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Since losing 40 pounds and 4 pant sizes, I’ve been a big proponent of strength training. Here’s an article by fitness model Kim Dolan Leto about combining cardio and strength training to turn your body into a lean, mean fat burning machine. Enjoy!
Coach MaShelle |
Turn Yourself Into a Fat Burning Machine by Kim Dolan Leto (via Oxygen Magazine) |
Come rain or shine commit to 1 hour a day 5 days a week split between weight training and cardio. This can be done at home or in a gym pop in a DVD, or sign up for a fun group exercise class. |
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According to intelligence studies, the tendency to set goals is the #1 predictor of success. Your fitness program is based on a goal. Increase your chance of reaching it by using these 5 smart goal-setting techniques.
#1. Change Your Mindset: Before you can ever hope to make fitness a long term lifestyle change, you have to change your mind set and deal with the emotional challenges that are impeding progress. Once you make up your mind that health and fitness is a priority, you’ll be more determined to do what it takes to reach your goals.
#2. Set a Long-Term Goal. Determine your ultimate fitness goal(s). Do you want to exercise more? Eat healthier meals? Or just feel better and healthier? This goal determines what exercise and nutrition plan you should follow. Before you do anything else, write that goal down. Memory studies indicate that the brain forgets 80% of detail within 24 hours and 99% within two weeks. Writing it down keeps you focused on what’s important.
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My weight loss transformation story isn’t tragic and it won’t make you cry. One day, I just got fed up with being overweight and decided to do something about it! Learn how it all got started for me.