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How to Not Lose 30 Pounds
Most of us would like to lose fat, while some of us would like to lose 30 pounds of fat. I am one of those people. I know what you’re thinking, “Hey Tourq, what happened to your progress?” Well, I have to confess, after about a month of work, I ended up right back where I started – at 204 lbs. What Happened… - My vacation got interrupted because I had to move my sister out of Idaho, so I couldn’t work out. - For the rest of my vacation, I developed a breathing problem. I’ve been sucking on an inhaler for several days now. Blood tests, EKGs, CAT Scans, etc. have not yet diagnosed the problem. I’m due to see a pulmonologist soon. - This led to some depression, because I couldn’t work … Read entire article »
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A Moment of Silence for the Gracies…
MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and the UFC owe a lot to the sport of grappling. Every time I see this clip I get goosebumps, just because I know the amount of training and conditioning these two have had to go through to get to this point. This is skill… Ryan Gracie vs. Renzo Gracie The clip starts off slowly, but then picks up pretty quickly. I can’t even name all of the techniques they use. … Read entire article »
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Break It In with Bodyweight Exercises
I have to say it: Bodyweight Exercises are huge. Not only are they almost completely equipment-free, but they are literally the only workouts you need to get in shape and lose 30 pounds. On top of that, they are geared for all people, no matter their fitness level. If you’re looking to break in your fitness engine, bodyweight exercises are the way to go. What are bodyweight exercises? Basically, any exercise that uses your own bodyweight as resistance is a bodyweight exercise. The push-up, pull-up, sit-up, crunch, squat, jump squat, and dip exercises are the most common examples. They all require virtually no equipment to perform. Ok, so you might need a couch to plant your feet under for sit-ups, or a tree branch to do your pull-ups. That’s no big deal. … Read entire article »
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How to Get Motivated to Lose 30 Pounds!
If you are like me, then you want to know how to get motivated to lose 30 pounds, and stay that way. Too many times we get hyped about losing weight and getting in shape, only to lose focus a short time later. Well I say, “No more! We need to see this thing through!” So here’s a way to get there. (1) Define your Goals Either in a journal, diary, or document saved to your desktop, write down specifically what your goals are. Somehow, writing it down makes it official. It’s simply more real if you can see it/read it. My #1 goal is to lose 30 pounds. I have other goals that I’ll write down, also. For instance, I want to run a 6-minute mile again. I want to be able … Read entire article »
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Ab Workouts Reduce Ab Fat? Yes and No
You cannot target fat areas for fat loss, period. You cannot do ab workouts with the inclination that it will directly reduce the fat around the midsection. It just doesn’t work that way. Why do so many people think that it does work that way? Simple. Night after night after night on TV you’ll see an advertisement for a revolutionary new ab machine. Then you’ll see all the hunks and babes with tight abs that are using that machine. Put one and one together and you get three. What I especially love are the small, hard to read disclaimers that you always miss at the bottom of the screen: “Results vary. Follow a diet and exercise program for maximum effect.” Translation: “This ab machine is worthless.” Just once I would like to see, “Results ARE typical.” Fat Loss: … Read entire article »
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Acai Berry: Fruit or Fruitless?
Acai (ah-sah-ee, ah-sigh-ee) is a fruit hailing from Central and Southern America. If you’ve been on the internet in the last couple of years, you have no doubt seen advertisements for these acai berries and acai supplements. Time and time again I have seen so many claims as to the health benefits of this miracle fruit, so I have finally decided to look into it myself. Where it is grown, it is widely consumed in various forms (smoothies and other juice drinks, alcohol, ice cream flavors, and even mixed with cereal). There’s no doubt about what it is – a fruit. What is in doubt are the claims made by the hundreds or thousands of distributors and advertisers that are peddling this product. Flip through any magazine or spend any time … Read entire article »
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Running to Lose Weight (Sundays)
Running to lose weight is one of my all-time favorites for general fitness, and is a front-runner (pun intended) in getting me to lose 30 pounds. I’m not talking about endurance training, I’m talking about interval running. What is interval running? In a nutshell, you perform several sprints with short rests in between, instead of running for 20 – 60 minutes straight. Of course, there are many variations to these sprint workouts, so you really can’t get bored with it. Getting started: If you’re like me, and you’re looking to get started with losing weight, start with something easy. This type of workout requires only a pair of running shoes and a track. On Sunday, go to your local high-school or college track. It should be vacant. For beginners: Walk or jog around … Read entire article »
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A Healthy Meal Plan!
Make a Meal Plan! What follows is mine. From each category, I’m allowed so many selections throughout the day. As I eat one portion, I cross off one portion allowance. If I ever cheat, I cross off a snack portion and keep going! By all means, copy the meal plan for yourself. Delete food items that you will never eat and add food items that you will – that way you can have your own personalized meal plan (one that works for you). My meal plan assumes that I am 200 lbs., looking to lose about 30. If you weigh about 175, subtract one portion from four different categories (leave vegetables alone). If you weigh about 150, subtract one portion from each category. If you weigh more than 200 lbs., leave … Read entire article »
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