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17 Tips To Help You Lose Fat Faster!
17 Tips To Help You Lose Fat Faster!
"Been there, done that" may explain your attitude toward not-so-new
endeavors like movie reruns and mohawk haircuts, but few of us have ever
"been there, done that" when it comes to achieving single-digit body fat levels. Dropping fat to stage-ready percentages is no easy feat, and
a hardcore cut usually ends up burning as much motivation and strength as it does fat.
Fortunately, we can learn from successful people. We asked eight MuscleTech athletes for their best fat-loss tips and strategies and came back with these 17 gems. Incorporate this training and nutrition advice into your own get-shredded efforts and build a winning formula for getting absolutely ripped!
A number of athletes told us that they don't abandon heavy free-weight workouts when trying to get cut. "I've lifted weights for over 10 years," says Louisville personal trainer Lindsay Cappotelli,
"and I've found that heavy weights lifted for 5-8 reps with a focus on
big lifts like the squat, deadlift, and bench press has worked best for
me. You always hear, 'Train with light weights for high reps to burn
fat,' but I've found the opposite to be true."
Actor and fitness model James Joseph Pulido agrees: "I believe in going heavy when you can as [often] as possible [while on a fat-loss program]."
"I'm a big fan of supersetting exercises for opposing muscle groups with short rest periods to keep the intensity high," adds Cappotelli.
Texas trainer Jesse Hobbs concurs: "When trying to lean down and bring out definition, I recommend high-volume supersets. At the end of every rep, you can also pulsate the final movement for 5-6 pumps."
When cutting fat, Phoenix businessman and fitness model Dave Dreas also relies on supersets. "I'm a fan of supersets and pairing up certain body parts so you can train them 1-2 times a week," he says. "If you have a good program laid out, you can cycle through higher weight and high volume."
Catching your breath for extended periods between sets isn't going to
work if your aim is fat loss, says Alberta personal trainer Cody Ivey. While he's also a big fan of supersets, Ivey also doesn't rest more than 30 seconds between any set when he's leaning out.
While some athletes eschew cardio, that doesn't mean they don't
integrate metabolic "finishers" into their resistance workouts. "What's
worked for me in the last few years for fat loss has been adding in
short, 5-10 minute finishers after my strength-training workouts 1-3
times per week," says Cappotelli. "A few examples are several sets of
heavy farmer's walks, battling ropes, double-unders (jump rope),
kettlebell swings, and prowler sprints, or a combination of those."
High-intensity interval training,
often called HIIT, not only burns a slew of calories as you alternate
all-out sprints with easy recovery periods, but it's been shown to
significantly boost post-exercise calorie burn for up to 24 hours.
"[HIIT] burns more calories in less time, which is ideal for people like me who work extremely long days," says Ivey. "Also, HIIT cardio can build muscle, and more muscle equals more calorie expenditure."
To ensure that high-intensity intervals don't gobble up circulating amino acids in your bloodstream intended for muscle repair and building, Ivey suggests a BCAA supplement such as MuscleTech's AMINO BUILD prior to training, especially if you prefer fasted morning cardio.
You can certainly use the treadmill, stair-climber, or elliptical in the gym to do high-intensity intervals. But, California physique competitor
Jimmy Everett,
recalling his old football days, prefers to HIIT the hills or gridiron.
Not only does that allow him to take advantage of the great weather,
but he finds it more motivating to train outdoors, far away from the
monotony of cardio machines.
Cycling your carbohydrate intake, in which you reduce your consumption
of carbs to fairly low levels—about 50-100 g per day—for several days,
followed by a high-carb day, is a common approach in successful fat-loss
programs.
For many athletes and bodybuilders like Everett, the high-carb day coincides with a leg day or heavy back day so the extra glycogen can be put to use powering through especially tough training sessions. If you cycle your carbs, time the higher-carb days to coincide with a heavy workout.
If you enjoy a glass of juice with your meals or use it to mix your
protein shake, watch out for the extra calories. While New York's Pulido
suggests the occasional glass may be fine, he reminds you that liquid
calories "aren't as filling as whole foods, which provide more volume."
According to research in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition," 37 percent of Americans' total daily calories come from sugar-sweetened drinks, including sodas and fruit juices, yet these calories do little to make you feel full. If you crave something sweet, a whole fruit provides more vitamins, minerals, and fiber, plus you're less likely to eat additional foods because the volume is greater in your digestive system.
Exchanging higher-fat foods for lower-fat alternatives is always an easy
way to save on calories, but many fear that the lower-fat versions
aren't as tasty. You might have trouble exchanging full-fat milk, for
example, for its nonfat counterpart because the latter tastes a bit
watery.
Try this trick: Use the nonfat milk for about three weeks, and then switch up to 1 or 2 percent milk. Suddenly that milk will taste creamier than the nonfat milk without having to resort to the full-fat version. And for each eight ounce glass, you'll save nearly 50 calories and six grams of fat.
If you're cutting calories, especially from dietary carbohydrate and fat
sources, your body is more apt to start using amino acids for energy,
which is one reason why the majority of athletes we spoke with increased
their protein intake while on a fat-loss program. Whey powders like
MuscleTech's Platinum 100% Whey mix easily so can be consumed without a
blender.
Every physique athlete knows the power of a good fat-burner, and the new Hydroxycut Hardcore Elite combines multiple fat-loss ingredients in a single proven product. Bolstered with caffeine, coleus forskohlii, L-theanine and other metabolism-boosting ingredients, it helps increase energy and focus, thermogenesis, and weight loss. While you should never expect a supplement alone to make you lean, a solid fat-burner can complement a smart fat-loss plan.
"Remove all foods from
your home you may be tempted to overeat, like snack foods and candy,"
says Cody Ivey. "Anything is OK in moderation, and a cheat here and
there is fine. But, many people have a difficult time with temptation
and moderation. This method works best for me; I do get a little
'snacky' in the evenings. If it's not around, I won't eat it."
If you're lax on your diet, Canadian personal trainer Opydo suggests a
simple solution: taper off your calories as the day goes on. "I find
that, when dieting, when I eat the majority of my food during the day, I
don't get as hungry toward the evening and I don't binge at night
before bed."
If you're looking for the recipe for long-term success, the answer
entails more than following a short-term dietary fix to lose a few
pounds. How do you keep the weight off for good? By adopting the
lifestyle.
"I just live my life around being healthy and active and staying optimistic, loving what I do," says 30-year-old Everett.
Obviously you'll be more successful if you're able to make permanent changes in your food choices, but few of us have the machine-like ability to resist tempting snacks when cravings arise.
"I'd say the most underrated aspect of losing fat is finding a nutrition plan that's sustainable," says trainer Cappotelli. "So many people go to extreme measures, cutting out carbs or going on a very low-calorie diet, which may work at first but is not healthy in the long run. So many people think the key to fat loss is always less, but what most people don't realize is that eating enough food is just as important in maintaining a healthy metabolism in the long run."
A number of fitness models and athletes confided there simply is no shortcut to success.
"There's definitely no secret to fat loss. It just takes good old fashioned hard work and dedication," adds Cappotelli. "Just like with anything, the keys are time and consistency. Results come by doing the right things day-in and day-out. It's making the right choices and sticking to your workout plan consistently, not looking for a quick fix or the secret formula to rapid fat loss."
"Bottom line is that there is no easy way out," adds Opydo. "There's no overnight recipe for washboard abs—the secret is consistency and effort. If you make the time and commitment to work toward achieving your fitness goals, eventually you'll get there!"
Florida's Tricia Ashley
gets a big lift from her boyfriend, who not only coaches her but
provides plenty of motivation. Working out with a more advanced friend
or significant other can provide a big boost. "I love working out with
my boyfriend. He makes me move, keeps me focused, and pushes me when I'm
tired," says Ashley.
"I love to work out with my fiancee," adds Hobbs, who competes in bodybuilding. "She motivates me more than anyone. And our lifting sessions seem to turn into competitions every time we train together, so we always push ourselves to the next level."
"The most overrated aspect of losing body fat is so-called miracle diets," says Opydo. "People are always looking for an easy way out without having to put in the time and effort."
"In my opinion, the most underrated aspect of fat loss is food choices,"
says Everett. "Everybody wants to lose body fat and look and feel
better, but they don't want to eat healthy. We are always looking for
ways around the good foods that are proven to work time after time."
"Many people avoid HIIT cardio for fear of losing muscle, but this kind of training actually builds muscle," adds Ivey.
"As far as underrated aspects of losing weight go, I'd definitely say that people don't utilize HIIT style training as much as they should," adds Opydo. "People tend to prefer steady-state cardio, but I find that HIIT training is where you'll see your body change the most."
Fortunately, we can learn from successful people. We asked eight MuscleTech athletes for their best fat-loss tips and strategies and came back with these 17 gems. Incorporate this training and nutrition advice into your own get-shredded efforts and build a winning formula for getting absolutely ripped!
1
DON'T DITCH THE HEAVY WEIGHTS
A number of athletes told us that they don't abandon heavy free-weight workouts when trying to get cut. "I've lifted weights for over 10 years," says Louisville personal trainer Lindsay Cappotelli,
"and I've found that heavy weights lifted for 5-8 reps with a focus on
big lifts like the squat, deadlift, and bench press has worked best for
me. You always hear, 'Train with light weights for high reps to burn
fat,' but I've found the opposite to be true."
Actor and fitness model James Joseph Pulido agrees: "I believe in going heavy when you can as [often] as possible [while on a fat-loss program]."
2
USE SUPERSETS FOR SUPERIOR RESULTS
"I'm a fan of supersets and pairing up certain body parts so you can train them 1-2 times a week."
-Dave Dreas
Resistance training clearly plays a role in fat loss, but you're better
off ditching the straight-sets approach. One aspect of training that
many competitors change when cutting is how they arrange their workouts.
"I find incorporating circuits, dropsets, and supersets really does the
trick for me," says Canadian Nick Opydo. "Keeping your heart rate high and taking shorter breaks is essential when trying to shed fat."
-Dave Dreas
"I'm a big fan of supersetting exercises for opposing muscle groups with short rest periods to keep the intensity high," adds Cappotelli.
Texas trainer Jesse Hobbs concurs: "When trying to lean down and bring out definition, I recommend high-volume supersets. At the end of every rep, you can also pulsate the final movement for 5-6 pumps."
When cutting fat, Phoenix businessman and fitness model Dave Dreas also relies on supersets. "I'm a fan of supersets and pairing up certain body parts so you can train them 1-2 times a week," he says. "If you have a good program laid out, you can cycle through higher weight and high volume."
3
CUT YOUR REST INTERVALS
Catching your breath for extended periods between sets isn't going to
work if your aim is fat loss, says Alberta personal trainer Cody Ivey. While he's also a big fan of supersets, Ivey also doesn't rest more than 30 seconds between any set when he's leaning out.
4
FINISH WITH A KICK
While some athletes eschew cardio, that doesn't mean they don't
integrate metabolic "finishers" into their resistance workouts. "What's
worked for me in the last few years for fat loss has been adding in
short, 5-10 minute finishers after my strength-training workouts 1-3
times per week," says Cappotelli. "A few examples are several sets of
heavy farmer's walks, battling ropes, double-unders (jump rope),
kettlebell swings, and prowler sprints, or a combination of those."
"[HIIT] burns more calories in less time, which is ideal for people like me who work extremely long days."
-Cody Ivey
-Cody Ivey
5
HIIT THOSE CARDIO MACHINES
High-intensity interval training,
often called HIIT, not only burns a slew of calories as you alternate
all-out sprints with easy recovery periods, but it's been shown to
significantly boost post-exercise calorie burn for up to 24 hours.
"[HIIT] burns more calories in less time, which is ideal for people like me who work extremely long days," says Ivey. "Also, HIIT cardio can build muscle, and more muscle equals more calorie expenditure."
To ensure that high-intensity intervals don't gobble up circulating amino acids in your bloodstream intended for muscle repair and building, Ivey suggests a BCAA supplement such as MuscleTech's AMINO BUILD prior to training, especially if you prefer fasted morning cardio.
6
HIIT IT OUTDOORS
You can certainly use the treadmill, stair-climber, or elliptical in the gym to do high-intensity intervals. But, California physique competitor
Jimmy Everett,
recalling his old football days, prefers to HIIT the hills or gridiron.
Not only does that allow him to take advantage of the great weather,
but he finds it more motivating to train outdoors, far away from the
monotony of cardio machines.
7
TIME YOUR CARB CYCLING
Cycling your carbohydrate intake, in which you reduce your consumption
of carbs to fairly low levels—about 50-100 g per day—for several days,
followed by a high-carb day, is a common approach in successful fat-loss
programs.
For many athletes and bodybuilders like Everett, the high-carb day coincides with a leg day or heavy back day so the extra glycogen can be put to use powering through especially tough training sessions. If you cycle your carbs, time the higher-carb days to coincide with a heavy workout.
"If you cycle your carbs, time the higher-carb days to coincide with a heavy workout."
8
BEWARE OF HIDDEN CALORIES
If you enjoy a glass of juice with your meals or use it to mix your
protein shake, watch out for the extra calories. While New York's Pulido
suggests the occasional glass may be fine, he reminds you that liquid
calories "aren't as filling as whole foods, which provide more volume."
According to research in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition," 37 percent of Americans' total daily calories come from sugar-sweetened drinks, including sodas and fruit juices, yet these calories do little to make you feel full. If you crave something sweet, a whole fruit provides more vitamins, minerals, and fiber, plus you're less likely to eat additional foods because the volume is greater in your digestive system.
"If you enjoy a glass of juice with your meals or use it to mix your protein shake, watch out for the extra calories."
9
TRICK YOUR TASTE BUDS
Exchanging higher-fat foods for lower-fat alternatives is always an easy
way to save on calories, but many fear that the lower-fat versions
aren't as tasty. You might have trouble exchanging full-fat milk, for
example, for its nonfat counterpart because the latter tastes a bit
watery.
Try this trick: Use the nonfat milk for about three weeks, and then switch up to 1 or 2 percent milk. Suddenly that milk will taste creamier than the nonfat milk without having to resort to the full-fat version. And for each eight ounce glass, you'll save nearly 50 calories and six grams of fat.
10
SUPPLEMENT SMART
If you're cutting calories, especially from dietary carbohydrate and fat
sources, your body is more apt to start using amino acids for energy,
which is one reason why the majority of athletes we spoke with increased
their protein intake while on a fat-loss program. Whey powders like
MuscleTech's Platinum 100% Whey mix easily so can be consumed without a
blender.
Every physique athlete knows the power of a good fat-burner, and the new Hydroxycut Hardcore Elite combines multiple fat-loss ingredients in a single proven product. Bolstered with caffeine, coleus forskohlii, L-theanine and other metabolism-boosting ingredients, it helps increase energy and focus, thermogenesis, and weight loss. While you should never expect a supplement alone to make you lean, a solid fat-burner can complement a smart fat-loss plan.
11
JUNK THE JUNK FOODS
"Remove all foods from
your home you may be tempted to overeat, like snack foods and candy,"
says Cody Ivey. "Anything is OK in moderation, and a cheat here and
there is fine. But, many people have a difficult time with temptation
and moderation. This method works best for me; I do get a little
'snacky' in the evenings. If it's not around, I won't eat it."
12
TAPER YOUR CALORIES
If you're lax on your diet, Canadian personal trainer Opydo suggests a
simple solution: taper off your calories as the day goes on. "I find
that, when dieting, when I eat the majority of my food during the day, I
don't get as hungry toward the evening and I don't binge at night
before bed."
13
LOSE IT FOR GOOD
If you're looking for the recipe for long-term success, the answer
entails more than following a short-term dietary fix to lose a few
pounds. How do you keep the weight off for good? By adopting the
lifestyle.
"I just live my life around being healthy and active and staying optimistic, loving what I do," says 30-year-old Everett.
Obviously you'll be more successful if you're able to make permanent changes in your food choices, but few of us have the machine-like ability to resist tempting snacks when cravings arise.
"I'd say the most underrated aspect of losing fat is finding a nutrition plan that's sustainable," says trainer Cappotelli. "So many people go to extreme measures, cutting out carbs or going on a very low-calorie diet, which may work at first but is not healthy in the long run. So many people think the key to fat loss is always less, but what most people don't realize is that eating enough food is just as important in maintaining a healthy metabolism in the long run."
14
DON'T SEEK SHORTCUTS
A number of fitness models and athletes confided there simply is no shortcut to success.
"There's definitely no secret to fat loss. It just takes good old fashioned hard work and dedication," adds Cappotelli. "Just like with anything, the keys are time and consistency. Results come by doing the right things day-in and day-out. It's making the right choices and sticking to your workout plan consistently, not looking for a quick fix or the secret formula to rapid fat loss."
"Bottom line is that there is no easy way out," adds Opydo. "There's no overnight recipe for washboard abs—the secret is consistency and effort. If you make the time and commitment to work toward achieving your fitness goals, eventually you'll get there!"
15
FIND A PARTNER TO PUSH YOU
Florida's Tricia Ashley
gets a big lift from her boyfriend, who not only coaches her but
provides plenty of motivation. Working out with a more advanced friend
or significant other can provide a big boost. "I love working out with
my boyfriend. He makes me move, keeps me focused, and pushes me when I'm
tired," says Ashley.
"I love to work out with my fiancee," adds Hobbs, who competes in bodybuilding. "She motivates me more than anyone. And our lifting sessions seem to turn into competitions every time we train together, so we always push ourselves to the next level."
Bonus Questions
16
WHAT FAT-LOSS ADVICE IS THE MOST OVERRATED?
"The most overrated aspect of losing body fat is so-called miracle diets," says Opydo. "People are always looking for an easy way out without having to put in the time and effort."
"The
most underrated aspect of fat loss is food choices. Everybody wants to
lose body fat and look and feel better, but they don't want to eat
healthy."
-Jimmy Everett
"[If you don't know how to use a carb-cycling program effectively],
cutting carbs is the most overrated," adds Ivey. "Most people don't know
how to maintain that kind of diet and don't know how to increase other
valuable macronutrients. An extended calorie deficit slows the
metabolism and can set you up for a future of dieting struggles."
-Jimmy Everett
17
WHAT FAT-LOSS ADVICE
IS THE MOST UNDERRATED?
"In my opinion, the most underrated aspect of fat loss is food choices,"
says Everett. "Everybody wants to lose body fat and look and feel
better, but they don't want to eat healthy. We are always looking for
ways around the good foods that are proven to work time after time."
"Many people avoid HIIT cardio for fear of losing muscle, but this kind of training actually builds muscle," adds Ivey.
"As far as underrated aspects of losing weight go, I'd definitely say that people don't utilize HIIT style training as much as they should," adds Opydo. "People tend to prefer steady-state cardio, but I find that HIIT training is where you'll see your body change the most."
"Been there, done that" may explain your attitude toward not-so-new
endeavors like movie reruns and mohawk haircuts, but few of us have ever
"been there, done that" when it comes to achieving single-digit body fat levels. Dropping fat to stage-ready percentages is no easy feat, and
a hardcore cut usually ends up burning as much motivation and strength as it does fat.
Fortunately, we can learn from successful people. We asked eight MuscleTech athletes for their best fat-loss tips and strategies and came back with these 17 gems. Incorporate this training and nutrition advice into your own get-shredded efforts and build a winning formula for getting absolutely ripped!
A number of athletes told us that they don't abandon heavy free-weight workouts when trying to get cut. "I've lifted weights for over 10 years," says Louisville personal trainer Lindsay Cappotelli,
"and I've found that heavy weights lifted for 5-8 reps with a focus on
big lifts like the squat, deadlift, and bench press has worked best for
me. You always hear, 'Train with light weights for high reps to burn
fat,' but I've found the opposite to be true."
Actor and fitness model James Joseph Pulido agrees: "I believe in going heavy when you can as [often] as possible [while on a fat-loss program]."
"I'm a big fan of supersetting exercises for opposing muscle groups with short rest periods to keep the intensity high," adds Cappotelli.
Texas trainer Jesse Hobbs concurs: "When trying to lean down and bring out definition, I recommend high-volume supersets. At the end of every rep, you can also pulsate the final movement for 5-6 pumps."
When cutting fat, Phoenix businessman and fitness model Dave Dreas also relies on supersets. "I'm a fan of supersets and pairing up certain body parts so you can train them 1-2 times a week," he says. "If you have a good program laid out, you can cycle through higher weight and high volume."
Catching your breath for extended periods between sets isn't going to
work if your aim is fat loss, says Alberta personal trainer Cody Ivey. While he's also a big fan of supersets, Ivey also doesn't rest more than 30 seconds between any set when he's leaning out.
While some athletes eschew cardio, that doesn't mean they don't
integrate metabolic "finishers" into their resistance workouts. "What's
worked for me in the last few years for fat loss has been adding in
short, 5-10 minute finishers after my strength-training workouts 1-3
times per week," says Cappotelli. "A few examples are several sets of
heavy farmer's walks, battling ropes, double-unders (jump rope),
kettlebell swings, and prowler sprints, or a combination of those."
High-intensity interval training,
often called HIIT, not only burns a slew of calories as you alternate
all-out sprints with easy recovery periods, but it's been shown to
significantly boost post-exercise calorie burn for up to 24 hours.
"[HIIT] burns more calories in less time, which is ideal for people like me who work extremely long days," says Ivey. "Also, HIIT cardio can build muscle, and more muscle equals more calorie expenditure."
To ensure that high-intensity intervals don't gobble up circulating amino acids in your bloodstream intended for muscle repair and building, Ivey suggests a BCAA supplement such as MuscleTech's AMINO BUILD prior to training, especially if you prefer fasted morning cardio.
You can certainly use the treadmill, stair-climber, or elliptical in the gym to do high-intensity intervals. But, California physique competitor
Jimmy Everett,
recalling his old football days, prefers to HIIT the hills or gridiron.
Not only does that allow him to take advantage of the great weather,
but he finds it more motivating to train outdoors, far away from the
monotony of cardio machines.
Cycling your carbohydrate intake, in which you reduce your consumption
of carbs to fairly low levels—about 50-100 g per day—for several days,
followed by a high-carb day, is a common approach in successful fat-loss
programs.
For many athletes and bodybuilders like Everett, the high-carb day coincides with a leg day or heavy back day so the extra glycogen can be put to use powering through especially tough training sessions. If you cycle your carbs, time the higher-carb days to coincide with a heavy workout.
If you enjoy a glass of juice with your meals or use it to mix your
protein shake, watch out for the extra calories. While New York's Pulido
suggests the occasional glass may be fine, he reminds you that liquid
calories "aren't as filling as whole foods, which provide more volume."
According to research in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition," 37 percent of Americans' total daily calories come from sugar-sweetened drinks, including sodas and fruit juices, yet these calories do little to make you feel full. If you crave something sweet, a whole fruit provides more vitamins, minerals, and fiber, plus you're less likely to eat additional foods because the volume is greater in your digestive system.
Exchanging higher-fat foods for lower-fat alternatives is always an easy
way to save on calories, but many fear that the lower-fat versions
aren't as tasty. You might have trouble exchanging full-fat milk, for
example, for its nonfat counterpart because the latter tastes a bit
watery.
Try this trick: Use the nonfat milk for about three weeks, and then switch up to 1 or 2 percent milk. Suddenly that milk will taste creamier than the nonfat milk without having to resort to the full-fat version. And for each eight ounce glass, you'll save nearly 50 calories and six grams of fat.
If you're cutting calories, especially from dietary carbohydrate and fat
sources, your body is more apt to start using amino acids for energy,
which is one reason why the majority of athletes we spoke with increased
their protein intake while on a fat-loss program. Whey powders like
MuscleTech's Platinum 100% Whey mix easily so can be consumed without a
blender.
Every physique athlete knows the power of a good fat-burner, and the new Hydroxycut Hardcore Elite combines multiple fat-loss ingredients in a single proven product. Bolstered with caffeine, coleus forskohlii, L-theanine and other metabolism-boosting ingredients, it helps increase energy and focus, thermogenesis, and weight loss. While you should never expect a supplement alone to make you lean, a solid fat-burner can complement a smart fat-loss plan.
"Remove all foods from
your home you may be tempted to overeat, like snack foods and candy,"
says Cody Ivey. "Anything is OK in moderation, and a cheat here and
there is fine. But, many people have a difficult time with temptation
and moderation. This method works best for me; I do get a little
'snacky' in the evenings. If it's not around, I won't eat it."
If you're lax on your diet, Canadian personal trainer Opydo suggests a
simple solution: taper off your calories as the day goes on. "I find
that, when dieting, when I eat the majority of my food during the day, I
don't get as hungry toward the evening and I don't binge at night
before bed."
If you're looking for the recipe for long-term success, the answer
entails more than following a short-term dietary fix to lose a few
pounds. How do you keep the weight off for good? By adopting the
lifestyle.
"I just live my life around being healthy and active and staying optimistic, loving what I do," says 30-year-old Everett.
Obviously you'll be more successful if you're able to make permanent changes in your food choices, but few of us have the machine-like ability to resist tempting snacks when cravings arise.
"I'd say the most underrated aspect of losing fat is finding a nutrition plan that's sustainable," says trainer Cappotelli. "So many people go to extreme measures, cutting out carbs or going on a very low-calorie diet, which may work at first but is not healthy in the long run. So many people think the key to fat loss is always less, but what most people don't realize is that eating enough food is just as important in maintaining a healthy metabolism in the long run."
A number of fitness models and athletes confided there simply is no shortcut to success.
"There's definitely no secret to fat loss. It just takes good old fashioned hard work and dedication," adds Cappotelli. "Just like with anything, the keys are time and consistency. Results come by doing the right things day-in and day-out. It's making the right choices and sticking to your workout plan consistently, not looking for a quick fix or the secret formula to rapid fat loss."
"Bottom line is that there is no easy way out," adds Opydo. "There's no overnight recipe for washboard abs—the secret is consistency and effort. If you make the time and commitment to work toward achieving your fitness goals, eventually you'll get there!"
Florida's Tricia Ashley
gets a big lift from her boyfriend, who not only coaches her but
provides plenty of motivation. Working out with a more advanced friend
or significant other can provide a big boost. "I love working out with
my boyfriend. He makes me move, keeps me focused, and pushes me when I'm
tired," says Ashley.
"I love to work out with my fiancee," adds Hobbs, who competes in bodybuilding. "She motivates me more than anyone. And our lifting sessions seem to turn into competitions every time we train together, so we always push ourselves to the next level."
"The most overrated aspect of losing body fat is so-called miracle diets," says Opydo. "People are always looking for an easy way out without having to put in the time and effort."
"In my opinion, the most underrated aspect of fat loss is food choices,"
says Everett. "Everybody wants to lose body fat and look and feel
better, but they don't want to eat healthy. We are always looking for
ways around the good foods that are proven to work time after time."
"Many people avoid HIIT cardio for fear of losing muscle, but this kind of training actually builds muscle," adds Ivey.
"As far as underrated aspects of losing weight go, I'd definitely say that people don't utilize HIIT style training as much as they should," adds Opydo. "People tend to prefer steady-state cardio, but I find that HIIT training is where you'll see your body change the most."
Fortunately, we can learn from successful people. We asked eight MuscleTech athletes for their best fat-loss tips and strategies and came back with these 17 gems. Incorporate this training and nutrition advice into your own get-shredded efforts and build a winning formula for getting absolutely ripped!
1
DON'T DITCH THE HEAVY WEIGHTS
A number of athletes told us that they don't abandon heavy free-weight workouts when trying to get cut. "I've lifted weights for over 10 years," says Louisville personal trainer Lindsay Cappotelli,
"and I've found that heavy weights lifted for 5-8 reps with a focus on
big lifts like the squat, deadlift, and bench press has worked best for
me. You always hear, 'Train with light weights for high reps to burn
fat,' but I've found the opposite to be true."
Actor and fitness model James Joseph Pulido agrees: "I believe in going heavy when you can as [often] as possible [while on a fat-loss program]."
2
USE SUPERSETS FOR SUPERIOR RESULTS
"I'm a fan of supersets and pairing up certain body parts so you can train them 1-2 times a week."
-Dave Dreas
Resistance training clearly plays a role in fat loss, but you're better
off ditching the straight-sets approach. One aspect of training that
many competitors change when cutting is how they arrange their workouts.
"I find incorporating circuits, dropsets, and supersets really does the
trick for me," says Canadian Nick Opydo. "Keeping your heart rate high and taking shorter breaks is essential when trying to shed fat."
-Dave Dreas
"I'm a big fan of supersetting exercises for opposing muscle groups with short rest periods to keep the intensity high," adds Cappotelli.
Texas trainer Jesse Hobbs concurs: "When trying to lean down and bring out definition, I recommend high-volume supersets. At the end of every rep, you can also pulsate the final movement for 5-6 pumps."
When cutting fat, Phoenix businessman and fitness model Dave Dreas also relies on supersets. "I'm a fan of supersets and pairing up certain body parts so you can train them 1-2 times a week," he says. "If you have a good program laid out, you can cycle through higher weight and high volume."
3
CUT YOUR REST INTERVALS
Catching your breath for extended periods between sets isn't going to
work if your aim is fat loss, says Alberta personal trainer Cody Ivey. While he's also a big fan of supersets, Ivey also doesn't rest more than 30 seconds between any set when he's leaning out.
4
FINISH WITH A KICK
While some athletes eschew cardio, that doesn't mean they don't
integrate metabolic "finishers" into their resistance workouts. "What's
worked for me in the last few years for fat loss has been adding in
short, 5-10 minute finishers after my strength-training workouts 1-3
times per week," says Cappotelli. "A few examples are several sets of
heavy farmer's walks, battling ropes, double-unders (jump rope),
kettlebell swings, and prowler sprints, or a combination of those."
"[HIIT] burns more calories in less time, which is ideal for people like me who work extremely long days."
-Cody Ivey
-Cody Ivey
5
HIIT THOSE CARDIO MACHINES
High-intensity interval training,
often called HIIT, not only burns a slew of calories as you alternate
all-out sprints with easy recovery periods, but it's been shown to
significantly boost post-exercise calorie burn for up to 24 hours.
"[HIIT] burns more calories in less time, which is ideal for people like me who work extremely long days," says Ivey. "Also, HIIT cardio can build muscle, and more muscle equals more calorie expenditure."
To ensure that high-intensity intervals don't gobble up circulating amino acids in your bloodstream intended for muscle repair and building, Ivey suggests a BCAA supplement such as MuscleTech's AMINO BUILD prior to training, especially if you prefer fasted morning cardio.
6
HIIT IT OUTDOORS
You can certainly use the treadmill, stair-climber, or elliptical in the gym to do high-intensity intervals. But, California physique competitor
Jimmy Everett,
recalling his old football days, prefers to HIIT the hills or gridiron.
Not only does that allow him to take advantage of the great weather,
but he finds it more motivating to train outdoors, far away from the
monotony of cardio machines.
7
TIME YOUR CARB CYCLING
Cycling your carbohydrate intake, in which you reduce your consumption
of carbs to fairly low levels—about 50-100 g per day—for several days,
followed by a high-carb day, is a common approach in successful fat-loss
programs.
For many athletes and bodybuilders like Everett, the high-carb day coincides with a leg day or heavy back day so the extra glycogen can be put to use powering through especially tough training sessions. If you cycle your carbs, time the higher-carb days to coincide with a heavy workout.
"If you cycle your carbs, time the higher-carb days to coincide with a heavy workout."
8
BEWARE OF HIDDEN CALORIES
If you enjoy a glass of juice with your meals or use it to mix your
protein shake, watch out for the extra calories. While New York's Pulido
suggests the occasional glass may be fine, he reminds you that liquid
calories "aren't as filling as whole foods, which provide more volume."
According to research in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition," 37 percent of Americans' total daily calories come from sugar-sweetened drinks, including sodas and fruit juices, yet these calories do little to make you feel full. If you crave something sweet, a whole fruit provides more vitamins, minerals, and fiber, plus you're less likely to eat additional foods because the volume is greater in your digestive system.
"If you enjoy a glass of juice with your meals or use it to mix your protein shake, watch out for the extra calories."
9
TRICK YOUR TASTE BUDS
Exchanging higher-fat foods for lower-fat alternatives is always an easy
way to save on calories, but many fear that the lower-fat versions
aren't as tasty. You might have trouble exchanging full-fat milk, for
example, for its nonfat counterpart because the latter tastes a bit
watery.
Try this trick: Use the nonfat milk for about three weeks, and then switch up to 1 or 2 percent milk. Suddenly that milk will taste creamier than the nonfat milk without having to resort to the full-fat version. And for each eight ounce glass, you'll save nearly 50 calories and six grams of fat.
10
SUPPLEMENT SMART
If you're cutting calories, especially from dietary carbohydrate and fat
sources, your body is more apt to start using amino acids for energy,
which is one reason why the majority of athletes we spoke with increased
their protein intake while on a fat-loss program. Whey powders like
MuscleTech's Platinum 100% Whey mix easily so can be consumed without a
blender.
Every physique athlete knows the power of a good fat-burner, and the new Hydroxycut Hardcore Elite combines multiple fat-loss ingredients in a single proven product. Bolstered with caffeine, coleus forskohlii, L-theanine and other metabolism-boosting ingredients, it helps increase energy and focus, thermogenesis, and weight loss. While you should never expect a supplement alone to make you lean, a solid fat-burner can complement a smart fat-loss plan.
11
JUNK THE JUNK FOODS
"Remove all foods from
your home you may be tempted to overeat, like snack foods and candy,"
says Cody Ivey. "Anything is OK in moderation, and a cheat here and
there is fine. But, many people have a difficult time with temptation
and moderation. This method works best for me; I do get a little
'snacky' in the evenings. If it's not around, I won't eat it."
12
TAPER YOUR CALORIES
If you're lax on your diet, Canadian personal trainer Opydo suggests a
simple solution: taper off your calories as the day goes on. "I find
that, when dieting, when I eat the majority of my food during the day, I
don't get as hungry toward the evening and I don't binge at night
before bed."
13
LOSE IT FOR GOOD
If you're looking for the recipe for long-term success, the answer
entails more than following a short-term dietary fix to lose a few
pounds. How do you keep the weight off for good? By adopting the
lifestyle.
"I just live my life around being healthy and active and staying optimistic, loving what I do," says 30-year-old Everett.
Obviously you'll be more successful if you're able to make permanent changes in your food choices, but few of us have the machine-like ability to resist tempting snacks when cravings arise.
"I'd say the most underrated aspect of losing fat is finding a nutrition plan that's sustainable," says trainer Cappotelli. "So many people go to extreme measures, cutting out carbs or going on a very low-calorie diet, which may work at first but is not healthy in the long run. So many people think the key to fat loss is always less, but what most people don't realize is that eating enough food is just as important in maintaining a healthy metabolism in the long run."
14
DON'T SEEK SHORTCUTS
A number of fitness models and athletes confided there simply is no shortcut to success.
"There's definitely no secret to fat loss. It just takes good old fashioned hard work and dedication," adds Cappotelli. "Just like with anything, the keys are time and consistency. Results come by doing the right things day-in and day-out. It's making the right choices and sticking to your workout plan consistently, not looking for a quick fix or the secret formula to rapid fat loss."
"Bottom line is that there is no easy way out," adds Opydo. "There's no overnight recipe for washboard abs—the secret is consistency and effort. If you make the time and commitment to work toward achieving your fitness goals, eventually you'll get there!"
15
FIND A PARTNER TO PUSH YOU
Florida's Tricia Ashley
gets a big lift from her boyfriend, who not only coaches her but
provides plenty of motivation. Working out with a more advanced friend
or significant other can provide a big boost. "I love working out with
my boyfriend. He makes me move, keeps me focused, and pushes me when I'm
tired," says Ashley.
"I love to work out with my fiancee," adds Hobbs, who competes in bodybuilding. "She motivates me more than anyone. And our lifting sessions seem to turn into competitions every time we train together, so we always push ourselves to the next level."
Bonus Questions
16
WHAT FAT-LOSS ADVICE IS THE MOST OVERRATED?
"The most overrated aspect of losing body fat is so-called miracle diets," says Opydo. "People are always looking for an easy way out without having to put in the time and effort."
"The
most underrated aspect of fat loss is food choices. Everybody wants to
lose body fat and look and feel better, but they don't want to eat
healthy."
-Jimmy Everett
"[If you don't know how to use a carb-cycling program effectively],
cutting carbs is the most overrated," adds Ivey. "Most people don't know
how to maintain that kind of diet and don't know how to increase other
valuable macronutrients. An extended calorie deficit slows the
metabolism and can set you up for a future of dieting struggles."
-Jimmy Everett
17
WHAT FAT-LOSS ADVICE
IS THE MOST UNDERRATED?
"In my opinion, the most underrated aspect of fat loss is food choices,"
says Everett. "Everybody wants to lose body fat and look and feel
better, but they don't want to eat healthy. We are always looking for
ways around the good foods that are proven to work time after time."
"Many people avoid HIIT cardio for fear of losing muscle, but this kind of training actually builds muscle," adds Ivey.
"As far as underrated aspects of losing weight go, I'd definitely say that people don't utilize HIIT style training as much as they should," adds Opydo. "People tend to prefer steady-state cardio, but I find that HIIT training is where you'll see your body change the most."
17 Tips To Help You Lose Fat Faster!
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10 URLs That Every Google User Should Know
Here are 10 important links that every Google user should know about.
They are tucked away, somewhere deep inside your Google dashboard.
1. Create a new Google Account using your existing email address. The regular sign-up process uses your @gmail.com address as your Google account username but with this special URL, you can use any other email address as your username.
Important Link 1
2. Google creates a profile of yourself based on the sites you visit, your Google+ account and other signals. They try to guess your age, gender and interests and then use this data to serve you more relevant ads. Use this URL to know how Google sees you on the web.
Important link 2
3. Google lets you export all your data out of the Google ecosystem. You can download your photos, contacts, Gmail messages and even your YouTube videos. Head over the the Takeout page to grab the download links.
Important Link 3
4. If you ever find your content appearing on another website that is using one or more Google products – say Blogger, AdSense, Google+ or YouTube - you can raise a DMCA complaint with Google against that site to get that content removed. This wizard can also be used to remove websites from Google search results that are scraping your content.
Important Link 4
5. Your Android device may be reporting your recent location data and velocity (are you moving and if yes, how fast are you moving) back to Google servers. Head over to the Google Maps website to see your entire location history and you also have the option to export this data as KML files that can be viewed inside Google Earth or even Google Drive.
Important Link 5
6. Google records every search term that you’ve ever typed into their search boxes. They even keep a log of every ad that you have clicked on various Google websites.
Important Link 6
Also see: Important Link
7. You need to login to your Gmail account at least once every 9 months else Google may terminate your account according to their Important Link
This can be an issue if you have multiple Gmail accounts so as a workaround, you can setup your main Gmail account as the trusted content for your secondary accounts. Thus Google will keep sending you reminders every few months to login to your other accounts. Not available for Google Apps.
Important Link 7
8. Worried that someone else is using your Google account. Go to the activity report to see a log of every device that has recently been used to log into your Google account. You also get to know the I.P. Address and their approximate geographic location. Unfortunately, you can’t remotely log out of a Google session.
Important Link 8
9. This is a complete list of web apps, browser extensions, Google Scripts and mobile apps that have any read or write access to your Google data. If the permission level says “access to basic account info”, it basically means that you have used your Google account to sign-in to that app.
Important Link 9
10. This is important URL for Google Apps users. If your Google Account ever gets hacked, use this secret link to reset your admin password. You’ll be asked to verify your domain name by creating a CNAME record in your DNS.
Important Link 10
1. Create a new Google Account using your existing email address. The regular sign-up process uses your @gmail.com address as your Google account username but with this special URL, you can use any other email address as your username.
Important Link 1
2. Google creates a profile of yourself based on the sites you visit, your Google+ account and other signals. They try to guess your age, gender and interests and then use this data to serve you more relevant ads. Use this URL to know how Google sees you on the web.
Important link 2
3. Google lets you export all your data out of the Google ecosystem. You can download your photos, contacts, Gmail messages and even your YouTube videos. Head over the the Takeout page to grab the download links.
Important Link 3
4. If you ever find your content appearing on another website that is using one or more Google products – say Blogger, AdSense, Google+ or YouTube - you can raise a DMCA complaint with Google against that site to get that content removed. This wizard can also be used to remove websites from Google search results that are scraping your content.
Important Link 4
5. Your Android device may be reporting your recent location data and velocity (are you moving and if yes, how fast are you moving) back to Google servers. Head over to the Google Maps website to see your entire location history and you also have the option to export this data as KML files that can be viewed inside Google Earth or even Google Drive.
Important Link 5
6. Google records every search term that you’ve ever typed into their search boxes. They even keep a log of every ad that you have clicked on various Google websites.
Important Link 6
Also see: Important Link
7. You need to login to your Gmail account at least once every 9 months else Google may terminate your account according to their Important Link
This can be an issue if you have multiple Gmail accounts so as a workaround, you can setup your main Gmail account as the trusted content for your secondary accounts. Thus Google will keep sending you reminders every few months to login to your other accounts. Not available for Google Apps.
Important Link 7
8. Worried that someone else is using your Google account. Go to the activity report to see a log of every device that has recently been used to log into your Google account. You also get to know the I.P. Address and their approximate geographic location. Unfortunately, you can’t remotely log out of a Google session.
Important Link 8
9. This is a complete list of web apps, browser extensions, Google Scripts and mobile apps that have any read or write access to your Google data. If the permission level says “access to basic account info”, it basically means that you have used your Google account to sign-in to that app.
Important Link 9
10. This is important URL for Google Apps users. If your Google Account ever gets hacked, use this secret link to reset your admin password. You’ll be asked to verify your domain name by creating a CNAME record in your DNS.
Important Link 10
Here are 10 important links that every Google user should know about.
They are tucked away, somewhere deep inside your Google dashboard.
1. Create a new Google Account using your existing email address. The regular sign-up process uses your @gmail.com address as your Google account username but with this special URL, you can use any other email address as your username.
Important Link 1
2. Google creates a profile of yourself based on the sites you visit, your Google+ account and other signals. They try to guess your age, gender and interests and then use this data to serve you more relevant ads. Use this URL to know how Google sees you on the web.
Important link 2
3. Google lets you export all your data out of the Google ecosystem. You can download your photos, contacts, Gmail messages and even your YouTube videos. Head over the the Takeout page to grab the download links.
Important Link 3
4. If you ever find your content appearing on another website that is using one or more Google products – say Blogger, AdSense, Google+ or YouTube - you can raise a DMCA complaint with Google against that site to get that content removed. This wizard can also be used to remove websites from Google search results that are scraping your content.
Important Link 4
5. Your Android device may be reporting your recent location data and velocity (are you moving and if yes, how fast are you moving) back to Google servers. Head over to the Google Maps website to see your entire location history and you also have the option to export this data as KML files that can be viewed inside Google Earth or even Google Drive.
Important Link 5
6. Google records every search term that you’ve ever typed into their search boxes. They even keep a log of every ad that you have clicked on various Google websites.
Important Link 6
Also see: Important Link
7. You need to login to your Gmail account at least once every 9 months else Google may terminate your account according to their Important Link
This can be an issue if you have multiple Gmail accounts so as a workaround, you can setup your main Gmail account as the trusted content for your secondary accounts. Thus Google will keep sending you reminders every few months to login to your other accounts. Not available for Google Apps.
Important Link 7
8. Worried that someone else is using your Google account. Go to the activity report to see a log of every device that has recently been used to log into your Google account. You also get to know the I.P. Address and their approximate geographic location. Unfortunately, you can’t remotely log out of a Google session.
Important Link 8
9. This is a complete list of web apps, browser extensions, Google Scripts and mobile apps that have any read or write access to your Google data. If the permission level says “access to basic account info”, it basically means that you have used your Google account to sign-in to that app.
Important Link 9
10. This is important URL for Google Apps users. If your Google Account ever gets hacked, use this secret link to reset your admin password. You’ll be asked to verify your domain name by creating a CNAME record in your DNS.
Important Link 10
1. Create a new Google Account using your existing email address. The regular sign-up process uses your @gmail.com address as your Google account username but with this special URL, you can use any other email address as your username.
Important Link 1
2. Google creates a profile of yourself based on the sites you visit, your Google+ account and other signals. They try to guess your age, gender and interests and then use this data to serve you more relevant ads. Use this URL to know how Google sees you on the web.
Important link 2
3. Google lets you export all your data out of the Google ecosystem. You can download your photos, contacts, Gmail messages and even your YouTube videos. Head over the the Takeout page to grab the download links.
Important Link 3
4. If you ever find your content appearing on another website that is using one or more Google products – say Blogger, AdSense, Google+ or YouTube - you can raise a DMCA complaint with Google against that site to get that content removed. This wizard can also be used to remove websites from Google search results that are scraping your content.
Important Link 4
5. Your Android device may be reporting your recent location data and velocity (are you moving and if yes, how fast are you moving) back to Google servers. Head over to the Google Maps website to see your entire location history and you also have the option to export this data as KML files that can be viewed inside Google Earth or even Google Drive.
Important Link 5
6. Google records every search term that you’ve ever typed into their search boxes. They even keep a log of every ad that you have clicked on various Google websites.
Important Link 6
Also see: Important Link
7. You need to login to your Gmail account at least once every 9 months else Google may terminate your account according to their Important Link
This can be an issue if you have multiple Gmail accounts so as a workaround, you can setup your main Gmail account as the trusted content for your secondary accounts. Thus Google will keep sending you reminders every few months to login to your other accounts. Not available for Google Apps.
Important Link 7
8. Worried that someone else is using your Google account. Go to the activity report to see a log of every device that has recently been used to log into your Google account. You also get to know the I.P. Address and their approximate geographic location. Unfortunately, you can’t remotely log out of a Google session.
Important Link 8
9. This is a complete list of web apps, browser extensions, Google Scripts and mobile apps that have any read or write access to your Google data. If the permission level says “access to basic account info”, it basically means that you have used your Google account to sign-in to that app.
Important Link 9
10. This is important URL for Google Apps users. If your Google Account ever gets hacked, use this secret link to reset your admin password. You’ll be asked to verify your domain name by creating a CNAME record in your DNS.
Important Link 10
10 URLs That Every Google User Should Know
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NEWS
| February 16, 1994
A
Howard County school board combing through Superintendent Michael E.
Hickey's proposed operating budget for the next school year found at
least one program to trim: bike safety.Physical education supervisors
had asked for $3,900 to buy 30 new bicycles to rotate among elementary
schools to teach bike safety, but board members appeared to have already
made up their minds. They don't vote on the budget until next
Tuesday."That's all very nice if we had everything else we needed, but
we don't," member Deborah Kendig said.
NEWS
| Laptop |
Armed men in ski masks rob women in Lansdowne [Crime Log]
December 3, 2013
The
following is compiled from local police reports. Our policy is
to include descriptions when there is enough information to make
identification possible. If you have any information about these
crimes, call the Wilkens Police Station at 410-887-0872. Twin
Circle Way North, unit block, 6:40 a.m. Dec. 1. Two men wearing ski
masks, one with a handgun and the other with a large knife, robbed two
women of a bag, cash and clothing. Knecht Avenue, 1400 block,
4:10 p.m. Dec. 1. Two men attempted to steal copper wire from Hammer
Underground Utilities.
BUSINESS
U.S. revokes duties on laptop computer screens Move clears way for Japanese imports
| June 23, 1993
WASHINGTON
-- Caught in the awkward position of fostering one high-technology
industry at the expense of another, the Commerce Department has revoked
import duties on advanced screens that are used in new laptop computers and
other equipment.In its decision, announced late Monday, the department
brushed aside the protests of a handful of fledgling U.S. companies,
which argued that import duties were crucial to developing a domestic
advanced-screen industry.Flat-panel displays that are capable of
producing vivid colors and detailed images are central components in
notebook computers and are expected to be used heavily in
high-definition television systems.
NEWS
| new laptop |
Laptop computers replace note pads Pilot program wires students for learning
| April 4, 1997
Look
out, spiral notebooks, your days at Oldfields School are numbered.The
old, reliable friend of students everywhere is being replaced at the
Glencoe girls' school by laptop computers that flip open almost as
easily -- but which students also can use to produce science projects,
hand in homework and communicate with their parents.These days, black laptop bags are nearly as common as backpacks and lacrosse sticks at
Oldfields, a boarding and day school and one of 10 private schools in
the country participating in a pilot technology project co-sponsored by
Microsoft and Toshiba.
NEWS
| Laptop Price |
Legislators switch to clicks
| January 8, 1999
Goodbye
to the reams of paper and the dusty binders stacked under the desks in
the nation's oldest working State House.Welcome to the Cyber-Senate.The
Maryland Senate is now wired. When they return Wednesday for the 194th
legislative session, 22 of the 47 senators will go about the ancient
business of lawmaking with the help of a quintessential modern
convenience: laptop computers."I'm pretty computer illiterate,"
acknowledged Sen. Leo E. Green, 66, a Prince George's Democrat, as he
started up his laptop during a training session this week in the Senate
chamber.
BUSINESS
Southwest joins TSA pre-check program, opens new security lane at BWI
| November 14, 2013
Southwest
Airlines has joined the Transportation Security Administration's
PreCheck program, giving trusted fliers access to a quicker and less
invasive path through security at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. The
airline, which is BWI's largest carrier, has opened a PreCheck security
lane at Concourse A, airport officials said Thursday. The program
allows registered passengers of participating airlines — Southwest makes
eight — to move through security without taking off their shoes, belts
or jackets, removing new laptop computers from cases or removing bags of
small liquids from carry-on luggage.
NEWS
Howard Crime Report
February 18, 2004
The
crime report is a sampling of crimes in Howard County compiled from
police. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 410-313-3700.
East Columbia Majors Lane: 6000 block, Long Reach. Someone entered an
apartment early Feb. 10 through a rear sliding door while the resident
was sleeping and stole clothes. Watchlight Court: 8900 block, Long
Reach. Someone entered a home by forcing a rear sliding door late Feb.
10 and stole cash, digital video discs and a video game system.
Stanford Blvd: 5500 block, Columbia Corporate Park.
NEWS
Baltimore County school board OKs $205 million technology contract
| March 11, 2014
The
Baltimore County school board voted Tuesday night to approve one of its
largest contracts in recent years, an ambitious $205 million plan to
supply laptop computers to the system's 150,000 students and teachers
over the next seven years. The school system will lease HP EliteBook
Revolves, the centerpiece of Superintendent Dallas Dance's initiative
to put laptops in the hands of every student in the next several years.
Dance said the school system will pay for the computers in part
with savings from centralizing the purchase and operation of printers,
copiers and other technology, and by evaluating whether central office
employees who leave the school system should be replaced.
Southwest joins TSA pre-check program, opens new security lane at BWI
| November 14, 2013
Southwest
Airlines has joined the Transportation Security Administration's
PreCheck program, giving trusted fliers access to a quicker and less
invasive path through security at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. The
airline, which is BWI's largest carrier, has opened a PreCheck security
lane at Concourse A, airport officials said Thursday. The program
allows registered passengers of participating airlines — Southwest makes
eight — to move through security without taking off their shoes, belts
or jackets, removing laptop computer from cases or removing bags of
small liquids from carry-on luggage.
NEWS
City, non-profit to swap guns for laptops
| July 13, 2013
City
officials and a local non-profit are offering residents a chance to
turn in guns and exchange them for laptop computers Saturday. The
swaps are set to take place at the Downtown Cultural Arts Center on N.
Howard Street between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. this afternoon. The event is
another take on the kind of gun buyback events that have become
increasingly popular since the shootings last year at Sandy Hook
elementary school. A previous event in Baltimore offered grocery
giftcards for firearms and Howard County residents were given cash.
NEWS
$15K worth of computers, electronics stolen from Annapolis Boys & Girls Club
| February 20, 2013
Lynetta
McCoy has told the teenagers the ugly truth, but not the younger kids.
Instead, the smallest of the 50 or so children who regularly eat
meals and receive tutoring at the Boys & Girls Club at Admiral Oaks
in Annapolis believe that the club's recently stolen Xbox Kinect video
game system stopped working. McCoy, the club's director, brought her
own Xbox from home for the kids to use on Wednesday. She's still unsure
how she'll explain everything else that disappeared during the burglary
of more than $15,000 worth of club computers, electronics and cash
earlier this week.
NEWS
Towson Crime Log: FedEx delivery person robbed during pickup
November 12, 2012
Baltimore
County Police say a FedEx delivery person was robbed in Towson along
LaSalle Road. The incident occurred Oct. 31 in the 8600 block of LaSalle
Road, between 7 p.m. and 7:38 p.m. According to the report, the
FedEx driver making a pickup was confronted by two men wearing masks.
The men put what the FedEx driver believed to be firearm to her head,
asked for keys to truck. They stole an engagement ring and cash. In
addition to this incident, the following is compiled from police reports
from the Towson and Cockeysville precincts.
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Towson Crime Log: Laptops stolen in two Towson incidents
September 25, 2012
Baltimore
County Poice report that laptop computers were stolen in two seperate
incidents last week in Towson. The first occurred 11 p.m., Sept. 19
and 6:25 a.m., Sept. 20 in the 400 block of Hopkins Boulevard. According
to the police report, someone entered through an open window while
resident slept, stole a aptop and left out front door. The second
incident was between Sept. 21 and Sept. 22, times unknown. This theft
occurred in the 8400 block of Charles Valley Court, and happened when a
car was broken into.
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The strange case of the apostrophe (')
February 29, 2012
Punctuation
isn't something I spend much time thinking about, even though I make a
living, in part, by writing and checking over what other people write.
It's not to say I don't understand punctuation. As grammar people
go, I'd say I'm punctuation proficient. Since the devices that replaced
typewriters, once referred to as word processors, but now known as
desktop and laptop computers came into being, a particular bit of
punctuation has crossed the threshold from being an afterthought of the
writing process to an irritating little sliver of ink that's apt to hook
the wrong way or translate into some errant version of a letter of the
alphabet.
BUSINESS
Japanese companies developing more powerful, cheaper microchip Dumping of laptop panels by Japanese alleged
| February 15, 1991
The
Commerce Department said yesterday that some Japanese companies have
been dumping flat-panel display screens -- used mainly on laptop
computers -- in the U.S. market.After a six-month preliminary
investigation, the department concluded that a handful of Japanese
companies were engaging in unfair competition by selling some of their
products below the cost of production. The department ordered the
companies to pay anti-dumping duties on their imports.The immediate
effect will be minimal, since the duties imposed yesterday range from
1.46 percent of the selling prices -- levied against Toshiba -- to 4.6
percent levied against Sharp.
NEWS
Man charged in theft of laptops pleads guilty
| November 2, 2008
Paul
Brian Steedman stole 32 laptop computers from his employer, a
Marriottsville-based nonprofit health care company owned by nuns,
prosecutors say. The Westminster man then sold the computers on eBay,
prosecutors say, listing photos of box labels with serial numbers that
matched those of the stolen computers - along with a picture of himself
as the seller and a user name that included his birth year. Steedman,
28, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Howard County Circuit Court to a felony
theft scheme and could now face 15 years in prison, according to
prosecutors.
NEWS
Man charged in theft of laptops pleads guilty
| November 2, 2008
Paul
Brian Steedman stole 32 laptop computers from his employer, a
Marriottsville-based nonprofit health care company owned by nuns,
prosecutors say. The Westminster man then sold the computers on eBay,
prosecutors say, listing photos of box labels with serial numbers that
matched those of the stolen computers - along with a picture of himself
as the seller and a user name that included his birth year. Steedman,
28, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Howard County Circuit Court to a felony
theft scheme and could now face 15 years in prison, according to
prosecutors.
NEWS
Man jailed for sex with teen
| May 31, 2008
A
36-year-old Clarksburg man was sentenced yesterday to seven years and
three months in federal prison for using a computer to entice a
15-year-old Anne Arundel County girl into having sex with him. After
his release from prison, Michael Lawrence Manoly is to register as a sex
offender and will be under federal supervision for the rest of his
life, U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake determined. Prosecutors
said Manoly, using the screen name "Kevin" and portraying himself as 25,
began corresponding with the teenager in February 2006.
NEWS
| February 16, 1994
A
Howard County school board combing through Superintendent Michael E.
Hickey's proposed operating budget for the next school year found at
least one program to trim: bike safety.Physical education supervisors
had asked for $3,900 to buy 30 new bicycles to rotate among elementary
schools to teach bike safety, but board members appeared to have already
made up their minds. They don't vote on the budget until next
Tuesday."That's all very nice if we had everything else we needed, but
we don't," member Deborah Kendig said.
NEWS
| Laptop |
Armed men in ski masks rob women in Lansdowne [Crime Log]
December 3, 2013
The
following is compiled from local police reports. Our policy is
to include descriptions when there is enough information to make
identification possible. If you have any information about these
crimes, call the Wilkens Police Station at 410-887-0872. Twin
Circle Way North, unit block, 6:40 a.m. Dec. 1. Two men wearing ski
masks, one with a handgun and the other with a large knife, robbed two
women of a bag, cash and clothing. Knecht Avenue, 1400 block,
4:10 p.m. Dec. 1. Two men attempted to steal copper wire from Hammer
Underground Utilities.
BUSINESS
U.S. revokes duties on laptop computer screens Move clears way for Japanese imports
| June 23, 1993
WASHINGTON
-- Caught in the awkward position of fostering one high-technology
industry at the expense of another, the Commerce Department has revoked
import duties on advanced screens that are used in new laptop computers and
other equipment.In its decision, announced late Monday, the department
brushed aside the protests of a handful of fledgling U.S. companies,
which argued that import duties were crucial to developing a domestic
advanced-screen industry.Flat-panel displays that are capable of
producing vivid colors and detailed images are central components in
notebook computers and are expected to be used heavily in
high-definition television systems.
NEWS
| new laptop |
Laptop computers replace note pads Pilot program wires students for learning
| April 4, 1997
Look
out, spiral notebooks, your days at Oldfields School are numbered.The
old, reliable friend of students everywhere is being replaced at the
Glencoe girls' school by laptop computers that flip open almost as
easily -- but which students also can use to produce science projects,
hand in homework and communicate with their parents.These days, black laptop bags are nearly as common as backpacks and lacrosse sticks at
Oldfields, a boarding and day school and one of 10 private schools in
the country participating in a pilot technology project co-sponsored by
Microsoft and Toshiba.
NEWS
| Laptop Price |
Legislators switch to clicks
| January 8, 1999
Goodbye
to the reams of paper and the dusty binders stacked under the desks in
the nation's oldest working State House.Welcome to the Cyber-Senate.The
Maryland Senate is now wired. When they return Wednesday for the 194th
legislative session, 22 of the 47 senators will go about the ancient
business of lawmaking with the help of a quintessential modern
convenience: laptop computers."I'm pretty computer illiterate,"
acknowledged Sen. Leo E. Green, 66, a Prince George's Democrat, as he
started up his laptop during a training session this week in the Senate
chamber.
BUSINESS
Southwest joins TSA pre-check program, opens new security lane at BWI
| November 14, 2013
Southwest
Airlines has joined the Transportation Security Administration's
PreCheck program, giving trusted fliers access to a quicker and less
invasive path through security at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. The
airline, which is BWI's largest carrier, has opened a PreCheck security
lane at Concourse A, airport officials said Thursday. The program
allows registered passengers of participating airlines — Southwest makes
eight — to move through security without taking off their shoes, belts
or jackets, removing new laptop computers from cases or removing bags of
small liquids from carry-on luggage.
NEWS
Howard Crime Report
February 18, 2004
The
crime report is a sampling of crimes in Howard County compiled from
police. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 410-313-3700.
East Columbia Majors Lane: 6000 block, Long Reach. Someone entered an
apartment early Feb. 10 through a rear sliding door while the resident
was sleeping and stole clothes. Watchlight Court: 8900 block, Long
Reach. Someone entered a home by forcing a rear sliding door late Feb.
10 and stole cash, digital video discs and a video game system.
Stanford Blvd: 5500 block, Columbia Corporate Park.
NEWS
Baltimore County school board OKs $205 million technology contract
| March 11, 2014
The
Baltimore County school board voted Tuesday night to approve one of its
largest contracts in recent years, an ambitious $205 million plan to
supply laptop computers to the system's 150,000 students and teachers
over the next seven years. The school system will lease HP EliteBook
Revolves, the centerpiece of Superintendent Dallas Dance's initiative
to put laptops in the hands of every student in the next several years.
Dance said the school system will pay for the computers in part
with savings from centralizing the purchase and operation of printers,
copiers and other technology, and by evaluating whether central office
employees who leave the school system should be replaced.
Southwest joins TSA pre-check program, opens new security lane at BWI
| November 14, 2013
Southwest
Airlines has joined the Transportation Security Administration's
PreCheck program, giving trusted fliers access to a quicker and less
invasive path through security at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. The
airline, which is BWI's largest carrier, has opened a PreCheck security
lane at Concourse A, airport officials said Thursday. The program
allows registered passengers of participating airlines — Southwest makes
eight — to move through security without taking off their shoes, belts
or jackets, removing laptop computer from cases or removing bags of
small liquids from carry-on luggage.
NEWS
City, non-profit to swap guns for laptops
| July 13, 2013
City
officials and a local non-profit are offering residents a chance to
turn in guns and exchange them for laptop computers Saturday. The
swaps are set to take place at the Downtown Cultural Arts Center on N.
Howard Street between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. this afternoon. The event is
another take on the kind of gun buyback events that have become
increasingly popular since the shootings last year at Sandy Hook
elementary school. A previous event in Baltimore offered grocery
giftcards for firearms and Howard County residents were given cash.
NEWS
$15K worth of computers, electronics stolen from Annapolis Boys & Girls Club
| February 20, 2013
Lynetta
McCoy has told the teenagers the ugly truth, but not the younger kids.
Instead, the smallest of the 50 or so children who regularly eat
meals and receive tutoring at the Boys & Girls Club at Admiral Oaks
in Annapolis believe that the club's recently stolen Xbox Kinect video
game system stopped working. McCoy, the club's director, brought her
own Xbox from home for the kids to use on Wednesday. She's still unsure
how she'll explain everything else that disappeared during the burglary
of more than $15,000 worth of club computers, electronics and cash
earlier this week.
NEWS
Towson Crime Log: FedEx delivery person robbed during pickup
November 12, 2012
Baltimore
County Police say a FedEx delivery person was robbed in Towson along
LaSalle Road. The incident occurred Oct. 31 in the 8600 block of LaSalle
Road, between 7 p.m. and 7:38 p.m. According to the report, the
FedEx driver making a pickup was confronted by two men wearing masks.
The men put what the FedEx driver believed to be firearm to her head,
asked for keys to truck. They stole an engagement ring and cash. In
addition to this incident, the following is compiled from police reports
from the Towson and Cockeysville precincts.
EXPLORE
Towson Crime Log: Laptops stolen in two Towson incidents
September 25, 2012
Baltimore
County Poice report that laptop computers were stolen in two seperate
incidents last week in Towson. The first occurred 11 p.m., Sept. 19
and 6:25 a.m., Sept. 20 in the 400 block of Hopkins Boulevard. According
to the police report, someone entered through an open window while
resident slept, stole a aptop and left out front door. The second
incident was between Sept. 21 and Sept. 22, times unknown. This theft
occurred in the 8400 block of Charles Valley Court, and happened when a
car was broken into.
EXPLORE
The strange case of the apostrophe (')
February 29, 2012
Punctuation
isn't something I spend much time thinking about, even though I make a
living, in part, by writing and checking over what other people write.
It's not to say I don't understand punctuation. As grammar people
go, I'd say I'm punctuation proficient. Since the devices that replaced
typewriters, once referred to as word processors, but now known as
desktop and laptop computers came into being, a particular bit of
punctuation has crossed the threshold from being an afterthought of the
writing process to an irritating little sliver of ink that's apt to hook
the wrong way or translate into some errant version of a letter of the
alphabet.
BUSINESS
Japanese companies developing more powerful, cheaper microchip Dumping of laptop panels by Japanese alleged
| February 15, 1991
The
Commerce Department said yesterday that some Japanese companies have
been dumping flat-panel display screens -- used mainly on laptop
computers -- in the U.S. market.After a six-month preliminary
investigation, the department concluded that a handful of Japanese
companies were engaging in unfair competition by selling some of their
products below the cost of production. The department ordered the
companies to pay anti-dumping duties on their imports.The immediate
effect will be minimal, since the duties imposed yesterday range from
1.46 percent of the selling prices -- levied against Toshiba -- to 4.6
percent levied against Sharp.
NEWS
Man charged in theft of laptops pleads guilty
| November 2, 2008
Paul
Brian Steedman stole 32 laptop computers from his employer, a
Marriottsville-based nonprofit health care company owned by nuns,
prosecutors say. The Westminster man then sold the computers on eBay,
prosecutors say, listing photos of box labels with serial numbers that
matched those of the stolen computers - along with a picture of himself
as the seller and a user name that included his birth year. Steedman,
28, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Howard County Circuit Court to a felony
theft scheme and could now face 15 years in prison, according to
prosecutors.
NEWS
Man charged in theft of laptops pleads guilty
| November 2, 2008
Paul
Brian Steedman stole 32 laptop computers from his employer, a
Marriottsville-based nonprofit health care company owned by nuns,
prosecutors say. The Westminster man then sold the computers on eBay,
prosecutors say, listing photos of box labels with serial numbers that
matched those of the stolen computers - along with a picture of himself
as the seller and a user name that included his birth year. Steedman,
28, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Howard County Circuit Court to a felony
theft scheme and could now face 15 years in prison, according to
prosecutors.
NEWS
Man jailed for sex with teen
| May 31, 2008
A
36-year-old Clarksburg man was sentenced yesterday to seven years and
three months in federal prison for using a computer to entice a
15-year-old Anne Arundel County girl into having sex with him. After
his release from prison, Michael Lawrence Manoly is to register as a sex
offender and will be under federal supervision for the rest of his
life, U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake determined. Prosecutors
said Manoly, using the screen name "Kevin" and portraying himself as 25,
began corresponding with the teenager in February 2006.
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