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Saturday, December 19, 2009

How Your Weight Loss Can Stay Lost

By Dr. Jason Fowler

America's weight problems are now so well-known they're even fair game for jokes at the Oscars. "Americans really know how to fill up a seat," jibes Ellen DeGeneres, host of the 2007 Academy Awards.

The statistics are alarming. Sixty-five percent of Americans - 130 million in 2001 - are overweight. Fifteen percent of American children are overweight (up from four percent only 20 years ago). Health care costs related to overweight Americans has ballooned to $117 billion (that's billion) in 2003. And the numbers keep going up. The scales do not lie.

And yet, diet and weight-loss books fill our nation's bookstores. Low-carb diets. High-protein diets. The cabbage soup diet. The grapefruit diet. The raw foods diet. Most people we know have tried one or more of these. The new diet works for a while, then we can't take the deprivation any longer and break the diet. Then, horrifyingly, all the weight we lost comes right back, and we're right back where we started. Or possibly even a few pounds heavier. The very good news is that a real, long-lasting solution exists. The basics of this healthy approach to long-term weight loss have been known for decades. This solution is not a diet. It doesn't have a catchy name. There are, though, a few "magic" secrets to this food plan that works.

"Secret" Number 1 - eat six small meals throughout each day, separated by 2.5 to 3 hours "Secret" Number 2 - combine protein and carbohydrates in each meal "Secret" Number 3 - drink plenty of water (eight to ten glasses) throughout the day "Secret" Number 4 - eat two portions of vegetables each day "Secret" Number 5 - take one day off each week (a "free" day) and eat whatever you want, whenever you want Why combine protein and carbohydrate at each meal? This critical combination feeds our muscles by providing the amino acids (from protein) necessary to build and maintain muscle tissue, and the carbohydrate needed to shuttle the amino acids into the cells. If the carbs aren't there the protein does not get used. There's also a human performance benefit - eating balanced meals enables better cognitive/mental function. So we're not only getting healthier on this food plan, we're getting smarter!1

Why eat six times a day? Studies have shown this approach results in a faster metabolic rate, a lower percentage of body fat, and reduced "bad" cholesterol levels, all while maintaining lean muscle mass.2,3 Each meal contains approximately 300 calories (proteins and carbohydrates in each meal are in "portion" sizes). That's it! This sensible, easy approach to food allows you to eat everything - there are no restrictions. And, on your free day you can indulge, or not, letting your natural instincts guide you.

1Fischer K, et al: "Carbohydrate to protein ratio in food and cognitive performance in the morning." Physiol Behav 75(3):411-423, 2002 2Jenkins JD, et al: "Nibbling vs. gorging: metabolic advantages of increased meal frequency." NEJM 321(14):929-934, 1989 3Verboeket WP, et al: "Influence of feeding frequency on nutrient utilization in man: consequences for energy metabolism." Eur J Clin Nutr 43(3):161-169, 1991 - 17269

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Bison Buffalo Meat is a Great Source of Vitamin B12

By Kathryn Barry

Bison Buffalo Meat is quite possibly one of the leanest meats on the planet. It is actually lower in calories than chicken and turkey. Unlike those two white meats, bison has lots of vitamin B12.

Benefits of Eating Bison or Buffalo Meat

High amounts of essential proteins

Great source of blood building iron and B12

Comes with plenty of the B vitamins

Contains important minerals like copper, zinc, magnesium, and potassium

Very high in the mineral selenium

Not considered an allergenic food

E-coli should not be a problem with pasture raised bison

Excellent Omega 3 to Omega 6 ratio

One of the richest sources of CLA

Is considered low in cholesterol compared to chicken, beef, and pork

Lowest in fat compared to most fish, grain-fed beef, pork and chicken

Lowest calorie content of almost all meats and that includes chicken, pork, and grain-fed beef

Bison Buffalo Meat is one of the Best Vitamin B12 Food Sources

Vitamin B12 is essential to your neurological well being and also for the formation of your red blood cells. Another name for vitamin B12 is cobalamin and it's a very important vitamin.

Vitamin B12 is also essential for the formation of your DNA and when you are deficient in this vitamin you will face anemia.

A long term deficiency of this vitamin can lead to permanent damage of your brain and central nervous system and people who do not eat animal foods are at great risk.

Red meat is probably one of the best choices when opting for a vitamin b12 food and bison buffalo meat has one of the highest amounts of vitamin B12.

Tips to Help you Cook Bison

Grass-fed beef and Bison or Buffalo meat are very similar, although bison appears darker in color and imparts a sweeter flavor.

Grass-fed beef and bison meat are much less fatty than grain-fed beef.

These meats need to be cooked at shorter cooking times and at lower temperatures because they lack the marbling that is found in fattier cuts of beef like grain-fed beef.

If you over cook this meat, you will end up with a meat that is dry and isn't juicy. Shoot for rare to medium rare for the best results.

Although, cooking bison with water or liquid in a crock pot will help it to retain moisture. This meat will cook faster, so watch it carefully!

Bison spend most of their lives on grass and live a pretty unconfined life. This means that they are not usually given the drugs, chemicals, or hormones fed to other animals.

After almost becoming extinct at one point in history, bison are now raised on private ranches and number in the 300,000s. - 17269

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Burning Fat - Easy Tips To Use In Your Plan

By Josh Wintrop

Nutrition plays an important role in burning fat in addition to following a regular fitness work out program. Eating a diet made of few calories can improve how the body cuts weight. Taking care of the kinds of food to feed the body can help.

It is possible to do this by only feeding the body when it requires food. Emotional eating or indulging in the same even when not hungry can significantly cut on unnecessary calories.

You can have fun and delicious snacks to fill up in between meals times. Taking your favorite fruit or fresh juice without added sugars or sweeteners is ideal. Another consideration is to make healthy sandwiches or smoothies. This keep you feeling satiated which reduces on calories eaten throughout the day.

Another idea that can help you cut unnecessary energy fed to the body is substituting sodas or sweetened juices with plain and fresh water. This can significantly bring positive changes when on a weight loss plan. Water contains no calories and hydrates the body. It also cleanses and detoxifies the system. These functions are very important when working on a weight loss diet.

The benefit of keeping away from high calorie junk food and drinks is that it significantly cuts on excess and unnecessary energy fed to the body. It is possible to see positive results with time if the rest of the plan is followed alongside this habit. The best practice to include in your weight loss plan is to have almost all your food sources from nutritious and wholesome foods. This can bring a significant amount of weight loss when followed with a daily fitness routine.

Taking junk food alongside a fat loss plan easily sabotages your efforts. A small serving is rich in calories. Grazing on junk food easily causes you to exceed on your daily calorie requirement.

A valuable tip is to plan what you want to eat before starting the day or week. You can do this by establishing the necessary quantity of energy your body requires to lose weight and when calories are exceeded. It is vital to have nutritious compounds in your diet as they provide a healthy body that can easily burn fat. This also develops muscles which are useful for providing active metabolism which brings about weight loss.

By eating a diet from all food sources you can easily achieve proper nutrition. It also allows you to take the right amount of nutrition. Fish, poultry, low fat dairy products whole meal bread, brown rice and whole grain grains are useful to the body. Take water and large servings of fruits and vegetables. Such foods build, repair and maintain the good health of your system which helps in burning fat. - 17269

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Is There a Safe Way To Lose Weight Fast?

By Tony Jallit

Many people are uninformed about how to weight loss and protect their health. They believe that the only ways to drop weight are to exercise themselves into exhaustion and avoid their favorite foods. However, going to extremes is the wrong approach. Moderate amounts of exercise and dieting are more effective. The fact is, some diets don't help a bit. Others are of use only to a certain limited extent. The good news is that there is a proven way to achieve significant weight loss, and it's called Top Secret Fat Loss Secret.

A female doctor from Arizona has shared the truth about why people are fat and unhealthy. That's good news but better yet she has a cure to destroy fat in the human body at it's source and this has the drug a food industries very uneasy.

Suzanne Gudakunst wants to use her knowledge of medicine to inform people about their bodies, and dispel common myths.

Her secrets don't involve any tricks, weird new diets, or bizarre exercises to perform while watching television.

You can avoid all of this insanity by trying out her secret detox remedy, which works on your major organs and your digestive system. Her detox diet has met with great success, as users report stunningly positive effects.

According to her there are parasitic organisms that live in the digestive tract that can make you gain weight and feel ill because they feed off your bowels. People have various degrees of it. There are living parasites in the digestive tracts of 99% of people who don't detox their system. The doctor from Arizona has worked steadily for six years to come up with several treatments to rid the body of these dangerous, possibly fatal parasites that multiply in the intestines. She noted that 98% of morbidly obese patients who were at high risk of mortality and were treated showed 100% rate of success and effectiveness.

Dr. Suzanne Gudakunst, creator of the innovative Top Secret Fat Loss Secret program, believes that lowering food consumption and dieting will not lead to weight loss. Her theory is that obesity is caused by parasites and plaques that are present in our bodies. These poisons accumulate in our systems, causing fat to build up and leaving our bodies with no way to battle back. It is necessary to detox your body to remove these toxins, and thus bring about weight loss.

Removing the plaque in your body will help you drop the weight quickly! Check out detoxweightlossdiet.com for helpful information. - 17269

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Suffering From Vitamin Deficiency

By Weber Hoffer

For us to keep our body and minds healthy and in good shape, we need to provide them with the vital nutrients and food they require. Vitamins are essential for the development of we humans and all life in the planet, their name clearly implies that.

Most of us get the vitamins we need from our food and dietary regime, but there are cases when people aren't able to obtain the vitamins, not only because of malnutrition but also as a result of conditions such as malabsorption and certain diets that are not complete.

An example of diets and deficiencies are the vegan and vegetarian diets. They are promoted for a healthier living, but you must know that over time following them, you'll develop a vitamin B12 deficiency since it is only found in animal food. In this case, you'll need supplementation.

What can occur if we don't obtain enough vitamins? Over time we'll develop the signs of vitamin deficiency. These symptoms will vary greatly depending on which vitamin are we talking about. For example a D deficiency will lead to poor bone and muscle development.

Deficiencies of vitamins need to be treated with good supplementation. Over a period of time and according to the severity the signs will start to vanish and we'll enjoy good health again, for this it is essential proper evaluation.

There are different types of supplementation, from oral supplementation in the form of pills or sublingual vitamin to injections that go right away to the bloodstream. Vitamin B12 shots are sued to elevate energy levels.

It is important to know that the symptoms of vitamin deficiencies are not exclusive to them, some symptoms can be a sign of other underlying problems, so the best idea is to go visit your doctor and go through all proper testing to see if you are indeed having a vitamin deficiency. - 17269

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How Lose Pounds Quickly ?- That's The Question!

By Squadoo Fatarie

Get this! Get it now! Muffins are cupcakes in disguise. Yes the secret is out. The swiftest way to shed pounds is to stop eating junk. Cut out all the high-fat, treats and nibbles. Stop finishing the kids' left-overs and picking at the pot while cooking.

How to lose weight quickly? Become a conscious eater. Eat with grace and reverence for your food. Write down everything you eat, count the calories and become very consciously conscious of what you are eating and drinking. Cut out all wheat, dairy and sugar and anything that isn't food.

Get yourself to your local herbalist or educated healthfood store owner. Start to build a medication cupboard of teas, and herbal cures that can help to extend metabolism, improve health, clear out the bowel and purge the whole system.

Naturopaths, diet consultants and dieticians all have ideas about how they will help you to lose weight quickly . Check out this turbulence training review for the best turbulence training exercises. However most would accept that slow steady weight loss over a healthy period is best in keeping the weight off long term. Long term weight loss requires a change in way of life, fast weight loss may be good for an event or a special dress, it isn't sustainable unless a variety of factors change as well.

Increase moderate exercise, decrease the amount of stress in your life or take 5 from it. Try a voice snooze ( rest your voice for several hours, keep a pad of paper and a pencil nearby for emergency talking ), try meditation ( learn how to sit in stillness, remember meditation builds the muscle of concentration ), Try a silent retreat, no one to chat to but yourself and the added benefit that the food is usually easy, brown and full with few or limited stimulants.

What does a voice sleep or a silent retreat have to do with fast weight loss? We gain weight for a number of reasons, excluding hormonal imbalances, generally there's some psycho / emotional issues that we try to fill up or avoid. Passing time quietly can help us to become conscious of what feelings we are suppressing or avoiding.

How to lose weight quickly? For a big day a liquid fast will do, for long-term results, you have got to change your lifestyle! - 17269

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The HCG Low Calorie Diet, Day 4

By Amelia Handley

So this morning in my Google Alert I got some interesting information about HCG Diet Direct. (I set up a google alert for them when I was researching various distribution companies for HCG). They are now ranked #1 in the diet and weight loss category at Ranking.com and they score a 10 out of 10 at TrustGauge.com. I had to call Lisa so she could pass the word on to her malcontent husband. He doubted my ability to judge the authenticity of a company online when I was talking Lisa into doing the diet with me. That's such a perfect "I told you so" moment that I just couldn't pass it up!

But enough of that extra chatter. We'll get right on to the basics of how I did on Day 4. And actually I feel I need to clarify that it's actually Day 6 of the diet. The first two were loading days so I've been on the low calorie portion of the diet for 4 days. Loading was so different from the low calorie portion that I tend to blow it off as if it wasn't part of the diet, but it's apparently a very important part of the program.

So now that we're clear you won't be confused when I say that on Day 6 I got up and weighed myself first thing. And first thing I discovered that for the first time since starting the diet I went up! Dang it all! I'm now 164 pounds. It must have been those few bites of Chick-Fil-A and Panda Express I stole from the kids plates on Saturday coming back to haunt me. I'm avoiding the food court from now on for sure.

So I took my HCG and drank several glasses of water throughout the morning. Then I took my HCG again and started to think about making lunch. I had packaged up a bunch of individual serving sized packages of the chili I made so I decided to go with one of those. I warmed one up and whipped out the Spicy 3 Pepper crackers that are so amazing. I decided to cut up my apple and drip lemon on it. I heard this mentioned in some of the HCG diet reviews. It was really, really good.

I bought some huge (not very cute, but HUGE) plastic cups that I've been using to make sure I get enough water throughout the day. I fill one up and cart it around with me throughout the day so I always have a massive amount of easily accessible water on hand. I think it's helping me get more water in. For dinner I attempted a new recipe: Rosemary and Chicken. And I totally messed it up. Apparently marinating is important (who knew, right?) I'll have to try that one again later.

I tried a new kind of tea: Red Zinger. It was alright. I'm still not attached to any herbal teas. But I'm going to get another flavor and give it another go. I'll have to run through some of the HCG diet reviews and see what other dieters got attached to. Too bad hot cocoa isn't allowed. That's SO easy for me to get attached to; it's just not healthy in any way whatsoever. - 17269

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The Best Foods That Make You Lose Weight

By Melissa Newton

If you want to trim down and remove excess pounds in your body, then you have a lot of options to choose from considering that there are numerous weight loss methods in the market today. One of the best among them is to use the natural way by feasting on foods that make you lose weight. These are generally fruits and green leafy vegetables which contain sufficient nutritional amount that promotes increased burning of calories and fats especially during strenuous physical activities.

A few examples are cabbage and celery which you should eat daily if you strive for a thinner, healthier body. They are great because they are converted to energy in the body very efficiently. Excess energy is converted to fats in your body, but fruits and vegetables consume a lot of energy when being digested. In this case you will end up losing weight if you eat them instead of their fattening alternatives.

Next time you want some cake or ice cream, something sweet, go with some fruit like grapes or strawberries. They are sweet like the other desserts you crave but don't contain fats or near the amount of sugar as their guilt inducing substitutes, they also have many nutrients your body needs. Choosing fruit instead of dessert is a great way to lose weight.

Aside from regular consumption of foods that make you lose weight, this should be along with daily exercise in order to maximize the effects of your weight loss program. This is very essential because your body needs to burn more fats and calories in order to shred off those unwanted pounds; this can efficiently be accomplished when your metabolism is also increased during strenuous activities like exercise. You will also observe that the most effective weight loss products are generally promoted by taking them along with regular exercise in order to achieve your desired results in due time.

Eat right and exercise frequently, and you will be on your way to a sexy lean body in no time flat. Start with the diet changes like eating fruits and vegetables, and then include daily exercise and your lifestyle transformation will be complete. - 17269

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Top Secret Fat Loss Secret: Is It The Real Deal?

By Melissa Newton

We shall conduct a Top Secret Fat Loss Secret Review in order to assess the effect of this top rated diet program in efficiently eliminating excess pounds in your body. This program mainly consists of a book written by Dr. Suzanne Gudakunst which talks about dieting in relations with our digestive system. Dr. Gudakunst is a specialist on human digestive system and colon with seven years of extensive experience and various researches in these fields; her book aims to make more people become aware on the working process of our digestive system so that they can relate it with the best diet plan well suited for their specific needs.

Now for our Top Secret Fat Loss Secret review, this book that is included in the program consists of 49 pages that are stuffed to the brim with ways to prepare your food that are most beneficial in your goal to lose weight; along with the different metabolic states of our body. It also discusses very useful tips on what foods you should eat, including carbohydrates and proteins, along with how often you should be eating them. It even teaches you how much water you need to be drinking along with whatever you are eating for the best outcome.

One of the great things about this program is that Dr. Gudakunst included quizzes to help you evaluate and find out what your micronutrient ratio is, this will really help you discover the type of diet that is best for you to improve your metabolism with out much effort.

Furthermore, it is also available online where you can easily update your improvement and further update you of your current digestive patterns. Furthermore, this program includes an effective and quick detox plan which is already incorporated in your diet plan that will also help improve the health of your colon by cleansing it free from the buildup of toxins in your body as a result of your consumption of unhealthy foods.

I did find one minus with the program, there is no required exercise. Any highly effective weight loss program usually requires regular exercise if you want to receive the maximum results. It is alright, because I am letting you know that you absolutely need to include regular exercise with whatever weight loss program you use. I have concluded in this Top Secret Fat Loss Secret review that this is a good program if you want to lose weight and life a healthy lifestyle. - 17269

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Fabulous Acupressure Massage Contain By Massage Chairs

By Joshua Oswald

Acupressure massage is an ancient healing art. Acupressure uses the application of pressure to the body's acupressure points. Acupressure seeks to regulate the flow of energy throughout the body. It helps to bring the body back into its natural balance. This ancient healing art has been advanced by technology and is now available in the best massage chairs.

There are different types of acupressure based on the traditional trigger points in the body. The differences between the types are the rhythms, techniques and pressures used. For instance, Shiatsu is a subset of acupressure massage and is its most famous form. Other techniques involve applying firm pressure for 3 to 5 seconds on trigger points. Another technique involves using a pressing pressure with an intermittent tapping action. Yet another technique involves slow pressure on the trigger points to induce whole body relaxation.

Many of the best massage chair brands like Panasonic, Omega and Sanyo include a body scan technology to accurately identify an individual persons acupressure points. The software then adjusts the massage for each person. There are over 300 acupressure points that have been identified throughout the body. Acupressure uses these trigger points to manipulate the flow of energy throughout the body and to help to remove blockages.

Everybody is unique and thanks to technology today, so will you acupressure massage. Top massage therapists know to adjust the massage to suit each individual. This same logic has been integrated into the best massage chairs. These recliners chart your body to find your trigger points. This information is compiled into a virtual map. The program in the recliner then provides a massage based on your own virtual map. Imagine your chair honing in on your specific trouble areas providing relief.

Some people love massages to just tune out the world. It is a peaceful and relaxing experience as you close your eyes and listen to the soft music. Let its undulating rhythms and tempos take you to your special place. Just slip on the headphones and use the recliner's MP3 player to make your own spa environment. Close your eyes and let your mechanical masseuse work their iron fingers to your heart's content.

The utilization of acupressure improves lymph flow. The lymph system is the cleaner of last resort. What the blood does not clean is left for the lymph system. Acupressure helps to flush more toxins from the system. You may not know that acupressure also provides these benefits:

Less muscle discomfort; Increases in joint mobility; Improved flexibility; More positive outlook

The ancient Chinese pioneered the use of acupressure massage. They discovered that your trigger points are correlated to greater healing and longevity. These treatments were effective if done on a recurring basis. This is perhaps the greatest challenge of massage is getting it done frequently. Now, with massage chairs, one can have affordable access to these important therapies. Getting recurring massage from an economic perspective is much cheaper with a massage recliner. - 17269

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Different Bodybuilding Exercises For Different Muscles

By Ernest Moore

When deciding to do a body building program, routines are essential to be successful in any efforts to sculpt muscles. While there are specific types of exercises to benefit different muscles, developing a routine for the types of muscles and the number of repetitions for each exercise will greatly enhance efforts to meet individual goals. In developing individual bodybuilding routines, the first step is establishing the muscle groups that are to be worked and how often.

By establishing a bodybuilding schedule for up to a week at a time, or more, the schedule can allow time for some muscles to relax while others are being worked. This can be especially beneficial in the first days of bodybuilding.

For example, one of the typical bodybuilding routines may require workouts three times a week with one day off. On Monday, the workout would be for the chest and triceps, Wednesday for the biceps and back and on Friday, the shoulders and legs. The remainder of the days would be scheduled off. The most common bodybuilding routines will consist of six to 10 reps on each type of workout and for many bodybuilders, as they increase the weight they decrease the number of repetitions.

Different Exercises For Different Muscles

For each muscle group there are different bodybuilding routines that can be used. Some of the more basic ones could include, for leg muscles; squats, leg extensions and leg curls and for shoulders lateral raises and shrugs. Three or four repetitions of each on the days the bodybuilding routines call for those muscles to be worked.

Whatever muscle workout is scheduled as well as the number of reps, the bottom line to make the routine successful is going to be the dedication of the person performing the workout routine and their focus on staying with the plan. To make bodybuilding routines complete the job of sculpting the body or even just helping to tone the specific muscles, once started the routine needs to continue until meeting the desired results.

When developing individual bodybuilding routines the person will need to focus on their individual needs. There may be bodybuilders who need more work on their biceps and triceps than on their backs or chest muscles. In those instances, the bodybuilding routines that were adopted can be changed to work the muscles as needed. Working out in a gym with a professional trainer available can be a plus in helping to develop an individual routine that will work for that person. - 17269

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Keep Body Building Equipment Simple

By Robert Harvard

When it comes to body building, many people think they need to join a gym in order to reach the results their after. This simply isn't true, as you can get the results your after in the comfort of your own home; you just need the proper bodybuilding equipment. First, you have to determine what your goals are. If your goal is to get big, then you can build your base using the most basic of equipment. It's only after you hit a plateau that you may need to go heavier.

In the beginning, however, you only need a couple of dumbbells or a workout machine to get the results you're after. In fact, all the bodybuilding equipment you need can be purchased at your local department store for less than a hundred dollars in most cases.

Dumbbell Workouts

Using dumbbells as your bodybuilding equipment is a great way to get the results you're after. If you're using the bodybuilding equipment at a gym, there are usually racks of dumbbells in various denominations so that you don't have to pause too long between sets. If you're working out at home, it's a good idea to purchase a set of plate dumbbells. Plate dumbbells can be switched quickly from light to heavy, depending on the body part you're working, and you don't have to wait for someone to finish their set, as you would at a gym.

Machines

Using machines as bodybuilding equipment is also great. If you're working out at a gym, using the machine bodybuilding equipment will enable you to build your base using proper form and lighter weights. As you get better, you'll want to move to free weights to increase your muscle size and endurance. If you're at home, a machine purchased online or at a fitness store, such as the Bowflex, will help you reach your goals in no time.

It must be noted that, no matter what type of bodybuilding equipment you're using, you should remember to keep safety first in mind. Never lift too heavy, remember to keep proper form, and remember to get plenty of rest between workouts.

Whether you're at a gym or at home, having the proper bodybuilding equipment is not enough. You must learn how to use the equipment correctly so that you can maximize your results. Just remember to keep to your routine, keep your expectations realistic, and more importantly never give up. - 17269

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