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Lose Body Fat Around Mid-Section





I started at 257lbs and 35.6% body fat in May. Now I'm down to 200lbs and 19.3% body fat.I need to know what can i do to get rid of the fat around my midsection?...
Fatloss Workouts Newsletter Question





Hey Monica,
I just wanted to check if I have been lost in the cloud or something. I have not been getting the last couple of newsletters. I tried to ...
My new mommy body :(





I am having a baby girl this October (YAY!!) and I'm very excited and happy about that. But I'm not very excited to see what my body looks like after I ...
Crossover Lunge Question





Hi,
I just started using this routine that I found on your site. fullbody dumbbell workout . Love it!
But, I believe that the last exercise description ...
New Fitness Motivation





Recently I saw an aunty I haven't seem in a while & she took one look at my runner's legs (I was wearing short shorts) & she commented, "You got fatter....
Lunge Modifications for Knee Issues





I have really bad knees. So many of the otherwise GREAT exercises involve bending or stressing the knee which is something I cannot do - even a little....
When To Incorporate Recovery Workouts





Hi Monica,
I'm into my 3rd week of the primal workouts & I'm thinking after week #4, it might be good to take a break/change things up & incorporate ...
Are Fitness Shoes Worth It?





Hi Monica,
Lately the buzz around my office has been about different types of fitness shoes that are supposed to keep you fit. A few names I've heard ...
HIIT Workout Plan Question





Hi Monica-
I"m an ISSA certified trainer and I love getting your updates. I look forward to them every week. I do alot of your workouts myself and I ...
Lose Weight for Racing





I was a competitive cyclist in college, and won a few races, but then I graduated. That's when my time was consumed with work and I started to gain weight....
Need A Little Workout Motivation





Hi Monica,
Lately more days than others have been difficult for me to get up & work out. Some days I can't bear to get on the elliptical but I do even ...
TRX Suspension Trainer vs. Lifeline Jungle Gym





Hi Monica I noticed you use the TRX often in your workouts. I was wondering if you have used the Lifeline Jungle Gym (Portable Monkey Bar Gym) which is ...
Free Workouts Guide Book





I know you have e-books but do you have regular books for all the animated workouts on your site.
Where can I buy this book?
Aliya
Bridal Bootcamp Success





Hey Monica
I just launched my first official bridal bootcamp in January and started doing a lot of marketing and such in January. Check out my coverage ...
Old Fashioned Squats vs Life Cycle Leg Press





So I've been trying the Life Cycle circuit on leg day, leg press, leg curl, ham curls and calves, I keep catching glimpses of the smith bar, it's calling ...
Cardio Workouts to Boost Metabolism





Can you suggest some effective cardio workouts that would boost my metabolism? I am in the "over 40 club", and am having a hard time losing pounds. Although ...
Lose Stubborn Fat





I have tried a variety of exercises as well as combining certain techniques and exercises such as running/jogging and pilates. I was running up to 5 miles ...
Lean Sexy Legs





I'm 5 feet tall and have short wide legs, toned and muscular. My weight=120 lbs hips=37.5" thighs= 21.5" waist=26.5". I found my body fat percentage ...
Post Workout Snacks At Work





So I made the commitment to work out, but an unintended consequence is an increased apetite. I'm having to eat breakfast in my office, and starving by ...
Ab Roller Workout Advice





I have been wondering about starting an ab roller workout to get rid of my belly fat. Will this work?
Personal Trainer No Show - Need Workout Routine Tips





Gym day 1 - talk about loss of motivation, my trainer failed to show and I was left to my own devices. My start time was 6am, I asked for a backup trainer,...
How much more exercise do I need?





Hi Monica,
I love your workouts and advice, it has been so motivating for me! I have a question about stepping up my workout or diet to improve my ...
Tabata Interval Soundtracks





Hi Monica,
I print these workouts off and take them to the gym with me. I am not finding the soundtracks in order to follow the Tabata (sp?) intervals....
Interval Training Workout Advice





Please explain to me how to read the interval training chart. For instance, I tried the elliptical interval training and I assume that you start with a ...
Modifying workouts due to knee injury





Hi Monica,
Wouldn't you know it I got injured...I should've listened to my body when I first felt that dull nagging right knee pain but I went running ...
Gym Workouts Not Working for Belly Fat





I've been going to the gym for 3 years, but I'm really unhappy with my results.I'm still with my fat belly!!
However, I don't have a lot of energy to ...
Having trouble toning and getting energy





I am 5'2 and I weigh 116 lbs. I am not looking to lose a bunch of weight. My main goal is to get toned and stop looking so flabby, but I am having a hard ...
Mini Workouts Throughout the Day





Aside from my normal scheduled workouts, I incorporate what I call "cardio mini workouts" on a daily basis - whether it be using the stairs, parking my ...
How much cardio intensity to prevent muscle loss?





I wear a heart rate monitor when I exercise (cardio) and I want to know how high I can go without burning muscle. What is the range. 220 - age X % is ...
How To Tone Thighs, Tone Abs, Tone Hips, & Lose The Fat





I'm eighteen years old and have been noticing that I have a tummy bump and weight on my hips... like love handles!
I'm 138 lbs and 5'8", and I know ...
How To Start A Workout Plan





The questions from your fitness advice page kind of summed up what I was wondering myself.
"How to burn belly fat faster
How long and how hard to ...
1 Year at Maintenance - Weight Loss Success Story!!!





I just wanted to share with you I reached my 1 year maintenance weight this month.
I'm listening to your advice & I no longer count calories or am ...
Teen Weight Loss Tips





My name is Kevin and I am 12 years old and according to my BMI calculater I am overweight, being 5 foot 5 and weighing 160 pounds.
I have been critisized ...
anti-estrogenic diet for women over 50





I'm almost 53 I exercise at home which I love. But recently I had a muscle strain so backed off exercising for a while. I"m getting fat again:)
But ...
Lose baby weight





lose te last 10 pounds, firm the mom butt, and post pregnancy workout plan to get back your prepregnancy body
Lose Flab Without Surgery





Hi,
I am getting married in about 10 months and I have hit a plateau on my weight loss. I have gone from 320lbs to 263lbs and now I am noticing a lot ...
Sexy Body Workouts: Lose The Fat & Keep Your Curves





Since I've been a kid I've carried a little extra weight, and once I hit puberty, that weight carried over into other parts. Now, whenever I gain, it goes ...
Body Image & Fatloss Workouts





Hi I'm an 18 yr old girl and I'm very insecure with my body. Ive just completed a course to stop self harming, and with my new out look on life I want ...
at home exercise with resistance bands





i am a working single parent of two teenagers. after looking after their requirements and going for job i get no time for gymn and even if i get, i am ...
Lower ab exercises





Hi. I am a 43 year old female. I have been doing the low Glycemic Index diet and exercising very regularly(5 days a week doing classes at the rec. center,...
Toning Problem Areas





Hello, I am a somewhat-active 40 year old female. I am getting married May 16, 2009! I need to firm my thighs and upper arms for my big day. I try to excercise ...
how to reduce belly fat





HI
I am from India, Male 46 years Age.
My height is 166 CM wt is 82KG. Startered regular walking for the past 1 month. Walking for 60 mins and covering ...
Weight Loss Success Story





Hello Monica,
I have been doing your workouts for only a month now, and I can already tell a big difference. I started my weigh loss program in July ...
Skinny Fat - How to lose body fat





Hi. My problem is probably not an unusual one but I am yet to find a working solution. Over the last couple of years I have lost a lot of weight, 60 lbs ...
Sculpt Shoulders Without Weight




How can I work out on my shoulders at home without any dumbells or machinery??
beginner exercises for women




i need exercises for a beginner female to be able to lose body fat fast and get a sexy bod
The Stubborn Fat Solution
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Get your free copy of The Stubborn Fat Solution by David Grisaffi author of Firm & Flatten Your Abs. All you need to do is answer 3 quick questions and ...
How To Get Fit for The Military
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"An eye-opening report by Mission: Readiness, an organization made up of retired admirals and generals, found that 75 percent of young people are unable ...
Can Hula Hoop Workouts Help Me Tone Up?
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I just filmed a fun hula hoop workout this morning just for laughs but don't make the mistake of thinking that this workout is going to help you burn a ...