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By Lynn Smith
 You've had enough! Your weight keeps creeping up and you're feeling progressively more out of shape. You joined a health club but you stopped going. You've been on Weight Watchers off and on. You know you need to get serious about taking care of yourself before you get any older. You've heard about health coaching and think this is the edge that you need. But how do you choose a health coach? How can you know you're getting a good one?
First, you need to take a look at their training. The coaching industry has no regulation so you'll want to make sure your prospective health coach has been through a thorough training program. Look for someone who trained for a least a year, that's a longer program. Also, check to see if they belong to any professional organization. The International Coach Federation is a big one.
Next, don't be afraid to talk with a few health coaches before you choose. Most coaches offer a free initial session. Pick a few and make appointments with them. The coaching process is a |
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Wednesday, 05 March 2008 |
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By Phoenix Delray
 There are a lot of people who would give a lot to increase their metabolism. Having a high level of metabolism enables one to maintain burn fat and lose weight fast with the least amount of activity. Metabolism is the rate by which the body produces and consumes energy and calories to support life.
There are several factors that affect the metabolism of a person, such as the amount of muscle tissue, the frequency of the meals one consumes, genetics, stress levels, personal diet and activity levels. Metabolism slows done due to the following: loss of muscle because of not enough physical activity, the tendency of the body to cannibalize its own tissue because there is not enough food energy to sustain it, and the decrease of physical activity that comes naturally with old age.
Here are several ways to rev up your metabolism. Build up on lean, mean body mass. It is only natural that metabolism decreases along with age, but it is possible to counter the effects. The amount of muscle a person has is a very |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 05 March 2008 )
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