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Wednesday, August 19, 2009

THE 10 GOLDEN RULES FOR EXPERIENCING THE ULTIMATE WORKOUT

I realised that most people are borthered by how they look and not what they eat. well, these few listed tips can help!
Although there is no “magic bullet” to help you lose weight, build muscles and get in shape, there are many excellent methods that if done properly, in combination with adopting a healthy lifestyle and eating a sensible diet, can be effective. Keep in mind that a diet and exercise regime that works effectively for some, doesn’t always work well for others. However, the motivation and determination to improve your body and overall health as well as the patience to accept that transformations will not happen overnight are essential to any health and fitness program.

Slimtree has consulted with our team of health and fitness experts and compiled our suggestions of the 10 ultimate workout tips. We believe these tips will help you create an ultimate workout plan in addition to enhancing your motivation, endurance and recovery time before, during and after your workout. This is, by no means, intended to be an all-inclusive list of workout tips but we’re confident that, if followed regularly, you will find them invaluable for starting and maintaining your ultimate workout plan.

The key to any safe and effective exercise program is moderation – listen to your body, and be careful not to overdo it!

Take your time and enjoy exercise—avoid making it a chore.

Set reasonable goals – once you’ve attained those goals, establish new ones.

Wear the proper attire for your chosen activity—properly fitting shoes and clothes appropriate for the climate are essential.

Warm up to prepare your body to exercise, even before you stretch--warming up increases your heart rate and blood flow in addition to loosening up your muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints.

Perform stretches slowly and carefully until you reach a point of muscle tension. Hold each stretch for approximately 10-20 seconds, and slowly and carefully release it. Inhale before each stretch and exhale as you release. Never stretch to the point of pain, always maintain control and never “bounce” as you stretch.

Drink enough water to prevent dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Drink one pint of water about 15 minutes before you start exercising and another pint after you cool down. Have a drink of water every 20 minutes or so while you exercise.

Complete the final phase of your exercise routine with a cool-down period. This should take twice as long as the warm up. Slow your motions and lessen the intensity of your movements for at least 10 minutes before you stop completely.

Schedule regular days off from exercise. Many workout plans recommend three to five days of cardio and two to three days of strength training as a general guideline.

Rest when you're tired, feel fatigued or experience soreness or pain.

Have fun, take your time and enjoy your workout! Most importantly, consult with your physician about any exercise program to ensure that it’s safe for you.
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Friday, August 07, 2009

EATING LESS: DIET TIPS

Eat less. More often. Rather than eating large meals, chop up your eating into smaller portions throughout the day. I found myself eating 3 meals most days and having a snack around 3pm as well as another in the evening. That was enough to keep me from feeling hungry while still eating less in total.
Don't eat right before going to bed. I've read this numerous times and don't get why it works, but it does. I set a limit of 3 hours. So I planned to go to bed at midnight, I wouldn't eat past 9pm.
Brush your teeth early. For whatever reason, I won't eat when my teeth still feel clean. By brushing them several hours before bed, it was easier to accomplish #2.
Kick the sugar habit. If you drink sugared soft drinks (I used to be a Mt. Dew and Coke fan), replace them either with their diet counterparts or water. This can make a very, very big difference.
Eat vegetables before the main course. Whenever possible, I'd make sure to have an ample serving of a vegetable (you get very few calories for the amount you eat) before eating the denser main course--often a meat or fish. You'll need less of the dense stuff to be happy.
Update your spreadsheet daily. Keeping a running count will help you ration out the rest of your daily calorie allowance, which we'll talk about tomorrow.
Get used to leftovers. When you eat out, expect to take some of your meal home. If you eat standard restaurant portions, you'll almost certainly overeat.
Shop with calories in mind. When you're at the grocery store, spends some extra time reading the labels and nutritional information. You'll probably end up changing your shopping habits along the way.
Slow down! When you eat fast, you end up ingesting more food before you body has a chance to figure out that it's satisfied (not full).
Drink more water during the day. This is fairly generic advice, but definitely seems to help.
Trick yourself with gum. Sometimes we eat out of habit or because it just feels good to get some flavor in your mouth and chew for a while. Find yourself some sugar-free chewing gum and use it when the urge strikes.
Reduce the amount of breads, chips, crackers, and salty snacks you eat. A lot of starchy and/or salty food make you want to eat and drink even more. This comes straight out of Atkins diet culture.
Today's installment of the diet plan is a dose of tips I've learned that make it a bit easier to eat less without feeling hungry. So, without further delay, here are my collected tips. Feel free to add your own in the comments.

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WAYS TO MAKE HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES WHEN PREGNANT.

Being pregnant, and a teenager, doesn’t mean eliminating your favorite foods from your diet. However, pregnancy does mean that you are providing nutrition for two. Both you and your baby are dependent on what you put in your mouth for nutrition. By learning to make healthy food choices you can increase your baby’s chance of being born healthy.
Most teens eat lots of sandwiches and hamburgers. Be sure to put lettuce, tomatoes, and other sliced veggies – the more the better – on your sandwiches and burgers when you are pregnant to increase the nutritional value of your meal.
If you are trapped in a “white bread world,” pregnancy is a good time to learn to use only whole-grain breads and rolls.
Pizza is not always an unhealthy choice for pregnant teens. Make your pizza healthier by adding lots of vegetables and extra cheese instead of fat-laden meats such as pepperoni and sausage.
Fruit juices and milk are an especially important component of a pregnant teen’s diet. Sodas and coffee consumption should be minimal during pregnancy.
Eat lots of fresh vegetables and fruits when you are pregnant. Just don’t try to make them “tastier” by adding additional fat such as butter, creams, or sauces.
Always a good idea for reducing fat and particularly important for pregnant teens is to prepare meats by baking, broiling, or grilling instead of frying.
Calcium is vital for the healthy development of your baby and the health of your own growing bones and teeth. Instead of eating ice cream when you are pregnant, try eating more low-fat yogurt and cottage cheese.
Baked potatoes without butter or sour cream are a far healthier choice during pregnancy, or anytime, than french fries.
Instead of eating candy bars or cookies for snacks, try eating fresh dried fruits or raw veggies.
Everyone loves desserts, but traditional desserts such as pies, cakes, and cookies are not a healthy choice for pregnancy. Make dessert time a healthy choice by choosing fresh fruit or yogurt next time.

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Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Food As A Natural Remedy

Our food can be a source of remedy too. Fruits and vegetables are our natural source of medication. They are safe, taste nicer than any drugs manufactured by man and give us better health in the long run.
It is also very difficult to find fruits that give unwanted side effect like most modern medicine. So, why have we abandoned our fruits and vegetables for something more expensive and harmful ?
Let's make our food our medicine and start learning what these normal everyday fruits can do for us.

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THE BENEFITS OF EATING CUCUMBER EVERYDAY

Yesterday on my from way from the market, i heard a group of ladies having a chat and the core topic ws cucumber. few of them have great appetite for it while others talked about it with feeling nauseated. this drew my attention to it. i qiukly did a search on it when i got home believe me i vow ed to take a bite everyday not for the great taste but or the benefits. enjoy these few words i was able to put together.
Cucumber is a great folk medicine used to reduce heat and inflammation. It can be eaten raw, pickled or used in cooking. This cool fruit is popular among women because it is normally used to help treat tired eyes.i love this fruit because Cucumber can be used for skin problems because of its diuretic, cooling and cleansing property
Another benefit of cucumber is in helping to heal a range of illnesses – including lung, stomach and chest problem, gout, arthritis and tapeworm.
To reduce heartburn or sooth acid stomach, drink fresh cucumber juice. The same applies for people suffering from gastritis or ulcer.

To reduce swelling and soothe the eyes, place a cucumber slice over closed eyes.

Cucumber juice, when taken daily may help to control cases of eczema, arthritis and gout.
to preserve ths gift of nature here are Tips to consider:

1. Keep cucumbers cool or it will be soggy. Either keep it refrigerated or keep it away from direct sunlight.

2. To get rid of the bitterness, cut off the ends and peel the skin.

3. Keep away from pickled cucumbers. There are two reasons for this. Firstly, because pickled cucumber has lost most of its vitamin. Secondly, because pickled cucumber is also high in sodium. You don't want to get sick, do you? So, stay healthy by eating cucumber everyday. it's fun! you will get use to it.


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