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Eat Fats to Burn Fat!!

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:51:00 +0000

Sounds pretty counterproductive doesn’t it? If you want to decrease your body fat, why in the world would you include fat in your weight loss diet plan? Well, there are certain fats that are ‘healthy’ fats,and they can actually ramp up your body’s fat burning ability and not only help you burn fat…but burn it faster! By replacing refined carbohydrates and sugars with this healthy fat, you can help your body to actually tap into those stored excess body fat reserves (your problem areas) and use it as an energy source. Here’s the breakdown:

How Does This Work?

Although fat contains more calories than protein or carbohydrates, the secret is in what fats actually do when they enter your body that makes the difference. Saturated and trans fats, especially when combined with high carbs will pile on the pounds. If you are already on a fat loss plan and trying to lose weight, you should know that there is a two step process involved in fat burning:

First, cutting down on carbohydrates ( Not eliminating them all together ) will release you from the grip of the ‘fat storing’ monster. Controlling carbs allows your body to return to its natural ability to burn fat. This is the first part of the process. As long as you are controlling your carbohydrate intake the calories from fat are immediately used for energy (which means they won’t be stored).

Now, the next part involves the fat you are consuming. Trans fat, found in pre-packaged foods and baked goods, and anything deep fried should be avoided like the plague ( so should everything else on this Top 5 Foods to Avoid if You want 6 Pack Abs article ). Anything with hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated vegetable oil is a pound packer. So, what fats will assist the fat burning process?

What Fats Burn Fat?

Sounds like a tongue-twister, but here are the healthy fats that are beneficial:

Omega 3 Fats

We all have heard about Omega 3s ability to ward off diseases, but foods rich in this fat triggers the body and tells it to produce leptin. Leptin is great for appetite suppression, which will help to keep your portions smaller, but leptin also revs up your thyroid output, so, it speeds up your metabolism.

What foods are rich in Omega 3s? Brazil nuts, tuna, salmon, flaxseed, walnuts, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts.

CLA – Conjugated Linoleic Acids

CLA works to lower your triglycerides, cholesterol, and simultaneously revs your metabolism. The Food Research Institute of the University of Wisconsin, conducted studies that linked CLA to the improvement of your entire body composition by busting through fat faster while still preserving lean muscles and assisting with lean muscle gain.

What foods are rich in CLA? Organic beef, turkey, eggs, chicken and certain mushrooms.

MCTs – Medium Chain Triglycerides

Not only are MCTs great for your female fitness program, but they also have anti-aging properties. Foods rich in MCTs suppress the appetite, so you’ll consume less, and MCTs contain fewer calories than other fats.

Wait! There’s more…MCTs are minimally stored as fat on the body, they provide energy that people involved in weight loss programs often lack, and MCTs are absorbed by the body more quickly than other fats, so they immediately can be used for fuel. Sounds too good to be true, but it’s not. MCTs are an absolute powerhouse of benefits!

What foods are rich in MCTs? Palm kernel oil, coconut oil, raw grass-fed goat and cow butter.

With this information, you can start thinking about fat a little differently. Certainly, there are fats to avoid, but now you have a list of healthy fats that will aide in your fat loss program!

Five Foods You Should NEVER Eat if You Want Six Pack Abs

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:50:00 +0000

In the great quest for proper abs nutrition, it can be difficult to sort out all the garbage from the good stuff. Well, let me rephrase that: It can be difficult if you allow it to be. Honestly, the perfect diet for six pack abs is simple. Eat fresh, whole, healthy foods with as few ingredients as possible. Translation? A whole, fresh apple contains one major ingredient: apple. On the other hand, apple-cinnamon instant oatmeal contains sugar, preservatives, additives, and a whole laundry list of chemically altered substances in addition to the tiny bit of apple flavoring and oats you may get. Now, which sounds better to you?

Banned From Nutrition

Even so, I’d rather you go for the oatmeal than that apple turnover pastry taunting you from the deli case. If you are ever going to get those six pack abs you crave, there are a few foods that you absolutely must ban—and I mean ban—from your diet. Forever! They are:

White, bleached, enriched, or otherwise altered flour-based products. There is a reason diabetics are not supposed to eat white bread. White flour has absolutely zero, zilch, nadda, and zip in the way of nutritional value. Got that? Nothing. However, it is converted by the body to sugar when it hits the blood stream, which means that you are just about as well off eating a cupcake as you are to eat a sandwich on white bread. It is nutritionally bankrupt and makes you fat, period.
French fries and potato chips a good diet for six pack abs does not make! Yes, I know, they say that everything’s fine in moderation. Wrong! Not only are these snacks made of nothing but starch and usually have chemical preservatives, but they are also marinated in trans fat oil. Stay away! If you must have fries, make them yourself at home from fresh potatoes and bake them in the oven.
High fructose corn syrup. You knew it was coming, right? This little substance that has become so popular wreaks havoc on your abs nutrition, not to mention the rest of the body. It is not processed in the body the same way as table sugar, but rather has to go through the liver first. Manufacturers are beginning to call it “corn sugar” as well, so be very careful to read labels. Hint: no sodas!
Frozen “diet” meals. You know, the ones that have the word “lean” in the name? They are nothing but one big chemically altered smorgasbord of terrible. Besides, a fresh grilled chicken breast with scallions tastes 10 times better anyway!
Bad Fast Food. Most fast foods contain a lot of Trans Fats. You know the fats that have no essential purpose other than to lower you good cholesterol and increase your bad cholesterol. In other words, the only thing these kinds of foods is good for, is giving you a heart attack! Not to mention it will only take you away further from being ripped as well.

Clear these foods out of your abs nutrition plan forever, stick with foods whose ingredients you can readily and easily identify, keep it simple, and you’ll enjoy showing off those six pack abs in no time!

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some exercises to reduce weight

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 04:57:00 +0000

Exercise for the back

Exercise of the abdomen

Exercise for lower back

Exercise for the legs

Exercise for the side

for back

for shuolders

Animated slimming exercises to strengthen the leg and buttocks

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:58:00 +0000

Animated exercises to strengthen all the muscles in the body and get your fitnessgoals.

Some Exercises to get rid of belly Fats

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:54:00 +0000

1- Exercise to stand on the edge of the feet at least 8 times daily

2 - doing it 8 times for every leg daily

3 - Exercise for  stomach >> 8 times daily

4-  an exercise for the stomach for men>>> 8 times for every leg daily

5 - make it at least 8 times daily

6- This is very excellent exercise to flatten the abdomen, as shown 8 times daily

Back Pain? Move, Don't Rest Says Study

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:09:00 +0000

Move if you have back pain, this is the advice of a researcher at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg. Patients with acute low back pain who were advised to stay active despite the pain fared better than those who were told to adjust their activity in line with their pain.

The thesis looked at 109 patients with acute severe lowback pain. They were randomly advised in one of two ways: "stay active even though it hurts" or "adjust your activity to the pain". They were also asked to keep a diary for seven days and to note how many steps they took each day, to what extent they could carry out their day-to-day activities and how they felt physically. They also completed a form to show whether they felt depressed or not.

In spite of having more pain, the group that was advised to be as active as possible recovered more quickly and did not feel depressed at the end of the follow-up.

"The other category, who had been advised from the very start to adjust their activity to their pain, were less mobile and felt slightly depressed compared to the patients who were active," says Olaya-Contreras, a researcher at the Sahlgrenska Academy's Department of Orthopaedics.

She believes that this could be because some people who are depressed and in pain experience the pain more acutely. Another explanation could be that the more acute the pain is perceived to be, the less a person wants or is able to move. This, according to Olaya-Contreras, is in line with previous research.

"I think that if you're suffering with acute low back pain you should try to remain as active as possible and go about your daily business as well as you can. If you don't keep moving, it's easy to get locked into a downward spiral, as inactivity combined with pain can, in a worst case scenario, turn into long-term disability and an inability to work that, in turn, can lead to depressed mood and more pain."

Olaya-Contreras therefore feels that the health service should introduce a routine investigation to determine the underlying psycho-social causes of patients' back problems. This could measure the degree of perceived depression as well as anxiety and fear of movement.

"The results of the investigation and associated discussion could lead to patients taking a more active role and taking responsibility for their treatment," says Olaya-Contreras. "I also believe that it can help patients to focus more on the positive resources they themselves have to handle the pain and master various physical movements even though it hurts."
BACK PROBLEMS

Low back pain affects up to 80% of people of working age at some time in their lives, though most will get better. Low back pain can be recurring, and some people will continue to suffer with some degree of pain. In 85-90% of cases the pain cannot be attributed to a specific illness or injury.

Yoga Helps Chronic Low Back Pain Symptoms

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:49:00 +0000

Individuals who attend yoga classes have better results for chronic low back pain symptoms compared to those using a self-care book, researchers from Group Health Research Institute, Seattle, reported in Archives of Internal Medicine. The authors added that they also experienced superior improvement in function.

The authors explained as background information:

"Despite the availability of numerous treatments for chronic back pain, none have proven highly effective, and few have been evaluated for cost-effectiveness. Self-management strategies, like exercise, are particularly appealing because they are relatively safe, inexpensive, and accessible and may have beneficial effects on health beyond those for back pain.

One form of exercise with at least 'fair' evidence for effectiveness for back pain is yoga, which might be an especially promising form of exercise because it includes a mental component that could enhance the benefits of its physical components."

Karen J. Sherman, Ph.D., M.P.H., and team set out to find out what effect yoga might have on patients with chronic lower back pain, compared to a self-care book for primary care patients or stretching exercises.

The researchers randomly selected 228 adults into three groups (they all suffered from chronic low back pain):

The yoga group (92 patients) - they had 12 classes, once a week for twelve weeks.
The stretching group (91 patients) - they had 12 classes, once weekly.
The Self-care book group (45 patients) - the book also includes information on what causes back pain and the types of exercises that can help, as well as lifestyle tips and what to do when there is a flare up.

The researchers were looking out for two main outcomes: 1. Back-related functional status. 2. To what degree the back pain was bothering them.

The patients were interviewed by telephone at the start of the study, then at 6, 12, and 26 weeks after they were randomly selected into groups.

The authors wrote:

"Back-related dysfunction declined over time in all groups. There were no statistically or clinically significant differences between the yoga and stretching groups (at any point)."

Compared to the self care book group:

The yoga group had superior function at 12 (-2.5) and 26 (-1.8) weeks
The stretching group had superior function at 12 (-1.7) and 26 (-2.2) weeks

The researchers concluded:

"We found that physical activity involving stretching, regardless of whether it is achieved using yoga or more conventional exercises, has moderate benefits in individuals with moderately impairing low back pain. Finding similar effects for both approaches suggests that yoga's benefits were largely attributable to the physical benefits of stretching and strengthening the muscles and not to its mental components."

They added that the benefits were found to last for many months.

In the USA, costs of low back pain range between $38 and $50 billion annually and there are 300,000 operations each year

Accompanying Commentary

Timothy S. Carey, M.D., M.P.H., from Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, wrote in an Accompanying Commentary in the same journal:

"The study by Sherman et al in this issue is an excellent example of a pragmatic comparative effectiveness trial.

This research now represents best evidence for stretching therapies. Support by payers for these therapies will be very helpful through partial financial support for the classes. Such support will encourage patients to utilize the classes, representing a value-based reimbursement policy.

We physicians should refer our patients for exercise, practitioners should work to standardize treatments, and payers should encourage these treatments through minimization of copayments for therapies that have both effectiveness and modest cost. Comparative effectiveness research, when well conducted, can assist us in making these clinical and policy recommendations."

Why Quit Smoking?

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:41:00 +0000

This post is in appreciation of the 35th anniversary of the first “Smokeout”, actually the November 18, 1976 “Don’t Smoke Day” (D-Day) in San Francisco sponsored by the California Division of the American Cancer Society which received national (all 3 major national networks at the time ) and became a national event thereafter. The third Thursday of November each year, just one week prior to Thanksgiving is the Great American Smokeout. About 45.8 million Americans still smoke and most studies show more American smokers would like to quit smoking than those who don’t want to quit. Here are some great reasons to quit:
1. Retire Early(or take a nice vacation every year) on the Savings: If you smoke 1 pack of cigarettes a day for a year, at an average cost in Washington State where I live and work at the average cost in WA of $9.89/ pack you spend $3609.85 a year on cigarettes alone. If saved the 3609.85 annually and invested it at only 4% you would have $111,794.17 in 20 years. It would be more if you invested daily or monthly. Quit smoking now and you can be a long way towards a retirement fund. You may also live to retire. (I admit Washington is the second most expensive state to buy cigarettes in the U.S.)
2. It Stinks: Any non-smoker can tell you that they can smell the odor of cigarettes on your clothing, hair and body from several feet away. By quitting smoking you will avoid smelling repulsive to the majority of others in society.
3. Live Longer and Better: The average smoker dies 7 years earlier than the average non-smoker, and estimates of the time lost per cigarette smoked is 7-10 minutes per cigarette. The whole issue is really much more complex that this, but without doubt quitting smoking can add significant time to the average person’s lifespan.
4. Better Sex for Longer: Smokers have a much higher incidence of peripheral vascular disease, and erectile dysfunction is often the result of vascular disease. Quitting smoking can lead to a better sex life for many smokers.
5. Dying of COPD is Among the Worst Ways to Die: This is my personal opinion, but I’ve taken care of people who have died nearly every common cause of death. Respiratory failure has to be among the least desirable way to die. Being essentially immobile, gasping for air while on oxygen for months or years, and finally dying of a respiratory infection that leads to inability to breath is not among the ways I hope to die.
6. Get Your Kids/Grandkids/Spouse/…. Off Your Case: Nearly every smoker I see in the office comments that their loved ones are hoping the get them to quit, and often annoying them with encouragement and pestering. Why not change all that to congratulations and positive reinforcement after you quit?
7. Feel Proud that You Quit: Most smokers would like to quit smoking. Most who do tell me that they are happy and proud that they were able to quit. Join the ranks of proud ex-smokers.
Please leave comment with more and better reasons to quit. I’d love to have this post be a place for smokers to find the right reason for them and quit themselves. There is no time like today!
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Best Diet Method

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:30:00 +0000

Obesity is the one thing that is really been a problem today. Every day there are more and more people who get obesity because of our ignorance for the healthy food and exercises. People today work only at the office, and they sit almost all the time.

Compare that to the people before that would need to move their body while they are working. Sometimes, the advancement of technologies seems to make people become more vlnerable to sickness. Junk foods that are common today have their own role to helps people get obesity. That’s why when people want to get free from their obesity, it would be best for them to start eat a healthy food and exercising.

The hcg diet is one of the most popular diet methods that are known today. There are an increasing number of people who are successful by using this method as their diet method. The diet method is combining the HCG treatment with the very low calorie diet. Hcg-hormone.net is the site where you could find the best answers about the HCG diet and how it could remove the fat on your belly.

This Hcg-Hormone.net has the best methods of HCG diet that would really helpful for the people who wants to lose belly fat immediately. The benefit of the HCG diet methods that it would helps people prevent their muscle from atrophying.

This method from the Hcg-hormone.net has no side effects at all, so people could be sure on their diet. Sometimes other diet programs are really dangerous and could harm your health. With the Hcg diet treatment, you could still work out regularly for getting the best body shape and helping your body to burn the fats while still maintaining your healthy body conditions. Click on the Hcg-hormone.net for the best diet answers.

Erection Problems (Erectile Dysfunction) - Cause

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:21:00 +0000

Erection problems (erectile dysfunction) may be caused by physical problems related to the blood vessels, nerves, and hormones or by psychological issues. Physical problems cause about 8 out of 10 cases of erectile dysfunction.

Normally, an erection occurs when your imagination or senses (vision, hearing, touch, smell, taste) are stimulated and you become aroused. Your central nervous system sends nerve impulses that increase blood flow to your penis. Blood fills the spongy chambers (corpora cavernosa) in the penis, causing them to expand and become rigid.

Physical causes of erection problems include long-term (chronic) and short-term (acute) injuries and complications of prostate or other surgery that interfere with nerve impulses or blood flow to the penis. Physical problems are often the cause of erection difficulties in men age 50 or older.An intact system of blood vessels (vascular system) to allow blood to flow into and out of the penis.
Normal smooth muscle in the penis, which must relax so the penis can fill with blood and enlarge.
The ability to trap the blood in the penis so that it stays firm.

Problems with the blood vessels (vascular problems) may prevent blood from filling the penis or from remaining there long enough to maintain an erection. For example, long-term high blood pressure can cause damage to blood vessels and lead to erection problems.
Problems with the nerves (neurologic problems) may prevent arousal signals from traveling from the brain and spinal cord to the penis. Nerve disorders such asParkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, and stroke may interfere with a man's ability to have an erection and may lower sexual desire. Nerve damage from diabetes, complications from surgery, and spinal cord injury also may cause problems.
Problems with the structure of the penis or its surrounding tissues may prevent an erection.
Hormonal factors, such as a low level of the hormone testosterone, may be involved in causing erection problems.
Side effects of medicines (for example, some of those taken for high blood pressure or depression) may include erection problems. In some cases it may be possible to change the dose of the medicine or to use another medicine.
The use of tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs can lead to erection problems. Stopping or reducing the use of these substances may reduce the severity of a man's erection problem.

Activities that restrict blood flow to the penis also may result in erection problems. Some doctors have observed that men who regularly ride bicycles over long distances are more likely to have erection problems than men who ride only occasionally, especially if they ride on a narrow, unpadded saddle. But the possible link between bicycle riding and erection problems has not been proved.

A vasectomy usually does not cause an erection problem. But pain after the operation may affect sexual performance for a while. And if a man was not comfortable with his decision to have a vasectomy, or is having second thoughts, it could affect him psychologically.

Psychological causes of erection problems include depression (which also has a physical component), anxiety, stress, grief, or problems with current or past relationships. These interfere with the erection process by distracting the man from things that would normally arouse him. Erection problems in men younger than 40 who have no physical risk factors are more likely to be caused by psychological factors than physical causes.

WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise

Diet and Depression

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:12:00 +0000

Unfortunately, there isn't a one-size-fits-all diet plan that can help control depression. In fact, no research has indicted that a specific eating plan will help you manage the symptoms or effects of depression.

The good news is that while certain foods may not completely eliminate the symptoms of depression, sticking to a healthy and well-balanced diet and keeping a healthy weight may help in the overall treatment of depression. Here are some tips for making the most out of your healthy diet.

Managing Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3 fatty acids have plenty of known health benefits, including possibly helping slowing the growth of cancerous tumors. Scientists have also discovered evidence linking a deficit of omega-3 fatty acids and depression. Specifically, research indicated that cultures that consume small amounts of omega-3 fatty acids have a higher incidence of depression. Other research indicates that those consuming little or no seafood, which is rich in omega-3s, are more likely to suffer from depression. To make sure you're getting enough, eat fish, especially salmon and tuna, as part of a balanced diet. Nuts and dark green leafy vegetables are also good sources of omega-3s.

Carb Up – Calm Down

If you're suffering from depression, the Atkins Diet may not be the right choice for you. That's because eating foods that are high in carbohydrates (such as pastas and breads) naturally raises the amount of serotonin in the brain. And as the level of serotonin in the brain rises, anxiety levels drop, making it easier to calm down. So go ahead and indulge with that bagel, but remember it's still important to make the right choices when it comes to carbs. Whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables supply carbs as well as fiber and nutrients without a lot of extra sugar.

Double Up on Vitamin D

Vitamin D has also been shown to increase the levels of serotonin present in the brain, but it is unclear precisely how much vitamin D is the right amount. The strongest research points to vitamin D being particularly helpful in relieving the effects of seasonal affective disorder. Speak to your doctor to determine is taking a supplement or trying to increase the vitamin D in your diet is right for you.

Seek Out Selenium

Selenium is an element that is essential for good health, and several research studies have suggested a link between selenium deficiencies and depression. Some additional research studies have seemed to indicate that taking selenium may in fact actually decrease feelings of depression. Selenium can be found in nuts, whole grains, beans, seafood and lean meats. Too much selenium can be toxic, however, so talk to your doctor before taking any selenium supplements.