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If you want to loose weight, you might be one of those people who can’t seem to find the time and energy involved in a diet. You have too many other important things you need to do such as your job, housework, school or being with family. When you get home from work after a long day, you are too tired. Or maybe you planned to exercise and diet, but once you got started, you went right back to your old habits after a few days. You may have gotten discouraged because you didn’t see any instant improvements.

Well, you are not alone. You are just like most people who want to loose weight.

The answer to success is to obtain these three rules.

The number 1 rule is “DESIRE”. No matter what you want to be or do in your life, you first have to “want” it. Desire is doing whatever it takes to achieve a goal.

The main reason people fail to obtain success in diet and exercise is because they are lacking a strong desire. If desire isn’t present, there is no way you can be successful. Unfortunately it is typical for people to take on a sudden desire only after a serious health issue arises. But sometimes, it’s just too late. Some people have been known to have a heart attack and then get the will power and desire to start working out or change their lifestyle.

The second rule to success is “DISCIPLINE”. It is needed to have successful in everything you do. Discipline means that you have to do something everyday without fail. You can’t just stop in the middle. You need the discipline to keep yourself going without backing out.

Discipline is greatly needed when it comes to diet and exercise. You have to look at it as a permanent lifestyle change. You won’t get anywhere if you diet and exercise for a few days, weeks or months then stop. This is why diets don’t work for many people. People think that diets are temporary change. Even if they do loose some weight, once they have reached their goal, they will stop the diet sometimes resulting in gaining the lost weight back and sometimes more.

The third rule to success is “DETERMINATION”. You must have the mind set that tells you to never give up. If you have determination, you will be successful in getting what you strive for. We all realize that life is full of events all having their up and downs. When you are having a good moment, appreciate it and enjoy it. The bad moments are what it takes for determination to kick in. You must have that determination to get back up.

Last but not least is ATTITUDE. The proper attitude is needed to support the 3 rules of DESIRE, DISCIPLINE and DETERMINATION. Believing in yourself is key here. There are many people who want to be successful. Come to think of it, everyone wants to be successful in one way or another. But what most of those people lack is positive attitude. Not having this will make it extremely difficult to have the needed DESIRE, DISCIPLINE and DETERMINATION.

So stop and ask yourself if you have what it takes to be successful.

If you don’t have what it takes, you will have to change your attitude. Make diet and exercise a main priority in your life. Put it above your job, money, and your material possessions. However, realize that you will have to permanently change your lifestyle to achieve this. Follow these 3 rules and I guarantee you will achieve success!

Arnel Ricafranca is a six pack abs expert, fitness boot camp coach, author, and a motivational speaker. He has authored and co-authored several books including The Ultimate Weight Loss Success Strategies For Busy Men and Women Over 40 available online at www.elitefitnessexperts.com. Mr. Ricafranca has been featured as the fitness expert on numerous media such as Jersey 101.5 FM, and Morris Health and Life Magazine, and numerous websites such as NBC WALB 10 News, NBC KPLC 7 News, and KTRE ABC 9 news. Mr. Ricafranca can be reached via email at fitnessvip@gmail.com

Strip That Fat

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So How to Get fast Weight Loss ?

Start by looking at different fat burning diets and the foods that are incorporated into them the idea being to build up a healthy lifestyle change.

Research is pretty easy as these days slimming and weight loss is a mass market interest topic so whether you choose to look on the internet, in diet books and magazines etc you should be able to provide yourself with a list of foods that can accomplish and help towards achieving both a quick and safe weight loss program.

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Think about it – instead of snacking on unhealthy snacks – have some fruit, nibble a carrot, introduce fruit into your salads – it certainly can make them more interesting and appealing. Be creative don’t just think of having the 5 a day rule with your main meals.

Many suggest eating little and often – again fruit and vegetables can be incorporated into this.OK so we know to eat healthy but what about the so called ‘fat & calorie burning’ foods.

You can select food that burn fat from your body. These will include a large variety of food groups. Some of these foods that you can use are ones that can be found in almost all kitchens. Others are more expensive or they are considered speciality type foods.

What you need to do is research them, for further education the Internet is littered with information on ‘fat bunting foods’

Understand the Way Fast Weight Loss Plans Work!

Most plans will result in worthwhile weight loss during the first few days and you will lose some weight which will be from retained water.Once this water has been taken from your body you will now need to find effective fat burning foods which when combined with an effective exercise program will stimulate effective on-going weight loss.

Exercise is Vital as well

But you also need to consider the exercise element. After all if we consume more calories than our bodies are burning off through general day to day living we need to do something to burn them off, otherwise the obvious result is further weight gain.

Diets are one thing and there are numerous diets that are supposed to provide you with the slim looking figure, but dieting alone is not the total answer – burning off calories is vital. And staying healthy.

The Gym ?

While it is possible to get some great fat burning workouts from gyms using exercise equipment etc for some people the idea of appearing in your current overweight form in front of regular toned gym members is just too much to bear – so do consider that, particularly before you are persuaded into a costly membership package.

My advice – don’t do it. Go along when they have a special open day, promotional week and give it a try. Its vital ‘try before you commit’ – it can be a very expensive mistake otherwise

Since you are just beginning your fat burning workout you have no need to feel any shame that your body is not as toned as others but believe me that doesn’t help when you’re having a “I’m very fat” day.

Think about it why is obesity a 21st century problem ? Because our lifestyles are different to our parents. They didn’t travel everywhere by car, didn’t have take-away meals or such heavily processed food containing all the additives , sugar and salt that we have today.

So ultimately our lifestyles work against us. Recognise this fact and become determined to make some changes. After all several small changes will, as they build in effectiveness and over time make a significant difference to your overall health . Eat more healtherly, more fruit and vegetables and lean meat. Walk to work and at lunchtimes and do 15 minutes of exercise every day, and cut down on the alcohol – give it a few weeks and you’ll be pleasantly amazed.

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During my life journey of safe weight loss struggles. I have found a few things along the way that have kept me focused and on track, I call them the golden rules of any successful diet plan. Staying to a plan is not easy but with a couple of small, SAFE WEIGHT LOSS rules you can help accelerate your weight loss. These are not just rules to lose weight but rules to live by, a complete lifestyle change. Following these rules will help you to get the weight off quickly and safely and keep the weight off for good. Say goodbye to the old you and say hello to the new hot you!

Ten “Golden” Rules to help your diet plan!!!!!!!!

1. Support of Friends and Family is the most important thing that you can have when starting and continuing any weight loss program. Let the people you care about and that care about you know your weight loss goals. They are more likely to jump on board to help rather than tempt you if they know your weight loss plans. If you have this support you have everything, these are the people that will give you encouragement when you’re feeling defeated

2. Breaking your daily food intake into five to six meals instead of three will be beneficial for your weight loss. Doing this will keeps your metabolism high all day long making sure that your body doesn’t feel as though you are starving yourself and store food as fat.

3. Portion size is very important, throw out your scale for weighing food; you have the best tool at your fingertips! Use your fist as a guide, a clenched fist shows you how each portion should be at each of your six meals. A deck of cards also works the same way. This really works trust me.

4. Cold, water based liquids should be consumed with every meal. Ensure you are drinking cold, low calorie drinks; they keep you full, add water to your cells and help you burn calories because your body has to heat the water up to body temperature.

5. Using a calorie shifting method for eating keeps your metabolism on high gear, it helps to make sure that your body never gets used to a routine. It speeds up your fat loss and helps you keep on track by using foods you like in your diet plan.

6. Go for a walk every day. We are not talking about heavy cardio we are talking about a brisk walk to keep your energy levels up and burn calories. Get out from in front of that TV and help stimulate your mind and boost your energy levels at the same time!

7. Throw your scale out six days a week. Don’t look at your weight everyday it will only prove to be a de-motivator as your weight fluctuates while your body adjusts to your new routine. Instead weigh yourself once a week at the same time, don’t forget to record this in your log!

8. Start a log. Write down what and when you eat as well as the activates you do. This helps build a routine. It takes 12 weeks for any new thing to become habit or routine. This helps you get there faster, helps you stay on track and work towards achieving your goals.

9. Set realistic goals and timeframes for weight loss. Do not be heartbroken if you miss your goals, over time you may plateau for short periods don’t worry you can work through this just stay determined. Stay focused

10. REWARD YOURSELF AT EVERY LITTLE GOAL…i.e. WHEN YOU LOSE TEN POUNDS GO TO THE SPA TREAT YOURSELF YOUR WORTH IT!

Remember that you are the only you that you have. You deserve the best; always strive to make yourself better and healthier!

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