But if you plan on following his action plan, be ready to sweat.

Huizenga’s weight loss program focuses on large quantities of jogging daily and a strict balanced eating plan. According to him, the body has to work at 120%  7 days a week in order to lose the fat. To do this, anyone looking to lose weight needs to exercise at least 2 hours a day.

There is no time to rest.

As for the type of exercise, the book focuses primarily on walking and jogging as the two best ways to lose the fat.

It’s a program that has merits but be advised, it’s not suitable for everyone.  Those who seldom exercise or who are morbidly obese will struggle with this program and before commencing it, should check with their own doctor.

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Talking about dieting and hunger in the same sentence somehow doesn’t seem right.

But what if you could lose weight and help feed the hungry at the same time?

That’s the idea behind a new campaign created by General Mills, NBC’s The Biggest Loser and the non-profit organization Feeding America.

It’s called the Pound for Pound Challenge because, for ever pound you lose, General Mills will donate 10 cents to Feeding America. That’s enough, apparently, to provide one pound of groceries to a local food bank.

Imagine all those 10 cents added together – just think of how many pounds of groceries Feeding America could provide for those without food.

 

All you have to do is take the pledge, start dieting (and of course exercising) and watch your lost pounds convert into pounds of groceries for those who desperately need them.

 

 

Of course, if you are one of those lucky people who don’t need to lose any weight, you can still become involved with the Pound for Pound Challenge  by…

• Mailing-in the Pound For Pound lids and seals from specially-marked General Mills products. For every lid or seal mailed in, General Mills will donate 10 cents to Feeding America.
• Donate directly to Feeding America, a network of more than 200 member food banks. As the nation’s leading charitable hunger-relief organization, Feeding America serves all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

All in all, the Pound for Pound Challenge sounds like a truly win-win situation.

What do you say?

Are you up for it?

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Did you see the October 7th episode (see video here) when trainer Jillian Michaels presented Coleen, who was minus a workout partner, with a Motorola MOTOROKR S9-HD headset complete with a Motorola Wireless Workout programmed in?

Looks like a pretty nifty tool. Lighter than most sunglasses, the headset is not only stable fitting (a absolute necessity during a workout) but also has a discreet, behind-the-head-wearing style. In fact, if it wasn’t for the the high-definition surround sound music playing,  you could easily forget it’s there.

It’s the perfect wireless solution for those on the go. Wherever you are, the Motorola MOTOROKR S9-HD headset will keep you connected to your mp3 (or iPod) and cell phone all at the same time via Bluetooth technology. Never miss a call or a beat ever again.

If the Motorola S9-HD headset sounds like an accessory you could use, then you’re in luck…

Healthbolt has one to give away.

All you have to do is leave a comment below by Tuesday 18th November and the lucky receipent of this great headset will be announced the next day. This one, I’m afraid, is only for US residents.

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This ‘Biggest Loser’ reduced his body weight by 50% in six months through diet and exercise, so he can definitely ‘talk the talk’.

A Chicago Tribune reporter caught up with Bernie recently to discover how he manages to eat out once or twice a week and still manage to keep the weight off. After all, as every dieter knows, frequent restaurant visits can play havoc on your weight loss goals.

The trick, Bernie says, is to follow these tips…

- Pick the restaurant carefully.
- Don’t sacrifice taste. It doesn’t have to be bland or boring to be low in calories.
- Don’t feel guilty about what you do end up eating.
- Make smart decisions about what you order depending on the amount of exercise done and food consumed earlier in day.
- Don’t feel you have to eat a dish the way it is described on the menu. Ask for changes such as ‘baked’ instead of ‘fried’.
- Carry around a calorie counter to help you decide.
- If you think the meals too large, then get half of it boxed up and kept in the kitchen until you’re ready to leave.
- Order a dessert if you really want it, but do it rarely.
- Craving something sweet – order fruit, even if it’s not on the menu.
- Don’t eat out every day. Make it special.

Bon apetit…

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* Roger set a record for the most weight lost on campus in the history of the show.

* Ali lost the most weight of any female contestant ever on the show.

* Ali and Kelly BOTH secured a shot at the top spot, making the probability of a first-time female winner quite strong.

* For the first time ever, viewers will vote who to eliminate this week, and it’s between Mark and Roger.

Lots of excitement this week, and definitely looking ahead as well. Every one of those contestants brought their A-game this week, shocking themselves and their trainers with the weight they managed to peel off so far along in the process. Truly inspiring and completely commendable.

So who do you think should be voted off this week, and who do you think should ultimately be crowned…The Biggest Loser?

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