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Having worked in the health and weight loss industry as a certified personal trainer, nutrition specialist, and health coach, I've had so many clients tell me they love their desserts or a chocolate or sugar fix. Yet, when they want to lose weight they don't want to give them up. So that's why my absolutely delicious chocolate dessert was created. It doesn't contain the bad fats, sugars, additives and chemicals that most desserts do. This is just one of my many healthy desserts that tastes amazing, is packed full of goodness and could help you lose weight - yes, that's right. Plus, it's so simple to make. Read on to find out more. I usually tell my clients that they can have a "day off" per week from their weight loss meal plan. So on that day off, they think by having a sweet treat labelled "low fat", "no fat", "fat free" or "99% fat free" then that's OK. Well the truth is, no it's not OK! Why? ...

This article is about following the right advice. Anyone on the internet can himself an expert. It does not necessarily means that you start listening to that person. Honesty is a major factor to gain the trust. I have seen myself struggling with the extra pounds. I have read hundreds of articles on the internet only to find that it was all poor information. No one tells you the real secret of losing weight. All articles are ditto copy of other articles. There are few websites that will give you real information. No doubt, these websites are the top ones in the industry. I know, I should drink 12 glasses of water and do some exercise. It does not work. You cannot just lose weight by making some diet changes. People do not struggle because they lack the right information. They face difficulties because they do not know where to start. It is like going in the dark without having any goal. Every year thousands of people start a new objective. In the end, very few people achieve the...

Most people who read my articles and e-books know me as a science guy who likes to quote studies and apply research to everyday problems such as weight loss, bodybuilding, and other health/fitness related topics. However, sometimes you have to step back from the science and look at the big picture to help bring people back into focus, so they can see the forest for the trees, so to speak. For most people reading this article, finding an effective diet that works most of the time must seem as complicated as nuclear physics. It's not, but there are a bewildering number of choices for diets out there. High fat or no fat? High carbohydrate or no carbohydrate? Low protein or high protein? To make matters worse, there are a million variations and combinations to the above diet scenarios to add to the confusion. It seems endless and causes many people to throw up their hands in frustration and give up. In this article I will attempt to change all that. There are some general guidel...

For severely overweight individuals that have failed to see results from diet and exercise alone, weight-loss surgery has become the safest and most effective means of achieving significant weight loss. In fact, studies have shown that with diet and exercise alone, nearly 95% of obese patients will gain all the lost weight back within 5 years. On the other hand, long-term success rates for weight-loss surgery - including the LAP-BAND procedure - are remarkably high, allowing patients to maintain a loss of between 50-70% of their excess body weight. Though there are many factors that can impact an individual patient's weight-loss success, weight-loss surgery is simply the most effective long-term weight loss and healthy lifestyle solution for severely obese patients. Studies show that most patients that undergo weight-loss surgery will lose between 50-70% of their excess body weight within the first three years following their procedure. Those that undergo gastric bypass surger...

We left off with my last article of "Discover How a Quick Weight Loss Can Be a Healthy Weight Loss - Phase II".  In review, you learned how to exercise regularly in order to ensure that your healthy weight loss is also a quick weight loss. Now, we are on to Phase III of your healthy weight loss and quick weight loss journey. What is the third and final fitness tuning path that I must pursue after you have adopted a complete and healthy diet and a regular workout routine? What is the last and final path towards your healthy weight loss and quick weight loss? Phase III of your healthy weight loss and quick weight loss journey is your intake of fluids.  Ok, stop the presses! You mean that what I drink actually matters when it comes to a healthy weight loss and quick weight loss? The answer is yes, big time! Everyone knows that you must hydrate yourself in order to survive. In fact, everyone knows that you can die of dehydration sooner than you can die of hunger. So, the flu...

We left off with my last article of "Discover How a Quick Weight Loss Can Be a Healthy Weight Loss - Phase I".  As a recap, you learned how you should adjust your diet to ensure that your healthy weight loss is also a quick weight loss. Now, we are on to Phase II of your healthy weight loss and quick weight loss journey. So, what is the next fitness tuning path that I must pursue after you have adopted a complete and healthy diet? Phase II of your healthy weight loss and quick weight loss journey is exercise.  Now that you have adopted a complete and healthy diet, and your body has all of the vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and proteins that it is supposed to, it is time to put all of that good work to use! Exercise is the next key ingredient to the amazing recipe of your healthy weight loss and quick weight loss. Not only must you exercise, but you must do so intelligently. There is no need for you to try to kill yourself in the beginning. Instead, it is better for yo...

So many people attempt to loose weight everyday and so many fail. Why is it that so many people fail so horribly and quickly when trying to get healthy? There are several reasons why but one of the most important is the lack of motivation to lose the weight. Here are a few tips to help you stay motivated why losing weight. Tip #1: Avoid starving yourself   If your hungry you are going to want to eat, it's as simple as that. If you starve yourself your only setting yourself for a quick failure. If your hungry eat something that is good for you. Vegetables and fruits can make wonderful snacks along with low fat or healthy chips. Don't cut out those things you love such as chocolate, chips or other snacks. Find alternatives that will satisfy your desires while still being better for you. Tip #2: Exercise by doing something fun   Working out doesn't have to be dreadful. There are several things you can do that are fun such as riding a bike with a friend, vol...