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6 Reasons Why You're Not Losing Weight

wannabevamp:

Tips and tricks articles tend to relay the same information as other articles and sites, wording things differently to try and sound unique. However, I found a few tips which I believe are worth passing along that I have not seen elsewhere recently.

1. Eat real food. Read labels of pre-packaged things you plan on purchasing. If you don’t recognise an ingredient, try to find something more natural or organic.

2. Take the time to relax and de-stress. Your body does not differentiate between types of stress, so breaking up with a significant other recently means the same thing to your brain as being worried about a shortage of game to hunt on the plains. Your body produces a hormone called cortisol which worsens insulin resistance and promotes the storage of fat.

3. Remember that if you are working on strength training while losing weight, the number on your scale might not be as low as you’d hoped. This is because while you may be losing fat, you’re gaining muscle.

4. You might be working your body too hard. If you force yourself to stay above 75% of your maximum heart rate for extended periods of time, you can lapse into what’s known as chronic cardio. This state begins to burn glycogen causing your body to crave more sugar and produce more cortisol.

5. You might not have fully purged your cupboards. If you keep junk in your house, you’re more likely to eat it and that means weight plateaus, or gain. If you feel badly about throwing things away, see if your local shelters or food banks will take the stuff as a donation.

6. Remember that you’re in this for the long haul. Don’t expect results right away and stay consistent to better your chances at reaching your goals.

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Getting Fit: 9 Exercises That Boost Your Metabolism You Can Do at Home

soon2befit:

Here are 9 great exercises you can do right in the comfort of your own home that will burn a tone of calories and maintain good strong muscles and boost your metabolism even when you’re not working out:

1. Bodyweight Squats - Stand with feet shoulder width apart squat down like you’re…

My Weight Loss Blog: Top 9 Weight Loss Foods/Drink

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1. MILK

Want to keep the weight off in the first place? Have a glass of lactose-rich milk. The complex carbs help keep insulin levels low, which stops your body storing fat.

2. SARDINES

Eating fish can keep you away from the biscuit barrel. It makes you more sensitive to…

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Carla's Diet Blog: 15 Quick Tips for People Who Do not Like to Exercise

carlasdieting:

We’ve all HAD Days When We Do not Have The Energy to tie athletic shoes o, let alone bounce around in ‘em. Purpose exercise Cdn Give A daily blast to your mind, body, and soul.

Here are quick tips Fifteen to get you moving:

1. Do not Get Intimidated By The prospect of a daily exercise…