Rest assured, this isn’t the typical listicle article filled with overdone, regurgitated tips you see splashed on magazines. That’s why you're going to discover 9 fat loss mistakes you don’t realize you’re making. Can you attest to this: trying to lose fat is a miserable process. Embarking on a fat loss journey falls on a scale somewhere between this sucks and screw this my life is miserable …
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The Fat Loss Diet and Workout Program You Tried Completely Failed. This is What You Should Do.
Many have already abandoned their "this time is different, this time I'm going to lose fat" New Year’s resolution. The most likely reason is because the plan they executed was a recycled version of the same ole thing most people do around January 1: go on a strict, all-or-nothing diet coupled with a grueling workout program. This proved to be too impractical, stressful, and even time consuming, …
The Diet That Has No Name (and Why It May be the Best Thing Ever)
“What diet do you follow?” she inquired as I devoured my bowl of delicious, spicy Thai chicken soup. When the waiter asked how spicy I wanted my soup perhaps I shouldn’t have responded, “Ah, yes. Melt my face off, please. Thank you.” As I paused between bites to let the burning heat dissipate that had my eyes watering and nose running, I reflected on the question about my diet. And I realized …
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7 Reasons Why You Should Not do a Sugar Detox
Unnecessary, and even potentially harmful. That's my opinion of sugar detoxes. This isn't a new fad, but it seems to be making a huge comeback. The promised benefits from a sugar detox include losing weight, higher energy, better sense of well-being, and more. Who wouldn't be tempted by that, right? But as we've covered before, you should avoid detoxes and cleanses, and sugar is no …
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The NEW Definition of Fitness (or Just Another Stupid Fitness Article But You Should Read It Anyway)
Fitness is expressed visually. It's something you can see. After all, if you're lean and toned or at a healthy bodyweight then you must be fit, right? Not so fast. When it comes to defining health and fitness, physical appearance is not the most important thing. I believe that your body should ultimately serve you and allow you to live a high quality life. That that sink in for a moment. …
Why You Shouldn’t Have (Fat Loss) Goals
Whaaaaaat? Abandon my fat loss goal? Nia's gone crazy! No. No I have not. At least, not entirely. Goals can be a good thing, but sometimes they may not be the best thing to focus on. This can especially be the case when it comes to specific fat loss goals. If you have a fat loss goal such as reaching a certain body weight or body fat percentage, then I encourage you to abandon those goals for …
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One (Not Weird or Secret) Tip for Fat Loss
I have a confession, and I'm ready to share it with you. Hello. My name is Nia Shanks and I, am a very fast eater. Sometimes I eat so fast it's comparable to a rottweiler scarfing down its dinner. Let that mental image sink in for a moment. (Aren't you glad you're reading this article?) For as long as I can recall I've always eaten quickly, so I made it a goal a couple of years ago to . . …
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Why You Should Abandon Your Initial New Year Resolution (And What to do Instead)
The New Year is quickly approaching. And you know what that means — New Year Resolutions! This is the year to accomplish big things, and it's definitely going to be the year you reach all of your health and physique goals. Yep. You're going to start eating better, dropping body fat, and building a great looking body you'll absolutely love. The truth is, many people approach their health and …