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Are you trying to blast through those extra pounds? It can be super frustrating when it takes so much time, sweat and effort to lose just one or two pounds. The key to burning fat (and losing weight) is through cardio and also by increasing the number of days per week that you work out. Sticking to full-body workouts is best because it isn’t really possible to burn fat on specific zones of your body; you have to burn it all equally. That’s why we’ve put together this fat-burning workout to make you smile next time you step on that scale! Don’t forget to warm up and cool down before and after every workout! Unless otherwise specified, try to do 12 to 15 reps of each move before moving on. If you can, repeat the sequence three times with a minute or two’s worth of rest in between. Do this workout 3-4 times a week, depending on your fitness level. 1. Jumping Jacks: Jumping jacks are a classic exercise to get your heart rate up and blood flowing. Do as many as you can for 60 ...

Have you ever wondered why weight loss has to be so hard? Well, with fitness “gurus” telling you to eat 1,000 calories a day or convincing you to jump on board extreme fad diets, it’s no wonder weight loss gets such a bad rep. But weight loss doesn’t have to be difficult or painful—and it never should be! Here you’ll find a list of 15 simple tips you can start using today to start painlessly losing weight. 1. Cheat Smart You’ve probably heard about Cheat Days, magical days where you eat everything in the world with zero consequences. Let’s be realistic and tone it down a notch. Once you put food into your body, it has to go somewhere! Think Cheat Meals. Follow the 90/10 rule—90 percent of the food you eat is healthy weight-loss contributing foods, and 10 percent of the food has no diet restrictions. This way you maintain your sanity without destroying your week of hard work. 2. Begin the Day with a Big Breakfast Kicking off your morning with a substantial ...