Weight Loss Tips

With so many diet and exercise programs out there it can be difficult to decide on the best weight loss plan to use. Choosing a weight reduction program is no easy task but you can make a reasonable selection if you consider your goals and your lifestyle before jumping into what you may think is the best weight loss plan for you. In this article, I will give you some free weight loss tips.

First of all you need to consider the core of your weight problem. Do you want to drop ten or twenty pounds? Are you fighting a life-long obesity problem? Is your weight associated with a recent pregnancy? Does depression or mood adversely affect your weight? In order to find the best weight loss program, it is crucial that you consider the source of your problem.

Depression is a serious matter. Rather than trying to find the best weight loss strategies to use a person who is depressed is better suited to research his mood condition. This individual may find that once the depression is treated, the pounds melt away. Treating the depression itself is often the best weight loss plan available.

A person who wants to drop some vanity pounds after giving birth would want to take a very different approach than someone who needs to lose a lot of weight that she has been carrying around for years and years. The best weight losss program for one person may not be the best for another. The new mom could benefit from taking on a trendy six-week fat burning exercise program while the lifelong obese problem will need medical intervention.

Speaking of medical intervention, make sure that you talk to your doctor about the best weight loss program for you. You can save a lot of time and effort by simply asking your physician about which program would be best for you. Your doctor can help you start off in the right direction.

You doctor can also suggest whether you should start a weight loss exercise plan. The best weight loss strategy for many individuals is to simply start a reasonable exercise routine. You may find that you don’t really need to diet as long as you increase your activity.

Free Weightloss Resources:
Weigh Less Nutrition Center - GNC

2009 MVP Boot Camp Schedule

1. Dec. 29, 2008-Jan. 24, 2009
2. Feb. 2, 2009-Feb. 28, 2009
3. March 9, 2009 - April 4, 2009
4. April 13, 2009 - May 9, 2009
5. May 18, 2009 - June 13, 2009
6. June 22, 2009 - July 18, 2009
7. July 27, 2009 - Aug. 22, 2009
8. Aug. 31, 2009 - Sept. 26, 2009
9. Oct. 5, 2009 - Oct. 31, 2009
10. Nov. 9, 2009 - Dec. 19, 2009 (5 Weeks)

A New Year; A New You!

Hopefully by now before the New Year you had some time for reflection – some time look back on the year that just passed and anticipate the year ahead. And of course, make resolutions.

One of the most popular, and also most broken, New Year's resolutions involves getting in shape or losing weight.

No matter what your fitness goals are, there are many that will help you take your body to the next level. Here are my top nine fitness trends that will help you refine your waistline:

Walking - walking just three times a week for 30 minutes can significantly strengthen your heart.

Boxing - An excellent way to get in shape; you will burn fat and tone your muscle at the same time. A boxing workout is guaranteed to whip you into shape while learning the “Art of Boxing.”

Boot Camp – A fast-paced military-style outdoor workout that combines calisthenics, such as push-ups, jumping jacks, sit-ups, sprints and football-style drills. Alternating quickly between movements helps you to get in shape faster.

Kettlebell Training – A Kettlebell is a cast iron weight lifting equipment with a handle. This trend is becoming very popular among athletes and entertainers. Kettlebell training offers a combination of strength and endurance training, and will challenge every muscle in your body.

5 K Training – Recent studies are showing that running a 26.1 mile marathon race takes a great toll on your body. Running in a 5K race is less taxing on the body and will allow you to recover a lot quicker. 5K training will also help you build your endurance and conditioning so you can run continually for 3.1 miles or 30 minutes.

Recreational Sports - Having fun, meeting new people and friendly competition are just a few benefits of sports and recreation activities. Plus if you’re church offers a “rec” program, it’s a great opportunity to enhance the church experience and create fond memories.

Weight Training – Enhances overall appearance and body composition, which can directly influence your self-esteem and level of confidence. In other words, weight training will help you look and feel younger.

Bodyweight Training – Remember the “old school” style P.E. classes? Bodyweight calisthenics such as squat thrust, jack knives and knee highs can be done anywhere, indoors or out, anytime, day or night. You can do bodyweight exercises with no equipment. Nothing to buy; you can start right now.

Stair Climbing – Stair climbing competition are becoming very popular, competitors run up the stairs of some of the tallest buildings and towers in major cities across the country. Stair climbing is a total body workout and burns about twice as many calories than any other sport or activity.

Boot Camp Workouts Predicted to be the Number 1 Fitness Trend in '09

Let's face it we are living is some tough economic times. Corporate layoffs, foreclosures, high gas prices and bail out packages are the main topic in the news.

But despite the economy we still must maintain our health. According to the American Council on Exercise, boot camp workouts will remain extremely popular in 2009 because they provide a total-body workout that's varied, fun and challenging. Up to 600 calories can be burned during a boot camp session, which is obviously going to facilitate weight loss. But in addition to a great cardiovascular workout, muscles are strengthened through high- and low-intensity exercises such as pushups, squats and lunges. You don't typically experience significant muscle fitness benefits in other aerobic exercises.

Get Motivated-Set Your 2009 Goals Now!

When I talk about motivation I am talking about giving yourself an incentive; moving to action; to drive forward toward a cause. Motivation triggers action to reach a goal.

Goal Setting is a way to energize yourself to achieve something or to become the person you want to be. Goal Setting is a very powerful tool for your fitness goals. Goal Setting acts as your team-mate for your weight loss program.

My next statement is upsetting, unfair and may not be totally true; however, it is an important statement to consider if you are starting workout program.

A person is out of shape because he has decided to be.

This decision may not be a conscious one, but at one time in life the decision was made and now a change must be made. Start to think about your goals and how you can achieve them.

Nikki Taylor's Wedding Day

On October 18th, I attended the wedding of Thomas Taylor and MVP Nikki Britts.

Nikki had set goals for her special day. She wanted to shed off a few pounds, take inches off her waist, sculpt her back and tone her arms.

Let me tell you, she accomplished every single goal and more.

As you can tell by the photo above, (photo by TBKene Fotografia) Nikki looked absolutely beautiful in her wedding dress and was very, very thankful for the program that I set up for her.

The MVP Fitness Program is very simple - I just set up the program for you to reach your fitness goals and the rest is up to you.

Getting ready for a special event such as your wedding, class reunion, a race or a Christmas party is a great incentive to have.

Reaching your fitness goals is not always easy. It takes eating right with hard work and dedication.

But just like Mrs Nikki Taylor, once you reach your goals it's well worth it.

Eat Less Later

Experts say that the average person gains 12 pounds between Halloween and the New Year? Don't let that be you. Stick to your exercise and meal plan and make sure you aren't another statistic come January 1. Everyone knows, whether they want to admit it or not, reducing calories will help you lose weight.

However, just as you should reduce the calorie intake, you need to know when to eat. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and the one meal that you should not miss.

Lunch should be healthy but less than you ate for breakfast.

As you approach dinner, eat healthy and light. Avoid after dinner snacks and DO NOT Eat at least 3 hours before you lay your head down for the evening.