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The Question: How can one assure they will achieve their New Year's fat loss resolution? What is the most important factor when following a New Year's fat loss resolution? Why? How important is your diet? Why? What are the top three supplements for fat loss? Why do you think most people fail at their New Year's fat loss resolutions? How many times have you started a New Year's fat loss resolution and not completed it? Why did you not succeed in those resolutions? Bonus Question: Who do you think has made the most amazing transformation on the Bodybuilding.com web site? Show off your knowledge to the world! The Winners:
2nd place - 50 in store credit. 3rd place - 25 in store credit. To use your credit, e-mail Will @ will@bodybuilding.com for more info.
If the truth be told, you can never be 100% safe or sound about anything in life. There is always change. Something will occur that will affect you either directly or indirectly. These changes which can be made by your own personal plans or achievements will pave the future you deserve. So to transfer this idea to bodybuilding, your new years resolutions can be tough, and many people unfortunately these days make a joke about it. Surely as you stand there in the joyful night air, you should have some idea how you want to live the next 365 days. So you gasp out a whole load of reasonable ideas and plans. Everyone cheers or laughs and then the evening carries on. Now sadly these people will sleep that night, and then wake up with the faint memory that they wanted to achieve something. Four to six months down the line it will occur to them that they did not do anything of the sort. They have wasted half the year with no true personal breakthrough. They could actually have gained even more fat. You, the person reading this, must not become that person! It is disgraceful how so many people have so little focus or determination to do what should be done for a healthy and vibrant life.
Assurance is a big word. From Answers.com it states, As·sur·ance - means Self confidence, Freedom from Doubt, even Excessive Self confidence. This is important as you have to have confidence in the heart, mind and body to get the job done. Con·fi·dence - means Trust or Faith in a plan, Self Assurance. As you can see the two words tie in with each other. So you need to remember:
With those in your plan you should not have any excuse to fail.
Now the most said quotation when one must not forget something, or prepare and carry out a plan is: "You should write it down and stick it on you door."
This is a very good idea. I always have my training routine on my cupboard staring at me. It helps me to remember what has to happen that day. It is a 100% workable implement. Especially for the New Year. You will sit down and you will write down exactly what you want to happen! Write down all of this on the piece of paper. Remember to stick it up somewhere!
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A focused amount of goals which can really be achieved in the space of time you want.
Many factors make up any successful idea. Yet there is always a spark that lifts the whole project or plan into another scope. With your resolutions, I think this is that spark to ignite your journey. Ready for it? The most important factor of all is to simply tell other people daily what you are doing and trying to achieve.
By doing this you will have a constant flow of people asking whether you are on your plan, and if you are staying on track. The best people for the job are nosey relatives. You will be kept on your toes to be presentable, and carry on losing fat, or achieving your plan. I know from my own experience that I have created a personality, perhaps unintentionally, at school where I am the guy to speak to about health and lifting weights. This is helpful as I can inquire about other people's achievements. While they keep me going with good comments such as,
"Hey you're looking better, what are you doing?"
or "Hey you animal!" However crude some comments can be, I welcome them, as it keeps me on my path towards my personal plan. Remember people have conflicting views and will oppose yours many times, but if you know what you're doing is correct and have the right information to back it up, then gladly carry on, but do listen to these people and help them as well. It is all about helping each other. Especially with health and life; it is best to rather look at what is best for you, rather than what can make you better with side effects of any nature.
Diet - The great four letter word! This word will take any person and turn them into a calorie crunching, measuring machine! However, the word diet can be expanded, but keep it simple. You do not, and should not, eat celery sticks for 2 weeks and then lose a bit of water weight and muscle. No matter what some gurus say, it is just plain nonsense. Yes, eat vegetables and all your greens, but you need to include all foods that are good for you. You have to realize that there are many good foods, and if you eat these in moderation using your fist to estimate your portions. You will be fine if you stick to these rules that are repeated over and over. Eat six times a day. I truly believe this keeps the metabolism burning and revved up since it processes more food in a day. Also remember that smaller amounts are more efficient! If you want to survive your crazy food sugar cravings, then you must have a moderately "bad" meal or snack once a week, or every two weeks, depending on how you feel. Do not, and I repeat, do not pig out and wolf down half a tub of ice cream or a few Kit-Kats! Have one bar, or have two small servings of ice cream as your cheat meal! It is moderation and Calorie Restriction that is important. If you stick to that, then you will do famously. Calculate your bodyweight in pounds, times that by 15 for your recommended calories to stay at your current weight. If you want to lose weight, I would recommend that for the first 4 weeks to drop the calorie count you just calculated by 300 calories. Then, when your body gets used to this, drop it 500 calories lower again in total. So if you had first dropped it by 300 then drop only by 200 more and this is regarded as safe and efficient.
Happy Dieting!
The supplementation industry makes more money than most top business people do in their lives. The idea which brings in the troves of cash, is that these supplements are quick fixes, or an end to your suffering and anguish. Sadly many people buy into this, and then when they pop the pills and still look the same two weeks down the line, they simply give up. This is obviously very wrong and can be harmful. Due to people's stupidity, herbs like Ma Huang are banned for consumption. Yet when it was legal it was the king of fat burners. The industry is able to do huge amounts of research and development, and thus many supplements come out that can really help you along. I must stress again - Diet and Cardio - along with intensive weight training for 30-45 minutes will help most people. Supplements are designed to help your body to perform at its peak whether it's for power, strength or fat loss. There really aren't only three supplements for true fat burning sensations and results. The top three I would rate other than traditional Fat burners are:
These are well known for a healthy body and a metabolism that is fueled to burn.
The supplement below is Ephedrine Hcl and is perfectly legal. It is not exactly the same as the illegal one. People who use it for burning fat, recommend using ECA or just EC. What is that? Well E is the Ephedrine, C is for Caffeine and A is for Aspirin. This stack works very well, but perhaps is still too powerful or nauseating for some. Please get yourself checked by a medical doctor.
Stacks are good fat burners. Some are more potent than others, but can work together. For more information go to these forums. Fat Loss Product Of The Year:
For stand alone fat burners, this has been nominated as the best fat loss product of the year! So obviously people like it give it a bash!
Avant Labs Sesathin is a very good product to stack. It has helped many people, and has become a staple in their cutting diets. This is from the same company and does very well with the Sesathin.
I don't choose products that contain only green tea or only caffeine since you want a synergistic amount of herbs to complement your goals. It's all about efficiency!
Another newer company coming up in the ranks and has had good reviews on some other forums is USP labs. They stock some very interesting compounds. I am lucky enough to be a future tester, and I am proud to be one, as this company truly knows what it is doing. I would only position myself with a company that is safe, and has backed up research available at the tip of a hat. As well as a friendly owner! The below supplement to complement the C2 helps to burn fat while you sleep! Now I have not heard of many supplements that provide that! Plus these two products will last longer than a month. Try them! With all these ideas please be careful, and do not, I repeat do not go over the recommended daily allowance!
Pure and utter laziness. That is all there is to it. You either go out there and win the race and achieve, or you don't - it's that simple! There is much stress in our modern and busy world. Many people, such as my father, complain of not having time to eat, drink water, and not enough time to train. I say that with proper time management you can do it. There are many bodybuilders or health conscious weight lifters out there who are blue collar (working class) fellas with long shifts and have a family with kids. Yet they are able to do all that is necessary to be a bodybuilder or power lifter while balancing their lives to their fullest potential. You may still complain, but I know some of these guys are policeman and are either on duty for the whole day (still find time to go to the gym), and they train, eat, sleep and drink water that could fill a river. The results are living a full social and private life, and living a passion. A great combination. If there is a confident will there is a definite way!
I have never truly had a New Years Resolution besides to get stronger or lose fat with more muscle gains. With the help of this site I live these resolutions, and now am at where I once used to dream. So for the New Year, I always look to better myself physically. That's all I aspire to do. Yes it is good to want to do better at school and so on. My biggest goal I keep in my head, is to pass high school and to further improve my anatomy.
There truly is not only one transformation to deserve a place here. I will categorize instead the top three and why I think so. The true meaning of a transformation is not only changing ones body dramatically, but also their lives, and how they are affected, and how they affect others that it helps to see who is best.
Well done to all these characters. What each and every single one of these dedicated people have shown, is that it is possible for absolutely anyone to look good and youthful.
It's that time of year again. You've finally decided to buckle down and lose that spare tire for '06. Before you set out to attain your goal of a slimmer and leaner you, some basics must be discussed to keep you on track with your fat loss goals! Read on to find out how to achieve your New Year's fat loss with ease!
If I had a nickel for every time an individual made a New Year's resolution to lose the spare tire, but gave up only after one month of training, cardio, and strict diet, I'd have a lot of nickels. The fact of the matter is that most Americans give up on their New Year's resolution after only 1-3 months. I recall reading in a fitness magazine that only 20% of Americans keep their New Year's resolutions. The main reason that most New Year's resolutions fail within a short period of time is that they are too time consuming and rather extreme. Think about it. Are you really going to stick to a resolution that consists of depriving yourself of the things you love? I didn't think so! With these simple steps, you will find it easy to attain your New Year's fat loss resolution!
Choose an attainable goal that is realistic. Doing so will help you stick with your goal more so than if you set a goal which was unrealistically high. Remember, it is just as important not to set goals too low. Most folks tend to set their goals too low when they are afraid of failure.
Think about it. Nobody is going to put serious effort into achieving a goal that they believe is unrealistic from the start. It's always best to chose an attainable goal, as this will guarantee a greater chance of accomplishing and sticking with your goal!
Create a plan of attack! Before embarking on your journey to fat loss, write out a detailed and comprehensive game plan. Be sure to write out and describe your goal, the specifics, and how you are going to achieve it! Writing down your game plan will strengthen the likelihood of you sticking with your goal of fat loss!
Make your goal of fat loss much less intimidating by taking smaller steps. Rather than resolving to lose 25 pounds, resolve to eat healthier, workout at the gym more often, and performing cardiovascular activity more frequently. Basically what you're doing is dissecting your ultimate goal into much smaller pieces, and conclusively setting a plethora of smaller goals to achieve throughout the course of the year that will aid you in accomplishing the ultimate goal - fat loss!
Be kind to your body, and reward yourself with each accomplishment. After 1 month of sticking with your resolution, feel free to reward yourself! Indulge into your favorite pie, pizza, cake, or whatever you feel like! Just remember, moderation is key! Rewarding yourself frequently will also guarantee that you will stick with your resolution for a longer time!
The most important factor
when following a New Year's fat loss resolution is consistency. Although diet and exercise play a big role in determining your results, consistency will make or break your New Year's fat loss resolution. If you're consistent with your workouts and diet, you're going to see quick results. Seeing those results in the mirror will provide you with a great feeling of accomplishment, and chances are you will work harder and harder to get that ultimate physique that you always wanted!
Diet is very important. I'm sure you probably heard the phrase, "you are what you eat" before, and I completely agree with this phrase. Watching your diet is the second most important factor when following a fat loss regimen (consistency being first). Watching what you eat and counting calories gives you much more control over your goal. By sticking with whole grains, healthy fats, and lean proteins the majority of the time, you are not only decreasing your waistline, but also promoting better overall health. Below is a list of healthy complex carbohydrate choices, healthy fat choices, and lean protein choices!
Most bodybuilders and athletes refer to straying away from your usual diet as "cheating." I don't like to look at it that way. I feel as if "refeed" is a better word choice to call it. A refeed is simply eating more than your caloric allowance when dieting for physiological purposes, and as a way to reward yourself! A refeed will boost your metabolism and will serve to replenish depleted glycogen stores, which will ultimately increase your energy levels and fuel your workouts so you can train harder! It's best to refeed on carbohydrates, seeing that when one diets for a prolonged time, leptin levels drop, which causes the metabolism to slow down. As a result, appetite increases and weight loss hits a plateau. By simply refeeding on carbohydrates from time to time, leptin levels are increased, and weight loss continues!
1. SciVation Sesamin: Sesamin is an unbelievable product! It is very popular on Bodybuilding.com's supplement forum, and the reviews have been amazing so far. Derek Charlebois recently published an article on bodybuilding.com entitled Bye Bye Fatty, in which he discussed the endless benefits of sesamin:
SciVation Sesamin can easily be purchased at Bodybuilding.com's very own cyberstore:
2. Designer Supplements Lean Extreme: Designer Supplement's Lean Extreme is also an unbelievable product with countless benefits and fat loss properties. It is a superb supplement for fat loss, as it controls cortisol levels which may be unreasonably high depending on your lifestyle. Cortisol allows your body to store fat in the most stubborn places, and also breaks down your hard earned muscle tissue. By supplementing with Lean Extreme, you won't have to worry one bit about cortisol destroying your physique! Designer Supplement's Lean Extreme can easily be purchased at Bodybuilding.com's very own cyberstore:
3. Fish Oil: Fish Oil is an overlooked product in the realm of fat loss supplements. Omega-3, naturally occurring in fish oil supplements, is rather vital for overall good health, and body composition. Most users recognize a decrease in adipose tissue (fat cells) with a dosage of around 6g daily, given your diet and exercise programs are in check! Fish Oil products can be purchased at Bodybuilding.com's cyberstore.
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Most people fail at their New Year's fat loss resolutions simply because they became discouraged by their past failures. There's a fine line between making wishes and making an attainable New Year's fat loss resolutions. Those who make wishes are the ones who fail. Remember to follow the simple steps mentioned earlier in the article to stick with your New Year's fat loss resolution!
I've never started a fat loss resolution before, but I sure have made resolutions in the past to pack on as much muscle mass as possible without any fat gain. I was able to complete my resolution with consistency, dedication, and will power. Those very same attributes can be applied to your New Year's fat loss resolution to accomplish your goals!
Hands down, Louis Dorman. His story and transformation are simply amazing. He was able to lose 100 pounds through diet and exercise. He also made strides in his academics and career position while doing so. Talk about a guy who turned his whole life around! Louis is now a writer for Bodybuilding.com and an inspiration to all!
Best of luck with all of your goals, and have a happy and healthy '06!
New Years resolutions seem to lose validity every year. You make them every time December 31st rolls around, but you lose your passion to attain those goals by January 2nd; when those resolutions, and the drive you once had to accomplish them, seem like they are months in the past rather than just a few days. This is the problem with new year's resolutions. Every year you feel like you have to make them, and as a result you are setting yourself up for failure by committing to a goal that you may not be passionate about. Though there is a simple resolution to this problem.
This year you want to lose weight, get a better job, spend more time with your family and find a new girlfriend. The clear problem is that you are trying to do too much at one time, and this is the reason why most people fail in completing their resolutions. Am I suggesting that you forget about your other goals in favor of only focusing on one? Of course not! But what I am suggesting is that you wait until you see progress in one of your goals before beginning another. So the first step is prioritizing. Write out a list of your New Years resolutions in order of importance to you and begin at the top. Only move down the list as you begin to see progress. And also don't think about what goes on your list. These should all be major changes that you truly want to see take place in your life. Such things you shouldn't have to think about; you should already know.
If the first goal on your list was to lose weight, you are reading the right article. And if you have failed at fulfilling your weight loss resolution in the past, you are definitely reading the right article. The first step towards ensuring your success in losing fat is to make sure it is something you are very passionate about. Don't resolve to lose weight just because you are overweight; do it because you really feel that you need to make a change. The second thing to do is to stay motivated. Find pictures of your ideal physique and never let those images leave your sight. This will allow you to maintain your drive and focus over the duration of the time it takes to succeed in your resolution. Finally, it is very important to have a solid plan of attack, and know how you intend on losing weight. This is the most important factor in conquering your resolution.
The two most important factors in weight loss are diet and exercise, with a special emphasis put on diet. Exercise can and will help you lose weight by increasing your caloric expenditure during training and by increasing your metabolic rate afterwards. But without keeping a keen watch on your diet you can easily eat enough to make up for the calories that your increased metabolism is expending. Without a sound diet you are likely to be burning lean tissue (muscle) during your exercising along with the fat. This is a big problem because muscle tissue is metabolically active. That means that the more you have, the higher your metabolism and the easier you burn fat. Bodybuilding.com's article database is loaded with great diet, training and fat loss information. I would highly urge anyone with fat loss resolutions to look through the database and use this great tool in constructing your plan of attack.
Fat loss can be a very difficult and frustrating process. Your diet and training can be spot on, but you will, time and again, be faced with plateaus. It will seem like no matter what you do you can't lose any more weight. In this instance supplements can be a great help. Please remember that supplements are not a crutch and will not make up for a lack of proper diet, but they can help to make a perfect plan better. My top 3 fat loss supplements are as follows: 1. Sesamin: This product's health benefits as well as its potent ability to aid in fat loss are what put it at the top of my list. Not only does it help to burn fat, but it also supports the function of your liver and kidneys. 2. Green Tea: Prior to sesamin, green tea has been my number one. In the past I have cut notable amounts of body fat using green tea as my only fat loss supplement. Numerous studies show green tea to be effective in reducing body fat and it also functions as a great antioxidant. Much like the sesamin it is a great fat burner that is not only safe, but actually has health benefits.
To View Top Selling Green Tea Products Click Here.3. Caffeine: Though my third favorite fat loss product does not possess the health benefits as the others do, it is still an effective way to help you to shed some pounds. Caffeine is both cheep and effective and is very safe when not abused. Doses of 200-300mg per day have been shown to increase fat loss. Just a few cups of coffee will satisfy this requirement and help you along your way to fat loss. Just remember not to consume any caffeine too late at night, as it is a stimulant and will keep you up. *Note that all of these products can be used in conjugation to further aid you in your quest for fat loss. Please refer to the Bodybuilding.com article database for even more information on fat loss supplements and how they can be used correctly to help you meet your goals!
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Let this year be the year that you finally say enough is enough. No more excuses, no more failed attempts. If you follow the steps above there is no way that you will not fulfill your resolution and finally lose weight! If you ever think that it may be getting too difficult and you may not be able to do it, remember that you are not alone.
There are plenty of people making transformations to their physiques all the time, and it is time for you to be one of them. Bodybuilding.com's article database is loaded with inspirational transformations - like Randy Ogle's who amazingly went from 429 pounds down to 194.
There is a lot of inspiration to be found in the transformation section on Bodybuilding.com, and I look forward to seeing yours published one day. But until then, good luck on your fat loss resolutions and any goals that you plan on setting in the future.
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