Jul 09
1-minute fatloss tip for this week…
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Got a minute?
That’s all I need to share Jon Benson’s first of many video-based 1-minute fatloss tips.
Go here for the first of many….
His new design is something to see too.
He will be posting his weekly live 1-minute video, tons of new features… even a “diet quiz” if you care to test your fatloss knowledge.
Plus his main presentation: “1 Tip To A Flat Belly!”
Enjoy!
Viola
Jun 26
[Editor’s Note: Fitness author Jon Benson shared this letter with me and gave me permission to share it with you. ]
Want to be leaner?
Good deal… here’s 5 tips that will help you along…
TIP 1
Ditch The Starch
Starches, such as rice, potatoes, some veggies, oats, etc. are often considered “health foods.”
While they can be healthy, they can also pack on stomach bodyfat like crazy if you overdo them.
As you may know, my “Every Other Day Diet” System (EODD) actually encourages you to eat starches and even sweets several days a week to get rid of excess weight:
( Some of you may see a survey here on how best to help with your bodyweight goals. )
Well… how does THAT work?
Simple: Timing is everything.
And we take a “weekly” approach to foods rather than a daily approach. This keeps your metabolism guessing. If your body cannot figure out what you’re up to, fatburning is that much more powerful. And you can get by with eating starches… at least a specific times on specific days.
But if you’re not going to do EODD, then you’ll have to wing it. And the best way to wing it is to simply cut starches out entirely for 4-8 weeks. Then slowly add them back a few days per week.
This is no where near as effective (or as fun) as the EODD method, but it will get you pointed in the right direction.
TIP 2
Can The Sodas
This one is really hard for me. I’ve been hooked on diet-soda on and off for years. When I go to get into top shape (like I am now) I have to get rid of the diet-sodas… yes, DIET-sodas. Need I say “real” sodas too? They are loaded with sugar.
Why diet-sodas? A recent study revealed that people who drank diet-sodas actually increased bodyfat when compared to those who drank sugar-sodas. What the… ??
Yep. Your body cannot be fooled by aspartame and chemicals. Sorry, but that’s the truth.
Here’s a personal story: When I cut out the diet-sodas my bodyfat drops like a rock in a pond of clear water.
And that’s what you need to be drinking: A quart of pure water per 50 lbs of bodyweight a day.
I mix it with lemon and a bit of Stevia (an herbal sweetener) and make lemonade. It’s wonderful!
TIP 3
Stay Hungry
Arnold’s first movie was “Stay Hungry” (well, after “Pumping Iron” that is). You cannot rest on your butt and stay hungry. You cannot think you’ve “arrived” and stay hungry.
It takes a special person to be hungry… and an even greater one to stay that way.
I want you to stay hungry in two ways: In how you workout and literally… stay a bit hungry before you go to bed. Not “starving”… just a bit hungry.
For your workouts, I have a great solution. If you pick up EODD you’ll get a limited shot at “7 Minute Body”… my combination of “7 Minute Muscle” and “The 7 Minute In-Home Workout” in one book… and for more than half off… but that’s a very limited deal. Gotta have EODD… you’ll need them both…
( Some of you may see a survey here on how best to help with your bodyweight goals. )
You see, progression — “forced” progression — is the best way to stay hungry. 7 Minute Body forces you to progress without thinking about it. Progression is built into the System.
As far as staying hungry at night? Check with your doctor and if he/she okays it take 500mg of potassium and 1000mg of magnesium/calcium a few hours prior to bed. This helps with the hunger pangs. Also, keep hard-boiled eggs in the fridge. If you get really hungry, eat one with half the yolk (toss the other half.) It keeps me full for an hour at least.
TIP 4
Cardio Clarity
Hours and hours of cardio a day is not the answer. However, you can do “light” cardio (i.e. brisk walking, or riding the bike at 60% of your max) just to burn off calories. That’s okay… and personally I don’t find it that boring if I’m watching a TV show. It does not interfere with my main fatloss exercise (weight training… YES!) and it burns off about 400 calories an hour.
What does work is early morning fasting cardio… but you only need 9-15 minutes. I explain the GXP Protocol (Modified) in the 7 Minute Body book, available only if you pick up EODD, and you can get it at more than half off:
( Some of you may see a survey here on how best to help with your bodyweight goals. )
TIP 5
Get Raw At Night
Raw veggies with your last meal and as a snack will really help your fatburning along. I started with red peppers because they’re sweet. Now I eat virtually every veggie raw at night without thinking about it. Give this a shot. The fatloss is well worth it.
—-> Note From Viola: Jon is still giving away “Radical Fatloss Blueprint” along with EODD for a few more days. And he is giving a lucky few the chance to pick up the Supplement-Kit that comes with Radical Fatloss for almost 100 bucks off… the video and details are here:
Jun 24
Are you an emotional eater?
Emotions can be deadly. At least when it comes to eating. And the VAST majority of us are “emotional eaters.” And that leads to excess bodyfat.
And when you eat like this you can kiss your fatloss goodbye.
There’s a 4-minute video that I want you to watch today. It is touching, funny, and very powerful all at the same time. And it will help you come to terms with emotional eating.
Go here —
P.S. This is a very unique video. I know you will love it.
And I KNOW you will benefit from it.
Please share this with others too.
Jun 09
Do you ever experience intense jealousy at least for a fleeting moment when you see somebody with a flat stomach, especially somebody who is around your own age?
Well, I do. It’s short lived and I know it’s childish but I can’t help it. I think if you have a trim stomach you look thinner and more “with it”; your clothes look better on you.
We are genetically programmed on where we store the extra fat we manage to accumulate and unfortunately we are unable to lose it randomly from the body part we want, actually that is the last place that will be trimmed. So what can we do?
Here are some tips specifically to help us have or at least look like we have a trim stomach.
1) For overall weight loss – easy to remember ONE rule: eat foods that are only one ingredient. That’s right. There is no list to read and your great grandma would know if you’d ask her what that is. Example: meat, fish, eggs, veggies, fruit, nuts….you get the idea. Now if you can manage to eat these foods only at least 80% of the time that would be an almost guarantee for losing weight (you still need portion control). Combine the foods yourself if you need to have more than one ingredient in your dish. Plainly said: cook. Eat your own cooking.
2) Posture. I know this is a biggie, yet most people specially as they age they start slouching and when you slouch, guess what your tummy looks even bigger. I would say sometimes it looks right down ridiculous as if somebody placed a ball right in front of you and you covered it up with clothes. Try walking tall. Go to the mirror and experiment with your “comfy” slouch posture and with “I feel tall and proud” look. You must look 10 lbs lighter just by carrying yourself properly. Now that’s what puts a smile on my face. So if you can get into the habit of proper posture 80% of the time you will surprise yourself not only on your better looks but overall better health and disposition. Seriously, try it and let me know what your experience is.
3) Bloating. Now if we could cut down or eliminate bloating we could have a trim stomach or at least trimmer looking. Sometimes we get so bloated we almost have to run to the store and buy biggie size pants or we secretly unbutton our pants so we can breathe semi-normally again hoping nobody can see us. Why is that? Why do we bloat and change belly size? Well, there are a number of reasons and the best way is to be aware of what foods you eat what that happens. I suggest you have a food sensitivity test done or what they call a GI/Gluten food profile. You might discover you are sensitive so certain foods and just by avoiding them would cut down on your bloating and most likely prevent a disease ever developing. We can only tax our system for so long before something gives.
There are many reasons why some of us have a jelly belly and there are many ways to get rid of it or at least try and get trim stomach. The main thing is to actually do something. Start by doing at least one thing and go from there. Too many of us too many times are just thinking about taking action and we research the options and more options and in the meantime our bellies stay fat or get fatter…So after you read this article actually do try to follow at least one of my suggestions and let me know how you are doing.
I am always trying to see if there are any diet programs out there that do not cost an arm and a leg and do not promote taking pills and going on crazy unhealthy diets. Well, I found one such diet program so click here to check it out yourself. Who knows maybe you will find the match you were looking for.
May 02
Eva Alexander has an awesome blog full of great info on mediterranian diet and some great recipes. She is my guest for this blog. Check out the link to her blog at the end of this article.
a) Many people say that Mediterranean diet is high in fat. Is it still possible for people to lose weight if they follow the Mediterranean diet?
It is true that Mediterranean diet is high in fats. However, these are healthy fats consisting of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. The American diet is rich in saturated fat which is unhealthy. Generally, the fat content of a diet does not determine weight loss. It is the calorie intake of people that is decisive. Mediterranean diet provides plenty of healthy benefits but if you will not reduce your caloric intake, then you will never lose weight.
b) Provide the major difference of American and Mediterranean diets
American diet focuses more on red meat, dairy, eggs, and poultry products. On the other hand, Mediterranean diet does not rely so much on these food groups. Specifically, the typical Mediterranean diet includes plenty of healthy options such as vegetables, fruits, olive oil, nuts, seeds, potatoes, cereals, and breads.
c) Explain why the incidence of heart disease is lower in the Mediterranean?
Diet is a major factor in lowering the incidences of heart disease in the Mediterranean region. This has been proven by research and studies conducted by health and diet experts. Another big factor is the holistic approach of the Mediterranean diet. This diet does not only focus on foods but on maintaining a healthy lifestyle as well.
d) Does regular exercise has a place in the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle?
Of course, exercise is one of the most crucial aspects of Mediterranean diet. When this diet was developed in the sixties, exercise and physical activity were part of the culture of the Mediterranean people. The development of the Mediterranean diet institutionalized the correct food choices and holistic lifestyle. With this diet, daily walk for an hour and once a week whole body exercises are required.
e) Is there a difference between a Low Carb Diet and Mediterranean Diet?
One of the most striking differences between Low Carb and Mediterranean diets is protein content. Mediterranean diet has low protein content. With this type of diet, you will only consume 15 percent calories from the protein component.
f) Wine is a regular feature of the Mediterranean diet. Is there a recommended amount for wine consumption each day?
The rule of thumb is to consume wine in moderate amounts. Men should get 5 percent of their daily calorie intake from wine. For women, the calorie consumption from wine should be 2.5 percent.
g) Final Recommendations
If you want to follow a very effective Mediterranean lifestyle, then you have to incorporate a range of healthy foods in your diet including root crops, foods rich in Omega 3 acids, and healthy vegetable oils such as canola and flax seeds. If you combine these food groups with breads, fruits, and cereals, then there is a good chance that you will be able to minimize or substantially reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease.
About the Author – Eva Alexander writes for mediterranean diet menu , her personal hobby blog focused on tips to eat healthy on the Mediterranean way.
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Eva Alexander has an awesome blog full of great info on mediterranian diet and some great recipes. She is my guest for this blog. Check out the link to her blog at the end of this article.
a) Many people say that Mediterranean diet is high in fat. Is it still possible for people to lose weight if they follow the Mediterranean diet?
It is true that Mediterranean diet is high in fats. However, these are healthy fats consisting of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. The American diet is rich in saturated fat which is unhealthy. Generally, the fat content of a diet does not determine weight loss. It is the calorie intake of people that is decisive. Mediterranean diet provides plenty of healthy benefits but if you will not reduce your caloric intake, then you will never lose weight.
b) Provide the major difference of American and Mediterranean diets
American diet focuses more on red meat, dairy, eggs, and poultry products. On the other hand, Mediterranean diet does not rely so much on these food groups. Specifically, the typical Mediterranean diet includes plenty of healthy options such as vegetables, fruits, olive oil, nuts, seeds, potatoes, cereals, and breads.
c) Explain why the incidence of heart disease is lower in the Mediterranean?
Diet is a major factor in lowering the incidences of heart disease in the Mediterranean region. This has been proven by research and studies conducted by health and diet experts. Another big factor is the holistic approach of the Mediterranean diet. This diet does not only focus on foods but on maintaining a healthy lifestyle as well.
d) Does regular exercise has a place in the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle?
Of course, exercise is one of the most crucial aspects of Mediterranean diet. When this diet was developed in the sixties, exercise and physical activity were part of the culture of the Mediterranean people. The development of the Mediterranean diet institutionalized the correct food choices and holistic lifestyle. With this diet, daily walk for an hour and once a week whole body exercises are required.
e) Is there a difference between a Low Carb Diet and Mediterranean Diet?
One of the most striking differences between Low Carb and Mediterranean diets is protein content. Mediterranean diet has low protein content. With this type of diet, you will only consume 15 percent calories from the protein component.
f) Wine is a regular feature of the Mediterranean diet. Is there a recommended amount for wine consumption each day?
The rule of thumb is to consume wine in moderate amounts. Men should get 5 percent of their daily calorie intake from wine. For women, the calorie consumption from wine should be 2.5 percent.
g) Final Recommendations
If you want to follow a very effective Mediterranean lifestyle, then you have to incorporate a range of healthy foods in your diet including root crops, foods rich in Omega 3 acids, and healthy vegetable oils such as canola and flax seeds. If you combine these food groups with breads, fruits, and cereals, then there is a good chance that you will be able to minimize or substantially reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease.
About the Author – Eva Alexander writes for mediterranean diet menu , her personal hobby blog focused on tips to eat healthy on the Mediterranean way.
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