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Five Best Weight-Management Tools (Lifehacker)

admin — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:41:09 +0000

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.

Photo by Patrick Swint.

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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10 Simple Ways to Live a Less Stressful Life

admin — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:37:14 +0000

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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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The 10 Machines You Must Avoid

admin — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:04:53 +0000

From BestLife:

Defenders of stationary equipment argue that machines are designed to limit what you can do wrong. But seated machines often put heavier loads on the back and joints than is necessary, and almost always miss the mark when it comes to replicating the movements found in everyday life, according to Ultimate Back Performance and Fitness, by Stuart McGill, PhD, a professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo, in Ontario. For this list of exercises, we consulted McGill; Nicholas DiNubile, MD, author of FrameWork: Your 7-Step Program for Healthy Muscles, Bones, and Joints; and trainer Vern Gambetta, author of Athletic Development: The Art & Science of Functional Sports Conditioning.

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2 Simple Ingredients That Will Boost your Morning Energy

admin — Fri, 02 May 2008 09:56:02 +0000

From Dumb Little Man:

You have probably read that breakfast, as part of your morning routine, is extremely important to losing weight. I am not discrediting the preachers of this sentiment because not only am I one of them, but they are 100% correct. However, this is only a portion of the ritual you should begin. There should also be some form of exercise involved, albeit a jog, weight workout, or something simpler.

Realizing that money is tight and time is tighter, let’s discuss a quick workout that doesn’t cost a penny and can be knocked out in no time. Short and free, this routine will boost your morning energy level exponentially, especially if your current workout only consists of a shower.

Sound good?

Great. Let’s agree that if you are not working out already, you will try this tomorrow morning. Any takers? Is anyone willing to make a small change to their morning in the interest of increased energy, a better mood, and oh, less fat?

Good. Let’s go.

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6 Ideas to Get Big Muscles

admin — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:07:52 +0000

From the Site:

I think Arnold Schwarzenegger really popularized the idea of men having big muscles. It’s sent tons of guys running to gyms to do squats, bench press, dumbbells, and all kinds of slightly masochistic exercises. For those of you who already work out regularly, you know it’s a lot of sweat equity and resistance training, and results don’t come fast. But for those of you who aren’t about to quit pumping iron (and I’m one of them), here are a few tips to help you break plateaus and get ripped.

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10 Reasons to Work Out That Have Nothing to Do With a Sexy Bod

admin — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 05:22:16 +0000

From PickTheBrain:

The greatest challenge in developing a permanent exercise habit is finding motivation that lasts. It’s easy to get to the gym when you’re preparing for that big beach vacation or want to look great for your high school reunion. But what about the rest of the time?

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6 Steps to Lose the Buddha (Belly)

admin — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:32:23 +0000

From the Site:

The belly: it’s the first spot to get paunchy and the last place to look sleek. A tight core is the one thing we all want (possibly even more than another new online community).

Unfortunately, biology couldn’t care less about our six-pack fantasies, for the human body is built to treasure precious calories, and our midsections are especially talented at storing the excess ones. Couple our genetic predisposition to adiposity with the modern lifestyle of excessive calories and stress, and it’s no wonder a trim midsection eludes many of us!

No problem: my six steps will have you rockin’ a toned torso in no time. They worked for me. The best part? No sit-ups required!

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