Heather Picken

I wanted to answer your #1 Most fat-burning questions as I get many from women just like you.

Can get rid of cellulite?

First off let me explain what cellutlite is...
Cellulite is just a fancy name for fat that pushes against the connective tissue, causing the skin to pucker and look like cottage cheese. Most women and girls have some cellulite. How much you have depends on genes, body fat levels, age and the thickness of your skin. It also depends on gender. Women develop cellulite more often than men.

So you ask...do I have to live with this unsightly cellulite or is there any help?

NO, you don’t have to live with it and YES, there is help.

There is help even if:

You are over 30
Your mother and grandmothers all had cellulite
You have tried every “miracle cure” out there and none of them worked.
One of the Secrets that I share in my 6-Week Ultimate Fat-Burning & Instant Motivational System,exclusively for women is how to get rid of cellulite or reduce the appearance is to focus on weight training!

I have seen some INCREDIBLE results from women who start weight training in a way
that I call "Fat-Burning".

The key is to use weight that is challenging enough to build the lean muscle and trust me you won't BULK up. If you don't have the right fat-burning workout in place then it won't work either. I see so many women who just use lots of reps and tiny weights which is actually counterproductive.

My programs I give women use a variety of reps and exercises.
You can use anywhere from 6-15 reps for you workouts.
The SECRET is to make your workouts intense and keep moving.

Nutrition plays a big role in reducing or eliminating cellulite.
All food is NOT created equal so if you are doing one of those
programs that just counts points or calories is simply ineffective.
You want to eat the right combinations of fat-burning foods at the
right times.

Can I still eat my "treats"?
Yes, I show you a way that you can do that and still be able to blast cellulite.

Don't make the mistake of doing cardio only because that will NEVER get rid of it by just doing it alone. When you are doing cardio to burn the most fat and to get rid of unsightly cellulite makes sure you do interval cardio. This is an intense session that does wonders to not only help get rid of cellulite but make your metabolism faster....walking will not be nearly effective or if any.

Your next fat-burning question:
How long or fast on treadmill to get fat?

As I have stated before interval cardio is the key to get rid of FAT.
How long depends on what your goals are.
For example in the 6-Week Fat-Burning System
I give you 8 fat-burning cardio programs to follow.

Here's is a sample similar to the program.

warm up 2 minutes (walk)
incline at 4 speed at 5.0 for 2 minutes (run or jog)
incline at 5 speed at 4.0 2min (fast walk)

It changes from there put you get the idea and these programs
last anywhere from 30-45min.

I also give you the formula for what you should be eating to lose
fat 3-4x faster with both cardio and nutrition.

And of course the #1 thing is putting yourself in the right frame of mind
and if goes beyond thinking positively and setting goals.

If you get the mind right then your body will follow

For more information about reducing and blasting cellulite and losing unwanted
fat with unstoppable motivation please visit:
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Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the body lacks sufficient thyroid hormone.

Symptoms

Fatigue
Weakness
Weight gain or increased difficulty losing weight
Coarse, dry hair
Dry, rough pale skin
Hair loss
Cold intolerance (can't tolerate the cold like those around you)
Muscle cramps and frequent muscle aches
Constipation
Depression
Irritability
Memory loss
Abnormal menstrual cycles
Decreased libido

Reccomended:

At least 6 grams of fish oil daily
Eat unprocessed whole foods (fat-burning)
Workout with intensity (especially weight training)

For more information to speed up you metabolism and help
your thyroid go to:

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Many women complain that it's a lot harder after you turn 30 to get what we call six pack abs.

First you need to determine where you are at. If you have let's say 28% body fat just know that you six pack abs won't be visible until you get your body fat down. For women it is most likely in the lower teens.

What types of food do I need to be eating?

You should be eating lots of lean proteins like chicken, egg whites, and fish. Stay away from processed meats because they will affect your fat loss progress. Also, I teach women what I call 5 Star Foods, eating these foods will help in achieving your six pack abs. Foods are not all created equal so you if you want the best results then you have to put the best fat-burning foods in your body. The breakdown of your foods is also important. Don't make the mistake of eliminating all your complex carbohydrates either as it will impair your metabolism, but you will need to modify your intake. Every woman is different when putting this type of program together.

What types of exercise should I be doing?
I recommend fat-burning workouts. Doing workouts that are intense and lifting enough weight that is challenging is key.

What about cardio?

This is dependent on how much body fat you have. Some women will have to do more in order to get the results they want. Don't make the mistake of just walking, this will not achieve those six pack abs. You need to do interval cardio to really get your body fat down and to start seeing those abs.

How long will it take depends on where you are at. From there, you can put together a plan of action. Diet is crucial in sculpting those abs. Yes, you will have to be more disciplined in your eating. But, the good thing is that you can actually have a small treat every week while you begin your transformation.

You must be patient in the process and focus on your goal and don't think just because you're over 30 that you can't accomplish this..because you can. The mind is actually the most important part in this process as it controls everything you do from exercising and eating exactly how you need to.

My whole focus in working with women is re-conditioning their mind to get the body they want. For example, I could give you the best six pack abs diet and exercise program but if you don't have the right "brain software", then you will fail to get the results you want so keep this in mind when you are setting your fitness goals.

If you would like mor e information about the complete fat-burning system for women 30+
go to: http://www.mybodyisfitnow.com

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Recently I had a client ask about different tools for
helping reprograming the mind for weight loss.
This helps not only with that, but also with reducing
stress, and concentration.

I have one and I love to take it with my on the airplane to relax.

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What is viseral fat?

Visceral fat is fat that is deep inside the abdomen, around the organs. Visceral fat, unfortunately, is nowadays thought to be much more significant for disease risk than subcutaneous fat. Scientist have linked viseral fat to metabolic diseases like diabetes. For women, a waist size of more than 35 inches signals potential trouble.

What about liposuction to get rid of it? Actually, The New England Journal of Medicine did a study in 2004 about removing the viseral fat in women and they found out even though large amounts were removed it there were no health benefits—no changes in cholesterol, blood pressure or other risk factors for heart disease.

That is why it is crucial to be proactive and do something about it right now before it's too late.

How you get rid of it?

Eating fat-burning foods, which include lean proteins, fibrous carbohydrates, and whole grains.

Another thing you can do is decrease the saturated fats (think butter and high fatty foods) You also want to take your EFA's (essential fatty acids) this will help in get rid of viseral fat (think fish oil and flaxseed oil).

Also, weight training will help your body to build more lean muscle. Make sure your workouts are fat-burning, don't make the mistake of just going through the motions during your workout, otherwise you will never get rid of the viseral fat.

What about walking?

Walking isn't really going to do much to stimulate major fat loss,especially the viseral fat. You need to do interval cardio, if your serious about improving your health and looking better. I've seen too many women just focusing on walking and not even paying attention to the resistance training. Remember the more lean muscle you have, the leaner you will be.

If your not eating enough to support your lean muscle it will be hard to get rid of the viseral fat as well. Most women who get stuck and reach what they call a plateau are guilty of this.

Viseral fat goes way beyond just looking better, commit to becoming healthy now.

If you would like more information on how you can eliminate viserial fat click here:
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Have you ever done something in your life and thought..wow..
how am I going to do that?

It seems impossible ..yet somehow your desire and
focus was so strong that you ended up achieving
whatever you set out to do.

And why do other things seem impossible to achieve,
especially losing weight ...you have the best of intentions
but somehow everytime you start you seem to slip
back into your old ways...why do you think that is?

It has everything to do with how your mind is programmed and
if you don't have the right "brain software" then you will keep
continuing to do the same thing.

The defintion of insanity as we have heard it "Is doing the
same thing over and over again and expecting a different result"

Do you really think a certain diet will keep you focused..ABSOULTELY NOT!
Everything we do in life is mental...and if you program your
mind for success whether it be weight loss or a new job you
will see exactly how it works.

So why aren't more women catching on to this..well simply society
has taught us to think differently and really it's very negative as obesity
is on the rise do you really think we need the next big diet to come
along to save us?

No, what we need is take out the negative or what I like to call
"lack programming" and start shifting our minds into the reality of what we want.

I don't care how old you are..it's never to late to get into shape and
feel great about yourself.

You just need the right program for your mind and the right program.

You would be amazed if you realized that it's really not hard to change
your old ways if you are receptive to changing your mind to get the body
and health that you want.

In my 6-Week Ultimate Fat-Burning & Instant Motivational System Exclusively for Women 30
I have created a way in which you don't rely on will power..but rather you use a mental conditioning
program that automatically makes you gravitate towards healthy foods and you now want to exercise and the best part is that you don't feel deprived.

There are so many programs out there for weight loss and they might make you lose weight but how many can keep the weight off? This system teaches you exactly how to do that.
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Exercise Tip:

One of the best sculpting exercise for your arms is a dip

This can be performed on a bench or step simply lower your own
body weight bending at the elbows and then come back up

Dip: Starting Position

Dip: Ending Position (go down to where you almost touch the ground)

Go here to learn more about total body sculpting workouts:
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Happy New Year!

Let me ask you this did you make your new year's resoultion to lose weight again?

If so I want to reveal to you why new year's diet resolutions never work and what you can do
to create the body and health beyond whatever you thought possible.

First of all, why do think so many women fail when trying to lose
weight each year...they have the best intentions..yet somehow
fail to stay the course.

Let's look at what a diet is....your subc mind hear and see restriction and therefore
you follow that program in your mind to give in and give up on your goals..
and of course you feel bad because you think it's your fault.

What if I told you that you can actually stay the course and create
the body and health of your dreams without feeling this way or giving
up would you believe me?

I want you to realize that it's not your fault that you have had failed
attempts to lose weight whether it's a new years resolution or anytime.

It all starts with a thought...what your believe...and the program that you
have in your mind that is sabotaging your success.

So you say "Yes..I desire to lose weight"...but you also "No..I can't do it...
or I don't want to feel deprived.

The reason why you have such a conflict is because of the way your
mind is programmed...
your subconscious mind is going 24/7 even when you sleep.
There are programs in your brain that are keeping you from achieving
the body you want and you probably arent even aware of it.

Forget about the perfect diet..forget about the perfect exercise..
let' s take a closer look into realizing what your subc is programmed to do....
either it's programmed to lose weight...or stay exactly where you are at. ..
and unless you know how to re-program it for weight loss then
you will never be able to lose weight.

In the past 10 years in working with women and helping them
achieve incredible results...
I realized the SECRET to getting women focused
and giving them unstoppable motivation.

I have desiged a system that has helped so many in showing them
the exact steps to do this...and it goes far beyond just positve thinking.....
and without the use of fad diets or pills.

IMAGINE being on autopilot ...as you create the body and
health of your dreams no matter what your age is...let me show you
the most powerful system that is like no other out there.

Foir more information please visit: http://www.mybodyisfitnow.com

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