The Master Cleanse Diet - Lose Weight And Get Healthy

By Erik Loebl

The Master Cleanse Diet has been on of the most popular choices for people wanting to lose weight quickly for a very long time. This is because it is an effective method for dropping all of those undesired pounds. This rapid weight loss is not the only advantage to this diet, however. There is in fact several other benefits that come with this detox plan.

The past several years you have spent your life consuming foods that are over processed and full of fat. These things have left your body in a state of disarray and completely clogged with toxins that are causing a variety of conditions. Even the smallest of issues can not be over looked since they are typically directly related to all of the abuse you have forced your body to endure. Of course it's not just the junk food you have consumed, it is also the chemicals in those foods as well as all the pollution were are forced to breath in on a daily basis.

After you have decided you are going to at least give the Maser Cleanse Diet a shot you will probably find out soon afterward that you really did make a positive step toward purging all of the mentioned toxins from your system and that soon you will be feeling much more like your old self.

You will also realize that you have way more energy than you ever thought and a feeling of being healthy and much happier will soon follow. Give it a shot, what have you got to lose?

It's true that you can lose weight with this type of diet plan, but your health is a far better benefit than the weight loss will ever be. Just picture the day when you can carry out all of your routines without a headache or feeling like something just isn't right. No more constant colds with a nagging cough because these illnesses can not affect you as much when your body is running the way it should be. The majority of the allergy issues you experienced in the past will also disappear along with the toxins you are purging from your body.

All of these issues listed above can be directly correlated with all of the abuse you have forced your body through every day by putting in to it those chemicals and other pollutants. I bet you are no longer wondering why you never felt good, right?

After you have finished using this detox diet you will have more respect for your own body and you will never again want to go back to the way things were before when you were unhealthy and unhappy.

A diet like this can totally transform a persons lifestyle and develop them in to a person who is much more picky about what they put in to their body so they don't ever have to feel drained ever again. It can bring on a whole new look at life and give you the will power needed to keep yourself headed in the right direction. - 17273

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Travel Can Be A Pain In Your Back

By Dr. Jason Fowler

Traveling can be rough on the body. Whether you are traveling alone on businessor on your way to a sunny resort with your family, long hours in a car or an airplane can leave you stressed, tired, stiff and sore.

"Prolonged sitting can wreak havoc on your body," says Dr. Scott Bautch, immediate past president of the American Chiropractic Association's (ACA) Council on Occupational Health. "Even if you travel in the most comfortable carrier and opt to fly first class, certain pressures and forces from awkward positions can result in restricted blood flow. One of the biggest insults to your system from prolonged sitting is the buildup of pressure in the blood vessels in your lower legs. Contracting and relaxing the muscles can help to get the blood flowing properly."

Dr. Bautch and the ACA suggest the following tips and advice to fight the pains and strains of travel before they occur.

Warm Up, Cool Down Treat travel as an athletic event. Warm up before settling into a car or plane, and cool down once you reach your destination. Take a brisk walk to stretch your hamstring and calf muscles.

In the Car Adjust the seat so you are as close to the steering wheel as comfortably possible. Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips. Place four fingers behind the back of your thigh closest to your knee. If you cannot easily slide your fingers in and out of that space, you need to re-adjust your seat. Consider a back support. Using a support behind your back may reduce the risk of low-back strain, pain or injury. The widest part of the support should be between the bottom of your rib cage and your waistline. Exercise your legs while driving to reduce the risk of any swelling, fatigue or discomfort. Open your toes as wide as you can, and count to 10. Count to five while you tighten your calf muscles, then your thigh muscles, then your gluteal muscles. Roll your shoulders forward and back, making sure to keep your hands on the steering wheel and your eyes on the road. To minimize arm and hand tension while driving, hold the steering wheel at approximately 3 o'clock and 7 o'clock, periodically switching to 10 o'clock and 5 o'clock. Do not grip the steering wheel. Instead, tighten and loosen your grip to improve hand circulation and decrease muscle fatigue in the arms,wrists and hands. While always being careful to keep your eyes on the road, vary your focal point while driving to reduce the risk of eye fatigue and tension headaches. Take rest breaks. Never underestimate the potential consequences of fatigue to yourself, your passengers and other drivers. In an Airplane Standup straight and feel the normal "S" curve of your spine. Then use rolled-up pillows or blankets to maintain that curve when you sit in your seat. Tuck a pillow behind your back and just above the beltlineand lay another pillow across the gap between your neck and the headrest. If the seat is hollowed from wear, use folded blankets to raise your buttocks a little. Check all bags heavier than 5-10 percent of your body weight. Overhead lifting of any significant amount of weight should be avoided to reducethe risk of pain in the lower back or neck. While lifting your bags, stand right in front of the overhead compartment so the spine is not rotated. Do not lift your bags over your head, or turn or twist your head and neck in the process. When stowing belongings under the seat, do not force the object with an awkward motion using your legs, feet or arms. This may cause muscle strain or spasms in the upper thighs and lower back muscles. Instead, sit in your seat first, and using your hands and feet, gently guide your bags under the seat directly in front of you. While seated, vary your position occasionally to improve circulation and avoid leg cramps. Massage legs and calves. Bring your legs in, and move your knees up and down. Prop your legs up on a book or a bag under yourseat. Do not sit directly under the air controls. The draft can increase tension in your neck and shoulder muscles. Safe Travel For Children Always use a car seat in a car when traveling with children below the age of 4 and weighing less than 40 pounds. Ask the airline for their policy on child car seat safety. Car seats for infants and toddlers provide added resistance to turbulent skies, and are safer than the lap of a parent in the event of an unfortunate accident. Make sure the car seat is appropriate for the age and size of the child. A newborn infant requires a different seat than a 3-year-old toddler. Car seats for infants should always face the rear. In this position, the forces and impact of a crash will be spread more evenly along the back and shoulders, providing more protection for the neck. Car seats should always be placed in the back seat of the car-ideally in the center. This is especially important in cars equipped with airbags. If an air bag becomes deployed, the force could seriously injure or kill a child or infant placed in the front seat. Make sure the car seat is properly secured to the seat of the vehicle and is placed at a 45-degree angle to support the head of the infant or child. - 17273

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The-th Article...Getting Started on HCG!

By Amelia Handley

I started the HCG diet today. I'm following the homeopathic HCG protocol for 25 days. I'm working with HCG Diet Direct's program and products. The first day wasn't too bad. I actually really quite enjoyed it. But just to be clear...I haven't had to start the low calorie dieting part of it yet. Loading is the only requirement on the first 2 days of the diet.

The loading days require dieters to eat a lot of calories and aim for high fat calories. It sounds strange, but Those are the rules. They call them loading days. The first two days of the homeopathic HCG protocol diet require "loading."

According to the homeopathic HCG protocol the loading days have a purpose other than as a great send off for the low cal days to follow. They give the body time to absorb the HCG. Even during the loading days you are required to take your HCG three time per day. I took mine morning, lunch and evening. You can't eat or drink before or after you take it for 15 minutes and you have to hold it under your tongue for 15 seconds before you swallow it and go on about your day. I didn't have a hard time remembering it, but it was only the first day.

The formula needs to be store in a cool place, but since it's winter I can't imagine that being a problem. It's pretty cool everywhere it might end up. If I have to take it to work...I can just leave it in the car. It's going to be cool. In the summer it might be a little more problematic so I guess there are definite bonuses to undergoing the homeopathic HCG diet in the winter.

My routine on the first day was really quite simple. I got out of bed. I weighed myself and noted down I was at 170. I took my HCG and my B-Total (and additional vitamin supplement I bought from HCG Diet Direct). Then I went ahead and made sure that ate frequently throughout the day. I also made sure to enjoy a few of my all time favorites that are going to be definite "no-no's" while on the diet.

The first day on HCG is complete. I weighed myself in the morning and took note of it on a pad on my bedside table as required. I took the HCG formula three times per day as required. I took the B-Total Sublingual once in the morning as suggested. And I've got one more loading day tomorrow before the homeopathic HCG protocol has me starting my very low calorie diet. - 17273

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Amelia Handley studied exercise science in college with a minor in Nutrition. Yet she still found herself veering from diet to diet in order to control her weight. With HCG Diet Direct she's found a program that allows her to combine her desire to control her own body weight with her education and not feel off balance.

Keeping Up The Physique Of A Muscle-Builder

By Tony Gates

A diet that's extraordinarily strict is necessary to keep up with a body-builder's physique. You must be sure to keep complicated carbs and protein in the advance guard of your thoughts when it comes to meal planning. When you're employed out, your body will burn both these stapes to your diet. Eat foods like cheese, beef, fish and nuts to keep your protein levels high.

Protein-laden power shakes are consumed by many body builders to maintain the level that their bodies need, as well as to build muscle mass. You must also consume five or six daily meals to raise your constitution and afterwards increase the quantity of fat that you burn. If you go for hours without eating, your body will naturally begin to produce fat and consume muscle. To keep your physique, it's critical that you consume the right foods during a particular time period.

By taking additions like Creatine, Branched Chain Amino Acids and Glutamine, you can benefit your body, especially if you're a bodybuilder. When you are on a stern diet or exercise in intense manners, your immune system will release Glutamine. Your muscle will hesitate to grow if your body hasn't got enough Glutamine inside it. By taking a Glutamine supplement, you may forestall your body from limiting the quantity of muscle that grows in your body, which is crucial.

Supplemental creatine will aid your body in its production of adenosine troposphere, which gives your body strength. By employing supplemental creatine, your body will have two times as much strength as always, permitting you to endure the mandatory amounts of coaching that you require.

When working out you are required to do a spread of workouts to reach all of the muscles in your body. Cardiovascular training's purpose is to help your body gain energy, endurance and burn fat, it isn't meant for muscle gain. To help your muscles grow it is important to increase the weight and the amount of reps in your exercises. Motivation and discipline is the key to achieving this goal. To keep accelerating the amount of work you do in your routines, you have to bump yourself to the boundaries. Without motivation and discipline your muscles will never gain mass.

There are lots of other programs that teach muscle building but one that many advocate is Truth About Six Pack Abs. Not only is it great, it's backed up by many expert reviews. All guides and info everyone learns has been studied and taught multiple times over. - 17273

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Following the HCG Protocol for Weight Loss: Article 11

By Amelia Handley

I got my HCG kit. It came by mail yesterday. I immediately unpacked it and gave you a quick rundown in yesterday's article of each of the products. I ordered the homeopathic HCG weight loss formula and the B-Total Sublingual. But I didn't say much about the actual HCG protocol for weight loss as contained within their included instruction manual. So that's what you have to look forward to for today.

The booklet first provides some basic information on the HCG diet as a whole. Society in general has a problematic relationship with food. Bad habits, convenience foods, and large portions have created an epidemic. I've heard it called an obesity epidemic. They outlined the basic how and why of HCG changing the negative effects of society on the dieters relationship with foods and how their body handles fat. By following the HCG protocol for weight loss many believe that we could actually make a dent in the fight to decrease the negative effects our society suffers as a direct result of obesity.

Then you get some general words of wisdom about what's to come on the HCG diet. They said stuff like...don't be surprised by zero weight loss one day followed by a couple or a few pounds lost the next. That's normal. It's because of the way your body responds to the HCG and the fat cells that are being emptied as you follow the 500 calorie diet. When a fat cell is emptied it's often filled with water temporarily before your body decides to absorb it.

The next section in the booklet is filled with useful information. They called it the Helpful Hints & Products section. I'll share a few of the "hints" that stuck with me. They mentioned that dieters should watch their salt intake; it increases water retention. They also mentioned lotions and moisturizers. You're not allowed to use them on the HCG diet. They contain oils and fats that your skin will absorb and the whole point of the diet is that you're not providing it with fat. They also mentioned buffalo as a very healthy alternative you can use to mix up your protein regime. And I have to admit that it does sound interesting. I'll have to check out the cookbook and see if I can find a recipe for buffalo. I might just get tired of chicken and lean cuts of steak.

And THEN they started to get right down to it outlining the HCG protocol for weight loss. First I have to say that they did say absolutely no diet soda or Crystal Light. I'm disappointed, but I understand. It's definitely not good for me, I've always known that. But they don't allow it on the diet because of the type of sweetener it uses. You're also not allowed gums or mints. We already discussed how lotions and moisturizers are outlawed. You also can't include butter or oil or any sort of dressing that has any oil or fat in it with any of your foods. The rules for taking the drops are simple. You have to take them three times per day. Each time you take the designated amount and hold it under your tongue for 15 seconds before swallowing. You don't eat or drink for 15 minutes before you take it. And you don't eat or drink for 15 minutes after you take it.

I'll share more hints and extras from the booklet in the next article, but for today I'm going to wrap it up. I'm tired. But I'm happy. I think I made a good choice. All the information seems really straight forward and easy to understand. There aren't contradictions that leave me unsettled and I'm absolutely excited to see the results of the diet. - 17273

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Amelia Handley studied exercise science in college with a minor in Nutrition. Yet she still found herself veering from diet to diet in order to control her weight. With HCG Diet Direct she's found a program that allows her to combine her desire to control her own body weight with her education and not feel off balance.

Simple And Effective Muscle Building Tips

By Manny Prellie

What sort of muscle building tips can help the aspiring athlete? Well, knowing a few tips can come in handy when the new athlete is casting about for a way to increase performance in whatever sport it is that the athlete wishes to perform. Generally, most exercise scientists and fitness mavens state that much in the way of fitness can be gained with just a bit of weight training.

What might come as a surprise to many people is that the time needed to be invested in weight training that has as its aim the building of muscle isn't really all that much, in relative terms. For sure, many classic bodybuilders and weightlifters believe that as many hours as possible be spent in the gym, and they're right when it comes to their own sport. However, most other athletes need not invest that kind of time.

For the most part, beginning athlete's can get the most benefit when they engage in at least three weight training sessions per week that last from 20 to 30 minutes or a bit longer. In every case, the beginning athlete should emphasize the larger muscles of the body before working his or her way down to the smaller muscles.

As an example, imagine building up the chest or pectoral muscles. The classic exercise that should be done is the bench press. Once that has been accomplished, a weight trainer can then work on the obliques through the use of hand weights are barbells. Address the arms by starting on the bicep muscles and then the deltoids and triceps, for example. The quadriceps muscles in the legs are taking care of, generally, through leg extensions.

After the quads, and athlete would then work on the hamstring and gluteal muscles of the posterior aspect of the legs. These can usually be addressed through the performance of a few sets of leg curls. The principle of large muscle to small muscle is continued by going to work next on the calf muscles -- technically known as the gastrocnemius muscles. Ensure that proper form and consistency in the exercises maintained at all times.

Experts seem to be equally divided on whether a low weight combined with high repetitions works better than a high weight combined with low repetitions. Regardless of the philosophy, the aim for most aspiring athletes is that they should be able to get to the point where they can bench press their own body weight. Also, athletes should look at working various muscles from different angles from time to time.

The understanding that goes into building up of muscles has gotten to the point where many fitness experts recommend that an aspiring athlete try to get from 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night when possible. Muscle building tips all have as a component the matter of quality sleep, these days, so it is a smart sports person who understands that and tries to adhere to it. - 17273

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Stay Calm with L-Theanine

By Keith Woolley

Feelings of anxiety and stress can regularly go hand in hand with our busy 21st century lifestyles. Whether it's sitting in rush-hour traffic, long days at the office or family pressures, as a society we seldom get time to unwind and relax as much as we should to benefit our contentment.

Some people can cope better emotionally with stress, however for many it can take a heavy toll on health, work performance and personal life. Excess stress could also affect sleep quality, mood, libido, concentration, immune health and weight-control.

Though there are several natural 'mood enhancing' supplements available to ease the side- aftermath of stress, a number of these are shown to contradict with other medicines and can also take a number of weeks to show benefit.

A relatively new, clinically investigated 'stress-reducing' natural supplement called L-theanine, has shown in controlled studies to enhance feelings of calm and relaxation ( without fatigue ) within 40 - 60 minutes of ingestion. This soothing remedy can be used as and when needed and has turned into a well-liked choice for managing hysteria, stress and scared defects, or merely to calm nerves and help the brain stay centered for job interviews, work shows, flying and even first dates!

Where does Theanine come from, and how does it work?

Firstly it is an amino acid found in miniscule doses in green tea leaves and certain mushrooms. Please note, there isn't any caffeine found in L-theanine supplements.

It is soaked up easily in the bowel and then transported right to the brain where it stimulates alpha brain waves. Alpha brain waves indicate that we are in a warning, yet relaxed and chilled state - similar to meditation.

Also it is shown to reduce the brain's beta brain waves ; a surplus of beta waves are associated with nervousness, anxiety, scattered thoughts and hyperactivity.

Lift your mood : L-theanine influences the releasing of brain chemicals dopamine and serotonin. These 'feel good' chemicals are required as a stimulant to raise mood and emotions.

Study and work performance : L-theanine has effects on the releasing of brain chemicals that support memory and learning ability. Studies indicate that L-theanine can help can be helpful for those that need to maintain mental clearness and perform under pressure.

Relax : L-theanine is excellent to help ease away work fears and ease travels tensions at the end of a busy day. The calming properties of L-theanine will not cause direct sleepiness, though due to a more relaxed mind state, improved sleep quality might also be achieved.

Solgar L-theanine is suitable for vegetarians ... vegans.

Other de-stress tips:

Reduce intake of tea ... coffee - look for caffeine free possibilities Eat three meals limiting ready-made foods Eat quality protein with each meal to keep blood sugar balanced Increase your ingestion of necessary fatty acids Take a B-complex with breakfast to revive energy levels and mood Walk for 20 mins every day and target breathing deeply. - 17273

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Finding Diet Pills That Work

By Amy Bernstein

Folks, especially women, desiring to lose weight but don't have the time to exercise or do not have the patience to follow diet plans normally resort to taking diet tablets. Some find it more convenient as they just need to take a pill or two, and shed pounds after a certain period. They find it easier and simpler rather than going to the gymnasium twice or 3 times a week, or preparing healthy diets for their daily meals.

However, since diet tablets were introduced in the market, too much brand names were introduced leaving buyers unsure on what works and what doesn't. Some even pose harm to one's health so you should be particularly careful in choosing the pill you're going to buy. Below are some pointers in selecting diet pills that work that would guide you toward the safest brand of diet pills available in the market.

In searching for makes of diet pills that work, check rigorously if the products are made from natural ingredients. These tend to be safer than others that are synthetically made.

Most diet pills on the market are often made from manmade chemicals that would cause negatives effects that would put your health in jeopardy. You must avoid such diet tablets. You don't have to risk your life just to shed pounds. Choose to try safe and natural diet pills that work.

Additionally, try checking the authenticity of the tablet. In case you still don't know, there are counterfeit diet tablets being sold on the market usually tagged with cheaper costs. Many are lured with the prices, but they're not really safe to take. Apart from the undeniable fact that these wouldn't work, there is also a high likelihood for them to hurt your health. Exert an effort to conduct a background check of the maker to know their credibility. Checking the seller's credibility would also help.

In looking for the best diet pills in the market, opt to try those that are already medically proven and tested. Checking a diet tablet's medical facts could help you to determine if it is safe and effective. This is vital as all diet tablets claim to be safe and efficient, even if they're really not.

It is also best to buy diet pills that offer a refund guarantee. It implies the makers of the tablet are assured of their product. So, if you're satisfied with their product, you can have a full refund of the amount you have paid. This somehow gives confidence to the buyers.

In selecting diet pills that work, researching is really crucial. You can ask your friends and relatives on what diet pills they have tried and if they were effective. Apart from this , however, it is also important to search for the scientific facets of the diet pills.

You may need to know also if each ingredient indicated on the pills' labels are safe or not. Better yet, try asking a physician if a certain diet pill is indeed safe based mostly on its ingredients. - 17273

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Bodybuilding Shopping Tips, Discount Bodybuilding Supplement On The Internet

By Ricardo d Argence

Many bodybuilding supplements are rather expensive without a discount. You are likely going to have to purchase your bodybuidling supplements online if you want to get the best price possible. Many privately owned health food and drug stores can offer good prices on supplements but these places are often few and far between.

Bodybuilding.com. Is thought by individuals to be one of the best supplement sites on the net, as they will give good discounts on your most liked discount bodybuilding supplement that you are looking for.

This website has superb offers at a great price reduction. There are 50 of the most popular supplements that are provided for you to purchase. It is important to look at the top products because they are at the top of the list for a reason.

World Class Nutrition. WCN is a wonderful place for when you are looking for good prices for discount bodybuilding supplements. Available to buy are diet ECA, antioxidants, appetite suppressors, anti aging products and much more. This is a good store as they provide almost everything you want to get the body you desire at a good price.

All their offerings and bodybuilding products are in high demand and feature popular name brands. ProCore Advance by Kemistry, Powerdrol by BCI, Testatrol Testosterone Booster, Ester-Bol Orals by Fizogen, No Xplode and a myriad of other supplements.

Building Bodies. The Building Bodies club is known all over the globe for its large selection of low-cost bodybuilding supplements. There you can get discounts and find hundreds of products on sale, which is great for your wallet.

Think about the shipping costs to make certain that what you are buying will be the best value for your money. Know that many products come in different sizes and quantities and so it is advisable to read product details carefully.

Some products may cost less on other websites because you are looking at two products that are the same, however one may be much larger than the other. It is good to first purchase smaller quantities of supplements until you know it is the right product for you.

Follow directions as written on the labels to prevent yourself from overloading your body with supplements as that can be dangerous, and often counterproductive, and will be wasting your efforts and money too. Too much protein or creatine will take a toll on your kidneys and liver. You body will only process so much protein at one time; therefore spacing out your consumption is a good idea. - 17273

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Reasons Why You Should Hire A Personal Fitness Trainer

By Viola Miller

It is difficult to acquire the shape you want unless you have a personal trainer who will guide you along the way. Achieving the physique we crave isn't as simple as many folks assume it is. To figure out your body type and its specific needs requires expertise and experience.

The most prized possession that any of us have is our own body. Every individual has unique physical traits. This demands the expertise of a personal fitness trainer who can focus on every client to ensure they reach their goals.

Many times people desire a body that is toned, but are not motivated and this prevents them from turning this desire into a reality. It takes a bit of a push to get us out of this lazy slump. Your fitness instructor will furnish you with this essential motivating factor.

We understand the ideal exercise routines that are required in order to attain this objective. Your fitness coach is armed with the best information regarding the proper positions and equipment needed for workouts. A fitness trainer provides assistance to concentrate on a given part of the body to achieve the desired results.

The required equipment will be provided to you by a professional fitness trainer, who will also teach you the correct method of using them. In addition, your personal trainer will supervise your diet.

A professional fitness trainer's wisdom and expertise is very important. A professional fitness trainer is unparalleled in information and aid. Your personal training sessions will enlighten you with fitness tips as well as broadening your knowledge of fitness.

With individual fitness training, the fitness instructors will assist you in getting your shape back as quickly as possible; you will also learn how to keep your shape. You just need to focus on your workout, while your fitness trainer is responsible for devising your exercise program. If you are aware of the health improvements you need to make and where you have to reach, then you can reap maximum benefits from personal training. - 17273

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Simple Ways to Achieve Six Pack Abs

By Isaac Connor

To get the most out of your effort to get the best six pack abs, you must do a variety of exercises. The goal being boosting your entire overall health. There are plenty of advertisements that sell drugs and food supplements to help you in your quest for Six pack abs. The truth is you must check out the products to make sure they are safe. Some ingredients are harmful to your health. Going on regular workouts ranks as the best method in strengthening your abdominal muscles and burning fat.

Nothing makes a body look better than a flat, sexy stomach with six pack abs. In fact, if you want to get six pack abs you have to strengthen your stomach muscles and lose overall body fat. You only need to do crunches and sit up 2 or 3 times a week to develop abs because you have to spend more time on whole body exercises. In another word, it is no use to focus on specific stomach exercises to much.

Ab workouts and exercise routines has been researched and tested by many fitness experts and bodybuilders. The following abs workout routine has shown to be the best in producing strength, stability and most of all a fantastic looking stomach. It does this by allowing the twitch fibres and neurones in the abdominal and oblique muscles to develop faster than any other routine.

Most people think you can do sit ups and crunches for 12 weeks will get them six pack abs, but that is not the best solution and if you are doing it now, stop, because you are effectively wasting your time. Sit-ups and ab workouts will not get you "six pack abs", but they will help make them grow, just like any other muscle, so you should still do them. But in order to reveal those six pack abs, you need to get a lean body, so the solution is to have less body fat, and that is the only way that really works.

Everyone has been sold the idea that your metabolism is either genetic or it gets slower as we aged. But did you know that you could just speed up your metabolism by spreading your meals into smaller meals throughout the day. The key to seeing your six pack abdomens appearing relies on your metabolism as well as your calorie intake, which is covered in the next tip.

If you want to succeed at a diet for six pack abs, guess what? Your aim should be to burn fat, not lose weight. Remember that following your average diet results in losing weight. That weight however is usually just water and muscle. So the emphasis in a diet is what are you actually losing? Are you losing fat or losing false weight? - 17273

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The 9th HCG Day: Still Waiting

By Amelia Handley

My buddy, Lisa, and I have decided to embark on the HCG diet. We've been doing a lot of online research so even though we haven't yet started the diet we've already identified a few problem areas. But since some of the online info contradicts we've decided to wait until our actual HCG Diet Direct protocol arrives per mail before we really start to stress it. Apparently it comes with a short and sweet instruction manual.

But I figured there's no reason why I can't share my worries with you. I'm really antsy about the possibility that diet soda and crystal light aren't allowed on the diet; at all! And I've also heard tell that there's only one berry allowed, no ground meat, and no substitutions. Hearing these "rumors" have left me a little bit tentative. This could be tougher than I thought.

So...no diet soda OR Crystal Light. That's a rumor I heard going around online anyway. And I have to say I'm appalled. What will I do? I've decided to take a deep breath and hope for the best since I did run across some blogs that mentioned a diet soda for emergencies or a diet soda or two per day to help you avoid sugar. But I won't be able to be sure if it's allowed or not until that dang rule book arrives by mail. And I'm going to try my best to follow the correct HCG diet protocol because that's how you lose the most weight.

And the limitation to strictly strawberries just can't be true, right? All berries are so good for you from what I've always heard. Although I do kind of remember there being something said about all the sugar that is packed into certain types of fruit. So this one could actually be true. I'll be sad, but I'll deal with it. I'll miss the possibilities that are presented by blackberries. They're my favorite.

And that brings me to the lack of ground meat on the approved HCG diet protocol. It seems fairly logical, but I just wanted to complain really quickly because it's going to make it hard to make good HCG diet protocol approved choices at the next family barbeque. But that's alright. I'll figure something out!

The substitution thing just might kill me; I mean the rumor that there ARE no substitutions. I thought I'd be able to save a serving of fruit to eat late at night when I'm still up and I'm starving. But if not...maybe I'll just have to learn to go to bed at a decent hour. It will be rough, but I think I can do it.

And now we're at the end of my sad tale. I feel like I've whined at you enough for the day. I'll let you go ahead and hold your breath waiting for my next titillating installment as I document my course through the HCG diet. - 17273

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Amelia Handley studied exercise science in college with a minor in Nutrition. Yet she still found herself veering from diet to diet in order to control her weight. With HCG Diet Direct she's found a program that allows her to combine her desire to control her own body weight with her education and not feel off balance.