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weight loss

Losing Weight Fast and Easy

January 15, 2010

I have, in the past, talked a bit about the Seven Minute Workout and the Every Other Day Diet, both of which I recommend without reserve. I have seen real muscle gains following the seven minute workout plan, and now, I can attest to the EODD.
And in advance I will say that this is very [...]

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7 Minute workout (2nd post)

July 28, 2009

I have done a few of these 7 minute workouts, and I have to say that I really am feeling it. Yesterday was my upper body workout and at the moment my chest and biceps are especially sore. This means, of course, that I had at least a few micro-tears.
I started with a flat bench [...]

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Final Results for Body For Life 2009 Challenge

April 14, 2009

he twelve week challenge is complete.
The overall story as far as stats go:
Starting 199.5 pounds, Finish 190 pounds
starting waist measurement: 41″, ending 35.5 inches
So I lost 9.5 pounds and also 5.5 inches on my belly. Not too shabby. One thing to consider, and I know this to be true, the more out of shape you [...]

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Update on the Acai Berry Weight Loss Ad

March 26, 2009

I posted last week (March 18) about the acai berry advertising that used iStockphoto.com images that were photoshopped and presented as real weight loss to sell this product.
On Monday, March 23, Good Morning America ran a story about the product (see link below to the video):
http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=7148408
Apparently there’s a huge scam involved.  People are ordering this [...]

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Weight Loss Advertising Deception

March 18, 2009

As a graphic designer, I use stock photos quite frequently.  To my surprise (not really), I uncovered something that I have to say really disturbs me.
We all know that there’s a LOT of hype in advertising.  It’s just what’s “done.”  But when it comes to weight loss, aren’t there enough REAL LIFE success stories out [...]

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fat loss, calories and myths

February 9, 2009

There is a lot of discussion on calories and weight loss, and even more on the trend toward obesity worldwide. Due to the more sedentary nature of work for many people, and the couch potato Gameboy® generation, this trend is only going to get worse unless it is addressed. With on-line careers for both my [...]

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10 Tips to Burn More Calories

February 3, 2009

10 ways to burn more calories every day
Some of these you will read and say, “I’ve heard this before” but you still don’t do them, and others may be a first for you. Either way if you actually put these into practice, I guarantee you will lose weight over time, Or I’ll give you double [...]

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Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan

January 14, 2009

Plan your work and work your plan; we’ve all heard that expression. Or maybe you like “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Either one works for me, and the reason they are around is because they are true.
What do you do if you don’t have a plan (or even a clue)? You [...]

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Pinch Test

December 26, 2008

I have to get a pinch test and see where I am at with my body fat percentage. As a gut feeling (oh, man, that was not an intentional pun, but I can’t remove it once I type it) I think I am around 15% or so. It really is tough to tell and this [...]

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fitness routine & supplement use

December 21, 2008

I did a video on my routine and I wanted to clarify exactly the steps I am taking to reach my goal weight of 180 pounds.
First, I have been going to the gym seven days a week for 23 days now, and am down 10 pounds. Currently I weight 190.5 pounds. In my life I [...]

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