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Xtreme Fat Loss Diet Day 2

First off, I love the idea of having the first day of your diet be a "cheat" day - very nice move - so at least I was able to stay on the Xtreme Fat Loss diet for the first day - sort of.  Actually I didn't eat a lot of the foods I wanted to eat simply because it was so hot here - like over 100 degrees...

Joel Marion's Xtreme Fat Loss Diet

Well, since my baby was born in July 2010 I've lost almost 40 pounds - and only gained back 5!!  I was just at 200 right before my pregnancy, then I lost about 10, then I gained it back during the pregnancy, then lost it again after through the whole "eat right and exercise" thing.  But alas, I'm stuck...

Easy Fat Burning Exercies that Make A Difference...

If you are tired of spending a small fortune on workout DVD's (I almost said video - that would tell on my age!!) but still want to try new routines - my new favorite weight loss friend is Netflix.  Yep, you heard me Netflix.  You may think that Netflix is just for sitting on the couch and adding the...

Five Easy Toning Exercises You Can Do (Almost)...

Exercise is an important part of our lives.  Staying in shape is one way to increase your life expectancy.  Weight bearing exercises are important also for increasing muscle mass and bone density as you age. Most of us have learned what to do when it comes to exercising.  The problem is where and...

Vibram Five Finger Shoes - A Treat for your...

Have you seen the new Vibram Five Fingers shoes yet? They're decidedly different and people are flocking to them for the benefits of a better foot plant when walking or running, better agility, balance, posture, toe spread, comfort, foot strength and other great perks. Here's one of the best things...

What Happened to Weeks 1,2, and 3?

Wow, I can't believe that my baby will be 4 weeks old in just a few days. I don't know if it's my age, or the fact that I have three other children at home, but recovery this time has been tough. Of course I blame it on the magnesium sulfate they had me on for 24 hours for my slow progress, but I am...

Losing Weight After Pregnancy and C-Section

Well, the countdown has begun.  I'm scheduled to deliver Miguel in less than one week via c-section.  Normally, I don't worry about losing weight after having a baby, but this time is different.  I'll be 40 soon, and right before I became pregnant I was determined to lose all my extra weight before I...

Treadmill for Kids - Exercise Can Be Fun!

I was looking for some fun activities for my kids to do that would let them burn off a little energy without driving me through the roof when I came upon the Redmon Fun and Fitness Exercise Equipment for Kids - Tread Mill for Kids. I can't believe no one thought of this sooner! With childhood obesity...

Winter Fitness - Staying Motivated during...

Winter is a time when nature hibernates in anticipation of the activity of spring.  However, just because nature hibernates, doesn’t mean you have to hibernate along with it.  Avoid putting on that winter weight by continuing your workouts during the cold winter months.  Then come spring, you will...

Surprising Ab Training Mistakes to Avoid...

If you're interested in discovering some areas where you may be going wrong in your abs training and your attempts at losing stomach fat, I have an interview for you below that you'll want to read. In it, Men's Health Magazine writer Craig Ballantyne, grills Abs-Expert Mike Geary, author of the internationally...