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Losing Weight Doesn’t Have To Be Hard

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:06:16 +0000

A popular weight loss myth is that losing weight is hard. Countless people don’t even try because of the stigma attached to losing weight and dieting. But with a few easy weight loss techniques implemented slowly into your daily routine you can drop those unwanted pounds effortlessly. I’m not talking about countless hours of exercising or completely switching your diet around, but simple changes to the things you are already doing.

For example, just by going easy on the condiments and salad dressings you can cut out a lot of calories. Maybe not at one meal, but over the course of a week you could cut out hundreds of calories .

Merely switching from drinking soda to drinking water or green tea can really add up. The average 20 oz. soda contains 250 calories and if you drink only 1 soda a day that’s 1,750 calories cut out of your diet in 1 week.

Eating more fiber and water dens food at every meal will help you feel fuller longer so you aren’t back in the kitchen a half hour later looking for something to snack on.

Try using smaller plates at dinner time. It might sound silly, but research shows that people are content by eating whatever amount of food is on their plate, no matter how much or how little.

Adding each of these tips to your routine slowly over time you will start to see your weight effortlessly melt away. And don’t stop there. Step back and take a look at your diet and see how you can make some more small little changes to lose weight and feel great.

Excercise Analysis: Triceps

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:59:42 +0000

Everyone wants to have trophy triceps that define and thicken their arm yet triceps can be one of the hardest muscle groups to coax in to growing. Well defined triceps are the perfect complement to big defined biceps. Primarily the seated overhead barbell extension (also known as skull crushers) is a good mass builder for the triceps which will add definition and size. Recommended as part as most routines, also a good alternative to the close gip bench press, after all it’s good to mix things up a little. Now, if you are a beginner then the best step is to start off with 3-4 sets of 10-12 reps, keep the movement as controlled as possible and go slow through the whole movement range, doing this ensures maximum stress on the triceps and stops secondary muscles coming into practice.

Performing the exercise:

Make sure to sit on a flat bench and hold the barbell securely above your head with your arms almost fully extended but keep a little bend in them while they’re extended. Begin to slowly lower your arms down in a controlled movement behind your head whilst keeping your elbows tucked tightly in so all the pressure and weight is on your triceps. Now begin to raise the barbell back up to the extended arm position, it is important to keep your elbows tucked in so that your triceps take the weight.

For best results do this on your chest day and fit it into your routine as one of the last exercises after all the compound movements have been done. Now all that’s left to do is enjoy that hard earned protein shake.