By on Jan 6, 2010 | In Online Dieting Tools, diet discussions | No Comments »
Move over Twitter…Phitter is here. Phitter, Kirstie Alley’s gift, is a social marketing microblogging tool that allows people to join and tell the world, in 140 characters or less, what’s on their mind. The site, filled with ‘Ph’ spellings like, “Phit, Phat, Phollowers, Phuck (ahem)” encourages people to share their fitness journey. Like Twitter, you can have followers (phollowers), share URLs, include your avatar, and participate in a public timeline.
Those who strive for fitness or weight loss goals can definitely benefit from partnering with others on the journey. Sharing ideas, being held accountable, and having a team to laugh and cry with can make the journey SO much easier and met milestones all the sweeter.
Kirstie on Phitter
me: PhitDana
By on Oct 18, 2009 | In Helpful Weight Loss Articles | No Comments »
Do you think you might need a personal trainer to help you lose weight? Read today’s guest post by Andrew Cavanaugh:
Losing Weight Is a Battle Best Not Fought Alone – Here’s Why by Andrew Cavanaugh
Extra weight can creep up on us simply through the rigors of everyday life. Work, school, and stress can add pounds to a person. When people think of losing weight, they think of unending exercising and difficult training. This is a misconception though. To lose weight, it takes knowledge and sometimes having a professional trainer with you can teach you the proper ways to become slimmer and healthier. While the alternatives like diet pills and fads might provide a short-term solution, learning how to keep the weight off can help you in the long run. Seek a professional personal trainer who has the knowledge to help you become a healthier you.
Diet pills do not work because they are based on chemicals and not nutrients. Your body needs to be fueled in order to work at its best. This often leads to better functionality and having weight simply fall of off your body. Diet pills infuse your body with chemicals that attack fats or extra weight. This can be a shock to your body that can throw its functions out of sync. “Harmless” chemicals may prove effective for a moment, and then later on, the public finds out that the chemical actually damages cells. By the time someone realizes, it is too late. They already have that chemical in their body. Instead of a pill, seek a professional for advice in losing weight.
Fad diets are the worst thing for your body and self-confidence. Though a diet may be supported by a high-profile celebrity or athlete, we need to realize that these people have professions that require them to look marvelous. Their diets are not the only thing contributing to their good looks. Athletes continuously train, which helps keep their bodies in shape. Celebrities have personal trainers that help them stay in shape. Losing weight through a fad diet leads nowhere because fad diets are changing every day, week or month. Instead, follow athletes and celebrities by seeking out a professional trainer who can help you drop those pounds.
A certified personal trainer can offer you three important elements of losing weight. A trainer can give you knowledge on how to lose weight. Knowing what exercises work and which do not for you can help you slim down. They also know what foods have what benefits and can help you eat great foods without skimping on taste. They offer guidance and discipline in case you lose your way. A helpful hand is always welcome. Lastly, a trainer understands you. They can help you make changes to your lifestyle that can lead to losing those pounds. Seek out a professional personal trainer today at http://www.dropping-the-weight.com
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By on Oct 18, 2009 | In Helpful Weight Loss Articles, diet discussions | No Comments »
Coffee sure does make you feel rev’d up, doesn’t it. But does coffee actually help you lose weight?
We know that tea can enhance your metabolism, for sure. Green tea, wulong tea, and white tea can do a lot for revving up your metabolism. We also know that caffeine can help with metabolism as well. Coffee can suppress your appetite and it also helps the colon contract so this can help you be more regular (which can lower belly bloat and a few pounds of built up fecal matter). But, coffee alone won’t help you lose weight. Keep the following in mind:
-Coffee drinkers shouldn’t skip breakfast. It’s important to your metabolism that you eat first thing in the morning.
-Coffee with cream and sugar increases the caloric intake and could cancel out any metabolism boosting benefits.
-Too much caffeine isn’t healthy. Be cautious about caffeine intake and limit to a few cups of caffeinated beverages (coffee, tea, soda pop) a day.
Coffee can have benefits for mental clarity, energy, and some even swear by the health benefits of a coffee enema. In terms of weight loss, it’s not going to do it for you alone but could be a helpful part of your efforts.
