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		<title>Correct Workout Breathing Techniques for Better Results !</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 20:42:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>peter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this video we will teach you the Correct Workout Breathing Techniques so that you can push harder and get better results faster.]]></description>
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<p><strong>Hi Everyone!</strong></p>
<p>I had so many people asking me about this over the last few weeks that I just had to make a video to explain this to you all and make sure you know exactly how to do this correctly, once and for all.</p>
<p>So in this video I will teach you the<strong> Correct Workout Breathing Techniques </strong>so that you can push harder and get better results faster. Whether it is Weight Training or Cardio workouts, if you use these techniques you be able to lift more weight in the gym and push harder during your cardio workouts. It might sound like something simple but make no mistake, get this wrong it can seriously hinder your results.</p>
<p>Watch the video above to learn exactly how to breath correctly when you are working out!</p>
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		<title>6 Minute Six Pack Meals – Pizza Omelet</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 21:53:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>peter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You asked for it! Here is healthy Pizza Recipe that you can make in 6 minutes or less and tastes dam nice! One of our best Six Pack Meals yet!  ]]></description>
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<p><strong>Hi Everyone!</strong></p>
<p>Today I am going to show you how to make a <strong>healthy pizza omelet </strong>in our latest 6 minute six pack meals episode. This is a great meal for <strong>dinner</strong> as it is low carb and high protein with some very healthy fats as well.</p>
<p>Below you can see all the Ingredients and then you can watch the video above for how to put it all together to create this amazing meal that you are going to love making!</p>
<p>As always this is another one of those six pack meals you can <strong>make in 6 minutes or less </strong>and you don’t have to be a master chef to put it together, perfect for the normal guy in the street!</p>
<h2><strong>Ingredients:  </strong></h2>
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<li>2 whole eggs (male portion), 1 whole egg (ladies’ portion)</li>
<li>3 egg whites (male portion), 2 egg whites (ladies portion)</li>
<li>1 chicken breast (males), ½ chicken breast (ladies)</li>
<li>½ Avocado (Men), ¼ Avocado (Ladies)</li>
<li>30g Low Fat Cheddar Cheese</li>
<li>3-5 Pitted Olives Sliced</li>
<li>5 Rosa or Cherry Tomatoes Sliced</li>
<li>1 Tsp Sweet Chilli Sauce (optional)</li>
<li>Salt &amp; Pepper to Taste</li>
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<li>Whisk Eggs Together in a Bowl.</li>
<li>Heat up frying pan with cooking spray.</li>
<li>Add Eggs and cover for 1-2 min</li>
<li>Flip omelette over and add cheese on top.  Cover with lid to allow melting</li>
<li>Take off heat and immediately add remainder of toppings to melted cheese</li>
<li>Enjoy!</li>
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		<title>Extreme Home Fat Loss Workout</title>
		<link>http://www.sixpackfactory.com/cutting-edge-home-fat-loss-workout/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 23:01:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>peter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Start burning fat in just 15 minutes per day with this cutting edge home fat loss workout.]]></description>
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<p>Welcome to our <strong>most powerful 15 minute workout yet!</strong></p>
<p>Using 3 very powerful workout and exercise techniques this workout is going to help you <strong>burn fat and build muscle like never before.</strong></p>
<p>The combination of <strong>plyometric and isometric </strong>exercises and a very powerful workout structure called <strong>high density training </strong>really makes this one cutting edge and powerful fat loss workout.</p>
<p>Now techniques like plyometrics has been used by <strong>top athletes </strong>for years to get and stay in amazing shape. On the other hand <strong>bodybuilders love using high density training </strong>as it helps them build muscle fast without having to spend hours in the gym. We took both these aspects and then add isometrics to take each exercise to whole new level of effectiveness.</p>
<p>So if you are looking for something brand new and cutting edge that is still going to help you <strong>burn fat without spending hours </strong>in the gym then you are going to love this fat loss workout!</p>
<p><strong>WARNING</strong>: This is advanced stuff so make sure you warm up and have your doctor’s permission before you try this baby out!</p>
<p><strong>PDF DOWNLOAD : </strong>We are just busy getting new feature up and will have it ready for you within 24 hours.</p>
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		<title>Bikini Model  “Candice Perfect” Talks with Sixpackfactory.com</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 20:34:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>peter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We talk to up and coming Fitness Model Sensation Candice Perfect! ]]></description>
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<p style="line-height: normal;"><strong>Candice Perfect</strong> is a lifelong Alaskan but will be moving to Los Angeles soon where we can only see big things waiting for this up and coming bikini model.</p>
<p style="line-height: normal;">She only recently started competing in bodybuilding shows and loved it from the very first time she stepped on stage! “ I am the type of person who always needs a challenge or goal to work towards, <strong>so training for shows is a great way for me to fulfill this need and I love it</strong>.  I am also an athlete representing Team EDGE—a professional sports team coached by Ingrid Romero and Joe DiScuillo.”</p>
<p style="line-height: normal;">At her first show, the <strong>LA FitExpo/IronMan Naturally Bodybuilding Championships</strong>,  she took 4th place and just placed 2nd at Jon Lindsay&#8217;s NPC Amateur Grand Prix.  But she is aiming for higher honors later this year when she will be competing at the Jon Lindsay <strong>NPC USA Nationals </strong>in Las Vegas in July, where she hopes to earn her IFBB pro card.</p>
<p style="line-height: normal;">But there is more to Candice than just a sexy body! She recently graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage with various Honors: Magna Cum Laude (GPA was 3.87), Departmental Honors, Leadership Honors, and was a recipient of the Seawolf Leader Award.  <strong>She also completed her Bachelor degree in just 2 ½ years!</strong></p>
<p style="line-height: normal;">We recently sat down with this sexy bikini model to ask her a few questions!</p>
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<h2>One word to describe yourself?</h2>
<p><strong>Dedicated.</strong>  Once I get an idea or goal in my head I ALWAYS find a way to make it happen.</p>
<h2>How did you get into fitness/bodybuilding?</h2>
<p>A friend of mine who had experience competing in bodybuilding shows introduced me to weight training.  After I saw the results and progress I had made I became serious about competing in a bodybuilding show.  After I did my first show I was absolutely hooked!</td>
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<h2>What has been your biggest accomplishment in the fitness field?</h2>
<p>My biggest accomplishment so far is my placing at the 2012 NPC Amateur Grand Prix where I placed 2<sup>nd</sup>! </p>
<h2>Famous fitness icon/bodybuilder you would most like to have coffee/protein shake with?</h2>
<p>Jamie Eason!  I just love her and would jump at the opportunity to pick her brain.</td>
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<h2>What is a typical daily routine for you?</h2>
<p>It really depends on the day.  When I have the opening shift at my job I have to be there by 5:45am and get off around 1:30pm.  I generally go to the gym after I get off work; I spend at least 2 hours at the gym every day.  On days I don’t open at work my schedule is much more flexible and I usually go to the gym around 11am or noon.  Sometimes when my weight training takes a while, I will go back later at night for cardio.  I also prefer to pack my food at night for the following day.</td>
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<h2>What is your eating plan like?</h2>
<p>It’s very balanced.  Every one of my 6-8 meals have a protein, carb, and fat.  I get my protein from chicken, tofu, tilapia, tuna, salmon, Greek yogurt, and cottage cheese.  For carbs I primarily have oats, quinoa, granola, sweet potatoes, brown rice, and Ezekiel Bread.  I also eat a ton of fruits and vegetables such as pineapple, banana, apples, strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes, butternut squash, green beans, broccoli, spinach, and bell peppers.  I get my healthy fats from avocados, assorted nuts, peanut butter, and hummus.  I also eat whole eggs.</p>
<h2>What food can&#8217;t you go without?</h2>
<p>I love my dairy!  I eat a lot of Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, goat cheese, and feta cheese.  I think I miss these things the most when I’m unable to have them!  Also, my fruits and vegetables!  I HAVE to have those!</td>
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<h2>What keeps you motivated to stay in shape?</h2>
<p>For me, fitness has become a lifestyle.  I don’t just train when I’m preparing for a show.  I actually love working out and maintaining my diet plan.  I worked too hard to gain the muscle I have just to lose it in off season!  There’s a common misconception among bodybuilders as to what “off season” is.  It doesn’t mean that you stop working out, stop your diet and eat anything and everything you want.  It’s the time to make improvements to your physique so you can look better than ever next time!  It’s a goal of mine to look better every time I step on stage.  In order to do this I utilize every single day of the off season in order to make improvements.  This motivates me to stay in shape instead of back tracking.</p>
<h2>What is your workout plan like?</h2>
<p>Long!  I love long workouts.  I’m not the kind of person to go and spend only 30 minutes at the gym; I like to make an event of it.  My workouts are generally full of supersets and compound sets.  I also incorporate a lot of circuit style workouts.  I diversify my workouts and they’re always different.  I love lifting heavy but I also like to lower the weight and do high repetition sets.  I don’t schedule certain days of the week to a certain body part.  I go by how I’m feeling and what is or is not still sore.  Also, certain body parts need more work while others may need less so I dedicate more time to things like glutes and hamstrings.  Cardio and plyometrics are also important in my workouts.</td>
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<h2>What is the most challenging thing for you when it comes to staying in shape?</h2>
<p>Well when I first started it was juggling college (classes, homework, extracurricular), work, dieting and training.  Now that I am an official college graduate (yay!) I have way more free time and fitness has become my primary focus.</p>
<h2>Top 3 tips for people who want to get in shape?</h2>
<p><strong>1: </strong>Get to know your own body!</p>
<p><strong>2: </strong>Have realistic expectations and set mini-goals in order to achieve your longer-term goals.</p>
<p><strong>3: </strong>You have to be willing to make a change to your lifestyle.  Fitness really is a way of life and not just a 20 minute per day gym visit.</td>
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<h2>Body part of a guy you findmost sexy?</h2>
<p>I guess it depends on the guy, but I’m a big eyes and teeth gal.  I love beautiful eyes and a big shiny-toothed smile.</p>
<h2>What is the biggest myth you encounter every day in the fitness industry?</h2>
<p>Those lose weight fast or easy scams.  Good old fashioned hard work and modifications to diet are the only two ways to get in shape.</td>
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<h2>Connect with Candice</h2>
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<li><strong>Facebook:</strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/candice.perfect" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/candice.perfect</a></li>
<li><strong>Fan Page:</strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/candiceperfect1official">http://www.facebook.com/candiceperfect1official</a></li>
<li><strong>Twitter:</strong> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/candiceperfect">http://www.twitter.com/candiceperfect</a></li>
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<li>Nga Azarian/Musclecontest.com</li>
<li>Noel Daganta</li>
<li>Chaz Photographics</li>
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		<title>6WeekSixPack Summer Challenge : Day 1</title>
		<link>http://www.sixpackfactory.com/6weeksixpack-summer-challenge-day-1/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 20:36:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>peter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to day one of our brand new 6WeekSixPack Summer Challenge]]></description>
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<p><strong>Hi Everyone!</strong><br />
Above is the first video of the brand new <strong><a href="http://www.6weeksixpack.com" target="_blank">6WeekSixPack Summer Challenge</a></strong>. This is the only video we make available to the general public and although the full 6 week workout program is <strong>100% free </strong>you must sign up to get all the other workouts each week. There will be 3 workouts per week, a cardio workout, a weight training workout and for the first time a muscle building workout. <strong>Watch the video above to find out why.</strong></p>
<p>So if you have not signed up yet and still want to get into amazing shape for summer or for any other reason, go here now and sign up for free! The doors will close will close in 48 hours!</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.6weeksixpack.com" target="_blank">I WANT TO TAKE THE FREE SUMMER CHALLENGE NOW</a></h2>
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		<title>Eat Fats to Burn Fat?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 20:15:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>peter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[These 'healthy' fats will ramp up your body's fat burning ability and not only help you burn fat...but burn it faster!  ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sounds pretty counterproductive doesn&#8217;t it?  If you want to decrease your body fat, why in the world would you include fat in your weight loss diet plan?  Well, there are <strong>certain fats that are &#8216;healthy&#8217; fats,</strong> and they can actually <strong>ramp up your body&#8217;s fat burning ability </strong>and not only help you burn fat&#8230;but burn it faster!  By replacing refined carbohydrates and sugars with this healthy fat, you can help your body to actually tap into those stored excess body fat reserves (your problem areas) and use it as an energy source. Here&#8217;s the breakdown:</p>
<h2>How Does This Work?</h2>
<p>Although fat contains more calories than protein or carbohydrates, the secret is in what fats actually do when they enter your body that makes the difference. Saturated and trans fats, especially when combined with high carbs will <strong>pile on the pounds</strong>. If you are already on a fat loss plan and trying to lose weight, you should know that there is a two step process involved in fat burning:</p>
<p>First, cutting down on carbohydrates  ( Not eliminating them all together ) will release you from the grip of the &#8216;fat storing&#8217; monster. <strong>Controlling carbs </strong>allows your body to return to its natural ability to burn fat. This is the first part of the process. As long as you are controlling your carbohydrate intake the calories from fat are immediately used for energy (which means they won&#8217;t be stored).</p>
<p>Now, the next part involves the fat you are consuming. Trans fat, found in pre-packaged foods and baked goods, and anything deep fried should be avoided like the plague ( <strong><a href="http://www.sixpackfactory.com/5-foods-you-should-never-eat-if-you-want-six-pack-abs/" target="_blank">so should everything else on this Top 5 Foods to Avoid if You want 6 Pack Abs article </a></strong>). Anything with<strong> hydrogenated</strong> or partially hydrogenated vegetable oil is a pound packer. So, what fats will assist the fat burning process?</p>
<h2>What Fats Burn Fat?</h2>
<p>Sounds like a tongue-twister, but here are the healthy fats that are beneficial:</p>
<h2>Omega 3 Fats</h2>
<p>We all have heard about Omega 3s ability to ward off diseases, but foods rich in this fat triggers the body and tells it to produce leptin. Leptin is great for appetite suppression, which will help to keep your portions smaller, but leptin also revs up your thyroid output, so, it speeds up your metabolism.</p>
<p><strong>What foods are rich in Omega 3s? </strong>Brazil nuts, tuna, salmon, flaxseed, walnuts, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts.</p>
<h2>CLA &#8211; Conjugated Linoleic Acids</h2>
<p>CLA works to lower your triglycerides, cholesterol, and simultaneously revs your metabolism. The Food Research Institute of the University of Wisconsin, conducted studies that linked CLA to the improvement of your entire body composition by busting through fat faster while still preserving lean muscles and assisting with lean muscle gain.</p>
<p><strong>What foods are rich in CLA? </strong>Organic beef, turkey, eggs, chicken and certain mushrooms.</p>
<h2>MCTs &#8211; Medium Chain Triglycerides</h2>
<p>Not only are MCTs great for your female fitness program, but they also have anti-aging properties. Foods rich in MCTs suppress the appetite, so you&#8217;ll consume less, and MCTs contain fewer calories than other fats.</p>
<p>Wait! There&#8217;s more&#8230;MCTs are minimally stored as fat on the body, they provide energy that people involved in weight loss programs often lack, and MCTs are absorbed by the body more quickly than other fats, so they immediately can be used for fuel. Sounds too good to be true, but it&#8217;s not. MCTs are an absolute powerhouse of benefits!</p>
<p><strong>What foods are rich in MCTs?</strong> Palm kernel oil, coconut oil, raw grass-fed goat and cow butter.</p>
<p>With this information, you can start thinking about fat a little differently. Certainly, there are fats to avoid, but now you have a list of healthy fats that will aide in your fat loss program!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.the6packdiet.com" target="_blank">Learn more about how to create a powerful fat loss diet here!</a></strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 19:14:32 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Hi Everyone!</strong></p>
<p>WELL it is that time where you, our fans, have to <strong>vote for the best Body Transformation of the last 6WeekSixPack Challenge.</strong></p>
<p>First of all <strong>congrats to everyone </strong>who made the final list and everyone else who did well but did not make this short list. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">YOU ALL should be proud of yourselves as you all did well!</span> If you have not recieved your free WELL DONE  gift please contact me so I can send it over to you.</p>
<p>But as they say there has to be a winner and that is what I need your help with today. I am glad I don’t have to pick a winner because it could be anyone from the list below. You guys, and girl, really <strong>stepped up and took your bodies to the next level </strong>so well done once again.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:26:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>peter</dc:creator>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>VOTING HAS ENDED</strong></span></p>
<p>We decided to add the top 3 people from below because the <strong>top 3 had pretty much all the same amount of votes </strong>and all 3 had the top spot at some stage during the final 15 minutes. So I think it will be unfair to have to lose out of being in the final group because of one or two votes.</p>
<p>So below are the 3 guys that is join the other top 8 and later tonight we will reveal the top 11 and you can then start voting for the overall winner!</p>
<p>Here are the 3 guys going through, <strong>WELL DONE</strong>:</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:44:10 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These days, it seems like <strong>everyone has their own specific philosophy when it comes to carbs</strong>. Some fear them and encourage others to avoid them like the plague. Some put limits on carbs, telling you to only consume them until 3 in the afternoon or to limit carbs in the evening. With all this mixed information, is it possible to learn the truth about carbs?</p>
<p>When you are trying to get fit fast and shed body fat, it is crucial to eliminate any pre-conceived notions about carbs. Carbohydrates are, in reality, essential elements in every smart body builder’s diet. However, <strong>they must be consumed correctly in order to be beneficial to your fat loss plan.</strong></p>
<h2><strong>The Different Types of Carbs</strong></h2>
<p>Before we discuss why carbs are an important part of <strong><a href="http://www.the6packdiet.com" target="_blank">your fat loss diet</a></strong>, you&#8217;ll need to be aware of the three specific types of carbohydrates.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Simple- </strong>Often found in foods like fruit, candy, and sports drinks, simple carbohydrates are comprised of short chains of sugars that are quickly broken down when they enter the body. Simple carbs provide short bursts of energy that do not last for very long.</li>
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<ul>
<li><strong>Complex- </strong>Foods like bread, rice, oats, potatoes, and pasta contain long chains of sugars called complex carbs. The body takes longer to break down these types of carbs, so they provide you with energy for longer periods of time than simple carbs do.</li>
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<ul>
<li><strong>Fibrous-</strong> Green and leafy vegetables, vegetable and fruits skins, and broccoli are often called ‘roughage.’ These items have fibrous carbs in them. These types of carbs help you feel full much longer than other carbs because the body takes them longer to digest.</li>
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<h2><strong>Why Are We Afraid of Consuming Carbs?</strong></h2>
<p>When you eat carbohydrates, the body breaks them down into a substance called glucose. As glucose enters your blood, a hormone known as insulin is secreted from your pancreas. Many of us fear this process when eating simple carbs because the level of insulin in the body shoots up quickly and then drops just as fast. <strong>This causes the body to crave more and more carbohydrates which can lead to a vicious cycle of binge eating</strong>. For most os us, the words &#8220;binge eating&#8221; are the most deadly, so, in our minds we often say, &#8220;Carbs are bad. They lead to ruin. I&#8217;ll avoid them,&#8221; and we hardly give it another thought. But wait&#8230;before you banish carbs forever, keep reading.</p>
<p>One gram of carbohydrates contains four calories, making them a low calorie food that can easily fit into your diet. However, <strong>the trouble comes when large portions are combined with the insulin induced carb cravings</strong>. This combination can result in a seemingly never-ending cycle of eating more and more simple carbohydrates.</p>
<p>Because of these problems, many individuals consider carbs to be the enemy of any fat loss program. This couldn’t be further from the truth, however. When you remove carbs from your diet completely, your body suffers. Your body needs the insulin produced from eating carbohydrates to function. Without them, you may experience feelings of lethargy, headaches, and a general fuzzy feeling in your head.</p>
<p>So why do no-carb diets work for some? Actually, <strong><em>they don’t</em></strong>. Carbs hold water in the body. When they are eliminated from the diet, the weight lost is water weight which quickly returns once the dieter begins to consume carbs again. It is also pretty much impossible to maintain a no carb diet for very long, so it is not a real solution if you want to get in shape and stay in shape.</p>
<h2><strong>Carbs and You</strong></h2>
<p>Now that you understand the different types of carbs and why so many individuals are afraid of them, we need to discuss the impact of carbs on your fitness routine.</p>
<p>Carbs are essential to any fitness routine because they can:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Provide you with the strength and energy you need to power through the toughest workouts</strong>- When you are working out and trying to lose weight, you need all of the strength and energy you can get to perform at your best. Complex carbohydrates provide you with that needed zap of energy for intense physical workouts. These types of carbs also take longer to convert to gluocose in the body, which means your blood sugar and energy levels will stay more consistent throughout your workout.</li>
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<ul>
<li><strong>Replenish the stored carbohydrates in your muscles after a workout- </strong>Your muscles can not work without contracting, and this requires the right fuel. This fuel is known as ATP, or adenosine triphosphate. This fuel is what allows you to run, toss a ball, or jump over an object. Once this energy source has been used, however, it becomes what is known as adenosine diphosphate, or ADP. ADP can turn into ATP easily, but this recycling process requires glucose. As we discussed previously, carbohydrates are broken down into glucose when they enter the body. Therefore, eating carbs after your workout routine can provide your body with the energy source it need to turn ADP into ATP and keep your muscles functioning well.<strong> </strong>You can manipulate this slightly though if you want to dig a little deeper into your fat store if your goal is weight loss by delaying your carb intake for 30 to 45 minutes after your workout.</li>
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<h2><strong>Choosing The Right Carbs</strong></h2>
<p>While carbs are a necessary element in a good diet, many individuals become confused about what specific carbs to eat. And this is understandable. Eaten incorrectly, carbohydrates can reek havoc on a diet and produce negative fitness results.</p>
<p>The secret to keeping carbs in your diet involves which carbs you eat, when you eat them, and how much you consume.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Which- </strong>Avoid man-made or processed carbs like sugar cereal, potato chips, energy bars, and white bread, and candy. Instead rely on a good variety of natural complex carbs like brown rice, sweet potatoes, and whole grains. Fibrous carbs found in roughage can keep your digestive system running smoothly and have a negligible effect on blood sugars, so these are essential as well.</li>
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<ul>
<li><strong>When-</strong> Fibrous carbs can be eaten at any time of the day, but the majority of your complex carbs should be reserved for right before and after your work outs and the first part of your day.</li>
</ul>
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<li><strong>How Much-</strong> Take care to limit the portion sizes you consume when eating carbs. Make sure they are appropriate. Eating large portions can have a negative effect on the body because there is only so much room for glucose in your body’s muscles. When the muscles are unable to house any more glucose for the ATP, the remaining carbs are turned into fat and stored in fat cells. Remember: <em>everything in moderation. ( <strong><a href="http://www.the6packdiet.com" target="_blank">Click Here to learn more about portion sizes here</a></strong> )</em></li>
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<p> </p>
<p>If you are trying to lose weight and get fit fast, don’t eliminate carbs from your diet. Carbohydrates are a much needed element that, when consumed correctly, can produce great fitness results by providing you with the energy you need to work out and lose weight quickly.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 21:47:33 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Hi Everyone!</strong></p>
<p>Time to hook you up with our weekly member’s only offer.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">In a just a few weeks the new 6Packdiet will be out.</span> We have made some big changes to make sure you stay on the <strong>cutting edge of the most powerful diet information out there</strong>. We have added even more powerful eating plan structures, more recipes, cooking videos and info that is going to make sure you get ripped, and stay ripped.</p>
<p>But as things go, all the new stuff will also cost more and you will have to pay the new higher price for the 6PackDiet UNLESS you are already a 6PackDiet owner before.</p>
<p>See, <strong>as part of deal when you buy The6PackDiet </strong>you get unlimited upgrades for the rest of your life! So, you can buy the current 6PackDiet at the old price and the get the new one absolutely free when it comes out in a few weeks.</p>
<p>So if you have been looking for a powerful diet or if it seems the one you are on right now is just not working for you, pop over to the private link below and get The6PackDiet at a special discounted rate when use this code and get a free upgrade to the new one when it comes out:</p>
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<p><strong>And just to make the deal even sweater,</strong> I am going to through in our 6WeekSixPack Plus Pack so that you have a powerful home workout program to match your new powerful diet.</p>
<p>Talking about the <strong><a href="http://www.6weeksixpack.com" target="_blank">6WeekSixPack </a></strong> , make sure you are around on Monday to help me vote for the new winner of the latest 6WeekSixPack Challenge, we have a few guys that did some amazing body transformations!</p>
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