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Losing weight , eating healthier and becoming more active... while these sound like common resolutions for the New Year, these goals don't have to begin January 1st. Making this healthy lifestyle change can be good any time of the year. Many people struggle with weight loss and eating enough of the right types of foods. Finding time for physical activity is another common challenge a lot of people face. While it can seem overwhelming at first to make the changes needed for a healthier lifestyle , chances are you'll love the benefits which often include increased energy and reduced joint pain. 7 Tips to Help You Succeed at Weight Loss For those of you who struggle to find the motivation and energy to succeed during a healthy weight loss program , here are 7 tips to help you stay focused. 1. Make a Schedule: Weight loss programs can seem daunting and intimidating at first, but a schedule can make everything seem more manageable. Creating lists,...

Knowing how to get fit often becomes confusing, complicated and ultimately frustrating for many. But I stay firm in my belief that it does not have to be the insurmountable challenge many now find it to be. So how can we strip it down, simplify the process and help you succeed in making yours a Fit Life ? I have identified 9 effective steps to show you how to get fit and live your very best life. Let me first say and get the notion out of the way that getting fit is not about achieving a ripped, cover model body. It is about being functionally fit and strong, lean, toned, with healthy cardio capacity and overall physical health . So, here's the basics of how to get fit . Number 1: The Right Attitude Don't even think about how to get fit if you are not willing to take a look at your attitude about fitness , about yourself and your life. I don't say that to be nasty or contrary. But if your attitude is not right about this effort then your fai...

As you sit in front of the TV, your hand in the Dorito bag, you immediately feel better. Or even worse, maybe you're being yelled at by the engineering department and the giant popcorn bag is screaming your name. I'll happily admit chips are my kryptonite (did I just coin a Superman term?) You often use food to make yourself feel better, but usually the foods you choose wreak havoc on your I-want-to-be-healthy life. Adrenaline is produced in times of intense stress and it gives you a sudden burst of energy ,  After the stressful situation passes, your blood-sugar level drop and you become the tyrant of the pantry. Your first intention is to grab the Dorito bag, but slow down their killer and breathe. Take these tips and break the bad reaching for anything habit. You can beat stress with good nutrition The foods I'm getting ready to discuss... drum roll please... are known to reduce anxiety and help you manage yourself during stressful situations. A...

Walking exercise is a great and easy way to lose weight and get fit . The greatest challenge for any working mom is the obstacle of finding time to exercise. For stay-at-home moms it's even more difficult because little ones often accompany the adventure and that means plenty of distractions along the way. Many fitness experts consider walking as the best form of exercise. It's also an easy exercise program to begin because you will be able to set your own goals and limitations as you embark on your new fitness adventure. While some people might encourage you to join your local gym or the YWCA, walking for exercise gives you the ability and flexibility to exercise whenever, wherever you want. Workout flexibility is great, but having a set schedule when you first begin is very helpful. In fact, pick out a set schedule for 21 days and write it in on your day planner and schedule everything else around your walking schedule. Why? Too many times exercise comm...

A few years ago, one of my good friends was seriously injured in a car accident and spent several months in the ICU and recovery. He underwent emergency surgery, during which his doctor took an out-of-network doctor for help, without his knowledge or consent. With this, his insurance refused to cover the surgeon's $ 85,000 bill. With copayes, deductibles and expenses but not the network, which was left on the $ 245,000 hook had not done so. His friends tried to raise funds and a boot pedal campaign, but it was not enough. Ultimately, the bankruptcy of being alive ... my friend and was one of the lucky ones . Health Insurance: Better Dead Than Deadbeat? What happens if you can't pay a medical bill ? Typically, the hospital or doctor - or a vulture collection agency that's bought your debt - will sue you and obtain a judgment lien filed against your home and bank accounts. They'll also garnish a percentage of your employment earnings. Of course, before it g...

The P90X personal fitness program is described as an advanced personal fitness training program. It is intended to be implemented at home through a combination of exercise and dietary modifications. It is intended for people who already have a decent level of fitness but who aspire to "take to the next level." It is interesting to note that most of the fitness programs available on the market today are designed for people who are recognized as physically unfit and are simply aspiring to achieve basic fitness. Unfortunately, designers of fitness training programs seem to have forgotten that there is another group of people, and that is those who are already reasonably fit and want to be adjusters. This is the group for which the P90X was designed. However, other groups of people can benefit from your exercises well. Structure Fitness Program P90X As mentioned above, this is actually a program based on exercises and diet modifications. Specific physical exercises used i...

The Gladiator Body Workout (GBW) is a home fitness program that combines training with dumbbells and body weight in very intense workouts. This is one of only 6 FitNesse home books written by coach Eddie Lomax. What separates GBW's other fitness books is that it is one of the only programs that really teaches how to train with a minimum of equipment in the comfort of your own home. In addition, the workouts are quick, intense and very effective. Coach Lomax enjoy "Anti-Bodybuilding" approach to training. I personally worked in a commercial gym for 6 months using the workouts I found in bodybuilding magazines. I got big, but I got bigger. Traditional bodybuilding workouts only work for bodybuilders. We do the rest of us fat and slow. In addition, they are extremely annoying. In my quest to become a better athlete, I decided to download the Coach Lomax eBook and was literally blown away by the content. GBW consists of 27 different programs for 4 weeks each. Each wor...

With so many different fitness programs on the market today makes it difficult to filter out. You can find fitness programs ranging from the overall health, programs to choose precisely for just six pack abs, which is an important market. Lets see what the best plan makes a home fitness program. A good health plan will include a full range of exercises that you can do in the comfort of your own home. It will illustrate the key workouts you can do during your spare time and without the need for a gym membership. When you pick up the fitness plan you want to follow try to pick one that does not require any kind of membership, and choose the one that requires the least equipment. Just because we're talking about fitness does mean Not that we need a whole home gym, there are good fitness routines that do not even require anything, except your own focus and determination. What I like training programs do require 1 or 2 piece of equipment. For example, I find Mike Geary's fitness pro...