureau for Dallas and Northeast Texas,USA, agrees that illegitimate
weight loss products feed on false promises: "People are fooled by
these scams because they hope that they aren't scams. They hope
that they're real, and are an easier, faster, painless way to lose
weight."

With the huge demand for weight loss products (and their revenues),
companies are more than willing to become suppliers-whether or not
their products work. Kopko states, "The number of companies hawking
bogus supplements and weight loss products is increasing rapidly in
recent years."

How can you spot a weight loss scam?
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Typically, weight loss scams make promises that aren't realistic.
Headlines that promise weight loss without dieting are always
scams, since calorie reduction is the basis of any true weight loss
programme. There are no legitimate weight loss programmes that allow
you to "eat whatever you want" without limit. As Monica Revelle,
public relations specialist at the FDA notes: "If it sounds too
good to be true-it is!"

Other tips offs that the weight loss product is a scam include:

* Claims to be a "secret" formula: Products that claim to have
secret formulas are scams. Dr. Bruner feels strongly on this issue,
and states, "There are no 'secrets to weight loss' being held away
from the public. In America alone, an estimated 100 people a day
die from obesity; we could prevent 300,000 deaths annually if there
was a real product that made weight loss simple and safe, and
physicians would be the first to prescribe them."

* There's no physical address for the business. Legitimate products
and services will have a physical address and phone number. Be wary
of those that only offer a mailbox, or a toll-free number to call
manned by "help center" personnel. Kopko shares, "While not all
companies that have P.O. or private mail boxes (PMBs) are
illegitimate, plenty are. Check to see if there are the letters
'PMB' after a physical address; this indicates that it's really a
private mail box, that can forward mail to anywhere in the world."
She adds that the Internet is also being used to promote frauds,
and adds, "You can't judge how good or legitimate a product is by
how professional the web site looks. This only reflects how good
their web designer was."

* They promise rapid weight loss. Weight loss that is too rapid is
not only unhealthy, but is normally quickly regained. The best
plans advocate moderate goals, with slow, steady weight loss of
about 6-8 pounds a month over a long period. Dr. Bruner states,
"Any product that offer overnight or rapid changes is a fraud."

* They state that they can help a person lose fat or cellulite in a
specific part of the body. Body fat is lost overall, not in a spot,
and ads that claim otherwise are frauds.

* They promise permanent weight loss. No product can do this, since
permanent weight loss is maintained by lifestyle changes.

By avoiding products with the above "red flags" in their
advertising, you can protect yourself from illegitimate
products-and save money.

Types of Weight Loss Scams
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Weight loss scams can range from the highly illegal (and even
dangerous) to the mildly unethical. Kopko states, "There are
degrees of fraud and misleading consumers. Some are scams where the
person doesn't receive anything at all when they send in their
money. Another form of scam is when the customer sends in money,
and they get a product that has no benefit, such as a sugar pill."

Other weight loss scams use questionable practices, such as making
claims for an ingredient-but without scientific studies to back
them up. Kopko adds, "In yet other scams, the product has very low
levels of active ingredients, so the person doesn't get the desired
result."

Some products sell because their names are similar to real
products-even though they don't contain the same ingredients or
quality. Dr. Bruner warns that these knockoffs are frauds: "The
person thinks, 'Oh, I can get this a lot cheaper here...' but be
careful, and check it out thoroughly first."

Kopko has seen all types of weight loss scams during her years with
the Better Business Bureau. She remembers, "Years ago, in our area,
there was a business that sold 'weight loss glasses'; one lens was
blue, the other brown. Supposedly, the two colors 'confused the
brain' and the person didn't get hungry." She adds, "Another fraud
was weight loss "bath powder' that a person pours into the tub,
that promised weight loss."

Today, popular scams are pills, powders, patches, and herbal teas
that supposedly promote weight loss.

One recent scam was a powder taken a few hours before sleep. Kopko
states, "It promised that the fat would "melt away" while you
slept. The only benefit was that the person gave up their bedtime
snack when they took it; there was nothing in the powder to help.
And the person who bought the powder was then deluged with other
products from the company that would 'make the product work
better.' It was all a huge fraud."

Dr. Bruner has also seen a variety of weight loss scams over the
years. She states, "I've seen people wearing inserts in their
shoes; the manufacturers claim that they hit pressure points to
relieve hunger (it doesn't work). Another scam is a '"chocolate
patch' designed to reduce cravings for chocolate, or wearing
special clothing to spot reduce areas." She notes that in Europe,
another popular weight loss fad is getting attention: "In Europe,
right now mesotherapy, injecting a drug into the muscle, is a very
popular fraud."

FTC's spokesperson Shirley Rooker notes that the FTC recently
stopped another popular weight loss scam-and the company was forced
to pay back millions to consumers taken in by its fraudulent ads.
She notes, "The Enforma System claimed that its products increase
the body's capacity to burn fat and would help the body burn more
calories while just standing or sitting around doing nothing, even
while sleeping. And the TV ads stated that consumers could enjoy
fried chicken, pizza, and other high-calorie, high-fat products and
still lose weight. The FTC complaint charged that there was no
proof that Fat Trapper and Exercise in a Bottle really worked.

Why Aren't They Stopped?
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With the huge numbers of weight loss frauds out there (it only
takes opening up a magazine, or surfing the Internet to view some),
the question of why they are allowed to continue is raised.

Kopko says, "I get a lot of calls from people who ask, 'Why isn't
something being done?' about a scam. Basically, the answer is:
until we receive complaints, a fraud can't be investigated." She
adds that many times, people who are scammed don't file reports.
"They don't want the bother, or they don't know where to turn. The
complaints we get are probably only a fraction of the problem
that's out there." So when you discover these diet scams, contact NAFDAC.

She warns that not being shut down is not a guarantee of
reliability. "Just because a business is out there, selling weight
loss products doesn't mean they're legitimate; it may just be that
they haven't been caught yet. This is why it's so important to be
an aware consumer. "

Once complaints are made, law enforcement will step in and start
investigating weight loss frauds. They often prosecute illegal
businesses, and force them to make restitution to their victims.
But Kopko shares that not every questionable weight loss product
can be dealt with in this manner: "Some scams might not be
illegal-just unethical. They market their products in a way that
implies benefits, instead of stating them outright, and skirt the
legal boundaries of false advertising."

In some cases, stopping a fraud takes time because of the decision
over who has jurisdiction, and the time needed to gather the data
to begin prosecuting a company. For instance, NAFDAC's moica
Revelle states that they only have jurisdiction over scams in which
a product is proven to be unsafe. "It monitor the quality and
safety of weight loss products; but don't have jurisdiction if
there's no evidence of harm done."

In many cases of false advertising, the NAFDAC steps in, and uses
information gathered by other agencies to make their case against a
company. Kopko states that the Better Business Bureau, while not
having jurisdiction itself, make their task easier. "We keep
information about businesses on file, including complaints against
them, and share this with law enforcement and government agencies."

How To Protect Yourself From Scams
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One of the best methods of protecting yourself from weight loss
scams is to seek medical advice from a qualified physician who
specializes in weight loss (bariatric medicine). At times, this
means first coming to terms with a realistic view of weight loss.
Dr. Bruner states, "Losing weight isn't simple or easy.

Basically, it means reducing calories and exercising, but it must
be individualized to the person's needs. For instance, the person
with insulin resistance needs a higher protein, lower carbohydrate
diet so they won't feel that they're starving; and those with
allergies (such as to wheat or yeast) will need a diet that avoids
these items."

To protect yourself from scams, check the product out first with
your physician. And if possible, try to avoid "impulse buying".
First investigate the product and the company's reliability with
consumer organizations. This can save you needless expense and
disappointment in the long run.

Weight loss scams are on the rise, and the numbers of companies
using fraudulent advertising are multiplying. By taking the time to
carefully investigate a company and its products, and choosing to
work with a qualified physician on your weight loss goals, you can
save yourself needless expense and disappointment. Best of all, you
can get started on the road to real, achievable weight loss goals
while maintaining good health.

24/04/2017

FAT LOSS BASICS

Dear Friends,
Believe it or not, losing a little or a lot of fat involves pretty
much the same concept - consistent dieting coupled with
cardiovascular exercise and weight training. This is how the
professionals do it and it works.

Many of you may be hesitant to start a weight training program, but the benefits far outweigh any reservation you may have. Weight training enhances your fat loss by increasing your muscle mass and more muscle means more calories burned (faster metabolism). It also gives your skin a more tone, tight appearance, lowers your blood pressure, strengthens your bones, improves your agility, increases your flexibility, strengthens your immune system and gives you more
energy and a brighter outlook on life.

If you have a high level of bod yfat, or you have never been able to successfully lose fat, you should consider trying a program that not only focuses on dieting, but also includes adequate
cardiovascular activity and weight training.

If you are already very muscular, and you just want lose a little
body fat, then a fat loss program that includes regular
cardiovascular activity and weight training is perfect for you. The
best way to get ripped and maintain as much muscle as you can is to diet slowly. The truth is, when you are on a low calorie diet, your body prefers to use muscle tissue for fuel rather than excess body fat. So, the slower you lose weight, the more likely you are losing fat and not muscle.

Ideally, you should aim to lose no more than 1lb - 1.5 lbs per week that's it. If you are obese, then you should try to lose no more than 1% of your body weight per week. Any more than that and you are sacrificing muscle.

Women do tend to lose fat at a slower rate than men, but don't let this discourage you. Women simply store fat more efficiently than men because it is needed during and after pregnancy. As your body fat levels drop, you will notice that the fat loss comes off in reverse of how it was put on. So, the most recent fat gains will come off first, while the old fat that has been there for a while
will take the longest to lose.

The most difficult fat to lose usually centers around the waist,
belly and lower back areas for men, and the upper thigh and
buttocks, area for women. The fat in these areas are the most
difficult to totally get rid of. These areas are comprised of
mostly brown adipose tissue (fat). This type of fat is difficult to
lose because the low blood flow in these areas hinder the fat
mobilization. So, if the fat can't be moved into the bloodstream to
be used as fuel, those love handles will never go away.
That's why thermogenic agents like ephedrine and blood thinning supplements like aspirin help to improve fat loss - they increase circulation into these hard to reach areas and mobilize the stubborn fat.

Remember that you cannot spot reduce! What I mean by this is that you can't pick and choose the areas that you would like to lose the fat and do exercises that work those areas expecting the fat to just magically disappear in those areas. Your body does not work that way. The only way to decrease the amount of fat in certain key areas is by lowering your total body fat levels. As you lose fat, it will come off all over your body, not just in specific areas.

If you follow a complete diet and weight training program for at
least 12 weeks, you will begin to see dramatic changes occurring with your body, and I'm not just talking about the obvious physical changes, I'm also talking about the psychological and physiological changes. You can expect lower body fat (of course), increased muscle mass, increased metabolism, increased sense of well-being, more energy, lower bad cholesterol level, increased good cholesterol level, decreased risk of heart disease, deeper more restful sleep and most important, increased self-confidence.

To be successful, your fat loss programme should include the
following:

* A calorie restrictive diet, which requires you to eat no less
than 10x and no more than 15x

* Regular cardiovascular activity for at least 30-45 minutes 3-4
times per week. Some recommend a moderate pace while other
recommend a vigorous pace -- it doesn't really matter as long as
you are exercising.

* Weight Training.

* Supplementing your diet with vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Vitamin C, L-glutamine, and a good multi vitamin are the bare essentials.

* Adequate dietary fat, including high amounts of Essential Fatty
Acids (Omega-6 and Omega-3).

Finally, make sure that the program you decide on is compatible
with your lifestyle and schedule. You can have the greatest program in the world, but if you cannot implement it then it is worthless. There are thousands of fa tloss diets and workouts that will work, but the hard part is finding one that works for you and the specifics of your diet and schedule restraints.

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A WORD ON CONSISTENCY

OK., so you want the secret to fat loss? Well, here it is:
CONSISTENCY. You can have the best diet, the best training
schedule, join the best gym that has the best equipment, but
without consistency it's all worthless.

Over the past two years, I've talked to hundreds of people who have successfully transformed their physique. Though most of them trained in totally different ways, there was one common denominator that appeared throughout each success story: Day in and day out, they followed their pre-determined plan, consistently without fail.
There are many paths to your goal but you will never reach it
unless you consistently put one foot in front of the other. You
must find the determination and drive within yourself to see this
through. If not now, then when?

In the grand scheme of your life, can you afford a slight
inconvenience to create a fantastic physique -- or will you
continue to be an 'Average Joe' for 80 more years! Which sounds more inconvenient to you?

I can see it's easy to make excuses, after all, I used to do the
same thing. Don't get caught up in this. The truth is, the hardest
part any training routine is getting started. You've got to break
your old habits and make new paths for yourself. If I can do this,
anyone can. The only thing that separates me from most other
people, is the fact that once I decide on a goal, I will not stop
until I reach it. It's that simple.

Gaining muscle or losing fat, like anything in life, is a simple
matter of staying focused and being consistent. Fortunately, it's
never too late to get started, and you will thank yourself a few
months down the road. Remember that saying, 'Do what you've always done, and you will get what you've always gotten'. Now, read it again.

Question
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Q: I am slightly overweight female who has a good amount of
cellulite on my upper legs and rear. Is it possible to get rid of
this?

A: For women, lower body fat and cellulite are very common
problems. Unfortunately, it is an area in which the fat stored
there has very little circulation. In other words, the lack of
blood vessel activity in those areas make it very difficult for the
body to move that fat into the bloodstream where it can be used as fuel by the body. The only non-surgical way to remove the cellulite
is to simply go on a long-term fat loss program. To begin to see a
reduction in these areas, you will have to get your body fat levels
down to around 16-18%.

Men have a similar common fat storage area around their stomach and waist.

Sincerely,

Edet Usuyak