From Flab To Fit

Fat Loss Troubleshoot Review

Admin — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 18:31:47 +0000

This is my uncensored review of what I really thought about Leigh Peele's The Fat Loss Troubleshooter.

Please keep in mind, this is a review, so if you're looking for The Fat Loss Troubleshooter website, then click here now.

Why am I writing this? When I first came across this ebook, I searched online for REAL reviews, and didn't find any! So I thought I'd save anyone the trouble if they're in the same position I was in. Let's face it: $77 is a lot of money to spend on an ebook, and although I've never had any problem getting a refund, knowing the nuts and bolts before purchasing is a big plus.

Below, I will show you a couple of my "before and after" photos. Keep in mind, that I am nowhere near done losing weight, but I have lost about 15-20 pounds within the last couple of months.

Ok, so upon purchasing this product, I unzipped the file to my desktop. My internet connection is the lowest available "high speed" and it didn't take but a few seconds to download completely.

In the folder, there's 12 pdf files! Here starts my first gripe: These files are arranged alphabetically, not in the order that they should be read. So I was left with a "Where do I start?" feeling. Twelve files is a lot to read when you want to lose weight NOW. I know you know how that feels. I don't want to spend 2 weeks reading through a crapload of pdf files to get to the good stuff! (Mini-gripe over.)

Thank goodness you have me to tell you what order to read them in, huh? :)

PDF #1: The Fat Loss Troubleshooter (152 pages) - This is the guide that's gonna give you more info than you want, but it's the best place to start. Specifically, if you want to skim, I'd suggest paying attention to Chapter 4: Food Counts, Chapter 5: Counting Calories, Chapter 7: Secret of Fat Loss, and Chapter 17: Putting It All Together For Fat Loss. This will give you the overall jist of the info, and you can skim or read the rest at your leisure. One thing that I liked: She stresses that you don't have to exercise to lose body fat! But, if you do, you'll like the end result much better.

PDF #2: The Metabolic Repair Manual (147 pages) - I have to be honest, I didn't read this one. It is recommended for those who have wrecked their metabolism with years of low calorie diets. I don't fall under that category, so I saved brain space by not reading it, ha ha.

PDF #3: OPT Fat Loss (31 pages) - This is your program right here, laid out with exactly how you need to eat and exactly what exercises you need to do (with pictures). This is the pdf that I printed out and have been using religiously for my big transformation. The exercises are really easy, but you will need a set of weights or something comparable (water jugs, food cans, etc.). I use 5, 8, and 10 pound free weights and a chair to do the step ups with.

PDF #4: Meal Plans (33 pages) - This is going to help you tremendously if you've never counted calories and macros before. She gives complete meal plans for a variety of different calorie targets, starting with 1200 calories. It helped me put together some meal plans when I didn't know where to start, but I really wish she would have included more meal variations.

PDF #5: The Maintenance Manual (8 pages) - This, I loved. Her philosphy is, that after you put in the work to lose the pounds, you can be a lot more relaxed while using the tips she gives. She details "starve day" which is creating a large calorie deficit. Basically, you choose a low activity day and eat as few calories as you can get by with and then you can be relatively relaxed the rest of the week. (Me, who loves food, LOVES this concept!)

The rest of the PDF's include an alternate OPT Fat Loss plan for bodybuilders/figure athletes, a water manual, training logs, and a troubleshoot checklist.

Whew, now that I have that out of the way, here's my second gripe: for those who are new to calorie counting, it's going to take a bit of work to create meal plans that are in the correct protein, fat, and carb ratios. It's not impossible, but you'll probably spend quite a bit of time creating your custom menu.

What I did was to take a few days before I started and created a spreadsheet on my computer that calculated my different meal ideas. Sheet 1 listed my recipes, such as chicken salad or turkey breast dinner, sheet 2 lists what I ate daily, and sheet 3 is my formula page that calulates the total calories and what percent of calories are coming from protein, fat, and carbs.

Again, all of this is explained in her reports clearly, but you may want to take a couple of days before you start to get a clear idea of what you want to eat on this plan.

Now here's the part where I show you my photos (sans head!). I started a couple of months ago. And I'm not perfect! I can follow a meal plan really well for a few weeks, and then I kind of fall off the wagon for a week (or two, if I'm being really bad). So, my pictures could be a lot better. But, I'm still really happy with the results.

I was fitting into a tight size 14, and now I'm back into my 12's (jeans size). Since I'm pear shaped, I tend to store a lot of extra fat in my butt and thighs. This means that as I lose weight, my shirt size will go down more quickly than my jeans size, but the bottom half of me should start to catch up here quickly.

I started off at 170 pounds. I'm 5'5" tall, so that's a lot on my frame. I now weigh in at 153. I wish I would have started keeping track of my measurements from the start, but I only started that a couple of weeks ago. I have lost inches consistently!

As I said, I'm not done yet in my weight loss journey, so come back soon to see a more dramatic before and after picture!

Leigh Peele's Fat Loss Troubleshoot can be found by clicking here. Check out the weight loss success stories on her webpage if you need a little motivation!

How To Get A Flat Stomach

Admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:48:37 +0000

Having a sexy six-pack is coveted by men and women alike. When you see someone with a flat stomach, you know they take good care of themselves, and it makes you envious of their hard work.

How can you have the flat stomach you crave? Try to incorporate a few of these tips into your life.

Eat a low carb, low fat, high protein diet to lose the fat that's covering your muscles. Even if you've been doing crunches for weeks, you'll never see your progress without fat loss.

You can't spot train your abs, so follow an all-over body exercise program. Building muscle over your entire body will help you to burn massive amounts of calories at rest.

Try different variations of the basic crunch to target all of your ab muscles. The abdominals aren't just one muscle. Targeting your mid-section from all angles will help you to have a tight core.

If you follow these tips, you'll see results in no time! Imagine walking on the beach, not having to hide your stomach under a baggy shirt…not having fat rolls hanging over the top of your pants…and just feeling self-confident about yourself!

Herbal Weight Loss Supplements

Admin — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:43:16 +0000

If you want to lose weight effortlessly, try “tricking” your body and mind into shedding the pounds for you! There are many herbal weight loss supplements on the market today that make promises to help you lose weight. The herbal supplements that are legitimate work by suppressing your appetite or “tricking” your body into feeling full. That full feeling will help you to eat less, helping you to lose more weight quickly.

Safe herbal weight loss supplements should only be used for short term weight loss. While most of these supplements claim to be made up of natural ingredients, some of them can be dangerous for your health. Always check with your physician before taking anything for weight loss. Also, do not be disappointed if you don't see a fast weight loss; most herbal supplements work best if they are used in conjunction with diet and exercise.

Ephedrine is a popular ingredient in many weight loss pills. It is known for helping to suppress your appetite, but has been harder to come by due to it's side effects. The side effects for ephedrine are dizziness, irregular heartbeat, and also heart attacks.

Kite-o-san is another popular ingredient in weight loss supplements. This supplement is made from shellfish. As it passes through the body, it bonds with fat, not allowing your body to absorb the calories from the fat.

Cascara is a herb that has been approved by the FDA. It is a very strong laxative and very popular in weight loss products.

Herbal weight loss supplements like guar gum and glucomannan have been banned in most countries for gastrointestinal obstructions. They are meant to provide a feeling of fullness, but have been medically dangerous for some people.

Herbal weight loss supplements need to be monitored closely by your doctor. Never use something that has been proven to cause medical problems, and always use supplements in their recommended dosage.

Get Hooked On A Cycling Workout

Admin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 23:38:44 +0000

If you're the type of person who hates working out, you may just need to find a workout that seems more like playtime than work. A cycling workout may be just the fun exercise you're looking for. Bicycling has many healthy benefits and does not require you to be ultra-fit to master the technique.

You may know how hard it is to lose weight by dieting alone. It's nearly impossible. For maximum weight loss results, you need to add in a consistent exercise routine. A cycling workout performed on a daily basis will help you to burn a massive amount of calories. This type of workout will also keep your metabolism raised to burn more calories throughout the day. Cycling at a steady pace of 12 mph can help you to burn around 450 calories per hour.

A cycling workout will help you to lose weight fast and keep it off, but it will also help your heart. You can reduce your risk of heart disease by cycling a consistent 20 miles or more a week.

Cycling is an aerobic form of exercise that works your entire body. After a few weeks, you should begin to see your muscles toning up, especially the muscles in your lower body. Cycling really works your thighs, glutes, and calf muscles, as well as your upper body and core. The energy it takes to keep a steady pace will strengthen your heart and expand your lungs; you may find that you can walk up more flights of steps than before you started.

Bicycling can also help your mental state. Intense exercise causes your body to release mood-boosting endorphins. Endorphins will make you feel happy and content if you're battling depression, stress, or anxiety.

You can start a cycling workout just about anywhere. For safety, follow a few simple guidelines.

Never cycle at dusk or night unless you are wearing reflective clothing.

Always carry a tire repair kit, your cell phone, and plenty of water.

Always wear a bicycle helmet.

A cycling workout can be more fun than a day at the beach if you let yourself enjoy the scenery and the challenge.

The Easiest Weight Loss Ever

Admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 23:32:22 +0000

Let's talk about the easiest weight loss ever. The easiest form of weight loss would require no work, no thought, no "extra" effort…sounds good doesn't it?

Easy weight loss is possible…using the power of your mind. You may not believe it, but your mind is a powerful tool that is responsible for your success or lack of success in life.

You've no doubt heard the saying "what the mind believes can be conceived". It's a true statement. If you believe that you are a thin person, then your subconscious mind will do everything in it's power to make it happen.

So how do you make your subconscious mind work for you? Hypnosis is one option that works wonders, and positive affirmations can make a difference also.

If you can't afford hypnosis sessions, and you keep forgetting to do your positive affirmations, there is a simpler solution. Download a track onto your mp3 player. Not just any track, but one that is laced with subliminal messages.

Subliminal messages work in the same way that hypnosis works. These messages are heard by your subconscious mind, and the more often your mind hears them, the more your mind believes them.

To try the lose weight easy hypnosis program, click here now.

Beat Your Food Addiction

Admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:24:36 +0000

A food addiction is what most overweight people suffer from. It's not so much an obsession as it is an uncontrollable urge to eat all of the time. Sure, people do suffer from emotional triggers to overeat, but some people just purely love food.

The good news is that you can beat your food addiction. But, you really have to want it.

First, you need to have a plan. Planning out your meals and committing to your plan will help you to eat only when you're hungry. When you do this, you will get used to recognizing your hunger pangs, and only eating when you're hungry.

Second, keep trigger foods out of the house. Whether this is chocolate cake, potato chips, or candy, don't buy or keep it in your house until you can trust yourself to only have a serving of it. It's too easy to backslide and find yourself with an empty bag of bbq potato chips!

Third, find a healthy habit for your mouth to indulge in. (Minds out of the gutter please!) I'm talking about water. Make it a habit to continually drink water throughout the day, and you'll find that you don't unneccessarily reach for food when you aren't hungry.

Remember that a food addiction can be a serious condition. Obesity leads to a boatload of health problems. Overcoming your addiction to food will help you to be in control of your life and health again.

How To Eliminate Body Fat

Admin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:21:58 +0000

If you have excess body fat, losing it may be top on your mind most of the time. It's hard to focus on much else when your self-confidence has taken a nose dive because you can't fit into your favorite pair of jeans.

Unfortunately, when most people attempt to lose weight, they try to do it in the most unhealthy ways possible. Starvation, cutting carbs long-term, and other fad diets can leave you more unhealthy than you started out.

The good news is that you can eliminate body fat easily and without starving yourself. The only thing you really need to do is create a small daily calorie deficit to burn off excess body fat.

Let's look at why most of us are overweight: we overeat. We eat when we aren't hungry. We make unhealthy choices when we do eat. We drink too many calories, whether in the form of soda or alchohol.

These things are easily fixed. If you simply listen to your body, and eat only when you're hungry, you can more easily control your calorie intake.

Some simple rules to follow daily:

1. Never drink your calories. Switch to diet soda if you need caffeine, and steer clear of alcohol while you are on a diet.

2. When you eat a meal, take a minute to choose healthier options. It's easy to grab whatever looks good when you're hungry.

3. Eat only until you're satisfied. Never stuff yourself. It takes your body a few minutes to realize you're full, so eat slowly and focus on your meal. It's too easy to overeat when you aren't paying attention to your plate.

Using these simple tips above, you can eliminate body fat easily on a daily basis. Before you know it, you'll be at a healthy weight, no longer obsessing about your body fat.

100 Days of Weight Loss Review

Admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:18:53 +0000

100 Days of Weight Loss: The Secret to Being Successful on Any Diet Plan is a book written by Linda Spangle. It first appeared in bookstores early 2006, but has made an impact worth mentioning.

100 Days of Weight Loss does not focus on any specific diet plan. Rather, it lets you choose the diet plan that fits for you. After you have chosen your diet, you will then commit to it for 100 days.

During your 100 day commitment, you'll read a short excerpt from this book each day. The book is intended to reaffirm your commitment to your health and diet, as well as to motivate you to continue on. Putting a time limit on it, 100 days, helps the user to think of this as an easier challenge than commiting to a healthy lifestyle for life. 100 days is easy; a lifetime is daunting.

While some people may think this approach to weight loss is too time consuming, others see it as a great tool for sticking with their weight loss program. Honestly, if you think that reading a couple of pages a day is too time consuming, then how much time are you really willing to put towards making your health a priority?

The writer's approach to weight loss is to provide you with daily tools to change your ingrained habits of emotional eating. Let's face it, most weight problems are an effect of emotional eating. If that were not true, we'd only eat when we are hungry, and we'd only eat what provided us with the best nutrients.

If you need that extra push to stick with your favorite diet plan, then 100 Days of Weight Loss may be the tool you're looking for. As long as you can provide the commitment to read a couple of pages of it everyday, you can successfully complete your 100 day journey to better health.

Lose 10 Pounds Fast

Admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:14:46 +0000

Deciding to start a weight loss plan is easy, but staying motivated to stick with it is a challenge. If we could only lose 10 pounds fast, we would be more motivated to stick with out weight loss plan in the long run. So how can this be done easily?

Extreme dieting is never a good option for long-term weight loss. First, it's nearly impossible to stick to, and second, it can be dangerous for your health.

Instead, follow a sort-of-extreme plan for a couple of weeks to lose ten pounds quickly, and then revert back to a healthier eating plan.

The first thing you will want to do is plan out your meals for the next two weeks. This works out best if you have nothing going on for the next 14 days and can control what you eat at each meal.

Your meals for the next two weeks will be made up of mostly vegetables and lean protein. Try to limit your carb intake as much as possible, and eat your carbs earlier in the day. An example meal plan might be:

Breakfast: Egg white and veggie omelet with one piece of dry whole wheat bread

Snack: Almonds and apple

Lunch: Large salad with lean turkey breast or chicken. Low calorie dressing.

Snack: Orange

Dinner: Grilled chicken and vegetables

Be as creative as you can with the foods you like while following this two week plan. Also, make sure you are getting enough calories per day to sustain your health and activity.

If you follow this plan and lose 10 pounds fast, you'll be motivated to continue a healthy eating plan of your choice.

The Secret To Being Successful On Any Diet

Admin — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:11:31 +0000

Year after year, new and "improved" diet books come out on the market. They all promise that this diet will work for you; that this diet works, unlike every other diet out there that failed you in the past.

The truth is that any diet will work for you; you just need to find out the secret to being successful on any diet.

The best diet for you is one that you will stick with. If you absolutely hate vegetables, then going on an all raw food diet probably isn't going to last for more than a day. If you can't stand fish, then you wouldn't want to choose a diet that has you eating it at least once a day.

Knowing that you can find a plan that works for you, your lifestyle, and your eating habits is half of the secret to sticking with a diet long-term. It may take a little research on your part, but choosing diets that already include foods you love is a lot easier than trying to be something your not.

The second half of the secret is how you motivate yourself to stay on track. You may be motivated to lose weight for a specific event coming up, or because you want to look good for someone. It doesn't really matter what the motivator is, but you need to have a strong emotional connection to it.

The more emotionally connected to the idea that motivates you, the easier it will be to stick with a diet long-term. Every day you should take the time to really feel that emotion and re-affirm your committment to being healthy.

It's alright if your motivation changes periodically. This is only normal in everyday life. If you were losing weight for a wedding, and now the wedding is over, you will want to change your focus to a new motivation to keep going.

The secret to successful weight loss on any diet is really about controlling your inner struggle. When your inner voice tells you to quit, or eat that bag of potato chips, it's you who controls your actions. Motivation and a healthy eating plan are your tools to help you stay successful in your weight loss battle.