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How to Lose Stomach Fat Quickly – What Hasn’t Been Said Until Now

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How To Lose Stomach Fat Quickly

I want to start off by saying most of the health and fitness industry doesn’t want you to know how to lose stomach fat quickly by using this age old method that doesn’t require anything but your effort, really no money at all. That is why it is not a widely spread topic, if people knew this then it would drop the sales of diet pills or those crash course diets that never work. I know I have tried so many different things that I was about to pull my hair out until someone enlightened me on what a vacuum was.

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I know that sounds funny and you might be asking yourself vacuum? But here is exactly what I am talking about, it is a stomach vacuum exercise and it helps strength the correct muscles around your waist line to improve your belly fat and reduce your overall waist measurement. This is the same exact trick that body-builders do to get that very defined 6 or 8 pack that they have, I don’t know about you but I always wondered how a person that weighs close to 300 lbs maintains a six pack year around. Well, the answer is pretty simple, it is a stomach vacuum exercise and it works.

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Effects Of Whey Protein : Do You Really Need It?

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What Makes Whey Protein Weight Loss Such An Interesting Topic

Whey protein has been considered a product strictly for muscle building and for many reasons it does help in building muscle, but that is just because of the muscle’s ability to use the whey protein to recovery or heal quicker.

The same can be said for using whey protein for weight loss; I say this because taking a whey protein isolate powder such as a Dolce Whey can aid in giving your body the nutrients that it needs so that you do not have weird cravings or over-eat. No one usually thinks of whey protein for weight loss and most of the time we don’t even look at the labels well enough to understand the effects of whey protein.

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What Is The Best Unique Krill Oil Supplement Right Now

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Who Has The Best Krill Oil Supplement – Onnit

Like everyone else that has taken fish oil to obtain their omega vitamins, I had no idea about krill oil and the benefits of it.

The advantages that krill oil brings to the table is unlike fish oil altogether as it has zero fish aftertaste and the quantity that you have to take to obtain a recommended omega vitamin value is a lot lower than fish oil is, therefore it is more cost-effective than fish oil is.

Plus the fact that so many manufacturers are making fish oil that the quality of the oilfish that you are getting these days is not as good as it once was because of companies trying to have the lowest price which causes the quality to diminish.

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Enter krill oil, the new saving grace to obtaining the proper omega vitamins and it is such a good discovery because of the benefits widely outweigh the benefits of fish oil. Regarding the question “Who has the best krill oil supplement?” it is in my opinion and many others that Onnit produces the best krill oil for many reasons. To start out with Onnit always thoroughly tests their supplements to make sure they are giving their customers the very best. The next note I would like to add is that they give you the exact daily value in the gel cap that you take which has a sweet coating on it so it unlike taking standard supplements or vitamins due to it’s taste. It really does taste like a piece of candy in a way, so say goodbye to any chance of a fishy after-taste with Onnit’s Krill Oil supplement.

To start out with Onnit always thoroughly tests their supplements to make sure they are giving their customers the very best. The next note I would like to add is that they give you the exact daily value in the gel cap that you take which has a sweet coating on it so it unlike taking standard supplements or vitamins due to it’s taste. It really does taste like a piece of candy in a way, so say goodbye to any chance of a fishy after-taste with Onnit’s Krill Oil supplement.

It really does taste like a piece of candy in a way, so say goodbye to any chance of a fishy after-taste with Onnit’s Krill Oil supplement.

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Health or Confidence – What Drives you?

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If it doesn’t challenge you then it doesn’t change you.

The old saying stands true if it doesn’t challenge you then it doesn’t change you. In everyone’s life, we hit that point where we want to better ourselves, and we start searching for answers in all kind of strange places, some correct for us and some not so much. I tend to collect the views of all and try them myself if it is with in my belief and then if they are successful, I share them on an article for everyone to know what seems to be working the best and what is not. Everyone has a different body type so in some instances what works for me may not work for you but in generally there are a lot of topics that are one for all topics that other people want you to believe just to make a sale.

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I will say this, on this website where do I make recommendations on what I see work for me and what I see work for other people but is not design as a sales site or what the industry calls a pass-through site. I am 100% honest with what I recommend whether it be for dieting, building muscle, recovery, or just proper nutrition. The focus of this article is to see what drives you to reach your goals if you have anything that does. For most people there are typically 3 different areas that influence us to workout and stay in shape, I have put together a quick summary of these to show how they can be a driving force.

There are three primary reasons people want to exercise and eat healthier.

  • Heath
  • Confidence
  • Perception

Health

We all want good health to have a long lasting enjoyable life but what we don’t understand or have been misinformed about is how our food is prepared. Meaning from the way it is raised to the way that it is grown and handled, in this day and time, we are rushing the way food is raised or grown because of the number of people that that has to be fed. Whether it be hormones, growth enhancers, or just chemical treatments to limit the top 5 bugs or viruses that may attack the foods as they grow.

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Understanding where your food comes from and how it is prepared is probably one of the hardest but most important things that we can to, this is one of the main reason why I started this article and why I care about the truth along with the well being of what we eat and the supplements that we take.

I have put together a list of supplements that I recommend and that I take myself to stay healthy. These supplements help me by giving me the nutrients that my body needs which are either hard to get foods or just not in my budget to be able to eat. Eating the proper foods to obtain your nutrients can be very costly so this is where the supplements come into to play to help drive the cost down but still maintain a great balance to stay healthy. We can’t all have the best food but with today’s easy internet access, we have the ability to get great quality supplements to aid us in proper health and wellness.

Just a few examples of my reviews of these supplements are:

Krill Oil 

Dolce Whey Protein

Hemp Force Protein

DigesTech 

Key Minerals

ShroomTech Sport

Each one of the links above is clickable to take you to one of my reviews of this supplement to give you an idea of what it has to offer and allow you to proper information to know whether any of these supplements will help you reach your health and fitness goals. Using these supplements together is completely safe as everything that I recommend has had several blind case studies done on them.

Now these are just a few examples of great supplements that I give a complete review of so you can understand what the supplement has to offer and why I take them myself.

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Confidence and Perception

For a lot of us, we tend to exercise and get in shape to have confidence and have a good perception of yourselves. We want other not only to be healthy but we want other people to wonder, what is that person doing? It gives us a sense of pride and allows us to hold our head held high. This is not to say that if you are out of shape that you should look down on yourself because truth be told there is a way for everyone to reach whatever your goal is for health and fitness.

The key is first to set a goal and not to make it to far out of the scope that you get discouraged, you want to be able to achieve your goal so that you can set another goal and keep getting further and further until you are where you want to be. Once you have reached your goals then set a plan to maintain your achievements, so you don’t take a step back.

For most of us, having confidence is knowing that we are trying to reach our goals and doing everything that we can to be a better version of ourselves. It is the thought that we aren’t that hurts our confidence.

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Confidence is important in life because the way a person hold themselves says a lot about what and where they can go in life, you don’t have to be in shape to be confident but it sure does help. Whether you are meeting a person for the first time or going for that dream job that you always wanted, having confidence is a critical factor in each of those examples.

If it doesn’t challenge you then it doesn’t change you.

I ask you to please leave a comment with your thoughts about this site and what I can do to help you achieve your goals.

Thanks,

Shane

 

How To Turn Your 3 Week Diet From Zero To Hero

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How To Turn Your 3 week Diet From Zero To Hero

I heard a lot about a 3 Week Diet that will get you some very impressive results, so I did some research on this 3 Week Diet theory. And so far I am currently in week 2 and believe it or not, I have seen a lot of great results which really could not have come at a better time because of the classic over-eating holiday season.

Here is another opinion from someone who has purchased the 3 Week Diet.

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Will-power will only hold back those cravings for so long before you give in and enjoy your holiday meals so I punish you by watching everyone else enjoy their desserts and foods. I am not saying go on a see-food diet and eat everything but there is no reason to starve yourself during the holidays. I tried to hold back myself and it didn’t work but so far so good on the 3 Week Diet that Brian Flatt has put together.

Generally, I would have never tried a quick diet system like the 3 Week Diet but I thought to myself, I am running a health and fitness website and it is my job to research this stuff and give you my opinion so that you know everything that you need to know before you purchase anything.

This 3 Week Diet was created by Brian Flatt

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He is a put all of his knowledge into this product, and it shows, here are some of his personal achievements.

  • certified personal trainer
  • certified sports nutritionist
  • an author
  • speaker
  • creator of the 3 Week Diet

I guess the main reason I wanted to tried this was the claims that it made, and honestly I have never listened to an advertisement until I have read a thorough review on that product, so this was the driving force for me to purchase this problem. This way I can give everyone a good idea about this before they do too much digging around the internet themselves.

I wrote a quick review for you to check out that shouldn’t take up much of your time at all so, please give it a read.

 

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If you don’t have a step by step plan of action for losing weight, if you have a lack of motivation, if you struggle with how to lose weight then click here.

Here is the link to my complete review over the 3 Week Diet.

Click Here to Review

Thanks,

Shane

Those Thanksgiving added pounds – What to do?

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What to do about those added Thanksgiving added pounds? Secrets you didn’t know

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A lot of us try to watch what we eat during the holidays or even go on a diet after the holidays but I have a secret supplement that I use that helps improve digestion and absorb the nutrients from the food that I eat. Truth be known, I didn’t believe that this would work but it is actually a trade secret that has been used for hundreds of years by other cultures to stop sickness and maintain the proper balance of what the body needs to react to what your body truly needs to be healthy.

As it has been said that it has helped out for reducing sickness for hundreds of years, it also has another added benefit that no one would have ever thought of. Which is digestion and obtaining the proper absorption of nutrients from the food that we eat. This helps us cut out those added cravings that we get out of the blue, you know those added cravings that sneak up on you and make us eat when we aren’t even hungry.

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By know you are probably wondering what supplement I am talking about, probably some joke supplement or something that doesn’t work but as a person who uses this supplement regularly I can tell you from my own experience that this works so well that I personally use it all year which has helped me maintain a proper health, weight, and reduced sickness. As a matter of fact, I haven’t been sick in 2 years and that is the truth so something must be working.

As you have heard from my side of things for this supplement, here is another happy person that takes this supplement.

My secret for cutting cravings and becoming healthy.

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If you are interested and would like to know what my secret supplement is then please read my review about this supplement by clicking the link above.

Transforming You Into A Better You – You Owe It To Yourself!

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Do you care about your health? …..If so then you came to the right place.

Everyone wants to either lose weight or maintain what they have so it is important to have an understanding of what is a realistic, this is a key element that will help you achieve your goals. If you set out to lose 10 pounds in one week then the chances are that you will give up from not achieving your goal or you will either not know what to do to maintain that weight loss or goal that you had. Even if you have already reached the point where you want to be then understanding just a few of these tips will help you in some way or another.

No matter where you are today, it is in my belief that we can all be better versions of yourselves if we know how and put forth the effort to do so. Regardless of what we may say to our friends or even just joking around, we all have this burning desire to be the best versions of ourselves and truthfully we al have the ability to do it. Imagine yourself right now as a bicycle but you have the ability to be Ferrari going as fast as you want on the autobahn.

From A Bicycle To A Custom Ferrari On The AutoBahn!

Exercise or Stretch Everyday And How To Put The Fork Down….Exposed

To start out with, it is best to learn a rhythm that best fits you but to always push yourself a little further each time to be able to obtain a better result. If you happen to have weights or a membership to a gym that is great but what I am suggesting is for you to learn your own body first. Meaning, why would you go to a gym or use weights to train when you most likely don’t have the proper form or the proper core muscles to aid you in working out? Be honest with yourself cause that is who you are really going to hurt, we all think that we can do something that we can’t really do. It’s in our nature to have a natural sense of confidence but it is better to have a strong sense of awareness.

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If you have read any of my past articles on this site then you know that I am a fan of knowing your body and the best way to do that is by nature body weight exercises. You don’t need to add any weight to what you already have if you can’t even control that very well. For example, push ups, sit ups, squats, leg lunges, bike riding, pull ups, dips, jumping jacks, running, or even walking will help you learn exactly where you are and give you a good starting point to build a solid foundation.

Stretching is another key component in understanding your body and how it is reacting to whatever exercise that you are doing. If you workout then you should stretch, I recommend that you stretch before you get sore because the chances are that if you are working out at all then you will get sore but stretching will only aid you in not over doing yourself.

Personally I have added stretching for 5 to 10 minutes before each time that I exercise to keep me from getting tense and losing ambition to workout. It is ok to be sore from time to time because that shows that you are making progress but having your body get tense or even start to have muscle spasms can stop you from working out all together. This is the one of the leading factors of while I recommend to add stretching as part of your workout and develop a pattern.

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Now for the million dollar question, how to put the fork down. There have been many different studies done that all lead back to being mindful while you eat drastically reduces the amount of food that you eat resulting in you not over eating. When I say be mindful I mean, if you just do something as simple as setting your fork down after ever bite and chew that bite a little longer then you are more likely to eat 250 to 400 less calories in that sitting.

This may not seem like a lot of calories but think about if you do this at every meal then that starts to add up quickly so even something as taking you time with your meal and not over ordering can make to unwanted weight to shed off like butter.

I would also recommend staying away from eating breads, even whole wheat bread is very high in calories so in a nut shell…..No Breads

Drink more water, drinking more water rather than sodas or fruit juices is better for you all around as it reduces your appetite and doesn’t add any calories to meal.

Not to say I agree with every thing this video has to say but they do bring up a few good points as far being mindful of what you are eating a few other ideas that you could try, they do bring up a few good points that I thought showing this video would aid in giving more ideas about reduced over eating.

Sleep Off The Weight

Sleep can be just as important as stretching or your workout, if you do not get the proper amount of rest then your body can not rebuild itself which is a leading cause of fatigue. Shuteye is an important part of your diet and also when it comes to the way you look, feel, and perform. If you do not get enough sleep then it is more likely that you will be fatigued, being fatigued will make you more likely to over eat and to start to get cravings for foods that really have no added value to your body other than your own enjoyment. I am not saying that you shouldn’t enjoy the food you eat but if you don’t get enough sleep then you are more likely to eat junk food or foods high in sugar.

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It is a proven fact that the proper amount of exercise along with getting the proper nutrition and getting enough rest is how we can achieve whatever goal you have for health and fitness. Being fit is not just about maintaining proper weight but is key to having enjoyment in a lot that we do whether it is spending time with your family and having the energy to do so or just something that you once enjoyed but can’t do anymore because you don’t seem to be as excited for life as you were back in your younger days.

Even if you are not old, we all have that point in life where we were at the top of our game but who says that you can’t get back their or even exceed that?

The 30-30-30 Club

As far as the 30-30-30 club, it really breaks don to you getting the proper amount of protein in each meal or meal supplement such as a shake or snack. It is not only important to get 30 grams of protein but to understand what type of protein you are getting so that your body gets the best nutrients and the best time. Meaning that you don’t want to be eating a slow digestive protein such as casein protein the first thing in the morning, this type of protein is best taken an hour before bed so that your body can have the prolonged nutrient of this protein in a resting period of 6 to 8 hours.

30 grams of protein fro every meal in your day, 30-30-30 on is based upon a 3 course meal per day lifestyle which is common for some but not common for other, the point still applies to all….Protein is important.

The most important thing to know is to obtain the proper amount of protein at the proper time to get the best results. I wrote a great article to help you better understand the different types of protein and the best ones to take to get the best result.

Below is a direct link to that article which if you are serious about your health then is a must read.

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A Must Watch Interactive Video That May Change Your Life!

If you are serious about getting in shape and have a minute to watch a video, not much time at all though. Then click this link to watch an outstanding video that you shouldn’t miss…..Body Transforming Blueprint – A Laid Out Plan Based on Your Needs!

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Thoughts and Feedback

I hope you enjoy the site and please know that I have put this website together to aid everyone in the weight loss, fitness, and over health goals so I ask you to take a look around and if you have any questions or ideas that you would like to know more about then leave me a comment and I will be glad to help and keep in mind that I will be adding topics periodically to give the absolute best support to help people in their journey to coming healthier.

Thanks,

Shane

I lost My Belly Fat And Then Never Re-Found It

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You want to lose weight fast – Get Real Results From The Right Information!

At some point in your life, you have or you will ask yourself “Can I lose weight fast?” you will probably end up searching endlessly for a quick answer just as your help-scale

question states (fast). You will most likely find a lot of information on how to lose weight fast diets which have a lot of false claims and in result what you will find is that no matter how many of these lose weight fast diets that you try that the weight will not stay off. In most cases, the weight comes back more and could also lead the having other health related issues.

If you are serious about weight loss and your health then it is highly important to continue reading this article and take an interest in what this website has to offer as far as helpful topics to aid you in your weigh-loss goals and to be honest about weight loss, it really is a quest to have and maintain the proper health from fitness and to eat properly. The real answer is in the question that you are asking yourself “Can I lose weight fast?”, It is actually unfair to ask yourself this question and very well lead you down the wrong road. You might as well be asking yourself “Can I lose weight fast and re-gain weight fast?”

This website is designed to be here as a tool to help you in every single way that it can, not just by recommendations but if you have questions, need further help, and to understand what is best for you. This is the place for you, unlike any other health and fitness website that is out on the internet today.

A Way to Lose Weight and Keep It Off – There is a Correct Answer

First, you have to set out what your realistic goals are for your weight loss, fitness, and eating habits. That along with good overall health are all things that work together to complete this circle for whatever your goals are. It is best to think of all of these elements as an all in one package deal to get a better mindset of what is important to keep your eyes on the prize. Are your goals just to lose weight and also to maintain that weight off? Or maybe your goal is to just start living a healthier lifestyle and get a better understanding when it comes to foods and supplements.

I know from my own experiences that the original goals that I set for myself were to lose weight but to also understand how to keep that weight off and in my quest what I found was so much more than I had ever expected to find. I learned not only the do’s and the don’ts of weight loss but how to live a healthier lifestyle, regain that lost energy that I once had, lowered health risk, and a better mindset.Diet World

You could have or could be trying such diets as:

  • High protein for weight loss diets
  • Low carb diets
  • Vegan diets
  • Paleo diets
  • Diet pills
  • Pescatarian diet
  • Macrobiotic Diet
  • See food diet (just kidding on this one)

Keep in mind that a diet is as only as good as your understanding and knowledge of that diet along with understanding how your body is reacting to that diet or eating habit. It may be in your best interest to track your progress from the negative points to the positive points, this will give you a quick way to determine what is best for your body and to maintain an overall good quality health.

What diet is the best for you?  – How to Separate the good, the bad , and the false claims.

This is a question that I get asked a lot and is best explained by telling about known issues that people commonly have these days meaning if on-a-diet

you have a sensitivity to any foods or any allergies then some diets that are out there are not a healthy choice for you. Diets also should not be a hard thing to do so you should decide on a diet that which favor the eating habits that you would prefer.

One of the key reasons that I have had so much success is that I have been willing to try different diets or eating habits which gave me the ability to know what are the healthy foods for me to eat and what are foods that I can’t eat or don’t want to eat so supplements are the best route.

Some key nutrients are best to obtain by taking supplements as instead of trying to eat the foods to obtain them, one example of this is proteins. Proteins are a very misunderstood nutrient, not all proteins are equal or have the best-added value for your goals.

Take the list that I gave above, maybe you know about these and maybe you don’t but here is a few reason to try them and a few reasons not to as well. This is a just a few on each but is not limited or even a good indication to get an idea on what is good for you. I just want to show a quick breakdown to give the understanding that most are similar until you really do breakdown each individual diet.

  • High Protein Diets (Pros – low carbs, good for weight loss, low gluten levels.) (Cons – lactose intolerant, allergies, digestions.)
  • Low Carb Diets (Pros – low inflammation, weight loss, low gluten levels.) (Cons – hard lifestyle fit, low energy levels.)
  • Vegan Diets (Pros – low allergies, increased energy, weight loss) (Cons – hard lifestyle fit, hard to get proper protein levels.)
  • Paleo Diets (Pros – easy lifestyle fit, low gluten levels, weight loss) (Cons – allergies, most misunderstood diet – false info)

 

Here is an example of my Paleo diet information:

The Paleo diet is considered by some, one of the healthiest ways you can eat these days due to the nutrition from this diet and the elements that it cuts out of your eating habits. The Paleo diet if you do not cheat while on the diet, works with your body’s natural genetics to help you get lean, strong and full of energy. This diet is primarily based on foods that were eaten by early humans like the caveman era, these eating habits consist of such foods as meats, fish, vegetables, and fruits but restrict dairy, grain products, heavily processed food from your diet. The Paleo diet is basically an eating habit that relies on all natural foods whether they are cooked or not cooked but with zero added sugars, preservatives, or heavy starches.

This information and information on other topics is listed on the site already so take a look and let me know if you have any questions or if you would like to see more information on other topics as I will be adding more health topics but if you have a preference then I will make sure that I put those topics on the top of my list.

 

 

Important Note:

It is very important that any diet that you decide to try that you are happy with what you are eating or else you will most likely be looking for cheat days or having cravings. There is a point in every diet that you might start having cravings, the key is to find out why and to see if the there is a healthy alternative such as a supplement.

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Healthy Body Is a Happy Body – Feeling Your Best Will Make You The Best

Living a healthy lifestyle and reaching your goals no matter what your goals are will only improve your day to day happiness. Having less risk for being overweight, having added stress, feeling fatigued, getting sick, allergy issues, mental focus, etc. Could you imagine not getting sick or even the likes of a cold or fever for a years time? At one point in my life, I couldn’t either but after changing my eating habits, exercising, and not giving into the in your face fast food I have not gotten even the slightest cold or fever in the past 2 years. For me, that is amazing being that I work like crazy and raise two teenage boys.

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With the information that I have put on this website and the continuous information that I will be adding then, it is with all hope that I this website will aid you in maintaining proper health, weight loss, good nutrition, and great overall sense of well-being. If there is anything that you would like to see more of or that is not yet added then I encourage you to leave me a comment and I will add that topic as soon as I can. I do work another full-time job as well so as I get time I will be improving on this website to be one of the best aids for anyone to turn to for help on health, fitness, and weight loss.

What Is Onnit? – Are you Onnit?

Here is a great video that talks about Onnit and one reason why I recommend Onnit products to everyone, I also have been a customer of Onnit for going on 3 years and as you will see they are a company that strives to be the best and give us the ability to be our best.

If you want to know more about Onnit and detail breakdowns of their products along with my personal experiences then check out my products section on the top menu bar. Also I would love to hear your experiences if you decide Onnit is for you, I am 100% sure that you will not only enjoy them but also recommend them to people that you know and if they have any questions or would like to know more about then just visit me here at IncreaseStrengths.com

How to stay on track and will no matter what! – Motivation

If there is one thing in my life that I have learned to help me in anything that I am doing it is motivation. Keeping motivated is somewhat of a trick for some of us but once you find that driving force that makes you want to get out of bed or makes you push through that last rep in a workout or even just to keep a smile on your face to have a positive day then you can achieve anything. Remember that setting goals for yourself is a great way to gain a sense of accomplishment.

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For me, I stay motivated by tracking my progress on anything that I do that is goal related and if I am somewhat falling behind it drives me to refocus myself to get back to where I need to be. When I am staying on track but just don’t feel motivated, I tend to turn to music. Music is a great tool to aid anyone to get into a better mood and regain their focus. Knowing where you are and where you want to be is a driving force to keep you pushing towards that goal that you have set for yourself.

 

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Help other people know that weight loss, fitness, and health are the key elements – Share You Success Stories

Sharing your results whether they are good or bad will only help you and help other people, I encourage you to visit this website often to share your thoughts and see what other people say. There is really is no one way that works for everyone as much as we would like to believe that there is but there are a set of guidelines to start from that will give you a head start on your weight loss, fitness, and health journey.

Sharing what you have learned and also your results will only make you better along with helping anyone who may be experiencing something that you have, I started this website to help but I truly feel that the more we all share our successes then its helps all of us in true weight loss, fitness, and health.

Some companies claim to know it all and for most people that want that quick fix then that company seems like a good place to turn what we learn in time is that as much flashy light, cool distractions, or fad following they do, it always boils down to having a good understanding of eating properly, the proper supplements, proper fitness, and overall health.

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Best Wishes To You In Good Health, Fitness, Or Whatever Your Goals Are.

I hope you enjoy the site and please know that I have put this website together to aid everyone in the weight loss, fitness, and over health goals so I ask you to take a look around and if you have any questions or ideas that you would like to know more about then leave me a comment.

I will be glad to help and keep in mind that I will be adding topics periodically to give the absolute best support to help people in their journey to come healthier.

Thanks,

Shane

Vegan Diet Information – How You Can Benefit From Knowing

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To Vegan Or Not To Vegan – That Is The Question

 

Similar to vegetarians, vegans do not eat meat, fish, or poultry but somewhat different than vegetarians they added in other elements such as not eating any animal by-product meaning dairy, eggs, honey and vegans also do not use anything made from animals such as soaps, cosmetics, wool, or fur. T

his may leave asking yourself why to turn to veganism, well there are many different reasons why people turn to veganism such as health, ethical reasons, or even environmental reasons. One great example of an ethical or environmental reason is the fact chickens are sold as meat when getting too old and not able to lay eggs for human consumption.

Vegans avoid these types of situations because of the conditions related to other products and the production of those products.

Vegan Fork

Many people who are vegans tend to pick this lifestyle to be more humane and a sense of caring for the world around them, knowing that they may only have a small impact but are doing their part in this effort. Even with these types of beliefs, these are not the only reasons people become vegan. Some people turn to being vegan to live a cleaner eating lifestyle and to try to reduce certain allergies, or just to detox their body from the way food is handled these days.

Either way, proper nutrition is key on any diet and being vegan can make it harder to get some nutrients such as protein, while other nutrients on the vegan diet are much cleaner and easier to get. I will discuss a little about a healthy source of protein for vegans or people trying the vegan lifestyle to maintain a better body weight or physical appearance.

Earth Grown Nutrition – Hemp

There are two different kinds of protein isolates produced form hemp, edestin is one of them and albumin is another.

The only plant to produceHemp protein information

edestin protein is the hemp plant which also produces some of the higher essential amino acids. Albumin can easily be found in non-vegan diets such as meats and diary however, this is not part of a vegan diet so it can make it harder to find this water soluble transport protein in the blood.

In vegan diets, it is harder to find a good source of protein which leads to lower levels of blood albumin or in other words blood plasma and can lead to weakness or a constant feeling of fatigue. Consuming a plant-based protein like hemp which has high contents of albumin helps boost your body’s ability to synthesize it, offering a complete health benefit of a complete protein.

There are Omega-3, Omega-6, and Omega- 9 benefits to hemp protein as well. It is actually a great source of the nutrient Omega-3 which provides your body with all the fatty acids that it needs. The hemp plant is known for all kinds of benefits and most of the time people do not think of the plant’s nutrient value from protein to omega-3, too easy digestion.

Also being allergen free it is an all natural way to aid in a vegan lifestyle diet to obtain the proper nutrients. Onnit has a product called Hemp force protein which is really for anyone who just wants to have a better tasting alternative to the traditional protein supplements.

Hemp Plant

Plant Based Protein – Hemp Force Protein Supplement

Completely Vegan

Well it is official, there is a better alternative protein for vegans to easily obtain their daily intake of protein without having to spend an arm and a leg at special restaurants, Hemp force is a more cost effective alternative which is a plant based protein made from real hemp and hemp seed along with almonds, flax seed, and chai seed. A delicious product that doesn’t have to be mixed with milk or any diary products so it can be 100% vegan approved.

What could be better than an earth grown product such as Hemp force to obtain your daily intake of protein or even just for a quick snack between meals? Honestly is tofu the answer? I don’t think so at all, even if you like the taste of some tofu products they still get old if that is your go to item and wouldn’t it be better to have a tasty alternative?

Hemp Force Protein – My Personal Experience

As I am not a vegan myself, I still enjoy the benefits of the vegan way of eating to obtain proper nutrients and also help maintain a properHemp Protein Shake weight. In other articles I have described the time in my life were I stay on a completely Paleo diet.

However through the years of learning nutrition I have discovered exactly what is the best fit for me so as I mix Dolce Whey with Hemp Force protein to obtain a good morning shake to start off my day, it is primarily because I know exactly what my body need to get the best results.

As I have tested the vegan lifestyle before and found that it can be one of the hardest diets to obtain proper nutrients so from my experiences. It is only fair to share my findings and success with you so that you can have better knowledge on what might be the best for you and part of my success is by using Onnit’s Hemp Force protein.

I highly recommend Hemp Force protein to anyone who struggles with obtaining a solid source of nutrients because a plant-based earth grown nutrients add so much value that you truly have to try it for yourself to see the results.

I can ramble on about my results and how other products has helped me all day but until you try Onnit’s Hemp Force protein line then you truly are cheating yourself from a great solution to being healthy and having good fitness. Really, what do you have to lose by trying it? Probably nothing if you were anything like me, Ii used to live in GNC and stores like that hunting for the answers but sadly they are not there.

Hemp Force Products

You can read my complete review on Onnit’s Hemp Force Proteins by clicking below.

Hemp Protein Shake
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Onnit has two different types of Hemp Protein for their users and the products are great. Personally I use several of these and am very pleased with the results so if you asking me for what to get. Try one or more to get a good experience for yourself but please read my review first, there really is no risk at all.

Please let me know your results as I would love to hear your progress so leave me a comment or an email, either would be great.

Thanks,

Shane

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Understanding Cravings – Why You Crave What You Crave

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Understanding Cravings – Why You Crave What You Crave

Most of us have cravings that we give in to from to time however have you ever stopped to think about why you are having cravings? I know that I have for some things but for other things I just right it off and think nothing more about it. Truth be told, you have the complete control what cravings that you get if any just by understanding what your body needs. Most of the time what our body’s crave has nothing to do with what we are craving to eat and really has no added benefit to you what so ever, in fact it can hurt you.

Junk Food

The real truth is that the companies that make junk foods such as candy bars, sodas, or even fast food understand what your cravings are and even add small amounts of what your body truly wants to get you coming back. If you think about this is probably why you have a favorite snack or a strong craving for a childhood food. Just to start off with and not keep this topic to drawn out, I will list a few of these top cravings and things that you can do to better help you in your health and fitness journey.

 

Why do you crave sweets?

So to start out with, let’s say that you start getting a craving for chocolate all of a sudden or maybe you crave it more often that normal. WhatChocolate or Apple

this means is that your body is lacking in magnesium, magnesium can be obtained from a much healthier source such as fruits, raw nuts, or seeds. When I say raw, I mean no additives such as heavy salts or coatings like most convenient stores have. Sadly most things these days that are right in front of our faces are not good for us, those foods may be advertised as being healthy but the next time you get a free minute it may be in your best interest to research that healthy alternative that you saw in the convenient store, it most likely is not what you think it is. Send me a comment or question and I will be glad to help you find a true healthy alternative.

 

Now to the infamous sweets craving, if you are having cravings for sweets in general and not exactly Chicken and Grapes

chocolate then you are lacking chromium which is a nutrient that can be obtained by a lot of normal foods such as broccoli, grapes, cheese, chicken. It could also be from a lack of phosphorus which can be obtained from chicken, meats, fish, eggs, dairy, and nuts. Another leading cause for this cravings is carbon which can be obtained fro eating fruit. Whether the sweets craving is a lack of chromium, phosphorus, or carbon the end results can just about be resolved by eating some of the same foods that are common such as chicken, fruits, or nuts.

 

 

Cravings that women get more often

Well, this might sound funny coming from a man but take it from my wife, this helps. Women get a lot of cravings pre-menstrual, this is from a lack of zinc. Generally speaking, it is best to eat seafood, leafy veggies, or red meat. You can take a zinc supplement, however, be sure that you do not take to much, this is why eating to obtain zinc is best because it is harder to get to much zinc from overeating, you will get a copper aftertaste if you are getting too much.

 

Cravings for Carbohydrates

Craving processed flours such as breads, bagels, crackers, noodles, or chips could be an indicator of insulin resistance, hypoglycemia (bloodBreads and Noodles

sugar fluctuations), chromium deficiency or fatigue. Unlike craving sweets, you will most of the time not even notice this craving. By adding more fiber to your diet can help with your blood sugar control also eating rich fruits, or veggies to obtain the nutrients chromium and magnesium Including more fiber in your diet for better blood sugar control and eating more chromium and magnesium will help overcome cravings like this. Don’t get me wrong carbohydrates are good for you but eating the wrong foods to obtain them is one of the leading reasons why we gain weight so easily and is what makes it harder to lose this weight.

 

 

Conclusion

Not all cravings are easily isolated, this article is meant to give you an idea of some of the more common signs, sometimes we crave food that we like but this still doesn’t mean that those foods are good for you.

As always I would very much appreciate your feedback so leave a comment below about what you are interested in seeing and also keep in mind that I will be adding much more informative post coming soon.

Thanks,

Shane

 

Is the Paleo Diet Dangerous or Actually Healthy? Benefits And Side Effects Exposed.

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The Paleo Diet – High Protein For Weight Loss Diet

The Paleo diet is considered by some, one of the healthiest ways you can eat these days due to the nutrition from this diet and the elements that it cuts out of your eating habits. Eating Paleo if you do not cheat while on the diet, works with your body’s natural genetics to help you get lean, strong and full of energy.

This diet is primarily based on foods that were eaten by early humans like the caveman era, these eating habits consists of such foods as meats, fish, vegetables, and fruits but restricts dairy, grain products, heavily processed food from your diet.

A Paleo is basically a eating habit that relies on all natural foods whether they are cooked or not cooked but with zero added sugars, preservatives, or heavy starches.

In short, no heavily processed foods such as the two charts below show.

 

Paleo Diet

Not Paleo diet

 

Benefits of the Paleo Diet

For most people the Paleo diet delivers very impressive such as weight loss, added strength, Reduced allergy reactions, and higher energy along with a healthier digestive tack but only if the diet is followed correctly and there is no cheating happens like we all tend to do from time to time with any off the shelf diets.

Many people these days are not satisfied with blindly following any recommendations so they need to see a proven method before they even try a diet or commit to a changed way of eating for an extended period of time.

We all tend to want fast results because of the fast paced world we live in however most diets or changes in eating habits take your body several weeks to fully adjust, even start to feel or see any benefits. This is the very reasons that most diets that we try end up failing however the Paleo diet is not really a culture shock diet as most diets can be, these foods are natural and in most cases the food is exactly the same as you eat now just without the grains, sugars, and preservatives.

Benefits of this diet are:

  • Lean Muscle
  • Weight Loss
  • Eating your intake of vitamins and minerals
  • Reduced sugar intake
  • Less allergies
  • Better skin
  • Better digestion
  • Reduced inflammation
  • More Energy

Paleo Food Examples

Paleo Meat and Fish

Paleo Fruits and Veggies

 

My personal experiences with the Paleo diet

As in any diet or eating habit change, it is suggested that you try it for at least 30 days at a minimum if you can. The Paleo diet does have added benefits the longer that it is followed as your body gets more accustom having less man made sugars and preservatives.

For me, back in 2012 it was somewhat of a change because my body was having small cravings from changing my eating habits, this is common for most people so it was no shock to me.

I was used to eat junk food, fast food, and just about anything I wanted as far as little snacks and such so it was somewhat of a culture shock for about 2 weeks for me but then it got easier and easier as time went on. It wasn’t long at all before I started to see real results from just changing my eating habits. I did exercise as well but no where near like I do today so I cannot contribute the benefits that I saw to just exercise, it was definitely swapping to the Paleo diet.

Thanks to the Paleo diet I learned how to eat correctly but still enjoy my food. There is a lot of people who claim to know about the Paleo diet and may be knowledgeable about it however in my experience and research there is only one true expert on Paleo eating habits, the real do’s and don’ts.

His name is Robb Wolf and when I finished reading his book, I learned so much from it that it was truly a game changer for me and I am sure it will be for you as well.

Paleo Wight Gaining Meal

It was in late 2012 when I cleared up a small skin condition that I had for many years, one that the doctors that could not figure it out was causing it so they just put me on antibiotics. After a few months of the Paleo diet the skin irrigation that I had cleared right up.

By changing my eating habits and cutting out man made sugars and heavy grains, I was also able to drop 15lbs of belly fat as well. Listening to what Robb Wolf was saying in his book and his Paleo diet eating habits he talks about, I truly feel 100% better  with the clearing up of my allergies and also dropping 15lbs  along with maintaining that weight loss.

Benefits of Paleo

 

A little about the book that gave me a new life style

To this day I still incorporate what Robb Wolf taught me in that book but I will say that as I matured in my understanding of foods I have slightly adjusted things to better meet other needs that I have but I would have never been able to do so without first learning the Paleo diet eating habits.

The book is called the Paleo Solution – The Original Human Diet

The prices on Amazon are about the best for this book.

  • Hardback Book is $15.61
  • The Kindle version $9.98

Order one for yourself, you will love how you feel.

Robb Wolf with his book
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As Always I would very much appreciate your feedback so leave a comment below about what you are interested in seeing and also keep in mind that I will be adding much more informative post coming soon.

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Shane

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