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Fat loss is hard. And once in a while, everyone loses their motivation for diet and exercise. So that's why I'm bringing you 7 tips to help you lose more fat in less time over this upcoming week. (If you are a complete beginner, please refer to the 21-day quickstart guide in the Turbulence Training manual for more details on how to develop key healthy habits during the essential start-up phase of your fat loss program.) If you're a M-F, 9-5 employee, you know that Saturday or Sunday has to be your day to hit the grocery store and get fresh meat and produce to prepare your meals for the next week. I'm a big fan of picking up some fresh salmon fillets and asparagus for Sunday dinner. Chicken breasts can be cooked in bunches for freezing and then used over the week as easy lunchtime protein sources. Fruits and vegetables are washed and prepared for cooking or snacking, and almonds, pecans, walnuts, and organic beef jerky are packed into travel bags for when...

You can get an incredible weight loss workout at home without any equipment. That's right, you can burn fat and lose fat in the comfort of your own home. You don't need fancy machines or expensive mega-gym memberships, and you don't have to deal with line-ups or sweaty, stinky fellow gym-members. Ewww! Okay, here's the first thing you need. About a 8x8 open area. And your bodyweight. That's it. Don't rest between any of these exercises. First exercise: Prisoner Squat Place your hands behind your head, keep your elbows back, and squat down halfway to the ground. Keep your shoulder blades together to work your upper back and push your hips back as you squat to work your back of your legs. Do that 10-20 times depending on your strength levels. Second exercise: Push-up Plus Do a regular pushup, but at the top, add a little extra push to round your upper back and make your shoulder blades move away from one another. Do 4-12 reps depending on your stren...

Are you frustrated by a lack of results? Are you spending too much time in the gym? It drives me crazy to hear about people working really hard but getting no results. But I see people in the gym everyday that are doing the same workout and getting nowhere. You can see the look of frustration and the dread of even doing the workout in their eyes. I hope this doesn't describe you and your fat loss situation. If it does, let's take a look at some of the best fat loss tips and workout solutions to get you back on the fat loss track. 1. CB's Top 3 Training Tips for Fat Loss i) Train with intensity. Yes it takes a lot of effort to do 45 minutes of cardio, but that is low-intensity exercise (since you can do it for 45 minutes straight). Instead, you have to increase the intensity of your efforts. That means the following... ii) Don't rely on slow, steady, long workouts of cardio. Use intervals instead. iii) Don't use high reps for fat loss. Use low rep...

Weight training properly is known by few. If it was easy then you would see a lot more muscular and lean physiques on the streets. Before you learn how to weight train properly, it is critical that you learn these five weight training tips before you even step foot in the gym. 1. Write down a realistic short term and long term goal. 2. Make a commitment to stick to one program for at least 12 weeks. 3. Educate yourself prior to starting. 4. Hire a trainer to teach you proper technique. 5. Focus on gradual progression. Weight Training Tip #1: Goal Setting Inch-by-inch life is a sinch. Yard-by-yard life is hard. Treat your goal setting the same way. Do not expect to be on the cover of Men's Health by next summer. Decide how much muscle weight you wish to achieve in three months. Six months and one year. Decide where you wish to finish and work backwards. If you wish to gain 50 pounds by the end of the year, than create a game plan that allows to gain at least on...

If you thought that the early months of your pregnancy would be idyllic, and that you would sail through them in a golden glow of happiness, the reality was probably somewhat of a shock! Most women are surprised at the frequency and severity of early pregnancy pain, but while it is surprising, it is usually nothing to be overly concerned about. Here are a few symptoms of early pregnancy pain that many women experience: § Cramping. Many women experience cramping, similar to menstrual cramps, for the first few months of their pregnancy. Gentle massage can usually soothe the problem, and it is usually caused by what is known as implantation cramps. § Breast tenderness is another of the most common types of early pregnancy pain. In fact, breast tenderness and swelling is often one of the first symptoms that alert women to the possibility that they may be pregnant! § Headaches, due to changes in hormone levels, are also common early pregnancy pains, as are pelvic pain, and bac...

Adding a weight-lifting workout routine into your life, could really help you in more ways than one. Today I'm going to give you 7 reasons why you should include some form of weight-lifting into your life. Here goes... 1. Weight Lifting Burns Fat, Whilst You're At Rest, Doing Absolutely Nothing Weight-lifting really boosts your metabolism and will increase the number of calories you burn in a 24 hour day. You might even burn extra calories while you sleep. This can help shred fat off your body in super quick time. 2. You'll Build More Strength In Your Muscles & Joints, Not To Mention A Stronger Back In our everyday life, we are constantly having to lift things from children to furniture to grocery shopping. So by building strength in your joints and muscles, especially the back, you can be safe in the knowledge that you are much less likely to have muscle pains and injuries! 3. You'll Build Stronger Bones Yes you did read right! Weight-lifting not on...

Affiliate Marketing is a way of promoting online business through affiliate programs and advertising that pay the affiliate (or publisher) a type of commission based on the amount of business their website brings the merchant company. It's a form of revenue sharing or commission based advertising. The term "affiliate marketing," however, is often associated with network marketing or multi-level marketing and therefore many companies prefer to use the term "performance marketing". Affiliate marketing is the most cost effective sort of marketing there is, and is actually incredibly efficient. For this reason, many companies (especially those that started in the early days of e-commerce) owe a tremendous amount to affiliate marketing (amazon.com is a good example) and it has now become normal for companies to include affiliate marketing in many of their plans. There are three types of compensation methods that are associated with affiliated marketing. The first typ...

Some mothers could fall victim to depression amidst all the joy of having a baby. It is actually a normal condition though a little difficult to understand. However, hormonal changes are responsible for postpartum depression – also known as 'baby blues'. Usually, postpartum depression passes off in a few days or weeks but it could last longer. In either case it should not be ignored. The depression could last for months or years and even become a psychosis case requiring urgent medical help. Statistics show that one in every four new mothers suffers some kind of postpartum depression. In some situations, postpartum depression can damage marital and family relations, or even impact the baby. The statistics show some concerns. Mostly women postpartum depression affects women but it could also affect men. The occurrence of postpartum depression is mainly higher in new mothers in the 25-45 age-group. According to the latest statistics by Centers for Disease Control a...

Having a child is a fulfilling and demanding task. Parents wait anxiously for the newborn and prepare for it every day throughout the pregnancy. The joy of having a baby is tremendous but that's when some women fall prey to postpartum depression. One in every four women is likely to suffer from postpartum depression. Some men too suffer from postpartum depression though there percentage is very low. Postpartum depression usually sets in when the mother (or father) is not even aware that such a condition could exist particularly when they are so thrilled to have a baby. Most mothers report that depression set in suddenly a few days after giving birth. At first, most mothers didn't even realize what was happening. They just felt dull, unable to get out of bed and ready to cry at the slightest of provocation. Most new mothers suffering from postpartum depression said they were overcome with feelings of inefficiency and inability at coping with motherhood. Symptom...

Gaining weight during a pregnancy is not only a natural process, but a necessity as well. Your body needs to store more fat and minerals because now you not only have to nourish yourself, but also nourish the development of your child. Gaining weight is a necessity, but you must make sure that you do not gain extra weight. If you become over weight, you might have complications or difficulties with the child's delivery. So how will you know that you are starting to gain those unnecessary extra pounds, and if you do gain them how do you lose them? With so much importance associated to the weight that the mother-to-be gains during the pregnancy, you need to make sure that you are eating the healthiest and beneficial diet available to you; but, this is a diet that is not intended for weight loss, it is intended for proper nutrition. A healthy diet will help keep you in proper health, nourish your developing baby, and will also help to gain or lose your weight as your cond...

Are you on a Detox diet? Everyone here in Toronto seems to be at one time or another... Recently, one of my clients told me about his detox plans. For 7 days of the year, he buys a detox kit and follows the instructions to cut out all alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and refined carbohydrates - all while taking some supplements to help "detoxify" the liver and kidneys and extra fiber to help cleanse the colon. Now I don't mind this client doing this, because he is a model client and follows a very healthy lifestyle all year round. At 40, his blood measures are very healthy, he lost a few pounds of body fat last year, and despite being in a high-stress financial job, he is a picture of great health. Is the detox going to significantly improve his health? No, not really. And most of them aren't dangerous either, but a 7-day detox won't reverse 40 years or even 1 year of a poor lifestyle. I'll admit, Detox diets might help kick-start your weight loss p...

Mankind has probed the distant gulfs of space with telescopes, peered into the microscopic world, set foot on the Moon, and mapped the genome, yet the intertwined subjects of hair, hair loss, and hair restoration still include many mysteries. Getting your hair back once the luxuriant growth has begun to thin, or has fallen out completely, is a daunting proposition, and sometimes seems impossible. Biochemistry is still one of the most demanding, and baffling, scientific disciplines. With this in mind, it hardly comes as a surprise that the hair restoration potions and concoctions that pharmaceutical labs churn out on an almost daily basis seldom live up to their advertising. In a field where so much work remains to be done, artificial hair restoration processes are naturally mostly ineffective – and people like you and me are understandably reluctant to pay a lot of money for the latest "wonder chemical". Hair Loss Blueprint is based on the refreshingly effectiv...

Statistics say 25 per cent of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is also known as PPD or 'baby blues'. Usually, the symptoms are mild and would pass off in a few days. However, some mothers experience postpartum depression for weeks. In chronic cases it can even last for years. The early signs of postpartum depression range from mild irritation to feelings of loneliness. These could be followed by a heightened sense of frustration and inadequacy. As the depression worsens, the patient does not want to get out of bed and ends up disturbing her sleep and eating routine as well. Most common signs of postpartum depression begin almost right after childbirth. These worsen as the patient shows lack of interest in the baby, or even negative feelings towards the baby. The patient feels worried about the baby. Alternatively, the patient can lose interest in the self also. There is loss of pleasure, motivation and energy. The patient start...

Symptoms of postpartum depression vary from person to person and so does the severity of the symptoms. In fact, some mothers do not even realize that they are suffering from postpartum depression and not some other psychiatric problem. Postpartum depression affects almost one in every four new mothers. It also affects some new fathers though the instances of men being hit by depression after a baby is born are relatively very few. The first symptoms of postpartum depression could occur just a few days right after giving birth. Several patients report that they were naturally overjoyed by the birth of a baby. But the feelings change to an overwhelming sense of frustration and inability to cope with motherhood a few days later. Most parents are unable to figure out what is happening. Bouts of crying at the slightest of provocation happen quite often. Other symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD) could include deep anxiety, constant sadness, loss of desire to get out of bed...

Eating out in a restaurant can be a dieters worst nightmare. There are so many scrumptious looking meals that can tickle our temptations. Unfortunately though, many of these are not good for the waistline. But luckily, with a bit or care and discipline, eating out can be lots of fun even if you are watching your figure. Once you've got into the routine of eating healthily at home you'll most likely be feeling the benefits. As you get used to it, you will probably realise that it is not that hard. When you go out to dine though, it can hard to resist the temptation to tuck into a tasty looking high calorie meal. You need to be careful when dining; eating one high fat meal could undo a weeks worth or hard work and discipline. When eating out, do a bit of research and take care. Before dining out, narrow down your local restaurants to only the ones that do not serve oily and greasy foods. Or, see if the restaurant offers lightly sautéed or grilled dishes rather than ...

Last week I helped Men's Health magazine on a piece about getting workouts done fast. Personally, I think you can get a great body-changing workout done in minutes. How fast? I'm talking 10-minutes. By now, I'm sure you're asking... How do you lose fat in only ten minutes? or What about the rule that it takes 20 minutes of cardio before you start burning fat? Well, first of all, as I have said before, the whole idea of a fat-burning zone or a magical fat-burning time period just doesn't fit with the common sense approach to fat loss. People can lose fat without doing any cardio at all - so its clear that you don't have to workout for at least 20-minutes with your heart rate at 60% of your maximum heart rate. Fat loss is far simpler than that - and I'll show you some basic workouts below that crank your metabolism and help you burn calories when you are not exercising. Second, the results of your training occur outside of the gym rather th...

Many women discover, as they move into the final stage of their pregnancies, that the aches and pains they have already suffered were not the only surprises their pregnancy had in store for them! Round ligament, pain during pregnancy usually begins later on in your pregnancy, and it can be a constant source of mild to excruciating pain. In this article, we look at what round ligament pain is, what you can do about it, and whether it is a cause for concern. What Is Round Ligament Pain During Pregnancy? To understand what round ligament pain during pregnancy is, we first need to understand what round ligaments themselves are. These ligaments are the structure that keeps the uterus suspended in position under normal circumstances. During the later stage of pregnancy, those ligaments soften, due to hormonal changes in the body, and with the added weight of your growing uterus and baby, they can be stretched even further, which is painful. What Can You Do About Round Ligamen...

Postpartum depression affects one in every four new mothers. It is a common problem that can occur a few days after giving birth and continue for a few days, weeks, or years. Usually, it passes off. However, treatment is required when postpartum depression continues for a few weeks. It is in chronic cases that PPD lasts for several months. The first thing doctors are most likely to tell a patient of postpartum depression that there is no real treatment available. Doctors can give anti-depressants, muscle relaxants and lead the patient to psychiatrists. That is not really much of a treatment. But the problem is, if no treatment is taken for the symptoms of postpartum depression then it can last for years. Doctors handle postpartum depression as just any kind of depression. They resort to medication, counseling, and suggest support groups as treatment. Psychotherapy could be helpful to some extent in the treatment of postpartum depression. In fact, psychotherapy is the mo...

Just recently, browsing the Internet, I found mention of a new hair restoration guide called the Hair Loss Blueprint. As someone who has a personal interest in hair restoration products, and who wants to help out other people who are having problems with a receding hairline or out and out baldness, I decided to scrutinize this so-called "Blueprint" further. What I discovered was so impressive that I want to share it with you and all my other readers – because it may well be the key to transforming your life for the better! You can start the Hair Loss Blueprint in the confidence that it actually produces the results advertised. Your hair will come in fairly thinly at first, but as the re-activation of your follicles takes hold, the hair growth will become denser and you will soon have a full head of hair in place of the combed wisps – or smooth pate – that you see in the mirror every day now. You will need to get used to the idea that you have no ongoing purchase...

Being an expected mother can be an exciting time for all involved, especially the new mother to be. One of the major significant changes that comes with pregnant is the amount of weight that you can gain from the pregnancy. However, how much is to much weight? Is there a limit to the amount of weight that you should gain while pregnant. This article will go through why to much weight can be bad while you are pregnant. Gaining weight while you are pregnant, is part of the natural flow of course as you are not only feeding your own hunger, but that of the baby as well. During the pregnancy a lot expected mothers, assume that it is normal to gain a lot of weight while you are pregnant and than that is okay. However, the actual weight gain maybe smaller than what everyone thinks, according to Your guide to staying trim during pregnancy. Women should generally gain around two to four pounds in the first three months (first trimester), and one after each week after during the ...

Postpartum depression strikes within a few days of having given birth. Most women think the 'baby blues' would pass away on their own in a few days. Usually, this is true but quite often the depression could last for several weeks and even months. If left untreated it could even develop into depression psychosis. Postpartum depression affects the new mother directly and the whole family indirectly. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) does not recognize postpartum depression as being any different from major types of depression. However, the manual lists 'Postpartum Onset' symptom details that might occur within four weeks of having given birth. This formal system of screening mainly includes the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. This is used in America, New Zealand, Australia and Europe. The Scale is a questionnaire with a 10-item form in which the new mother has to rate herself. Australian experts say a 12.5 score on th...

Just about every woman who is pregnant will suffer from some form of pain during pregnancy during that time. In fact, many will suffer from different types of pain during pregnancy, at different stages of their lives. That's not intended to scare anyone – it's just a fact – pregnancy is accompanied by all sorts of aches, pains and discomforts, most of which are entirely worth it! In this article, we look at how you should approach pain during pregnancy, and what you should do. The First Step Is Always Speaking to Your Doctor When you experience pain during pregnancy, if you are in any way concerned, the first step should always be to speak to your doctor. Remember that your pregnancy is making enormous changes in your body and that you can't always tell what's normal or not! If you're in doubt, even a little bit, speak to your doctor. It's always better to be safe than sorry! Look for Natural Remedies There are all sorts of natural ways to pre...

If you're like most parent's to be, then you're probably very interested in how home massage techniques can help to alleviate the symptoms, aches and pains that most moms to be suffer during pregnancy. However, while there is mounting evidence that home massage can be a great way to soothe backache, limit swelling, and help to fight stretch marks, there are also a few things you should know about home massage during pregnancy before you try it yourself! Here are a few of the facts you should be aware of: § Before you start any kind of home massage program during pregnancy, you should first get the all clear from your doctor. There are certain conditions that limit the areas that you can practice home massage during pregnancy, and some that mean you should avoid the practice altogether. § It is a good idea to learn how, and where, it is safe to massage during pregnancy. Some types of pressure are not recommended during pregnancy, and it is best to learn a few ...

If you are one of those guys who go to the gym only on the weekends, then there's not much chance of you building up solid muscle bulk compared to those who go on a regular schedule. So it's key that you take your gym trips seriously and develop a good weekly routine. To do this, you should have the time to work out for 3-5 days a week, working out an hour each time. But how do you organize your training schedule? Well, there are two types of routine you can do; A Full Body Routine or A Split Body Routine. Let's look at the differences. So What Is A Full Body Routine? A full body routine involves 3 workouts per week, where each workout, you train ALL your LARGE muscle groups. When I say large muscle groups, I mean your upper legs (glutes hamstrings, quads), back, chest and shoulders. So each workout will include at least one back exercise, one chest exercise, one shoulder's exercise and one legs exercise (e.g. Lat Pull Down, Bench Press, Shoulder Press a...

Affiliate marketing is many things. Affiliate marketing can provide the necessary tools for the creative and hardworking individual to venture out on their own. Affiliate marketing can provide the opportunity to earn money doing what you are good at. Affiliate marketing can allow someone to use their skills and expertise for there own financial gain, rather than the financial gain of another person or entity. Finally, Affiliate marketing can get people started in their own business enterprises with nearly no cost or risk to themselves. Affiliate marketing can do all of those things and more. First, Affiliate marketing is perfect for the independent hardworking individual. Many of us are stuck in day to day jobs. We work incredibly hard and receive little reward. There is nearly no incentive to work harder. When you work in the field of affiliate marketing, the world is your oyster. You paid by your performance so the harder you work, generally the better of you'll be. When you work...

Many of us dream of packing our jobs in. we would love to tell our bosses to take this job and shove it. Many of us are frightened of doing what we most desire. The fear of leaving that secure source of income stops most, those who get past that fear that don't have the capital to get a business up and running. A home business does take money of it is run as a sole proprietorship. However, starting a home based affiliate marketing business is a completely different kettle of fish. Setting up a home based affiliate marketing business is relatively easy and there are several factors that make it very attractive. One of the most desirable factors is the privilege of being able to work from your own home. Your home is your most comfortable surrounding. Everything you want and need is right there. Is your have small children, a home business is even better. You can work and still be home with the children. You also don't need to worry about commuting and work wardrobes. You can work...

Well you have finally done it. You have packed in the rubbish job and told your boss exactly what you think. You have taken the plunge and made the decision to begin your own affiliate marketing business. Affiliate marketing can be very lucrative. It provides people with the opportunity to work for themselves with very little risk to them. Those that are sales savvy, good at marketing and are not afraid of a little hard work can often do incredibly well with an affiliate marketing program. Affiliate marketing sounds easy but you do need to exercise some caution. You want to avoid the affiliate marketing pitfalls that can ruin your business and worse, have you crawling on your hands and knees back to that boss that now knows how you truly feel. People tend to get excited when they start a new venture. Unfortunately this excitement and eagerness can cause them to miss key things in their agreement. Whenever you sign up for an affiliate marketing program, you will be expected to sign an a...

What are the chances that you drink a protein shake? Well, If you are looking to gain muscle, I'm guessing quite high! Am I right? Well, that's good…BUT are you also just one of those zombies who buys whey protein powder over all the others, just because all your buddies seem to always talk about it or it seems to be the most popular? Well it may not be the right supplement for you! See both casein and whey protein are found in milk, BUT have different properties, which you need at different times! "What are those properties?", I hear you ask. Well let's get cracking with the science bit and I'll explain…don't worry, I'm going to make this really easy and simple for you understand! Whey Protein Powder About 20% of the protein found inside milk is whey. Whey is quite simply a fast acting protein where the body can absorb it and use it within 20 to 40 minutes of being taken. In that short time span, the level of useable protein in your bl...

Your metabolism is your fat loss foundation. It keeps burning and burning fat 24 hours a day...the only problem is, do you have a fast metabolism? And if not, what can you do about it to boost your metabolism and burn fat to lose weight? Your metabolism is basically how many calories you burn each day. Children have faster metabolic rates than adults, and we all know about the legendary metabolism's of teenage boys. That's the metabolism you wish you had. And while it is inevitable that your metabolism decreases with age, it doesn't doom you to gaining weight. It might even decrease 30% over your life, but really, is that any reason to become overweight? No way. Not when you can turn it around with a couple of simple, proven techniques listed below... Here are 8 possible metabolic boosters and the truth about whether each works. 1) Strength training Claim: Boosts metabolism up to 10% after a training program True! In fact, despite what many men and women th...