Diets to Tone Your Body

Diets to Tone Your Body
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In order to select a diet that will help to tone your body, you need to find a plan that includes exercise. Cardio exercise helps your body to burn fat and strength training helps your body to develop lean muscle tissue. Combining the two forms of exercise with a healthy diet will help your body become lean and toned. The American Heart Association recommends 30 minutes of exercise on most days of the week. Be sure to eliminate junk food from your diet. Please consult your doctor before beginning a new diet or fitness program.

Jillian Michaels Diet and Exercise Plan

Jillian Michaels, famous trainer from the popular television show "The Biggest Loser," has created a diet and fitness program to help you lose weight and tone up your body. When you visit the website, you are asked to complete a questionnaire. Based on your answers, a personalized diet and fitness program is created. The plan includes a detailed workout plan but also focuses on dealing with your emotions and learning to develop long-lasting healthy habits. You also have the opportunity to download Jillian's tough workouts directly to your MP3 player so you can receive motivation directly from her.

Five Factor Fitness

Five Factor Fitness was created by Harley Pasternak, a popular trainer among celebrities. He created this diet for people leading busy lives who needed a simple approach to weight loss and toning. Harley's plan is based on eating five meals a day, exercising five days a week for 25 minutes, and cooking meals using only five ingredients so they are easy to prepare. The workouts consist of circuit training that combines cardio and strength training in one efficient workout. You are also permitted to cheat on your diet one day each week. The program is designed to last for five weeks, but you may permanently incorporate this program into your lifestyle. You can purchase the book at a local book store or register for the online version.

The Abs Diet

The Abs Diet is a program based on eating from a variety of foods known as the "Power Twelve." The "Power Twelve" consists of nuts, beans, vegetables, protein powder, oatmeal, lean meat, berries, olive oil, peanut butter, dairy, eggs and whole grains. These food will help to provide your body with the nutrition it needs and will help to fight belly fat. On this diet, you are also required to exercise. You will spend a few days working on cardio exercise and few days strength training. Follow the workout program outlined in the book or register for the program online to receive the recommended workouts.

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Article reviewed by GlennK Last updated on: Sep 2, 2010

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