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Bodyweight Exercise To Lose Fat

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Bodyweight Exercise To Lose FatBodyweight instruction is simply the act of working out with your own bodyweight.

Have you heard of HIIT or High-Intensity Interval Instruction?

It is an workout routine that improves your fitness levels with short education sessions.

I’m also large on circuit education. It’s a great method to boost your metabolism and may be a lot of fun compared to interval instruction on an elliptical or treadmill. (more…)

S.C. to spend $2.4 million on weight loss surgeries for state workers

Saturday, August 14th, 2010

COLUMBIA — South Carolina lawmakers think they can ultimately save cash by paying up-front for 100 obese state workers to have weight loss surgery that can cost up to $24,000 a pop.

The state Budget and Control Board voted today to approve a pilot program, authorized by the state Legislature, to spend $2.4 million on gastric bypass and Lap-Band surgery for the state’s heaviest employees, under the state health plan. The surgeries will be offered after Jan. 1 and be divided among the state’s regions on a first come, first served basis. (more…)

Weight loss: 6 strategies for success

Friday, August 13th, 2010

Weight loss: 6 strategies for successMake your weight-loss goals a reality. Follow these proven strategies.

You probably know that hundreds of different fad diets, weight-loss programs and outright scams promise quick and easy weight loss. But the foundation of every successful weight-loss program still remains a healthy, low-calorie diet combined with exercise. You must make permanent changes in your lifestyle and health habits to lose significant weight and keep it off.

How do you make those permanent changes? Follow these six strategies. (more…)