Want Results Faster?

Do you ever wish you could see results faster in your quest to lose weight and build a better body? Want to speed up the whole process - or kick-start your fitness efforts? Try these simple ( and effective ) ideas to help you start seeing results sooner.

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1. If your present workouts are getting boring or just plain not gettin er done - you may want to shake things up a bit. Quite a bit! Try a totally new routine. Include some fast paced, heart-pumping cardio earlier in your workout.

2. This one is real hard for many of us. Don't worry - you're not alone. You simply have to change your diet. If you want a better looking physique - you simply must eat the proper foods. a couple eggs in the morning with some spinach and a banana. Make your own smoothy with greek yogurt, some berries and a healthy table-spoon of chia seeds. Cut out all sugar and refined grains.

3. drink more water. And totally eliminate soda. a glass or two of dark red wine every week may not be too bad. Give up beer until you reach your desired weight. ( I know - you can shoot me for even suggesting this one!! )

4. Get at least 7 hours of restful, undisturbed sleep every night. ( New parents have an automatic bye on this one. )

5. Try 5 or 6 days of healthy cardio every week. Not slow walking. ( Unless you don't mind waiting for your results. ) Hey, walking is a great way to de-stress and even burn a few calories. And, if you want to see results sooner - start running or tearing up the streets on your bike!

6. Weight machines are nice. We've all tried them with varying degrees of success. Try adding some simple, time-honored exercises to your daily schedule. Push-ups are an awesome exercise for sculpting stronger abs. Jumping rope and even the good old Jumping Jack are effective ways to shed those unwanted inches.

Remember - sometimes simple habit changes can yield awesome results!

Sounds of Summer and Ideal Slumber

Sounds of Summer just seem to linger in a special place in your memory bank. They often remind us of a pleasant, simpler time. Long days in the summer sun. Nights filled with soft, warm breezes and cool refreshments. Fun galore!

One key to better fitness - is getting plenty of restful sleep. You know how easy it is to get caught up in all the Summer fun. Sleep is vital to your body and mind. Try to get at least 7 hours every night. More if you are in your teens. Give your mind and body the rest it needs and you just may find a new level of energy in your day!

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Celebrate Summer

Have more fun - take a Holiday! Celebrate the end of Summer with your favorite partner in fun! Get out and blow off some steam ( and a few calories while you're at it )! Play a new sport - go for a run along the beach or in the park. Hope your Summer has been filled with fun adventures and plenty of healthy habits.

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Want Less Stress?

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Do you ever feel run-down and totally exhausted? Before you even get home from work or school? Is stress keeping you from enjoying life? Too much stress can have a negative impact on your health. Research also has shown that stress can stifle creativity. Make some time every day to take care of yourself. Enjoy a creative outlet to help reduce stress. Here are a few ideas Schedule time daily to allow yourself to de-stress, and spend a few minutes on relaxation. It is perfectly OK to be selfish with your time. Get up a few minutes early in the morning to enjoy a cup of coffee and some quiet time before everyone else wakes up. Make daily activities more fun — try a new ethnic recipe for dinner, take a long aromatherapy soak instead of a quick shower, or listen to new music or learn a new language while you commute to work. Devote time each week to a hobby you love or to learning a new one you’ve always wanted to try; art classes in particular are stimulating and rewarding. Instead of just sitting at your desk and gobbling down lunch while you keep working, spend your lunch hour doing things you enjoy, like going for a walk, taking an exercise break, or reading a book. Don’t forget to laugh. It’s great for your health! Rent a favorite comedy or stop by your local library and pick one up for free! And you might enjoy the single greatest stress reduction method - exercise! Head out to the gym or plan a fun activity — go for a hike, bike ride, or play a game of golf or tennis. Sneak in some exercise over your lunch hour, or get up earlier and work out before you start your day. You feel more energized throughout your day! Schedule appointments for exercise just like you do other important tasks; commit the plan to paper so you'll be more motivated to stick with it.

Burn More Fat in Less Time

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Want a tighter, slimmer body? Wish you could have more muscle tone and less flab? Try an extra strength-training session every other day to see faster results. Mix in some daily cardio - like brisk walking and you can have the slim and trim body shape you want much sooner!

Put a few of your favorite tunes on and pick up the pace. Pick up the pace early in your workout. A moderate-intensity exercise before settling in to a slower or more moderate pace helps your body burn fat faster. And it can make your workout feel less difficult!

Surfer Girls

Have more fun this Summer - find your very own Little Surfer Girl!

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Summer Fun

Have you ever seen an overweight surfer? Catch a wave!

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or how about a swimmer with a beer-belly?

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Do you want a slimmer, sexier looking body? Two simple habits - though not always easy - will help you get the kind of lean, younger looking shape we all dream of. Start eating healthy foods and get some heart-pumping exercise at least five days a week. Want results even faster? Try adding some workouts with weights or resistance bands.