How Receptors Affect Fat Loss
We all carry two fat receptors inside of our bodies. These two fat receptors act as opposites. Alpha fat receptors are responsible for decreasing fat burning and restricting the amount of blood flow that passes through the cell. While beta fat receptors increase ability to burn fat and increases the blood flow that passes through the fat cells. Research has shown that we are all born with a predetermined amount of alpha and beta fat receptors. So if at birth you had a larger amount of alpha fat receptors, if you fall into the many traps that life can throw in our direction, you may hold onto fat and struggle to lose those extra pounds. Read Full Article >>



Success Story of the Week - Srini
This area is dedicated to weight loss success stories shared by our visitors. These are real stories from real people who have achieved real results. Each person shares their nutritional tips, exercise advice and insight about how they successfully lost weight and kept it off. Learn exactly what these people ate and what specific exercises they used to lose excess body fat and build lean muscle. We hope these stories will provide you with the motivation to make the changes that will make your life healthier and happier. See After Photos >>



Model of the Week - Anthony Catanzaro
Here are photos and background information from some of the top fitness & swimsuit models in the world! Many of our fitness models provide great advice for toning up, building lean muscle mass and losing unwanted body fat. They also provide advice on eating the right foods to achieve a rock hard body! Learn more about how these gorgeous fitness models get into incredible shape and make sure to click on the photo galleries to view all of their amazing pictures! See My Photos >>



Exercise of the Week - Barbell Curls
Our instructional videos cover several key exercises and workout routines that target important muscle groups. The individual exercise videos were developed to help teach you proper exercise technique so you can integrate them into weight training workout routines. The workout videos combine several different exercises to form a complete routine along with recommended sets and repetitions. This will help you build lean muscle mass, increase your strength levels and increase gains in overall power. Watch Video >>



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