From Source: Lifehacker

Weight loss can be a challenging undertaking (even maintaining your weight can be tough when the holidays roll around). Make the most of your efforts with help from one of these five weight-management tools most valued by Lifehacker readers.

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Listropolis’ Take:

We expected this to be a list of the most popular weight-management tools, but in true Lifehacker style, they introduced us to three tools we hadn’t heard of. If you’re looking to lose weight, this list is a must-read. Do yourself a favor and find one of the tools that works for you, and stick with it. Our favorite, Daily Burn, didn’t make the list, but that doesn’t take away from the greatness of the five listed.

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From Source: Men’s Fitness

Listropolis’ Take:

This is something any beer drinker should know. The list is short, sweet, and to the point.

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We’ve all been stuck in situations that we didn’t know how to handle best. Hell, they even made a Twix commercial about it.

Here are 8 situations (guys only) with answers whether you should “Shut Up,” or “Squeal.”

1. A friend is really bad at his job, and it’s obvious he’ll be fired.
Man Code: SQUEAL. A good friend would tell him, “Dude, I’m hearing things. You’d better talk to the boss.” An okay guy deserves a heads-up.

2. When drinking, your buddy turns into a jerk.
Man Code: SHUT UP, at first. The next time he hits his limit, leave. He’ll give you crap after he sobers up, and you can give him crap right back.

3. You’re undercharged $100 for something.
Man Code: SQUEAL. Come on, you’re just asking to be hit by a karma delivery truck.

4. Your buddy is financially irresponsible, in debt, and not saving for retirement.
Man Code: SHUT UP. No man should ever speak to another about how he spends his money. If your bud asks to borrow 10 grand, however, the gloves come off.

5. A coworker’s padding his expenses.
Man Code: SHUT UP. He’s a sleaze, sure. But it’s his sleazy business, and if you turn in clean receipts, some bean counter will eventually compare and catch on. Smile then.

6. In a beer-fueled act of lunacy, you kiss your best friend’s girl.
Man Code: SHUT UP. Except to apologize to her and pray it’s never discussed again.

7. You hook up two friends. She’s into it, but he’s cheating on her.
Man Code: SQUEAL, to him. “She’s my friend, just like you are,” you should say. “If you can’t do right by her, cut her loose.”

8. The guy at the body shop offers to up his estimate for the insurance company and says you can split the difference.
Man Code: SQUEAL. Say, “No, thanks. Let’s play it straight up.” The karma delivery truck hits newly repaired cars, too.

Know any other man codes that belong on this list? Share them in the comments section!

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From zenhabits:

Stress is a major problem for many people — a hectic, stressful job, a chaotic home life, bills to worry about, and bad habits such as unhealthy eating, drinking and smoking can lead to a mountain of stress.

I won’t guarantee that all of these will work for you. They worked for me, but each person is different. Pick and choose the ones that will work best for you, and give them a try. One at a time.

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From ZenHabits:

I have to admit that while I eat pretty healthy at home, my weakness is at social gatherings: family parties, weddings, gatherings with friends, barbecues, eating out at restaurants.

I thought you might find these tips useful. All credit goes to Zen Habits readers on Twitter — thanks guys!

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From King-Mag:

For dudes who split bills on fast-food dates, KING offers a template for sophistication. Relax and take notes.

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From Yahoo Shine:

It’s time for a new slim-down mantra: Eat more to weigh less. No joke! The right foods help you drop pounds by revving your calorie burn and curbing cravings. We consulted top experts for the best picks and asked leading chefs for easy, tasty ways to prepare them. Add these eats to your plate today and you’ll be slimmer and healthier in no time!

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From ZenHabits:

I love reading lists of things to do before you die, but after reading several of these lists, I’ve realized that each list is a very personal thing. It can only apply to the writer of the list, and not to all human beings in general. No such list can do that.

And think about this: if you’re trying to follow a list of things to do before you die … trying to check things off the list, just to say you’ve done it … what’s the point, really? To be able to tell people you’ve done it? To follow the life prescription of some writer?

I won’t try to tell you what to do before you die … but I will suggest some questions to figure out how to live … right now. Each and every day.

Because you never know how much time you have left, and trying to cram a list of things into that unknown time can be futile. Instead, live every day to the fullest. Get the most out of life.

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You want to drop big weight? Forget about it. No, really – that’s the crucial tip. Put the end goal out of the picture and narrow your focus to the day at hand. Bob Harper, a trainer on the NBC TV show The Biggest Loser, says, “Ask yourself, did I get my workout in today? Did I make the right food choices? Then go through it again tomorrow, always with an eye on improving.”

Here are Harper’s top five real-world solutions. Becoming fat is a piece of cake. Slimming down is not.

The muscleheads at the squat rack aren’t judging you. “If they see someone out of shape trying their hardest to change, they’ll do what they can to help you,” says Harper. So ask for a spot, or even some guidance. Just because those guys are ripped doesn’t mean they don’t struggle with diets and exercise plans.

Your neglected body won’t be able to do what it once could. Start slowly and remember that post-exercise soreness means you’re making progress. Use this as motivation to put the past into your present. “You’ll see just how far you’ve let yourself go, but you’ll know what you’re eventually capable of,” Harper says.

with a little help from your friends. “It’s no secret that support groups work,” says Harper. Online sites like Gyminee are huge inspirations for weight loss. Share your story with peers and read how they overcame struggles similar to yours.

Whether you lose weight every week or not, remember that your efforts are improving your overall health – from lowering cholesterol to cutting visceral belly fat. And don’t weigh yourself more than once a week. You’ll just make yourself nuts.

The wagon will leave you behind if you fall off. It’s your job to keep chasing it down.

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It’s pretty clear, us guys get away with a ton of crap. We can sit on a couch, sans t-shirt, drinking a beer, yelling incessantly at a football game, and it’s considered “normal.” We can usually walk up to a tree, drop trough, and urinate without a second notice. But, there are definitely things we as men should avoid. Here 19 things all men should put on their “To-Don’t” list.

#1. Check your BlackBerry in bed.
To a woman, that’s like having a threesome with your boss.

#2. Ask for a kiss.
Her eyes will say yes or no, and nothing kills the mood like asking for a translation.

#3. Wear low-rise jeans.
So what if David Beckham flashes his hash in every other men’s magazine? It’s important to have some sack, not show it.

#4. Mess with another man’s automobile.
I don’t care if he stole your wife, your job, and your dog. It’s blashemy.

#5. Send an angry e-mail.
Have the huevos to pick up the phone or, better yet, meet face-to-face. Fireworks aren’t just for Independence Day.

#6. Dismiss a woman who shows any interest in watching baseball with you.
She wants you bad.

#7. Snoop through her e-mail, closets, or medicine chest.
There’s probably nothing there you need to worry about. But rest assured, you’ll find something you don’t want to see.

#8. Keep a home-run ball hit by the opposing team.
Or one hit by any player on the juice. I don’t care if it’s worth millions. Throw it back or you’re a traitor.

#9. Forget an undershirt.
Go ahead, let ‘em see you sweat. Just don’t let ‘em see sweat creeping out from your underarms like dark, foreboding tunnels to your moistened soul.

#10. Four words: inner-thigh adductor machine.
It might be a tough-to-reach muscle group, but there’s never been a better way to strain your self-esteem.

#11. Talk politics or religion with new friends.
And if you consider sports one of the two, leave that off the table as well.

#12. Talk salary.
The more you make, the easier it is to cheapen your image.

#13. Have that extra drink.
You know, the one that takes you from hilarious to hyena. Always respect your tipping point.

#14. DIY plumbing.
You think it looks easy. Then your house falls down. Water, like Hulk Hogan’s wife, is not to be flirted with.

#15. Leer.
Sure, her buttons are quivering to rein in her pendulous bosoms. Sure, it looks “cold in here.” And sure, each giggle causes her chest to sway suggestively. But “pervert” isn’t a label you can just peel off.

#16. Argue with a cop.
You were caught. Own up. Accept defeat. The only thing you win in that battle is a humid cell and a roommate nicknamed Stabby.

#17. Hang anything – your cellphone, your keys – on your belt.
You’ll never get laid again. True story.

#18. Pluck your brows.
It’s okay to groom. It’s okay to like a woman who grooms. It’s not okay to groom like a woman.

#19. Go tanning.
Forget skin cancer. Being trapped between heating elements is for cheese.

Did I miss a “To-Don’t” that should be added to this list? I’m sure there are more, and if you know any, leave them in the comments!

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