Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Need to Lose Weight in a Specific Area?

By Darrel S Scott

So you have been losing those pounds and are closer to your weight goal ever day, but still have some areas that could do with toning up and tightening the skin. After all the time and effort you have put in, it can be very depressing to keep working out without seeing real improvement in those stubborn areas.

It could be very well possible that your abs start looking awesome but your thighs are still too heavy. Or maybe you are delighted about your killer legs but your belly is still lose and flabby.

Is there really a way to successfully target your problem areas?

Although you can be successful tightening some muscles and reducing weight in some areas of your body you need to be careful because there are many scam exercise equipment pieces out there that are big on the promises, big on the cost, and pathetic on the outcome. And dont waste any of your money on creams or pills to fix your problem areas.

But there are some things you can do to help fix your trouble spots.

- Stay on a healthy and balanced diet. It can be so frustrating to see all your fat disappear except for on that once specific spot, but that does not mean you should just forget about it. If you stick with your diet, your body will eventually use the fat stored even in your problem spots.

No matter how much you crave sugar or fast food, please dont go overboard.

- Make sure you are doing the right exercise for the areas you are targeting. I know I just told you that the gadgets dont work, but there are many specific exercises that will help you speed up the toning of certain areas of your body. Read up on what these exercises are, the advice of experts will save you a lot of time and make your efforts more effective.

Unfortunately exercise and diet are not the only factors in determining our body shape. Our genes also play a part in how our bodies are shaped. You may have inherited your grandmas husky thighs just as you inherited her blond hair. But thats not to say that you cant alter heredity by eating the proper foods and finding muscle specific exercises to shave away those extra inherited pounds on those legs.

- Allow yourself enough time. You cant completely change your body in a matter of a few days or even weeks, but you can see some results over time, even in those problem areas. Make sure your goals are realistic without putting a lot of stress on yourself.

Motivation and education are key when it comes to reshaping your body. Working out the right way can have a great effect on what your body will look like, even though it might sometimes take a bit longer than you expected. Educate yourself on which methods are most effective when it comes to targeting your problems areas.

Stay clear from magical fixes and fast solutions. Instead learn how to effectively combine both exercise and a healthy diet to get the body you always dreamed of! - 16004

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