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Well it's that time of the year again.
I finally got hold of my treadmill (ordered around New Year) and ran hard about 3 times per week for 20 mins each time to give myself a strong cardio workout.
This lasted about 2 months then I hurt my foot diving and missed running for 4 weeks.
OK, so one week was pure laziness but you can't rush these things!

I also noticed if I don't run then my healthy food ideals go out the window so I've gone back to full time training. It's the only way to keep focused when your will power is as lame as mine.
So it's back to 30mins light jogging everyday and lifting on splits alternate days with dedicated ab work every 4 days (part of lower body split workout).
Working on this programme with higher protein, lower carbs and a healthy mix of one day off for feasting I should be a 12lbs lighter without losing muscle mass within 6 weeks. Great for healthy diving and all things summer related.

If you're looking for great articles, photos, forum, products etc. check out the link. There's a lot of exceptionally useful info if you're into building your own workouts but there's also sample programmes and guidelines for healthy eating.
Most of the products offered are available in the UK if you hunt around the web but personally I stick to a multi-vitamin from Centrum, Milk Thistle Extract from Solgar when I want a detox and plenty of natural egg whites for pure protein.
I've tried Xenadrine EFX (the one WITHOUT ephadrine in it) but this was too high in caffeine for me (I drink decaf diet coke, no coffee, tea or anything else with caffeine so I'm not used to it!)
It does get good reviews though but I'd recommend building up the dosage slowly to see how your system reacts to it.

If you're looking at fat loss or mass building products using herbal extracts check these links out:
http://www.physiciansselect.com/herbal-supplement-dictionary.htm
http://www.health4youonline.com/
http://www.onlinefit.com/health/
http://www.bodybuilding-supplements-for-you.com/
http://www.slimhelp-uk.com/product_list.asp

And these are handy:
http://topendsports.com/testing/bodycomp.htm
http://www.jeffgalloway.com/index.html
http://www.mrtrainer.com/exercise.html