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In the weight loss battles being waged today people are willing to believe just about anything when it comes to burning away excess fat. No doubt the glut of infomercials that espouse the effectiveness of the newest diet, or weight loss exercise machine, and lately metabolism increasing and fat burning diet pills has added to the confusion about what does and doesn’t work when it comes to losing weight.Many people try many of these different weight loss programs and soon come to realize that they don’t always work as well as advertised. The problem lies in the fact that many people don’t understand that their body has a built in fat burner, it’s just a matter of tapping into its power to start losing that weight.This is why the Fat Loss 4 Idiots diet works so well. It works by increasing your body’s metabolism, which is the rate at which you burn calories. By understanding how your body uses calories as its energy source gives you everything you need to know to see why this diet works so well.All of your energy needs are met by the food you eat. Protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins and minerals, and fiber all play a role in how your body functions. All these nutrients are used by the body for different tasks but the most important thing to consider if you are overweight is how they affect your metabolism. The nutrient content of food is vital for everyone and the higher the nutrient value of the food you eat the better your body will respond.This is where many diets fail because they work by cutting out something your body needs. There are no carb diets, low calories diets, high protein diets, low protein diets, and all sorts of other combinations but when you cut or limit one of these nutrients you starve your body of something it needs. In fact one of the worst things you can do when trying to lose weight is cut too many calories from your diet because they are the fuel that runs your internal engine. When the body is starved for energy it slows its metabolism and holds onto its fat stores as it goes into surviving starvation mode.The Fat Loss 4 Idiots diet helps you avoid this by showing you which foods to eat, in what amounts, and even what times of the day are best for eating certain foods to give your body the nutrients it needs to boost your metabolism and start burning fat. This diet program allows you to tap into your own internal fat burning engine without starving yourself for optimal fat burning success.

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Perhaps you’ve heard the joke about the shocking news headlines from the year 2050: “New study reveals that exercise and proper nutrition is the key to successful weight loss!”

It seems that we’re always looking for a quick and easy way to lose fat, but those darn studies and that reputable research just keeps getting in the way of our dream!

There’s always someone out there telling us we can lose fat without watching our diet and without any exercise. As much as we’d like to believe that’s true, deep down inside we know better. The ads promising that we can ‘get slim quick’ remind us of the ‘get rich quick’ infomercials we see on late-night television. Still, there’s no shortage of ‘get slim quick’ products out there.

A YaHoo search of the term “Easy Weight Loss” yielded about 10,600,000 hits.

A Google search of the phrase “Quick Weight Loss” showed about 14,300,000 recommended sites to visit.

Looking up “Easy Fat Loss” on YaHoo revealed about 4,290,000 answers.

Finally, running a Google search for “I want to lose weight but I don’t want to exercise because I don’t have the time, money or will power” will bring up about 633,000 sites. We’re not kidding!

Compare that to the Google results for “Weight Loss Truth”: only about 2,760,000.

PERMANENT FAT LOSS REQUIRES EFFORT:

Let’s face it, there really is no good way to lose fat without any effort. Successful and permanent weight (fat) loss takes some time, it takes some effort, and it certainly requires some exercise. Consider what Dr. Gabe Mirkin had to say on the subject: “There are many products on the market today that promise to help you lose weight. None will help you unless they get you to exercise more and eat fewer calories.” (Source: The Sportsmedicine Institute, Inc. – DrMirkin.com)

DON’T BE TEMPTED BY SHORTCUTS:

So is it possible to lose weight quickly? Sure, but weight loss achieved quickly and/or by ‘cheating’ will never be permanent and is usually not healthy.

Remember the phen-fen pills that were popular just a few years ago? While they certainly helped you lose weight, they were withdrawn from the market in September of 1997 after being linked to the occurrence of serious cardiac valvular disease, and primary pulmonary hypertension.

Ephedra, another weight loss pill, was pulled from shelves on April 12, 2004. After a careful review of the available evidence about the risks and benefits of ephedra in supplements, the FDA found that these supplements present an unreasonable risk of illness or injury to consumers. The data showed little evidence of ephedra’s effectiveness, except for short-term weight loss, while confirming that the substance raises blood pressure and stresses the heart (Source: nccam.nih.gov).

Please note that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that ephedra was effective for only short-term weight loss. Does that sound like a permanent solution?

There are lots of other ’shortcuts’ out there, from laxatives to harsh stimulants. There are also some honestly good products that can help us lose fat if they are used in conjunction with regular exercise and healthy nutrition. Green tea is a good example. Clinical studies conducted by Dr. Abdul Dulloo, of the University of Geneva in Switzerland brought the conclusion that green tea weight raises metabolic rates and speeds up fat oxidation (Source: green-tea.dminternational.biz).

THE TAKE-HOME MESSAGE:

So what’s the take-home message? The bottom line is that there is no ‘get slim quick’ miracle out there. The only way to achieve permanent fat loss is by following the same advice we’ve been hearing for years: exercise regularly and watch what we eat.

Let’s watch out for products that claim we can achieve the body we’ve always wanted without diet or exercise. We know that’s not true, so let’s not be tempted by the empty promise.

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It’s seems like everyday that goes by brings the introduction of a new weight loss fad or diet. It’s amazing how much misinformation is available in the world today. Haven’t you seen the ads on the T.V. infomercials and basically every website you visit?
It seems we are always looking for the quick fix to everything. Why not have a quick fix to weight loss…right? Well, why there are definitely methods than work better than other in the weight loss world, some things never change. The number one way to lose weight and burn fat is, and always will be, to eat a diet that allows your body to burn fat and also to exercise regularly and properly.
Twenty years ago, the issues that kept people from losing weight were more related to the fact that the information really didn’t exist in a universal manner. There was no internet, no cable T.V., and no overwhelming supply of weight loss information available.
Nowadays, there is too much information available! We have gone from having to search for the truth to having to SORT the truth. And with so many false claims and instructions, this process can be downright overwhelming for the average person looking to lose weight!
There’s always someone out there telling us we can lose fat without watching our diet and without any exercise. As much as we’d like to believe that’s true, deep down inside we know better. The ads promising that we can ‘get slim quick’ remind us of the ‘get rich quick’ infomercials we always see on late-night television. Still, there’s no shortage of ‘get slim quick’ products out there.

Permanent Weight Loss Requires Effort – The bottom line in weight loss is that you must eat better and exercise more if you are looking to lose weight. There is really no way around these initial requirements. Once you get closer to your goals and objectives, you can start being less restrictive with your diet and occasionally enjoy your favorite dish. However, don’t think you can have your cake and burn fat too.
Don’t Be Tempted By Shortcuts – So is it possible to lose weight quickly? Sure, but weight loss achieved quickly and/or by ‘cheating’ will never be permanent and is usually not healthy. While some diets make HUGE weight loss claims, don’t fall for a diet that makes claims you feel are inaccurate.
Remember the phen-fen pills that were popular just a few years ago? While they certainly helped you lose weight, they were withdrawn from the market in September of 1997 after being linked to the occurrence of serious cardiac valvular disease, and primary pulmonary hypertension. Not exactly the road you would like to take to weight loss huh?
Ephedra, another weight loss product, was pulled from shelves on April 12, 2004. After a careful review of the available evidence about the risks and benefits of ephedra in supplements, the FDA found that these supplements present an unreasonable risk of illness or injury to consumers. The data showed little evidence of ephedra’s effectiveness, except for short-term weight loss, while confirming that the substance raises blood pressure and stresses the heart (Source: nccam.nih.gov).
Note that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that the herbal supplement ephedra was effective for only short-term weight loss. Doesn’t really sound like a long-term solution does it? In fact, the majority of these pills are nothing but processed garbage.

There are lots of other ’shortcuts’ out there, from laxatives to harsh stimulants. Then there are healthier cheeper alternatives such as green tea and oolong tea. You should always stick with the healthier, cheaper solutions because they tend to be free from the radical claims that supplement companies can make.
The Conclusion – Now that you know there is no quick fix to your weight loss solution, will you take this advice and put it to use? Countless others will lose money, not weight, on buying these ridiculously advertised products.

Isn’t it time you relied on the basics of weight loss that have been proven to work time and time again?
Remember, the next time you read a weight loss claim by any weight loss product, just know that the claims they make have just as high a probability of happening without the product as with the product. All of their claims are limited by your bodies ability to burn fat which is nothing more than combining a great diet with sound exercise principles.

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PROFILES host Mickey Burns interviews two-time heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman. Besides his legendary boxing career, Foreman has also been extremely successful in business. The George Foreman Grill, thanks in part to its line of infomercials has earned Foreman over 60 million dollars in the past five years.George Foreman candidly discusses the story of his childhood, his family, and his triumphs and tragedies in and out of the ring. Foreman won a gold medal at the 1968 Olympics. After turning pro he would become the greatest knock-out boxer of all time with 68 of his 76 wins coming by KO.George became heavyweight champion in 1973 by knocking out Joe Frazier, he would retire from boxing in 1977 after a loss to Jimmy Young and became a preacher. Remarkably, 20 years later he would regain the title in stunning fashion by knocking out Michael Moorer in Las Vegas at age 45.Taped in 2007 at the chic Ashford and Simpson’s restaurant in the heart of New York City.”Thi (more…)

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Six Pack Abs

Get Rid Off Stubborn Belly Fat and Develop Your Sexy 6 Pack Abs Instantly

5 Facts You MUST Understand if You Are Ever Going to Lose Your Belly Fat and Get Six Pack Abs

1. Many so-called “health foods” are actually cleverly disguised junk foods that actually stimulate you to gain more belly fat… yet the diet food marketing industry continues to lie to you so they can maximize their profits.

2. Ab exercises like crunches, sit-ups, and ab machines are the LEAST effective method of getting flat six pack abs. We’ll explore what types of exercises REALLY work in a minute.

3. Boring repetitive cardio exercise routines are NOT the best way to lose body fat and uncover those six pack abs. I’ll show you the exact types of unique workouts that produce 10x better results below.

4. You DON’T need to waste your money on expensive “extreme fat burner” pills (that don’t work) or other bogus supplements. A special class of natural foods is much more effective. I’ll tell you about these natural foods and their powers below.

5. Ab belts, ab-rockers, ab-loungers, and other infomercial ab-gimmicks… they’re all a complete waste of your time and money. Despite the misleading infomercials, the perfectly chiseled fitness models in the commercials did NOT get their perfect body by using that “ab contraption”… they got their perfect body through REAL workouts and REAL nutrition strategies. Again, you’ll learn some of their secrets and what really works below.

I also used my daily training of fitness clients, as well as my own training methods, to determine “in the trenches”, what worked and what didn’t for getting rid of that stubborn abdominal fat. The end result is a winning solution for ridding yourself of that extra belly fat and developing flat 6-pack abs the right way! And it’s all found in this website, and in my internationally popular program, The Truth about Six Pack Abs. 

How is This Program any Different From All of the Other Hyped-Up Abdominal Programs Out There Today?

1. The main focus of this program is NOT on abdominal exercises… And, better yet, this program consistently get’s BETTER results by NOT focusing on abs exercises!

2. This program uses none of your typical boring monotonous cardio routines.

3. This program does NOT revolve around having to use supplements or “fat-loss” pills.

4. This program does not revolve around using any fancy “ab machines” or “ab gadgets”.

5. This program does not include some sort of fad diet or gimmicky diet trend.

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