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Here's 10 Ways to Heat Up Your Fat Burner

Do you know how to get the most out of your routine? On a walking work-out, the following ten tips can help you turn up the burn:

1. Keep your arms bent at a 90-degree angle and "pump" them as you walk. It helps you propel yourself forward faster.

2. Lean forward from your ankles, just a bit.

3. Drink ice cold water. Your body has to work harder to heat it up to 98.6 degrees inside of you.

4. Remember good posture. By walking tall and long, your body must work together to keep it straight.

5. Throw some spice in your life. Vary your routine to keep it interesting.

6. Pretend the whole world is watching. When performance counts, you tend to keep it sharp and precise.

7. Take your dog for a walk with you. Not only will it give your pet some exercise as well, but he /she can be great company and help keep you moving!

8. When the dinner bell rings, charge up with lots of fresh fruits and veggies, rather than breads and pastas. Also, choose lean meats as much as possible over other protein choices. And skip the sauces.

9. You know how you work best. Whether communing alone with nature or one on one with a buddy, choose the routine that you will be most likely to stick with.

10. Go off the beaten path. Every so often, take a hike that will challenge you, and give you a varied terrain.

Get Fit, No Excuses
Six ways to stay motivated
Everyone has stretched the truth to get out of exercising at one time or another. Gregory Florez, a spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise, has encountered some extravagant excuses, such as: "I need to take my dog to the pet psychologist" and "I can't use my treadmill because the noise bothers my neighbor." His solution? Spend time motivating yourself instead of devising excuses.
Try these tips:
• When you leave the gym, leave your Palm Pilot or something else essential in your locker so you'll be forced to return and get it.
• At home, keep fitness equipment in view. "Out of sight means out of mind," says Florez.
• Think small. Jog to the next tree, or pedal to the end of a song, says Los Angeles trainer Karen Voight.
• Reward yourself for goals achieved with a movie, manicure, or massage.
• Commit to a charity run, says Keli Roberts, group fitness manager at Equinox Fitness in Pasadena, California. Then you'll be working out for more than just yourself.
• Hire a personal trainer who charges for missed sessions. "That," Roberts says, "really keeps people honest."
Daily Health Task Lists
"Health Lies in labor, and there is no royal road to it but through toil." -Wendell Phillips
Just like brushing your teeth, healthy habits should be cultivated on a daily basis. The following is a guide to daily tasks:
1. Activity should be a daily occurrence. Walk, run or jump for a minimum total of 20 minutes a day.

2. Take a multi-vitamin

3. Protect your skin. Sun block should be applied on face, neck, arms and hands even in the dead of winter. It protects against climatic toxins too. Moisturize skin daily.

4. Eat fruits, vegetables, grains, low-fat dairy products and small amounts of protein. Avoid sweets and other processed foods.

5. Meditate or spend a minimum of five minutes daily in quiet time.

6. Find your spiritual self. Discover what inspires you, raises your level of consciousness, motivates you, and satisfies your soul.

7. Exercise your brain. Read, study, solve problems, and learn new skills. As does the body, the brain atrophies with lack of use.

8. Hug somebody.

"The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind!” -- William James