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Remake Your Shape: 9 Celebrity Authors Give You the Body Makeover Moves You Need

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 30, 2011

IronManMagazine.com has just added nine of the most popular bodybuilding and fitness authors to its blogger lineup. Iron Man is known for providing the answers to common questions about workout strategies, nutrition and supplementation. It combines decades of tried and true bodybuilding strategies with the latest emerging science on exercise, nutrition and supplementation.

Fitness enthusiasts can now enjoy this addition to IronManMagazine.com’s already impressive writing staff. These are people who are experts in helping people get results. In the Iron Man blogs (http://www.ironmanmagazine.com/blogs), you?ll discover the most effective training and nutrition strategies from people like:

Jon Benson is co-author of FitOver40, one of the more effective diet and fitness plans in the industry. Jon has also authored the popular Every Other Day Diet (EODD) and 7 Minute Muscle.

Tom Venuto is the author of Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle, read by almost 200,000 readers in 144 countries. He’s been involved in virtually every aspect of the fitness and weight-loss industry since 1989.

Mike Geary is the author of the international best-selling e-book, The Truth about Six Pack Abs as well as the 5 Foods That Kill Abdominal Fat. Over 276,000 readers in 163 have read The Truth about Six Pack Abs.

Zach Even-Esh is a strength coach and founder of The Underground Strength Gym in N.J. Zach has authored several e-books and training courses such as Bodyweight Bodybuilding Secrets. He specializes in training athletes as well as old school strength & bodybuilding methods.

Shawn Phillips, fitness and nutrition veteran of more than 20 years, is the author of two best-selling books on fitness, nutrition and performance lifestyle: ABSolution: The Practical Guide to Building Your Best Abs and Strength for LIFE. His popular e-book Red Hot Metabolism offers easy steps to “ignite your natural fat incinerator.”

Nick Nilsson, a.k.a. the “Mad Scientist of Exercise,” is well known for his unique, out-of-the-box approach to bodybuilding and strength training. Through his 20+ years of training and his degree in Physical Education (encompassing advanced biomechanics, kinesiology, physiology, and anatomy), Nick delivers constant innovation, extraordinary new exercises, and mind-blowing training techniques to his readers on a regular basis.

John M. Rowley is an international best-selling author, speaker and media contributor, notably to Fox News, Smart Money and Martha Stewart. He has earned the title “America’s Lifestyle Strategist” by inspiring millions to become physically, mentally and spiritually fit. John’s Positive Fitness Interviews brings 20 Celebrity Experts directly to you for the first time to show YOU How To Be Ultra Fit & Outrageously Successful!

Tom Terwilliger, known as “The Achievement Mentor,” is a leading authority on the science of achievement, an international speaker and empowerment trainer as well as author of the acclaimed #1 bestseller, ?7 Rules of Achievement.? Tom’s inspiring story of pulling himself from the world of drugs and alcohol to becoming an IFBB pro bodybuilder and high achiever has inspired countless others to reach for their own full potential.

Kristi Frank, star of Season #1 of NBC’s ?The Apprentice,? is a business, health and beauty guru and has appeared on every major network TV show from ?Oprah? to ?The View,? subsequently helping thousands of women lose weight, gain confidence and increase their energy. Her new company, Slim and Fit Fast!, promises to revolutionize the weight-loss industry by delivering more than just an inspirational message but by guaranteeing dramatic results.

The Iron Man Blogs?packed with muscle news, unrivaled physique photography and exclusive interviews. Stay connected to Iron Man and get the information that you need, when you need it, wherever you go. For more blogs and podcasts from your favorite authors visit: http://www.ironmanmagazine.com/blogs

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Precision Nutrition Reveals Why New Year’s Weight Loss Resolutions Don’t Work (and What Does)

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Toronto, ON and New York, NY (PRWEB) December 29, 2011

New Year?s resolutions to lose weight by joining a gym ?have never worked and never will,? says Dr. John M. Berardi, Chief Science Officer at Precision Nutrition and one of the world?s leading nutrition experts.

?Research shows that with exercise alone you can expect to lose only about half a pound to one pound per month,? says Berardi. What works best is habits built slowly ? one small step at a time ? in a program that combines exercise, nutrition and coaching. Participants in programs like that can expect to lose five times more fat than in an exercise-only program.

Precision Nutrition offers such a combined program. It?s called the Lean Eating Coaching Program and a waiting list is now open for a program that begins January 4, 2012. But Berardi says the lessons learned over ten years of conducting the world’s largest body transformation study apply to everyone.

?We all love ?change everything moments? moments like winning the lottery. But that ain?t reality,? says Berardi.

In Precision Nutrition?s Lean Eating Coaching Program clients are given one small act to do, each and every day. Any less, and they lose momentum; any more, they get overwhelmed.

Some people find this out the hard way, says Berardi. ?They make a heroic effort to change every part of their life, from the time they wake up in the morning to the kinds of foods they eat to adopting a new workout program and dozens of other changes.?

?This all-or-nothing attitude may work for a week or two, but pretty soon they?ll crash and burn and be right back where they started. That?s why it?s important to practice one small thing at a time instead of trying to make a mad-dash for the finish line.?

But small, daily habits (like those in the Lean Eating Coaching Program) slowly stack up on top of each other. The aim is to build a healthy set of eating and exercise habits that are practiced consistently. Habits can include such seemingly small steps as taking a multivitamin or eating more vegetables.

No new habit should be attempted without 90% confidence that it can actually be done. Anything less and the habit should be scaled back. That might mean eating two servings of vegetables instead of five. ?If it seems so easy that you have to roll your eyes, you know you can do it consistently. And you can gradually increase the difficulty over time,? says Berardi.

Instead of a quickly forgotten New Year?s resolution, Berardi suggests asking yourself whether you have the tools needed for lasting change. “Do you have a support network? How about a mentor or a coach? Do you have confidence in the workout and nutrition program you?ll be following? Do you need to be less heroic and more in tune with your small daily habits?”

?Pick one thing and start there,? says Berardi, ?because getting started is the most important lesson of all.?

About Precision Nutrition

Precision Nutrition is life-changing, research-driven nutrition coaching for everyone. The company translates science into real results for real people. It collects more nutrition coaching data than anyone in the world. Precision Nutrition also certifies fitness professionals and trainers worldwide through its Essentials of Sport and Exercise Nutrition textbook and online course so they can help their clients lose fat and live healthier, more satisfying lives.

About Dr. John M. Berardi

Dr. John M. Berardi is the co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Precision Nutrition Inc. One of the world?s foremost experts on sport and exercise nutrition, Dr. Berardi has authored numerous peer-reviewed studies, books, textbooks and hundreds of magazine articles on the topics of exercise and sport nutrition. As a nutrition coach and exercise physiologist, he has coached hundreds of elite athletes, among them professionals and Olympic gold medalists, and thousands of everyday folk through the Lean Eating Coaching Program. In the last two Winter Olympics alone, his athletes collected over 25 medals, 12 of them gold. In addition, he serves as a nutrition and high performance consultant for Nike. For more about Dr Berardi and his work, visit http://www.precisionnutrition.com.

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Chino Hills Fitness Expert Provides Holiday Health Tips

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Chino Hills, CA (PRWEB) December 28, 2011

The average body takes a substantial hit during the holiday season. People are working out less, eating more and suffering escalated levels of stress. They have less time to sit down and eat healthy meals and they are consuming more alcohol, to boot. The holidays can still be fun without the excess, says Chino Hills Fitness Expert Sam Bakhtiar of the Fit Concepts franchise, and we can still get everything done without neglecting our health.

Dr. Sam Bakhtiar offers the following Chino Hills fitness tips for the holidays:

Don?t hide from your scale. Get it out and weigh yourself each week to see if your food intake needs a serious adjustment. Often times, people don?t realize how much they?re overeating until the scale tells them so.

Keep a food journal. You?re more likely to be accountable for what you?re consuming this way.

Squeeze in morning workouts, first thing. You can?t make excuses about being too busy if it?s over and done with. If you only have 30 minutes, make it count by interval training ? a few minutes of rigorous intensity, followed by a recovery period. Studies show this approach burns the most calories and offers the most health benefits.

Schedule time to relax, whether it?s 30 minutes of mindful yoga, a hot soak in the bathtub, or an hour of reading before bed, keeping your cortisol levels down will prevent unnecessary weight gain and maintain your sanity during this stressful time.

Enjoy family-oriented outdoor activities. Head to the mountains to do some skiing, sledding, ice skating or snow-shoeing. Make it a ritual to take family after-dinner walks to stay active and promote fitness in your household. Get out and enjoy a bike ride or jog through a scenic park.

Sign up for a January fitness boot camp and weight loss program to start the year off right.

?Our Chino Hills fitness programs are in such high demand because people are walking out of here 30 to 100 pounds lighter. They feel empowered, stronger, leaner, healthier and more energized,? Sam explains. ?That?s why you keep hearing so much about this ?fitness boot camp? trend and how ?addicting? it is. Who doesn?t want to feel mentally and physically incredible? Boot camps pack a powerful punch in just an hour of time and your fat burning machine is revved up even after you leave the gym.?

?December is a bit like the calm before the storm at any local fitness club,? Sam Bakhtiar explains. ?Then, like clockwork, come January, it?s a zoo of people who want to sign up for a weight loss boot camp and get back on track with their fitness.? Unfortunately, he says, there are only so many spots available, so the smartest people should sign up in December to ensure their position in one of the Chino Hills classes. Right now, the Fit Concepts Chino Hills Fitness center is offering a special holiday promotion of $ 100 off any program for people who text ?FITCONCEPTS? to 77453 by December 30th.

About Sam Bakhtiar

Sam Bakhtiar is a Persian-born American with over twenty years of experience in fitness training and body building. After completing B.S in Premed and Nutrition, Sam also received a degree of doctorate of Chiropractics. Along with being one of the best fitness trainers, Sam is also a business and marketing expert. After establishing a successful fitness training business with substantial income, Sam is helping other professionals in the industry to achieve their business goals. For more information, please contact using the following information.

Contact Information:

Sam Bakhtiar

Fitness Concepts

909-393-9075

http://www.FitConcepts.com

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10 Chino Hills Weight Loss Tips From Dr. Saman Bakhtiar

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Chino Hills, CA (PRWEB) December 27, 2011

The American Dietetic Association recommends that men improve their overall health by watching the size of their waistline. Many people are too focused on what the scale reads, but have not measured their stomach fat appropriately. The ADA says that men whose waist measures more than 40 inches are at an increased risk for heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

?The fat surrounding the internal organs is called visceral fat,? explains Dr. Saman Bakhtiar of Fit Concepts Chino Hills Weight Loss Center. He adds, ?Abdominal fat, in particular, is believed to be worse than fat, say, in the thighs. Here at Fit Concepts, we?re committed to helping our clients achieve all of their health and fitness goals, whether it?s to take their blood pressure and cholesterol levels down a few notches or to drop pant sizes.?

Sam?s Chino Hills Weight Loss Center offers the following tips:

Know your waist measurement. Wrap a tape measure over your bare skin an inch above the belly button at the narrowest portion of the torso. The tape measure should be held comfortably ? not too tight, nor too loose. At Fit Concepts, a Chino Hills weight loss professional measures every new client to help individuals track progress throughout the program.

Get your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers from your doctor. These are important figures to track during your Chino Hills weight loss journey too. At Fit Concepts, we strive for total body health, which goes beyond what the scale says to heart health and mental health as well.

Eat foods rich in antioxidants, like green leafy vegetables ? spinach, Brussels sprouts, artichokes.

Avoid red meat. Instead, eat lean protein like boneless skinless chicken breast, fish and soy.

Consume whole grains like brown rice, whole wheat bread and whole wheat pasta instead of white potatoes, white bread, or white rice.

Cut back on alcohol consumption.

Reduce portion sizes.

Exercise your core with planks, sit-ups, push-ups, and lateral lifts.

Do cardio several times a week, especially interval training cardio, to get your heart rate up.

Focus on building more muscle to burn the most calories in and out of the gym.

Best Chicago Weight Loss Apps – Must Have Weight Loss Apps for Your Smart Phone

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Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) December 27, 2011

People who are looking for a fresh start on Chicago health club in 2012 should begin by amassing all the tools and resources they will need for success; so by the time January 1st rolls around, they will be ready to implement their strategies. No matter how much a person knows about fitness and nutrition, there are always questions that come up in the real world. Choosing gluten-free or diabetic friendly foods can be a challenge as well. Here are some of the best Chicago weight loss apps to consider.

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Counting the Cost of Christmas Calories… Bodycraft Predicts a Surge in Gastric Band Interest for 2012

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London (PRWEB UK) 24 December 2011

Christmas dinner is the highlight of the festivities for many of us; but it comes at a cost – there is no other meal in the year where we consume so many calories. The average Christmas dinner with starter, trimmings, pudding, cream, brandy butter, mince pies, cheese and biscuits all washed down with plenty of wine comes to a massive 6,500 calories.

Bodycraft Weight Loss, based in London and Surrey, provides bariatric surgery for overweight and obese patients who have chosen drastic action to take control of their diets and weight.

A spokesperson for the company said ?Christmas is a particularly challenging time for those that struggle with diet. Food is rich and plentiful ? almost every meal is treat time. In addition, high fat, high sugar snacks such as mince pies and chocolates are also readily available and when picked at throughout the day can easily add a few hundred more calories.?

?It is certainly possible to avoid over-consumption at Christmas. Making sure that you choose plenty of vegetables with your meals and staying well hydrated with non-alcoholic drinks will naturally fill you up so that you consume less ?naughty treats?. In addition, staying active with some moderate exercise is a very helpful way to stop those pounds piling on.?

?However, that good advice can be hard to put into practice and Christmas is a time when even for those without a clinical weight issue can tend to put on a few pounds. As a result, we do tend to see a surge in enquiries for the gastric band and gastric bypass in the New Year.?

?While bariatric surgery is clinically proven to help patients lose weight, we would stress that weight loss surgery is not an easy option and certainly not for everyone. In the UK, adults are required to have a BMI (Body Mass Index) of at least 30 with obesity-related medical conditions to qualify for a gastric band even in the private sector.?

?Losing weight through diet and exercise alone is generally recommended as a preferred option where possible; but where this has failed; the gastric band is a clinically proven weight loss tool for those that need it.?

?We would urge anybody interested in weight loss surgery to undertake serious research to fully understand the full implications of surgery as well as the weight loss benefits. Patients should choose a reputable provider and take advantage of all the information available on the internet and in brochures to make an informed decision. They should expect a confidential meeting with an experienced bariatric surgeon for an individual review and advice before making any decision. Finally, ensuring they choose a company that gives good aftercare support after the surgery is vitally important to getting the weight loss results.?

?For the right patient, armed with the facts, weight loss surgery can be a life-changing decision.?

Numerous studies have shown that weight-loss surgery changes lives, and weight loss surgery is invaluable to those who have struggled for years with weight, helping them not only to drop dress sizes and look slimmer, but also to benefit from considerable health improvements too.

Bodycraft?s Weight Loss team offer a full range of weight loss surgery procedures, including the gastric band, bypass and sleeve, as well as the non-surgical gastric balloon. Patients are supported before, during and after surgery by professional and dedicated dietitians, nurses and counsellors to ensure they get the best results from surgery.

They cater to London and Surrey in particular, although patients are welcomed from all over the UK and even overseas, due to the excellent reputation of their Bariatric Surgeons, Mr Marcus Reddy and his surgical team. The support team includes Channel 4′s The Food Hospital’s Lucy Jones as weight loss Dietitian.

Patients can call Bodycraft on freephone 0800 862 0343 to request a confidential consultation with a Weight Loss Surgeon. http://www.bodycraftweightloss.co.uk for further information.

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Amazing Weight Loss Foods

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There are many ways to effectively drop pounds. A healthy diet and exercise are keys, but there are also specific weight loss foods that can trigger the body’s metabolism to boost weight loss for a more effective loss strategy. These foods can be found almost anywhere, and most taste delicious. Anyone serious about losing weight should try to incorporate as many of these foods into their diet as possible. Not only will you lose weight more quickly, but your overall healthy will be boosted as well. These are truly amazing foods for any diet.

A great metabolism booster is vitamin C. This vitamin is present in many foods and there is a very high concentration in citrus foods. Just adding an orange to your diet everyday can increase weight loss results. Oranges are inexpensive as well, which make them a wonderful diet food.

Any other fruit can be a great boost to a weight loss plan, as well.

Replace unhealthy snacks with fruit and you may be surprised at the result. Fruits are very rich in many different vitamins and also can satisfy cravings for sweets and even lessen the desire to consume large portions at mealtimes. Eating fruit every day can keep your body functioning in top shape.

Eggs are, surprisingly enough, a food that can really help with weight loss. Eating an egg for breakfast every day causes a full feeling that can last for hours. Eggs also provide many nutrients for heart health and muscle retention. Eggs are a great way to eat well while losing weight.

Another wonderful diet food is beans and lentils. These protein-rich foods can cause a feeling of fullness for hours. They satisfy energy requirements of the body even under rigorous strain.

Beans are a great alternative to the higher fat levels contained in meats because they provide a comparable level of protein and nutrition.

Yogurt is one of the best weight loss foods. It provides protein, healthy nutrients, and a perfect balance of fat and carbs. People who eat yogurt regularly are much more likely to lose weight and keep it off.

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Vegetarian Food Plan For Weight Loss – The Best Vegetarian Weight Loss Plan For Gym Goers

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Vegetarian Food Plan For Weight Loss

If you are a gym enthusiast and are serious about sculpting your body, you know as well as I do that diet is the number one factor for obtaining washboard abs and a trim physique. Eating clean holds the promise of a fabulous body, loads of energy and peak health. If you are an animal lover and a fitness enthusiast, a vegetarian diet is the natural diet for you. Vegetarian Food Plan For Weight Loss

What is the best vegetarian weight loss plan? To get you started on a healthy vegetarian diet for active people, the easiest and surest way to success is to follow well designed meal plans that are already all planned out for you and that contain all the nutrients required for optimum health and weight.

These meal plans should be low calorie, low fat but high in protein.

In my opinion, the best meal plans for active vegetarian or wannabe vegetarians are called Easy veggie meal plans. This weight loss plan is written by an award winning fitness trainer and takes all the guess work out of what to eat for a high protein, low calorie diet designed to make you lose any excess fat and sculpt your body in harmony with your routine at the gym.

We all know how important protein is in building hot, rock hard shapely muscle. But is it possible to have high protein vegetarian foods that can be just as good maybe even better that meat and fowl? If so, what are the best sources of vegetarian protein?

The best vegetarian weight loss plan includes lots of these top 10 sources of vegetarian protein, in a complete well balanced vegetarian diet:

Number 1: Tempeh is the winner for top vegan protein, topping the chart at 41grams.

Tempeh is made from soya beans just like tofu, but the beans are fermented much like cheese to create a totally different, chewier texture than tofu.

Number 2: Seitan: also known as wheat meat or wheat gluten. Even though it comes from wheat, it is not a carb, it`s a protein. It contains 31 grams per 3 oz! It resembles meat in look and can be made to taste like all kinds of meats, fish and seafood.

Number 3: Soya Beans are next up for most protein in a vegan food source. They have 29 grams in one cup. Edamame, baby soya beans are good as a snack or can be used in recipes in place of peas. Vegetarian Food Plan For Weight Loss

Number 4: Lentils are the most practical, quick cooking and versatile bean. It helps that they are also delicious and contain lots of protein 18 grams per cup. Tons and tons of recipes are out there for lentils.

Number 5: Black Beans At 15 grams per cup, black beans are a popular favourite in Mexican and Latin American food.

Number 6: Kidney Beans and Veggie Burgers While kidney beans are most popular in chilli, they are also delicious mashed up and made into burgers. Veggie burgers are an awesome source of protein and are available in the great majority of restaurants nowadays.

Number 7: Veggie Deli Slices These are so delicious, portable and tasty while packing in 15 grams per 4 slices which are really easy on the taste buds. From turkey taste to salami, pepperoni, deli slices to Montreal smoked meat in low fat cruelty free options. Available in all grocery stores in the produce aisle.

Number 8: Chick peas At 12 grams per cup, these tasty beans are very flexible and can be found plentifully in Lebanese cuisine such as in hummus, falafels, roasted whole, in pâtés or as tasty chickenless chicken salad.

Number 9: Baked Beans and Pinto Beans Quick lunch when combined with veggie hot dogs, a portion of canned baked beans (the tomato sauce and maple syrup type are vegan) will add up to 22 grams of protein! The beans contain 12 grams of protein per cup. Pinto beans are popular in chillis, burritos and spicy Latino food.

Number 10: Tofu and tofu products Tofu is THE most versatile vegetarian food. In my opinion, tofu does not get half the respect it deserves. Containing a significant amount of calcium, iron and 10 grams of protein, tofu is worth experimenting with. Vegetarian Food Plan For Weight Loss

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How to Find the Best Exercise and Food For Weight Loss

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If you are embarking on a weight loss program, the subject of exercise is going to arise. The big question is, which one is best? There are actually two types of exercises you can do: aerobic and anaerobic.

Aerobic is where your exertions cause your heart and lungs to work hard and you breathe deeply. Activities that cause this would be jogging, fast cycling, swimming or brisk walking.

Anaerobic is where your heart and lungs are not unduly taxed, such as using weights, slow cycling or strolling.

Probably the number one requirement is that you choose something you love to do. There is not much point in deciding you are going to use weights, rush out and buy the equipment, and two months later it is all lying idle.

So if a friend tells you they had a wonderful result by doing XYZ and suggest you try it too, just make sure it is something you like doing so much you actually look forward to that activity each day.

Most people enjoy playing sport, so you are more likely to find a pleasurable activity in that arena. Net ball, soccer, volley ball, tennis, cricket, even dancing; the list is endless. So think of one of those activities that you would enjoy and play lots of it.

Aerobic exercise will give a faster weight loss result initially, but muscle burns calories at a much faster rate than fat; so if you elect to use weights and build your muscles, you may find you are better off in the end. The extra muscle will continue to burn calories even while you are resting or sleeping. Also, anaerobic exercise is very good for stimulating the metabolism.

From the above, it is plain to see that if one were to alternate between the two types, this would give the best possible outcome.

But exercise is only a tiny part of your weight loss efforts. You also need to eat the right foods in the right quantities if you are going to get a result. So let us talk about food for a moment.

The very best type of food to eat of all is raw food, for raw food is living food, it contains “life force” plus having copious quantities of enzymes which are essential for good health. The vitamins and minerals are available too. The next best type of food is cooked food. The moment you cook food, it becomes “dead food”. The enzymes are killed off at less than half the boiling point of water, and the minerals and vitamins are severely curtailed as well.

Then comes the more undesirable foods such as processed foods, prepared dishes, heat and eat meals, instant this or that and almost everything from the bakery. The least desirable foods are takeaways, snacks, chippies, nibbles, confectionery, fries, doughnuts, burgers and all soft drinks, especially Coca Cola.

The other major thing you can do to ensure weight loss success is join a group online of other people who have the same problem and the same goal. Harvard University have proved that weight loss can spread from person to person.

The author, J. Duncan McNeill, has created a social networking site with a weight loss theme. Find out how easy and effective weight loss can be at this exciting FREE website: http://www.weight-loss-neighbourhood.com

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