X-Factor: Learn how celebrities lose weight

The X-Factor Pt.2: Learn How Celebrities Lose Weight.

Have you ever wondered how celebrities manage to lose weight so fast, doesn’t it make you think “don’t these people like to eat chocolate, cakes, and pizza now and again like the rest of us”?

Well I can tell you they do…but they don’t crave it as much as we do because of a secret African herb they have been using, it’s a cactus like plant that grows in South Africa.

Tribesmen in Africa have been using it for thousands of years, they use it during long trips in the desert mountains, and this cactus like plant keeps them going for days without feeling hungry or thirsty.

How beneficial do you think this cactus like plant could play in your goal to losing weight? Very beneficial right! This herb is called Hoodia check out below some of Hollywood’s top celebrities have been using Hoodia:

Eva Longoria and Teri Hatcher

Eva longoria and teri hatcher (stars of desperate housewives) this is a quote from the 2 stars “I swear by Hoodia, it’s an herbal remedy that actually suppresses the appetite”

Angelina Jolie

Angelina jolie lost most of the 25lbs she gained during pregnancy…if I recall correctly she looked toned and fit just 19 DAYS after giving birth.

ANGELINA’S AFRICAN DIET SECRET

Headline in the Globe Newspaper

Joe Gannascoli (Sopranos star)

check out this testimonial from the sopranos star “Hi, I’m joe Gannascoli, vito from the sopranos, you all know I have lost a lot of weight. Well I just had double hip replacement surgery last month and am now back on my feet again

I still eat my Johnny cakes and food I want just not as much. Hoodia curbs my appetite and cuts my cravings. My wife Dianna is taking it too”.

Nicole Richie

Take a look at what she said in British magazine MORE.

Hoodia makes you look hot in low cut tops and backless dresses. It is good for me – the bushmen of Africa have sworn by it for hundreds of years and that’s good enough for me.”

George clooney

George Clooney is another one of Hollywood’s celebrities who have lost a lot of weight using Hoodia.

Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer aniston is another star who has been using Hoodia to maintain her figure.

Hoodia Is Best Suited For…

• When you have to lose weight quickly like 10 days before a wedding or party.

• Looking good for your Holiday photo’s

• permanent weight loss…when used in conjunction with a healthy eating plan and exercise, this will guarantee you never put back on the weight.

To purchase your own supply of Hoodia click here

My 14 Day Weight Loss Challenge

Try My 14 Day Weight Loss Challenge!

No False Promises Like The Special K Adverts

I've set a challenge for you guys and girls it's called my 14 day Empty stomach aerobics workout. Give me 3 minutes of your time and i'll explain what its all about.

Basically what you are going to do is first thing in the morning you are going to do 30-40 mins cardio on a empty stomach. This can be done on a treadmill, bike, cross trainer, rower or if you don't have any equipment march on the spot to your favourite song or morning T.V show.

The reason I ask you to do this is because doing aerobics on a empty stomach forces your body to use fat and muscle mass for fuel instead of it's preferred source of fuel which is carbohydrates (which would be your breakfast). My clients have been achieving great results with this, one of my female clients dropped a dress size in 14 days using this tip.

To improve your results even more I suggest you 5-6 small meals consisting mainly of protein and good fats, cut out the carbohydrates after lunchtime.

Make my day and send me your emails about the type of results you have achieved at rasheed@sculptrexfitsystem.co.uk

P.S if you would like more coaching by me click here

Celebrity Diet Review

INTRODUCTION

The fashion industry has held women up to unhealthy standards for too long, but don't hate yourself for wanting to live up to these standards, you are not alone.

What women hasn’t leafed through a glossy magazine and sighed at the so-called perfect bodies of the women featured within; it can be irritating, demoralising and downright depressing.

The whole idea of the perfect body is a big lie! As these women in glossy magazines do not reflect the different sizes and shapes of the real women of today, not to mention the unhealthy measures these models have to put their bodies through. There just isn’t such a thing as the perfect body, that’s just media hype!

Women usually compare their beauty with an idealized standard of beauty, such as Actresses and Models, I believe everyone should live a heathier lifestyle through exercising, and choosing healthier eating options. We all have different body types and should not try to conform to this impossible, unattainable so-called physical ideal.

For example J-lo and Paris Hilton, both these women are in incredible shape, but both have different body types. Jennifer lopez would not look healthy being at Paris Hiltons weight and vice versa, yet these two women look stunning by accepting and perfecting their body types.

You will find in this guide how you too can make the most of your body type, you’ll find all the secrets inside. I’ve also reviewed which diet and workout plans are the most effective for you to include into your daily schedule.

3 Tips Celebrities Live By.

The reality is that celebrities are not favoured from the laws of weight management. If you eat too much calories without expending it with exercise you will gain pounds. It is a simple equation.

Here are 3 Tips to keep you on your toes with your weight management.

TIP 1. Never wear baggy clothes.

When you wear baggy clothes it is easy for weight gain to go undetected. Whether you are at work or out shopping always choose clothes that fit well i.e Tight fitted jeans..dressing this way lets you constantly monitor your figure. This is a favourite amongst Uma Thurman, Kate Bosworth and Minnie Driver

TIP 2. Choose carefully when out dining in Restaurants.

By choosing the right foods on the menu in Restaurants can cut your calorie intake by 600 calories, so always fill your plate with more raw vegetables and reduce amounts of salad dressing where hidden calories can be found.

TIP 3. Water, water, water.

You never see celebrities leave home without it, water keeps you going for longer and your skin really starts to glow. You don't have to only carry bottles of water, you can also get your water from fruits and veg. On set Actresses such as Angelina Jolie, Reese Witherspoon and Uma Thurman are known to follow diets that consist mainly of Water, Fruit and Vegetables, Cottage cheese and Wholegrains.

CELEBRITY DIET AND REVIEW

ANGELINA JOLIE DIET SECRETS.

When Angelina Jolie gets into shape she has to swap alcohol, cigarettes and skipping breakfast for a special diet of steamed meat, vegetables, soya milk and a big decrease in Sugar. Her training regime includes kickboxing, canoeing, street fighting and yoga.

Angelina is really happy with her new curvy body and says" I'm all for curves on a woman, and feeling sexy"

My Verdict: I would definately recommend angelina jolie's diet and training regime. It represents a great balance of nutrition and covers the most effective component of fitness and well-being.

JESSICA ALBA DIET SECRETS(recently voted FHM sexiest women 2007).

Jessica Alba has been reported to have been on a diet since the age of 12(that’s one heck of a long diet). Jessica said "Everybody in my family is heavily overweight. I wanted to be healthier, so I started cooking for myself when I was 12 years old.

When I eat breakfast, I'll have an egg-white omelette and fruit, or cottage cheese and a peach. For lunch, I'll have a salad. Dinner is usually vegetables and chicken or fish. During the day I'll have some dried fruit, or I'll have a chocolate or strawberry frozen yogurt. I don't really eat desserts or bread"

Jessica Alba's Workout routine consists of 45 minutes to an hour of circuit training she usually does 10 mins on the Treadmill intensively, then do 50 lunges and Ab crunches, these exercises tone her butt, legs and stomach. Then she moves onto the Cross Trainer or Stepper machine for another 10 minutes, then she'll use free weights for her shoulders, biceps and triceps. She repeats this cycle four times non-stop.

My Verdict: Jessica Alba's diet and workout routine gets the thumbs up, what she is doing here is keeping her heart rate up to around 160 to 180 beats per minute which is very intense but is very effective for optimum fat loss. Jessica uses free weights which is the best option if you want to increase your muscle tone and decrease your body fat. Her diet is pretty good, but I would replace her snacks of dried fruit for Nuts, as dried fruit is high in Sugar and can increase weight gain if eaten in excess.

GISELE BUNDCHEN'S DIET

Supermodel Gisele Bundchen has revealed the secret to her amazing figure is cheeseburgers!

The Stunning Supermodel, who is famous for her stunning figure claims she has been munching on burgers since the age of 14.

She also claims to train very intensely which allows her to get away with eating what she wants.

My Verdict: This is ridiculous I refuse to believe her diet consists of just eating cheeseburgers, even if you have a fast metabolism sooner or later this type of unbalanced diet will start to show on your skin, hair and belly eventually resulting in a slowed down metabolism and huge amounts of weight gain. This one is a definate No-No.

JENNIFER ANISTON ZONE DIET SECRETS

jennifer aniston reportedly turned to the Zone Diet when she started working on the set of 'Friends'. The Zone Diet consist of 40 percent carbohydrates, 30 percent protein, and 30 percent fat.

My Verdict: This is a well balanced diet and is sure to keep your metabolism running smoothly.

RENEE ZELLWEGER ZONE DIET SECRETS.

Renee zellweger has also used the Zone diet, after putting on 20 pounds for her role in Bridget jones diary 2. Madonna, Cindy Crawford and Winona Ryder are also reported to have tried this diet.

BEYONCE KNOWLES-MAPLE SYRUP DIET

Celebrity + weight loss + extreme measures = Instant fad.

Beyonce knowles lost 20 pounds by having a concoction made up maple syrup, lemon juice, water and cayenne pepper. Beyonce said "I lived on water, cayenne pepper and maple syrup for 14 days on the set of dream girls. It was tough; everyone else was eating normally and I was dying."

My Verdict: This diet will leave you: weak,you will experience muscle loss, lack of energy and terrible mood swings, Supermodel Naomi Cambell has also been reported to follow this diet which might explain why she always seems to get herself into trouble(don’t hit me Naomi please I was only kidding). Even after Beyonce 14 day diet she said " After that I ate waffles, fried chicken, cheeseburgers, french fries, everything I could find. that was the best time of my life. I've gained 12 pounds."

A diet like this cannot be sustained for long and will only result in bingeing and putting on loads of weight, this diet definately gets the thumbs down.

Katie holmes Diet secrets

When Katie holmes was asked what she does about working out and looking good she said “ I try. I grew up in an environment full of athletes and unfortunately I wasn’t one of them. My parents are healthy. We go running on Thanksgiving – I mean what family does that? It has to be before the big turkey dinner. My dad is really ambitious and makes us all go. Exercise is definitely important, but the long hours sometimes prevent me from being a good girl and getting my cardio workout.”

Katies’s favorite foods are jelly bellies, cookie dough, buttered popcorn, veggie burgers, onion rings and Pretzels dipped in salsa and her favorite drinks are vanilla latte and diet coke. Her favorite activities are shopping, dancing, running, watching movies, reading and listening to music.

My Verdict: Stay away from this kind of diet ladies! Although she is very active I would not recommend these kind of eating habits, this may work for Katie due to her having a fast metabolism and a active lifestyle.

JANET JACKSON AND THE YO-YO DIET.

Janet Jackson is a classic example of a yo-yo dieter. This is why you'll see photos of Janet hugely overweight, then usually before her album release she'll appear seemingly out of nowhere with a chiseled stomach and well toned physique.

In preparation for an album release she uses the help of a personal trainer who puts her through a regime of jogging, brisk walking, lunges and squats. Then she'll go months eating just salads and fruits and drinking evian water.

My Verdict: This kind of dieting is commonplace in hollywood. I would have to give this diet the thumbs down, the cycle of being a few stones overweight and then suddenly going on a crash diet really takes it toll on your body, stay away from yo-yo dieting it plays havoc with your metabolism, making it very difficult for your body to run efficiently, and burn fat, this form of dieting also results in visible stretch marks.

To recieve the full report click here

INTRODUCTION

The fashion industry has held women up to unhealthy standards for too long, but don't hate yourself for wanting to live up to these standards, you are not alone.

What women hasn’t leafed through a glossy magazine and sighed at the so-called perfect bodies of the women featured within; it can be irritating, demoralising and downright depressing.

The whole idea of the perfect body is a big lie! As these women in glossy magazines do not reflect the different sizes and shapes of the real women of today, not to mention the unhealthy measures these models have to put their bodies through. There just isn’t such a thing as the perfect body, that’s just media hype!

Women usually compare their beauty with an idealized standard of beauty, such as Actresses and Models, I believe everyone should live a heathier lifestyle through exercising, and choosing healthier eating options. We all have different body types and should not try to conform to this impossible, unattainable so-called physical ideal.

For example J-lo and Paris Hilton, both these women are in incredible shape, but both have different body types. Jennifer lopez would not look healthy being at Paris Hiltons weight and vice versa, yet these two women look stunning by accepting and perfecting their body types.

You will find in this guide how you too can make the most of your body type, you’ll find all the secrets inside. I’ve also reviewed which diet and workout plans are the most effective for you to include into your daily schedule.

3 Tips Celebrities Live By.

The reality is that celebrities are not favoured from the laws of weight management. If you eat too much calories without expending it with exercise you will gain pounds. It is a simple equation.

Here are 3 Tips to keep you on your toes with your weight management.

TIP 1. Never wear baggy clothes.

When you wear baggy clothes it is easy for weight gain to go undetected. Whether you are at work or out shopping always choose clothes that fit well i.e Tight fitted jeans..dressing this way lets you constantly monitor your figure. This is a favourite amongst Uma Thurman, Kate Bosworth and Minnie Driver

TIP 2. Choose carefully when out dining in Restaurants.

By choosing the right foods on the menu in Restaurants can cut your calorie intake by 600 calories, so always fill your plate with more raw vegetables and reduce amounts of salad dressing where hidden calories can be found.

TIP 3. Water, water, water.

You never see celebrities leave home without it, water keeps you going for longer and your skin really starts to glow. You don't have to only carry bottles of water, you can also get your water from fruits and veg. On set Actresses such as Angelina Jolie, Reese Witherspoon and Uma Thurman are known to follow diets that consist mainly of Water, Fruit and Vegetables, Cottage cheese and Wholegrains.

CELEBRITY DIET AND REVIEW

ANGELINA JOLIE DIET SECRETS.

When Angelina Jolie gets into shape she has to swap alcohol, cigarettes and skipping breakfast for a special diet of steamed meat, vegetables, soya milk and a big decrease in Sugar. Her training regime includes kickboxing, canoeing, street fighting and yoga.

Angelina is really happy with her new curvy body and says" I'm all for curves on a woman, and feeling sexy"

My Verdict: I would definately recommend angelina jolie's diet and training regime. It represents a great balance of nutrition and covers the most effective component of fitness and well-being.

JESSICA ALBA DIET SECRETS(recently voted FHM sexiest women 2007).

Jessica Alba has been reported to have been on a diet since the age of 12(that’s one heck of a long diet). Jessica said "Everybody in my family is heavily overweight. I wanted to be healthier, so I started cooking for myself when I was 12 years old.

When I eat breakfast, I'll have an egg-white omelette and fruit, or cottage cheese and a peach. For lunch, I'll have a salad. Dinner is usually vegetables and chicken or fish. During the day I'll have some dried fruit, or I'll have a chocolate or strawberry frozen yogurt. I don't really eat desserts or bread"

Jessica Alba's Workout routine consists of 45 minutes to an hour of circuit training she usually does 10 mins on the Treadmill intensively, then do 50 lunges and Ab crunches, these exercises tone her butt, legs and stomach. Then she moves onto the Cross Trainer or Stepper machine for another 10 minutes, then she'll use free weights for her shoulders, biceps and triceps. She repeats this cycle four times non-stop.

My Verdict: Jessica Alba's diet and workout routine gets the thumbs up, what she is doing here is keeping her heart rate up to around 160 to 180 beats per minute which is very intense but is very effective for optimum fat loss. Jessica uses free weights which is the best option if you want to increase your muscle tone and decrease your body fat. Her diet is pretty good, but I would replace her snacks of dried fruit for Nuts, as dried fruit is high in Sugar and can increase weight gain if eaten in excess.

GISELE BUNDCHEN'S DIET

Supermodel Gisele Bundchen has revealed the secret to her amazing figure is cheeseburgers!

The Stunning Supermodel, who is famous for her stunning figure claims she has been munching on burgers since the age of 14.

She also claims to train very intensely which allows her to get away with eating what she wants.

My Verdict: This is ridiculous I refuse to believe her diet consists of just eating cheeseburgers, even if you have a fast metabolism sooner or later this type of unbalanced diet will start to show on your skin, hair and belly eventually resulting in a slowed down metabolism and huge amounts of weight gain. This one is a definate No-No.

JENNIFER ANISTON ZONE DIET SECRETS

jennifer aniston reportedly turned to the Zone Diet when she started working on the set of 'Friends'. The Zone Diet consist of 40 percent carbohydrates, 30 percent protein, and 30 percent fat.

My Verdict: This is a well balanced diet and is sure to keep your metabolism running smoothly.

RENEE ZELLWEGER ZONE DIET SECRETS.

Renee zellweger has also used the Zone diet, after putting on 20 pounds for her role in Bridget jones diary 2. Madonna, Cindy Crawford and Winona Ryder are also reported to have tried this diet.

BEYONCE KNOWLES-MAPLE SYRUP DIET

Celebrity + weight loss + extreme measures = Instant fad.

Beyonce knowles lost 20 pounds by having a concoction made up maple syrup, lemon juice, water and cayenne pepper. Beyonce said "I lived on water, cayenne pepper and maple syrup for 14 days on the set of dream girls. It was tough; everyone else was eating normally and I was dying."

My Verdict: This diet will leave you: weak,you will experience muscle loss, lack of energy and terrible mood swings, Supermodel Naomi Cambell has also been reported to follow this diet which might explain why she always seems to get herself into trouble(don’t hit me Naomi please I was only kidding). Even after Beyonce 14 day diet she said " After that I ate waffles, fried chicken, cheeseburgers, french fries, everything I could find. that was the best time of my life. I've gained 12 pounds."

A diet like this cannot be sustained for long and will only result in bingeing and putting on loads of weight, this diet definately gets the thumbs down.

Katie holmes Diet secrets

When Katie holmes was asked what she does about working out and looking good she said “ I try. I grew up in an environment full of athletes and unfortunately I wasn’t one of them. My parents are healthy. We go running on Thanksgiving – I mean what family does that? It has to be before the big turkey dinner. My dad is really ambitious and makes us all go. Exercise is definitely important, but the long hours sometimes prevent me from being a good girl and getting my cardio workout.”

Katies’s favorite foods are jelly bellies, cookie dough, buttered popcorn, veggie burgers, onion rings and Pretzels dipped in salsa and her favorite drinks are vanilla latte and diet coke. Her favorite activities are shopping, dancing, running, watching movies, reading and listening to music.

My Verdict: Stay away from this kind of diet ladies! Although she is very active I would not recommend these kind of eating habits, this may work for Katie due to her having a fast metabolism and a active lifestyle.

JANET JACKSON AND THE YO-YO DIET.

Janet Jackson is a classic example of a yo-yo dieter. This is why you'll see photos of Janet hugely overweight, then usually before her album release she'll appear seemingly out of nowhere with a chiseled stomach and well toned physique.

In preparation for an album release she uses the help of a personal trainer who puts her through a regime of jogging, brisk walking, lunges and squats. Then she'll go months eating just salads and fruits and drinking evian water.

My Verdict: This kind of dieting is commonplace in hollywood. I would have to give this diet the thumbs down, the cycle of being a few stones overweight and then suddenly going on a crash diet really takes it toll on your body, stay away from yo-yo dieting it plays havoc with your metabolism, making it very difficult for your body to run efficiently, and burn fat, this form of dieting also results in visible stretch marks.

To recieve the full report click here

Hollywood's New Skinny Pill

Hollywood’s New Skinny Pill

Hollywood’s New Skinny Pill.

While the rest of the world tries one diet after the other without any success, celebrities continue to attain gorgeous bodies time after time and very quickly!

Have you ever wondered how celebrities lose weight so fast, they even accomplish this after just having a baby. Whenever they’re interviewed and asked about how they achieved rapid weight loss, they usually say they have been seeing this great new diet guru, or they’re working out, or even worse they just happen to be busy and the weight fell off.

Well let me reveal to you the real secret, it is a drug called…Clenbuterol! This is the diet drug phenomenon going on in the secret world of celebrities, originally used to treat asthma it is now being used by models and actresses.

When non-asthma sufferers use Clenbuterol they achieve eye-popping fat loss. Clenbuterol is similar to another drug that was big in the late nineties called ephedrine, but unlike ephedrine, clenbuterol does not interfere with your sleep, and it stays in your system longer.

It has been wrongly called a steroid which it is not, it is a stimulant drug which increases your adrenalin, as you know adrenalin increases your heart rate, this also results in you burning fat as well, even when you’re doing nothing. Clenbuterol is capable of not affecting your heart rate unless you are sensitive to the drug or use it in excess.

Big Changes On The Scales

People who use clenbuterol should only take it for one month only, because your body stops producing as much adrenalin as it did when you first started taking it, so it loses it’s effect. Cycling clenbuterol is the only way around keeping its effectiveness example: cycle for 4 weeks, stop for 6 weeks then recycle again for 4 weeks.

People who choose not to stop after one month increase the chances of terrible side effects like heart stiffening, heart attacks, and palpitations.

Clenbuterol is very effective for fat loss. As a prescription drug in Europe, it’s considered safe and effective for treating asthma. Athletes and cyclists have been using this drug for decades.

Because of it’s ability to carve out near skeletal, model-perfection figures in a flash, demand is already escalating about how to obtain and use clenbuterol.

Buyer Beware!

Look out for internet sites selling phony clenbuterol, purchasing this types of products won’t give you any results and can be dangerous even deadly. As much as I would like people to educate themselves on how to lose weight naturally, there is a huge demand for this product, before even considering using Clen check out the pros and cons of using this drug from real users first. click here here to hear what effects users have experienced.

The Truth About Hoodia

HOODIA GORDONII – DOES THIS SUPPLEMENT REALLY WORK

A lot of my clients have asked me about hoodia supplements and to be honest I didn’t have an opinion on hoodia until after I did some thorough research, so check out my opinion on this new supplement clearing the shelves. Hoodia is a natural herb grown mainly in Africa and how hoodia works is by suppressing your appetite, it tricks your brain into thinking your stomach is full.

HOODIA’S DEBUT ON OPRAH

The hoodia craze started after it was featured on Oprah and it’s popularity grew from there (oprah’s word is law to millions of people)

Studies have shown that it can reduce food consumption by about 60%.

This makes hoodia a very powerful appetite suppressant, and a very effective weight loss product. For those of you who have a big problem with food could benefit greatly using hoodia as a nutritional supplement.

HOW TO BENEFIT FROM TAKING HOODIA

I must advise to get maximum benefits from hoodia it still has to be used in conjuction with a healthy eating plan and exercise, using hoodia this way will bring massive changes in bodyfat reduction and can also improve your health.

TOP 4 HOODIA SUPPLEMENTS

1. Hoodia gordonnii plus
2. Dietex by vpx sports
3. Hoodia chaser
4. Hoodi thin

My verdict on hoodia is it can be a very beneficial aid if you’re overweight and have trouble reducing your calorie intake. I think hoodia could be damaging if you reduce your calorie intake by too much, rapid weight loss will be achieved, but could cause side effects such as stomach pain and rapid weight gain, so a balanced diet with 5 hours of exercise a week is a must to avoid experiencing any of these side effects.

To purchase a months supply of Hoodia click here

Does Online Personal Training Work?

Does Online Personal Training Work?

To be honest with you nothing beats having a personal trainer right by your side pushing you to do that one more extra rep. But online personal training could be the next best thing if you can’t afford to have a Personal Trainer work with you 3 times a week as this can cost you around $240 (£120) a week. Doing your own research on the net can be confusing and very frustrating, with one expert saying one thing and someone else saying another, who do you believe?. This is why hiring a Online Personal Trainer’s services can be very helpful, they’re not selling diet books to cash in on people’s lack of knowledge on health and fitness. With a Trainer you get no B.S, if they don’t produce results, they should be dropped, like in all industry’s, you find people who are really good at their job, and others who are just mediocre. Find below a few things to think about before hiring a Online Personal Trainer.

So how effective is online personal training if there isn’t someone to push me?

This depends on how well your online personal trainer is able to bond and interact with you, a good online fitness trainer should offer you daily email support, work closely with you on your fitness goals, and should also provide you with online video demonstrations.

So what are the benefits of using online personal training?

One of the benefits is you are guided step by step on how to exercise and eat correctly, so you achieve your goals whilst gaining valuable knowledge you can use for the rest of your life, this knowledge can also be shared with your family and friends, your trainer should be like your fitness mentor. A few more benefits are:

• 24/7 motivation.
• Unlimited online video demonstrations (so you can constantly check you are performing your exercises correctly)
• Have all the benefits of a Personal Trainer for a fraction of the cost.
• A fitness programme customised just for you every month.
• Eating plan structered around what you are prepared to eat.

Look Out For Testimonials And How Fast You Get Answers To Your Questions.

Always be on the lookout for people who have used their services before, at least this way you know how good their work really is, no one is going to admit their are crap at what they do, so a good company or trainer should have loads of testimonials and success stories of real life people who have got results. Also if you have any queries, send a question and see how fast they get back to you, if they are reliable you should recieve a answer within 24 hours.

Here are some testimonials from online Personal Training site Sculptrex Fitness:

“ when I first started the Sculptrex fitness plan, my weight was 13 stone which I knew myself was too overweight for my height, my belly was hanging out of my shirts and I was smoking 40 cigarettes a day, I found climbing up the stairs would have me totally out of breath. I followed the sculptrex fitness plan religiously and can honestly say it paid off, I’m now 11 ½ stone with 13% body fat. All my work colleagues compliment me on how toned my body looks, I’ve even got my girlfriend on the Sculptrex plan. Highly Recommended”

Aref Sayegh

“ I started training with the Sculptrex fitness plan in April 2006 at this point my weight was 12 and a half stone.

Rasheed personalised a fitness programme which pushed me but at the same time gave me some space to improve with time as I got fitter. I find Rasheed friendly , professional and easy to get in contact with, but at the same time will not take any messing around and constantly wants me to better myself.

“I have been very happy with the results I achieved with the Sculptrex fitness plan and would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone. My weight is now around 10 stone, so if you’re prepared to work hard and listen to Rasheed’s advice you too could make the same sort of changes”.

Nicky Stroud

“I’m so overjoyed, I lost 20 pounds in 90 days with the Sculptrex fitness and Nutrition plan. I now realise all programmes are not created equal, before trying the Sculptrex fitness plan I have had fitness programmes devised for me at my local gym. But I was never sure if I was doing the exercises correctly and felt embarrassed to keep asking the fitness trainers for help. But I found with the Sculptrex fitness plan I had unlimited access to online video coaching, expert advice, and the nutrition plan has made a huge difference in my fitness and appearance. I would highly recommend this fitness plan to anyone”.

Patricia Branley

Purchasing director of Vitabiotics

Does this sound like something you would also want to achieve?

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Does Dieting Work?

WHAT IS THE BEST DIET

Many people ask me which is the best diet for me to follow, with practically a new diet coming out every year I find myself getting frustrated with the mis- information being put out there. Let me shine some light on some of these fad diets.

Why fad diets don't work

There's no question if you follow these fad diets you will lose weight, but I can also guarantee you will not be able to sustain these so-called diets which is why millions of people follow these diets only to pack back on the pounds again.

The simple answer to this is fad diets do not work, the reason they do not work is because you can only follow such a ridiculous routine for only so long successful long-term weight loss is not necessarily about a diet but it's about long-term happiness.

I even hate that word diets, because it is linked to feelings of restriction and unhappiness but what I do believe in is a sensible nutrition plan which allows you to eat five to six enjoyable small meals a day. To be honest with you I wish all of these fad diets did work then we wouldn't be experiencing the problems we have today such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Before I explain to you the concept of a healthy eating plan I'll cover just a few of these fad diets.

THE ATKINS DIET.

I'm sure you've all heard of the Atkins diet and heard about the supposed success stories. The problem is that most of these fad diets work on the basis of calorie reduction. with the Atkins carbohydrates are severely limited, the atkins diet requires that you get your calories from just protein and fat.

The way this works is by consuming so much fat and protein it sends a signal to your brain saying that your full when in reality you are not, this can result in metabolic disorders. The Atkins diet will allow you to lose weight but at what cost? the side-effects of the Atkins diet is nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and bad breath (urghh)

I would have to say the Atkins diet is a big no-no, a healthy diet is well rounded and borrows from all the food groups such as carbohydrates, protein and good fats. Tricking your body into believing it is full, when it's not, will only can catch up with you and make you feel ill through the lack of nutrients received in you diet.

The weight loss achieved in Atkins is mainly muscle mass, and muscle tissue is what helps speed up your metabolic rate, the more muscle tissue you have the more calories you burn. Which is why when people realise they cannot sustain the Atkins diet any more they put the weight on twice as fast because now they do not have the muscle to combat the fat.

Bear in mind when a new diet hits the market and seems too good to be true, your usually right!

THE ZONE DIET

The zone diet is used by many celebrities such as Jennifer aniston, Renee zellweger, Madonna, Cindy Crawford and Winona Ryder. The main concept of the zone diet is a balanced ratio of carbohydrates (40%), fat (30%) and proteins (30%) so on this diet you do actually get to eat, which in my eyes is a good start.

The zone diet works by following recipes with a low-carbohydrate diet plan, it does insist on watching your calorie consumption while eating eg. A meal must not exceed 500 calories and a snack must not exceed 100 calories which they call staying in the zone.

I must say weight loss is not the only benefit of the zone diet you also experience improved energy, improved mental clarity and is also ideal for type 2 diabetes sufferers. This diet was implemented to reduce hunger and compulsion to eat. Zone diet recipes are customized to each individual, based on your sex, activity level and proportion of body fat.

The foods the zone diet encourages are fresh vegetables, fruits and nuts, leafy green vegetables, sufficient protein consumption, and eight glasses of water everyday. How weight loss is achieved with the zone diet is similar to the low gi diet.

By reducing your carbohydrates your body will not produce too much insulin (a hormone that tells your body to store up nutrients) consuming too much carbohydrates causes this to happen which is why carbs are seen as the bad guys. The overload of insulin tells the body to convert the carbohydrates you ate into fat stores around your belly, thighs, buttocks and other areas.

Carbohydrates are not totally the bad guys if you limit them and balance them with low-fat protein this will keep your insulin levels balanced. I like this diet because it’s not so much a diet, it’s more of a eating plan. The only problem I have with the zone diet is calculating meals and snacks every day is not totally convenient, with 5 hours of exercise a week and a variety of balanced meals consisting of low gi carbs, protein and veg is a simpler formula to lose weight.

THE SOUTH BEACH DIET

The south beach to me is an improved version of the atkins diet because it does allow “good” carbohydrates like fruit and foods with a low glycemic (Gi) index. The south beach diet gives you the freedom to snack all day if you feel the need to and not to worry about counting calories.

This diet is a complete waste of time because if you give people in search of losing weight the go-ahead to eat a portion as big as they like, they probably will, I know I would if I didn’t know any better. Even eating the healthiest foods if you consume too much you will still put on weight.

WEIGHT WATCHERS

Weight watchers have created their own brand of foods with low calories from full dinners to ice cream. I must say weight watchers have tried to make counting calories as simple as they can here by running a points system.

Their point system runs something like this: each food has a point value ranging from 0 for jelly to 8 for pizza. Depending on your bodyweight, you are allowed a certain amount of points daily, if you stay under your points you lose weight.

With weight watchers you are allowed to bank points and use them over days, exercise also earns you points. When you’re feeling down in the dumps or lacking in the motivation department you can go to daily weight watchers meetings and get great tips and motivation from others who have overcome their obstacles and achieved there goals.

I believe weight watchers has stood the test of time because they focus more on long term healthy eating rather than restrictive dieting, we are all human and sometimes we desire some of our favorite dessert or pizza without having to feel like a failure. I feel this is totally acceptable and is a good approach to achieving your goals.

THE GI DIET

This diet definitely takes the No.1 spot for me, because it’s more of a eating plan than a restrictive diet. The GI diet also teaches you that carbs are not the bad guys after all, it’s the type of carbs you eat that is important.

Put simply the GI diet is a scale which charts how quickly a food is converted into sugar in the body. Foods that chart as a high G.I number are converted into sugar more quickly than foods that have a low G.I number, the scale is based on a rating of 1 to 100.

So why is the G.I number important?

If a food is rated high on the G.I scale your body is more likely to store fat, this is due to insulin which is the primary storage hormone in your body and is used to help get nutrients into the different cells of your body. High G.I foods raise our blood sugar so rapidly that insulin has to be released in our body to bring our blood sugar down to a normal baseline, in order for insulin to bring our blood sugar levels down it has to store the sugar

It’s a simple stimulus – response system that works to keep blood sugar levels in balance in the body.

So how does this affect your fat loss?

I’ll tell you how, just remember when insulin is present in your bloodstream, your body is in STORAGE mode and will NOT release fat from your fat cells to burn. So when your blood sugar levels are high, your body isn’t burning fat.

Another thing is when your blood sugar is high, your body is using that blood sugar for energy instead of using fat. Sugar is the preferred fuel for your body because it’s easier to use, but it confuses the body so the body takes a guess and always releases too much insulin to bring your blood sugar level down but too much insulin results in bringing your blood sugar levels too low leaving you feeling dizzy and lethargic craving for more sugary foods to perk yourself up again, this is where the vicious cycle starts.

How do you stop this cycle?

To stop this vicious cycle you need keep your blood sugar levels stable so your body stays in fat burning mode instead of STORAGE mode. You accomplish this by focusing on eating low G.I carbs (every G.I diet book gives you a list of low G.I foods)

When you eat low G.I foods, the carbs are converted into sugar at a slower, steadier rate into the body, this way your body doesn’t have to panick and send out extra reserves of insulin in an emergency response, also your blood sugar levels will not drop so suddenly leaving you craving for more sugar an hour later.

The steady state you recieve from consuming low G.I foods will allow your body to access stored bodyfat and use this fat for energy instead of constantly relying on blood sugar. The bonus… you don’t get as hungry and you feel more energised throughout the day with a leaner body to go with it.

G.I diet: A eating plan for life

Another advantage of the G.I diet is that it focuses on good amounts of protein, healthy fats and fiber, which is a well balanced diet.

The concept of the G.I diet is scientifically sound because it works and can be maintained for the rest of your life unlike many fad diets which cannot. Eating low G.I foods for fat loss can have a positive impact not only on your fat loss but on your mood and well being as well.

A diet that focuses on natural, unprocessed foods such as whole grains, quality lean proteins, healthy fats and lots of fiber is no doubt going to be a effective diet

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