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You know who is your worst enemy in the fight against fat? Well-meaning fitness professionals that don't want to make you feel bad for being lazy and eating crap. That's who. They write articles about how "diets are bad", how you can lift soup cans and get fitness model arms, and how you should exercise in the nice and easy "fat burning zone" to get results. Basically, they give you what want to hear - plenty of excuses for avoiding hard exercise and strict nutrition (the real keys to fat loss). But I don't. You'll get no such excuses from me. Here's the real deal on fat loss. You have to work hard in your workouts and even harder on your nutrition if you want results. Or you can take the politically-correct easy way out and have the same body in 3, 6, and even 12 months from now. Love me or hate me, I promise you results. Let's take a look at why the PC-solutions don't work... Q: I've been told to exercise in my ...

Statistics show that postpartum depression affects one in every four new mothers. It occurs usually within a day or a week of giving birth. Postpartum depression is also called 'baby blues' and usually lasts for a few days after childbirth. However, in some cases it might last for several weeks. That's when it is a worrisome issue. Postpartum depression could last for several months and years if untreated. It could also turn into a medical emergency situation when it becomes depression psychosis. What are the Symptoms of Postpartum Depression? Mild symptoms include laziness, dullness, changes in diet and sleeping patterns along with a disinterest in the self or the baby. Mood swings, refusal to get out of bed, irritation, inability to focus or take decision are all part of symptoms of postpartum depression. Symptoms are similar to what women experience during normal hormonal changes. However, if untreated these symptoms could worsen leading to extreme thought...

Do you pass by the magazine stands in the store and envy the bodies of the cover models? More and more women today are coveting this body type; strong and muscular while still being feminine. Gone are the days where strong women are seen as too masculine and unattractive. The female fitness body is here to stay. Now, curves are back so long as they are created with muscle mass and have a softer appearance. Hot celebrities such as Jessica Biel and Jessica Alba are now gracing the covers showing off their new curves. What's more is that these women are garnering a great deal of male attraction - much more than their thinner counterparts such as Lindsay Lohan or Victoria Beckham. Luckily, if you make some smart changes to your workout program you can get yourself on the road to looking like the next female fitness model, maybe even covermodel! First things first. Pink Weights. If you want to add sexy curves to your body, you need not be afraid of heavier weights. Don...

Holistic cures work best for postpartum depression. Hormonal changes associated with motherhood are the triggers of postpartum depression that could ruin the joy of having a baby. Postpartum depression usually affects one in every four new mothers. The first symptoms of depression start within a week of childbirth. However, most women witness these 'baby blues' fade away within a few days or a week or so. But when the symptoms of depression last for several weeks or months then some treatment is required. The problem is that regular medicinal cures could do you more harm than good. Your doctor would be able to prescribe you a combination of anti-depressants, muscle-relaxants and sleeping tablets. This is because medical science does not view postpartum depression as separate from other types of depression. You would understand how all these pills could have potential side-effects. Neither should you be taking these drugs if you are breastfeeding because the potenti...

As a new mother your life changes like nothing you could have imagined. All the joy of having a new member in the family is accompanied by lots of work, endless list of thing-to-do and tackle. The last thing you want amidst all that is postpartum depression. However, according to most doctors, postpartum depression affects at least one in four new mothers. The onset of postpartum depression takes places in the first few days after childbirth. Sometimes it just goes away in a few days but it could also last for several weeks or months. 'Baby blues' that last more than a week or so requires medical help. Unfortunately, what your doctor is going to tell you is to take a mix of anti-depressants and muscle-relaxants. Your doctor would also suggest that you go for therapy sessions with a psychiatrist. Not only would this require more time and money but it is really not something that is recommended. Simply because anti-depressants and muscle-relaxants could have potentia...

You cut calories and you exercise. You do exactly what the articles say - Your calories out are greater than your calories in. You should be losing fat. But if you aren't, perhaps you're still not paying attention to an often forgotten factor of fat loss - your metabolism. Your metabolism is a measure of how many calories you are burning each day. But did you know that the food, exercise, and lifestyle choices you make every day have a significant impact on your metabolism? For example, if you starve yourself (instead of following a sensible fat-loss eating plan) your metabolism will slow down. If your metabolism slows down, it means your calories out will be less. And that means no more fat loss, and possibly even continued fat gain. So for every day that you continue to slow your metabolism with unhealthy lifestyle choices, you get further and further away from fat loss. To help, I've put together a list of the top 10 ways to maximize your metabolism, so th...

Could the days of your greatest joy also become the days of your worst depression. They did - with me - and I had no clue what was happening. Right after my baby was born, something happened. I was on top of the world. My husband and I were happy that all had gone well. Two days later I was very scared. I couldn't get out of bed. I felt a dullness envelope me. I didn't want to look at the baby and I knew I was snapping at everyone around for no rhyme or reason. Initially, I thought it would pass. An elderly neighbor also told me that women do go through these 'baby blues'. She said these bouts of depression were a normal part of motherhood and I would be okay in a few weeks once the hormonal changes settle down. However, despite my husband being extra loving during those days, I only got worse. Eventually, we went to see my doctor. She advised me a couple of pills and therapy sessions. I was sure I didn't need those. More so, I didn't want to take ...