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    How do I get a flat stomach?
    Michele Dolan
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.
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    The plank exercise is fantastic for strengthening the entire abdominal region, especially the muscles that keep our tummy flat. However, there is no abdominal exercise that will get rid of fat around the waistline, so reduce your calorie intake to create the calorie deficit mentioned in the article here. High intensity interval training will burn the most amount of calories for the time it takes.
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    How do I get a flat stomach when I have asthma problems while working out?
    Michele Dolan
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.
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    First of all, see a doctor and take the appropriate medication to control exercise-induced asthma symptoms. Once the asthma is under control, you'll enjoy exercise much more. A flat stomach has more to do with what and how much you eat, than it has to do with exercise. If you have a fat layer around your middle, calorie reduction is the only way to lose the fat. Abdominal exercises can't hide or get rid of tummy fat.
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    How do you keep in shape?
    Michele Dolan
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.
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    To keep in shape after you've already gotten in shape, maintain your exercise routine and eat a balanced diet.
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    What is the meaning of getting in shape?
    Michele Dolan
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.
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    This is different for everyone. For some, it's just being able to walk around the block or up the stairs without getting breathless. For others, it's winning the Iron Man.
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    How do you start working out?
    Michele Dolan
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.
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    The best plan for many is to book at least three visits with a personal trainer who can get you started safely.
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    What can I do to add muscle to my legs?
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    Try doing squats, deadlifts, lunges, as these are the main exercises for building muscle in the legs.
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    Do you have any tips for pre-teens?
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    Eat well and don't count calories. Instead, stay away from junk food and only have it as a treat now and then. Stick to good wholesome foods and remember to be active, such as biking, play football basketball, etc.
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    What is fastest way on how to get a perfect body and a perfect abs?
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    There is no fast way. The only way to keep off the weight and keep a more perfect body is through healthy habits, motivation, and hard work.
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    Why am I not getting into shape even through I am eating healthy?
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    For some people, simply eating healthy food is not enough. Keep up with your healthy meal plans, but try to incorporate some cardio exercises into your week as well, such as walking, jogging, or swimming.
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    How do I get in shape for a sport in one month?
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    First, always stretch before working out. Put on some energetic music and go up and down the stairs in your house (if your house has stairs); go to the track at a nearby school and run laps with ankle weights (or just wear medium-weight hiking boots). Make sure you eat a healthy breakfast every day (see if you can find cereal with freeze dried strawberries, because that improves your lipid profile) and get plenty of rest.
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    Is it healthier to fry or boil my food?
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    Boiling is a better choice because you're not cooking your food in oil. Steaming is best for good health.
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    How can I lose weight from my stomach and legs in a day?
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    You really cannot lose weight in a day. Any weight lost in a day is likely just water weight. Get a longterm mindset and start working on your diet and exercise routine. Getting fit takes work!
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    What would I do for gaining weight?
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    Take in more calories but make sure it's through good wholesome foods and not things like junk food and or fast food. See further: How to Gain Weight .
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    How do I become fit?
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    You can get fit with lots of exercise, healthy eating, and plenty of sleep.
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    How do I lose weight from my thighs and butt fast?
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    Cut sugar, soda, junk food, and carbs. Exercise 5 times a week for at least half an hour. Running, squats, lunges, and workout videos are good exercises. Be consistent. In about two weeks you will feel fitter, and in four weeks you'll see it.
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    How do I lose weight from certain parts of my body using a diet?
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    Drinking water over any type of sodas or juice can help lose weight, as can cutting junk food or sugar. That being said, you cannot just eliminate fat from one part of your body; it's not possible to target fat loss that way. You just have to lose weight in general and hope that you see fat loss in the specific areas you want.
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    Can I slim down in one month by taking pills?
    AbigailAbernathy
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    Losing a lot of weight in one month is unhealthy and unrealistic. You need to make lifestyle changes to start losing weight rather than relying on "magic" pills to reach your goals. Track your calories and workouts using apps and begin eating more healthily.
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    How do I lose stomach and thigh fat?
    Community Answer
    Make sure you do a lot of cardio, and avoid squats as it will affect the loss of thigh fat.
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    How do I gain more weight so I can play football?
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    Never skip a meal and eat a lot of protein. Try muscle building exercises like weight training and push-ups. It will take some time, be persistent. For more specifics, check out this article on how to Build Muscle .
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    How can I maintain my in-shape body?
    Community Answer
    Keep on doing what got you to your current body. Double down on what works.
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    How do I get rid of my love handles?
    Community Answer
    This is the article you want: how to get rid of love handles .
  • Question
    How do I reduce my weight after being pregnant?
    Community Answer
    Make light exercise a regular part of your routine, eat a healthy, well-balanced diet and drink plenty of water.
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    Will I continue to grow taller at the age of 18?
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    It's possible, but most girls stop growing around 15 or 16 and boys around 16 or 17.
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    What are good ways other than running to lose fat around belly and legs?
    Tom De Backer
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    Exercise burns fat, but exercising your legs does not mean you burn only leg fat. Our body stores fat as an energy reserve, it does so first around the waist. When it needs energy, it takes it from the waist only if all other reserves are depleted. Granted, the leg muscles are perhaps the easiest to work out, but an all-body conditioning workout remains the best. Finally, one more point. Our body stores fat when it panics. Hunger makes it panic, and the body thinks "oh my god there's no food we're going to die!" Its reaction is to store fat. So one of the key elements is to eat often. Breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner, snack. But eat and snack healthy, obviously.
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    How can I stop being lazy? I am always tired.
    AbigailAbernathy
    Top Answerer
    If you're always tired, that warrants a doctor's visit.
  • Question
    What time should I eat dinner if I go to bed at 10PM?
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    You should eat dinner around 6:30 to 7:00 PM. It is not good to eat right before sleeping, so eat 3 to 4 hours before you go to sleep and that will give your food some time to digest well!
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    I am 11. How can I lose fat around my buttocks?
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    If you are 11 years old, don't worry about losing fat and getting in shape. You have a lot of space to grow and, eventually, your height should compensate for any extra fat in your body.
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    I am a 14-year-old girl, and I feel lazy all the time, how can I overcome it?
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    Make exercise a habit. Set aside an hour at the same time every day to exercise. Just tell yourself, "It's 4 o'clock, it's time to go for a walk." If you can make yourself do it every day for a whole week, you'll make it a habit in no time.
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    Do squats really makes the thighs muscular and create larger thighs?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Squats will build your quadricep muscles as well as your gluteus maximus muscles.
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    Does a bad diet and being out of shape cause skin tags?
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    Skin tags occur most commonly when there is a lot of friction from skin rubbing against skin, and are more common in overweight people partly because they have more folds where this can occur. People with diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure are also more likely to have skin tags - and all of these things can be affected by diet and lifestyle.
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