I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if it helps you achieve your goals that much quicker and keep the great results, then I'll be the bad guy.

I can't tell you how many times I'm asked, "Well, I just want to lose weight right here". The person is pointing to their thighs, buttocks, hips, waist, etc.  It seems in this age of instant gratification everyone wants a quick fix to getting into shape.  The unfortunate truth is that you cannot spot reduce.  I know, I know, say it isn't so. But check out one of the many quick fixes that has been on the market for some time and see the truth of what this machine really does.

"According to a study published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, the answer is yes and no. The scientists electrically stimulated the abdominal regions of 24 adults 5 days per week for 8 weeks. The goal was to determine the extent of abdominal muscle activation and any resulting body composition changes affecting muscle definition.

Upon study completion, all subjects reported that their abdominals felt “toned” and “firmed,” and 54% “felt that their posture had improved....There were no differences in body weight, body mass index, or skin fold thickness over the course of the study.” stated the study authors. However, subjects experienced a 58% increase in abdominal strength and a 100% increase in abdominal endurance." (courtesy Idea Magazine)

So what this proves again is that you can in fact exercise an area of the body and feel more toned, gain more endurance and possibly strength, but you will not lose body fat in a specific region just because you exercise that region.

Once again, it's all about your habits surrounding your nutrition as well as your exercise intensity -- be it cardio or using weights. If you need a little reminder on how to organize your meals to get rid of those few extra pounds click here.

We all want to enjoy what we see when we look in the mirror, but please understand there are no quick fixes.  If there were, everyone would be in shape.  Bottom line is that you have to create a plan and stick to it. No infomercial product is going to provide you with a short cut to discipline and consistency.

And the biggest secret is consistency!

I believe you can do it. I believe you have what it takes to create the body you want. You just have to make a plan and stick with it.

If you need some help, let me know, that's why I'm here.