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Now don’t get all excited. We don’t have any magic wand solutions that will take the place of exercise and eating right. But we do have a few foods that could help you on your journey to rid yourself of excess flab. Hungry Girl ’s here with the scoop… LEAN PROTEIN To put it simply, protein takes a lot of effort for the body to break down and digest. A lot more than, say, fat. So while your body is working hard to process that protein, you’re burning calories. HG tip — eat fish! Chances are you’re not getting enough of it. Not only is fish a fabulous source of lean protein, BUT many types are full of those Omega-3 fatty acids you’re always hearing about. Beans are also a wonderful source of protein. And it’s no secret how we feel about our friend the soybean. (Let’s have a cheer for veggie patties and soy-meats!) WHOLE GRAINS Belly fat is not particularly cute on anyone (except maybe babies), so it’s exciting news that whole grains can do a number on that stubborn flab around your mi...

The Ultimate Weight Loss Secret about Getting Rid Of Belly Fat There is a reason why you should not compare yourself with anyone, and the reason is that you are DIFFERENT than the rest. When it comes to weight loss, you are free to take advice of your friends and well wishers, but don’t think those suggestions would work for you, because your body is different than theirs. If someone suggests you a weight loss program that has worked for them, make sure to test it on yourself first before going into it with full gear. You see, there is no diet plan that would work for everyone. Similarly, there are exercises that work for others but may not work for you. You need to identify the kind of food and exercise that suits your body and then work accordingly to achieve your weight loss goal. Everybody is trying to find ultimate solution regarding getting rid of belly fat. Here are four ways to do that: 1. Find workouts that work for you, and stick to them: Earlier in this article I tol...

Getting Rid Of Belly Fat: Top 3 Facts About Diet and Weight Loss Here are the top three facts about diet and weight loss! If You want to read recent article on getting rid of belly fat , click on that link. 1.Over-eating is any day better than under-eating: One of the biggest weight loss mistakes people make is to starve themselves or go into a crash dieting mode. And then there are some people try to survive on low-calorie diets. Binge eating is a common phenomenon among these groups of people. And let me tell you that binge eating is far more dangerous than overeating. This tip will help you in getting rid of belly fat. Let’s say that on a given day, you are unusually hungrier than ever! Okay, the solution is simple: eat more than your normal diet. Do you think that you will consume more calories as a result of it? You sure will, but a few extra calories won’t make you fat! If you eat healthy foods and if you eat a little more of them, you won’t get any fatter, because you need t...

Feel like a kid again — and burn serious calories — with these easy tips By Danielle Kosecki, Prevention The Monkey Bar Gymnasium, a Madison, WI, health club specializing in playground style routines that incorporate running, jumping, crawling, and climbing, proves you don't need cardio machines to slim down. Of its members, 85% work out 3 times a week — triple the national average — and they drop an average of 17 pounds of fat in 2 months. Try these grownup versions of favorites from your youth. 1. IF YOU LOVED: HULA HOOPING Try: HOOP DANCING Slightly oversized fitness hoops are easier to keep aloft than a kid's version as you twirl your way to a sculpted midsection. Burn: 306 calories/hour* 2. IF YOU LOVED: CLIMBING TREES Try: ROCK CLIMBING Indoor walls challenge balance, strength, and coordination to keep your brain and body in top shape. Burn: 528 calories/hour* 3. IF YOU LOVED: JUMPING ON A TRAMPOLINE Try: REBOUNDING Bouncing on a minitrampoline blasts fat without putti...

RW honors 34 people who have defied expectations and inspire all us all. By running they have pushed their lives even further. Compiled by the Editors of Runner's World More on MSN Health & Fitness Running is a powerful force that offers rewards greater than a trim physique or a finisher's medal. It also has the capacity to transform our minds and spirits, and to improve the lives of others. Take the 34 people we honor here — the Runner's World Heroes of Running 2007. By defying expectations, breaking barriers, and leading future generations, they remind us that the simple act of moving forward can have a profound impact. There's the 88-year-old ultrarunner who's made it his life's work to lead us where no runner had gone before, the cancer survivor who launched a worldwide movement against the disease, and two young superstars who are pumping new life into American distance racing. Through their stories, we hope you'll be inspired to explore the full p...

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8 moves to keep, 8 to ditch By Selene Yeager , Selene Yeager is a health journalist and author/coauthor of more than two dozen book titles. Thirty-six-year-old Laura Metcalf has been doing ab work for 15 years. "I do countless crunches at the gym," says the active mom, who lives in Indianapolis. "But when a trainer recommended I try a full sit-up, I couldn't believe how hard it was to do just one," says Metcalf, who now vows to do a few sit-ups instead of dozens of crunches. Believe it or not, she'll see better, faster results if she does. In fact, a lot of the moves you see--and maybe do--every day in the gym aren't the best way to strengthen your muscles, says former Olympic coach and Ormond Beach, FL, strength-training consultant Harvey Newton. "There's a lot of 'bodybuil...