I was thinking the other day about what was truly responsible for the changes that I’ve made in my life. The answer I kept coming back to surprised me. It wasn’t all the books, programs, and classes I consumed, it was more basic than that.

I realized that my changes were made possible by one belief; (more…)

I get asked about loose skin sometimes, and I thought I’d post this article by my friend Tom Venuto to help answer any questions.

By Tom Venuto, NSCA-CPT, CSCS
www.burnthefat.com

If you’re extremely overweight or if you’ve been extremely overweight in the past, then you know that getting rid of excess weight is only one of the challenges you face. Once the fat is gone, you are often confronted with an equally frustrating cosmetic problem; Loose skin. (more…)

What you’re about to read is an excerpt of the Unstoppable Fat Loss interview I did with Scott Tousignant, a top fitness trainer and motivation coach from Canada.

Scott:  When it comes to the mind, and you teach all the fantastic ways to reprogram it, what are some of the things that people are doing that are holding them back, in regards to their current mindset?

Jim:  Well, that is a great question. I am going to  break it down, because, people do not realize that they are literally sabotaging their own success, with the way most people think about weight loss. (more…)

What would summer be without a new diet? The newest one to get attention is The Ultimate Tea Diet. This book is written by Mark “Dr. Tea” Ukra, who’s family has been in the tea business for over 60 years.

But, does it work?

The Ultimate Tea Diet basically comes down to a three step master plan (more…)

Answer this question… when you feel calm and relaxed do you find it easier to eat better? For most people the answer is yes, yet when it comes to weight loss, relaxation is often overlooked.

Stress eating begins to fade away when you make it a point to relax more throughout the day. Here are 5 hidden opportunities that anyone can use to relax more throughout the day: (more…)

Any time that you set out to make a change in your behavior you want it to be as easy as possible. The way to achieve this is to make sure that you’re truly motivated to make it happen from the beginning. Very often we get motivation and excitement confused. But when you understand the difference and focus on creating motivation you’ll find that change becomes much easier.

So what is true motivation? Here are three steps to help you experience it first hand: (more…)

Having spent the last 10 years helping people change their behaviors, I’ve come to recognize a lot of similarities in the way people motivate themselves.

The most common method I’ve noticed is to beat yourself up. Logically it makes sense. You get yourself to feel bad enough and you’ll change. But in my experience (more…)

What should you weigh? This really is one of the most important steps in changing your body. I don’t believe it is enough to just follow some equation or base it on what other people your height weigh. Very often people sabotage themselves by choosing a goal weight that isn’t right for them.

I was asked this question on a interview I did recently and my answer may surprise you. (I’ve posted it below for you to listen to) (more…)

If you’re a woman and want to lose weight, deciding on the best exercise program can be confusing. But, if you want to get the best results for your efforts, I suggest you incorporate weight training into your routine. If you begin weight training regularly you’ll find that you can lose weight much easier than by dieting and aerobic exercise alone.

Weight training is consist of doing weight lifting exercises, and any high intensity exercises are sure to help increase your body’s muscle mass. The more muscle you have (more…)

When have you been most on track with your weight? Success leaves clues and everyone has some experience of success, what was yours?

*How did you make it happen?
*What started it all?
*What was “different” about that time?
*What was going on in your life?
*What kept you motivated?
*What did the success feel like?

Share your experience in the comments section and learn from others.
You never know which piece of information could change everything.