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Is Intermittent Fasting More Effective for Losing Weight than Dieting? By:  Jane Sandwood Can you go from 8pm until noon the next day without eating? For most of us, that’s no problem. This is one method of intermittent fasting. But, does fasting help with weight loss? And, does it do a better job than traditional diets? We will answer these questions and more below. How Does Intermittent Fasting Work? There is a broad range of methods for intermittent fasting. One of the most popular alternatives is the 5:2 diet. This basically entails eating normally for five days out of the week and “fasting” (taking in 500 to 600 calories per day) for two nonconsecutive days. According to a  research professor of medicine, Dr. Luigi Fontana  at Washington University School of Medicine, this strategy can assist you in losing weight and cutting calories successfully if you can stick with it. He noted that fasting can cut up to a quarter of your overall calorie inta...

The Importance of Taking Care of  Your Nerves at Any Age Many people neglect the health of their nervous systems, especially if they feel perfectly okay. For most individuals, the lack of illness symptoms is the same as being healthy. But, that is far from the truth. Good health includes your emotional, physical and, social well-being, and these are greatly affected by the nervous system. This system is important in ensuring that the functions of the body are carried out normally. For example, it allows blood to flow naturally and also helps in the regulation of blood sugar levels. In addition, the nervous system helps in maintaining the normal breathing pattern. People with conditions such as diabetes, migraines, and asthma have disorders in their nervous systems. The drugs prescribed to patients with such conditions are meant to correct the functioning of the nervous system as a way of bringing about relief. Besides helping with the normal body functi...

Self-Love Revolution Series Sit with me for a sec? I have something I want to talk to you about, because I care… and I think you should hear this. How often do you feel sick? Or that your health is suffering from the late nights, bad food choices, stress and serious lack of self-care in your life? How often do you go to work and say to a co-worker or friend, “I am soooooo tired today” as you reach for the second or third caffeinated drink, or worse, an energy drink? 

 5 Tips to Get  Back on Track with Your Fitness Goals "Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it."  ~Lou Holtz Getting back on track with your fitness and weight loss goals after a festive holiday of overeating with family and friends can be overwhelming. If you tend to eat too much, no worries, you can regroup and shed any extra water weight gained in just a few days. Typically at social gatherings, there are plenty of high-calorie foods and desserts to tempt and tantalize your taste buds. Often self-discipline seems to go out the window the moment you step through the door.

Build Lean, Sexy Arms at Home Build Lean, Sexy Arms at Home Everyone loves to see well-defined arms, it takes commitment and dedication day in and day out to achieve and keep up. And having lean, built arms is empowering and a definite confidence builder.  Over 20 years ago, I too used long for a lean, sexy arms, I was intimidated by weights, after all, I’m a woman and I didn’t want big muscles, so I shied away from weight lifting until I learned that women don’t have enough testosterone naturally to create bulky muscles.  It didn’t take long before I got into weight lifting, and came to love it. My husband and I created a home gym, and I ended up having such outstanding results that I haven’t looked back. Now in my mid 40’s I have leaner arms than I did when I was young or even 10 years ago. I was able to accomplish my fitness dreams in the comfort of my home. 

How to Stay Motivated to Live Fit Embrace Living a LivFit Lifestyle There's nothing more satisfying than achieving your ideal body weight by living a LivFit Lifestyle. Being healthy and fit is not only attractive, but it's incredibly empowering! The only way to achieve a fit physique is to by committing to living a LivFit Lifestyle. Living a healthier way of life doesn't come by merely working out and eating clean now and again, it’s a  lifestyle . It’s about living a healthier way of life to become all that you desire to be.

HOW TO SCULPT SEXY ARMS There's nothing sexier or more impressive than having toned, sculpted arms. It's not only attractive but it's empowering to have strong arms.  You can do so much more when you're stronger and in shape.  The only way to achieve a fit physique is to through commitment to living a fit lifestyle.  Exercising 5 to 6 days a week is critical to accomplish your fitness dreams.  By doing 30 to 45 minutes of cardio each morning, weight lifting and eating a clean diet you can transform your physique.  Anyone can achieve their fitness goals and dreams - including YOU!

Carol Whitaker HOW TO LIVE A FIT LIFESTYLE I've struggled with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for over 20 years which was actually a gift in my life; had I not suffered with severe fatigue I would not have studied health, fitness & nutrition religiously over the past two decades. I still study fitness and nutrition daily, I want to improve all I can each new day.  Over the years I learned to love unconditionally, to embrace eating whole foods, to love exercising and to have a positive mental attitude. Doing so I literally transformed my life and body in remarkable ways.

THE POWER OF FITNESS JOURNALS Logging your fitness success is incredibly motivating to help you stay on track day after day. There are several ways to log your success, the best of which is keeping a diet/fitness journal and taking progress. I kept fitness journals for years, it helps me stay laser focused on my goals and keeps me in the "fitness zone". Taking progress photos is empowering! To see your body transform little by little is highly motivating.  It’s a great way to stay focused on your fitness goals week after week.

   Top 5 Natural Weight Loss Supplements  With swimsuit season around the corner, now is the time to get back in shape and lose the extra weight gained over winter. The quickest way to lose weight is to eat a clean, exercise each weekday for at least 30 to 45 minutes and take natural weight loss supplements.  By adding supplements to your daily nutritional regimen, you will see the scale go down sooner as your body becomes leaner faster. Below are 5 of the best natural weight loss supplements to help you get rid of the stubborn fat around your belly and hips. 

FAT LOSS TIP Living a fit lifestyle doesn't mean you can't enjoy your favorite treats every now and again, it's a part of carb cycling when eating a clean diet. Did you know that your body actually needs a break from eating clean at least once every week or so. As fitness enthusiasts like refer to it as a 'cheat' meal or 'cheating'. Prolonged dieting drops the body's leptin levels. Leptin is a hormone that helps your metabolism burn efficiently, so having in increase in carbohydrates and calories really does do the body good. Having a cheat meal or even a day of eating freely once every week or so will surprise your body which will aid in raising stagnating leptin levels, this metabolic boost will help you to burn more fat. Sundays are my days off from all training and eating a clean diet. It's a day worship and lots of R&R with my family and it's also my free eating day. I eat more carbs than usual on Sundays to restore my gl...

16 BEST SUPERFOODS TO LOSE WEIGHT Superfoods are called super for a reason, they’re full of nutrition, fiber, minerals and vitamins which keeps you going strong and keeps you lean. Foods that are nutritional powerhouses earn their "superfood" title because of their amazing health benefits that keep the body running strong, aids in preventing cancer in addition to super-charging your metabolism.  Superfoods help build muscle, keeps bones strong, improve immune system, aids in eyesight, improve skin tone, hair and nails and prevent chronic diseases. They also aid in living a vibrant more youthful way of life. Not only does do superfoods help you feel better but the wonder foods help you lose weight and maintain a leaner, healthier physique as well. 

How to Get Out of a Funk to Get Motivated Getting in shape takes desire for change, belief in yourself, motivation to get started, and determination to reach your goals, it takes perseverance and a positive mental attitude to achieve success.   I’m often asked how I stay motivated after all these years... I have been a fitness enthusiast for nearly 25 years.  Staying motivated takes fortitude and dedication to working towards my goals every day.  I visualize how I want to be as though I've already achieved it.   I stay optimistic and see the good in everyone & everything that I do.  I love myself unconditionally and give to others daily, this enables me to balance my body, mind & spirit daily, which keeps me on track and in line with that which I desire to accomplish in all areas of my life.

FITNESS MOTIVATIONAL THOUGHT OF THE DAY YOU CAN DO IT!!! Attaining the body of your dreams can, in fact, be a reality. Don't give up before you give yourself a real chance to get started. Losing weight and body transformation takes time, perseverance and fortitude.   Don’t focus on how much you want to “lose”, your subconscious doesn't like deprivation. Instead, focus on feeling “lighter” each new day. Let your body do what it does best and it will begin to burn fat rather than storing it. Take   it a day at a time, a pound a time.   Love the skin you're in. Your body is your greatest gift from above; treat it as though it were your best friend. Love it, care for it and think positively about how miraculous it is and all it does for you each new day.   Today's a new day, a new beginning of you! Relish in the joy of life by exercising and moving more today. Eat foods that God made just for us to live a vibrant, healthy life which are rich in nutrition...

HOW TO LOSE BELLY FAT FAST If weight loss and body sculpting is your main fitness goal, cardiovascular training is essential to accomplish your fitness dreams. During the cold winter months is natural for the body to store belly fat to protect your vital organs. If you're ready to lose that extra padding that's covering your beloved six pack abs then you've come to the right place.  You can lose belly fat faster by doing what I'm about to teach you. Doing cardio first thing in the morning on an empty stomach will burn your fat stores for energy since your glucose in the blood (blood sugar level) is extremely low from fasting during sleeping hours, so your body will turn to its own stored energy to fuel your muscles during tough workouts.    

BEST AMINO ACIDS SUPPLEMENTS  to Sculpt the Body of Your Dreams If you want to transform your physique then you need to feed your body the building blocks it requires to become the hard body you're striving for. One of the most important aspects of living a LivFit Lifestyle is proper nutrition.  You can work ou t each day and have little results if you're not feeding your body what it requires to build and maintain muscles mass. If you're ready to get it the  best shape  of your life then you need to be serious about your diet! Leave all your useless excuses behind, limiting thoughts only gives your power away, who wants that? I sure don't! I f you want to be thin and fit then you have to make living a fit lifestyle a top priority in your life. Amino acids are one the most important aspects of any fitness enthusiasts diet, that's why protein is a must to transform and sculpt you body into a lean, sexy machine. Just as a high end race car require...

TIPS TO GET FIT Af ter the holiday’s it’s easy to lose the motivation to get back to the gym to lose the extra weight gained over the festive holiday season. I’m asked often how I've stayed in shape for over the past 20 years, it’s because I stay motivated. It takes motivation, determination and dedication to working towards your fitness goals every day. Visualize how you want to be as though you've already achieved it. Stay positive and see the good in everyone & everything, love yourself unconditionally and give to others daily to keep me on track and in line with that which I desire. To be successful in achieving your weight loss goals you must set goals to begin with. Having a focused mind set on your goals & dreams will surely l ead you to success! HOW TO BEGIN A FITNESS LIFESTYLE To begin setting goals for fitness or weight loss you have to begin with transforming your thought process & the feelings in your heart ...

10 DIET TIPS TO ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS GUILT FREE Christmas time really is the most wonderful time of year! I love everything about Christmas! The love & focus on Christ, the joy of giving and gathering with family & friends. This time of year can be tricky, however, when it comes to eating healthy & staying on track with a clean eating meal plan. It's crazy how easy it is to forget your healthy diet when comforting foods that tantalize our pallets are placed before us, it's like all willpower went out the window…

  Your Health Journal By Len Saunders – Health, Fitness, Nutrition, And Wellness I was honored to be a guest blogger on  Your Health Journal  you can read my article at the following link below. "10 Tips to Transform Your Physique" http://www.lensaunders.com/wp/?p=7220

HOW TO BURN BROWN FAT  If weight loss is your main fitness goal, cardiovascular training is essential to accomplish your fitness dreams. Doing cardio first thing in the morning on an empty stomach will burn your fat stores for energy since your glucose in the blood (blood sugar level) is extremely low from fasting during sleeping hours, so your body will turn to its own stored energy to fuel your muscles during tough workouts.