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How To Burn The Most Calories

By Paul

Activities that require the coordination of your entire body, such as a total body resistance circuit,  jogging, swimming, and the elliptical trainer, burn more calories than stabilized activities, such as a stationary bike. For maximal calorie burning, choose cardiovascular exercises that use your entire... »

How to Keep Your Summer Body All Year Long

By Paul

You looked amazing all summer long.  Everyone was jealous of how you looked in your new bathing suit.  And you liked it that way. Well, summer is now over and you won't be able to show that body off again for another seven months. Sucks, I know. Don't let this be an excuse to gain weight and slack off over the... »

5 Flat Stomach Myths (and 3 Steps to Tight Abs)

By Paul

It's bathing suit season and you want flat abs to flaunt. While I commend your desire to slim down before baring it all, I'm here to warn you of the 5 myths that most people believe. Don't waste your time on these: Myth #1: Take diet pills (a.k.a drugs)to speed results. I know it's so tempting! The ads make compelling claims about... »

Fitness Made Simple

By Paul

Fitness is often presented in way that are complicated and confusing. Nothing could be farther from the truth. I have gone thorugh my passed blog posts and looked for simple ways to improve your health and fitness. So if you want to be (or stay) fit just follow the simple practices below everyday. Throw out your big dinner plates. Using small plates... »

Ahi Steak with Seasoning

By Paul

Ahi tuna is high in protein and low in fat, the perfect combination for building a lean, toned body. Add a side of roasted asparagus for a delicious healthy meal. Servings: 4 Here's what you need: 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon red chili flakes 2 Tablespoons cilantro, minced dash of salt and pepper 4 (6oz) ahi tuna steaks In... »

The Easy Way To Slim Down

By Paul

I bet you would like to be x pounds lighter 12 months from now.  Am I right? How about being up to 3 pants or dress sizes smaller.  Sound good? Just image how you would look 3 sizes smaller? You would probably no longer be afraid to look the the mirror now that it reflects back a whole new, sexier you. Sound like a... »

Can The “Twinkie Diet” Help You To Lose Weight

By Paul

Unless you have been living under a rock, you had to have heard about the supposed "Twinkie Diet". Please don't "taste the cream filling". For those who might have been vacationing under said rock hears the story.  Mark Haub, a nutrition professor from Kansas State University, lost over 25 lbs in less than 3 month on a diet that consisted mainly of... »

Why You Should Cheat…Occasionally

By Paul

As most of you already know last Tuesday was my birthday.  Larry Bird's jersey and I now share the same number. Even though I am not currently trying to lose weight I still eat proper portions of healthy foods 90% of the time. Notice I said 90% of the time. Yes that right, I occasionally eat something that is "bad" for me or... »

Why Cardio Should Be On The Bottom Of Your Fat Loss Strategies List

By Paul

*This post is dedicated to TJ. As most of you already know I am not a fan of  long duration, sustained (i.e. boring) cardio.  I keep telling people time and again that if you really want to get your dream body AND become healthier you want to focus on your diet, resistance train and do interval style cardio.  But some people... »

McLuvhandles’ Tips For Fat Loss

By Paul

Or what I like to call:  "How NOT to Workout if You Want to Lose Fat" Hello everyone it's your good, old, soon to be not as fat friend McLuvhandles here again.  Due to constant badgering from Mr. Train To Sweatt (and his lawyers),  I have "decided" to stop spreading my FGAA rhetoric and hop on the fat loss Train.  Hee Hee. Get... »

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