Posted by Chris Jones on Monday, November 12, 2012,
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To diet, as the joke goes, means to die with a 'T'. Such is the case of the vain who go on crash
diets just because they think they're too fat; that their clothes no longer
fit; or because their love handles are too big, even if in truth they are not
fat at all.
Diet is often equated with nutrition. The dictionary defines it as the act of
restricting food intake or at least intake of particular food. Diet as a collective is the amount of food a
person eats or drinks during the course o... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Wednesday, October 24, 2012,
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These are just a few habits you can embrace to start revving
your metabolism right away. You may have heard stories about people who have
lost dozens of pounds simply switching to diet soda or walking a few minutes
each day. These are all small habits that contribute to a big difference and
increase your metabolism over time. You
will make weight loss quicker and easier by increasing your metabolic rate and
burning more calories.
1) Move More
Sedentary people burn about one-third less calo... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Thursday, October 11, 2012,
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Your blood cholesterol level is affected not only by what
you eat but also by how quickly your body makes LDL-cholesterol and disposes of
it. In fact, your body makes all the cholesterol it needs, and it is not
necessary to take in any additional cholesterol from the foods you eat.
People with heart disease or those who are at high risk for
developing it typically have too much LDL-cholesterol in their blood. Many
factors help determine whether your LDL-cholesterol level is high or low. The... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Thursday, October 4, 2012,
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There are a couple of reasons why most people fail in their
attempt to gain more muscle mass:
A. Improper diet.
Most people are not eating enough protein and eating too
many simple carbs.
They are not stressing their muscles during each workout.
You don't have to kill yourself, but you must subject your body to out of the
ordinary stress each workout to grow muscle.
B. They lack consistency.
They do not stay focused throughout the entire 12-week
period. If they don't see results im... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Friday, September 28, 2012,
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Everyone knows the value of exercise and other physical
activities to one's health. Unfortunately, many modern day individuals are
preoccupied with the ever-increasing demands of work, family, and other
important matters that they have no time to include exercise in their
schedules. Countless individuals are seeking ways to improve their physique,
develop their muscles, and eliminate stress without consuming too much time.
A great
way to improve one's health and physique ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Tuesday, September 25, 2012,
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Eat less fat. Eat more fat. Carbs are bad. Carbs are good.
Nutrition advice changes so often, no wonder so many people
are confused.
But when it comes it calories, the advice to consume fewer
of them seems set in stone. After all, "a calorie is a calorie"-Right?
Wrong.
For years, we've been told that if we "eat less and
exercise more," we'll lose weight. That recommendation is based on the
belief that we need burn more calories than we take in. But this doesn't tell
the whole story.
... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Friday, September 7, 2012,
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Eat less fat. Eat more fat. Carbs are bad. Carbs are good.
Nutrition advice changes so often, no wonder so many people
are confused.
But when it comes it calories, the advice to consume fewer
of them seems set in stone. After all, "a calorie is a
calorie"-Right?
Wrong.
For years, we've been told that if we "eat less and
exercise more," we'll lose weight. That recommendation is based on the
belief that we need burn more calories than we take in. But this doesn't tell
the whole story.
... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Tuesday, September 4, 2012,
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The typical human form is capable of achieving a number of
incredible feats that seem to suspend or defy the way science tells us things
work. Athletes, through sheer willpower, can end up lifting something that
their bodies should not be able to without suffering anything worse than muscle
spasms. People can adapt to extreme physical trauma caused by a car accident
and defy predictions that they'll never walk again. While, in general, these
amazing feats are useful in a number of situations,... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Monday, August 20, 2012,
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The term commonly used with fat burning supplements is often
thermogenics, which as the name suggests, has to do with temperature. These
supplements have been shown to help increase the body's temperature enabling
the body's ability to burn calories as heat; to be used as energy, thereby
preventing them from being stored a fat.
Effective thermogenic supplements are those that contain key
ingredients that create a fat burning 'thermogenic' environment by working
together and in synergy. Some... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Thursday, June 21, 2012,
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Your blood cholesterol level is affected not only by what
you eat but also by how quickly your body makes LDL-cholesterol and disposes of
it. In fact, your body makes all the cholesterol it needs, and it is not
necessary to take in any additional cholesterol from the foods you eat.
People with heart disease or those who are at high risk for
developing it typically have too much LDL-cholesterol in their blood. Many
factors help determine whether your LDL-cholesterol level is high or low. The... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Monday, June 11, 2012,
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The new food guidelines issued by the United States
government recommend that all Americans eat between five and nine servings of
fruits and vegetables each and every day. When you first hear that number, it
may seem like a lot, but it is actually much easier than you think to fit that
many servings of fruits and vegetables into your daily diet. For one thing, the
shelves of the grocery stores are fairly bursting with fresh fruits and
vegetables. In addition, vegetables and fruits are some of... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Thursday, June 7, 2012,
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Try to add as many of these tips to your daily routine, and
you will surely be well on the way to a slimmer, healthier you. We don’t get
fat “overnight” – so you should expect it to take a certain amount of time to
lose that weight again, but don’t give up! Persistence, Determination and Grit
- They should be your watchwords. These tips work – if you stick to your plan!
1. Eliminate
one tablespoon of fat a day and you will lose 10 pounds in a year.
2. Av... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Tuesday, June 5, 2012,
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It's well accepted that reduced physical activity and fast
food are linked to obesity. But the evidence that these are the main causes of
obesity is largely circumstantial. To stimulate debate, experts suggest 10
other possible causes of obesity, outlined in the International Journal of
Obesity.
1. Sleep debt.
Getting too little sleep can increase body weight. Today, many get less
shut-eye than ever.
2. Pollution.
Hormones control body weight. And many of today's pollutants affect ou... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Monday, May 14, 2012,
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Losing weight is the goal of many individuals worldwide
however there is no simple way to drop the pounds like taking a pill or simply
wishing them away. Unfortunately, losing weight takes determination and
commitment to a healthy diet and exercise plan and even then it takes longer
than we would like to drop those extra pounds. So, what can you do to lose
weight and keep your sanity? The following five tips should help you out.
Tip #1 Lower Your Expectations
If you begin an exercise or di... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Friday, May 11, 2012,
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On average, the human body is made up of 206 bones and
cartilage that support and shape the body. Living bone is fragile, and when
it's not cared for, osteoporosis can develop and cause increased susceptibility
to fractures. According to the Surgeon General, half of all Americans over 50
are expected to suffer or be at risk for osteoporosis.
Fortunately, there are proactive measures people can take to
strengthen bones and help prevent osteoporosis. "Calcium along with diet
and exercise are... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Wednesday, April 18, 2012,
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After a little research it is apparent that nobody really
knows where the saying that you need to drink 8 cups of water per day comes
from. Some people trace it back to a study in the 1980's, and other people
claim that doctors starting telling people that amount because it was a good
goal, but didn't have any scientific research to back it up with.
Either way, the point is clear, water does wonders for your
body, and your brain. Water is well known to cleanse your body of harmful
chemicals... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Thursday, April 12, 2012,
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Liquid nutrition products like Ensure (tm) and Boost (tm)
have been used almost exclusively in nursing homes and hospitals, until
recently. Lately we have seen nutritional companies marketing these drinks to people
of all ages and all stages of health.
Liquid supplements are supposed to be the answer for busy
moms running around with the kids, business people running out the door out
without time for a sit-down breakfast, and older adults wanting to insure that
they will be able to enjoy th... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Tuesday, April 10, 2012,
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Burning fat from the abdomen through exercises specially
destined to the abdominal muscles was, is and will always be one of the most
resistant myths.
Almost all the people with a big belly take up, with a lot
of determination, sit-ups, crunches, side-bends, twists, etc., hoping that
every new series or set of exercises, every session of repeating them, will
help them get rid of the 'ring' of adipose tissue around their waist, also
called 'the ring of death'.
Besides the fact that it is p... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Wednesday, March 21, 2012,
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There are actually diet rules out there that are meant to be
broken? Yes, recently many dated diet guidelines and myths are up for
speculation. You’ve probably heard all these silly rules before, but experts
weigh-in on the worthiness of these supposed truisms - most of which won't help
you lose weight or make dieting any easier.
10 Food Rules You Can Ignore:
1. Eating at night will pile on the pounds. The total
calories you consume over a 24-hour period or over a week is what causes yo... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Tuesday, March 20, 2012,
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Have you lost weight in the past only to regain it a short
time later? Have you followed every diet including Atkins, South Beach, the
Drinking Man's diet, the Peanut Butter diet, or even the Chocolate Diet? All of
these diets work, and none of them work, meaning you can and probably do lose
weight on any of them, but you won't keep it off. Why not? Because the day will
come when the diet is over and you're right back to your regular routine; the
same routine that got you fat in the first pla... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Friday, March 9, 2012,
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Need to lose weight? Dreading the thought of another diet
program? You don’t have to follow diets to lose weight. There are many people
discovering this for themselves and they are the ones who are finding long term
weight loss opposed to short term fixes. The key to weight loss is finding the
right balance of what you eat, what you think, and what activity you do. It is
not about following a perfect plan. It is impossible to be perfect every day!
Finding the right balance helps you to decr... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Wednesday, February 29, 2012,
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No dietary supplement can provide that, but with the
assiduous use of vitamins and minerals, we can often achieve optimum health for
our age group and certainly ease the symptoms of diseases we may suffer from.
Dietary supplements can be divided into two main types;
nutritional, (vitamins and minerals and amino acids) and botanical (herbal
types).
But is it really necessary for someone who is young and
healthy to take dietary supplements? You may consider that your diet is healthy
enough... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Monday, January 30, 2012,
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Sticking to a nutritious diet while traveling can be one of
the more difficult things to do. However, if you learn how to make smart
choices, a healthy diet is really not that difficult. It’s probably not the
best time in which to start a healthy diet, but if you are currently making
healthy choices in your foods already, modifying your diet slightly to
accommodate travel, is not as difficult as it first may seem.
If you are traveling by airplane, your diet may have to
include airplane fo... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Monday, January 23, 2012,
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While everyone is well aware that proper diet and exercise
are paramount to good health, still many people find it too much of an
inconvenience to watch what they eat and to exercise. These people may feel
that the benefits that they may get from all that effort is not worth the
hassles of watching calories, cutting fat, running about, and moving weights
around. But what if there was a benefit, and I mean a real good benefit,
associated with proper diet and exercise? Maybe that would at least... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Thursday, January 12, 2012,
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Detoxification occurs in our bodies daily. Our internal
organs, the colon, liver and intestines, help our bodies eliminate toxic and
harmful matter from our bloodstreams and tissues. Often, our systems become
overloaded with waste. Today’s over processed foods and environmental
pollutants can easily overwhelm our delicate systems and cause toxic matter to
build up in our bodies.
Detox diets are designed to help your body rid itself of the
toxic matter buildup and lose weight. If you feel... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Wednesday, January 4, 2012,
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How many times did you look for the miracle food for weight
loss? Maybe with exotic name and fancy look? Well, maybe you're forgetting
those commonly available foods, often undervalued but second to none in terms
of detox and metabolism booster qualities. Here’s a list of 19 of them!
1. Garlic. Lots of minerals, enzymes and amino acids;
Vitamins A,B1,B2,B6,B12,C,D. Only 41 KCAL per 100 grams. Helps reactivate Your
metabolism while keeping the cholesterol to rock low levels.
2. Banana. S... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Monday, December 12, 2011,
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Sticking to a
nutritious diet while traveling can be one of the more difficult things to do.
However, if you learn how to make smart choices, a healthy diet is really not
that difficult. It’s probably not the best time in which to start a healthy
diet, but if you are currently making healthy choices in your foods already,
modifying your diet slightly to accommodate travel, is not as difficult as it
first may seem.
If you are
traveling by airplane, your diet may have to include airplane fo... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Wednesday, December 7, 2011,
In :
fit4365
After a
little research it is apparent that nobody really knows where the saying that
you need to drink 8 cups of water per day comes from. Some people trace it back
to a study in the 1980's, and other people claim that doctors starting telling
people that amount because it was a good goal, but didn't have any scientific
research to back it up with.
Either way,
the point is clear, water does wonders for your body, and your brain. Water is
well known to cleanse your body of harmful chemicals... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Sunday, December 4, 2011,
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In order to
make the most of your weight loss program, finding the most effective ways to
burn fat will maximize your results and minimize your waistline! Follow these
10 tips for fat burning if you want to lose weight and lead a healthier way of
life.
1.) Drink
More Water
One of the
best weight loss secrets is to ditch the sodas and stick to water! Experts say
you should drink approximately eight glasses of water a day to stay hydrated
and healthy. Instead of turning to calorie-laden or ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Monday, November 14, 2011,
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People who
suffer from arthritis are always looking for ways to relieve their pain. One way to ease or even prevent it is through
an arthritis diet. There are some
arthritis diets that some people will swear by, but have never been proven to
make a difference. There are some diets
that make a definite difference according to health experts.
First we’ll
take a look at some arthritis diets where there’s little or no evidence that
they actually make a difference. One of
the most common... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Friday, November 4, 2011,
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Sticking to
resolutions is probably the hardest thing we all have to face (at least) once
every year. And sticking to a healthy diet probably ranks as one of those
"temptations" we all can’t seem to resist or overcome. But who says
we have to? In a time of extremes, xtreme sports, xtreme make-overs, etc,
xtreme diets (even according to the experts, may not be extremely helpful or
healthy for that matter.
In fact,
experts agree that a fulfilling and occasional urge to "splurge" is
okay (an... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Wednesday, October 26, 2011,
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The typical
human form is capable of achieving a number of incredible feats that seem to
suspend or defy the way science tells us things work. Athletes, through sheer
willpower, can end up lifting something that their bodies should not be able to
without suffering anything worse than muscle spasms. People can adapt to
extreme physical trauma caused by a car accident and defy predictions that
they'll never walk again. While, in general, these amazing feats are useful in
a number of situations,... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Saturday, October 22, 2011,
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There are
3,500 calories in one pound of fat. Thus, if you cut back or work off just
3,500 calories, you will lose an entire pound of fat. While it is possible to
cut back on your calorie intake and increase your exercise regimen in order to
lose pounds quickly, it is important to note that doctors recommend that you
lose no more than 2 pounds of weight per week in order to ensure that your body
properly adjusts to the weight loss.
Here are some
tips to help you safely drop 3,500 from your ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Wednesday, October 12, 2011,
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Everyone
knows that sugar is not a good part of a healthy diet and so many people are
turning to sugar substitutes in order to get their sweet tooth fulfilled, but,
are these substitutes in reality better than sugar or are there more things
hidden under the surface of these “healthier” alternatives than meets the eye?
Let’s take a
closer look at some of these substitutes and see which ones are better and
which ones may be better to avoid.
SUCRALOSE, sold under the name splenda, is
us... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Tuesday, October 11, 2011,
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A positive
body image is one that we should all strive for. This is when you know yourself and who you
are. You have a very true perception of
your size, shape, and weight. You see
yourself as you are in the present. You
accept yourself, even though you may be overweight. You believe in yourself and love yourself
while still striving for something better.
When you have a positive body image, no time is spent obsessing about food,
weight, calories, exercise, etc. You are
proud of who yo... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Friday, October 7, 2011,
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We go out to
eat to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, promotion, etc. Or we entertain around dinner parties and
holidays. At church functions, there are socials and potluck meals. You name it and somehow it all revolves
around food. Yes it has a role in our lives of comfort and entertainment.
Culturally and instinctively we prepare and serve foods to comfort those who
have experienced loss, to celebrate joy or to show friendship and love. Food is
very important in our lives. Without
food ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Jones on Thursday, December 9, 2010,
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Yesterday's Post Today
December 8th 2010 – Heal Toe? Oh No!I have noticed a young lady in the gym running on the treadmill on her bare feet. This new fitness revolution seems to be making a lot of head way in the fitness community these days. Our ancestors did ran barefoot, but is barefoot running the right thing to do now? The caveman philosophy of training has been making a lot of strides in the fitness community for a couple years now. The Paleo diet is steadily becoming popular as is fun... Continue reading ...
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