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Foundations of Fat Loss: Weight Loss Basics

Weight Training For Fat Loss: The Holy Trinity

How to Turn Your Body Into a Fat Burning Furnace

Down and Dirty High Intensity Cardio Secrets

Carb Manipulation: Your Simple Guide to Looking Good Naked

Getting that Elusive "Six- Pack"

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What makes a person gain fat- is it dietary fat or too many calories?
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Eugene Thong: Bar none, the primary factor in body fat gain is an excess of dietary calories- and it doesn't matter where those calories came from.

Consuming a greater amount of calories that you use up in a day will eventually cause storage of that extra energy in the warehouse of your body- adipose tissue (fat cells).

Individuals looking to lose body fat are often cautioned not to consume foods high in fat, but this is a because fat is the most concentrated form of calories (delivering approximately 9 calories per gram consumed, not because it turns directly into body fat.

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Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Their Role in Weight Loss 

Eating For Energy- Avoid the Mid- Day Crash

7 Simple Guidelines for Living a Healthier Lifestyle

12 Completely Random Tips That Will Help You Shed The Pounds

I eat pretty healthy and work out when I can, but I still have a muffin top! You know, that extra fat/love handles on the sides of the lower back and hips. How do I get rid of that?

Is the "Calories Burned" Function on Cardio Machines Accurate?

How many hours at the gym is enough to lose weight?

Is cardio the best way to get toned? I'm a mom just starting to get back into working out after a long layoff off due to work and family commitments. I haven't been to the gym in a little over 2 years even though I kept the membership and I feel like I'm starting from scratch. I need to lose about 30 pounds and want to shape up as soon as possible.

Is it possible to lose weight and gain muscle at the same time?

I heard a good way to do abdominal exercises is on a Swiss Ball. Is it better than doing crunches with an ab roller or on the floor?

How Do I Know If I Am Exercising Too Much? Every Once In a While I'll Get Exercise "Bug" and Over- Do it and Injure Myself or Get Sick

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