(This is a guest post from Tom Venuto of Burn the Fat) Weight loss contests, especially the Biggest Loser, where obese people drop insane amounts of body weight – like 10, 15 or even 20 lbs in a week – have become extremely popular. Many people say they get incredibly inspired and motivated watching these… Read More »
I hope the new year has kicked off so far so good for you “I’m going to lose weight” is of of the top new year’s resolutions for majority of people. Good start… but I wonder how many actually stick to it. There’s always next year to make the same resolution. January is usually the month with… Read More »
A few days ago, fat loss author/expert Tom Venuto issued a bold challenge to hundreds of thousands of people… Basically, he “called them out,” (but in a motivating sort of way, that is). Tom was making an announcement about a new type of fitness transformation challenge contest that will run – get this – through… Read More »
This is the time of the year where many people fall off the diet wagon. Food is a big part of this season so it’s not surprising to gain weight between Thanksgiving and the New Year. Do you deprive yourself of the fun of the festivities just to keep the pounds off? Or do you… Read More »
Do you often find yourself falling off the workout wagon or succumb to diet relapse, binges or just too much over-indulgence? Why do you (relapser) regain weight while maintainers lose and keep off the pounds successfully? What can you (relapser) learn from the maintainers? Tom Venuto answers these questions in another great article, “How to… Read More »
In the past, I had been an emotional eater who battled with significant weight fluctuations. I’d reach for chocolate, sweets, chips and crackers when under stress. Somehow, these foods seemed to make me feel better or so I imagined. At that time, I knew nothing about emotional eating. It was only by trial and error… Read More »
Having spoken to members at my gym and students in my classes, I found out that many continue to struggle with losing body fat. Besides exercise and nutrition, there is something else missing. Social support. Some people just can’t do it alone. Social support can come from friends, family, trainers, coaches, support groups and so… Read More »
You have chosen to follow a nutrition and training program for fat loss. Yet, you find yourself not sticking with the program consistently. You are frustrated ‘cos you ain’t losing fat . Is the program at fault? Or is it you? Tom explains how limiting beliefs can prevent you from losing fat… ***************************************************** The Little… Read More »
Why wait to start a great new year? Why have new year’s resolutions when you can start NOW and DO… today? I think new year’s resolutions are just a load of rubbish… they are just reasons to procrastinate…. to postpone what can be done today. I can hardly remember the last time I made my… Read More »
By Tom Venuto, CSCS, NSCA-CPT BurnTheFat.com Throughout my 18 years in the fitness industry as a trainer, nutrition consultant and motivational coach, I have noticed that some people who start a nutrition and exercise program give up very easily after hitting the first obstacle they encounter. If they feel the slightest bit of discouragement or… Read More »