But you do have a few unhealthy skeletons in your closet -ones that you probably aren't even aware of.

The following 5 Stupid Things are frequently committed by health conscious people. Once you break these bad habits, you'll find that achieving your weight loss goals just became a whole lot easier.

1. You're Dehydrated

* It has been said that 75 percent of the population is chronically dehydrated. Would you disagree? When was the last time that you actually drank 8 glasses of water in a day?
* Dehydration occurs when more fluid leaves your body than is taken in. Symptoms include: fatigue, irritability, headaches, nausea, rapid heart rate, and, in extreme cases, even death.
* Dehydration also slows your metabolism, which hinders weight loss.

You shouldn't wait until the feeling of thirst or dry mouth hits you, at that point damage has already been done. Instead, constantly rehydrate throughout your day to avoid dehydration.

The best way to do this is to incorporate water into yo

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I don't blame you for being confused about what you should eat. The media surely doesn't help. One day the talking heads want you to give up all fats. The next day carbs are the culprit, and then acai berries become the holy grail of weight loss.

The food manufacturers increase confusion by printing misleading labels and bogus health claims.

Sometimes it seems like the whole system is set up to confuse and frustrate us into buying the latest and greatest packaged food.

The bottom line is that your physique is largely a result of what you eat, so the foods that you put into your body should be carefully selected.

It's time to re-examine what you eat.

It all starts with reading nutritional labels. The nutritional content and ingredient list will give you everything you need to know about the quality of the food item.

I've outlined 5 ingredients that should raise a red flag when you turn over that package and find them listed:

Red Flagged Ingredient #1: High Fructose Corn Syrup (HF

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t's New Year's Day, and you have a clean slate.

I don't know if you are one to make New Year's Resolutions or not, but either way you're probably thinking about how you can become fitter, healthier and happier than you are right now.

These 27 Fitness and Fat Loss Tips will get you on the right track for this New Year:

1. Visualize the accomplishment of your goals each and every day. Experience the taste of success and feel that sweet satisfaction.
2. Push the intensity of your workouts. Don't kill time, burn calories by maintaining a challenging intensity.
3. Use smaller plates at home. This effortlessly reduces calorie intake and promotes weight loss.
4. Build accountability into your workouts so that you resist the temptation to take days off. The best way to ensure accountability is to work with a personal trainer either one-on-one or in a group training setting.
5. Believe in yourself. Know with conviction that you CAN accomplish your goals.
6. Drink water throughout your day. D

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COOL DOWN:  The cool down period after your workout is equally as important as the warm up.  Basically, the cool down contains the same  components as the warm up, only in reverse:  begin the cool down with some stretching (this part is even more important if you did not stretch during the warm up – every workout should include some stretching), followed by some light  cardiovascular exercise (again, walking, cycling or stepping).  The cool down is an excellent time to begin replenishing your body's fluids:  drink lots of water!

THE COOL DOWN PERIOD AFTER YOUR WORKOUT IS EQUALLY IMPORTANT AS THE WARM UP…. REMEMBER TO DRINK LOTS OF WATER!!!!

Research suggests that an evening out with friends can increase our food consumption by almost half.  Be especially diligent when you're socializing.  Order half portions, you'll be amazed at how little food you need to feel satisfied.  Wave away the bread basket and butter.  Order extra vegetables and a salad to start the meal and avoid rich dressings, bacon bits, extra cheese and croutons.  Avoid creamy soups and sauces.  Drink water or seltzer to satisfy your thirst or have milk, which is an easy way to meet your daily food group requirements.  Substitute milk for cream in your coffee.

Order grilled, skinless chicken, fillet mignon, grilled lean pork or lamb, fresh fish poached, grilled or  broiled without oil.  Black pepper, garlic and lime wedges add a lot of low calorie zest.  Enjoy a baked potato or baked sweet potato rather than french fries.  Make simpler food choices, choose a plain burger rather than one with added toppings.  Order fresh fruit for desert.  If you crave something more devilish then offer to split it with your dinner guests.

Select restaurants that offer lots of variety and are willing to customize your order to meet your needs.  Ask for what you want, even if it isn't on the menu.  Take home leftovers, if the portions are large.  Pay particular attention to what your kids are eating.  Children  menus tend to be heavy on fat and low in selection.  Recent studies suggest that a single restaurant meal designed for children can exceed a full day's caloric and fat recommendations.  You can help cut calories by eliminating the french fries that are included with almost every meal.  Requesting that the meal be grilled rather than fried, or even by substituting the starch with a side salad or veggies.

Using some of these guidelines as part of the selection process can make dining out a pleasurable and healthy experience.

In addition to contributing to better health and a longer lifespan, a program designed by  a Hamilton Personal 'Trainer, of regular exercise can greatly improve your quality of life.  Research has shown that exercising with a Hamilton Personal Trainer can increase your productivity in everything you do.  Thus, a balanced program by a Hamilton Personal Trainer, including both cardiovascular and weight training activities may produce quite a few benefits.

Greater ability to withstand cardiovascular and degenerative diseases through improved circulation, a stronger heart, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and more efficient oxygen uptake.   Controlled body weight and proportions will enable you to wear the clothes you want and to feel proud of your body.  The right  program will relieve you of tension and anxiety while ensuring an improved disposition and a more productive life.  Improved posture, healthier skin as well as creating a more attractive appearance and an improved self-image. Delay of the aging process by retarding muscle atrophy (loss) and maintaining bone density.  Increased ability to meet emergencies requiring strength and endurance while improving neuromuscular skill and physical performance.  Improved functioning of internal organs, better digestion and regularity.  Increased mental alertness for more productivity. And the last few good ones are greater resistance to fatigue so that you can enjoy your life more fully, while increasing your work and play capacity.   And most importantly is the increased feeling of health and well being while creating a more positive outlook on life.

On top of all these health benefits, a well-designed Hamilton Personal Trainer program is fun and enjoyable especially if done with a friend or training partner.  So what are you waiting for???  VISIT YOUR HEALTH CLUB AND GET GOING…. TODAY !!!