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The abdominal muscles are a tricky part of the body; they often suffer from various predicaments that other muscle groups don’t seem to be affected by as easily. Certain conditions that may occur include fat settling in around the abs, little to no use during daily activity, and with women, post pregnancy muscular issues. Unfortunately when it comes to the upper abdominals we only have control over one of the previously mentioned items and that is the amount of activity we can provide our bodies with.

Leading a sedentary lifestyle can be the number one cause of flabby abs. Think about how much television the average person watches day. Some reports say the average household watches about 8 hours of TV a day. Let’s assume there are 4 people in the house so that equates out to 2 hours of TV per person in that house per day. If you were to walk for 30 minutes of those TV minutes a day, average a pace of 3 mph, you’d burn about 180 calories per walking session. Here is the fun part: if you were to change nothing with your diet but walked those 30 minutes a day, you’d start to lose weight at a rate of about 1 lb every 2 weeks (since 3500 calories equals 1 lb, 20 days of 30 minute intervals at 180 calories per interval of steady walking would be 3600 calories). This is not an unreasonable speed or amount of time. This increase in calorie usage will reduce the fat around the upper abdominals and lead to more definition.

Reducing the layer of fat is only one minor aspect to defining the upper abs. Performing upper ab exercises is another way to increase definition and muscle mass. Popular exercise choices to get results are the classic “crunch” as well as “seated leg tucks”. These two exercises present little stress on the rest of the body and do not require an individual to be in any kind of great fitness shape.

The last thing to keep in mind is to not get discouraged if you do not see results immediately. Losing 1 lb every 3 weeks is not a lot and will be very difficult to confirm visually even coupled with a consistent upper ab exercise program. Set a reasonable time frame before getting down on yourself. Shoot for a goal somewhere along the lines of 3-6 months. Also, if you only do one thing and not the other, don’t expect a well-defined abdominal region; it takes both items to achieve results.

The secret ingredient to losing that unwanted fat around your belly is…

Let’s first talk about why you should want to learn the correct way to losing the gut.

I’m sure you’ve tried countless diets and exercise routines in order to lose the belly flab. Some may have worked but none have done their job to keep it off. If they worked as planned, you obviously wouldn’t be reading this. Well let me tell you now…nobody should be stuck to a diet that has you counting calories, fat grams, carbohydrates, weighing your food, or any of the other garbage you’ve been doing on these fad diets. That’s exactly what they are. They are fad diets that come and go. I’ve seen way to many people use these diets continue to struggle with weight issues. The sad part about it is that they are using these diets which are incorporating bland and boring foods into their daily intake causing them to hate the word diet.

Let’s look at the word diet. I like to think of the word diet as “Death Inherent Every Time”. Death is hereditary or deep rooted in dieting. Why? Because when you think about the word diet it causes an alarm to go off in your head telling you misery is about to follow. The reason the misery takes place is because you know that you’re about to have to give up many of your favorite foods in order to stick to the diet.

The downfall to this dieting is that you may lose pounds in the process but you eventually can’t continue to stay on this type of diet. If you can’t enjoy eating your favorite foods from time to time, who can stay on for any length of time.

There is a solution to dieting and that is to STAY AWAY FROM DIETS. Learn how you can eat your favorite foods and still lose weight or burn fat as this should be your main goal anyway. Weight loss shouldn’t be your goal. Fat loss should be your main concern. More on how to burn more fat later. For now you need to understand the concept of proper food combination in your daily consumption.

You can actually combine certain foods together to trigger fat loss. There are also certain foods hyped up as healthy ( many of which you are probably eating everyday) that are actually causing serious fat to be stored in places you are desperately trying to get rid of. Imagine that… you think you are eating foods that are supposed to help lean you out when they are actually causing the opposite to happen. It’s no wonder you feel like there’s no hope for you to ever lose weight or burn fat.

If there is one thing you shouldn’t miss out on, it’s the opportunity to learn the SECRET ingredient behind incorporating the “FAT BURNING” foods in your meals. Without this knowledge you will be stuck in the endless battle fighting the bulge forever. You shouldn’t have to struggle with weight loss. Struggle make you think agonizing or excruciating pain. Given the right knowledge this will actually be the most SIMPLE and FUN weight loss method you’ve ever used. The fat will melt off with ease. Learn it and you’ll never struggle with your weight again. If you choose not to learn what I’m giving you, then good luck on a weight loss struggle of a lifetime.

One of the biggest challenges when you are dating someone and trying to lose weight at the same time is controlling your diet. Dating involves going out a lot, and when you are out, you eat. Besides, you will rarely find couples spending a romantic evening at a dieters’ salad bar. The fun places are pizza parlors, movie theaters, cafes, steak houses, bars and pubs, and restaurants that serve great dessert. None of these will help your weight loss goals. However, before you begin to think that the choice is weight loss or dating, here are some tips that should help you do both together.

Share Your Aspirations

One reason most people abandon their weight loss effort while dating is because they don’t want to come across as someone too picky and choosy about how they have fun and what they eat. You may be afraid that your date will get turned off if you refuse a popcorn and soda at the movies or the opportunity to share a triple sundae after your meal.

However, keep in mind that suppressing your ambition is the worst way to start a relationship. Make trust the foundation of what you are starting and share your weight loss goals with your partner. For all you know, he/she may even encourage and help you to achieve your goals.

Choose Your Date Spots Wisely

You should take advantage of the fact that a lot of restaurants have warmed up to the fact that a large proportion of people want to lose weight. There is no dearth of menus that feature small portion meals, dieter’s choices and calorie counts for their food and beverages. So, choose a place and a meal that you won’t feel guilty about, and choose in advance. It is easy to do with the internet. You wouldn’t want to be fussing at the last minute, with your date looking on!

Portion Control

People who are mildly overweight would be able to drop their excess pounds just by cutting back on their meal portions by 15 to 20%. This is not very hard to do, if you are simply conscious of what you are eating and in what quantities. At restaurants, try to order smaller meals and kids’ portions. With the way serving sizes are these days, most kids’ meals actually contain the right calorie count for an adult.

Keep Yourself Hydrated

This is a very important point on the subject of dating and weight loss. When you are out having fun, the easiest thing to forget is water. Dehydration slows your metabolism, and often your body misinterprets thirst as hunger, and you end up overeating. All this will only hinder your weight loss efforts unnecessarily. So, make sure you keep yourself hydrated. If you don’t want to spend too much money buying water bottles, carry your own.

Snack Before You Go Out

If you munch a healthy snack such as a couple of fruits, a low-calorie fiber-rich energy bar or a handful of nuts such as almonds and walnuts, you will not only improve your nutrient balance and you overall health, but you will also be able to control your hunger pangs. One of the worst things you can do when you are trying to lose weight is entering a restaurant completely famished.

If you practice these eating out tips, it is guaranteed that dating and weight loss will not appear to be such an incompatible combination. Stay focused, have a lot of fun and respect your goals!

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Investigate every ingredient on gluten-free packaged foods and what do you find? Sugar, starch, corn, rice and every other high-carb, high-glycemic-index ingredient you can imagine.

Add to that potato starch and bean flour plus tapioca flour for good measure and that equals weight-gain.

So how do you avoid getting heavy on a gluten-free diet? Either eat a caveman diet, or get creative with delicious soups, main dishes, salads and desserts you love by learning to cook them yourself.

How? You can be creative with nuts and seeds in place of flour for pie crusts, cakes, brownies and bars. You don’t have to deprive yourself of these treats to stay slim. Then experiment with fruit, Stevia and other natural non-nutritive sweeteners that go well with a balance of something sweet like applesauce, or other fruit sauces you can make yourself quite easily. Replace sugar, honey or agave with fruit sauces combined with whole leaf liquid Stevia. Ask your health store about it. It’s the only natural non-nutritive sweetener I can honestly recommend, knowing what I do about processing. Avoid bottled fruit jams and such as they usually have corn syrup, even if hidden in “fruit juice concentrate.” Try frozen organic fruit (so you avoid refined, added sugars) and blend them in the blender, once thawed, to make your own yummy flavors for pancake sauce/syrup.

Yes, you can have pancakes! High-protein, low-carb pancakes consist of nuts and seeds blended with eggs, cottage or ricotta cheese (if you can eat dairy, if not, use some organic canned coconut milk, the thick part), grapeseed oil, a little salt, cinnamon, stevia and vanilla. Toss in a bit of baking soda or powder and voila! You have pancakes or crepes, if you add some water. You’ll know it will work by the texture of your mix.

With some desserts, especially pie crusts, you may want to use about ¼ cup amaranth or quinoa flour for a firmer crust or cake. Don’t trust millet as it may be cross-contaminated with wheat these days. You can also use these flours to thicken soups or sauces and gravies, too.

Be sure to include good oils and fats to increase flavor and satisfaction. We’ve gotten away from eating oils and they are so necessary, and they do not cause weight-gain, starch and sugars do!

Even real butter or ghee (clarified butter), or virgin cold-pressed coconut oil can be very good for you, depending on what your doctor recommends.

To top it all off, add fresh herbs and spices to your diet with gourmet, healthy salt such as pink Himalayan or Celtic sea salt full of minerals. Your body will love the nutrients it’s getting, the natural flavors and textures, and it will stay slim while you feel great!