Jan 24

Belly dance workout – fun way to trim belly

This video is just over 7 minutes and it give a good workout. Anybody could do this belly dance workout  NO EXCUSES! So let’s have some fun

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I just came across this awesome arabic belly dance workout!  If you want to check out the other 3 parts to this go to YouTube or ask me to put them up also (in the comment section)

There are a few reason I chose not to upload all 4 parts. The first part is all warmup and I thought we could do that on our own. But the main reason is that I know we are all on the run and don’t need a long video.

Over 40 and a bit out of shape? No problem, these are easy to follow steps that will bring your heart rate up with a smile.

  • Combine this fun workout with a great diet plan and you have it made 🙂
  • Make it a habit and keep to your diet and to you exercise plan
  • Don’t forget to smile while belly dancing

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    Jan 11

    Belly fat weight loss

    Belly fat is the most stubborn, exercise and diet resistant area of your body.

    It is wishful thinking believing you can lose weight on demand only in certain areas of our body. You cannot control where the weight loss occurs. Belly fat weight loss is not easy and sometimes it feels as if it’s right down impossible, but it’s not.

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    Blame your parents
    When you start burning fat for energy actually losing real weight, you will be losing it from all areas of your body.  The first place you tend to put fat on will be the last place it comes off. There is a genetical explanation for this. You have those “stubborn” areas because each of us is born with a genetic pattern of fat storage. This is comparable to inheriting a certain eye color or hair color or certain height, etc. Women  tend to have more difficulty losing (but not gaining..) weight around the hips, thighs, and belly area. Men usually have the beer belly, lower abdomen fat accumulation problems. Belly fat weight loss is an issue for both sexes, no exception.

    Doing a lot of sit-ups will help, right?

    No, not really. It will help strengthening your abs but they will still be covered by fat. Why? Because the only way you burn fat is through aerobic exercise. Meaning you have to be huffing and puffing and get your heart rate up in order to burn fat and lose weight.  It is still recommended you do sit-ups because having strong abs will help with your posture and that in return helps keep a straight back and avoid back pain. Oh, and another important thing, better posture helps you look slimmer.

    Now, if you think that you should go hard and do cardio only until you lose the weight, you’re mistaken. What you need for belly fat weight loss is to have a balanced workout plan of aerobic exercise and weight training. Weight lifting will build your muscles and lean muscles will raise your metabolic rate helping  you burn more fat.

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    Jan 03

    Get rid of belly fat?

    Sneaky reason you might be fighting an uphill battle! You are over 40 and you start to develop a permanent little or not so little bulge in you midsection. You are not too disturbed in the beginning since you think you will be able to get rid of it. You will go on some fast, promising diet and work out –maybe – and voila you get rid of belly fat.

    get rid of belly fat

    Not so fast and not so easy. Not anymore. Even if you lost some weight with your diet the darn belly fat is just too stubborn and it’s hanging on to dear life. It is not going away. What to do? Really what is one supposed to do.
    I am a happy person; I eat fairly healthy I exercise so I think I am doing ok. Apparently not  and the reminder of that is the shock I get every time I sit down and happen to catch a glimpse of my nice fat roll embracing me all around. Just one word: Disgusting.
    If all this sounds familiar to you read on and check back regularly. I am going to explore this from many angles and many sources. I will find ways to get rid of belly fat. This is a promise and I will share my information.

    I don’t like to point fingers but there are some real reasons fat likes to hang on to our bellies, especially if you are over 40.  We have to be aware of the reason’s that are beyond just simple over eating or not exercising.

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    PROBLEM
    Today the accused perpetrator is the xenoestrogen.

    First of all what are xenoestrogens?

    “Xenoestrogens are novel, industrially made compounds, that have estrogenic effects and differ chemically from archiestrogens (ancient, naturally occurring) produced by living organisms. Their potential ecological and human health impact is under study”… Xenoestrogens have been introduced into the environment by industrial, agricultural and chemical companies and consumers only in the last 70 years or so. (from Wikipedia)

    I will not go into major detail about xenoestrogens but I will mention a few. If you want to know more please visit http://endojourney.wordpress.com/2009/07/31/a-list-of-xenoestrogens/

    Watch out for:

    •    pesticides,
    •    herbicides
    •    insecticides
    •    certain petrochemicals from air and water pollution,
    •    household cleaners,
    •    cosmetics (4-MBC in certain sunscreens, paraben) – check your lables
    •    food preservatives such as BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole).

    WARNING: These xenoestrogens can react with your body and make your body store excess abdominal fat and that will make your life extra miserable when trying to get rid of belly fat.
    Excess exposure to these can cause hormone balance disruptions for both men and women.

    WHAT TO DO?

    There is always something we can do. Number one rule for me is to learn more about whatever the problem is so I can find a solution.  I am only touching on one solution in this article but hopefully I sparked enough interest that you will go ahead and do some of your own research. If not, no worries I will be writing more about this shortly so you can check back and find out more.

    There are certain foods that provide us with fighting ability against these artificial hormon like compounds and eating more of these will help our fight to get rid of belly fat.

    Click  here to discover usuful tips on how to get rid of belly fat.

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      Jan 02

      Food Diary

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      I want to lose weight this year and keep it off….

      When you’re trying to lose weight, one of the smartest and easiest steps you can take is to keep a daily food diary. A food diary is just like what it sounds—a notebook in which you record your daily food intake. You can track a number of things in your diary making it a complex tracking tool or you can keep it simple. In either case, this is a great way to help yourself stick to a weight loss plan and reach your goal.

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      •  First, consider just listing your daily menu. This will help you actually see what you eat on any given day and notice patterns of unhealthy eating that you never considered before. Some people like to also record calories, protein, fiber, fat, and other nutrients. Portion size may be recorded as well. You can also list the reasons you’re eating other than hunger, the cravings you experience, any events in your life that day and your feelings about your diet on any given day. It is your diary, so record what you want and what is right for you.

       

      • When you start a food diary, keep in mind that you don’t have to keep a traditional journal by the bed with a lock and key. You can use whatever kind of recording and writing tools you like best. For some people, the traditional journal or just a plain notebook works fine. You can also keep a food diary online I’m sure there are plenty available or make one up on your computer. Simply open up a word processing program and keep the icon on your desktop. Others like to use Excel or other data entry programs, these will help out a lot when it comes to adding totals at the end of the day. You can keep your food diary on a laptop or palm pilot, or slip a notebook into your bag during the day—whatever works best for your lifestyle and whatever you will be able to stick to. To see results and to really be able to use the food diary as a helpful tool for your weight loss you need to use it consistently.

       

      • You may wish to note in your diary when you hit certain weight loss goals or when you gain weight in order to look for causes. You can show your diary to your doctor, nutritionist or trainer or even discuss it with our weight loss partner, if you have one. This will help you stay on right track and get the most out of your diary.

        •  Remember to update your food diary every day and review it at the end of each week in order to track your progress Food diaries work great for many people, so you should consider starting one today in order to lose the most weight possible.

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      Dec 28

      Great Way to Weight Loss Success

      Millions of people are trying to lose weight without much success all the time. There are many reasons for this failure, although most would rather give up than fix their mistakes. Weight loss is very difficult! Let’s face it, we have to get out of our comfort zone, our cozy little routine and make some changes. Without a little patience and knowledge about nutrition and exercise, your best weight loss plan may crumble.

      Click here to discover a way to weight loss success with a diet that allows you to eat your favorite foods in moderation

      Learning the top reasons on how to ensure weight loss success is important. This knowledge will help you avoid mistakes right from the start and pave the way to success.
      Weight Loss Success
      • Many weight loss plans fail because people are trying to lose weight following a calorie restrictive diet that is too severe. Don’t get me wrong, the whole point of a diet is to cut down on calories but when you cut back too much too suddenly your body reacts and puts itself in starvation mode hanging on to every little morsel you put in your mouth defeating your efforts. You also put yourself at danger of not getting enough vitamins, minerals, proteins, and other nutrients you need every single day in order to stay healthy. When you cut back on your calorie intake gradually, then yes, it works like a charm and you will be on your way to weight loss success.

      • Everything you do regarding weight loss, from dieting to exercising, will be a hundred times easier if you have a partner or even a couple of partners. You will push each other not to quit, encourage each other and celebrate together the small successes that will lead to the final success. Working with a support system on a large scale is also important. Your friends and family should know that you are attempting to lose weight so that they can help you by not tempting you with empty calorie foods (like cookies, fries) or taking up your gym time. Also, remember that professionals, like doctors, trainers and nutritionists, could help out with tips helping you develop a weight loss plan to shed the pounds and ensure a healthy weight loss success.

      • Setting unrealistic goals is a good way to fail at your weight loss plan. When you set goals that you can easily reach, you push yourself to move forward and will feel successful. However, when you set impossible goals, you will find that you are easily frustrated and sooner or later you’ll through in the towel. Don’t completely cut out all of the foods you eat on a regular basis, and don’t exercise too much right away. Gradually build up to reaching the goals you really want for your life. You didn’t get to the state you are now in a couple of weeks so don’t be impatient and unrealistic to expect you will get back to your skinny self in 2-3 weeks. Weight loss success requires patience and persistence.

      Lastly, simply know yourself. Weight loss plans fail when you attempt to be something you are not. Maybe you have wide hips or bigger arms—a weight loss plan won’t completely change that no matter what you do. You have to be happy with yourself on the inside before you change things on the outside. This might sound corny but is so true. Weight loss success is not just about losing weight, it is about getting healthy and ultimately being able to enjoy a quality life.

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