The key factors to weight loss are a good diet and regular exercise. If you are taking in more calories than you are burning then the result will be that your body will store the excess calories as fat. The information on this site is design to show you how to make the proper choices to best reduce body weight and maintain perfect form. As with any new diet or exercise plan however, it is advised to consult your physician beforehand.
Loosing weight is not easy, and takes quite a bit of dedication along with making sensible decisions. It is very important to keep focused on your goal, and not to get discouraged. At first, it will seem a bit tough, but hang in there and soon you'll be one your way to that fabulous body that you've always dreamed of.

Exercise
One does not necessarily have to join a gym to perform proper exercise, although it sure wouldn't hurt to do so. However, it can easily be performed right in the comfort of your own home. The following exercises will help to keep your body firm, fit and well toned. Keep in mind that if it has been a while since you last undertook any type of exercise, to take it easy at first and gradually increase the effort over time. Try to maintain proper form of the exercise without using momentum. If you feel pain, dizziness, or any other type of serious discomfort discontinue the exercise immediately.

Leg Exercises
These exercises will target the calves, thighs, hamstrings and buttocks, and are suited for everyone.

Squat

• Stand upright with your back straight and feet shoulder width apart.
• Slowly and carefully bend you knees and lower yourself towards the ground. It is important in this exercise to stay within your comfort zone and not lower yourself too far down.
• Slowly come to the squat position, as if you were about to sit on an invisible chair, pause for a second and then slowly come to the upright position again.
• Complete 3-6 repetitions if you are new to the exercise, do not do too much straight away.
• As your target muscles become stronger you can increase the number of repetitions and squat lower to the ground. This will make the exercise much more effective for strengthening an toning the thighs, buttocks and hamstrings

• Throughout the lunge ensure that you keep your body upright and positioned directly above your hips.
• Stand with both feet around 18 inches apart with the right foot out in front and the left foot to the rear, holding your hand on the back of the chair for balance if you need to.
• Lean your weight forward onto the front leg, bending both knees slightly, and lifting your rear ankle slightly off the floor..
• When you have reached a comfortable position try holding there for 5 seconds.
• Slowly straighten the legs and return to the starting position.
• Repeat the lunge another 4 times with the right leg forward, then repeat the whole exercise with the left foot forward.

• Stand behind the chair with both hands on the back of the chair.
• Keep your legs straight and body upright.
• Slowly move onto your toes lifting your heels off the ground until you are on tiptoes (as long as this is comfortable for you).
• Hold yourself up on your toes for 3-4 seconds.
• Slowly lower your heels back down and return to the starting position.
• Repeat the exercise 5-10 times at first, but this can be increased if you feel comfortable

- Increases calorie burn
- Weight Loss
- Reduces the risk of heart disease
- Increased lung capacity
- Reduced blood pressure
- Prevents diabetes
- Burns body fat
- Increase metabolism
- Strengthens the cardiovascular system
- Strengthens the immune system
- Lowers stress levels