I just ran across a great page at MSNBC with a bunch of celebrity fitness tips. Most of the info is pretty basic but it is also really interesting to have so much in one place
MSNBC – The Fit List: Weekly celebrity workout tips
Also there are links at the bottom of the page to news stories on Fitness and Health that MSNBC is covering
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Everyone wants to lose fat fast. It is only natural.
But sometimes, a loss of fat too fast may be unhealthy for you. It can also mean a danger to your body.
When you start to lose weight, it is important that you pay attention to the signals your body sends you. If any of these signs appear, you may be on the wrong plan, one that may be harmful to your health:
1. Fatigue – If, after you have started your diet, you start to feel tired all the time, require more sleep, can not keep my eyes open and lethargic, you may be on the wrong plan. All these signals may be induced by a diet lacking. If you are on a low carb, low fat or low calorie diet, you should stop for a few days, eat normally and see if your passes fatigue. If so, you follow the wrong diet and may endanger your health.
2. Lack of concentration – If you start to feel that your concentration is indecision, it takes you longer than usual to do simple calculations or remember things, you may deprive your body of nutrients. Again, if this happens, put your diet on hold and see if you feel better.
3. Your overall appearance – When you go on a diet and start losing weight you're supposed to look better, not worse. If people compliment you on how you look is a good sign, but if a friend or family member of negative remarks about how you look, there must be a red flag and you must ask yourself why what happens. It may mean that you are following a poor diet.
Lose fat quickly and excellent can not be done in a safe and healthy. Make sure you eat enough and do not die of hunger. If you starve yourself you may see some results, but these will be short calls. The damage to your health, however, may be more permanent.