Weight Loss
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Fat-Burner Supplements Won’t Give Long-Term Fat Loss
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I think this is my week to let you know “what not to do” when you’re trying to get fit and burn fat….one reason that you get frustrated with your fat loss results is that your expectations are unrealistic. If you expect fat-burner supplements to give you a lean and toned body, you will always […]
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Focus On: What And How Much You Eat, #2
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Changing lifetime eating habits can be overwhelming! Its hard to change something that you like to do….even if the change is for the better! Some people are able to make major nutritional changes “cold turkey.” Some of us need to take baby steps. More of us fall into the latter category. Here’s a few pointers:
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FOCUS ON: What and How Much You Eat, #1
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Many times, you don’t reach your goals because you lose FOCUS! Over the next few months, I will help you stay FOCUSED on your health and fitness goals. I will do this by staying FOCUSED on particular subjects for 2 weeks, starting with your eating habits.
In America for sure, we are kings and queens […]
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Lose Weight The Right Way!
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The other day, I met a man in the health club who had lost about 80 pounds through calorie restriction dieting. The 80 lost pounds is great but he had a problem—he had lots of loose skin hanging on his body. Why? He did no resistance training! That left him with high body fat and […]
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Are You A Skinny Person With High Body Fat?
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“Skinny-fat?” What is it? It is a danger zone for those who don’t weigh much but have high body fat! I have heard this many times: “I’m skinny so I don’t have much body fat. Maybe, maybe not. If you don’t combine good nutrition with consistent weight training and interval cardio exercise, you probably have […]
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Check Your Fitness Level Once A Month
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Back on July 1, 2008, I wrote:
“Today is the first day of the rest of your health and fitness year! You did do your FITNESS REVIEW yesterday right? Now you’re ready to re-energize your exercise battery and “get back on track” or “challenge yourself even more!”
Well, how did your month go? One way to […]
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Do Personal Trainers Struggle With Fitness Too? Part 1
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The title says it all, so I’ll just jump right into this week’s question!
Client Q: Mark, I have a question? What do you struggle with? I think of you as this fitness god, but let’s know you better…. ya know.
Mark’s Q: Great question! I’m definitely not a fitness god! But I made a commitment to […]
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There Are No Shortcuts To Good Health And A Great Body
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There are no quick fixes for building your lean and toned body! Forget the commercials that say “Lose 15 pounds in 10 days….” You will put that weight back on (and more) because your body composition (less fat, more lean muscle mass) has not changed! And, the weight you lose that quickly is mainly lost […]
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Are You “Shooting In The Dark” With Your Exercise Routine?
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Many times, people are trying to “get into shape” and they just start lifting weights and running. There is no set program to achieve fitness results. Well, this often leads to little or no results and a host of injuries. Look at this client question:
Client Q: Some muscle areas on my body are more developed […]
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Basal Metabolic Rate and How It Relates To Fat Loss
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This question comes up often, so I will discuss it today:
Client Q: What is my basal metabolic rate (BMR) and how does it relate to fat loss and weight loss?
Mark’s A: Your BMR is the amount of daily calories your body needs to maintain itself. Said another way, it is the amount of calories your […]
