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Ah yes, the New Year is almost upon us once again, and people all over the world are starting to think about attaining their weight loss goals in the coming year.

The basic science behind weight loss programs is the same as it has always been – eat less, move more. However, there are a lot of details that can power that basic philosophy, and here is a list of the Top 5 ways that people tend to apply those details to their weight loss efforts. 

Weight Loss Products

There is already a huge list of weight loss products available to the public, with more being released all the time. Whether you are talking about the South Beach Diet, the Volumetrics Eating Plan, or the new Alli weight loss aid, the list of mainstream weight loss programs is constantly being added to.

In addition to the high profile programs such as those listed above, there are many popular weight loss programs available directly over the Internet, and several of them have stood the test of time as well. In the public medium of the Internet, only products that truly have value last over the long-term, as people are quick to share information about ineffective programs on public message boards, forums, etc. 

In order of popularity level, all of the following downloadable weight loss programs have been available and successfully used for many years by the weight loss community:

• Idiot Proof Diet Handbook – Lose 9 lbs every 11 Days
• Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle – Outlaw bodybuilder thumbs nose at weight loss Experts
• Turbulence Training – Lose weight while gaining muscle with 3 short workouts per Week
• Fit Over 40 – Step By Step system for living Fit And Healthy at any Age
• Firm and Flatten Your Abs – Strong, athletic, rock-hard Abs (No Sit Ups Required!)

By the book Nutrition Programs

The debate about whether exercise or proper nutrition is more important has been raging for decades, and the truth of the matter is that proper exercise and proper nutrition work hand in hand for weight loss, health, and overall fitness.

Nonetheless, there will always be people who say that they simply don't have time to exercise, yet they are still willing to do what it takes as far as eating properly. Those people can indeed see rapid and long-term weight loss if they stick to a safe and effective nutrition program.

The basic formula for weight loss via proper eating is to eat 5 to 6 small meals each day, and to have each meal consisting of the proper ratios of carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals. Many people turn to popular systems such as the aforementioned South Beach Diet, the Volumetrics Eating Plan, or Weight Watchers in order to have proper guidelines to follow when it comes to eating properly for weight loss.

All of those systems are great as long as they are followed properly in addition to using a bit of common sense when it comes to applying those guidelines to your lifestyle. Personally, I like to make up my own eating program, however, and for that, Nutrition Generator is a great system.  

Intense Exercise Program

When it comes to maximizing your weight loss efforts and living a lifestyle of incredible health, energy, and vitality, there is no substitute for exercising consistently and intensely.

There is no such thing as a nutrition program that will give you the same benefits as exercise. Despite the on-going debate about whether proper diet or exercise is more effective for weight loss in general, exercise itself should be a part of everyone's lifestyle, regardless of their weight loss goals.

Finding an exercise program that you can fit into your lifestyle is usually the challenge, however, and there is an almost limitless supply of information on that very subject right here at Fitness Destinations. To get more education in that regard, check out any or all of the following links:

Bodyweight Exercises

Dumbbell Exercises

Exercise Ball Exercises

Outdoor Fitness

A Consistently Challenging Hobby

One of the incorrect beliefs about exercise is that it has to be a structured activity that takes place at a gym or at some other exercise facility. Although it is true that having access to good equipment can help the process, it is not true that structured exercise is the only way to stay in shape or lose weight.

There are countless enjoyable activities that can be recreational in nature, yet at the same time help you to stay in shape. The trick, however, is to make sure that you undertake those activities with a proper level of intensity. Here is a brief list:

• Hiking
• Bicycling
• Swimming
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• Rollerblading
• Landscaping
• Walking

Any of those activities (and countless others) can be undertaken with little or no equipment, they can be enjoyed greatly, and they can also be an integral part of a health or weight loss program. However, in each instance, a proper level of intensity must be maintained on a consistent basis if you want to see results.

I wrote in this post about weight loss success that I had by working outdoors, and I was very pleased with the results. However, during that time period, I worked hard. I was not just hanging around outside going for a stroll or for a quick dip in the pool.

All of the above

If you want the advice of someone who spent 3 years working one on one with people as a personal trainer, go for a harmonically balanced combination of all of the items listed above.

 - Get yourself a weight loss product that you think fits your lifestyle or your present goals. Go for quality rather than thinking about the price. If a product gets the job done, then it's priceless, but if you cut corners and the product doesn't work, then it was worthless all along.

 - Get involved in (and stick to) a proper nutrition program. It isn't just weight loss that you are after, but a proper level of health over the long-term. Don't use a fad diet just to lose weight because you won't see long-term results, and you could compromise your health in the process.

 - Start exercising intensely and consistently. Don't be afraid to do traditional exercise on a regular basis, because as long as you do it properly, you've got nothing to lose but weight. 

 - Pick up a hobby that involves breaking a sweat, and do it frequently. I've known people who were addicted to traditional exercise, and I've also known people who only got exercise through their lifestyle. Both sets of people will falter eventually if they don't get a combination of structured activity as well as recreational exercise.

As the New Year approaches and you start thinking about your New Year's weight loss resolutions, consider what you have done in the past and how effective it has been. If you haven't yet attained your weight loss goals, make sure that you do things differently this year.

Remember: If nothing changes, then nothing changes!

 

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Would you believe that real weight loss and noticeable muscle gain can happen without ever setting foot inside a gym? YES is the answer, and here is how I did it!

The concept sounded good on paper when I considered it, but to be honest, I had my doubts if a full-on weight loss and muscle-toning effort was going to be as successful outside of the gym as inside. After successfully pulling it off, however, I'm glad to say that not only is it possible, but it is recommended!

I figured this whole thing out about a month ago when I was getting ready to go on a mini-vacation to St. Pete Beach, FL. I had just moved to Daytona Beach, which is on the opposite coast of Florida, and I had just over 1 month before a long weekend that I had planned in St. Pete Beach. As most people do before a tropical vacation, I wanted to trim up a bit before the trip. However, after having just moved, I did not yet have a gym membership set up anywhere, nor did I want to workout at home.

How Did I do It? 

Lower Body Exercise 

Living in the beach side community of Daytona Beach, FL, I got into the habit of taking my bicycle almost everywhere. Pretty much everything that I do is within 3 miles of my house, so hopping on my bike is usually an option to get from Point A to Point B. My house is actually on the non-ocean side of the Port Orange Causeway, a steep climb over the Inter-Coastal Waterway that leads directly down to the water's edge of the Atlanta Ocean. The total one-way distance is about 2 miles, and I made that trip at least 2 or 3 times each week.

In addition, Daytona Beach "proper," i.e. – where the real fun is – sits about 8 miles north of my house. Well, I didn't move all the way down here not to enjoy the neighborhood, so I also resolved to go up to Daytona Beach on my bike at least 2 or 3 times each week. Now remember, most of Florida is pretty flat, so it's not like these trips were constant up and down hills – just steady pedaling. On the other hand, I usually had my 15-lb computer strapped to my back, in addition to water and other supplies that I would take each time I left the house for a journey on my bike.

Upper Body & Core Exercises

Although my "primary" work right now is on the Internet, since I do work for myself, I can decide each day what I want to do and what I don't. So it was as I was getting ready to go on my mini-vacation that I wanted to bring in some extra cash, so I hired myself out to do things such as helping people move, doing landscaping work, etc. I'm in pretty good shape, so it was easy for me to find work – people are always looking for a strong back and a good work ethic to help them out.

I ended up getting hired to help a guy "dig a ditch". I put that in quotations because the job ended up being much more involved than that, the ditch ended up being HUGE, and the guy I was working for turned out to be a really great guy whom I am glad to have gotten to know.

Digging ditches is very hard work, and given the fact that part of the ditch was in a very cramped spot where no leverage could be had, and the entire ditch was covered with gravel that had to be shoveled away before digging could even start, the job ended up being quite the workout!

Sometimes with his help, and sometimes by myself, we spent a combined total of over 5 full days working on the job. All of the following activities were part of the process:

• Shoveling
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Balancing
• Twisting
• Lifting
• Holding

Most of those activities were done with at least a huge shovel full of dirt in my hands, and often while perched precariously on loose rocks, sands, or gravel. Long story short, I worked really hard!

By the time I got home at the end of any of our work days, I was tired, sore, cut, bruised, scraped, and just generally beat up.

But I felt GREAT!

By intensely pushing myself to the max (I'm just a hard worker like that), not only did I push my body to the max, but after spending a very long time sitting in front of a keyboard, I pushed my mind to the max as well.

Nutrition

This part of the story cracks me up, because it is so "off the mark" that it's hard to believe it even worked. Basically, I ate whatever I wanted to.

A standard day was Pop-Tarts for breakfast, Burger King for lunch (large-size everything), and Ramen Noodles and hot dogs for dinner.

No 5 or 6 meals per day, which is my normal recommendation. No real healthy food to speak of, yet plenty of protein. No fresh fruits or vegetables of any kind. For an entire month!

The End Result?

After a month of riding my bike everywhere, working REALLY hard at outdoor labor, and basically eating like a bachelor, I had:

• Lost more bodyfat in a shorter period of time than ever before in my life
• Defined the muscles in my arms, shoulders, and legs to a degree they had never been before
• Built up my core stabilization muscles to a previously unheard of level, including visible musculature that had never been there before
• Proven to myself that I could still work as hard and push myself as hard as if I was 27 instead of 37

By the time I got to the party in St. Pete Beach, several of my friends commented on the fact that I had lost weight, clothes that had been snug even when I was a personal trainer now fit more loosely than ever, and I had the energy and the motivation to basically party like a rock star for 4 days straight.

So, am I recommending that you abandon all advice about structured exercise, proper nutrition, and scientifically-proven methods of weight loss and physical fitness? Hardly.

There is a time and a place for that type of training program, and I'm sure that I'll be back on that type of program eventually myself. However, in the meantime, if you're cramming for a family reunion, trying to lose the fat before a vacation, or just trying get to the bar before your belly does, consider just hopping on a bike and going outside for some good old-fashioned hard work.

You might just feel absolutely wonderful on top of the fact that you'll be accomplishing your weight loss goals at the same time!

 

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