Living Right - Losing Weight

Basically, the secret of “burning fat fast” is not as secretive as you might think.
It is actually quite simple and common:
Change your diet for the better, exercise, improve your metabolism.
That’s all fine.
You should find healthy ways to do these things.
But two questions arise:
What do you define as “fast” and what are you willing to do in order to achieve it.
A lot of diets our there pride themselves with the knowledge of burning fat fast.
What you need to know that most of them can’t provide what they promise,
And some of the programs who can are actually quite dangerous.
We all want to find way for burning fat fast, and so diet companies take advantage of this desire and our lack of knowledge.
So here is some solid information about “burning fat fast” programs.
First, things you should avoid:
1. An extreme change of diet:
Changing your diet from one that is rich with calories and simple carbs to any other diet can cause rapid weight loss – but only for the first two weeks or so.
After two weeks your weight will stabilize and perhaps even go back up again.
That is because your metabolic system will shortly work over time until it get used to the new lean diet then it will return to regular functioning.
Moreover, changing your diet to an extreme (usually boring) sort of diet won’t be beneficial for long.
2. An extreme change of exercise:
It’s not possible to go straight from a sedentary state of living to an over-active routine of cardio workouts.
All exercise programs should be supervised by a professional – either a trainer or a doctor.
And any professional will tell you that an exercise program should increase in intensity gradually.
Anything else can be dangerous.
3. Using dieting pills.
The science of dieting and weight loss is advancing rapidly.
Indeed, soon enough we might all be taking prescribed pills to help us burning fat fast.
But we are not there yet.
Be suspicious of dieting aids that are not well researched.
If you are planning on using dieting aids, you should consult your doctor first.

Now that we covered the don’ts, let’s get to what you can and should do:
1. Change you meal program gradually from 2\3 big courses a day to 5\6 small courses:
This will help your metabolic process to break down what you eat to energy,
Which will also make you energetic throughout the day.
Be sure you plan ahead properly, you don’t want to get stuck hungry where only fast food is available.
2. Start a gradual, supervised cardio program, and add some muscle building exercises:
Working out early can help you start the day and boost your metabolism for a short while.
Moreover, building up muscle will actually consume more energy even while resting, so you will burn calories even in your sleep.
It is important to find a way to enjoy your exercise program (do it with a friend, listen to some music, etc…) so you won’t be tempted to quit after two weeks of initial excitement.
3. Be patient, work on changing your mind set and food habits:
Of course you should do whatever you can to keep burning fat fast, as long as it’s healthy,
But what is more important in the long run is to develop awareness and replace your former habits for the better.
A good diet is one that can last.
It should give you balance, not rob you of it.

To sum, “burning fat fast” is a nice slogan, but you should be careful what you do to achieve it.
I hope you found these tips helpful.
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David H. Mason

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Not all people enjoy working out at the gym.
I can easily relate to this feeling.
Gyms are often very crowded, you need to dress up, and you waste a lot of time just to get a proper workout.
Not exactly the time of your life.
The solution to this issue is home fat burning exercises.
Working out at home has plenty of advantages:
- You don’t have any time restrictions like busy hours at the gym or working out after the gym closes.
- You don’t have to get out, get to the gym (not everybody has a gym in a walking distance from their homes).
- You can do it in your underwear.
So why not do it?
The straight forward answer is that people know the will be too lazy to work out in the comfort of their homes.
So there’s a bit of a conflict:
Either you suffer the gym or you slack off at home.
The simple solution to this is plain old self discipline.
If you don’t like working out at the gym, find the will power to do home fat burning workouts.
I suggest you make a routine out of it, don’t wait ‘till you have the time.
Don’t wait for when it will be all comfortable and easy.
And don’t wait ’till the kids are out (or leave off for college).
Set the daily time for a home fat burning workout and do it every day!
It may sound hard, and it might be hard at first, but I promise you:
You will get used to it, and it will be so much easier than going to the gym.
Try to prepare an easy workout environment.
Set up a home “fat burning space” in which you have a workout mat, some weights or a power ball (or whatever you enjoy working out with),
And make sure this space is ready for action whenever you need it.
People are so quick to skip their daily workout session because of little things like having to arrange the room and bring the mat from the storage room.
Don’t fall into this trap, arrange for an always ready workout space.
Also – regard the TV, DVD or stereo as your friends!
To make your home fat burning session enjoyable, set it up in front of the TV, watch a favorite show, put on MTV or VH1, or play a favorite album.
If you have a treadmill it will be a good time to catch up with your tivo while burning some calories.
You can even do it with your family. And you should recruit them to encourage you.
It will supply you all the motivation you need.
So, working out at home has a lot of perks.
But you must be aware and avoid skipping your home fat burning sessions because it’s a lot easier when you’re at home.
I hope you’ll find a way to make your own home fat burning workouts effective and consistent.
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Good luck,

David H. Mason

One thing that I personally feel that defines spirituality is the ability to experience life more than just what is “here and now”.
I’m talking about a feeling of transcendence,
Which under certain circumstances will feel like a rich feeling of amazement.
So what does it has to with your diet program?
It has lots to do with it.

#1 Transcending Everyday Pressures
A diet is a long term goal.
When we think of such goals, we believe that we will invest a lot of time in order to achieve said goals.
But think about this: how long have you invested this last week in achieving your diet goals? In comparison, how many hours have you invested in things that are not as important to you like watching TV,
Shopping for things you don’t necessarily need surfing the net aimlessly,
Or even writing e-mails.
I’m not saying that these things are not important,
I’m just implying that they are not AS important to you,
And yet you invest much of your time doing them.
In order to achieve your goal you need to think how to utilize your time in a way that will reflect your desires better.

#2 Transcending Temptations
Some of the things I’ve just mentioned are temptations.
It’s tempting to relax in front of the TV after a long days’ work.
It’s also tempting to buy a snack when you’re tired,
Or buy fast food when you’re hungry.
These temptations are disrupting your diet.
Every time you find yourself facing this sort of temptation,
Just think about this:
This day is exactly like tomorrow,
These are ALL links in a chain that leads to my goal.
To achieve my goal, I have to rise above current temptations, and do what I know to be right.
You must remember that tomorrow won’t be any easier than today, so you can’t let your guard down and say: “just this once”
Believe me, it’s a good way to start making a difference in your life.

#3 Transcending Your Own Diet
I want to be more accurate something I said earlier: Diet for itself is not a goal.
Not really.
If you think of it, a diet is only a tool to achieve something else.
What do we wish to achieve?
The uttermost goal of dieting is to achieve happiness.
It’s to alleviate my self esteem and confidence,
It’s to alleviate my health,
It’s to alleviate my openness to experiences.
So – if a diet is a tool to achieve happiness, why not start feeling happy right now?
Obviously this is not as easy as it sounds,
But what I’m saying is that you don’t need to lose some extra pounds in order to find peace of mind. You can find it right here. Right now.
Take a moment for yourself. Listen to a favorite album. Call a friend.
Appreciate something beautiful.
Do something for yourself that will make you truly happy.
Go beyond your diet –
Work hard to create happiness in your life.
As we said before - just because you have a road ahead of you, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the view.

Human beings are special, unlike other animal we have a natural ability to transcend ourselves.
We are spiritual animals.
Use this natural ability to change your life for the better.
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David H. Mason

When there are so many diets plans to choose from,
You may be surprised to know that the best one is none of them.
The best one is your own personal diet plan.
If you’ve tried dieting before and been around people who diet like I have,
You should have already noticed the variety of diets and methods out there.
There are enough diet plans to make us believe there must be one diet plan perfect for us.
Well, that may just be true.
But are you willing to go through all of them to find out?
I definitely don’t expect you to.
Since a readymade diet is never really tailored to your specific needs, body or mind set, it will almost certainly be less than a perfect match.
A diet plan that doesn’t fit you can be frustrating. And frustration from your diet is a sure recipe for quitting your diet.
I can however offer you an interesting alternative:
Make your own personal diet plan.
Sounds tough, doesn’t it?
It shouldn’t.
All you need is the right knowledge, and this knowledge is everywhere.
You can read some diet books, have some sessions with a professional dietician or surf the web just like you’re doing now.
Any of the above will get you this knowledge if you are willing to look for it.
But of course, I don’t expect you to be better than the pros, so there are a couple of courses you can take.
The first option is for the more serious folks out there and you don’t have to do it if you feel like it’s too hard.
You can make your own personal diet plan with no assistance at all
Start from the basics – learn about carbs and the effects of different sorts of foods on the body,
Then move to meal plans and exercise plans.
I can assure you, it’s not simple and it takes some time,
But after you’re done, you have a real chance to make a change in your life.
And better than that, you can start helping others.
The bottom line is: achievable but will definitely require some time and lots of knowledge.
If you don’t think you’re up for this challenge,
You don’t have to make your personal diet plan from scratch.
Just take an existing diet plan and tweak it to fit your own needs.
If you have the necessary knowledge, you can easily transform a boring diet to a nice and easy one.
So go ahead, and make your favorite personal diet plan, it will be much easier to keep up with when you can change it to your liking.
The bottom line: totally doable and very effective.
Anywhere between these two options is also a possibility,
For example, you can make the meal plan on your own and tweak an existing exercise program to fit it.
You can start on your own then make the final touches with a certified pro.
The important point is: your own personal diet plan is definitely the best diet plan out there.
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David H. Mason

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There are lots of diet plans out there,
You can try them one by one,
You can choose carefully and find the right one for you.
But what about making your own personal diet plan?
People have two normal reactions to this idea.
One of them is “why make my own when there is so many out there?”
And the other is “I’m not a professional, I can’t do it on my own”
Both reactions are legitimate, but are they accurate?
No. They are not.
Of course, I’m not expecting anyone to do guess work throughout their diet and I’m not expecting anyone to accidentally find a perfect diet.
What I’m saying is: you can do it, if you acquire the correct knowledge.
Let’s start with that knowledge then.
I believe you should gather a lot of knowledge before you start your diet.
Even if you follow a very specific diet plan, you better off understanding it rather than just following it blindly.
This knowledge is the most important thing in your diet,
And it will become handy in many situations during your diet.
So, get this knowledge wherever you can, it is really not that hard.
After the knowledge part, there is still the “why do I need my own personal diet plan?” question.
And the reason is simple:
Everyone is different; the diets that will work for me won’t always work for you.
Of course, the more generic a diet plan is, the more people it will fit to some degree.
But it also means that there is some individual needs that you have which won’t get enough attention.
Of course we only hear about the success stories.
But think of it this way: generic programs are more appealing.
The more people trying this generic diet, the more success stories there are - even if the overall success rate is low.
And also: what if this specific diet is not for you?
So you can go on searching for the one that will work or make a personal diet plan that will fit you.
Now, since you are gathering knowledge anyway, you might as well use it for making your own personal diet plan.
There are many advantages to a personal diet plan.
You can make it easier for you.
Easier is not the equivalent of less effective, like many people may think.
If you know yourself and you have enough of the right knowledge, you can make a personal diet plan that will be easy for you.
It won’t necessarily be easy for anyone, but the point is, it will be easy for you.
You can also plan it to fit your schedule more than any other random diet.
You can avoid anything you dislike in a diet by replacing it with something else.
For example, you can balance the carbohydrates/proteins ratio according to what you like to eat.
The point is, there is no reason not to make your own personal diet plan,
Really, it’s easier than you think.

And as with all journeys – a diet has a beginning, middle and an end.
Every part of the journey ahead of you has its own set of hardships.
In this first part of the eBook I want to detail some of these hardships that I have notices in my own journey as well as others.

The beginning of the journey is always filled with doubt and fear.
Starting a Diet is a serious decision.
A lot of people tend to take this decision lightly only to find themselves making it over and over again when their diet fails.
To start a journey you want to the right tools with you: you need a good understanding of what you’re up against,
You need self awareness to your weaknesses,
And you need the right mind set.
My suggestion to you: take your time and accumulate some knowledge.
Aqcuire some knowledge about dieting in general and about dieting experiences in specific.
Also, Get aquainted with yourself – learn what are your abilities, what kind of healthy food do you tolerate, how fit you are.
Learn about the different diets that are out there and figure out which will be most suitable for you.
All of these will give you some clue to where you are heading.
And most importantly - Make sure you’re beginning the journey for the right reasons.
Are you doing this for yourself? A relunctent traveler is a weary traveler.
What is your inner motivation? Why are you really eager to lose weight? Find your inner motivation and keep it close to your heart. This part of the diet is yours and yours alone.
Good answers to these questions will make less hesitatent to make the first steps.

The middle of is the journey is filled with many pits you might fall into.
First, you will have to face your doubts: Are you losing weight fast enough?
Is the investment of time really worth it?
Second, almost every dieter faces a certain level of exhaustion.
Third, almost every dieter slips from time to time and eats something he or she knows they shouldn’t.
These are all to be expected, and as such, they shouldn’t frighten you.
Be prepared for them with the help of your family and friends standing by to give you support.
Be honest to yourself and them about your hardships.
Allow them to encourage you.
Make sure you take time for yourself and get enough rest.
If you’re on a very unbalanced and unhealthy diet there is always time to change it.
There is always time to learn something new.

Then it finally comes true, the end of your journey.
You step on the scale one morning and see that you’ve lost what you aimed for.
You start to get compliments from your friends and co-workers.
You did it!
Is there something more to learn? I think there is.
There is a saying in Zen-Buddhism that translates to something like: once you think you know everything – then you can be sure you don’t really get it.
The meaning is this: you should always be aware of yourself.
If you stop taking care of yourself, you’ll get back to old habits and find out you need another diet pretty soon.
Also, it means that there is always room for growth.
There is always something that you can do better.
If you’ve lost weight, take care of your health.
If you’re completely healthy, work on becoming a better person.
This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t love yourself or your life.
On the contrary, you should love yourself for working hard you do to better yourself.
This is true even if you haven’t yet lost one pound – not many people are willing to improve there life. Do not underestimate that.

And one last thought for conclusion:
In the “Wonderful Wizard of Oz”, Dorothy and her friends’ goal was to get to the Emerald city to see the Wizard.
When they finally met him they found out that their goal didn’t matter all that much – it was actually the long journey on the yellow brick road that was the most important.
If you put all your effort in life in chasing the next goal – you will never find satisfaction. There will always be another goal to chase.
So what I’m saying to you is this: If the road towards the goal is at least as important as the goal itself, try you best to enjoy the view along the way.
That is a hard lesson to learn, but if you implement it in advance it will make your diet experience much more enjoyable, and because of that – much easier to sustain for a long time.
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Most adult people have jobs and most jobs are stressful or time consuming.
When you have no time, it’s hard to squeeze in a balanced diet.
If you’re looking for the best diet for work you should familiarize yourself with the common problems.
Here are some problems with fitting a good diet for working men and women and good ways to deal with them:
1. There’s only enough time for fast food
When planning a good “diet for work” we must find a way to avoid fast food.
There are several options:
The cheap option is to make your own lunch and bring it with you.
When you cook your own food you get to control every ingredient that gets into your plate.
And also, it cuts down costs which can always be an issue while dieting.
Of course, cooking is time consuming,
And some work environments don’t have norms that support brining your own food.
So the expensive option is to keep eating out but either you find a better place to eat, order a more diet oriented meal (even McDonalds have some).
Just remember to calculate approximately how many calories you consume.
You’ll be surprised how many calories can hide in a regular salad dressing…
2. A Stressful environment
Unfortunately, a lot of work environments are stressful.
Stress, as I’ve stated some times before, is a devastating enemy to your diet.
When stressed, the mind goes to auto-pilot with one goal:
Reduce stress.
How should you reduce stress?
By whatever simple solution is available.
For overweight people, this solution often involves eating “emotional food”.
A diet for work should approach these issues.
There are two solutions and they are both difficult to implement: first, you should always try to improve your work environment (easier said than done obviously),
And second, you should manage your own stress better.
Find productive ways to get rid of it and be aware of its’ effects on your eating habits.
3. Low energy and abundance of snacks and coffee
A long day of working at the office can be exhausting.
What will most people do when they’re exhausted?
Eat a snack or drink a cup of coffee.
When planning the best “diet for work”, we don’t have that privilege.
So what to do?
First, you should see to it that you get enough sleep.
Not only does enough sleep build our energy, it also helps with your metabolic processes and helps manage stress.
Second, you should replace regular snacks with better sources of energy like fruits or even granola bars.
Not only are they healthier, they will not give you a short high and a quick down as most snacks.
Third, it’s better to eat a small lunch that will energize you instead of make you sleepy.
Take care of your energy levels,
Don’t allow yourself to get very tired at any point.
And in regards to coffee, there’s a debate how it affects your diet.
In any way you should try not to drink too much of the stuff and not right before or after a meal.
Dieting is about control of your eating habits.
A “diet for work” contains unique challenges for us to handle.
Get familiarized with these challenges, deal with them or work around them.
Don’t let them get in the way of your diet.

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David H. Mason