Thursday, August 26, 2010

A Simple Change In Mindset Will Burn More Fat Fast

Hey, I just wanted to let you know that i found another great and very helpful article. I found this one on www.fatburningfurnace.com 


Enjoy it!


Article:


Most people that I talk to about health and fitness talk about “getting in shape”.   But I don’t think they realize that their words are actually counterproductive to their aspirations of burning fat.  You hear a lot of people lamenting about being out of shape and saying, “I need to get in shape and burn fat”, or, “I want to get in shape and burn fat.”  What you don’t hear them saying is, “I want to get in shape, burn fat, and stay that way.” 

They may want to stay in shape, but their mindset is focused on getting in shape.  This makes you more susceptible to the fad diets and latest exercise gimmick on the market.  You’re so focused on getting in shape that you’ll try almost anything regardless of how silly or difficult to follow it might seem, because you’re entirely focused on the short term goal.

A simple change in the “quick fix” mindset to one of long term success will steer you down the correct path.  You’ll be less enticed by the late night TV hype, and more focused on doing the right things most of the time.  Wouldn’t you agree that life long health and fitness is what’s most important? 

Of course creating an environment in your body that allows you to burn fat fast is essential to this goal.  A person who is in shape in their 50s and 60s is a lot more impressive to me than someone who is lean and fit in their 20s and 30s. That’s because the dedication to maintaining the proper exercise plan and a sensible nutrition strategy for the rest of your life is rare to find.  It’s a rare mindset.

If you really want to transform your physique and your health for good, you must make it a lifestyle, a habit.  And that starts in your mind.  That’s what the people who are lean for life do.  In fact, if I think about all of the people I personally know that are in great shape and have been for a while, I start to understand that they have their minds on staying in shape. 

They think about it day and night, not obsessively, but with each thing they do…they subconsciously think, “Is this going to positively or negatively impact my long term health and fitness?”. "Am I doing everything I reasonable can to burn fat and live a healthy lifestyle?".
The good news is that research shows you can develop simple habits like those involved in eating and exercising properly in under a month…sometimes even sooner.  And with the type of exercise and diet tips I recommend to my Fat Burning Furnace students, you don’t need o give up your life’s pursuits so that you are working out every day,  nor do you need to follow a wacky diet you can’t reasonably make a lifestyle out of.

And after a few months of practicing these methods, I’ve found that your body will start telling you it wants to keep exercising and eating right…you just won’t feel right with out it.  Why?  Because your body naturally wants to be healthy and lean.

So I urge you to forgo the “get in shape” mindset, and instead embrace the idea of staying in shape and creating that fat burning furnace that is so essential to life long health and fitness. 
Imagine yourself in the body of your dreams, today, tomorrow, and 5, 10, 20 or more years from now.  What will you be doing then, in your lean, strong, and healthy body?  Chances are, you won’t be trying to “get in shape”.  Instead, you'll be burning fat 24/7, and enjoying life as you should...full of vitality and passion.

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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Do you have a mint?

Hi there, i stumbled over this article at www.thedietsolutionprogram.com and when i read that headline i first thought: "What the hell has this to do with losing weight?" But then i read further and as funny as it sounds but it really makes a lot of sense and you will see that small things really matter. So i hope you will also enjoy it.

Artlicle:

Bad breath can be a big problem (especially if you’re the one smelling it!) It can cause embarassing moments and bad first impressions. That’s why so many people chew gum. In fact, according the US Census Bureau, Americans eat about 1.8 pounds of gum per capita each year. That may not sound like a lot but think about the size and weight of one piece of gum.

Gum chewing studies have shown many bad effects, such as bloating and hormone and biomechanical imbalances, as well as the habit leading to bruxism and acid reflux ulcers. Many have educated themselves and moved on to mints, but is this any better? After all, most mints are made with artificial sweeteners, so they can claim to be fat free or calorie free. I understand the necessity for fresh breath in a pinch. Most people don’t carry around their tooth brush or mouth wash for a quick refresh. That’s why I’ve come up with several good options, in order from best to worst:

1. Peppermint Breath Drops or Peppermint Essential Oils – Many natural health food stores and anyone who carries essential oils would have these.  One drop is pretty strong and enough to freshen your breath.  Peppermint is also great for digestion.

2. Mouthwash or teeth brushing after meals – I know this isn’t ideal but it is a good option if you have time.

3. Mints or candies that are sweetened with cane sugar instead of artificial sweeteners. There are even small ginger candies that are not only great breath fresheners but also help after meals with digestion.

4. Gums or mints sweetened with xylitol – This sweetener is a great calorie free option and many popular brands use this ingredient. Careful as some people have trouble digesting xylitol and can lead to stomach discomfort.

5. A piece of regular chewing gum sweetened with sugar. The caloric content many be a little higher, but you are only having a small bit. This is not ideal if you are trying to lose weight and plan on using this option on a daily basis.

And the last possible option is a small piece of artificially sweetened gum every now and then.  The amount in one piece every once in a while is not enough to amount to any dangerous affects.

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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Welcome

First of all I want to welcome you to my blog and I also want to thank you for visiting it. Before I tell you what you can expect from this blog in the future, I want to tell you a little bit about myself. My name is Stephan and I am 29 years old. When I was a teenager I never had any problems with my weight. But as I got older and did fewer sports I gained weight fast and I felt more and more uncomfortable. If you experience the same thing you know exactly what I mean don't you? You can tell others that although you have too much weight you feel good but deep inside you know it’s a lie. Every time you stand in front of the mirror and take a look at yourself you think hmm I don't like what I am seeing there.

Well the problem is that if you are not satisfied with your body it will have consequences on other parts of your life. You lose self confidence and I know this is a little bit straight forward but you love life will not profit from it either :) So what did I do to lose weight? Well first of all I tried a lot of things, especially diets and I can tell you most of it is absolute garbage. It took a while until I found a healthy and good way to lose weight. And that is exactly what I want to share with you in the future. You can expect very interesting and informative articles and also honest reviews of products that helped me losing weight and also very important, helped me to feel good in my body again. Of course I cannot promise that the things that helped me will help you but I think it's worth a try. The most important thing is to take action and do something. But you also want to be sure that the things you do are healthy for you. No diet is worth risking your health. I hope you are at least a little curious and thrilled now because there are a lot of things waiting for you.

Please feel free to leave comments and/or constructive criticism on this or every future post.

All the best,

Stephan