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2011-07-02 16:02:49
What are the best ways to lose weight?
Question added to topic diet tips
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2011-06-20 06:38:38
Can I lose more than 2 pounds per week?
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Yes you could, and if you want proof of that all you need to do is watch an episode of The Biggest Loser and from that alone you could see weight losses faster than 2 pounds per week are possible. Sure most of the participants in that program weigh more than 300 pounds, but still 2 pounds is not the maximum amount a person can safely lose in a week. This figure is just a guide or a good benchmark, based on average results, for setting weekly goals. If you start out heavy, for sure you’ll lose much more than 2 pounds per week, and it can be water, fat, or even muscle. Regardless of composition, the bottomline is the 2 pounds/week rule is not set in stone and won’t apply to everyone especially if you work really hard on your training and diet.
2011-06-20 06:38:03
How do you lose more than 2 pounds per week?
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Losing more than 2 pounds a week is not ordinary, and because of this, it requires extraordinary effort as well. To lose weight, you need to have a calorie deficit, meaning you need to burn more than what you consume. In losing more than 2 pounds per week, you’ll need a bigger calorie deficit, and this is done by a particularly strict diet and a more intense and rigorous training program designed to burn more calories. If your normal food intake is 2500 calories, to lose 3 pounds of fat just by dieting, you need to take out 1500 calories from your daily diet and consume a measly 1000 calories/day instead. This however is not sustainable because not only is it hard, it could be unhealthy as well. Alternatively, if you want to lose more than 2 pounds per week through training, you’ll need to train for hours and hours a day, just like in The Biggest Loser. Because they train for several hours a day, with the amount and intensity of exercise that would not have been otherwise possible in the real world, they create a huge calorie deficit that results to dramatic weight loss.
2011-06-20 06:37:26
For fast fat loss: less food or harder training?
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Fast fat loss requires low calories, high intensity exercise, and a high tolerance for hunger to achieve a bigger calorie deficit. You can’t really choose between diet and exercise. If you want faster results, you need to step up both your training and diet. It doesn’t matter how hard you train; if your diet is junk or if it doesn’t help maximize fat loss by containing high protein and less carb, then you’re just setting yourself up for failure. For long term weight control, lose weight slowly and stick to a well-balanced nutrition plan that contains protein, healthy fats, and natural carbs. For fast fat loss, you have to burn more by doing intense weights and frequent cardio, and eat less with a stricter low carb diet while keeping the nutrient density of your low calorie diet as high as possible.
2011-06-20 06:36:17
What can I do to get rid of excess fat and weight?
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Getting rid of excess fat is necessary if you want to reduce your health risks such as obesity and cardiovascular diseases. To effectively lose weight and burn fat, you’ll have to restrict your calorie intake, eat more meals (more in terms of frequency but in small portions), increase physical activity, engage in high intensity cardio training, and stay on track with a proven strength training and weight loss program.
2011-06-20 06:00:37
Which is better at reducing fat and not just pounds: exercise or diet?
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The goal of any good weight-loss program should be to lose fat, not lean muscle tissue. While most people connect weight loss with going on a calorically restrictive diet, few realize that exercise is a powerful tool for taking off the weight. A recent article in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry reported that while dieting did take off the pounds, exercising was more effective at reducing pounds of body fat: “Although total fat decreased in both weight loss groups (exercise vs. diet), the average reduction was greater in the exercise-induced weight loss group than in the diet-induced weight loss group.” Exercise also preserved and even increased lean muscle tissue, whereas dieting alone tended to reduce lean muscle to a certain degree.
2011-06-20 05:53:43
Is weightlifting important to fat loss?
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Max Power
Absolutely. Lifting weights prevent muscle loss, strengthens bones, and result to addition of new muscle, and this means you will be able to burn more calories even at rest. Increased muscle mass will inevitably result to an improved metabolic rate, making your body a fat furnace. You can’t rely on this alone though; to have a sustainable and lasting fat loss, weights must be done together with cardio and proper diet.
2011-06-14 16:16:08
How can I drop fat without cardio?
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If you can’t do cardio because of health conditions or because it can be counterproductive for the sport you’re in, just do more of what you can. For example, since sprinters never do any distance training ever, this makes it harder for them to lose weight. What they can do however is lift heavy weights to make them more explosive and do more sprints to train their form. By doing more of both, they can skip the entire endurance training altogether and still remain shredded.
2011-06-14 16:14:54
My abs are not showing. Should I lower my bodyfat or I should work more on my abs?
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No amount of ab work can force your abs to show if it remains covered by a thick layer of fat. To be able to flaunt your abs, you’ll have to lose the spare tire first by lowering your bodyfat, there’s just no getting around it. Abs get stronger through abdominal exercise, but to be able to show them off you’ll have to pay your dues in the kitchen as well. No amount of cardio and ab isolation exercise would give you that much coveted six pack if your diet is junk. Eat a healthy and balanced diet, do some serious strength training, and step up your cardio so you can showcase a strong midsection, instead of just using it as a centerpiece of fat storage.
2011-06-08 23:40:10
What are fast weight loss tips that work?
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Max Power
If you want to lose weight fast without hurting yourself, first of all make sure you have a detailed plan. Put it in writing, make sure it is realistic, and be as detailed as possible by writing your step-by-step plan of attack including timelines. Next, train regularly with anything you can get your hands on, from weights, to cardio exercises, to flexibility training such as yoga and Pilates. Never skip breakfast, keep yourself hydrated, and make sure you so something you enjoy so you can keep doing it in the long run without having to force yourself.
2011-06-08 23:35:58
What do I have to do to have a lifelong weight loss?
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To lose unwanted weight for good, you need to eat less and exercise more. This doesn’t mean you have to fast; it only means you have to burn more than what you consume through diet and exercise, and instead of eating full meals at 5 hour intervals, eat small meals all throughout the day every 2 hours to keep your metabolism actively working. Dedication and consistency is key here. To stay on track and to keep yourself motivated, document everything. Use a training diary as well as a food log so you can see what works for you or not.
2011-06-08 23:33:33
What are the top trends in American health and fitness?
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The approach to physical fitness and wellness is no longer limited to rigorous training in the gym, but now incorporates mind and body programs such as Pilates and yoga. Also, exercise is now made more accessible and more and more quick routines are being developed to address the need of busy Americans of an efficient workout in a limited time. Functional fitness has gained recent popularity as well as part of preventive care and also because of the need to be able to perform daily activities easier and with less discomfort.
2011-06-08 23:26:18
How to get rid of belly fat?
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Max Power
Belly fat is a common problem for a lot of people, even for those who exercise. This is because exercise alone won’t eliminate your spare tire. Since fat easily accumulates around the abdomen, it takes a lot more than just going to the gym to get rid of it. First, you need to watch what you eat. Eliminate processed foods and simple carbohydrates from your diet, and engage in regular cardio exercise such as running, cycling, rowing, and many more. Lift weights as well so you can build muscles that can help build calories even while you’re resting.
2011-06-08 23:09:46
I just began an exercise and weight training program and I am gaining weight? Shouldn’t I be losing weight?
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It is possible for one to gain weight without getting fatter, depending on the frequency, intensity, and type of training program you’re using. If you are gaining muscle faster than you are losing fat, you will gain weight in a good way because what you are actually getting is lean body mass which in the long run can help you burn more calories. You will look bigger and you’ll become heavier because muscles build under the fat but it doesn’t mean you’ve gained fat. To test, have your percent body fat measured so you’ll know for sure where you can attribute the extra weight.

Gaining muscle and losing fat is not something that can happen at the same time. Although it is possible, losing fat while building muscle can only happen if you use performance enhancing drugs such as steroids and growth hormones.
2011-06-08 22:33:09
If I'm doing both aerobic exercise and weight training, which one should be done first?
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Max Power
If you want to gain more muscle, it only makes sense to prioritize your weight training over your cardio while you still have a lot of energy. This is because during the first hour of training, not only will you have more energy for a more productive workout, your growth hormone levels are also slightly higher than normal. To take advantage if this, you need to make sure your strength training can be completed in 60 minutes, before your GH and testosterone levels drop. By building more muscle, you can burn more fat and calories in the long run.
2011-06-08 22:19:38
How long should I work out to burn FAT?
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To burn fat effectively with aerobic exercise you should stay within your training zone, which is 50-80% of your maximal heart rate, for a minimum of 12 minutes excluding your warm up and cool down. Stay within your training zone by checking your heart rate every now and then with a heart rate monitor. The more consistent you are with this program the faster you’ll see results.
2011-06-08 22:18:28
How to get a washboard stomach? or How can I get rid of the FAT around my ANY BODY PART?
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To get rid of fat in general and for that six pack you’ve been dreaming of ever since you’ve watched Stallone or Arnold, you need to focus on three things: cardio, diet, and weight training. There is just no easy way to go about it. First, you need to develop your midsection and your stabilizer muscles by lifting weights and doing ab-specific exercises. Once developed, for your abs to show and to lose fat you need to have a healthy and balanced diet coupled with intense aerobic or cardio activity to burn the spare tire covering your abdominal muscles.
2011-06-08 22:15:59
How fast can I safely lose weight?
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For healthy individuals the most weight you can lose per week without getting dehydrated is 1-2 pounds. For people suffering from obesity this can be a much bigger number since the more excess weight you have the more you can lose. While weight loss during the first three weeks is primarily made up of water, afterwards you’ll be losing fat. After three months, as your body becomes more efficient, you’ll lose weight without giving as much effort as you did before. Just keep on changing your routine or try something you’re not used to or efficient at so your body will keep on adjusting by losing weight.
2011-06-08 22:15:29
Why is warm-up an important part of aerobic activity?
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Aerobic or anaerobic, warm-ups are important to help prepare your entire body for your exercise routine. A good warm-up is made up of stretching your muscles through their entire range of motion, as well as cardio exercises to gradually elevate your body temperature and your heart rate. Because your body is warm enough and limber enough to go through your program, not only do you significantly reduce any risk of injury, but you also improve the quality of your workouts because warm up also results to the efficient delivery of oxygen and nutrients to your tissues.
2011-06-08 22:14:36
Why is cool-down an important part of aerobic activity?
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After any aerobic activity such as running, cycling, or rowing, most of your blood is far away from your heart and the heart rate is elevated. By cooling down instead of stopping abruptly, the heart rate is returned back to normal without causing undue stress on the heart that may result to fainting and dizziness. Cool down also includes stretching the muscles you trained for that workout session to facilitate bloodflow, relax the muscles, and improve flexibility.

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