Pro Or Con " Fit Over 40 " Weight Loss Program: January 2010

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Update Jan. 28- 2010 Pro's and Con's " Fit Over 40 - Weight Loss Program" By Health Experts

Fit Over 40 Weight loss program is designed by Jon Benson with the help of Tom Venuto (the famous trainer). The intention of this program is for men and women over 40 who want to lose weight, look youthful, feel energetic, and improve their health. As always, we provide you with the information and Pro and Con opinions of health experts. It is up to you to decide if the program is suitable for you. Please consult with your doctor before applying, if you decide to follow this program.

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For The Over 40 Crowd

Weight Loss, Fat Loss, & Getting Fit Over 40

By Craig Ballantyne

No matter what your age, if you are over 40, or over 50 and beyond, you can still lose weight and burn fat. With the fit over 40 weight loss approach, you can develop the mindset needed to help lose fat and get fit at any age. Just look at the incredible inspirational stories.

I recently spoke with coach and fitness professional, Jon Benson, who is living proof of the fit over 40 methods, as a mere seven years ago he was clinically obese and near death. Having lived through obesity, and having beat it, allows Jon to relate to so many others and what they are going through.

Today, Jon is an internationally recognized transformation lifecoach, specializing in mental strategies for the excellence lifestyle, fat-burning nutrition and superior physical fitness.

CB: Jon, for a lot of people at any age, the biggest problem is getting over the inertia of starting. Any tips? And do they differ for someone like yourself that had been in fitness before compared to someone getting fit for the first time?

JB:
Craig, I would start by encouraging anyone interested in changing their body, no matter what their age may be, to change their mind first.

What I mean by that is simply this: we excel at what we 'become'.

We dabble at what we 'participate in'.

Most people want to "participate" in fitness. Perhaps join a health club, get a trainer, go on a diet, and so-on. Yet everyone on the planet would answer YES to this question: "Do you want to be fit
for the rest of your life?"

Think about it: Can you be 'anything positive' for the rest of your life when you dabble at what you seek? No.

So, to get over the inertia of starting a fitness program, I encourage what I call "Core Linking".

Core Linking is covered in my book, "Fit Over 40". This is where you attach your deepest Core Values to a specific fitness and nutritional goal. Then you "Personalize" these objectives into a
what I call a "State of Becoming."

You 'become' your goal. Rather than "achieving" a goal, which for most is followed by an immediate cessation of the lifestyle patterns they used to become successful, I say 'become' your goal.

Become "a body-shaper." Label yourself as a "bodybuilder", "body-shaper", "physical culturist", "athlete", whatever! Create a label that FORCES your goal to be LARGER THAN YOU.

This engages the subconscious mind to a remarkable degree. It challenges you in ways that prevent things like "boredom" or excuses like, "I don't feel like it" from getting in your way.

All of this begins with the power of The Core.

Oh, by the way -- it doesn't matter if you're a newbie or a seasoned bodybuilder, Core Leveraging works to achieve and become whatever you desire.

CB: So Jon, how do you help people stick with the plan? We all know motivation wanes quickly as results slow down. Any tips?

JB:
Believe it or not, I really don't believe in motivation. "I believe in inspired, consistent action."

Motivation is short-term. I can motivate just about anyone with a good speech or perhaps an emotionally-charged piece of music. But is this long-term? Hardly.

The truly successful, at anything in life, are self-governed and intrinsically motivated. Actually, they are "inspired" -- and that's the ticket beyond the motivational trap.

Don't get me wrong -- we all need motivation from time to time. But I like to think of it as sugar. It's quick fuel that burns out just as quickly.

Inspired action, which comes when you develop your Core, sticks around for the long haul.

Inspired action makes a guy like Lance Armstrong take on the Tour de France after going through the worst cancer imaginable. Inspired action drives a boxer to continue a fight with a broken jaw. And,
inspired action will PULL YOU toward a goal.

The opposite is a feeling of "I have to." This is a "push". We want to be PULLED. It starts with inspired action, not motivation.

CB: And finally, what nutrition and training changes have you noticed at different stages in your life and in the experiences of the success stories in your book? Do the nutrition principles change at all? What about training and recovery?

JB:
As you age, your body tends to process carbohydrate more reluctantly.

There are exceptions of course, but for the most part people with any issues with bodyfat to begin with should curtail their intake of carbs.

This may not mean a "low-carb" diet, but they certainly work if you enjoy protein foods as I do.

Cranking up the protein, the water, and various forms of cardio can allow just about anyone at any age to get the fat off and build muscle.

I'm building plenty of muscle at 43 -- more so than I did at 33. The body fat comes off a bit slower, but not much...that is when I consume a higher protein, controlled carb, moderate fat diet with intense and brief weight training sessions.

I am currently experimenting with daily cardio sessions which vary in intensity. Some are longer at 65% MHR, others are 30 minutes at 85%. So far, so good.

Bottom line: If you eat and think properly, as I discuss in Fit Over 40 (the mind is a huge part of all of this), your body can respond like it did when you were 20.

CB: Thanks Jon, that is greatly appreciated. Any final comments for today's interview? I'm sure we'll be talking more in the future.

JB:
My system of Caloric Rotation allows for muscle building and the burning of bodyfat to happen at the same time. In order to get the body you want, you want to gain lean muscle. That gives you the
curves you seek, plus keeps your bones nice and strong.

You 'also' want to burn off excess bodyfat. Otherwise you'll never see the muscle you are building. Once you do that, you're "toned". In short, you become a fat-burning machine.

So "mentally let yourself do this". Mentally give yourself "permission". That sounds strange, but it's actually part of my System. The mind must be engaged or the body will not follow.

Become Fit Over 40 today!

CB: Thanks Jon. No matter what your age, Jon's mindset changing tips will help you burn fat and gain muscle - and more importantly, build the best body of your life.

You have permission to publish this article in your web sites, ezines or electronic publication, as long as the piece is used in its entirety including the resource box, all hyperlinks (HTML clickable) and references and copyright info.

Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men's Health and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked Turbulence Training for Fat Loss have helped thousands of men and women with weight loss and fat burning in less than 45 minutes three times per week. Turbulence Training for Fat Loss workouts help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment.

Craig knows that you can lose fat and get fit at any age. Who else is over 40 and wants to lose their lovehandles, have more energy, and look 10 years younger? Get Fit Over 40 & Lose Fat

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Weight Loss Over 40 is Actually Possible?

By Paul Kurtz

When it came to turning 40, I have to say that I was dreading it. I had just gone through and expensive divorce and now this? I have to turn 40? I'll admit that the culmination of those two factors made me quite depressed, and some aggressive weight gain soon followed.

To give you an idea of my build around that time, at 39 years old I was 6' tall and weighed about 215 lbs. Within six months of the divorce and turning the big 4-0, I had gained 38 lbs! When I moved into my new apartment, I hated the small kitchen and never wanted to cook, and therefore binged on fast food and lots and lots of pizza. Oh, and did I mention I started drinking a lot as well? I rarely even left my apartment because I was very embarrassed by my appearance.

I was definitely depressed so I looked for an easy way out by asking my doctor for some anti-depressants. I started taking Prozac but I felt like a zombie, so I stopped taking it. I was never much for pills anyway.

It was at this point the doctor expressed some concern about my weight gain and told me that my fast-food diet and the drinking was definitely contributing to my depression. He also performed a blood test for cholesterol and a liver panel. Neither results were good......total cholesterol was 316 (it's supposed to be under 200) and he said my liver levels were "elevated."

The cholesterol numbers alone were very disturbing, so I finally got my fat butt on a diet. My starting weight was 253 lbs.

At first, the weight fell off fairly quickly, at least the first ten pounds. I stopped drinking almost all together. If I did drink it was vodka tonics, and no more than two and only on the weekends. I also stopped all fast food and started making my own meals in my small, cramped kitchen. I immediately lost 10 pounds in about two and a half weeks. That must have been water weight because then it got a little more difficult.

I joined a gym to start working out and I started looking at websites and articles for tips. My biggest problem was getting the energy to workout, especially after working all day. This is the biggest hurdle of starting any workout regimen. However, after about two weeks of pushing myself, even on days where I swore I couldn't workout, the weight started coming off again and I actually looked forward to my workouts.

After 10 months, I went from 253 lbs. to 192 lbs. I know it sounds like a cliche, but the more weight I lost the younger I felt. When I was 250+ lbs., I honestly felt like I was 70 years old sometimes, especially when I would get winded walking up the stairs....and I'm a non-smoker!

A few things that helped me was borrowing a relative's Weight Watcher's points book for when I was eating out, reading some books on strength training, and watching a lot of The Biggest Loser (yes, that IS a motivator!).

The Weight Watcher's points books are downloadable online and invaluable if you don't want to count calories.

The other book I read for exercise, diet, and strength training coaching was called Fit Over 40, which was also a great ally in my choosing what workouts were best for me, as well as different diet ideas since everyone's different. It has tons of good ideas for men and women.

As for watching The Biggest Loser, I think you can watch it online. Otherwise, I'm sure a new season will begin soon It's amazing how much weight the contestants lose over the course of a season!

Anyways, I'm writing this article because you need to know it's never too late to get back into shape, and I can promise you that once you do, you will never feel better in your head and about yourself physically. As soon as you start to see results you'll be motivated to push yourself even harder.

For more information about losing weight over 40, as well as the tools I used for my weight loss visit my blog at: http://weight-loss-for-over-40.blogspot.com

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Saturday, January 16, 2010

Update Jan. 16- 2010 Pro's and Con's " Fit Over 40 - Weight Loss Program" By Health Experts

Why is Weight Loss Important to You?

By Jerry Goodwin

Nowadays it appears that everyone is on a diet, trying to lose weight for one reason or another. The reasons vary from individual to individual. I have been in the business of helping people lose weight and get in shape for several years now and I think I have heard most every reason possible. The fact is they are ALL good reasons if you yourself believe they are and if the reason motivates you to take action and keep on track.

One of the most common reasons I hear from clients that want to drop some pounds and get into better shape is that they want to look better and feel better as well as they want to have more energy. OK, that is actually 3 things, but they all seem to go together. This is quite possible and in fact is almost unavoidable if the exercise and nutrition plan that you use is one that you can enjoy without too many major changes too quickly.

I really like using Jon Benson's plan Simply Eat as it combines exercise and diet as well as gives you tips on controlling your appetite, and has various journals and methods for actually measuring your progress. If you are over 40 like me (I am 56) Tom Venuto in collaboration with Jon Benson has an e-book out that does much the same thing for a more mature audience called Fit Over 40.

While there are a few people out there that are actually too thin, the most common health problem in the US and most countries is being overweight or even obese. So let's take a good look at some of the other benefits of Weight Loss.

People that are more fit tend to live longer; those that are more fit tend to have less bodyfat. The great news is that some small changes can make huge improvements. Even a small amount of exercise combined with more healthy food choices can improve not only the quality of your life but also increase the length of it.

People that are more fit tend to think much clearer and have a sharper mind. Studies have shown that people that are more fit going into their later years tend to remain mentally sharp longer, and have considerably less instances of such diseases as Alzheimer's.

In 1932 a study done in Scotland 460 men and women were given mental and physical tests at age 11 and age 79. Those with the highest scores on the fitness tests scored higher on the mental tests also in both age groups. The more fit they were in old age the more mentally sharp they were also.

People that are physically fit also tend to have less episodes of depression. Depression is caused by an imbalance in the chemicals that transport signals between nerve cells, causing sadness. Study after study has shown strong links to depression and obesity. If you are depressed you are more likely to be obese, and if you are obese it is more likely that you are or will become depressed.

It also is well known that exercise can help relieve stress. My wife and I ride our bicycle each morning; she will be the first to tell you that those bike rides help her tremendously in dealing with the stress of taking care of our two handicapped boys as well as our two grandchildren.

Exercise along with a healthy nutrition plan can really help boost your energy levels. Just like an automobile, your body will work better if your use better fuel and take good care of it. You do this through a quality nutrition plan and a reasonable exercise plan.

I am not telling you that you have to exercise 4 hours a day or look like a professional body builder to be healthy. Simply do some healthy exercise daily and make healthier choices when it comes to food. Ryan Lee has developed a great program that will work great for the majority of people, it is called bodybot.

Jerry Goodwin has been certified as a Medical Technologist since 1977. He is also certified as a Personal Trainer, Cardiovascular Trainer and Medical exer-therapist. He is a Veteran of the US Navy having served during the Viet Nam era. Jerry also served in the Army National Guard in Ohio, Texas, Kansas and Georgia as a field medic with Infantry, Armored Cavalry, Artillery and Mechanized Infantry Units. He has earned several medals including the Army Commendation Medal. Jerry is the editor of Body Mind and Goals Ezine and the owner of BMG Services Fitness and Nutrition at http://www.bmgfitness.com/diets

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Why is it Hard to Lose Weight After 40?

By Tina Haines

As we age it seems like we put on weight twice as fast as we do trying to lose it. Doesn't it seem like everything you eat causes you to gain weight? This may happen for various reasons. One reason is because as we become older, our metabolism tends to slow down. Other reasons could be due to medical issues such as a thyroid problem. However, for the most part, it could be just the common "middle-age spread." You probably know it well. It's when we begin to put on weight in our stomachs, buttocks, and thighs. There are ways to combat weight gain and get down to a healthy weight without struggling to do it.

Ask Yourself These Questions

This may seem like common sense but it's important to figure out your own health patterns.

1. Do you exercise less?
2. Are you eating more?
3. What types of foods are you eating?

These questions are important because they have a lot to do with why it is difficult to lose weight in general but even more so after 40 years of age.

Get moving - If you are not exercising, you should probably create a workout plan for yourself. It doesn't need to be a strenuous program, especially if you haven't exercised for a long period of time. Your doctor should be able to give you a beginner's exercise plan. For the most part, you can start off with walking for 20 minutes per day and increasing your time as you improve.

Eating better food - One big mistake that people make is they begin to starve themselves hoping the lack of food will make them lose weight faster. Starving isn't necessary. Two excellent eating plans that help people lose weight almost effortlessly are the clean eating plan and the paleolithic (caveman diet) plan. Either eating plan works well for many people because they promote foods that are fresh and never processed. These are the types of food we should be eating - more vegetables, fruit, nuts, and lean meats.

How we eat will determine how much weight we lose even more so than exercise alone. One final note - try not to get caught up in the tv ads about ab machines that will help you lose weight. They are marketing spot reduction which doesn't exist. Save yourself money and time by avoiding them.

I would suggest starting an exercise and eating plan that will build your confidence as you get results. Jon Benson's "Fit Over 40" program is a great place to start for those who just need a plan to follow and execute. Get an overview by visiting http://bellyfatcure.com/articles/fit-over-40.php.

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Monday, January 4, 2010

Update Jan. 04- 2010 Pro's and Con's " Fit Over 40 " Weight Loss Program By Health Experts

A Quick Look at the Fit Over 40 Program

By Allison Thompson

In this article we will provide a review of the Fit Over 40 eBook that can be found on the internet today. The Fit Over 40 review looks at this very interesting book which has been written by Jon Benson and Tom Venuto. But just what is so interesting in particular about this book.

Well for starters it does not tell the reader to do this, do that, eat this or do not eat that. But instead it provides a person with motivation and shows them much better ways of achieving their goals and this is all done through example in the book.

What is particularly good about this book is that during part one it describes all the struggles that Jon Benson went through in order to succeed and transform his body and health to the person you will see today. So the benefit you gain from this book is actually looking at the co-writer who will have gone through the same trials and tribulations that you are facing when you commence looking for a way to make both your body and you much healthier.

Also this eBook is particularly good as it draws on the trials and tribulations of others not just aged 40 but goes up to and includes information on people who are well into their Seventies. It provides you with an insight as to how these 52 people dealt with health issues once they had gone passed the age of 40 and to which many people will find easy to relate to. The reader of this eBook will be looking to attain the same levels of fitness as those that are shown within it rather than trying to reach the unobtainable goals of many pro-athletes in order for them to get in great shape.

Also this eBook provides the reader with the stages of helping to slow the anti aging process that occurs to all of us as we grow older. In this part Tom Venuto specifically looks at weight and strength training, aerobic training, learning to be flexible, lifelong nutrition and recovery and renewal. But he also explains why a big part in order for anyone to get fit and maintaining this fitness and so improving their lifelong health is all to do with a person's mental attitude.

At this point we must reiterate that if you are looking for a guide that will show you what exercises to do and provide you with a tailored workout plan then this is not the book for you. If however you are looking for a great read and reference book to help improve your health and fitness and to motivate you to get fit then this book is well worth considering. If this doesn't motivate you nothing will.

Whether you are over 40 or even in your 20's and need motivation and role models to get you to take action then I would consider looking at Fit Over 40. Hopefully the Fit Over 40 review provided above will provide you with a way for you to achieve your goals. Plus at only $39.00 and with a 60 day money back Guarantee this is a great value for money product.

Allison Thompson is a full time writer and researcher and fitness addict. You can find further Fit over 40 Reviews at http://www.middleagefitness.com/

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Staying Fit Over Forty

By Doug Setter

Now in my 50's, I learned the hard way that you cannot train the same as you did in your twenties. For one thing, you have more responsibilities and less time. The other thing is that you probably do not recover as quickly as you might have in your late teens and early twenties. So, the practice of training the same way, day in and day out is a sure way to become stale and frustrated. While training, like running, the same time and distance every day is admirable, you can get better results by varying your training.

One of my training buddies, who used to compete in cycling on an international level, showed me how to use interval training to improve my running. Instead of plugging with distance running, I would run for one minute and walk for one minute over the same distance. I trained less, but got better results. It was a bit uncomfortable the first few times, but I quickly improved and got more done in less time.

When you cross the big 4-0, you might find that you have to give your joints and tendons more time to recover. This is not a ticket to slack off. Again, you just have to be smarter when you train. If you are going to run, stay on sand, grass or gravel. One of my clients, who had recovered from a broken pelvis, could run on sand without much discomfort. After a month, she could run several hundred meters on the sand while carrying her 6 year old son on her back.

Cross-training is another way to keep training fresh and spare your joints. An article in Runner's World once mentioned how several runners improved their time by cross training with cycling rather than just running alone. I found that my own running improved by alternating my running with cycling.

Another area that the over 40 person should practise is strength training. Strength training or "resistance-training" is highly under-rated for conditioning. Often thought of only for "showy muscles" and "body beautifuls," strength training has several benefits that endurance training does not. Strength training builds bone density and increases the body's anabolism, which is the ability to repair and rebuild itself.

Another aspect of strength training that is almost always over-looked is the balance and posture muscles. These can be trained through methods such as martial arts, pilates and power yoga. Now before anyone starts writing off pilates and power yoga as "too Hollywood," keep in mind that these systems work. Pilates inventor, Joseph H. Pilates was an accomplished athlete who trained such celebrities as world class boxer, Max Schmeling. As for power (Ashtanga) yoga, I can vouch for it for removing back pain. One of my trainees, a former RCR soldier told me that he went from 3 chiropractor visits per week to only one per month just from our twice weekly power yoga sessions.

Another good body maintainer is the sauna. While often mistaken for a method for losing weight, regular saunas will clean out the excess toxins, increase your immune system T-cells and help calm you. It is great on a Sunday evening a few hours before bed time.

More tips to get more mileage out of the over 40 frame:

• Eat good natural food. Fresh fruits and vegetables contain massive amounts of anti-oxidants to slow down the aging process.

• If necessary, employ the services of physical therapists: massage, physiotherapist, chiropractic and even acupuncture.

• Supplements such as: fish oils, glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate assist some people with joint pain.

• Keep the alcohol, tobacco and caffeine to a minimum. This stuff overworks your adrenalin glands which are suppose to help carry you into old age.

• Avoid refined foods like white sugar and white flour. It just plugs up your intestines.

• Avoid extended periods of sitting. Too much sitting is hard on the spine and can contribute to DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis).

• Stay active. In an era where everything seems to have a warning label, there should be one on the human butt: Warning: Keep moving or equipment will fail.

Read on more techniques in the download Stomach Flattening

Doug Setter holds a Bachelor's of Food and Nutrition. He has served as a paratrooper and U.N. Peacekeeper, has completed 5 full marathons and climbed Mt. Rainier. He held a welterweight kick-boxing title at age 40. He consults clients in alcohol reduction, stomach-flattening, kick-boxing and nutrition. He is the author of Stomach Flattening, Reduce Your Alcohol Craving and One Less Victim. Visit his website: http://www.2ndwindbodyscience.com

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