Fri 29 Jan 2010
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Another amazing video from the www.ToneItUp.com. Tone up your ab with Katrina Hodgson and Karena Dawn in this fun beach workout video.
Mon 25 Jan 2010
Posted by Faey under Exercise The Body, Natural Weight Loss, Stay Healthy
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Today, I want to introduce you to the fitness dynamic duo, Katrina and Karena from www.ToneItUp.com. Katrina Hodgson is a certified personal trainer and Karena Dawn is a fitness coach and a sports model.
The video above is one of my favorite. In it, they’ll show you how to tone up your thighs with these equipment-free thigh and leg workout. Tone up your thighs with this workout 3 times a week.
Have fun and enjoy!
Mon 18 Jan 2010
Posted by Faey under Eating For Health, Healthy Food Recipe, Natural Weight Loss, Stay Healthy
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Still having a hard time loosening your tight grip on those fried foods? And still want to change your lifestyle to a more healthy one? Maybe you just need a little direction on where to begin. Well you are in luck. Here are some good tips I found from Will C. to help you get started. (Although, I wouldn’t recommend microwaving as an option. It destroys the food.)
Losing Weight – Tips on Watching What You EatBy Will C.
If you are an overweight adult you are probably eating too much and by this I mean more than you require. A human body only needs a certain number of calories and when this is exceeded, you will gain weight. A few facts will be focused on at this point.
A fact that you are overweight means that your heart has to work even harder to pump blood all around your body. This extra pressure from doing this can cause a lot of wear and tear on your heart and blood-vessel system. Many people who are overweight for a long time develop high blood pressure or diabetes, which are both risk factors for heart disease. Studies show that in the last 10 years there has been an increase in the number of people who are overweight or obese. Obesity damages our hearts and our joints. So, if you are overweight, taking action now will help prevent you from continually to be obese and give you a better chance of living a longer life.
One should not involve themselves in a very intensive diet but in fact should follow a well planned out weight loss plan for life or a long extended period of time instead of a rapid program which will trigger the body to resist the weight loss by thinking that is in a starvation period and thus hold on to the fat with an even stronger grip. It is not advised that you should stop eating the regular meals but instead lower the quantity bit by bit so as not to shock the body. An Intensive diet might make the body drain the energy from the fat and also the muscles thus making you weak and drowsy.
When one talks of food the first thing that pops up is cooking. To be healthy and lose weight in a safe way one needs to engage in low-fat cooking which to some is very hard as they are used to the fat which makes food taste “better”. One should consider cooking a good meal which is also healthy. Some of the things one should consider are stated below:
- Oven-bake, grill, boil, poach, stir-fry or microwave food instead of frying it.
- Boil, steam, dry-roast or bake potatoes instead of having chips.
- Try a light cooking spray instead of cooking oil.
- Cut all visible fat off meat and take the skin off chicken
- Drain fat off meat and sauces when they are cooked.
- Choose tomato-based sauces instead of creamy sauces for pasta and rice dishes.
The above mentioned meal cooking techniques will help you eat healthier yet tasty meal at all times. It is also important to note that the regularity of the meals should also be watched to get the best results for your efforts. One should ensure to have eaten at least 4 hours before going to sleep in the evening and have an average of 3-4 meals a day. As for any weight loss regime, be sure to check with you doctor before you making any drastic changes to your exercise or diet regime.
Will C is a fitness fanatic and has battle childhood obesity. All this hard work has paid off and he hopes to share it with everyone. He is also a home improvement junkie and has a website on kitchen unit doors.
Click here to get more Healthy Weight Loss Advice. And watch a short informative FREE video exposing the UGLY truth behind today’s food. Learn what kinds of food to avoid.
Fri 15 Jan 2010
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Today we have a very special guest writer. Welcome Andréa Albright. Andréa is the author of a free weekly weight loss and health newsletter, and the eBook “How To Lose Weight By Feeding And Nourishing Your Spirit“. She graduated with a degree in Biology and is also a certified yoga instructor.
Here are some very useful tips she put together to help you out when you’re at a party. It’s not just tips for holiday parties. It’s for anywhere you go that has lots of delicious food temptations!
How To Eat Healthy At A Holiday Party
By Andrea Albright
Everyone loves a good holiday party. It’s a great time to socialize with your friends and celebrate the season, but many people at this time of year give up on trying to lose weight and use it as an excuse to “pig out” (and by pig out, I mean eat WAY too much). This can leave you feeling guilty the next day and make it harder to lose weight because you’ll be fighting against intense sugar cravings and extra pounds long after the partying is over.
There is a way to enjoy the holiday season and celebrate with your friends, family and loved ones without “pigging out” and then feeling guilty the next day. Follow these tips and you’ll be way ahead of yourself when you make your New Year’s commitment to lose weight.
1. Eat right before you arrive.
You know that there will be lots of high-calorie, highly processed foods at the holiday party… and those are the foods you are trying to avoid in order to lose weight. If you’ve gone more than 2 hours without eating, you are going to be in the “desperation zone” where your body is going to be desperate for calories. When you are in this desperate state, is almost impossible to resist the high-calorie, highly processed foods.
When you eat a meal with low-fat protein, a slow-burning carb, and lots of vegetables right before you leave home, you will arrive full and be able to resist those foods that you know you don’t really want to eat (and only leave you feeling guilty for eating them). If you don’t have time to eat a full meal, eat a piece of fruit and a handful of raw nuts. This will keep you full for at least 2 hours and out of the “desperation zone.” This way, you will have conscious control over the foods you choose to eat.
2. Eat 3 or 4 meals that day.
When you eat throughout the day, you are less likely to pig out at night. This is especially important when you are going to a holiday party. That means that if the party starts in the late afternoon or evening, you should eat a healthy, natural breakfast with protein and a slow burning carbohydrate (egg whites and oatmeal are my favorite), and then a 2nd meal such as a protein shake with berries, and maybe even a 3rd meal such as a green salad with salmon and brown rice.
Many people skip breakfast and starve themselves early in the day in order to “save up” for all the calories they want to eat later that night. Well, this actually makes things worse because if your body is deprived of calories, it will think that there is a shortage of food around. And as soon as you do eat something, your body will store those calories as fat.
Eating small, natural meals throughout the day actually speeds up your metabolism because it keeps your blood levels stable. When your blood sugar shoots up too high, you store fat and when it dips down too low, you have INTENSE cravings because your body needs calories NOW. Eating throughout the day keeps you energized and alert, and it signals to your body that, “Food is everywhere. I don’t need to store fat.”
When you eat every 2-3 hours (5 or 6 meals a day) STARTING as soon as you wake up, this keeps your blood sugar levels stable and keeps you from craving high-calorie, processed foods later in the day. If you’ve already had 2 or 3 meals BEFORE you arrive at the party, you will have A LOT more control over the desire to eat all that fattening food that is bound to be there, and the foods you DO eat are less likely to get stored on your butt.
3. Walk around the spread of food before you fill your plate.
Be on the lookout for healthy options and ask what the ingredients are in every dish. Vegetables are good for you, but if they are covered in butter and cream sauce, they are no longer a healthy option. Find out exactly what healthy choices you have before you decide what you want to eat.
4. Bring your own healthy food with you.
There’s nothing worse than being trapped at a party where the only food available to eat is high-calorie food that you know will send your blood sugar skyrocketing and make you store fat. YOU are in control of your health, and you can’t rely on other people to feed you.
The only way to know FOR SURE that you will stay on track to losing weight and eating healthily is to bring your own food with you. Bring some fruit and a bag of natural, unsalted nuts. This is a great way to get you through your “munching desire” when there are lots of chips and unhealthy snacks around you. Eating crunchy, healthy nuts is just as fun as eating those greasy, fried chips…in fact, it’s MORE fun because you know that they are tasty AND good for you. And if you feel like getting into the holiday spirit, bring a healthy dish or salad for everyone to share. That way you know there will be at least one healthy dish that you can eat. (Plus, you’ll get good karma points for helping other people eat healthily.)
5. Fill up on vegetables and salad first.
Then go back and eat smaller portions of the holiday dishes. You’ll be amazed at how much easier it is to eat only a little bit of the high-calorie, fattening foods when you have the first course of a large salad and vegetables.
6. Avoid the high-calorie drinks.
Nothing adds calories to your diet faster than alcoholic beverages. Any form of alcohol is a “calorie-dense” food. At seven calories per gram, it packs almost twice as many calories as either carbohydrate or protein. And when too many calories hit your system at once, this is what causes your body to secrete insulin and store fat.
This alone is a serious obstacle when you’re trying to lose weight but those bowls of chips and high-calorie snack food and sugar-filled deserts can also be made more tempting when your inhibitions are down. This is where having those HEALTHY snacks you brought along with you will save you from loading up on high-calorie foods just because you have the urge to munch.
If you do choose to indulge and celebrate with some cocktails, be sure to stay away from those high-calorie, sugar-filled mixers and be sure to say “no” to the eggnog. Drink a vodka soda with a twist of lime. And to really cut down on calories, add some sparkling water to your wine. That’s what they do in a lot of European countries and they actually prefer their wine this way. Alternate between a glass of water and an alcoholic drink throughout the celebration, and you will cut your calorie consumption in half and stay in a coherent state that will help you to make healthy choices.
7. Celebrate the holidays and have fun!
Why do you enjoy going to parties? I’m sure you go to parties, like most women, to have fun, let loose and celebrate life with your friends, family and loved ones. So if that’s your main objective, then that’s what you should do. The more engaged you are in good conversation, laughing and enjoying yourself, the less likely you will be hovering around the food, stuffing your face. And the more you are letting loose and having fun, the less likely you will be lured into eating out of boredom.
Think about this… by NOT pigging out, what are you missing out on really? You know what it feels like to pig out and eat way too much of the food you know is bad for you. You know what that momentary instant gratification is all about…is it really that much fun? Is it really worth the guilt and the extra weight gain?
Ultimately, only you can decide. But I have a feeling that you are going to have a much better time enjoying your friends and family than pigging out… again. And then feeling bad about it the next day. Remember WHY you’re there – to celebrate the holidays with the people that are most important to you in your life. So embrace the celebration attitude! Have as much fun as you can… dance, sing, laugh, play games, have deep conversations and intimate moments – really absorb yourself in the celebration of it all.
You have made a commitment to yourself that you are a person who makes healthy choices, but that does not mean that your life has to stop. There IS a way to live a healthy lifestyle and still enjoy the most that this life has to offer…you will find the further down this road you go, that you get MORE enjoyment out of life when you are living and loving with health.
Andrea Albright is the author of “How To Lose Weight By Feeding And Nourishing Your Spirit.” For more great tips on losing weight, leading a healthy and fun lifestyle, and to get her FREE REPORT “Avoid The Top 10 Mistakes Women Make In Losing Weight”, sign up for her FREE newsletter at http://www.amazingbodynow.com/
Fri 8 Jan 2010
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I used to feel ashamed that my passion was getting fit and losing weight. I thought, I was being vain. That this was somehow such a selfish and small goal. That I was mean and I only care about myself. That I should be thinking about saving the world and helping others who are less fortunate than me.
Maybe that is true. I could be seen as selfish and only looking out for number one. But you know what, I realize the more I took care of myself, get my stuff together, and have a better outlook on life by creating and making healthier choices in my life –the more love is receive and flowing from within me. And this love overflows to others: to my family, friends, acquaintances, co-workers, and even strangers. I became more appreciative of things.
Let’s just say, by learning to love myself and take better care of me, my heart was able to shine brightly through without all that clutter in my mind…you know, those self defeating thoughts and doubts that beats you down.
This doesn’t always stay like this. I do get upset, sad, and even angry with the ups and downs life presents. The thing is, I have the option to feel the whole range of emotions and can change if I shall choose. I can feel the feelings that come up and allow it to flow through me. By becoming more aware of what I am feeling, I can do something about it and change. No longer do I feel like I’m a victim to my emotion and be pushed around like a pawn.
There are things I understand more about myself that allow me to bring more of me out and get to my highest optimal state. Move through unnecessary clutters and obstacles. And see the traps and steer away from them. It’s not the doom and gloom I once thought it was.
Your feelings about things can change and you are capable of changing your state. It’s sometimes hard to believe we are such a powerful person capable of sculpting our own life. But we are more amazing than we can ever sometimes believe or imagine.
Fri 11 Dec 2009
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We all know our flaws and problems. We know we’re addicted to such and such. But we just don’t know what to do about it. And perhaps like me, you’ve confronted this demon a few times already and promise yourself the umpteenth time that you’ll stay away from that strawberry cheesecake! Yes, it is easier said then done.
What happens if a friend offered it to me or I’m at a party surrounded by sweets? Can I resist? I don’t think I have the will power to do so. What if I’m out and about, what am I to do?
Here are some tips and suggestion. The key is to prepare for these situations beforehand. These simple tips can yield you much strength and power when face with food craving temptation. These are some things to help tame that crazy instant gratification monster. Because we know, when it is loose, it is beyond our control in most cases. And we loose all awareness, logic, and will power to make the right choices. If we are tempted to reach for that sweet, ain’t nothing is going to stop us unless a delicious healthy plate of salad or tasty fruit jumps in front and blocks our hands from grabbing that tempting unhealthy dessert.
5 Tips to Handle Your Food Craving Temptation & Keep You on Track Your Healthy Meal Path:
If you like these tips, you might want to check out Andrea Albright’s book–Andréa’s Answer: How To Lose Weight By Feeding and Nourishing Your Spirit
She has more food craving prevention tips for you. Check out this previous video blog post: How to Stop Cravings & Lose Weight – Women’s Weight Loss Advice from Andrea Albright
Thu 29 Oct 2009
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As for me, I am going to start incorporating more raw food into my diet. And 30% raw seems doable right now. Who knows where I would be in a year or so. Maybe it’ll stay the same or I might go 50% or 70% or 90%? (I hope.) I just know the thought of giving up charcoal barbecue chicken and my vegetable stew is not an option right at this moment. I can’t trade it in just yet. But perhaps one day, what I am going to reap from a raw diet will convince me to change my way.
Changes are uncomfortable. I mean—all our life we live a certain way and to expect yourself to suddenly jump onto a new bandwagon isn’t easy. New habits take time to build and adjust into. Sometimes we fall off, sometimes we need support to put us right back on the ride. Sometimes we just got to experience the pain and agony to really convince us that feeling better, lighter, healthier, and more energetic is way better than a burger or a pizza. Instant gratification. In my case, vegetable stew and BBQ chicken. Yum!
Honestly, I don’t know. Where this adventure will take me but I am hoping for the best! There’s enough social proof to say there’s something miraculous about this raw diet, and I just can’t let my doubts stop me. I have to go on the ride and test it for myself.
Ready for the trip?
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Eat for Nutrition or Entertainment? (Part 1 of 3)
Eat for Nutrition or Entertainment? (Part 2 of 3)
Wed 28 Oct 2009
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Extraordinary results gain simply by changing our lifestyle to a healthier alternative that takes care and appreciates our given vessel on this earth –our body. The more we take care of our body and nourish it, the better we feel, the more energy we have, the better our life!
We probably take better care of our car than we do of our physical body. For instance, we always check if we are putting lead or unleaded fuel into our vehicle. But do we stop to think –am I putting junk or fuel efficient nourishment for my own engine! See, we all do that at one time or another. It’s easy to be tempted and seduced by the scent of freshly fried or cooked food and them fresh off the grill steaks.
It’s very addictive. I get it. In fact, I am still eating it. I’m not saying go 100% RAW now. Just simply start incorporating more raw food into your diet and check how you feel. Then begin to slowly eliminate the food that has little nutritional value or that actually does more harm than good for our body like sugar, alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, soda, junk food, fast food, processed food, packaged food, and eventually diary, meat, and cooked food. Go at your own pace, and continue educating yourself about your body and nutrition. The more we know, the better we can take care of our body, mind, and spirit.
Test drive it yourself. Maybe this raw thing will work for you? If not, then fine. Not all paths are right for every individual. Find your own road and see what feels right to you.
You can get started by watching Raw for Life – The Ultimate Encyclopedia of the Raw Food Lifestyle. Discover new tasty healthy recipes. And start educating yourself today!
Eat for Nutrition or Entertainment? (Part 3 of 3)
Eat for Nutrition or Entertainment? (Part 1 of 3)
Tue 27 Oct 2009
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Is going 100% raw the answer to all our problem? The documentary I watched, Raw for Life – The Ultimate Encyclopedia of the Raw Food Lifestyle certainly had enough raw enthusiasts routing for it. Yes, you might be thinking this is totally bias. They are mostly raw lovers and advocates. That’s true. But what about those who weren’t and then went raw and gain tons of health benefits.
For example, in Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days 6 diabetics volunteer to go on an organic raw retreat camp at Tree of Life centre in Arizona. They ate nothing but raw organic greens and fruits for 30 days straight in order to reverse disease without pharmaceutical medication. And what about Angela Stokes’ story; how she overcome her uncontrollable overeating and went from 279 pounds to 138 pounds and gain improvements in her health.
Then there’s Morgan Spurlock. You might remember him from the documentary film Super Size Me
Don’t these results speak for itself?
I know each individual is different and their body adapts differently, but essentially all human bodies are made to have a healing mechanism, right? Just like some of the experts explained in the documentary, that our body wants to heal itself –and if given the chance and the nutrition our body craves, then it pushes the toxic junk out of our system and replace it with more vital resources that repair and rejuvenate our cells. That’s why out of the six volunteers, those that weren’t seduced by their negative thoughts, discomforts, and temptations made it to the finish line with a new healthier body. They decreased their medication dosages or were no longer on insulin –some even became free from diabetes and fatigue!
Eat for Nutrition or Entertainment? (Part 2 of 3)
Fri 23 Oct 2009
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The best thing I learned from Mike Geary was how you can maximize your cardio exercise.
You simply do your jog in spurt! It means instead of doing 30 to 45 minutes of straight jogging, you could do a 15 minute jog instead. You do what the professional sprint runners do. You can get similar workout they get.
You simply start out jogging for 2 minute then switch to a 2 minute fast pace, hard running. Then you go down to 2 minute of regular jogging. Then you switch back up to a sprint for 2 minute. Then you walk or/and jog for 2 minute and go right back up doing a quick sprint for 2 more minute and finish the run with a 3 minute jog then walk.
It’s interval training. This will really work you out instead of lollygagging around and not really getting the most out of your jog. Now who doesn’t want to do a 15 minute run and reap the same benefit!
I love how Mike Geary compare this running technique between a sprint runner and a marathon runner. How the sprint runner’s muscle is well defined and how the marathon runner looks scrawny and starved. Apart from this, he has many more exercise and more exclusive information about how to really exercise and get the most out of it than just wasting time at the gym thinking you are doing the workout but never seeing the results. Or worse you end up unmotivated or even quit before any body result is apparent!
Visit Mike Geary at www.TruthAboutAbs.com for more COOL tips!
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