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bob delmonteque at 841. How Will You Look When You Are 84 Years Old?

I am very sure that the picture on the right is not what you had in mind. At the ripe age of 84, Bob Delmonteque will leave any other person 30 to 40 years younger, trailing in his smoke. He participates in marathons, swims long distances and is able to bench press up to 250 pounds. Not bad for someone  who is 84 years young. Bob Delmonteque is the godfather of fitness and he has trained the Apollo II astronauts as well as film stars such as Mariyln Monroe and John Wayne.

Catherine Zeta Jones Hourglass Shape

2. How to Measure a Beautiful Body for Women – Part 2

Too many women are just too caught up with the weight scales. A lot of women do achieve a lower number on the weight scales but it does not necessarily result in a beautiful body. A lot of women and even men agree that the ideal women’s body shape is one that moves close to the hourglass shape. What can women do to better assess if their weight loss efforts are actually moving them closer to an hourglass shape?

Jessica Alba Body

3. Jessica Alba Type Curvy Body Preferred to Twiggy Type Straight Body

More and more women are looking for curvy bodies rather than straight and thin bodies as an outcome to their weight loss efforts. Skinny bodies may have been a goal for many women before this, due to the obsession with the weight scales. The only way to measure success with the weight scales is a lower reading at the end. But a lower reading on the weight scales does not necessarily result in a more shapely body.

whiskey (Courtesy of stock.xchng by jlumby)4. Effects of Alcohol on Weight Loss – (Part 1)

A lot of people try to lose weight while  simultaneously consuming considerable amounts of alcohol. Research has shown that alcohol halts fat metabolism. Well if you are serious about losing weight and you do consume alcohol regularly, here are the facts about alcohol and weight loss.

5. A Very Easy Exercise You Can Do to get a Tighter Waist

A lot of people yearn for a smaller and tighter waist or a flatter stomach. This seems to be a very important goal especially for women who embark on a weight loss initiative. Unfortunately, a lot of people have very weak abdominal and core muscles. Strong core muscles are essential for most balance and movement. The most obvious effect of weak core muscles is a hunched posture and back problems. Here is a simple exercise that anyone can do anytime to ge a tighter waist

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6. Alcohol’s Effect on Testosterone and How it Affects Weight Loss and Muscle Building

A lot of people try to get in shape while consuming considerable amounts of alcohol. Very few people know about the effects of alcohol on fat metabolism and on the hormonal system. Testosterone exists in both males and females and is a very potent fat burning and muscle building hormone. This article specifically discusses the effects of alcohol on male testosterone levels.

SWR7. How to Measure an Attractive Body for Men – Part 3

A lot of men try their best to lose weight without realizing that getting a lower number on the weight scales will not result in a well defined and attractive body. A well defined and attractive body for men is one that moves towards a “V” shape. What can a man do to easily measure a well defined body?

8. What Does it Really Take to Maintain Weight Loss

A lot of people are able to lose weight but very few people are able to sustain the weight loss. The National Weight Control Registry has tracked 6000 successful weight loss maintainers to examine the habits that allow them to keep the weight off. Amongst these habits include consuming breakfast, daily exercise and reduced television watching time.

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9. Three Steps to Win the Duel Against the Ruthless Chocolate Cake

Mary has been on a diet for over a week. She is missing her favourite Black Forest Chocolate Cake. Suddenly, she comes face to face with it. The cake has finally found her . In a moment of utter madness, Mary succumbs to the temptation and gobbles it up like it’s the last piece of food on earth. When its all over, Mary does not know what hit her. She is overcome with feelings of guilt and regret. She plunges into depression. The feelings of regret are so overwhelming that it totally overcomes her. Have you ever felt like this before. If you have, read on to find out why it happens and what you can do about it.

Stretching (Courtesy of stock.xchng by digsy)10. What’s Love Got to Do with Keeping in Shape

Why do some people go the extra mile to look after their health. Why do some people have that determination and discipline to do so? It could very much depend on which level of love one is operating at. A wise old man, Bernard of Clairvaux came up with a very fascinating essay on the 4 levels of love. Apparently everyone is operating at either one of these levels. This essay provides a fascinating analogy as to why people do and do not bother about their health and well-being. Read more about the 4-levels and you will be enlightened.

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