I recently came across an interesting post from Web Articles titled: How to Start Your Fat Loss Journey which asks the questions, “What is weight loss?”

This is a great question to think about. Weight loss seems to be what what everyone wants. They think that if they weigh less or just lose 20-30 pounds from a diet it means they are healthy, slim and trim. But to be completely honest, healthy weight loss is so much more than than just the numbers on the scale.

I completely agree with this statement from the article, “Weight reflects much more than body fat (i.e. it can be bone, muscle or organ weight) and some diets make you lose muscles instead of body fat”. Yes, “We must define that weight loss is about fat loss first.” But also, it’s not just about fat loss. I believe it is also about muscle gain. A lot of people become consumed with weight “scale” loss and they engage in diets and pills that do more harm than good. I think muscle is important because the more muscle you have the more calories you burn and in returm you lose the unwanted fat.

I also agree that, “Weight loss (fat loss) is a life changing process by changing your habits.” You just need to ask yourself what is really important. What do you really want out of life? STOP eating those same old foods and START eating the right/healthy foods. STOP sitting down wishing your body was different and START going to the gym and exercising and weight training. The article puts is straight and to the point, “Do you have the desire for fat loss or change”? The desire for change can’t be taught, it has to be completely yours. You will not succeed if you don’t have the desire or the motivation to change.

I believe that desire can take you anywhere. Once you have decided to take that first step to lose fat, I think it is important to start off with a Goal; something to reach for. But not just any goal, a small practical goal, one that you know you can reach. And once you accomplish this goal, you are well on your way to the success you’ve been dreaming of. Because one small goal brings you to another stepping stone and another and that’s when you know you can do anything when you have the desire!

In conclusion, weight loss is important, but I think where the weight is coming from is most important part. I agree that you should try to find “…a fast fat loss program, … implement the program, and get the results -lose the weight – the fat.” Work on cardio and muscle tone to burn the fat! And above all else, a healthy lifestyle can help prevent life threatening diseases.

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Garlic and Olive Oil
Using three small teeth or two large chopped garlic, directly on plate, serve the food directly on plate and then put 1 tablespoon of olive oil, over everything and as with much appetite. In two months lost weight, 13 lb. and decreases my medicine for hypothyroidism. Do not use the drugs more hypertension, because they are no longer required. I am very happy with the results. I am also the story of others who have benefited from the use of garlic and olive oil, one of them and a friend who was with his heart tired and bloodshed in sight and blind left eye. After 10 months of continuous use of garlic and olive oil, 1 clove base to 40 pounds of weight had an amazing improvement in his clinical picture. When he was with the cardiologist the heart strong, perfect vision, arterial aorta rectified, the whole area Pulmonary and Airway normal. Uric acid, glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, thc thyroid, all fees lowered considerably. Oleic pure olive => and anti-inflammatory and healing. Low cholesterol in triglicerides when it prevents other fats and refined sugar. Use at least ninety days to see the effects. Dosage 1 to 2 tablespoons of soup a day. Garlic => 1 clove garlic purple every 40 lbs. weight per day. It can be taken as a pill swallowed whole if small or cut if larger. Facilitates the circulation in arteries and arterioles, improving the functioning of all orgaos. Antibiotic against virus and bacteria. Clears the airways. Removal of the flu and colds and even warts. And 30 days of continuous use normalizes pressure and less severe cases of diabetes
Try this experiment with persistence and observe the effects on your body, most important never leave any medication without medical advice.

If you’re anything like me, it is hard to get in a good workout during the day, so here is an example of a weight training speed workout. If you do it quick, you will be getting some much needed Cardio as well! Try doing this full body workout 3 times a week and cardio on the other days. On the weight training days, alternate back and forth between muscle groups. It will be a good one!

-MONDAY-
Barbell Chest Press: 10 Reps for 3 Sets
Assisted Pull Ups: 10 Reps for 3 Sets.
Military (Barbell or Dumbbell) Shoulder Press: 10 Reps for 3 Sets
Barbell Squat: 10 Reps for 3 Sets
Seated Calf Raise: 10 Reps for 3 Sets
Dumbbell Bicep Curls: 10 Reps for 3 Sets
Straight Leg Tricep Bench Dips: 10 Reps for 3 Sets
Back Extensions: 10 Reps for 3 Sets
Swiss/Stability Ball Ab Crunches: 10 Reps for 3 Sets

-WEDNESDAY-
Assited Dips Machine: 10 Reps for 3 sets
Cable Rows: 10 Reps for 3 Sets
Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Presses: 10 Reps for 3 Sets
Barbell or Dumbbell Deadlifts: 10 Reps for 3 Sets
Smith Machine Standing Calf Raises: 10 Reps for 3 Sets
Dumbbell Hammer Curls: 10 Reps for 3 Sets
Overhead Seated Dumbbell Tricep Press: 10 Reps for 3 Sets
Back Extensions: 10 Reps for 3 Sets
Hanging Leg Raises/Roman Chair (Abs): 10 Reps for 3 sets

-FRIDAY-
Dumbbell Chest Press (vary incline): 10 Reps for 3 Sets
Straight Arm Lat Pulldown on Cable Cross: 10 Reps for 3 Sets
Upright Rows (Dumbbell or Barbell): 10 Reps for 3 Sets
Squats on Leg Press Machine: 10 Reps for 3 Sets
Seated Calf Press (Performed on Leg Press Machine): 10 Reps for 3 Sets
Reverse Bicep Curls (Palms down): 10 Reps for 3 Sets
Tricep Dumbbell Extensions : 10 Reps for 3 Sets
Back Extensions: One set of 25
Crunches/Sit Ups (Abs): 10 Reps 3 sets

-TUESDAY – THURSDAY – SATURDAY-
Ab workout (about 250 reps of different kinds of crunches)
Back Extension Machine- 3 sets of 12
Leg Adduction Machine- 3 sets of 12
Leg Abduction Machine- 3 sets of 12
Glute Raises- 3 sets of 12
Stretch After Strength Training
And 45-50 minutes of cardio: (4 mile walk/run, 15% Incline walk, Elliptical Trainer or Stair-Step Machine)

-SUNDAY – Day off-

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Here is an example of a Weight Training week:

Monday- (Back and Biceps):
Traditional Lat Pulldown Machine- 3 sets of 12
Traditional Rows Machine- 3 sets of 12
Seated Dumbbell Concentration Curls- 3 sets of 12
Alternating Dumbbell Biceps Curls- 3 sets of 12
Biceps Curls on Cable Cross Machine- 3 sets of 12
Leaning Pull-ups on Smith Machine- 3 sets of 12
Incline Pushups- 3 sets of 12
Stretch After Strength Training
And 20-30 minutes of cardio: (2 mile run, 15% Incline walk, Elliptical Trainer or Stair-Step Machine)

Tuesday:
Ab workout (about 250 reps of different kinds of crunches)
Back Extension with Ball- 3 sets of 12
Stretch After Strength Training
And 45-50 minutes of cardio: (4 mile walk/run, 15% Incline walk, Elliptical Trainer or Stair-Step Machine)

Wednesday- (Legs):
Forward Lunges with Dumbbells- 3 sets of 12
Seated Leg Curl Machine- 3 sets of 12
Seated Leg Extension Machine- 3 sets of 12
Squats on Leg Press Machine- 3 sets of 12
Heel Raises on Leg Press Machine- 3 sets of 12
Lying Adduction- 3 sets of 12
Lying Abduction- 3 sets of 12
Glute Raises- 3 sets of 12
Wall Squats with Dumbbells & Ball- 3 sets of 12
Stretch After Strength Training
And 20-30 minutes of cardio: (2 mile run, 15% Incline walk, Elliptical Trainer or Stair-Step Machine)

Thursday:
Ab workout (about 250 reps of different kids of crunches)
Back Extension with Ball- 3 sets of 12
Stretch After Strength Training
And 45-50 minutes of cardio: (4 mile walk/run, 15% Incline walk, Elliptical Trainer or Stair-Step Machine)

Friday- (Chest, Shoulders and Triceps):
Standing Dumbbell Triceps Extensions- 3 sets of 12
Standing Cable Triceps Push-Down- 3 sets of 12
Dumbbell Chest Press- 3 sets of 12
Dumbbell Flys- 3 sets of 12
Dumbbell Lateral Raises- 3 sets of 12
One-Arm Dumbbell Rows- 3 sets of 12
Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press- 3 sets of 12
Stretch After Strength Training
And 20-30 minutes of cardio: (2 mile run, 15% Incline walk, Elliptical Trainer or Stair-Step Machine)

Saturday: (Optional)
Seated Leg Curl Machine- 3 sets of 12
Seated Leg Extension Machine- 3 sets of 12
Squats on Leg Press Machine- 3 sets of 12
Heel Raises on Leg Press Machine- 3 sets of 12
Lying Adduction- 3 sets of 12
Lying Abduction- 3 sets of 12
Glute Raises- 3 sets of 12
Wall Squats with Dumbbells & Ball- 3 sets of 12
Ab workout (about 250 reps of different kids of crunches)
Back Extension with Ball- 3 sets of 12
Stretch After Strength Training
And 20-30 minutes of cardio: (2 mile run, 15% Incline walk, Elliptical Trainer or Stair-Step Machine)

Sunday: Day off

For Sample Low Carb Diet click here
For a Quick Full Body Workout click here

I believe that High Protein – Low Carb Diets really do help with Weight Loss. Here is an example of a typical low carb week:

Monday:
Breakfast- 1 cup of oatmeal, 1/4 cup blueberries and 1 cup of skim milk
Snack- 1 Protein bar and 1 cup chocolate soy milk
Lunch- Tuna Salad with 2 egg whites and 1 piece of whole grain bread
Snack- 1/2 cup Cottage cheese and 1/4 cup mixed berries
Dinner- 1 Chicken breast (skinless/boneless) and 1/2 of spinach
Snack- Vanilla or Chocolate Protein Shake 8 oz

Tuesday:
Breakfast- 4 egg whites and 1 piece of whole-grain english muffin
Snack- Apple with 2 Tbs natural peanut butter (Ingredients: peanuts only)
Lunch- Deli Turkey with whole grain tortilla and 1 oz mozerella cheese
Snack- 1 Yoplait Light low-fat yogurt
Dinner-1 Pork chop and 1/2 cup of broccolli
Snack- Vanilla or Chocolate Protein Shake 8 oz

Wednesday:
Breakfast- 1 cup cream of wheat and 1/2 cup of grapes
Snack- Sugar-Free Fat-Free pudding cup and 1 cup skim milk
Lunch- Chicken Salad on 1 whole grain pita
Snack- Rice Cake and 2 Tbs natural peanut butter (Ingredient: peanuts only)
Dinner- 1 Grilled Salmon and 1/2 cup steamed baby carrots
Snack- Vanilla or Chocolate Protein Shake 8 oz

Thursday:
Breakfast- 1 cup shredded or mini wheats and 1/4 sliced strawberries
Snack- 4 egg whites and 1 cup chocolate soy milk
Lunch- 1 cup vegetable soup, chilli or gazpacho
Snack- 1/4 cup peanuts or almonds and 1/4 cup raisens
Dinner- Deli chicken with 1/2 whole grain flat bread and 1 oz swiss cheese
Snack- Vanilla or Chocolate Protein Shake 8 oz

Friday:
Breakfast- 4 egg white omlet with 1/4 cup low-fat shredded cheese
Snack- 1 cup plain/unsalted popcorn and 1 cup skim milk
Lunch- 1 Hamburger patty (80% lean), 1 slice tomato
Snack- 1 cup mixed fruit with 1 Tbs flax-seed
Dinner- 1/2 can chicken (canned in water) and 1/2 cup mixed vegetables
Snack- Vanilla or Chocolate Protein Shake 8 oz

Saturday:
Breakfast- 2 pieces of french toast made with egg whites ONLY
Snack- Vanilla protein smoothie with strawberries and 1 Tbs flax-seed
Lunch- 1 cup beans and whole grain rice and 1 cup chocolate soy milk
Snack- 1/2 cup cottage cheese and 1/4 cup shredded pineapple
Dinner- 1 cup of grilled chicken and vegetable stir-fry
Snack- Vanilla or Chocolate Protein shake

Sunday: FREE DAY!… okay j/k
I still watch my diet on this day- I just splurge on a couple things. What this means is that I eat one or two things that I normally wouldn’t but I still eat wise. I don’t overeat or overdue it. I just enjoy something yummy (1 serving on each thing).

Let me know if you want some more ideas on food… there is so much more that I eat and that I can eat that I didn’t add in here. I have a few things that I eat almost everday. Because I enjoy them and they are really good for me.

For Sample Weight Training Workout click here
For a Quick Full Body Workout click here