UPS? Are You Bringing My HCG?

By Amelia Handley

This is Article 8. If you've missed the first seven articles...go backwards and catch up because it's a series that will take you right through my process as I do the HCG diet. My friend, Lisa, is doing it with me. It should be great. (Well...it will be tough, but the results should be great!) At the moment I'm just waiting for my package from UPS! I ordered it the day before yesterday so I keep trying to tell myself that it's too soon to expect a package that I didn't expedite in the first place, but I can't quite stop glancing out the window when a vehicle goes by.

I called Lisa to make sure she hadn't received her's before me and she hasn't seen hide nor hair of the delivery man either; so at least that's good news. Online shopping has made a spoiled brat of me; not only do I expect to be able to buy HCG with a Mastercard, Visa or Discover card, but I expect to be able to buy it online and to see it delivered to my door within the week. I've got high expectations, I know. But that's what happens when you're dealing with a savvy, online shopper.

So far my high expectations have been met. I did buy HCG with a Mastercard, Visa or Discover card (I chose Visa this time around...I try to take turns so no one card feels more loved than the others). And I did purchase the product online which is another aspect of my high retail expectations. And I have no reason to believe that my high expectations for speedy delivery will not be met. I did already receive a status update that changed it from ordered to "shipped." And that was within 4 hours of my initial order (I checked).

So I'm pretty happy with HCG Diet Direct so far. Their website was easy, informative. Their checkout process was secure and simple. And I did have the option to expedite my package; I just didn't want to pay extra since I wasn't really in that big of a rush. So the fact that I keep checking my porch for a package that hasn't yet arrived is entirely my fault. I just need to calm down a bit and pretend I know how to be patient. To distract myself I've been pulling up different recipes posted online for use with the HCG diet. They're pretty much EVERYWHERE! I'm not sure if some of them are actually following the rules, though.

So I decided before I try any or even print any off I need to get my official instructions and guidelines from HCG Diet Direct (not to mention their cookbook that will be included in my order). That way I won't be disappointed if any of the supposedly HCG approved recipes I'm finding online actually aren't what HCG Diet Direct would label "approved."

I'm absolutely going to follow the rules. No bending; no breaking! That's my motto. I've heard that's what you've got to do in order to see the results you want. So I'm all for it! - 17274

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Amelia Handley studied exercise science in college with a minor in Nutrition. Yet she still found herself veering from diet to diet in order to control her weight. With HCG Diet Direct she's found a program that allows her to combine her desire to control her own body weight with her education and not feel off balance.

Fitness Tips for Bodybuilding and Weight Training

By Richard K. Love

Bodybuilding is not just about increasing muscle size and strength. It offers several health benefits as well as it complements your usual cardiovascular routine. Bodybuilding can also reduce body fat while building up lean muscles and improve endurance. Read on if you are new to bodybuilding to understand these basic bodybuilding guidelines.

1. Set realistic goals. Bodybuilding is not a shortcut to attain your desired body but rather a continuous process towards fitness. Be honest with yourself about how much time you can commit to this endeavor. Your results will largely depend on the time and effort you put into your training. You should design a bodybuilding program that you can perform over several weeks.

2. Don't forget about cardio. Cardiovascular training will help you build stamina and endurance, and will complement your weight training routine. However, it's easy to overdo cardio when you're getting started; limit cardio sessions to just 30 minutes, 3-4 times per week to get the most out of your workouts.

3. Diversify your training. Author Bill Pearl of "Getting Stronger", a bodybuilding and weight lifting book, underscores the importance of altering or changing routines regularly. Change your training every four to six weeks to work out different muscle groups and keep your training sessions fresh and enjoyable.

4. Wear the right attire. Injuries can be avoided by wearing proper gym attire. Just make sure you are comfortable with your clothes and shoes. Consider buying quality training apparel and gear.

5. Measure your results. Measuring your results helps in increasing your motivation and long-term commitment because the practice allows you to see your progress concretely. Consider keeping a workout log, measuring your body before and after a workout, and taking photos of yourself to keep track of your progress.

6. Practice mental concentration. One of the benefits of bodybuilding is the mind-body connection you'll develop as you increase resistance and push yourself to your fullest potential. Focus on really understanding how your body is responding to certain workouts, and what it takes for you to push through those challenging sets. You'll need focus and self-discipline to keep going, but the results will be well worth the extra effort!

You would need to invest effort and time to get your desired results out of bodybuilding and weight training. You can achieve your results faster by creating a solid training program, follow your training schedule and by applying fundamental fitness principles. - 17274

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Tips On Where To Buy Bodybuilding Supplements Online

By Ricardo d Argence

Most bodybuilding supplements are very costly without a discount. You will usually have to buy your bodybuilding supplements online if you are searching for the best price. Health food and drugstores, which are privately owned, can give good prices on supplements; nevertheless, such stores are often rare.

Bodybuilding.com. Is deemed by many as one of the greatest supplement websites on the internet, as they will give you significant discounts on your favorite discount bodybuilding supplement that you are wanting.

This website has superb offers at a great price reduction. There are 50 of the most popular supplements that are provided for you to purchase. It is important to look at the top products because they are at the top of the list for a reason.

World Class Nutrition. WCN is a wonderful place for when you are looking for good prices for discount bodybuilding supplements. Available to buy are diet ECA, antioxidants, appetite suppressors, anti aging products and much more. This is a good store as they provide almost everything you want to get the body you desire at a good price.

All their products and bodybuilding supplements are highly sought after and they carry popular name brands. ProCore Advance by Kemistry, Powerdrol by BCI, Testatrol Testosterone Booster, Ester-Bol Orals by Fizogen, No Xplode and many other supplements are on offer.

Building Bodies. The Building Bodies club is known all over the world for providing a large selection of discount bodybuilding supplements. You will get discounts and find sales on hundreds of products, which are great for your pocketbook.

Do not forget to include shipping costs when looking for the best deals to make sure you get good value. Keep in mind that several products come in many sizes and quantities, so keep an eye on the product details.

Some supplements may be much lower in price on another site only because you are viewing two items that are the same, nevertheless one may be much larger than the other may. It is a good idea to buy a smaller amount at first to see if the product is working properly for you.

It is imperative that one follows the directions that are written on the labels to prevent overloading the body with supplements, which can be dangerous and often counterproductive, and it will waste your time and money as well. An overload of protein or creatine can harm your kidneys and liver. You body is only able to process so much protein at one time, so it is highly recommended and sensible to spread out your consumption. - 17274

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Infrared Saunas Can Give You Business Income

By Thomas Green

The advent of infrared technology has widened the scope of an extremely popular business - the spa. A spa is one of the most popular destinations for many of the health-conscious and fashion-conscious people. In fact, infrared saunas are growing popular with people who live in cities and towns. Since an infrared sauna retains all the benefits provided by traditional saunas and also provide additional benefits in spite of its smaller appearance.

Far-infrared radiant (FIR) heat is a form of energy that occurs naturally. It is totally safe under normal circumstances. It heats objects by a process called direct light conversion. Radiant heat is also called infrared heat or infrared energy. Direct light conversion warms only the object and does not raise the temperature of the neighboring free air.

Going to a sauna, health club or spa is always relaxing, but many of the times you would not want to go alone. Traditional Finnish saunas allow more than one person, and finally infrared saunas can fit more than one person to relax and enjoy themselves. With an infrared sauna, you can relax together with your family member, partner, or friend.

The infrared sauna is a device used to increase weight loss and detoxify the body. At the heart of the saunas functionality is sweat. The infrared sauna heats up to temperatures of 125 degrees. Unlike the steam saunas that raise the temperature higher than 160 degrees, the infrared sauna aims to provide warmth without the chance of overheating.

The infrared sauna spa clubs are comprised of four walls and a roof. There are benches located inside, where users can sit and relax in the heat of the sauna. According to manufacturers, the infrared rays reach as far as two inches into the body producing more sweat and thus increasing the detoxification ability of the sauna.

Members of health clubs simply have a tendency to become fans of the clubs if the club tends to have a sauna. They experience the sheer luxury of sauna by going and spending some time in spas, gyms or health clubs. So if you own a health club then here is a suggestion for you: add a sauna. If it is posh or formal clubs then add a good mixture of multi-person and single-person saunas and for a more informal ambiance add more of multi-person saunas. Separate out the men's and ladies saunas for better business grip and client impressions if you sense that segregating would give your customers a better sense of satisfaction. You may offer mixed periods in which the men and women would share saunas together and offer exclusive hours for men and ladies separately.

In a nutshell, using a sauna would generate a good amount of business for you in the longer run if you do it methodically. See, most people would spend much more in a health club than what they would spend if they had purchased the same equipments at home. As a business owner, you probably already know that. Simply re-use this common psychology - setup an infrared sauna in your club or organization and it is going to reap golden benefits for you. - 17274

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Can Supplements Help You Get Rid Of Bingo Wings?

By Katherine Crawford M.S.

Getting rid of bingo wings is not easy. And most supplements promising to make the arm fat melt off like butter do not live up to their hype.

In all fairness, however, there are a select few supplements that do work. These are very rare, though. And in any case, supplements will never be able to do all the work for you.

So here are some supplements you should consider taking for bingo wing freedom:

1. Yerba mate. The granddaddy of all teas, yerba mate is probably the most powerful tea money can buy. It will knock out cravings and elevate energy for up to an entire day. Proceed with caution, however, because too much will prevent you from sleeping.

2. Loose leaf dragon well. Loose leaf dragon well tea does a great job at providing controlled increases in energy while improving mood. I strongly recommend that you stay away from bagged tea as it's not as strong and is usually of a lower quality.

3. Joint pills. Think of your joints as tires. Once they wear out, they're gone for good. Taking some joint pills like glucosamine sulfate can help prevent this. However, using proper form while exercising still takes priority here.

4. Energy bars. Whole food will always be better than any type of processed food, including bars. Having said that, bars serve their purpose in emergency situations. After all, it's better to have a bar instead of starving.

5. Fish oil. This supplement is a little tricky. You see, many companies do not list EPA and DHA content, and many people take too much fish oil. All you need is 3 grams. Have more and you risk damaging your heart.

Now please understand that supplements will not do all the bingo wing work for you. They can help, but they won't burn the arm fat without effort on your part. So please take supplements with a grain of salt and understanding. The best way to lose arm fat is by controlling insulin and working out very hard. - 17274

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How to Build Muscle Fast With Vince Delmonte's Fitness Program

By Caitlin Ryan

If you are considering Vince Delmonte's Fitness Program (No Nonsense Muscle Building), you are on the right path towards a leaner more muscular you! There are five ways to build muscle fast with Vince's program.

The first is to realize that bodybuilding supplements are a joke! You will only make a minor difference in muscle-building and that is only if you are actually using a muscle-building program. Without any effort, the supplements offer a zero percent difference! So, key number one is to quit falling prey to supplement companies.

Secondly, there is no need to shock your muscles, feel the burn, or split up your body parts as you plan your workout. Instead, the best method is to use Vince's progressive overload which continually increases the weight rather than time-consuming reps.

Thirdly, make sure you are following advice for you, not for a professional body builder. Many body builders offer advice on weight lifting, burning fat and building muscle that correlates with their daily regimes. I do not know about you, but I am not going to spend hour after hour in the gym!

Their advice often includes way too many calories for the average person and you will end up putting on fat rather than lean body mass. Avoid the high-calorie "muscle-building" shakes and follow healthy eating advice that Vince offers in his no nonsense program.

You can also skip the advice given in most bodybuilding magazines because they are all owned and operated by supplement companies. The magazines are more like supplement catalogues meant to sell the company's supplement (which as we have already learned, do not work!).

If you truly want to build muscle mass quickly, then you can forget about the expensive "all-in-one" equipment like Bowflex, Total Gym or Weider Max 5000. Though the machines will help you tone and trim, they will not help you build the muscle mass you want in a short amount of time. The models and actors would have you believe this, but they simply do not work.

Vince Delmonte and Shannon Clark designed No Nonsense Muscle Building to help people with limited time build muscle in an efficient manner that coincides with their work schedules and hectic lives. You can build muscle quickly by working smart rather than killing yourself in the gym. You will also avoid the expense of "magic pills" and supplements. - 17274

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Combating With Degenerative Disc Back Pain: A Massage Chair Unmistakably Helps

By David Manus

A degenerative disc problem in the spinal column can cause lower back pain. There are sometimes changes to the discs from what is termed degenerative disc disease. This condition is estimated to affect up to 30% of those in the age range of 30 to 50 years old. As the disc degenerates, the vertebrae come in closer contact causing pain. To relieve some of the pain associated with degenerative disc disease, massage chairs have been used successfully.

To better understand degenerative disc disease, it is important to know the structure of the spinal column. The spinal column is a long row of small round bones. These small round bones are interconnected by muscles, ligaments and soft tissue which allows the spine to be flexible. As the bones degenerate, slight changes to the alignment of the spine can occur which causes stress on the soft tissues.

In the middle of the spinal column runs the spinal cord. The spinal cord connects the nerves from the base of the brain to the entire body. The bones of the spinal column protect the spinal cord and provides the flexibility that we enjoy. The structure of the spinal column consists of the small bones and between the small bones are soft discs. The soft discs provide a shock absorbing function to keep the small bones separate.

Degeneration of the discs can occur with the wear and tear on the spinal column. This can be caused by aging, misuse or even by smoking. The cervical discs are susceptible to degenerative changes as the stress put on the spine may not be evenly distributed. For example, if you undertake specific activities like weight lifting, you can make small shifts in alignment of your spine which causes the forces to be concentrated in a given area. This can put more degenerative pressure on certain discs or soft tissue areas.

As you can see, there are many possible causes that can cause the soft tissues between the discs to deteriorate or lose their vitality. Massage chair therapy is becoming a popular natural treatment to both elongate the soft tissues to help restore flexibility but also for relief of the discomfort with the disease. Often times spinal adjustments are also needed to rebalance the spine and correct its alignment. This along with massage chair treatments help restore the spine.

The symptoms of degenerative disc disease are low back pain, tightness, and stiffness. This is reflective of the spine carrying and distributing the weight of the body. A weak area in the spine is like the weak link in a chain. The strength of the chain is only as strong as its weakest link. The weak link then takes the majority of the force when misalignments occur. This causes stress, fatigue and inflammation to occur in this area.

The role of the massage chair is two fold. There are treatments for stretching the muscles to restore flexibility and to soothe the muscle to reduce pain. A finger press massage moves slowly up and down the spine flexing each disc. This subtle traction helps to stretch the soft tissues between the discs. For the relief of pain and discomfort, kneading and chopping massages are used to loosen the major back muscles and take pressure off the spine.

Chopping massage chair treatments are also performed where the shoulders and back muscles are targeted. A rapid chopping motion is used to invigorate larger muscles of the back and shoulders. This helps improve blood flow and to release tension that has built up over time. These muscles must take up any slack from the spine, so when degeneration occurs these muscles are also affected. Release of the tension from these areas also helps to restore the balance with the spinal column.

Massage chairs perform an invigorating tapping massage. The tapping massage is a rapid succession of quick little blows. The rollers gently invigorate the muscles and loosen up the soft tissue areas. This can help improve blood flow and to relax a muscle group. When the spine is misaligned, then the other muscles must pick up the slack. In addition to their normal load, they must also carry extra weight from a misaligned spine. The tapping massage helps to reduce this tension.

Degenerative discs disease has many causes and also many therapies to restore the health of the spine. Massage chairs have been found to be a reliable, consistent and convenient method to relieve pain and to help restore flexibility to the soft tissues of the back and shoulders. Check with your medical doctor as to what is appropriate for your situation. Discuss your thoughts about the treatments that can be provided by a massage chairs for periodic relief.

If you suffer from low back pain, then a massage chair may be just what the doctor ordered. The tremendous convenience of massage chairs is unprecedented. Imagine just sitting back and hitting a button and relief begins. Let the massage chair work over those tired, fatigued and stressed muscles. A massage chair will loosen up those tight areas, flex them to restore flexibility and soothe them with invigorating massage chair therapy. - 17274

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Compelling And Uncomplicated Muscle Building Tips

By Scott Tomrel

Muscle building tips for the novice athlete can come in handy when the aspiring sports person is looking for a way to add some ability or increase in performance regardless of the sport being participated in. For a fact, most exercise physiologists and fitness experts say that a person can gain much in terms of fitness through a bit of weight training and muscle building.

What might come as a surprise to many people is that the time needed to be invested in weight training that has as its aim the building of muscle isn't really all that much, in relative terms. For sure, many classic bodybuilders and weightlifters believe that as many hours as possible be spent in the gym, and they're right when it comes to their own sport. However, most other athletes need not invest that kind of time.

Normally, most enthusiast athletes will benefit best from at least three short sessions of weight training a week that are at least 20 to 30 minutes in duration. Most fitness experts also recommend that the weight training that is being done always starts with the larger muscles of the body and then work its way down to the smaller muscles.

For example, when trying to build up the chest muscles, the first exercise that is usually done is the classic bench press. After that, something like obliques with barbells can be done and so on. When it comes to the arms, the bicep muscles should always be taken care of first before addressing the smaller tricep and deltoid muscles. In the legs, take care of the quadriceps muscles through leg extensions and the like.

Once the quads have been addressed, and aspiring athlete might want to do a few sets of leg curls that serve to work on the gluteal muscles and the hamstring muscles located on the backs of the legs. Work down from there to build up the calf muscles, which are more formally known as the gastrocnemius muscles. Basic principles all involve going from large muscle to small muscle and maintaining consistency and correctness of the exercise.

Experts seem to be equally divided on whether a low weight combined with high repetitions works better than a high weight combined with low repetitions. Regardless of the philosophy, the aim for most aspiring athletes is that they should be able to get to the point where they can bench press their own body weight. Also, athletes should look at working various muscles from different angles from time to time.

Scientists have gotten to the point where they now can prove that the amount of sleep and aspiring athlete gets each night is very important. They recommend that at least 7 to 8 hours of quality sleep begotten whenever possible. Just about all muscle building tips incorporate the basic principles addressed here, so a smart beginning athlete will take some time to learn them and then put them into practice. - 17274

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Fibre and Natural Appetite Suppression

By Andrew Smith

If you don't know, fibre and fibre rich products usually are recommended by health specialists and nutritionists because they act as natural appetite suppressant (weight loss benefit), they can reduce different bowel problems and cholesterol level in your blood.

Probably you've seen high-fibre cereal adverts on TV where they promise to keep you full from breakfast until lunch, what is true because fibre is excellent natural appetite suppressant. On this example you can see that small changes can be without any efforts just start eating fibre rich cereals in the morning and fibre intake is increasing already.

Yes, making changes, especially when it comes to our diets seems a very tough task but changing little things (like in example above) can increase our daily fibre intake which can lead to benefits of natural appetite suppression that can be seen very fast.

A bit of a science ... Fibre is made up of several complex carbohydrates. Also fibre can be either soluble or insoluble. The main thing which makes fibre different from other foods that we eat is that it contains no minerals, vitamins and calories and when passed through the body isn't digested. Because of these qualities fibre often is recommended to those who suffer from constipation or various bowel related illnesses.

You're mistaken if you think that fibre can be found in products of animal origin. Fibre exclusively can be found in plants especially rich in fibre are vegetables, fruits and grains (and whole grain products). Fibre is present in the cell walls of plants.

Appetite suppression and weight loss is just a fraction of all positive aspects from eating lots of fibre. Reduced risks of bowel and colon cancer, better overall feeling, reduced risk of having haemorrhoids, normal blood sugar levels are few of additional health benefits, of course with one condition, add fibre to your everyday diet.

Natural appetite suppressant and your body cleaner are just few roles that fibre take to help you feel better, help you lose weight and help you be healthier. If you want to lose weight naturally then fibre is your choice, if you want to feel simply better choose fibre also and you won't be wrong. - 17274

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Body Building Tips For Beginners To Start Packing Muscle

By Ricardo d Argence

Any individual that is considering giving bodybuilding a try should realize that it takes a lot of patience, perseverance, and discipline to succeed. Within the first few weeks of working out, almost everyone achieves gains. Afterwards, a great deal of stagnancy settles in. This can lead to people quitting prematurely. That is a shame because it is not necessary if one follows these tips:

1. Keep it simple. Start by training once or twice during the first week. Lifting of light weights helps in getting the feeling of exercise and differentiate the tension and movement between using machines and free weights. It is recommended that you hire a trainer or instructor during your first sessions to help you familiarize the basic exercises.

When your arms grow stronger and become able to carry most of the load, you can switch to barbells which are an improvement over dumbbells. Barbells also help you achieve proper balance and deliver quicker movements. Eat simple food groups designed to add protein, carbohydrates, fiber and essential fats to the body as opposed to spending a lot of money on expensive bodybuilding supplements.

2. Keep it short. Every starter should remember that you gain muscle when you rest and eat, not while working out. Your initial workouts should not last more than 30 to 45 minutes. Start with a 5 to 10-minute warm-up and stretching session and end by cooling down for another 5 minutes.

Remember, you should give your body enough time to rest for muscles to grow. Going to the gym frequently can lead to overtraining, thereby hindering growth and progress. If you feel sore the next day, you may take a full days rest before hitting the gym again. Master the movement and tempo of exercises before developing a routine.

3. Always set goals. Before venturing to the gym, it is best to outline your specific regimen, goals and objectives. Ask yourself why you are interested in bodybuilding. Define what it is you want to achieve with your body. Devise a budget you wish to invest in the venture. The amount of time to allocate for training each week should be defined as well. And always be sure such plans are realistic, attainable and time-bound.

Too many gym-goers quit during the first few months because they set objectives that are difficult to reach. Experts recommend that you embark on a program that you can effectively recover from, not one that you can maximally do.

And always keep in mind the fact that the three main pillars of body building are exercise, nutrition and adequate rest periods. Always be sure you employ enough of a rest period that you can gain quality muscle that can be maintained over a lengthy period of time.

To help you stick to your planned regimen, try looking for a training partner who has the same goals and schedule so you can encourage each other not to skip workouts and to maintain a healthy diet and sleep pattern. Maintain a training log where you chart your progress, weight changes and lift adjustments.

Focus more on basic exercises or compound movements that hit several muscles at the same time. Great ones for starters include the squat, dead lift, military press, bench press, bent-over row and barbell curl. for every workout session do 8 to 12 sets of exercise. When we work out for several months and reach the level of intermediate only after then, we can Dividing body parts among different days of the week and isolation exercises should be done.

Do a light warm-up set prior to moving towards one or two working sets. 8 to 12 repetitions per set is generally adequate. Be sure to avoid continuing until muscle failure occurs. Of vital importance is the fact that you must never neglect any body parts while working out. Novices will often neglect legs and calves by focusing entirely on the upper body which leads to a lack of symmetry.

Feel free to visit my website for more information on body building tips, workouts & articles. - 17274

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The Reasons to Consider Walking

By Alice Griffin

I live in Manhattan, a busy, bustling city. Something very interesting that I've noticed is the fact that our city's obesity rate is very much lower than that of the rest of the country.

I couldn't really figure out why this would be the case. Not everyone here happens to be a fitness and nutrition freak, yet people generally keep their weight down. Something didn't add and there had to be more to it.

Why, then do people weigh less here? I believe that the answer has something to do with the fact that the average Manhattan resident does a lot more walking than the average American citizen on a regular basis.

Even if you're simply walking to a train, you'll usually have to walk at least a quarter of a mile in order to get to the station, and probably the same once you're leaving the station. That's a half mile right there, and there are many advantages to walking as a result.

This would be an afterthought in most places, since cars can easily get us from place to place. However, it's led me to realize that walking regularly can very effectively be a means of keeping one's weight down.

A 15 minute walk at a regular pace could likely burn somewhere around 50 calories. Someone who walks both ways could easily burn 100 calories in the process.

When you consider the fact that you're saving money, losing weight, and getting the general benefits of being outside, there's a lot to like about the idea of walking instead of driving.

While it may be boring at first, there are ways to easily keep busy in the process. Take advantage of the extra time by making a phone call as you walk. Bring some headphones with you and listen to music.

Try walking in place of driving once daily and watch the results as they add up over time. This isn't an overnight miracle cure, but a steady habit such as this one will definitely prove its worth. - 17274

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Moving Forward Toward the HCG Detox Diet

By Amelia Handley

If you've been following the daily articles regarding my preparation for starting the HCG diet you already know that in addition to the HCG Diet Direct Homeopathic HCG Weight Loss Formula I decided to use B-Total Sublingual drops and the HCG Diet Direct Cookbook. The B-Total seemed logical since it's an effective weight loss method on its own and would definitely increase energy levels while on the very low calorie diet. And the cookbook seemed like a no brainer...anything to make it feel like I'm getting to eat full meals with some variety, right?

But I didn't want to leave all the other products out in the cold. So I thought I'd focus on the products I didn't choose for a bit! Yesterday's article discussed the benefits of the HCG Diet Metabolizer and Energy Supplement. It is apparently very beneficial during the diet as well as during maintenance and afterwards, as well.

HCG Diet Direct also offers Remote Doctor Consultations. The remote doctor consultation is purchased online. The buyer receives an email requesting a time to set up a phone conference time to discuss questions and concerns. The live question and answer session is helpful to many dieters.

It is suggested that you write down all your questions before the phone call so you don't miss anything. And you should also take some notes during the call so you can really remember and use the information you receive. You wouldn't want to get all those answers and then not remember what they were after you hung up the phone!

While many avoid the hcg diet clinics and weight loss specialists due to the cost of in office visits...some really appreciate the opportunity to get a doctor's opinion. They can ask the questions that are on their mind and know they have a qualified medical professional on hand to provide them with the exact answers they need.

This option seems like a good choice if you are unsure about any specific situations and the possibility that they could be effected by the HCG diet program. Whether your questions have to do with medications required for personal medical situations, family history, or the effect of limiting your foods while on the diet...the Remote Doctor Consultation seems the perfect way to go. It will provide you with accurate answers specific to your situation in the most economical, convenient way. So while I didn't choose to make it a part of my HCG detox plan if you have any desire to hear a doctor's opinion about your plan to engage in the HCG detox...I'd suggest you give it a try. - 17274

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Amelia Handley majored in exercise science in college with a minor in Nutrition. Yet she still found herself veering from diet to diet in order to control her weight. With HCG Diet Direct she's found a program that allows her to combine her desire to control her own body weight with her education and not feel off balance.