Shauna Weiss - Articles

The Myth of Spot Reduction

Your body will decide for you where it will let go of its fat. What you do have control over is how much food you feed your body and how much effort goes into your workouts. You can control the amount of fat you lose, just not specifically where it’s lost. Read

By: Shauna Weiss | 02/04/2009 | Fitness

How to build a better rear view!

The answer to smaller hips, taut thighs and a sexy backside doesn’t cost much but it does take a little blood, sweat and tears. Ok, definitely no blood, a whole bunch of sweat and well…maybe a few tears. Read

By: Shauna Weiss | 02/04/2009 | Fitness

If You Snooze, You Just Might Lose! Pounds That Is

As a woman living in the 21st century you probably place getting a good night’s sleep way down on the bottom of your to-do list or maybe not at all. Studies have shown that a lack of quality sleep (less than 7 hours a night in general) can inhibit weight loss and in fact promote weight gain. Read

By: Shauna Weiss | 27/03/2009 | Women's Health

Is Your Rear View Beach Ready

The answer to smaller hips, taut thighs and a sexy backside doesn’t cost much but it does take a little blood, sweat and tears. Ok, definitely no blood, a whole bunch of sweat and well…maybe a few tears. Read

By: Shauna Weiss | 27/03/2009 | Fitness

Ephedra. Death and Destruction for sale

Ephedra, (ephedrine) (MaHuang) is a naturally occurring central nervous system stimulant obtained from the plants, MaHaung, Ephedra equisetina and others. The side effects of ephedra are numerous and sometimes catastrophic. Read

By: Shauna Weiss | 26/03/2009 | Supplements & Vitamins

Get In Shape the SMART Way

Congratulations! You’ve decided to make some lifestyle changes and want to set some goals. Don’t know how or where to start? Try the SMART technique to ensure success. It’s a lot easier to reach your destination if you know how to get there. A well defined and mapped out goal will make your journey a lot more pleasant. S is for SPECIFIC Define your goals in specific statements. “I want to lose some weight and get in shape” is not specific. “I want to lose a total of 10 pounds and Read

By: Shauna Weiss | 26/03/2009 | Wellness

Orange peel skin and cottage cheese thighs

Orange peel skin, cottage cheese thighs, lumpy, bumpy, ripply legs and bum. Cellulite. It is a frustration experienced by up to 98 percent of post pubescent females. It just may be our biggest concern when we go bathing suit shopping, and the main reason we avoid an accidental peek at our bare backsides in the mirror. Read

By: Shauna Weiss | 20/03/2009 | Women's Health

Keeping a Food Diary

Keeping a food diary So, I’m sure this probably isn’t the first time you’ve been told that you should be keeping a journal of your daily food consumption. It may not sound that important but research has shown that a food diary is a very valuable tool. Being accountable for your habits and honestly taking stock of personal patterns will easily allow you to identify and improve any mistakes you may be making regarding your pursuit of a lean physique. The key is to make keeping a journal just an Read

By: Shauna Weiss | 19/03/2009 | Women's Health