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Get an amazing body

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Celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson reveals her secrets to a slim, toned body. source You may not know her name, but you've seen the results of her work. Tracy Anderson is responsible for transforming hundreds of curvy men and women into toned, tight gods and goddesses, including Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow. Her techniques helped her shed 30 kilograms after the birth of her son. Here, she reveals her secrets. Many of us yearn for flat, strong bellies because they make us feel sexy and attractive. But there's more to a strong abdomen than that, isn't there? Our core is the centre of structural connection, connecting our lower muscles to the upper torso. Among other things, it is the area of structural stability: we need a strong core for good posture, improved balance and a pain-free back. Also, a fat abdomen increases the likelihood of heart disease and other killers. A strong core also helps us look sexier and feel more confident. Can women who have had children ever get thei

Small steps for big weight loss

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Most of these weight loss tips and tricks can be done either instantly or in under 5 minutes, so what are you waiting for? Browse through our collection for a low-effort, high-impact guide to weight loss. source Losing weight doesn't require strict dieting, steely willpower and deprivation. The small-steps approach to weight loss can be the secret to long-term success. Accredited practising dietitian Dr Clare Collins spills the beans on how to make small changes that have a big impact. 1. Re-introduce yourself to your hunger Dr Collins says: "It's not abnormal to have hunger pains before you eat. It's super important and it's tragic if you don't experience it. The best way to work out if you're truly hungry or just hungry with your eyes is to have a glass of water. If the twinges go away, you're not really hungry." 2. Breakfast is your weight-loss weapon Dr Collins says: "There is more evidence reconfirming that breakfast improves concentratio

10 Weight Loss Myths You Should Stop Believing

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Because none of us has time to waste secretly sabotaging our goals. There’s a lot of bad advice out there when it comes to weight loss. And when you’re really trying to work hard and shed some pounds, chances are you’ll try anything that sounds promising. We’ve all been there. But unfortunately, a ton of the “tips” you’ve heard are simply not true. In fact, some of the biggest weight loss myths are more likely to do the opposite of what you’re trying to achieve—yes, that means make it  harder  to lose weight. (No, we’re not trying to ruin your day.) Here are the top weight loss myths you’ve probably heard, and what makes them total BS. Myth 1: You can spot lose fat. As nice as it would be to be able to choose the exact spots we want to lose fat and where we don’t (read: boobs), it just doesn’t work that way. “You can target areas when you’re working out, but you can’t choose where you’re going to lose your weight from,” Kira Stokes, celebrity trainer at BFX studios and creator of the S

How to Lose Weight Fast: 3 Simple Steps, Based on Science

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There are many ways to lose a lot of weight fast. However, most of them will make you hungry and unsatisfied. If you don’t have iron willpower, then hunger will cause you to give up on these plans quickly. The plan outlined here will: Reduce your appetite significantly. Make you lose weight quickly, without hunger. Improve your metabolic health at the same time. Here is a simple 3-step plan to lose weight fast. 1. Cut Back on Sugars and Starches The most important part is to cut back on sugars and starches (carbs). These are the foods that stimulate secretion of insulin the most. If you didn’t know already, insulin is the main fat storage hormone in the body. When insulin goes down, fat has an easier time getting out of the fat stores and the body starts burning fats instead of carbs. Another benefit of lowering insulin is that your kidneys shed excess sodium and water out of your body, which reduces bloat and unnecessary water weight ( 1 ,  2 ). It is not uncommon to lose  up to 10 po

Foods To Eat More Of If You’re Trying To Lose Weight

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Fiber is a nutrient experts say you probably aren't eating often enough. Fiber is a bona fide nutritional superstar. It plays a key role in various important physical processes like increasing your satiety, keeping you regular, and helping maintain good heart health, and it can even promote weight loss when you chow down on sufficient amounts. Only issue is, even though fiber is undeniably important, you may accidentally be skimping on your intake. “Nine out of 10 Americans are not eating enough fiber,” Ashvini Mashru, R.D., L.D.N., author of Small Steps to Slim, tells SELF. She’s referring to a July 2014 report in the journal Nutrients, which says Americans have “persistent and alarmingly low intakes of fiber.” (For full disclosure, the study received a funding grant from Kellogg Company.) A March 2013 study in the American Heart Association‘s journal Stroke also found that “most people do not get the recommended level of fiber.” Luckily, the very simple solution to this problem i

Can't Lose Weight?

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Top Dietitian, Lyndel Costain shows you how to get off the want to lose weight – can’t lose weight seesaw. Trouble and problems losing weight, and difficulty sticking to a diet usually means your motivation to lose weight and/or your expectations need some attention. These strategies will help you take control. source Getting Your Head Straight You no doubt know how to lose weight - eat fewer calories and exercise more and you will see results. You may also have a list of things to change, such as eating more fruit and veg, going for a daily walk or buying low fat options. If, like many people, you have difficulty losing weight and keeping it off – despite your best intentions, what do you think could be getting in the way? First, reality-check your mindset with the  want to lose weight quiz . Next, answer the  How are You Feeling about Losing Weight  questions. To change your weight, first change your mind Research shows that one of the most important factors that influences weight lo