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All Natural methods to lose weight.reid114http://www.blogger.com/profile/10475809564354940981noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487302625144465102.post-87772695225378409762012-07-24T08:43:00.000-07:002012-07-25T02:27:04.407-07:00The Hidden dangers of Salt<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I was just heard on the news today a story about the dangers of too much of salt in your daily diet</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I think we have all heard this before, but I did not realize just how big this problem is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Basically what they were saying was that on average people in the uk and the usa consume</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">8.6g of salt a day, 43% higher than the recommended 6g we should be eating.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">They also went on to say 14% of stomach cancers (that’s 1 in 7) could be avoided if salt intake was reduced to the daily recommended guideline.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">On this blog I have been harking on and on about the values of a whole food diet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Much of the salt we consume today is hidden in processed foods and microwave meals and it just makes sense to stay away from these and eat more fruits vegetables and wholegrain foods instead.</span></div>
High salt intake is also linked to high blood pressure the main cause of strokes <span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">and a significant cause of heart disease, as well as osteoporosis and kidney disease.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Its time for us to go back to a more wholesome way of eating and to go back to basics.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">You do not have to give up most of the foods you enjoy but just try to make sure at least 80% of your diet is made up of fresh whole foods and try to make meals from scratch just like mum used to.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you find your pushed for time simply make double the amount and freeze half so that you have a healthy meal handy to re-heat whenever you want.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Stay healthy stay away from processed foods.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you can take full grasp of these ideas, take my word that this will be the most powerful secret you've ever discovered for attaining the exact body that you desire.<br /><br />Keep in mind that this "ultimate secret" has nothing to do with our normal discussions of reps and sets. It has nothing to do with calories or fat or protein. It has nothing to do with cardio training or abs exercises. But once you discover the "Secret", you will be on your way to the body of your dreams, or any other goals that you have in your life, for that matter.<br /><br />Elite athletes have practiced the "Secret". Champion bodybuilders have practiced the "Secret". Virtually all of the most influential, powerful, wealthiest, and happiest people throughout history have either knowingly or not, practiced the "Secret". Some didn't even realize that they knew the "Secret", but applying its power is the sole reason for their success. In today's discussion, I'm simply putting a little twist on this "Secret" and applying it to your fitness goals. But in reality, it works for any of your goals and desires in life.<br /><br />Before I reveal the "Secret", I want to ask you a few questions today and I want you to answer the questions that are appropriate to your goals. I want you to be honest with yourself. If you discover that you have not accomplished your goals related to these questions, pay close attention, because I'm going to reveal to you how you can change this immediately and be on the path to achieving whatever it is that you want in life.<br /><br />Do you currently have the body that you want?<br />Do you feel full of energy every single day?<br />Do you feel strong, confident, and proud of your body?<br />Do you feel that you have no physical limitation to be able to do whatever you want to do in life?<br />Do you want to be thinner?<br />Do you want more muscle?<br />Do you want sexy flat abs or a tighter butt?<br /><br />The answers to these questions will be vastly different for everyone. Not everyone wants the same things. Not everyone has the same goals.<br /><br />But the most important thing to realize, is that ANY of your goals can be achieved, no matter who you are, if you understand and APPLY the "Secret". Alright, enough of the build-up. What exactly is the "Secret"? Drum roll please...<br /><br />The "Secret" lies within your mind and revolves around the powerful "Law of Attraction". What you focus on becomes your reality. A wise man once put this another way, "What you resist, persists. Whatever you are feeling and thinking is a perfect reflection of what you will become".<br />In other words, if all you ever focus on is how frustrated you are that you can never lose weight or get rid of that belly fat, then you are doomed to a flabby body forever, because you are actually creating that reality.<br /><br />On the other hand, if you focus on your successes with every ounce of your being, every single day, and continually feel in your mind what your dream body is going to be like, you will create that reality. The key point is that your thoughts and feelings must revolve around already having the body that you want. You must actually imagine daily that you are already living in your new body.<br /><br />If you're closed-minded, at this point in reading this article, you will probably say something like, "what is all of this gobbly-gook crap this idiot is talking about". And then you will click away to another site, go back to your daily life, and continue to be frustrated by failing to achieve the body you want for the rest of your life.<br /><br />On the other hand, if you're open minded, and truly want to succeed, you will continue to read, absorb, and start to apply the "Secret", and watch your body slowly become exactly what you want it to become.<br /><br />I've only recently discovered the "Secret" and how to apply this towards my other goals in life aside from fitness.<br /><br />However, I also realized that the reason I've been successful with my fitness goals is that I've been unknowingly applying the "Secret" towards my fitness goals for many, many years now. I have always visualized exactly how I wanted my body to look, how energized I wanted to feel day in and day out, how strong and confident I wanted to feel. These visualizations led me on a constant mission to take massive daily ACTION towards exactly what I wanted.<br /><br />So how do you get the exact body you want? Well, the first thing I want you to realize is that how you feel today and the body that you see in the mirror today is not the real you today... It is actually a combined result of how you have lived your life in the past... the habits, thoughts, and actions that you have taken throughout every single day that has preceded today.<br /><br />If your past has not given you the body you want today, the energy you want, the powerful feeling of health that you want, then you need to change your mindset and start taking immediate and massive action towards exactly what you want.<br /><br />You need to visualize yourself living in that desired lean, strong body... feel the energy, vitality, and strength running through every inch of you. Imagine the confidence you feel. If you want it bad enough, you WILL achieve it, but it takes a BURNING DESIRE to succeed. You need to keep running through this imagining process, and actually capture this "feeling" every single day, until the day comes that you realize that you have achieved your goals. If you practice this enough, you will attract into your life exactly what you want. Again, if all you focus on is your failures, and continue to think negatively, you will only attract more failures and negativity into your life.<br /><br />Amazing things and amazing people have been coming into my life ever since I discovered the "Secret". If you have an open mind and focus your entire being on what you want, it WILL come into your life. It starts with the mindset, and your journey towards your goals continues from there with massive action taken on a daily basis toward your goals. Once you get this process right, you CAN'T fail.<br /><br />I will leave you with one more powerful quote that has totally transformed the way I think about what I can achieve in life:<br /><br />"Whether you THINK that you can or can't do something, either way, you are right".<br />Read that one again, and believe it! It is a powerful shift in mindset that will change your life.<br />I want you to do me a favor and read this entire article over again and really start thinking about how you can apply it towards your goals. They don't even have to be fitness goals. It can really be anything that you want to achieve.<br /><br />Once you've got your mind in the right place, you are now ready to take massive action towards your goals starting now! Getting back to your fitness goals... If your goals revolve at all around losing body fat, tightening up your entire body, and creating an energy filled lifestyle, then a great place to get all of the information you need to achieve this and start taking action is in my <a href="http://www.getabsatlast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #5588aa; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Truth about Six Pack Abs</span></a> book.<br /><br />By the way, this book does not simply revolve around abs exercises. To be honest, the abs exercises are the LEAST important part of the book. The most important parts of the book are carrying out the nutritional program and compiling all of the training information into a full body training program to stimulate your metabolism and create the right hormonal environment in your body that removes body fat consistently.<br /><br />Combining a fool-proof training and nutrition program such as this with the proper mindset and application of the "Secret", will give you a very powerful solution to the lean-body that you desire.<br /><br />The solution is here - <a href="http://www.getabsatlast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #5588aa; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">The Truth about Six Pack Abs</span></a><br /><br />All that stands now between you and your goals is getting your mindset right, and taking action!<br />I hope this article has given you some things to think about. I urge you to have an open mind and allow yourself to attract what you want into your life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thanks</span></div>reid114http://www.blogger.com/profile/10475809564354940981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487302625144465102.post-66473056217516649232012-07-06T12:32:00.001-07:002012-07-13T12:30:27.844-07:00Get Ripped Abs without the back pain.<h2>
Get Ripped Abs But Avoid The Back Pain.</h2>
I Had a friend who had not yet discovered <a href="http://greatnnatural.com/?goto=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getabsatlast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the smart way to gain abs.</a><br />
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Anyway one of his favorite exercises at the time was the hanging leg raises.<br />
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He followed this program for 5-6 months and told me within this time his abs were in the best shape ever.<br />
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There was only one problem, he started to develop lower back pain.<br />
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So he gave up the leg raises and started to do planks and other stabilization exercises for a few months, and his abs where ok but not as good.<br />
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The reason many people who do endless sit ups and leg raises can develop back pain over time, is that these type of repetitive routines can cause a unnatural curve to the lower spine.<br />
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It can also give you that “pulled forward” posture which is common for many people who train a lot.<br />
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Well there is a great way to get rid of this problem for good and still train your abs as hard as you want.<br />
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<strong>Do hip bridges or back bridges after each and every abs workout and watch the problem disappear!</strong><br />
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Doing too many ab exercises can curl the spine forward and over time weaken the spinal column.<br />
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Bridging brings back the natural curve (arch) in your spine and makes it stronger.<br />
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For best results I recommend that you end each and every ab workout with some form of bridging exercise.<br />
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The more you practice these the easier they become, and after you will actually feel a little bit taller.<br />
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Do this and you will find lower back pain becomes a thing of the past.<br />
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Y8TCK2RRPFBXreid114http://www.blogger.com/profile/10475809564354940981noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487302625144465102.post-52256471257913697422012-07-05T03:14:00.003-07:002012-07-13T12:30:51.300-07:00Exercises that Are NOT Your "Normal" Ab Exercises<div style="clear: both;">
<strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: maroon;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The 3 Best Abdominal Exercises that Are NOT Your "Normal" Ab Exercises</span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></strong></div>
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>A <span style="text-decoration: underline;">unique ab workout</span> that doesn't contain your typical boring stomach exercises - no crunches or situps here!</strong> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">I have reproduced with permission from mike, this great article which includes some great exercises I have used over the years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Two of these,The Renegade Row and the Mountain climbers, I had not even heard of before and the truth about abs program has so many more of these great tips and tricks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Enjoy.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>by Mike Geary - Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer<br />Author of best-seller: <a href="http://www.getabsatlast.com/" target="_blank">The Truth about Six Pack Abs</a></em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Instead of the typical ab routines that we see so often with crunches, situps, leg lifts, etc... I like to give my readers better options for metabolism-boosting high intensity workouts that work their entire body while also working their abs... thus building rock hard abs & core, but also creating a much better fat-burning workout than a typical ab workout.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I'm going to show you an example today of one of my favorite "ab workouts" that doesn't include any direct "ab exercises" at all. This is actually a full body workout that works your abs pretty hard indirectly, and stimulates a good metabolism boost! It's in a tri-set format (similar to a super-set but alternating between 3 exercises instead of 2).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: #ffff99;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>1a.</strong> Renegade Dumbbell Rows<br /><strong>1b.</strong> Front Squats with Barbell<br /><strong>1c.</strong> Mountain Climbers on Floor</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">A good rep scheme to use with this could be 3-4 sets of 8 reps for each exercise, or more sets for less reps, such as 5 sets of 5 reps of each exercise. Mountain climbers can be done for a time interval (such as 30 seconds) instead of "reps".</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><em><span style="background-color: #ffff99;"><span style="font-size: small;">Exercise Pics & Descriptions:</span></span></em></span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Renegade dumbbell rows</strong> are done starting in a pushup position with the hands on 2 dumbbells. You then row one dumbbell up while stabilizing your body with the other arm. Bring the dumbbell back to the ground and alternate the rowing arm while stabilizing with the opposite arm. This stabilizing effect during the rows creates incredible work for your entire midsection core area. Trust me... you'll feel it in the abs!<br /><br /> <img alt="renegade rows start position for solid core" height="220" jquery1341482648281="2" src="http://www.truthaboutabs.com/images/cms/Image/renegade-row1_small.jpg" width="293" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><img alt="renegade rows - great ab & core exercise" jquery1341482648281="3" src="http://www.truthaboutabs.com/images/cms/Image/renegade-row2_small.jpg" /><br />Renegade Rows shown above</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Front squats</strong> are done similar to back squats, however with the barbell in front of your body on the front of your shoulders instead of resting on the upper back as in back squats. You stabilize the barbell on your shoulders by crossing your arms and pushing your fists into the bar against your shoulders while keeping your elbows out in front of the body.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">This takes a little practice at first, so you will want to seek a professional trainer at your gym to help you with the form. Front squats require extreme stabilization strength from the abs due to the barbell weight being shifted to the front of the body instead of the back. Even though this is mostly a leg exercise, you'll feel this one in the abs big time! Any time I do front squats after not having done them for a while, I get a really deep soreness in my abs the next day.<br /><br /> <img alt="front squats start position for rock hard abs" height="220" jquery1341482648281="4" src="http://www.truthaboutabs.com/images/cms/Image/front_squat_start1_small_copy.jpg" width="293" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><img alt="front squats - surprisingly good abdominal exercise" height="220" jquery1341482648281="5" src="http://www.truthaboutabs.com/images/cms/Image/front_squat_mid1_small_copy.jpg" width="293" /><br />Front squats shown above</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Mountain climbers</strong> are done by starting in a pushup position and then shuffling your feet in and out so that your knees are moving in under your chest and then back out to starting position. It sort of resembles climbing a mountain but flat on the floor. If you want an advanced version, you can also shuffle your hands 8-10 inches forward and backward in addition to the leg movements. This really makes it a full body exercise and MUCH more difficult than standard mountain climbers.<br /><br /><img alt="mountain climbers ab exercise start" height="220" jquery1341482648281="6" src="http://www.truthaboutabs.com/images/cms/Image/mountain-climber1_small.jpg" width="293" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><img alt="mountain climbers - great ab exercise" height="220" jquery1341482648281="7" src="http://www.truthaboutabs.com/images/cms/Image/mountain-climber2_small.jpg" width="293" /><br />Mountain Climbers shown above</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">After finishing each exercise, try to move to the next exercise with very minimal rest (no more than 15-20 seconds). Rest about 1-2 minutes after completing each "tri-set" before repeating the sequence.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">This will give you one of the <strong>best ab workouts</strong> you've ever had without even doing any direct ab exercises.... and with a LOT more fat-burning metabolic effect compared to standard ab exercises... You'll see what I mean after you try it! This can be used as a stand-alone workout (as it can be very intense if you use challenging weights), or you can incorporate it as a portion of your full body workout.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Good luck in your training goals</span>reid114http://www.blogger.com/profile/10475809564354940981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487302625144465102.post-15420628806538088722012-07-01T06:02:00.001-07:002012-07-13T12:32:06.784-07:00<h1 class="entry-title">
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<h2>
<strong>The Rise Of The Moobs.</strong></h2>
<strong>The number of men having breast reduction operations in the USA and UK is rising dramatically every year.</strong><br />
<strong>But is this down to people trying to obtain the perfect celebrity body of are we simply just getting fatter as a nation?</strong><br />
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This is an era when glossy magazines and tabloids highlight every minute flaw of the female form, and the male celebrity for that matter.<br />
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The actress with bags under her eyes, the singer with an untrimmed armpit, the model with a sweat patch, all are presented blinking in the paparazzo’s flashbulb as their imperfections are chronicled.<br />
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But is this to blame for the rise in men going under the knife? to get rid of the flabby deposits on their chest or <strong>“moobs” </strong>as the media like to call them.<br />
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Well in my opinion the main cause of the dreaded moobs is diet.<br />
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No one is born with <i>Moobs</i> but the fatty deposits build up over time due to a unhealthy diet high in fat and junk food.<br />
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I also believe some junk foods contain excessive amounts of hormones which are fed to cattle to fatten them up, which can get into the food chain and further increase the rise in this condition.<br />
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So if you think you are genetically “blessed” to get man moobs, you are wrong it is all down to bad eating habits and lack of diet.<br />
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Another thing the media will not tell you is that even if you undertake a reduction operation and still continue to eat the same diet and not exercise your <u>moobs</u> will simply grow back stronger than before<br />
It is not all doom and gloom however the situation can be reversed for good with a two pronged attack on the fat.<br />
<br />
With a combination of a high intensity fat burning strength <a href="http://greatnnatural.com/?goto=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getabsatlast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">training routine</span> </a>along with a proper diet you can turn the moobs in muscle in a short while.<br />
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So first thing is to cut out the junk food, and excess beer drinking.<br />
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Increase the fresh whole foods and drink plenty of water.<br />
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The change of diet may be hard but you have to really want this to make it work, we have to decrease you overall body fat percentage and increase the muscle mass.<br />
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Muscle’s burn much more calories than fat so as you increase muscle you will lose fat faster and faster.<br />
One of the best ways to kick start you diet is to reduce your carbohydrate intake at first.<br />
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Though they can be added back into your diet at a later date, this will trick your body into using excess stored fat for fuel when it has no carbohydrates to feed from. <br />
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Moob diets should also include a good amount of protein especially when one begins to exercise. It is hard to build muscle without an adequate intake of protein.<br />
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<a href="http://greatnnatural.com/?p=256" rel="nofollow">Check out this great fat burning breakfast.</a><br />
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Replacing a lot of your carb intake with good quality protein will dramatically boost your exercise progress.<br />
Incorporate Lean steak, chicken breasts and healthy sea foods into your diet and watch the size of your moobs decrease and your muscles increase<br />
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Another source of protein you can include in a moob diet is supplemental protein like whey protein. Whey protein shakes can be made and consumed to support those more intense workouts that you will be doing as you get stronger in your quest to eliminate the man boob.<br />
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Whey protein shakes are very easy to make they also taste quite nice now, just scoop some into the blender with ice and milk or water, and voila! you have a great fat burning shake.<br />
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These shakes should not be replacing every meal but they can replace a lunch or to get your energy back up after some intense working out at the gym and should be taken within half an hour after your workout.<br />
The protein gets to work repairing you tied muscles and build fresh new muscle material, and where there is muscle there is no room for fat.<br />
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Include a varied amount of chest exercises into your routine such as bench press, incline flys, cable crossovers and all the different varitions (too many to list here)<br />
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And watch those moobs turn into a lean looking manly chest.</h3>
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Good luck in achieving your fitness goals.<br />
<a href="http://www.getabsatlast.com/">http://www.getabsatlast.com/</a></div>reid114http://www.blogger.com/profile/10475809564354940981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487302625144465102.post-351544050686507432012-06-30T07:28:00.006-07:002012-07-17T08:08:31.838-07:00How to get rid of bingo wings/Bat wings for good.<h2>
How to get rid of bingo wings/Bat wings for good.</h2>
The triceps muscle is often overlooked and many people complain that they do not know any good exercises to firm them up.<br />
This muscle located beneath the bicep is responsible for extending your arms and your biceps are used for contracting them.<br />
The two need to work in synch so you cannot train one and neglect the other.<br />
As the triceps is located beneath the arm and does not get as much day to day use as the bicep, it is more prone to the affects of gravity and ageing and can become flabby, hence the terms “bingo wings” or “bat wings.<br />
The good news is this muscle in most cases responds fairly quickly to resistance exercises, so you can have your arms back in tip top condition within a few month of consistent training.<br />
I shall out line today three of the very best triceps exercises which can be done at home or in a gym with a pair of dumbbells failing this any heavy object which can be handled safely can be used.<br />
<strong><span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline;">1. DIPS</span></strong><br />
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Dips the bread and butter exercise for the triceps.<br />
This is a compound move, involving both the elbow and the shoulder joint and it doesn't require any equipment, making it a great travel exercise.<br />
This version shows modified dip with a chair but you can also use a bench at the gym.<br />
<ol>
<li>Sit on a bench or chair.</li>
<li>Begin with the hands next to the hips.</li>
<li>Lift up onto the hands and bring the hips forward.</li>
<li>Bend the elbows (no lower than 90 degrees) and lower the hips down, keeping them very close to the chair. Keep the shoulders down.</li>
<li>Push back up without locking the elbows and repeat for 10-16 reps.</li>
</ol>
<strong>Tips</strong><br />
<ul>
<li>Keep the shoulders down and away from the ears to protect them from injury.</li>
<li>Keep the hips close to the bench or chair to keep the focus on the triceps and not the shoulders.</li>
<li>To make it easier, move the feet closer in. To make it harder, walk the feet out or elevate them on another chair or bench.</li>
<li>Please note if you have any shoulder injuries it better not to preform these.</li>
</ul>
<strong>2.KICKBACKS</strong><br />
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The kickback is a common trieps exercise which involves extending the arm while the torso is in a bent position. For this exercise, you can do one arm at a time and use heavier weights or you can extend both arms at the same time, which will involve more lower back stabilization.<br />
<ol>
<li>Hold a medium weight in both hands and bend over until your torso is at a 45-degree angle or parallel to the floor (more advanced). Bend the knees if needed and keep the abs engaged to protect the lower back.</li>
<li>Begin the movement by bending the arms and pulling the elbows up to torso level.</li>
<li>Holding that position, straighten the arms out behind you, squeezing the triceps muscles.</li>
<li>Bend the arms back to starting position and repeat for 10-16 reps.</li>
</ol>
<strong>Tips</strong><br />
<ul>
<li>Do this exercise one arm at a time if you're using heavier weights or need more support for the lower back.</li>
<li>Keep the abs engaged and the back flat throughout the movement.</li>
<li>At the end of the movement, your arms should extend along the body, palms facing each other.</li>
<li>Try not to swing the arms to get the weight up.</li>
</ul>
<strong>3. STANDING TRICEP EXTENSIONS</strong><br />
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Triceps extensions are another great way to work the back of the arms.<br />
Start with a light weight and remember to control the downward movement do not net the weight drop.<br />
Stand erect and tall and extend the arms straight up above the head, palms face in. Use light-medium weights.<br />
<ol>
<li>Bend the elbows and lower the hands until they're next to the ears, elbows at about 90-degree angles.</li>
<li>Squeeze the triceps to straighten the arms without locking the joints.</li>
<li>Keep the elbows steady throughout the movement, only moving the forearms.</li>
<li>Repeat for 1-3 sets of 10-16 reps.</li>
</ol>
<h3>
Include these great exercises into you workouts once, or for best results twice a week and say goodbye to those bingo wings for good.</h3>
For even more great tips check out:<br />
<a data-mce-href="http://www.getabsatlast.com" href="http://www.getabsatlast.com/">http://www.getabsatlast.com/</a>reid114http://www.blogger.com/profile/10475809564354940981noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487302625144465102.post-86951206337694814592012-06-27T06:25:00.000-07:002012-07-13T12:33:19.793-07:00Burn fat with the Deadlift<div class="entry">
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">One of the best full body exercises for burning fat is the <strong><span style="font-size: small;">deadlift</span></strong>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When performed correctly it works you legs, back, buttocks, arms in fact most of the major muscle groups are involved.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><object style="height: 390px; width: 640px;"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8u899wRnwqs?version=3&feature=player_detailpage">
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Proper technique is the key to deadlifting and preventing backpain. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Always start with the bar on the floor. Pulling from the safety pins is a Rack Pull. Deadlifting top down is a Romanian Deadlift. With conventional <strong>Deadlifs</strong> the bar must always start on the floor. Here's how to Deadlift in 5 easy steps:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">If like many people shifting those last few pounds of body fat and burning calories is one of your goals, these great top 10 fat loss tips will ensure you get the very most out of every <strong>fat burning</strong> exercise routine.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Being intense is better with your fat burning exercise</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Don't be fooled by the so-called fat-burning zone. This is the misguided notion that working at a lower intensity is better for fat burning than working at a higher effort level (say, for example, walking instead of running.) Two hours of slow paced jogging is not necessarily better that a high impact intense 45 minute weight workout.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">The harder you exercise the more calories you will burn</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> and this is really the key element when it comes to burning fat faster.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Choose exercises carefully</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Work out a routine that you will enjoy doing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">In my opinion weight training for both men and women offer’s the greatest most intense workouts in the shortest period of time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">With weights you also see the rewards quicker than with other types of workouts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">It is important to choose a routine which you will enjoy and therefore you will work harder towards your goals.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Exercise larger muscles first for greater calorie burn</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Serious fat-burning activity uses the <b>large muscle groups of the body</b> – the thighs and bottom, chest and back.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Training the legs for example will burn much more calories than training the arms for the same period of time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">And all over body machines such as the rowing machine,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Burn fat much faster than say one of those one arm pulling machines.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">The greater the muscle mass employed in the routine the more calories you will burn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">To fire up the calorie furnace, fat-burning activity has to be <b>sustainable for a reasonable period.</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">So it is better to make your workouts intense, with very little rest time between sets for about 25-60 minutes 3-5 times per week for best results</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Interval training to maximise calorie burn</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Interval training, in which you mix hard efforts with bouts of recovery, is one of the best ways of maximising calorie expenditure, improving aerobic fitness and <b>making use of limited time.</b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">So a two minute intense exercise maybe followed by one minute rest to start with, cutting this down to 30 seconds as you gain experience.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Carrying the load is better</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Activities that are weight bearing, such as walking and running, use more calories than those in which your weight is supported (such as swimming or cycling), simply because you have to shift your own body weight against gravity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Adding a weight training routine to your exercise session will burn pounds even greater than walking and running put together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Exercising on an empty stomach may seem like a good idea at first.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">And whilst it is true your body may dip into fat reserves if you eat nothing in the morning your lack of fuel may prevent you from working out for as long or intensely as you usually would.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">One of the best things about high intensity exercise is that the fat-burning benefits continue long after you’ve got out the shower. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">This 'after burn' (increased calorie expenditure) is far greater following exercise at <b>75% of maximum heart rate</b>, or higher – another reason to forget those low-intensity workouts!</span></div>
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Increase exercise intensity</h3>
If you want to keep seeing results in your fat-burning programme, you must keep increasing the intensity. <br />
This isn’t the same as increasing your effort, because as you get fitter, your body will be able to cope with increasing demands. <br />
So you will have to either increase your poundage used in weight training or reduce your rest periods.<br />
Another way to keep your results moving is to continually introduce new fresh exercises into your routine.<br />
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Keep moving to burn that fat</h3>
Maximise your daily fat burning by moving! Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have found that leaner people tend to stand and move more than overweight people in normal daily life.<br />
Their ‘non-exercise activity thermogenesis’ (NEAT) was as much as <strong>350 calories higher each day</strong>. So don't just sit there, wiggle your toes, shake a leg, get up regularly and move your body!<br />
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Check out the No 1 Abs and fat burning programme on the web at:<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: maroon;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Video shows how sugar not only causes heart disease and diabetes, but also feeds tumors and is as addictive as Cocaine to your brain</span></span></span></span></strong><br />
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I think everybody needs to watch this video from a recent <em>60 Minutes</em> episode to see just how harmful to your health sugar really is.<br />
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I don't think most people understand the seriousness of this. People seem to blindly eat and drink loads of sugar each day (Americans consume a whopping 1/3 lb of sugar per DAY on average) without thinking about how this internally affects your body and your biochemistry.<br />
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Please share this page with all of your family and friends to help protect their health.<br />
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<img alt="" height="93" jquery1340458839661="2" src="http://www.truthaboutabs.com/images/sugar.jpg" style="float: left;" width="140" />As you can see in the video, it should be no surprise to anybody that studies clearly relate excess sugar consumption to obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.<br />
You might argue that some natural sugars have always been in the human diet, so why is this an issue.<br />
Well, yes humans have always eaten <strong>small amounts</strong> of natural sugars from fruit as part of the ancestral diet, but we've never historically been exposed to the massive amounts of added sugars that we see in today's world of sweetened drinks, candies, cakes, cookies, as well as added sugars in everything from condiments to dressings to tomato sauces.<br />
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As you can see in the video, the average American eats a sickening 130 lbs of sugar per person per year, or 1/3 lb per day! That's just nasty if you ask me, and shows how little most people respect their body, or even think about what they're putting in their body on a daily basis.<br />
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The video also mentions that in one controlled study, they replaced 25% of the daily calories of the subjects with sugary drinks, and took continual blood tests. The tests showed that by replacing 25% of their daily calories with sugary drinks, the subjects increased their dangerous small dense LDL particles in their blood which causes arterial plaque and heart disease. Yes, in fact, sugar and carbs in general contribute more to heart disease than fats do.<br />
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We also need to realize that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a relatively new invention in the human diet and is something that your body does not know how to properly handle. HFCS didn't really become part of the human food supply until the 1970's and now it's found it fairly large quantities in almost every processed food on the grocery shelves. As the video points out, HFCS consumption is clearly linked to increased heart disease and stroke risk.<br />
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One statement I don't agree with in the video above is that sugar and HFCS are "the same". While I agree that they are both terrible for your health and both toxic, there are certainly big differences in how the body processes HFCS vs table sugar or other forms of sugar.<br />
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Also take note that the video mentions how sugar feeds tumors and can make cancer worse.<br />
In addition, sugar activates reward centers in your brain, similar to drugs like cocaine, thereby making sugar addictive. The part of the video where they do brain scans on him while he sips a sugary soda is interesting indeed.<br />
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One other thing to mention about this video... I don't fully agree with how they lump honey and real maple syrup in with table sugar or HFCS. Although honey and real maple syrup are mostly sugar, and should be minimized overall, both of them at least have additional micronutrients and antioxidants that sugar or HFCS simply don't have.<br />
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In addition, another aspect that the video fails to mention is that it's not just added sugar that causes all of these negative effects in your body, but also fast-digesting carb sources like breads, pastas, bagels, muffins, rice, and other grain-based foods that spike your blood sugar just as quickly as regular table sugar. For example, each piece of bread you eat is basically equivalent to eating about 20 grams of sugar since the response to your blood sugar and triglyceride levels is essentially the same.<br />
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The bottom line is that food manufacturers want you to be <strong>addicted to sugar</strong> and continue to buy all of their junk foods and sugary drinks which destroy your health. But it's time to take control of your health for yourself and not support these giant businesses who only care about their corporate profit and not about how they are destroying your health. <span style="background-color: #ffff99;">Please share this video and article with your friends and family with easy sharing options below</span>:<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">I have been traveling a lot away on business this year, and I have noticed that it is very eas to fall into the junk food trap when you are away from home.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Lets face it there are not many healthy options on the high street, so you find yourself just grabbing a quick burger.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">In fact, eating out at restaurants frequently is one of the biggest reasons why so many people fatten up while traveling.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">But there are a few tricks available to make eating out much more in keeping to your home diet.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">These will help keep the calories down and stay in control.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">The 3 most important things to avoid that are EVERYWHERE not just at restaurants are:</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">This eliminates the major food sources that do the worst damage in our food supply - the <b><span style="color: #015398;">evil trans fats</span></b>, the inflammatory <b><span style="color: #015398;">refined vegetable oils</span></b>, refined starches, and processed sugars.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">This means trying to cut out the table bread they usually leave for you to snack on, skipping the french fries (that come with every single sandwich on every menu known to man), and reducing all of the large portions of rice and pasta that are often loaded on the plates as well.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Instead, try to order just meat, side vegetables, and a salad, asking for the vegetables or salad as a substitute for the typical fries, rice, or pasta that the meal probably comes with.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Almost every restaurant I've ever been to will always allow me to substitute veggies or a side salad for the fries or chips that almost always come with sandwiches or burgers.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Side note</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">: It always amazes me how many people scrutinize me because I substitute veggies for fries by telling me that I'm "not living" because I won't eat fries...</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Yet they are always the first to complain that they are overweight and have "tried everything", yet can't lose weight. I'm not sure why so many people think eating french fries equals "living it up"... I'm all for moderation with many things, but if there's 2 things that should be almost totally removed from everyone's diet because these foods are simply that evil... it's fries and sodas!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Take a look at the typical difference this simple substitution makes between choosing smart and doing what most people do...</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Most people will eat a meal out such as this:</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">A MUCH smarter alternative for a leaner, healthier body is very simply this:</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">These 2 simple substitutions save at least 400 - 900 calories EACH time you dine out (depending on drink refills and fries portion sizes)... AND you're cutting out the most harmful foods to your body as well by avoiding the trannies and high fructose corn syrup.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Also, it may be rare to find this in most restaurants, but if you can find some that offer much <b><span style="color: #015398;">healthier grass-fed beef</span></b> burgers, it's a much smarter decision compared to grain fattened beef.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Side note</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">: a little-known way to eat full portions of rice, pasta, and breads and actually get away with it without packing on the bodyfat is to make sure to schedule a high intensity full body resistance training workout before your scheduled meal time.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Sometimes it may be hard to fit the workout into your schedule right before the meal event, but if you can, the meal can be your "<b><span style="color: #015398;">post-workout meal</span></b>", in which case, your body can handle a higher amount of carbs than normal to help replenish the muscle glycogen depletion you had during the intense workout.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">A <b><span style="color: #015398;">cardio workout</span></b> WON'T cut it for this... it must be high intensity resistance training to deplete enough muscle glycogen to handle restaurant portions of <b><span style="color: #015398;">carbohydrates</span></b>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">I hope these dining tips help you choose smarter and healthier next time you eat out. Feel free to share this article with your friends.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">A uniquely different style of cardio combined with weight-training workout.</span></b><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Burn belly</span> fat fast with this crazy routine</span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Then maybe it is time to shock your body and include these cool tips into your training routine.</span></div>
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<b><span style="background: #ffff99; color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Idea #1 - The weights / cardio high intensity 60 seconds combo workout...</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">This is a great unique way to structure your workouts and is great for breaking through a plateau and getting exciting new results.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Most people usually fit in their cardio workout at the end or beginning of their gym or home workout, or even dedicate a whole session to jogging, swimming, or whatever. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">But if you are like me and find the whole cardio routine slow dull and boring,try these new tricks to liven things up and plus get two workouts for the price of one</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Now the key to this workout is to alternate short 1-minute bursts of high intensity cardio work in between your usual weight training sets.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Now what this does is shock your body into increasing your metabolic rate by introducing something new, this in turn increases your fat burning rate dramatically</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">So for example, let's say that you're doing 4 sets of arm curls or 4 sets of bench press.... well, in between the weight training sets, you simply add in any type of cardio at a high intensity for 1 minute.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">This 1 minute burst of cardio could be a 1 min blast at high speed on the <b><span style="color: #015398;">t<a href="http://www.greatnnatural.com/" target="_blank">readmill</a></span></b>, the bicycle or rowing machine at a high setting. You could even try grabbing a jump rope and banging out a super high speed intense 1 min of jump roping between sets.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">So your routine would look something like this:</span></div>
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<span style="background: #ffff99; color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">weight training set #1<br />1 minute high intensity cardio</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"></span></div>
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<span style="background: #ffff99; color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">new exercise weight training set #1<br />1 minute high intensity cardio<br /><br />new exercise weight training set #2<br />1 minute high intensity cardio</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">etc, etc</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Now this is a very powerful technique but please note it is quite tough and not for the beginner.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">But if you have been working out for a while and have hit a wall and just cannot seem to shift those last few pounds, then try this tip and you will be pleasantly surprised just how fast this really works.</span></div>
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<b><span style="background: #ffff99; color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Idea #2: the "quirky pullup"...</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">I've tried this on many occasions to mix up my pullups to give me a harder variation as a challenge and to increase my results.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">This type of pullup is only for advanced trainees that can already do at least 8-10 normal pullups or more per set.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">What you do on this challenging style of pullup is use 2 small towels and wrap them around the bar at about shoulder width for each towel. The small "hand towel" size towels work best, as a large towel will make too large of a grip for grabbing onto for pullups. You wrap each towel around the pullup bar so that at least 6-8 inches of towel are hanging below the pullup bar.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Then grip the towels as hard as you can (from the hanging towel sections below the bar) and start doing pullups. You're basically only gripping the hanging towel and not the pullup bar itself. You won't be able to do as many pullups as normal because of the tough grip, so do a few extra sets.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">I can tell you... these are HARD pullups and challenge your grip immensely! Only try these if you are already very strong on pullups. Great variation though to mix things up.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> Ive found some more great tips also on this site <a href="http://www.greatnnatural.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.greatnnatural.com/</a></span></div>reid114http://www.blogger.com/profile/10475809564354940981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487302625144465102.post-33928072257467265762012-06-19T06:53:00.001-07:002012-07-13T12:38:39.268-07:00The 2 Vital Secrets You Need for Losing Your Belly Fat for Good<strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The 2 Vital Secrets You Need for Losing Your Belly Fat for Good</span></span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype, Palatino, Georgia, sans-serif;">I bet you're thinking that you've tried every technique in the world for losing your stubborn <strong>belly fat</strong>, but it just never seems to budge... right? I'm sure you see TONS of commercials and ads making all kinds of miracle claims for losing your belly fat overnight with their magic pill or wildly-hyped snake-oil supplement.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype, Palatino, Georgia, sans-serif;">How about all of the bogus infomercial gadgets out there claiming you can shrink your stomach in a matter of days just by strapping some worthless "ab-belt" around your waist, or sizzle away the stomach fat by using their patented "ab-roller-rocker" do-hicky.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype, Palatino, Georgia, sans-serif;">Come on now! I hope you've been insulted by all of these fraudulent marketers and the gimmicks and scams that they are pushing down your throat by trying to get you to believe that a fat-loss miracle is possible overnight.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype, Palatino, Georgia, sans-serif;">So let's get past all of the scams and gimmicks and get right down to the hard science and reality behind what techniques and strategies really do help you for losing your stubborn belly fat and keeping it off for life!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype, Palatino, Georgia, sans-serif;"><strong>1)</strong> The first important principle we'll discuss is how you structure your workouts. In order to stimulate fat-loss from your stomach, you need to stop wasting so much of your time doing all kinds of various abdominal exercises and hundreds of reps of crunches, leg lifts, and torso twists in the hopes of "spot-reducing" your belly and love handles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype, Palatino, Georgia, sans-serif;">I'm sure you know by now if you've read any reputable fitness publications over the last decade that spot-reduction DOES NOT occur. It's a myth that just won't seem to go away. The truth is, losing belly fat does NOT occur by doing exercises that target the stomach area. Unfortunately, even though most people by now do understand this (or at least they should), they still spend WAY too much of their training time trying to target the stomach with tons of abs exercises.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype, Palatino, Georgia, sans-serif;">Now don't get me wrong, a certain amount of abdominals exercises are great and they do help to strengthen your core and help you maintain a healthy back. But the fact is that direct abs exercises should only be a small portion of your workout routines. The majority of your time should be spent focusing on big multi-joint exercises that work the largest muscle groups of the body like the legs, chest, and back.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype, Palatino, Georgia, sans-serif;">Now that is one of the REAL secrets for ridding yourself of that sloppy belly fat for good. Focusing on big multi-joint exercises for the largest portions of your body greatly increases your metabolic rate both during the workout, and for 24-48 hours after the workout. In addition, this also stimulates an increase in fat-burning hormones within your body. You simply don't get this type of metabolic and hormonal response by wasting most of your time with "abs-pumping" exercises.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype, Palatino, Georgia, sans-serif;">Want to lose your belly fat the right way... Well, get your butt under a barbell and do some squats, some lunges, some deadlifts, step-ups, some back and chest work. For you ladies, don't worry...it's not going to "bulk you up".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype, Palatino, Georgia, sans-serif;">It doesn't matter per se if it's barbells, dumbbells, or even bodyweight exercises... the focus needs to be on big multi-joint exercises at a high intensity. That means no 5-minute rest periods between sets while you flap your gums with half of the people at the gym. Losing that stubborn belly for good requires some focus and intensity in your workouts! Anybody who tells you that you can do it while sitting on your couch watching TV with some "ab-belt" strapped to you, or doing only 2-minutes of crunching with your "ab-rocker-roller" is flat out lying to you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype, Palatino, Georgia, sans-serif;"><strong>2)</strong> The second important principle to rid yourself of that flabby belly revolves around your nutrition. The first thing you need to realize is that "diets" only work against your body in your effort to lose the stomach fat. You see, if you follow any of these fad diets like extremely low-carb, or low-fat, or the grapefruit diet, the soup diet, or anything else that restricts 1 or more of the macro-nutrients (protein, <a href="http://www.greatnnatural.com/" rel="nofollow">carbs</a>, and fat), most of the time you will actually lose lean muscle and lower your metabolic rate. This only makes you fatter in the long run, when you start to eat normal again!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype, Palatino, Georgia, sans-serif;">I could go into all kinds of details, but essentially you are messing up processes related to your hormonal balance in your body, the muscle glycogen process, insulin, blood sugar, etc., and this stops your fat loss dead in its tracks!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype, Palatino, Georgia, sans-serif;">It's important to stop falling for the fad diet gimmicks, and understand that as humans, we are meant to eat a balanced diet full of a diverse array of foods from healthy natural sources of carbohydrates, proteins, AND fats. This gives your body all of the macro-nutrients as well as all of the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and enzymes that your body needs to run like a well-oiled fat-burning machine!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype, Palatino, Georgia, sans-serif;">I could go on and on with dozens more strategies for losing your belly fat faster, the natural way, but I've rambled on long enough for one article. You can find all of my best fat-loss strategies to help you uncover those hidden abdominals of yours, laid out into actual programs for you to follow in my Truth about Six Pack Abs Program for</span><br />
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Some times all this watching the calories and what you eat to lose weight can get a bit boring and get you down.<br />
But do not despair today I have some good news for you.<br />
Actually taking one day off a week from your diet actually helps weight loss, yes it’s true.<br />
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I usually take my day off on a Sunday but it doesn’t matter which day of the week you chose.<br />
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It give me the chance to stuff my face with ice cream, pizza chocolate and all my old favorite’s, to be honest at the end of the day I am a little bit nauseous and I do not want to see any more treats for the rest of the week.<br />
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So how can this help you lose weight? I hear you ask<br />
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Well dramatically increasing you caloric intake just once a week increases fat loss by ensuring that you metabolic rate (thyroid function, etc) doesn’t down regulate from extended caloric restriction.<br />
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In other words when you diet for an extended period your body adjusts to the lower food intake and you can find it very difficult to lose any more weight.<br />
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Who would have thought eating pure crap one day a week could actually help you shift the pounds.<br />
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Yipeeee anyone for ice cream?<br />
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One thing I have never enjoyed or included in my routine is the hours of jogging either on road or on the treadmill, I find it so boring not to mention the damage the long term impact can have on your knee joints.<br />
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Don’t get me wrong running has helped a lot of people achieve their fitness goals but I found it is just not for me.<br />
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The truth is you really do not need to run at all to achieve a toned fit body.<br />
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There is another great way to complete a cardio workout in only 15-20 minutes and get your heart pumping plus work all your major muscle groups at the same time.<br />
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Yes I am talking about the good old tried and tested rowing machine.<br />
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Rowing machines have moved on a great deal from the old flimsy looking models people used to hide under their beds.<br />
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They are now state of the art machines which can be programmed to give you a very intense workout all in under 20 minutes.<br />
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You could easily include this before or after your weights session to really get your body to shed the pounds and build lean muscle.<br />
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Here's how a rowing machine could help your weight or other exercise fitness:<br />
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<b>.Uses upper leg muscles<br /><br />.Uses shoulders<br /><br />.Tones majority of muscle groups and helps improve power<br /><br />.Burns fat fast and therefore keeps weight down<br /><br />.Increases lung capacity<br /><br />.Impact free, so less chance of injuries<br /><br />.Allows you to monitor your fitness levels, by comparing your previous times<br /><br />.Panders to your competitive nature!<br /><br />.Enables you to do speed work or slower longer sessions<br /><br />.Rowing machines are hard work, so you feel mentally as well as physically that you’ve had a good workout.<br /><br />.Easy to increase resistance</b><br />
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With all this going for them, why wouldn’t you want to include them as part of your training schedule?<br />
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There are many foods which can aid the body in the natural<strong> fat burning</strong> process.<br />
But before we get to the list of fat burning foods, it is important to understand the reasons we accumulate fat in the first place.<br />
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<b>The process of fat accumalatation<br /><i></i></b><br />
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A body needs food for acquiring the energy to feed/sustain its cells and for performing internal and external functions. <br />
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The energy present in a food can be measured loosely in terms of “calories”. The more calories that are present in a food, the more fuel/energy that the body can get from it. The body also needs to expend energy in order to digest the foods to get energy from them – so a small percentage of old fuel is burnt off in the process of acquiring new fuel.<br />
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The harder the food is to digest the more energy is expended by the body to digest it.<br />
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Macro-nutrients and their calories – There are three macro-nutrients, or fuel units, that can be present in a food – Carbohydrate, Protein and Fat. Fact, 1g of protein yields 4 calories, 1g of carbohydrate yields 4 calories and 1g of fat yields 9 calories. So basically fats can provide more (double) calories to the body compared to the other two nutrient units.<br />
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But please refrain from coming to the conclusion that fats are bad for you, they are not. Many healthy fats are essential for the harmonious functioning of the body and foods that provide these fats need to be an integral part of your diet.<br />
The process of fat deposition in the body – When you consume foods, the body gets the fuel in the form of carbohydrates, proteins or fats. It starts generating energy from these fuels through the process of digestion and assimilation.<br />
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The body uses up a part of the fuel to fulfill its sustenance, and functional, requirements and the excess fuel is stored up eventually in the form of “Fat” in the “fat cells” of your body, some amount of fat is also stored around the kidneys and in the liver. <br />
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The reason for the “Flab” – One important point to understand is that a human body, under normal conditions, has “limited” fat cells and there is a limit to how much fat can be stored up in these cells. Once these cells reach their limit, the fats start getting stored up in muscle linings.<br />
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Fat cells are usually present in the regions of your chest, waist and hips. As more fats get deposited in these cells, the larger they grow in size and this enlargement is what shows up as flab around the chest, waist and hip regions in men and women. Once the fat cells reach the limit of their expansion, the fats start getting stored in the muscle linings of arms and thighs creating flabbiness in these limbs also.<br />
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<b>How can foods help burn fat in the body?<br /><i></i></b><br />
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Once you understand the process of fat deposition, you would question as to how a food can ever help in burning fat when it’s a source of calorie, and hence a possible source of fat creation rather than fat reduction. It’s true that all foods can be a possible sources of fat creation, but certain foods can help burn fat or reduce fat in the following ways.<br />
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• Some foods contain certain vitamins or minerals that help improve the metabolism, and improve the fat burning capacity, of the body and act as virtual fat burners. <br />
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• Some foods contain less calories while requiring more complex digestion and assimilation causing the expenditure of energy and thus acting as virtual calorie burners<br />
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• Some foods create a sense of satiation even when consumed in small amounts while also being low of calories<br />
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• Certain means of cooking reduces the calorie profile of the food and thus helps in reduce fat creation. <br />
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Eating these foods, in the right quantities, over a period of time will ensure that the fat profile starts reducing. When we talk about burning fat it also includes foods that help reduce the possibility of new fat creation, because this would indirectly help you burn fat at a faster pace through your activities (like <br />
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A list of practical foods for burning fat (and reducing fat deposition)<br />
A lot of people try to starve their nutrition in a bid to reduce fat. This approach can have spurious effects on the harmony of the body and is not a wise or healthy way to reduce fat.<br />
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The right way to reduce fats would be to eat foods that reduce the possibility of further fat deposition, or foods that assist in burning fats, while also taking up calorie-burning exercises (like aerobics, yoga and resistance/weight training) to use up the past-stored fat in your body. So here’s a compiled list of some easily available foods that can help in this process of burning fats or reducing the fat profile of your body.<br />
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<b>Citrus Fruits<br /><i></i></b><br />
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I would rank these as the best fat burning foods around. Eating a breakfast of citrus fruits, or other Vitamin C rich fruits, is one the best ways to start reducing the fat profile of your body. Citrus fruits provide the body with easy energy to hike up its metabolism while also supplying a rich amount of Vitamin C which is scientifically known to help burn fat as it’s a vital chemical used by the body in the process of fat metabolism.<br />
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Some citrus fruits you can try are Oranges, Kiwi fruit, Grape fruit, Tangerines, Kumquats, Clementine and Fresh Lime. While fruits like Strawberries, Apples, Tomatoes, Plums, Grapes, Cherries, Raspberries, are also good sources of vitamin C. Depending on your budget, and fruit availability, try to use a mix of these fruits for your breakfast to combine health with taste. You can also try out a “citrus fruit only” breakfast for a few weeks to see how effectively it helps in burning fat around your waist and hips. I’ve personally seen excellent results with this method of eating a fruit only breakfast.<br />
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Fruits in general are excellent foods for fat reduction because they are natural, they are rich in vitamins & minerals, high in water content and low on calories compared to refined foods. Fruits are known to improve body metabolism and reduce bad cholesterol. Papaya, bananas, mangoes, sapote, pomegranates and blueberries make for excellent snack foods as well as breakfast foods.<br />
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<b>Oats<br /><i></i></b><br />
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The benefit of eating cereals like Oats is that they contain a huge proportion of their calorie profile in terms of insoluble fiber. This insoluble fiber not only gives you a feeling of satiation and thus keeps you from feeling hungry for a long time but also does not contribute to any calorie addition to the body. In fact, any foods that contain a good amount of insoluble fiber would help you in the process of reducing the fat profile of the body. Raisin and Barn cereal is another good example of breakfast food that’s rich in insoluble fiber, so is cooked barley. <br />
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<b>Vegetables<br /><i></i></b><br />
Except for certain calorie rich vegetables like potatoes, sweet potatoes or yams, most other vegetables have a low calorie profile while containing essential minerals and vitamin that improve the metabolism of the body. When you eat potatoes, if possible, cook them with their skin on because their skin is a good source of insoluble fiber. Veggies like broccoli, spinach, artichoke, lima beans, peas, cabbage and carrots are excellent sources of minerals while being low on calories. Veggies don’t contain fats either and their carbohydrate count is very low (even compared to fruits).<br />
Cucumbers are excellent as a salad food, low on calories and rich in water content. <br />
The best way to cook veggies would be to boil them or stir fry them with healthy oils like olive oil, sunflower oil, Soybean oil or sesame oil.<br />
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<b>Lentils<br /><i></i></b><br />
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These foods, also known as edible pulses, are not only filling and nutritious (in terms of minerals) but are also low on calories and rich in plant proteins/amino-acids. In countries like India, it’s very traditional to have lentil soups, broth and gravies with breads (wheat rotis) and rice. You can also make several food items using the flour of ground lentils. They are excellent sources of dietary fiber and are known to lower the bad-cholesterol (and thus contribute to heart health). <br />
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<b>Poultry<br /><i></i></b><br />
If you are a non-vegetarian it would be a good option to eat more poultry than red meats. Poultry like chicken are low on fats and carbohydrates while have a good protein profile. Proteins are not only more complex to digest & assimilate (and thus require a higher expenditure of energy) but they also require more energy to be stored as fats. Go in for lean cuts and avoid eating the skin of the poultry as it contains a lot of fat. Red meats, or white meats, from lamb, beef or pork, can be consumed in moderate quantities a few times a week, instead of eating them regularly in your diet, because they have a high fat profile (but these meat are a good source of minerals and proteins that can assist in the over-all health of the body when consumed in moderation).<br />
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<b>Eggs<br /><i></i></b><br />
An average adult can consume one or two eggs a day (whole eggs with yolk) and obtain necessary protein and minerals from it while also keep a low calorie profile. Eggs are not high on calories and are also low on unhealthy fats. The possibility of a variety of food preparations using eggs make them ideal as snack foods as well as regular meal foods. It’s been found, in many studies, that eggs don’t contribute to increasing your bad cholesterol profile but can serve to improve your good cholesterol (necessary for a healthy body) when eaten in moderation.<br />
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<b>Almonds and walnuts<br /><i></i></b><br />
These are excellent snack foods and can help you feel satiated with just a fistful of these nuts. These nuts are a great source of healthy fats. It has been seen that people who don’t consume healthy fats are more likely to gain weight than people who do. This is the reason why it’s very imprudent to eliminate healthy fats from your diet in a bid to reduce weight. Remember that healthy fats are needed for a harmonious functioning of the body because most of the body’s cell structure is made from these fats.<br />
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<b>Salmon<br /><i></i></b><br />
Fish is a good source of protein and healthy fats (rich in omega-3, omega-6 fatty acids), and makes for a great lunch or dinner meal. Salmon, mackerel, trout and tuna are not only tasty but are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids while also being low on calories and saturated fat content. <br />
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<b>Water<br /><i></i></b><br />
Though water would not count as a food, because it has no calories, it would need to mentioned that water helps improve the over-all metabolism of the body and thus helps burn fat. And of course, water helps flush out toxins and thus improves the capacity of the body to stay healthy. Certain foods are rich in their water content and thus help in the process of fat reduction (also foods rich in water content make you feel satiated quickly), some examples are water melons, cantaloupes, cucumbers, snake gourd, papaya and chard.<br />
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The benefit of eating these water rich foods is that they supply minerals (electrolytes) along with water and hence do not cause “water intoxication” which can results from drinking too much water while not balancing out the minerals (especially during work outs).<br />
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<b>In conclusion<br /><i></i></b><br />
Whole foods are better than refined or processed foods when it comes to reducing the fat profile of the body. If there is a choice between a processed foods (like pastries, pizza, pasta etc) and whole foods (like milk, eggs, chicken, vegetables and fruits), make it your second nature to make a bee-line for the latter. You can use the list of fat burning foods, given above, to come up with ideas for your breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks on a daily basis to keep it enjoyable and healthy at the same time. Of course, don’t be hard on yourself – it’s totally okay to eat/drink foods that you like (that may not be totally healthy) once in a while in moderation, just don’t overdo it and make sure you workout or exercise to burn off the excess calories.<br />
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Many people have asked this old question, “what is the best single exercise to burn excess belly fat?" well wait for it the answer is...<br />
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None! Ab workouts alone do not get your heart rate or muscles working hard enough to kick start start the metabolic process of fat burning.<br />
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The problem I have found over the years of training is that people want to find the one exercise that will cure all their problems, and burn of the belly fat in no time at all.<br />
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The thing is... they looking for the solution in all the wrong places.<br />
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I myself was guilty of this for a long time until one day a wise old man at the gym told me the truth.<br />
“Listen “ he said to me “you will not get abs by doing strictly abs exercise’s”<br />
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The problem is that focusing most of your time and effort on abdominal exercises and abs workouts to try to flatten your stomach and bring out 6-pack abs is simply wasting your time from doing the correct workout programs that will actually reduce your body fat for good.<br />
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If I were to choose an answer as to what the best exercises are for losing belly fat, my answer would include full body exercises such as the following:<br />
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various forms of squats, lunges, deadlifts, clean & presses, snatches, swings, presses and pulls, mountain climbers, sprinting, etc.<br />
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These types of full body exercises would encompass a much higher percentage of the workouts I would design instead of abs exercises directly targeting the midsection. The way you combine those full body exercises into a strategic workout that maximizes your metabolism is also very important.<br />
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Don't get me wrong... I do recommend a certain amount of exercises that directly target the abs and core, but these are only a small fraction of the programs I design for my clients as your time is better spent focusing on the full body exercises that stimulate the greatest hormonal and metabolic changes within the body.<br />
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In addition, a side-effect of working out using mostly full body multi-joint combo exercises are that you indirectly work your entire midsection even though you are not specifically targeting the abs.<br />
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But the number one tool for getting ripped six pack abs is nutrition.<br />
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No amount of exercise will work if you are still eating junk which will form a layer of fat over your abs, stopping them from showing.<br />
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Remember nutrition is "king of getting a six pack".<br />
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So let's clear this up for good...<br />
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Stop wasting so much of your time focusing on situps, crunches, leg raises, and all those silly worthless "ab contraptions" in your efforts to try to develop 6-pack abs. Instead focus on high intensity full body lifts using combination multi-joint exercises all strategically combined into highly effective fat loss workouts. Couple that with a healthy diet full of natural unprocessed whole foods as close to their natural state as possible, and those elusive six-pack abdominals will yours in no time!<br />
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I may be going a bit off track with this post as I usually write about weight loss and training tips and how to lose belly fat.<br />
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But today I’m going to share with you a tip I picked up many years ago from a very old book I read in a library but for the life of me cannot remember the name.<br />
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Anyway this tip works just as well for men and women of any age and best of all does not cost anything yes it’s completely free.<br />
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Well here goes.<br />
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First every morning when you have your morning wash use hot water to wash your face.<br />
Now you maybe saying what’s so original about that, well read on.<br />
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Please make sure you wash your hands using a mild soap first, then use water which is hot enough to bear but not uncomfortable.<br />
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Please use caution I do not want anybody to go out and burn themselves, this is just ordinary water from the hot tap, not boiled or treated in any way.<br />
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Just let it run until it is as hot as you can bear without burning yourself and bath your face five or six times just using your hands.<br />
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Now what this does is open up the pores and washes away the dead skin and trapped dirt just beneath<br />
And acts like a mini sauna.<br />
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Now part two.<br />
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Run the cold tap until it is as cold as can be and then using your hands bath your face again five or six times.<br />
This closes the pores and sort of forces your skin to contract making it feel tighter and glowing.<br />
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Then just moisturize as usual.<br />
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Simple isn’t it.<br />
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But trust me do this routine every morning and you will begin to see a more youth full and fresh glow to your complexion over time.<br />
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For the brave amongst you this works for all over body as well using the hot and cold on the shower unit. <br />
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Rodney<br />
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Are cardio workouts or weight training more effective for losing fat...<br />
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by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer<br />
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In this article, I have an intriguing discussion about cardio workouts, which will hopefully get you thinking differently, and trying new things.<br />
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You may know I've been called the anti-cardio guy before, but this week I'm back posing the question to you... Do you really need cardio training to get lean and in great shape? By the way, you'll see in a minute that I'm not really "anti-cardio", just "anti traditional cardio".<br />
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Most fitness buffs, weekend warriors, or anyone trying to get in shape or lose body fat, consider it a fact that they need "cardio" exercise to accomplish these goals. They would never even question it. <br />
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However, I'm not only questioning it, I'm going to refute it! In fact, you may be surprised to know that some of the leanest and meanest people I know (men and women), NEVER do any type of normal or traditional cardio. And I've spent over 15 years working out in various gyms, and hanging out with athletes of all sorts, so I've seen it all. <br />
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I will say that there can be a place for low-moderate level cardio for really overweight or deconditioned people, but even in those cases, there can be more effective methods.<br />
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But what exactly is "cardio"? <br />
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Most people would consider cardio to be pumping away mindlessly on a treadmill, riding a stationary bike, or coasting on an elliptical machine, while watching the TV screen at their state of the art gym. This is what I call "traditional cardio". Hmmm, no wonder the majority of people get bored with their workouts and give up after a couple months without seeing results.<br />
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But if you look closer, "cardio" exercise can be considered any type of exercise or activity that strengthens the cardiovascular system. I'm not going to get into anything technical like increasing your VO2 max or anything like that. To keep it simple, if it gets your heart pumpin, and gets you huffin and puffin, it's cardio. I don't care if you're holding dumbbells or a barbell and everyone calls it a weight training exercise...it's still conditioning your heart.<br />
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Let's take a look at a couple examples. Take a barbell (or dumbbell, or kettlebell) clean & press for example, which involves lifting a barbell from the floor up to shoulders, then push pressing overhead. And listen up ladies, because even though this is usually seen as a manly exercise, it doesn't matter if you're not lifting 250 lbs; if 45 lbs is challenging to you, then you will still benefit just as much. <br />
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At first glance, most people think of the barbell C&P only as a weight training exercise or strength exercise. However, I challenge you to do a hard set of around 10-15 reps on the C&P. If you used a challenging enough weight, what you'll find is that your heart rate is probably up to about 80-90% of your recommended max, and you are huffing and puffing like you just ran a 100-meter sprint (which by the way, sprinting kicks the crap out of jogging any day if you want the easiest way to lose the flab).<br />
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Try the same thing for a set of 20 reps of one-arm snatches or swings with each arm with a kettlebell or dumbbell, and tell me your legs aren't burning, heart racing, and you're gasping for breath. How about trying 5 minutes straight of bodyweight squats, lunges, and pushups with very little rest. Again, notice your heart pounding, sweat pouring off of you, and chest heaving for breaths!<br />
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Try and tell me you're not conditioning your heart with this style of training! Conventional thinking says that these are weight training or strength training exercises. However, they are fullfilling your cardio workout needs as well (saving you time!).<br />
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Not only do you save time, but you strengthen and condition almost every muscle in your entire body with these full body exercises if you do them with enough intensity...something that can't be said for that boring stationary bike ride or treadmill jaunt while reading or watching TV. <br />
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Reading or watching TV while you workout is a joke!<br />
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Seriously, if you can read or watch TV while doing any exercise, you're not concentrating enough on what you're doing, plus you're probably not working out hard enough to see any real results.<br />
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I challenge you to give the "traditional cardio" a rest for a month or two, and start training the way I explain in my internationally-selling Truth about Six pack Abs Program, and see how you start getting leaner, more defined, and your six pack starting to show through what used to be stubborn stomach fat deposits.<br />
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And some of the best leanest female physiques I have seen in the gym (not that they caught me looking) were from the women who were not afraid to lift heavy weights.<br />
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The fact is there is some urban myth amongst women that if you so much as look at a weight you will become heavy and muscular and masculine looking.<br />
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This could not be further from the truth.<br />
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The female bodybuilders who compete in the muscle category have to train everyday and take numerous supplements and hormones to achieve that look which 99% of average women could never achieve.<br />
The fact is the benefits of including a weight program once or twice a week into your training regime are vast.<br />
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Despite the universally acknowledged health benefits of resistance training (and there are scores, from reducing blood pressure to warding off arthritis and strengthening bones, muscle, and connective tissue), of the 12.7 million women who belonged to a commercial health club last year, only about half used weight machines and only one-third lifted free weights, according to the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). Although those numbers are up slightly from four years ago,but they're still low.<br />
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That's why experts want to get the message out that weight training -- even just two times a week -- is an essential part of the total wellness package. "We need to make it clearer that for both optimal health and fitness benefits, women especially need to do a combo of aerobic and strength training on a regular basis," says Dixie Stanforth, a lecturer in kinesiology at the University of Texas. Here, surprising new research on how weight training can change your body, boost your mood, even keep you looking younger.<br />
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How Strength Training Fights Aging, Boosts Mood, and Burns Fat<br />
There are literally hundreds of studies published each year expounding on the payoffs of resistance training. Researcher William Kraemer, PhD, a professor of kinesiology at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, has authored dozens touting the benefits for women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Some of the benefits, like improving muscle tone, bone density, athletic performance, and strength (about 30 to 50 percent more after three to six months of training), are obvious.<br />
But there are a few surprises: Resistance training helps women fight the aging process by maintaining lean muscle tissue. Women who regularly lift weights have better self-esteem and get sick less often. Others have found weight training improves the way the body processes sugar, reducing the risk of diabetes.<br />
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For women who want to lose weight or prevent weight gain (and most of us fall into one camp or the other), strength training is key: In our mid-30s, we begin to lose 5 to 10 percent of muscle strength each decade. Since muscle burns an estimated three times more calories than fat, adding two to four pounds of muscle can translate into an extra 100 calories burned each day. A high-intensity strength routine has been shown to bump metabolism by 20 percent for several hours post-workout.<br />
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Couple weight training with cardio and the benefits are exponential. One study found that women who did 25 minutes of step classes plus a total-body resistance routine for 12 weeks significantly reduced their resting heart rate, body-fat percentage, and blood pressure, and increased their strength and endurance significantly more than those who only did aerobics.<br />
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Finally, there's the reality that when you have more strength, many of the daily demands of life -- from picking up a child to carrying armloads of groceries -- are simply easier. <br />
In fact in conclusion I would go so far as to say every woman who wants a tight toned body should give weight training a try.<br />
The results may surprise you and trust me you will not end up looking like a she hulk.<br />
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<a href="http://www.getabsatlast.com/">http://www.getabsatlast.com/</a><br />reid114http://www.blogger.com/profile/10475809564354940981noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487302625144465102.post-11823886841183087692012-06-03T03:44:00.000-07:002012-08-30T03:56:38.825-07:00The Top 3 Fat Burning Foods - Surprising Hidden Gems<br />
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In all of my years as a professional Nutrition Specialist, I've noticed that most people are shocked to hear some of my picks for the top fat burning foods that are best for weight loss and good health.<br />
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I won't bore you with all of the typical "healthy foods" that you hear about all of the time such as fruits and veggies... everybody knows those. Instead, I'm going to show you some shockers that most people don't realize are super healthy foods for fat loss.<br />
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1. Egg Yolks - yes, that's right... full fatty egg yolks with all of their fat and cholesterol. By the way, you've been mislead about the cholesterol in egg yolks -- it actually raises your GOOD cholesterol and helps balance proper ratios, so don't be afraid of the fat and cholesterol in these little nutrition power packed gems. And if you choose cage-free eggs from free roaming hens, the omega-3 content is higher with a more balanced fat profile.<br />
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Egg yolks are also one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet in terms of vitamins, minerals, and trace nutrients. Trying to list all of the vital nutrients in egg yolks would take up an entire page so I won't even try that here. Just realize that egg yolks should NOT be avoided in favor of egg whites. Even the protein is more bioavailable when you include the yolks!<br />
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So don't be afraid to eat those delicious and healthy eggs and start burning belly fat faster.<br />
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2. Avocados - This is yet another "fatty food" that is also one of the best fat burning foods! Not only that, but avocados make just about everything creamier and more delicious. They are also power-packed with healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants, as well as vitamins and minerals. The healthy fat in avocados also helps control appetite and fat burning hormones in your body.<br />
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Try adding avocado slices or guacamole to everything from morning eggs, salads, sandwiches, and burgers, and starting burning body fat faster! I would definitely consider avocados one of the best healthy super foods.<br />
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3. Grass-fed beef - While most beef you see at the grocery store is grain fed beef from cattle that are in poor health and has lower nutrition values and omega-6 to omega-3 fat ratios that are far out of whack, there is a better option... and that is Grass-Fed Beef!<br />
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Grass-fed beef is known to have much higher levels of healthy omega-3 fatty acids and lower omega-6 fats (which most people get too much of anyway). Grass-fed beef also contains higher levels of many vitamins and minerals, as well as containing high levels of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which is a healthy fat that is known to help muscle building and fat burning.<br />
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So don't be afraid to live it up a little and eat more beef, as long as you choose healthy grass-fed beef instead of grain fed beef. Enjoy and start burning more body fat with these so called "fatty" foods!<br />
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If you want to lose body fat faster, check out these 5 tips to Burn Stomach Fat the smart and effective way.<br />
Enjoy, and good luck with your fitness endeavors!<br />
Mike Geary<br />
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Author - <a href="http://www.getabsatlast.com/">The Truth about Six Pack Abs<br /></a>reid114http://www.blogger.com/profile/10475809564354940981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487302625144465102.post-11377299415949830272012-06-02T05:42:00.001-07:002012-07-13T12:28:23.790-07:003 Important Tips to Build Muscle Faster - Get Lean and Ripped<br />
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Let's face it... building muscle is not the easiest thing to accomplish even despite regular hard workout schedules and trying every type of workout and supplement. <br />
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I struggled for years to gain any significant muscle mass, but over the years in my personal training business and with my own experimentation have found some important things that have helped make significant muscle gains possible even for hardgainers.<br />
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So, I'm going to give 3 important tips here so you can start building lean muscle mass faster and easier.<br />
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1. Make sure that 95% of the exercises you perform regularly in the gym are big multi-joint compound exercises. It doesn't matter if your goal is fat loss or building muscle... big multi-joint exercises should comprise 95% of the exercises you do in your workouts if you want to get lean, ripped, and powerful.<br />
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It's easiest to think of it in terms of the major movement patterns such as these (focus 95% of your workouts on these):<br />
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•upper body horizontal press (bench press, pushups, dips),<br />
•upper body horizontal rows (1-arm dumbbell rows, seated cable rows, bent over barbell rows),<br />
•upper body vertical pull (lat pulldowns, pullups, chinups),<br />
•upper body vertical press (overhead dumbbell and barbell presses, barbell or kettlebell clean & presses)<br />
•lower body squatting movements (front squats, back squats, overhead squats, bodyweight squats, etc)<br />
•lower body deadlifting movements (regular deadlifts, sumo deadlifts, Romanian deadlifts)<br />
•lower body single leg movements (lunges, step-ups, jump lunges, etc)<br />
•abdominal and core exercises (these are important, but still are 2nd priority after all of the major upper body and lower body multi-joint movements... your abs and core will be worked from most major multi-joint exercises anyway)<br />
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The other 5% of your exercises can focus on single joint exercises (isolation exercises) such as bicep curls, tricep presses, calf presses, shoulder shrugs, shoulder lateral raises, pec flyes, etc, etc. However, these exercises are only accessory exercises to do after the main focus has been the multi-joint drills.<br />
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2. Train hard and intensely 3-4 days/week for 45-60 minutes per weight training workout. Keep your workouts to no longer than 60 minutes as training too much beyond this point can trigger excess catabolism. You want to stay anabolic, but you still need to train your body hard and intensely enough to trigger muscle growth.<br />
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Try a super-set style of workout program to maximize the intensity that you can train. My favorite combinations are opposing upper and lower body movement patterns that don't interfere with each other, such as squats coupled with pullups as a superset, or bench press coupled with deadlifts as a superset.<br />
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Don't underestimate the effectiveness of these types of upper/lower body supersets done with heavy weights and a high intensity. The first time in my life that I experienced significant muscle mass gains were when I started doing these types of workout combos regularly (although still mixing up my training variables).<br />
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These are mainstays of almost any effective workout program -- caloric intake can simply be adjusted whether your goal is fat burning or gaining muscle mass.<br />
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3. Eat clean with quality whole foods... REAL foods instead of highly processed over-hyped supplement powders and bars. <br />
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The quality of protein (and additional nutrition from vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants) are best assimilated by the body from real whole food such as eggs, meats, dairy (preferably raw), fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, etc. instead of from processed protein powders, chemical-laden bars, and meal replacements.<br />
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Forget about the hyped up workouts in the muscle mags that only work for pro bodybuilders or people on steroids. Forget about the over-hyped supplement "stacks" that pay the bills for almost every muscle mag... Instead, make these tips in this article part of your lifestyle, and you'll see muscle gains and a leaner, ripped body like you've never seen before!<br />
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If you want to get a lean chiseled body, check out these tips to Get Ripped Abs the right way.<br />
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Enjoy, and good luck!<br />
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Mike Geary<br />
Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Specialist<br />
Author - <a href="http://www.getabsatlast.com/">The Truth about Six Pack Abs</a><br />
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<br />reid114http://www.blogger.com/profile/10475809564354940981noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487302625144465102.post-81174880954638768522012-06-01T08:08:00.001-07:002012-07-13T12:25:35.755-07:00A Type of Trans Fat That Burns Belly Fat?<strong><span style="font-size: large;">A Type of Trans Fat That Burns Belly Fat?</span></strong><br />
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As a Certified Nutrition Specialist, I usually shock people with this fact... it's true that there is a type of healthy natural trans fat that actually helps you to<strong> burn off abdominal fat</strong>.<br />
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Sounds far fetched, but it's true.<br />
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First of all, as I'm sure you've heard a million times by now, artificial trans fats in our food supply from hydrogenated oils are one of the most unhealthy foods (if you can actually call it suitable to eat) you can put in your body. Artificial trans fats cause everything from obesity to various cancers to heart disease, and more. They are pure evil, and everyone knows by now that this is a fact.<br />
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Stay away from artificial trans fats from hydrogenated oils at all costs!<br />
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However, what most people don't know is that there is a specific type of natural trans fat (yes, it occurs naturally) that can actually stimulate fat loss and lean muscle building.<br />
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This specific type of natural trans fat actually occurs in the meat and milk from ruminant animals such as cattle, goats, sheep, venison, bison, kangaroo, etc. It is called conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), and is not only known to help prevent cancer, but is also a potent fat burner. <br />
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CLA is highest when these animals are grass-fed instead of grain-fed.<br />
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Now before you think that you can just buy the CLA supplements that you'll see most supplement stores selling...<br />
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WARNING: Do not buy CLA supplements! The only form of healthy CLA is from grass-fed ruminant animals such as grass-fed beef, bison, lamb, etc. The CLA that's found in CLA pills is an artificially created form that is a different isomer than the natural CLA isomer found in grass-fed meat or dairy. The CLA isomer in the pills is NOT a healthy form, and will not benefit you.<br />
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Only the CLA that you get naturally from grass-fed ruminant meats actually has health benefits and can help increase fat burning (particularly from stomach fat) and building lean muscle, which helps increase your metabolism.<br />
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While most trans fats (the artificial ones) will just make you unhealthy and fat, now you know that there actually is such a thing as a healthy natural trans fat that makes you burn fat instead!<br />
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If you liked this unique tip to burn belly fat with grass fed meats, I have tons more<strong> Fat Burning Tips</strong> here to give you a leaner, healthier body.<br />
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Enjoy... and good luck on your lean healthy body!<br />
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Mike Geary<br />
Author of the best-seller: <a href="http://www.getabsatlast.com/">The Truth about Six Pack Abs</a><br />
<br />reid114http://www.blogger.com/profile/10475809564354940981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487302625144465102.post-1932605570623203392012-05-29T02:22:00.000-07:002012-07-13T12:23:41.114-07:00Does Canned Food and Bottled Water Increase Your Abdominal Fat Through Hidden Chemicals?...and 9 Tips to Minimize Your Exposure to these Harmful Chemicals<br />
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by Mike Geary - Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Specialist<br />
Author of best-selling program - <a href="http://www.getabsatlast.com/">The Truth About 6-Pack Abs</a><br />
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You may have started hearing in the news about some of the hidden chemicals that might be lurking in your canned foods and bottled water and other drinks. Some of them are known as xenoestrogens, which have the potential to cause serious health problems over time, as well as increase abdominal fat from the estrogenic effect.<br />
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Today, I want to share with you some important details about one of the MOST problematic chemicals that you're being exposed to specifically from canned foods and bottled drinks, etc...<br />
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It's called Bisphenol A (BPA).<br />
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BPA can be found as a component of some types of plastic bottles, and also in the lining inside of canned foods. <br />
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Since BPA is a known "xenoestrogen", it's been linked in animal studies (at surprisingly small doses) to all sorts of various health issues such as cancer, metabolic disorders, heart disease, diabetes, and fertility problems and birth defects or miscarriages... and of course, any xenoestrogens in large enough amounts can trigger your body to hold onto abdominal fat (aka - stubborn belly fat).<br />
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The major offenders to look for are polycarbonate bottles (some plastics with the #7 symbol on the bottom are polycarbonate, but not all) and also canned foods, since the lining of most canned foods contains BPA, which can leach into food. The longer that a can of food sits on a shelf and the higher the temperature, the more BPA can leach into your food. The same can be said for polycarbonate bottles that contain food or drinks.<br />
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According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), BPA was detected in the bodies of 95% of Americans in one CDC study (this is a worldwide issue though, not just limited to the US). This is nothing to shrug off either... look at this scary finding...<br />
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The Environmental Working Group reports, "analysis of our tests reveals that for one of every five cans tested, and for one-third of all vegetables and pastas (ravioli and noodles with tomato sauce), a single serving would expose a pregnant woman to BPA at levels that fall within a factor of 5 of doses linked to birth defects — permanent damage of developing male reproductive organs".<br />
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If that didn't get your attention, how about this... <br />
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The EWG also reports evidence of... "An investigation demonstrating that low doses of BPA spur both the formation and growth of fat cells, the two factors that drive obesity in humans (Masumo et al. 2002)."<br />
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This is not surprising, since as I mentioned at the beginning of this article, BPA is a known xenoestrogen, and any xenoestrogens can contribute to what's been referred to as "stubborn abdominal fat" as well as cancer and other health problems.<br />
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It's also important to note that any canned tomato products (canned ravioli, pastas, canned tomato pastes, tomato sauces, etc) are some of the biggest offenders with the highest BPA concentrations due to the acidic nature of tomatoes, which leaches more of the BPA.<br />
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So what steps can you take to minimize your exposure to BPA and it's negative effects on bodyfat and other health risks?<br />
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1. Try to always avoid canned foods as much as possible and choose frozen or fresh foods instead. Buy the ingredients yourself and prepare the meal the old fashioned way instead of resorting to canned foods. Also, a better alternative to canned foods is products in glass containers.<br />
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2. If you do resort to using canned foods instead of fresh foods, try to find labels that say that the cans are free of BPA. <br />
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3. If you need tomato products, always avoid canned varieties and search for tomato sauces, pastes, etc in glass bottles instead (unless the can specifically states that it is BPA-free). Or just make your own tomato dishes from scratch with fresh tomatoes.<br />
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4. If you use plastic wrap, plastic ziplock bags, plastic containers for food storage, etc, try to investigate on the label if the product is BPA-free or not. Some brands packaging will label if their products are BPA-free.<br />
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5. If you for some reason choose to use a microwave with your food (which by the way, microwaved food is thought to have negative health effects), then by all means, do not microwave the food in plastic containers as it can increase the leaching of chemicals including BPA.<br />
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6. If you drink bottled water, or water from reusable plastic bottles, make sure that it is not a polycarbonate bottle, or make sure that the label says BPA-free. Plastic that shows #7 on the bottom will sometimes contain BPA, but not always. If a bottle shows "PC" on the bottom, it is made from polycarbonate, so it will contain BPA. In addition, sometimes aluminum bottles will contain a lining that has BPA, so avoid these.<br />
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7. Avoid soda cans, as the EWG states analysis showed that 42% of soda cans contained BPA. Of course, if you care about your health and your body, I'm sure you never drink soda anyway -- it's pure evil for your body... and yes, that includes unhealthy diet soda too, with it's dangerous artificial sweeteners.<br />
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8. Never use plastic cups for hot liquids such as hot tea or coffee, as this can accelerate leaching of BPA and other chemicals, depending on the type of plastic.<br />
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9. As much as you can try to avoid BPA and other xenoestrogens, you will most likely still be exposed to some levels of xenoestrogens from various chemicals in your foods (from pesticide/herbicide residues, packaging chemicals, etc), chemicals in your water supply, chemicals from cosmetics, lotions, etc. <br />
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However, you can help to protect yourself and counteract these harmful xenoestrogen chemicals in your body with certain powerful phytonutrients in foods like onions, garlic, chamomile and green teas, and cruciferious vegetables. In fact, read this article to see how 3 specific veggies can help you to fight abdominal fat by counteracting xenoestrogens.<br />
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If you stick to most of these guidelines, you can help to protect yourself and your family from the health dangers of bisphenol-A (BPA). And you can also help protect yourself against the issue of "stubborn abdominal fat" that can be caused by the xenoestrogen effect of BPA exposure too... which I'm sure you'd rather avoid!<br />
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<a href="http://www.getabsatlast.com/">http://www.getabsatlast.com/</a>reid114http://www.blogger.com/profile/10475809564354940981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487302625144465102.post-44351954257009352302012-05-26T05:30:00.000-07:002012-07-13T12:23:12.728-07:00The Salad Dressing You Should NEVER Eat -- and my Alternative Super-Healthy Recipeby Mike Geary - Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Specialist<br />
Author of best-selling program: <a href="http://www.getabsatlast.com/">The Truth About Six Pack Abs</a><br />
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If you want to eat truly healthy, support your fat loss goals, and avoid some of the nasty additives in processed food, one thing you should eliminate is typical store-bought salad dressing.<br />
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I personally NEVER buy pre-made salad dressings from the store anymore, and here's why:<br />
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1. Almost all store-bought salad dressings contain fairly large amounts of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Unless you're in a health food store, it's almost impossible to find a salad dressing that doesn't contain large amounts of HFCS.<br />
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2. Almost all store-bought salad dressings contain heavily refined soybean oil and/or refined canola oil... both of which are VERY unhealthy. Yes, that's correct, canola oil IS unhealthy, despite the marketing propaganda you've been fed claiming that it's healthy. You can read more about why canola oil is NOT healthy here. <br />
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Due to the refining process of both soybean or canola oils, the polyunsaturated component of the oils is oxidized and makes these oils very inflammatory inside your body. In addition, soybean oil is WAY too high in omega-6 fatty acids which throws your omega-6 to omega-3 balance out of whack.<br />
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We know that olive oil is healthier, but when it comes to store-bought dressings... Even salad dressings that claim to be "made with olive oil" on the FRONT label are deceptive, because if you read the ingredients on the BACK label, they are almost ALWAYS made of mostly refined soybean oil or canola oil as the main oil, with only a very small amount of actual olive oil as a secondary oil.<br />
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So here's how to avoid all of these horrendously unhealthy store-bought salad dressings and make your own quick and easy SUPER-healthy dressing...<br />
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My Quick and Easy Recipe for Super-Healthy Salad Dressing<br />
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Geary's Healthy-Fat Blend Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing<br />
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Fill your salad dressing container with these approximate ratios of liquids:<br />
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•1/3rd of container filled with balsamic vinegar<br />
•1/3rd of container filled with apple cider vinegar<br />
•fill the remaining 1/3rd of container with equal parts of extra virgin olive oil and "Udo's Choice EFA Oil Blend"<br />
•Add just a small touch (approx 1 or 2 teaspoons) of real maple syrup<br />
•Add a little bit of onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper and then shake the container to mix all ingredients well.<br />
This homemade salad dressing mixture is delicious and healthy, and I pretty much never get tired of it!<br />
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The reason I choose to blend the extra virgin olive oil half & half with the Udo's Choice Oil is that they make up for what each lacks... Although extra virgin olive oil is healthy and contains important antioxidants, it is mostly monounsaturated, and is low in the essential fatty acids (EFAs). The Udo's Choice Oil is higher in unrefined polyunsaturated oils with a good healthy balance of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids. <br />
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There are several variations of the Udo's Choice Oil, and one of them (labeled DHA 3-6-9 Blend) even contains a DHA algae oil blended into the mix along with organic flax oil, coconut oil, evening primrose oil, rice bran oil, oat germ and bran oil, and a few others. <br />
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Overall, blending Udo's Oil with extra virgin olive oil makes nearly a perfect oil blend for salad dressings with a great taste and maximum health benefits. If you can't find Udo's Choice Oil Blends (you can find Udo's at almost any health food store), there are other EFA oil blends on the market...just make sure that they are COLD-processed to protect the EFAs. You should never heat an EFA oil blend!<br />
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Give this homemade super-healthy salad dressing a try! You'll do your body a favor by avoiding the harmful additives in store-bought salad dressings.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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<a href="http://www.getabsatlast.com/">http://www.getabsatlast.com/</a>reid114http://www.blogger.com/profile/10475809564354940981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487302625144465102.post-63034416350185441902012-05-25T09:41:00.001-07:002012-07-13T12:22:44.884-07:00Are Whole Eggs or Egg Whites Better for You?<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Are Whole Eggs or Egg Whites Better for You?</span></strong><br />
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BY Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer Author - <a href="http://www.getabsatlast.com/">The Truth About 6-Pack Abs </a><br />
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I was on a weekend trip with some friends recently and one of my friends was cooking breakfast for the whole group. I went over to see what he was cooking and saw he was getting ready to make a big batch of eggs.<br />
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Well, to my shock and horror, I noticed that he was cracking the eggs open and screening the egg whites into a bowl and throwing out the egg yolks. I asked him why the heck he was throwing out the egg yolks, and he replied something like this...<br />
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"because I thought the egg yolks were terrible for you...that's where all the nasty fat and cholesterol is".<br />
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And I replied something along the lines of... "you mean that's where all of the nutrition is!"<br />
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This is a perfect example of how confused most people are about nutrition. In a world full of misinformation about nutrition, somehow most people now mistakenly think that the egg yolk is the worst part of the egg, when in fact, the YOLK IS THE HEALTHIEST PART OF THE EGG! It's a shame at how many restaurants you can walk into these days and see that the "healthy" breakfast menu always has egg white items instead of whole eggs. Are we really still in the "fat-phobic" 80's? <br />
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By throwing out the yolk and only eating egg whites, you're essentially throwing out the most nutrient dense, antioxidant-rich, vitamin and mineral loaded portion of the egg. The yolks contain so many B-vitamins, trace minerals, vitamin A, folate, choline, lutein, and other powerful nutrients... it's not even worth trying to list them all. <br />
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In fact, the egg whites are almost devoid of nutrition compared to the yolks. <br />
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Even the protein in egg whites isn't as powerful without the yolks to balance out the amino acid profile and make the protein more bio-available. Not to even mention that the egg yolks from free range chickens are loaded with healthy omega-3 fatty acids.<br />
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Yolks contain more than 90% of the calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, thiamin, B6, folate, and B12, and panthothenic acid of the egg. In addition, the yolks contain ALL of the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K in the egg, as well as ALL of the essential fatty acids (EFAs).<br />
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And now the common objection I get all the time when I say that the yolks are the most nutritious part of the egg...<br />
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"But I heard that whole eggs will skyrocket my cholesterol through the roof"<br />
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No, this is FALSE! <br />
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First of all, when you eat a food that contains a high amount of dietary cholesterol such as eggs, your body down-regulates it's internal production of cholesterol to balance things out. <br />
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On the other hand, if you don't eat enough cholesterol, your body simply produces more since cholesterol has dozens of important vital functions in the body.<br />
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And here's where it gets even more interesting...<br />
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There have been plenty of studies lately that indicate that eating whole eggs actually raises your good HDL cholesterol to a higher degree than LDL cholesterol, thereby improving your overall cholesterol ratio and blood chemistry.<br />
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And 3rd... high cholesterol is NOT a disease! Heart disease is a disease...but high cholesterol is NOT. Cholesterol is actually a VERY important substance in your body and has vitally important functions... it is DEAD WRONG to try to "lower your cholesterol" just because of pharmaceutical companies propaganda that everyone on the planet should be on statin drugs. <br />
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If you're interested in this topic of cholesterol specifically, I have another article listed at the bottom of this page about why trying to attack cholesterol is a mistake, and what the REAL deadly risk factors actually are.<br />
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In addition, the yolks contain the antioxidant lutein as well as other antioxidants which can help protect you from inflammation within your body (the REAL culprit in heart disease, not dietary cholesterol!), giving yet another reason why the yolks are actually GOOD for you, and not detrimental.<br />
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To help bring even more proof that whole eggs are better for you than egg whites, I recently read a University of Connecticut study that showed that a group of men in the study that ate 3 eggs per day for 12 weeks while on a reduced carb, higher fat diet increased their HDL good cholesterol by 20%, while their LDL bad cholesterol stayed the same during the study. However, the group that ate egg substitutes (egg whites) saw no change in either and did not see the improvement in good cholesterol (remember that higher HDL levels are associated with lower risk of heart disease) that the whole egg eaters did. <br />
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So I hope we've established that whole eggs are not some evil food that will wreck your body... instead whole eggs are FAR superior to egg whites. <br />
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But what about the extra calories in the yolks?<br />
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This is actually a non-issue and here's why... even though egg yolks contain more calories than just eating the egg whites, the yolks have such a high micro-nutrient density in those calories, that it increases your overall nutrient density per calorie you consume. Essentially, what this does is help to regulate your appetite for the remainder of the day, so you end up eating less calories overall. In addition, the healthy fats in the egg yolks help to maintain a good level of fat-burning hormones in your body.<br />
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Overall, this means that the extra fats (healthy fats) and calories from the yolk are so nutrient-dense that they actually HELP you to burn off body fat!<br />
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Also, your normal supermarket eggs coming from mass factory farming just don't compare nutritionally with organic free range eggs from healthy chickens that are allowed to roam freely and eat a more natural diet. Your typical cheap grocery store eggs will have lower nutrient levels and a higher omega-6 level and lower omega-3 level. On the other hand, the cage-free organic eggs from healthier chickens allowed to eat more natural feed and roam freely will have much higher vitamin and mineral levels and a more balanced healthier omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acid ratio.<br />
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I recently compared eggs I bought at the grocery store with a batch of eggs I got at a farm stand where the chickens were free roaming and healthy.<br />
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Most people don't realize that there's a major difference because they've never bought real eggs from healthy chickens... The eggs from the grocery store had pale yellow yolks and thin weak shells. On the other hand, the healthier free range eggs from the local farm had strong thick shells and deep orange colored yolks indicating much higher nutrition levels and carotenoids... and just a healthier egg in general.<br />
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This is due to the fact that a free-roaming hen allowed to roam on plenty of land will eat a variety of greens, insects, worms, etc transferring MUCH higher levels of nutrients to the eggs compared to an unhealthy hen that is trapped inside a dark factory farm hen house in horrible conditions and fed nothing but piles of corn and soy. It's a DRASTIC difference in the nutrition that you get from the egg.<br />
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So next time a health or fitness professional tells you that egg whites are superior (because of their "fat-phobic" mentality towards dietary fats), you can quietly ignore their advice knowing that you now understand the REAL deal about egg yolks.<br />
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And can we all please STOP with this sillyness about eating an omelete with 4-5 egg whites and only 1 egg yolk... If you want real taste and real health benefits, we'd all be better off eating ALL of our eggs with the delicious nutrient-dense yolks.<br />
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After all, do you REALLY think that our ancestors thousands of years ago threw out the yolks and only ate the egg whites? NOT A CHANCE! They intuitively knew that all of the nutrition was found in the yolks. But our modern society has been brainwashed with misinformation about fats and cholesterol.<br />
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Another interesting study about eggs...<br />
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I read a study recently that compared groups of people that ate egg breakfasts vs groups of people that ate cereal or bagel-based breakfasts. The results of the study showed that the egg eaters lost or maintained a healthier bodyweight, while the cereal/bagel eaters gained weight. <br />
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It was hypothesized that the egg eaters actually ate less calories during the remainder of the day because their appetite was more satisfied compared to the cereal/bagel eaters who would have been more prone to wild blood sugar swings and food cravings.<br />
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Oh, one last thing I almost forgot... I personally eat 4 whole eggs almost every day with breakfast, and I maintain single-digit bodyfat most of the year. <br />
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Enjoy your eggs and get a leaner body!<br />
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