What to Eat Before and After Exercise

The foods you eat before and after exercise can help you or hinder you, depending on your goals. This is very important for losing weight or for men trying to build muscle, but it is a good idea for anyone on an exercise program to know what they should and should not be eating when physically active.

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Fun Exercises that can Help You Lose Weight

There are a number of ways you can get your body moving to lose weight. Best of all, since there are so many types of exercises, you’re bound to find one you truly enjoy. To help give you ideas, consider these fun exercises that can help you lose weight.

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Exercise Tips for New Dieters

I think that exercise is one major area of a weight loss program where many people falter. The real trick for exercise is to set realistic goals for yourself, much like you have to do for losing weight. When I first started exercising, just getting out for a 20 minute walk was enough and I slowly worked my way up from there.

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Make A Plan for Weight Loss

I keep trying to go right back into the routine of dieting and exercising, but I just keep failing. I was at a loss about how to break this pattern, but I had to do something so last night I decided the best thing I can do is MAKE A PLAN FOR WEIGHT LOSS!!!

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Does exercising in the morning burn more calories?

There is no scientific evidence to support the myth that morning exercise increases metabolism and fat loss. There is however some data available showing that working out in the morning is overall more effective for weight loss.

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Eating Carbs Helped Me Overcome a Weight Loss Plateau

I have started to include a few whole grains into my diet and the results have been incredible. I have started losing weight again and have so much more energy for exercise than I did before.

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Muscle Weighs More Than Fat – A Common Weight Loss Myth

I’m sure you’ve heard it, that explanation for the phenomenon when you’ve been exercising and dieting and your weight stays the same, “Muscle weighs more than fat. Even though you aren’t losing weight you’re still losing fat.” I’m sorry to say that this is one of the most regularly shared weight loss myths between dieters.

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Vibration Plate Exercise for a Firmer Body

When I first got on a vibration plate I was a bit suprised by the tingling vibrations sent through my body. I immediately felt my core muscles (stomach and back) coming together to stabilize my body. I then went into a semi-squat position to work the quads and WOW! what a crazy burn.

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