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1). Celebrity Diet Secrets - Fact or Fiction?
Celebrities look so good, so often, that many of us are left wondering if the stars are really keeping the best weight loss program a secret from the rest of the world.

2). Circuit Training Exercise Equipment And Progressive Overload
Many people who have turned to a circuit training health club seeking quick weight loss get discouraged because they find that sooner or later they reach a plateau and have their progress grind to a halt.

3). 5 Ways To Stay Motivated
Do you remember the day you first joined your gym? Wasn't it a great feeling, knowing that you had finally taken that first step towards living a healthier life? Making a conscious, positive decision to improve is rewarding, and hopefully we've all kept that promise to ourselves. But try as we might, it seems that there's always a handy excuse to not exercise.

4). Nutrition - Good Fat vs. Bad Fat
Today's topic is FAT. Yes, that's right...FAT. Not all fat is bad! As a matter of fact, some fats are downright good for you. The key is understanding the difference between the two.

5). Action = Results!

6). Medicare Is Missing The Obesity Target
Fitness professionals around the nation have joined together in congratulating the Department of Health & Human Services in finally taking a much more pro-active role in obesity prevention. However, we must take issue with what appears to be the main focus of this new initiative: fat loss results through surgery.

7). Beware The Summer BBQ!
Now that it's summer, it's almost impossible to avoid the ever-popular summer BBQ. Some of our favorite meals are cooked over charcoal, but we still need to be aware that many of the traditional 'summer' foods are packed with fat and calories!

8). Quit Playing The Blame Game
Now, we may not all be calling each other names, but many of us are still playing the 'blame game'. We blame others for our weight gain. We blame others for our failed diet. We blame others for our perceived failures. But are others at fault?

9). Fitness Franchise Business Opportunity
What many women see as just a great way to achieve some quick weight loss, others see as a business opportunity. Despite the incredible growth of these hydraulic gyms, there seems to be no shortage of customers.

10). Weight Loss Timing Is Everything - Part 2
In this series of articles we're examining the timing of fitness. As we found last time, when we eat is almost as important as what we eat. In this article we're going to take a look at when we exercise, and how to get the maximum benefit from our workouts based on timing.

11). Quick 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!

12). Depression Relief Found With Regular Exercise
Most of us recognize the benefits we can expect from exercise. One bonus that is often overlooked is how exercise can improve our mental health.

13). Nutrition - What To Drink?
Make no mistake about it, it is entirely possible to get fat by simply consuming too many fattening drinks. Even if we closely watch what we eat, we can still do some severe damage to our scale if we don't watch what we drink.

14). Nutrition - Healthy Desserts On A Budget
Eating a healthy dessert doesn't have to break the bank. While it's true that Twinkies and Ding-Dongs do cost less (in dollars) than quality healthy foods, the cost to our health is truly frightening!

15). Ya Gotta Wanna (Lose Weight)
Because you're reading this article, I'm willing to bet that you are interested in looking and feeling better. You, like me, probably want to lose some weight and tone up. But it's hard to find the time and motivation to exercise.

16). Atkins & Low-Carb - Part 3
While the evidence does support the claim that a reduction in carbohydrates will help you lose weight, conclusive evidence on the long-term impact of low-carbing remains elusive. In this article we're going to take a look at some professional bodybuilders. With single-digit bodyfat and loads of muscle, bodybuilders are arguably among the most fit people on the planet. After all, professional bodybuilders are paid to exercise! Do bodybuilders support a low-carb diet?

17). Easter Weight Loss And The Easter Bunny. Are They Both A Myth?
With mountains of candy eggs and legions of chocolate bunnies, Easter packs enough fat and calories to obliterate even the best weight loss program. Attempting to stick with a healthy diet through Easter may leave the dieter wondering if Easter weight loss is a bigger myth than the Easter bunny.

18). Skinny Fat People
Unfortunately for the American public, we don't hear very much about the difference between fitness and weight. The infomercials would have you believe that reaching your ideal weight automatically means that you are healthy, and that how you reach that ideal weight doesn't really matter. Nothing could be further from the truth!

19). Baloney And The Fountain Of Youth
Lately I've been receiving a lot of spam emails. It's amazing how many of them are promising quick weight loss without any effort! One of them even promised that their new 'super tonic' was the new Fountain of Youth...

20). Diet Fads Come And Go.....
Cursed by dieters everywhere, and loved by children around the world, sugar is one those substances we 'love to hate' and 'hate to love'!

21). Listen To Your Heart This Valentine’s Day
Ah, Valentine’s Day. That day of the year when love is in the air, flowers are delivered, and cards are exchanged. But February isn’t known just for candy hearts and heart-shaped cards. Unfortunately, February is also known for heart disease and heart attacks.

22). Inspiration Or Desperation
Katherine Mansfield once said "Make it a rule of life never to regret and never to look back. Regret is an appalling waste of energy; you can't build on it; it's only for wallowing in." When talking about health and fitness, this quote is especially true.

23). How Cookie Monster Can Help You Lose Fat
When was the last time you watched Sesame Street? If you have a youngster at home, maybe it was this morning! For most of us, however, it's been years since we last viewed Big Bird and the gang. But, even now as adults, our friends from Sesame Street still have a lot to teach us.

24). Atkins & Low-Carb - Part 1
Unless you've been living in a cave for the last few months, you've probably noticed that low-carb mania is sweeping the nation.

25). Atkins & Low-Carb - Part 5
With the popularity of low-carb diets today, most of us have at one time or another considered cutting carbs. In this series of articles we have discussed 'low-carbing' and whether or not it's right for everyone. In this article we're going to talk about carbohydrates and how they are stored in the body. Does a large supply of excess carbs make us fat?

26). Live Longer By Exercising - Part 2
In our last article we examined the top ten ways that regular exercise can protect you from disease and add years to your life. In this article we're going to examine even more ways that you can benefit from exercise!

27). Why Do We Exercise?
In this article we're going to focus on reasons to exercise. Even though most of us know that regular exercise is 'good for us', we may not be able to give the specific reasons why.

28). Trim The Gas Budget And Your Waistline
Higher gas prices are putting a big dent in the budget of the average citizen, but Americans can take solace in the news that there is a way to dramatically lower gasoline costs while at the same time shrinking our waistlines.

29). Here Comes The (Skinny) Bride
Spring / early summer is the most popular time for weddings. But no matter when you're planning your wedding, the stress can be overwhelming! Unfortunately, we often resort to binge eating and 'comfort foods' during times of stress.

30). Fitness Scams
Caveat emptor is Latin for "let the buyer beware". Nowhere is this phrase more applicable than in the weight loss industry of today.

31). Add 8+ Years To Your Life!

32). Lose Weight And Save Money
Many of us have the same reasons for wanting to exercise and lose weight...look better, feel better, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, decreased risk of some cancers, lower risk of heart disease, etc. But did you know that making your waistline thinner will also make your wallet fatter?

33). New Year Resolution - Part 1
December finds many of us busy, busy, busy! The Christmas shopping season has already started, and many of us are also planning holiday parties or events. If there's ever a time when we find ourselves too busy to exercise, this may be it.

34). New Year Resolution - Part 2
It should come as no surprise that this series of articles will focus on New Year resolutions. After all, many of us look at the start of a New Year as a chance for us to create a new body.

35). Weight Loss Timing Is Everything - Part 3
The exercise timing tip in this article is not for everyone, and also is not for the faint of heart. However, if we really want to prime the pump and accelerate our fat loss efforts, this tip is something we should all at least consider.

36). Cancer And Exercise
Although our medical system has made tremendous advances in the last few decades the grand prize of them all, the holy grail of medical science - a cancer cure - continues to elude researchers.

37). The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Did you know that you can give yourself a truly fantastic gift this year? You can give yourself a small taste of the Fountain Of Youth! Sounds too good to be true? Read on...

38). Have The Courage To Lose Weight
Does it take courage to lose weight? You bet it does! The question then becomes...do we have the courage to lose weight?

39). Atkins & Low-Carb - Part 4
Since so many people in the United States are currently in the middle of a "carb-frenzy", this series of articles has focused on the pros and cons of the low-carb diet. This article will define and describe carbohydrates and what role they play in the human body.

40). A Fat Loss Tip For Every Body
Fat loss programs vary widely in their effectiveness. Some dietary fat loss supplements are proven to work for some people, while others are a complete rip-off. It's important to note, however, that even the best fat loss supplement that has worked for somebody will never work for everybody.

41). Nutrition - Meat. It's What's For Dinner!
This series of articles has been taking a look at nutrition, and any look at nutrition just wouldn't be complete without examining meat. Long considered the ultimate staple of the American diet (meat and potatoes anyone?), meat is the usually the centerpiece of our meal.

42). My Pyramid To Health And Fitness
Remember the old Food Pyramid that we were all taught in school? You know, the one that told us to eat more 'grains and carbohydrates' than anything else? Last January the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a new symbol and interactive food guidance system called "MyPyramid".

43). We Can Do It (Lose Weight)
Let's face it, from time to time we all become discouraged by our fitness progress. The weight isn't coming off as fast as we expected. We haven't been in to the gym for almost an entire week. We 'caved' and had two donuts at the office this morning. We've all been there!

44). Lose 1.5 Pounds This Month With Zero Effort
Did you know that it's possible to lose 1.5 pounds this month and almost 20 pounds this year with absolutely zero effort? It's true! In this article we're going to reveal a weight loss 'trick' that will help you lose fat and will make a nice addition to your exercise program!

45). Consistency Is The Key
Okay, so we already know that exercise is good for us. We try to work out on a regular basis, reminding ourselves that the payoff is well worth the effort. Still, we all have times when we 'fall off the wagon' and somehow miss those exercise sessions.

46). It's So Easy (To Lose Or Gain Weight)
Gym owners, personal trainers and other industry experts know the real truth about health and fitness: exercise and proper nutrition is the only path to permanent weight loss! Forget all the "get slim quick" schemes out there promising you quick results with zero effort. Reality is the same thing you heard from your doctor: Eat sensibly and exercise regularly.

47). New Year Resolution - Part 3
In recent articles we've been talking about New Year Resolutions. We've already covered how to write them and also long-term vs. short-term goals. In this article we're going to take a look at the exercise in a New Year Resolution.

48). New Year Resolution - Part 5
I resolve...

49). Atkins & Low-Carb - Part 2
In our last article we talked about the low-carb diet, and whether or not we can stick with it for life. In this installment we're still going to talk about carb control, but from a slightly different perspective. Let's take a look at WHO is endorsing which diet plan, and what is their motivation?

50). New Year Resolution - Part 4
We've recently been talking about New Year Resolutions. In other articles we've already covered how to write them, long-term vs. short-term goals and the role of exercise in a resolution. The topic in this article is motivation!

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