I love searching the web for the latest workout programs that I think I can benefit from.  I also like to pass on the information to all of my friends and colleagues.

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How To Lose Belly Fat For Women

by Mike Roussell PhD(c)

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Do you want to lose belly fat? If so then it is important to know two things.

1. Not all belly fat is created equally.

2. As a woman when you get older you will naturally get more belly fat then a man does (I know, it is unfair).

First let’s look at why belly fat isn’t created equally. There are two types of belly fat – visceral and subcutaneous. Subcutaneous fat is the fat that you can pinch around your waistline. Visceral fat is the fat that is on the inside of your ab muscles surrounding your organs. To get a tight toned six pack you need to really get rid of both but specifically the subcutaneous fat as that is what is ‘masking’ your abs.

Visceral fat is very bad because it is linked to many diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, etc. Visceral fat is also metabolically active, meaning that is doesn’t just sit there (like subcutaneous belly fat) is can actively promote inflammation which scientists think is the driving force for many diseases. Fortunately when you go on a weight loss diet you will lose both visceral and subcutaneous belly fat.

Now back to why women gain more belly fat then men as they get older. As a woman goes through menopause research shows that their body fat tends to get deposited less in their thighs, hips, and arms and more in their stomach area.

As you age and your metabolism slows down, the amount of fat in your body slowly increases. Women experience an even greater fat percentage increase than men do. Then after menopause, your body fat distribution tends to shift — less in your arms, legs and hips, and more in your abdomen. This change in body fat distribution is mainly due to hormonal changes that occur in menopause.

How can you stop this? Preventing storage of body fat in your stomach isn’t as complicated as people make it. In fact you really need to attach stomach fat just like you attack any other type of body fat. You need to use a reduced carb diet, metabolic resistance training, and interval training. This three pronged approach to losing weight is extremely effective in both men and women. It is important to realize that as we get older we move less to increasing activity and stimulating your metabolism to that you burn more calories and burn more fat  is the best approach for women who want to lose belly fat (men too, actually).

About the Author/More Info:

Warp Speed Fat Loss is a complete 28 day diet and training system crafted to help you lose 10,15, or 20lbs of body fat in just 28 day. To start losing weight fast visit WarpSpeedFatLoss.com . Mike Roussell is a nutrition doctoral student at the University of Pennsylvania. Mike’s writings can be found in magazines such as Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, and Testosterone Nation. Mike specializes in fat loss nutrition and diets for busy men and women who need to lose weight fast without it interfering with their lives. Warp Speed Fat Loss is a complete Done-for-You A-Z Fat Loss Blueprint that gives you exactly everything you need to eat to lose weight in record time.

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I know you’re probably sitting there reading this saying to yourself, “You have to be lucky to be successful”.  Really??

The most common phrase that we hear is that “success is a state of mind”.  Some people argue that success is a natural result of proper planning, preparation and focused action,  but there are also many exceptions.  Have you wondered how two people can attempt the same objective in the same way and only one of them succeed?  Is it sheer luck?  Timing?  Tenacity?  More often than not a person’s mind-set will determine if they fail or succeed.

Mind-set refers to your predominant state of mind day to day.  It’s what you think about, focus on, and expect from daily experiences.  Think negative thoughts, expect the worst.  Feel pessimistic about your options and that’s exactly what you’ll draw into your life.  Stay positive.  Expect the best, focus on a successful outcome, most of the time you will achieve it.

3 Reasons Mindset Is Important

1)  A success mind-set boosts your confidence and self-belief.

A lack of belief in yourself usually comes along with a sense of powerlessness and futility, which is the exact opposite of a success mind-set.  Lack of confidence means you see no point in trying to be successful because it won’t happen anyway.  Obviously, this type of mind-set is a recipe for failure in any endeavor.

Having a true success mind-set, on the other hand, means you believe in yourself and your capabilities.  You believe you can succeed at nearly anything you try, and you’re willing to give it your best shot.  Even better, the more you do try, the more confidence and self-belief you build – until you’re virtually unstoppable!

2)  A success mind-set strengthens your determination.

Without a success mind-set, one failure is enough to convince you that pursuing your goals is a waste of time.  Tenacity and determination don’t exist in your world.  If you don’t become a raging success the first time you try, you surmise that it simply wasn’t meant to be.  Unfortunately, few things worth having are obtained so easily!

A success mind-set, however, strengthens your awareness that a failure is not the end of the story – it’s just one more way that didn’t work out the way you planned.  In fact, a true success mind-set makes it obvious that the only true failure occurs when you stop trying.

3)  A success mind-set encourages fruitful actions.

Have you ever found yourself wandering in circles because you didn’t know the best way to approach a specific goal?  Perhaps you had an idea of the best course of action but you felt intimidated by some of the action steps required.  As a result, you may have kept sabotaging your efforts as you searched in vain for an easier or less frightening way to your goal.

With a true success mind-set, you’ll always know the most effective action steps that will lead directly to your goal.  You have the inner confidence and determination to pursue them,  which is a sure recipe for success.

- Go for your dreams.
- Think positive.
- Believe
- Believe you can do better.
- Learn, grow and develop.
- Take chances.
- Give it 110% effort.
- Expect the best in every situation.
- Never fear failure.
- You fall down, get back up.

Stay passionate, Stay creative, Stay motivated.  Patience, persistence, yields success.

Now Go Get what You Want!!!

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I was having a conversation with one of my clients the other day, about the use of meditation.  It’s use can be very beneficial to our mind, body and spirit.  I believe very strongly that we can tap into our inner self, activate and/or engage the brains incredible power.

You see, we all have the ability to make our brain work for us.  Sometimes we allow our brain to play tricks and deceive, even skew our perceptions of what our personal reality should and ought to be.  Below I have listed some helpful healing affirmations that can be used to encourage the subconscious brain to heal from the inside out.

Re word or use as is to help your needs and empower your soul.

You are the pure spirit of your own reality, share and teach others to harness the minds great power.

1.  I am and will always be strong and healthy.
2. My energy and vitality are increasing every day.
3. I am open to the natural flow of wellness now.
4. My inner guidance leads me to the healing modalities that are right for me.
5. My abundant health and wellness are my birthright.
6. I give thanks always for my strength, my health and my vitality.
7. I am and will feel stronger and better now, today and everyday here after.
8. I am and do love taking good care of myself.
9. I will nurture myself and it will be my highest priority.
10. I give thanks for the opportunity to balance my mind, body and spirit.

These affirmations can go a long way and will also help you commit to creating a better well being, a better inner self, a healthier self.

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It breaks my heart to see folks that are not willing to open their hearts to others.  We sometimes don’t know why some people can not allow themselves to love or be loved.   I personally have fought my way through this dilemma.  Most of the time it is because we have been hurt really bad either mentally or physically, and we no longer have that trust in our heart for others.

Several years ago, when I was in my early twenties.  I was proud to be in the relationship I was in, I was happy.  I was enjoying the other persons companionship.  It seems in a blink of an eye all that changed, by a dramatic, but yet subtle circumstance.  I found myself in a position we all think we will never be in.  I too was crushed by emotion.

It was as though my life had been turned up side down.  I felt betrayed, lonely and extremely vulnerable.  There was nothing anyone could do or say to get me out of my funk.

After the dust had settled…  I had to pick myself up and get on with it!  You too can learn to love and love yourself!  Here are 10 of my favorite love affirmations, feel free to use them to claim your love back.

10 Affirmations For Love

1. I will (be) and I am ready for a healthy, loving relationship.
2. All of my relationships are meaningful and fulfilling.
3. When I share my love with others the universe mirrors love back to me.
4. I see everyone I meet as a soul mate.
5. I will trust the universe to know and show the type of partner who is perfect for me.
6. Today fear is no more and I open my heart to true love.
7. I am and always will be grateful for the people in my life.
8. I am and will always be the perfect partner for my perfect partner.
9. I deserve a loving, healthy relationship.
10. I deserve to be loved and will always allow myself to be loved.

These are just afew affirmations that can help.  Take any of them from above, create your perfect affirmation that fits your current situation and objective.  When you’re feeling down, keep them handy to remind yourself that you are worth it!

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an interview by Geovanni Derice with Mike Geary – Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer

I had the pleasure of being interviewed recently by a fitness
professional from NYC, Certified Personal Trainer, Geovanni Derice. The
interview is below and I think you’re going to like it… I reveal some
of the hardest hitting strategies for getting rid of that stubborn
stomach fat to uncover those flat six pack abs that everyone wants.

“GD: Welcome Mike to our
4-ever-Toned Fitness Journal. For those who do not know you, please
tell us a few things about yourself and how you can help our readers
with their fitness and health.

MG: Thanks for having me,
Geo. Well, to go back a little, I have been heavily involved in fitness
and sports for about 17 years now, ever since I was a teenager. Being
involved in sports in high school got me interested in strength
training and conditioning.

At that point, once I started feeling more energetic, getting
stronger, and looking better, I was instantly hooked for life. I’m 33
now and still addicted to the way living a healthy and fit lifestyle
makes me feel energetic, confident, strong, and youthful on a daily
basis.

I decided earlier in my 20’s that I wanted to make the commitment to
help other people experience the excitement of being fit and getting in
the best shape of their lives, especially since we’ve reached an
epidemic of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, depression, etc.
That’s why I became a fitness professional. It just gives me so much
satisfaction to help others, who have struggled for years to get in
good shape, and show them that it can be done, and it can be fun in the
process.

I’ve expanded over the years from just reaching local individuals
with personal training, into being able to help people all over the
globe achieve their fitness goals with the reach of the internet. I
only hope that my passion for fitness inspires people to take action
and improve how they look and feel for life.

GD: Now Mike, there’s so
many things out there as to what works and what does not work… if you
had to pick 3 things that work time and time again to get flat lean
abs, what would they be?

MG: The first and most
important thing to get control of in order to lose your belly fat and
get flat abs is cleaning up your diet. Exercise is important, but your
diet is king when it comes to losing body fat so that you can see your
abs.

There’s so much confusion these days about what a healthy diet that
promotes fat loss really is… after all, we are bombarded by
conflicting messages in the media about what is healthy and what is
not, and you have all of these gimmicky diet books about low carb, low
fat, high protein, vegetarian, fasting, atkins, south beach, liquid
diets, and hundreds more. There’s so much conflicting info, that the
average consumer doesn’t even know where to start when it comes to
eating for fat loss.

The second thing that works time and time again, is to focus on the
intensity of your workouts and focus on working the body as a whole in
order to get the best metabolic response to lose that stubborn stomach
fat.

In order to really get lean, the workouts should have a high
intensity, with short rest periods, working the largest muscle groups
of the body, instead of trying to isolate specific small muscles like
the biceps, triceps, or calves.

For the third thing, let’s talk about actually training the abs
specifically. When it comes to training the abs, if you want real
results, I always recommend forgetting about the crunches and sit ups
for the most part. They are ok for someone that is really
deconditioned, but most people that already have some training under
their belt need a much better stimulus for their abs than crunches.
Crunches are one of the abs exercises that actually provide the least
amount of resistance, and remember that resistance is what develops and
tones the muscles.

I provide a ton of great abs exercises in my book, but one of THE
highest resistance exercises for the abs, is hanging leg raises (but
NOT the way you see most people at the gym doing them). The key to
doing these and actually working the hell out of your abs is to curl
your pelvis up as you raise your legs. Almost nobody ever does this
right. To be honest, the majority of people cannot do this at first,
but I provide some strategies in my book as to how to progress to doing
these correctly.

GD: What are people doing wrong when it comes to developing the coveted “6 pack abs”?

MG: Well Geo, I know this
sounds funny to most people, but the MAIN thing that people are doing
wrong to get those flat 6-pack abs is… are you ready for this?

They spend entirely too much time focusing on training their abs! WAY too much time spent on abs exercises. Sounds crazy, but it’s true.

Remember, having a flat and visible six pack of abs is all about
getting down to a low body fat percentage. In order to do that, your
workouts must focus on stimulating a fat burning hormonal environment
in your body, and increasing your metabolic rate. That just does not
happen when you focus too much time training a small muscle group like
the abs.

Instead, you must use the majority of your time focusing on training
the largest muscle groups of the body like the legs, back, and chest.
That’s what stimulates your metabolism and the fat burning hormones
that will get you truly lean and sporting a flat sixxer!

GD: Which exercises are the top exercises that people need to do if they are to get maximum defintion with their midsection?

MG: When it comes to
developing the abs themselves, I again refer to any kinds of hanging
abs exercises, as well as some good floor abs exercises like lying leg
thrusts (all described and illustrated in my book).

However, maximum definition in the abs and midsection comes from
losing bodyfat, and the most effective exercises featured in my program
for that goal are various forms of swings and snatches (unique dumbbell
or kettlebell
exercises that almost nobody ever does in normal gyms), squats,
deadlifts, lunges, step-ups, clean & presses, mountain climbers,
sprinting, and other full body exercises and calisthenics. If you want
great looking flat abs, focus on those instead of focusing so much on
training the abs directly!

GD: When it comes to diet
Mike, people really have tried millions of ways to get one thing… and
that is fat loss. What recommendations have you used to successfully
help your clients lose body fat and keep it off?

MG: I have included a fully
comprehensive discussion of this topic in my book, which accounts for
almost half of the book, but I’ll try to make some nice simple
generalizations to get people started on the right path immediately.
The most important thing is that your diet is as natural and
unprocessed as possible. It almost always comes back to the
overprocessing of food that makes it unhealthy, and makes it totally
wreck your metabolism and hormone balance in your body.

For example, why eat refined grains, when you can eat whole grains
(even better are sprouted grains, as I usually recommend limiting grain
foods overall for best results).

Why eat refined sugar, when you can get natural sources of sugar
from a high nutrient whole food like fruit. Why eat highly processed,
refined, and hydrogenated vegetable oils (these are THE worst thing in
the modern diet), when you can eat natural sources of healthy fats like
nuts, avocados, fish, eggs, coconut milk, organically raised meat, and
so forth.

The point is to not fall for some gimmick like extremely low carbs
(although I do believe in a fairly reduced carb intake as that is a big
problem for most people), low fat, super high protein, or any other
combination that has you focusing on one macronutrient vs. another.

Your body needs all macronutrients to thrive and obtain a variety of
vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc. Trying to cut an entire food
group out just works against what your body needs. I get into much more
detail on this vitally important topic towards losing body fat
(especially that stubborn stomach fat) for life in my book.

GD: Thank you very much Mike for sharing with us all of this great information.

Well,
I hope you enjoyed this interview and plucked several nuggets of info
to get you motivated and started on showing off your flat abs shortly.
If you don’t already own a copy, be sure to pick up a copy of my Truth about Six Pack Abs book and discover the entire system I’ve developed for ridding yourself of that extra ab fat for good!

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I believe so strongly that anyone can obtain massive potential and create an abundance of self worth, confidence and belief with intense positive thinking.  When we shift our thoughts and emotions to a more positive place we feel and become more confident, happy, secure, abundant, and anything else we’re trying to accomplish.

The mind is in awesome instrument and yet we let it control us.  You have the control and power to change!!  We all must have this belief in order to have any peace of mind.  Our projection and direction of energy, negative or positive shapes our path in life.

Below I have listed 10 of my favorite self confidence and self belief affirmations.  I hope they can help encourage, motivate and inspire us all to live the lives we all deserve.

YOU ARE WORTH IT AND YOU DESERVE IT! ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS BELIEVE IT!!

1. I will not Fear the word Fear it is only a feeling; it cannot hold me back.
2. I can and will master anything if I do it enough times.
3. I am willing to fail today and any day in order to succeed.
4. I Do and always believe that I have the strength to make all my dreams come true.
5. I will always relax, and have fun with this no matter what the outcome may be.
6. I will always be proud of myself for even daring to try; many people won’t even do that!
7. I will put my full trust in my inner guidance today and everyday here after.
8. I will grow in strength with every forward step I take.
9. Today and Everyday I will release my hesitation to make room for victory!
10. I can and will create a solid plan and a belief in myself, and know there’s nothing I can’t do.

Again, today is a new day.  Rejoice in your accomplishments and share the dream of being a dreamer.  Life is beautiful and so are you!

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The media has definitely blown these two subjects out of proportion (Body Image And Healthy Weight).  Now you can fight back with your own positive agenda and discard all their negative propaganda.

You Are A Beautiful Person Inside And Out!!!  Don’t let anyone tell you different.

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Affirmations are awesome tools that can help you overcome fear, increase your confidence, create, develop an abundance mind-set and more.  Many people aren’t sure exactly how to write effective affirmations.  Do they always have to be in present tense, or contain “negative” words like can’t, won’t, not, and so on?

Creating a life with inner clarity can open your eyes and reveal things about yourself.  It also helps provide a since of direction, purpose.  I find these 10 inner clarity affirmations to be helpful in my busy lifestyle.    I hope these affirmations can help you have a peaceful and positive outlook.

1.  Today and everyday here after I will awaken to my higher wisdom.
2.  I will listen to that inner voice and let it guide me in every moment.
3. I am and will be centered, calm and clear.
4. I always know the right actions to achieve my goals.
5. I know where I’m going, getting there is a cinch!
6. Today and everyday I am completely tuned in to my inner wisdom.
7. Harmony is and will always be a sign that I am balanced from within.
8. I am thankful for you showing me the way to my dreams.
9. I will and always trust my feelings and insights.
10. I am and always will be detached and open to divine guidance.

Remember to follow your passion and dreams will become your reality!

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My business partner and I were having a conversation about our own personal experiences with coaches during our athletic years.  During the conversation we agreed that having a connection with your coach is sometimes the difference between a successful team and a mediocre team.

Understanding we all get older and have greater responsibilities beyond just coaching, there is something to be said for the attention span of an athlete when they are told to do specific things during training and other instances beyond training.

 A coach, trainer or adviser to an athlete has to be careful of what they ask of their potential athletes.   Now we’re not saying that a coach has to be in Olympic level shape, but they should be taking care of their selves just like athletes are expected to do.

Most coaches get caught up in their sport and forget that today’s youth is very impressionable. They’re more likely to adhere to a coach who takes care of him/her-self than one who is not.

I’m sure you’ve heard someone say “Wait ‘till you get my age”  “when you have kids you’ll let yourself go”, or my favorite “I just don’t have the time.”  Do they sound like good messages to relay to our upcoming leaders and coaches?

Absolutely not!

Coaches should be able to show good form and/or perform a little of what they are implementing
into their teams workouts or programs.  We always say “If we can’t do it properly why should we ask someone else to do it.”

So if you’re one of those coaches who don’t practice even a little of what you preach, get
started on your next workout program.  I guarantee you’ll motivate your kids to put forth an even greater effort when they see yours.

This is just a little food for thought or wake up call.

Athletes are products of their coaches, just like we are products of our parents. So take care of yourself if you’re coaching and be careful of what you ask of your athletes, especially if you’re out of shape.

If you would like Angelo “The Inspiration Hunter” To assist you and your team in getting off on the right mental foot, or  maybe you would just like him to give one of his inspiring workouts and talks.  Contact #203.921.5888 or Office# 203.352.7515

To get a head start download his FREE 15 page e-book. Communication, Mental Preparation for Sport and Life.

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