tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31413277758794184312023-11-15T09:32:39.266-08:00Slim | weight loss | healthyThe slim weight loss and healthy battle is one that many have fought, and it often seems, only the lucky win. This isn't entirely true. No matter what kind of fight, or journey, you're facing, the key to finding and enjoying success is ensuring you have the right tools...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141327775879418431.post-14412259470428656512011-08-07T06:19:00.000-07:002011-08-07T06:20:46.117-07:00Tuning Into Your Hunger Cues: Are You Eating to Fill a Corner or a Cavern?By <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Andrea_Amador">Andrea Amador</a></p><br /><br /><br /><p>One of the biggest challenges many American women face is knowing when to end a meal. Pop quiz.</p><p>When you eat, how do you know when to stop?</p><p>a) when your plate is clean<br /><br>b) after everyone has finished eating<br /><br>c) when the food is all gone<br /><br>d) when you're full</p><p>If you answered, d) when you're full, you're right. You probably have a healthy weight and you're maintaining it effortlessly because you are able to eat until your physical hunger is satisfied. But many people who struggle with their weight don't have a strong connection to their bodies, so they're not able to stop eating until they get to the point of being stuffed. Here are some tips to help you to know when to stop eating.</p><p><em><strong>Internal vs. External Cues</strong></em></p><p>Last year Cornell University researchers studied groups of people from the U.S and France to understand how they knew when to stop eating. They discovered that those who relied on external cues (outside signals such as a clean plate, an empty box or carton or the end of a television program were heavier because they ate more food.</p><p>Sometimes it's heartbreaking to have to put your fork down. Isn't it?</p><p>Can you relate? If you get where I'm coming from, then you know what it's like to be so disconnected from your body that you just don't feel satisfied after the meal is over. Perhaps you feel compelled to eat more than your tummy can comfortably hold, which in reality is not very much. It's a well known fact that your stomach is just about the size of your closed fist, somewhere around a 2 cup capacity.</p><p>Despite what you may have been told, eating beyond that point doesn't mean that you're a pig or have no self control and you're most definitely not alone. Here's a story of mine that shares a discovery that I made that can help you to stop mourning after your meals.</p><p><em><strong>Feeling the Pain of Ending a Meal</strong></em></p><p>Before I made the decision to stop dieting, it was nearly impossible for me to resign myself to ending a meal. It felt like every meal would be my last and I was always worried about not having enough food, so I just kept eating. It didn't matter what I ate, just as long as I was chewing. I justified the reason as being that I was still hungry, but now I know that it wasn't physical hunger that drove my appetite. It was my frayed emotions, my level of exhaustion, an overcommitted schedule, and my inability to say, "No" to people, that kept me eating to fill what I used to call, "my bottomless pit." If you can relate to eating just because food is present... then I'd like to share this insight with you.</p><p><em><strong>Eating to Fill A Corner</strong></em></p><p>One morning as I was sitting down to breakfast at about 7:30 a.m., ready to enjoy 1/2 of a cinnamon raisin bagel with margarine along with a nice, hot, steamy mug of peppermint tea with sugar and lemon, I thought of something that I learned many years ago.</p><p>Back in the day when I lived in one of the apartment buildings that I managed, I used to be neighbors with a french woman named, "Princess D'Or." Princess and I would often spend time together. One day she invited me over to enjoy a lovely roast duck dinner with wild rice stuffing, roasted potatoes and apricot glaze. She used to put the potatoes beneath the duck so that they absorbed all the fat and juices as the duck roasted.</p><p>At the time, I was a huge fan of duck and I served myself a monstrous portion. She put a small amount on her plate. As we were eating and talking, I watched her curiously as she picked at her food and ate small bits. It seemed to me that she was concentrating intently on what she was eating. Curious and wanting to know more, I asked her what she was doing.</p><p>She told me that since she often makes this meal, she only wanted to eat enough to fill a small corner of her tummy. When we got up from the meal, I could tell from the sensations in my body that I had really overdone it, and as my Nana used to say, "I was eating with my eyes and ignoring my stomach." I was groggy and feeling pretty awful. I knew that I had to excuse myself to go home next door to take a nap in my apartment. She on the other hand was excited and filled with energy and couldn't wait to finish a piece of art work that she was painting. After thanking her for the lovely meal, we bid our goodbyes and went our separate ways.</p><p>As those memories twirled 'round in my head, I looked down at the bagel in my hand, I noticed that there was one lonely little raisin in what was supposed to be a cinnamon raisin bagel, which had absolutely no flavor of cinnamon whatsoever. I cut about 1/3 of the bagel out of the 1/2 and I proceeded to spread it with margarine. I took a bite and noticed that it had nearly no flavor. Then I took another bite and noticed that my observation was the same, Yuck! no flavor. So I left the rest of the bagel 1/2 on the counter and I made a mental note to toss it to the birds later. I decided to take my peppermint tea upstairs and share my observations with you.</p><p>Today I really understand what Princess meant by eating to fill a corner. Just those couple of bites of tasting that nasty 'raisin' bagel were enough to take the edge off of my hunger, which was strong enough that it prevented me from focusing on what I was writing. So I knew I was hungry, but unlike that night where I became one with Princess' duck, I didn't want to feel that sensation of being overstuffed and unproductive. Next when I get hungry, whenever that is, I'll probably make myself a couple of lightly scrambled eggs, because I know that I don't have to limit myself to 3 squares a day. I can eat anything and anytime I want.</p><p>How about you? Are you eating to fill a corner or a cavern? Do you know beforehand how much you want to eat, and if you do, what helps you to decide?</p><p>It's so important to learn how to pay attention to how your body feels and what you need/want. By doing that, you'll feel so good and be able to eat whatever you want.</p><p>Even on weekend mornings, when most dieters plan to overeat, I don't tend to eat a big breakfast. If on the rare occasion I do, then I won't eat until dinner time. It's not a question of depriving myself. It's just that my stomach isn't comfortable anymore feeling so stuffed and when I do feel too full, I'll wait until I'm good and ready to eat. It may be the next meal or not.</p><p>Maybe you're not aware of the feeling in your stomach. You're not alone. Here are some tips to help you know when to stop eating:</p><p><em><strong>Maximum Satisfaction: </strong></em>Living in the land of butter, cream, cheese, bread and wine, the French are no strangers to the idea of getting maximum satisfaction from their food. There dieting is considered a dirty word, because they don't fear fat and richer foods. Because their heavier meals are more satisfying and calorie dense, it is easier for their stomachs to register satisfaction because fat is more satisfying and stays longer in the body. The French are accustomed to tuning into the sensation in their bodies to know when to end their meals, eating only until they feel satisfied and no more.</p><p><em><strong>Savor each bite</strong></em>: The romantic French have a similar attitude toward eating as they do toward lovemaking. Savor the moment. When you eat your next meal, pay close attention to the flavors, richness, aroma and texture of your food.</p><p><em><strong>Hari Hachi Bunme:</strong></em> The Japanese also rely on internal cues to guide them to know when to stop eating. They have a saying that recommends "Hara hachi bunme", which means "Eat until you are 80 percent full." Like the French, the Japanese also eat slowly, enjoy their food for it's flavor, eating much smaller portions than Americans.</p><p>But you may still be having trouble knowing when to stop. Here's a bit more help:</p><p>Most of the time we're just not aware of how our body feels unless we're directed to pay attention. So for example you may not have noticed the sensation in your knee until something reminds you to think about your knees.</p><p>Find a quiet spot where you can sit alone for a few moments. Put your hand over your stomach and close your eyes, tilting your eyes down toward your stomach. Just to remind you--Your stomach is in the upper portion of your belly beneath your rib cage. Notice how it feels now.</p><p>Have you just eaten? Is your last meal sloshing around in there? Does your tummy feel peaceful or does it hurt? If your body could talk, what would it say?</p><p>Each time you sit down to eat, let your body tell you what's right for you. What's your plan today? Will you eat to fill a corner or a cavern? And if you're eating to fill a cavern, what part of you is feeling empty?</p><p>If you'd like more help to reconnect with your body or to discuss other types of emotional eating challenges you may be facing, I'd like to invite you to join my Juicy Woman Yahoo Group. On that discussion board, you'll learn tips and strategies all geared to help you make peace with food and friends with your body.</p><p>For more tips, tools and inspiration designed to support you on the road to non diet weight control, so that you can reclaim your power over food, love your body and yummy up your life read Andrea's Juicy Woman blog at <a target="_new" href="http://www.thejuicywoman.blogs.com">http://www.thejuicywoman.blogs.com</a></p><p>And to get a free excerpt of her new book, "Lovin' the Skin You're In: The Juicy Woman's Guide to Making Peace with Food and Friends with Your Body," go to <a target="_new" href="http://www.thejuicywoman.com">http://www.thejuicywoman.com</a></p><br /><br /><p><br />Article Source: <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Andrea_Amador" target="_new">http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Andrea_Amador</a><br /><br /><br><a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Tuning-Into-Your-Hunger-Cues:-Are-You-Eating-to-Fill-a-Corner-or-a-Cavern?&id=3649618" target="_new">http://EzineArticles.com/?Tuning-Into-Your-Hunger-Cues:-Are-You-Eating-to-Fill-a-Corner-or-a-Cavern?&id=3649618</a><br /><br /><br><br /><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141327775879418431.post-45678661357341565122011-04-20T00:46:00.000-07:002011-04-20T00:53:11.346-07:00Essential Tips for Good Cardio WorkoutsBy <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Raquel_Bonner" >Raquel Bonner</a><br /><br /><br /><p>There is more to losing weight than just changing what and how much you eat. Without the balance of a healthy diet and the addition of regular exercise to your routine, your weight loss will be slow and plateau more often.</p><br /><p>Good cardio workouts are the easiest way to not only get your body active to help you lose weight but they actually strengthen your heart as you do so.</p><br /><p>One of the best cardio activities to pick up, particularly for those just beginning a workout routine is walking, jogging, and eventually running. The reason these activities fit into the category of good cardio workouts is because each one is a process that takes time.</p><br /><p>Losing weight can happen quickly depending on your body type. Sustaining the weight loss and building muscle in its place is the most difficult aspect of improving your health.</p><br /><p>When starting a walking routine:<br /><br><br /><ul><li>Choose shoes that are right for the job. You do not want to start exercising in sandals or flats.</li><br /><li>Find a place relatively close to your home. This creates convenience and keeps you on track.</li><br /><li>Choose an area that is not all flat. Try to find some hills or parks where the terrain is engaging. Boredom during exercise is one of the reasons routines do not stick.</li><br /><li>Do not exercise alone. Find a walking, jogging, or running partner for accountability and support.</li></ul></p><br /><p>Another type of good cardio workout is swimming. While this may become more difficult in the winter months, swimming is a full-body workout meaning that it takes every muscle in your body in order to successfully move about in the water.</p><br /><p>It is also a good starting workout for heavier people and those with bad joints because it takes the pressure off of the body and makes for a quicker recovery time. Swimming also leads to fewer injuries than any other type of workout because of the lack of pressure and also burns more calories than most workouts.</p><br /><p>Good cardio workouts are not limited to being done without the use of machinery. Stationary bikes, or elliptical machines, are perfect for people looking to begin cardio workouts but may live in areas where there are not many parks such as high-population urban areas, or the weather does not permit swimming.</p><br /><p>They are widely available in every gym in the country and, unlike some of the machinery, you will not need hours of training from someone who works at the gym to use them. They are also not super expensive so it gives you the option of buying one for your home, saving the monthly gym membership fee.</p><br /><p>Good cardio workouts are the most beneficial form of exercise for brand new participants in the exercise world to gym veterans looking to sustain their body type.</p><br /><p>They help to strengthen the heart while burning far more calories than the majority of other workouts and are not at a level of intensity so high that only body builders can achieve lasting results.</p><br /><p>Personal Fitness Navigators can show you how to do a good cardio workout. Get The 7 Steps to Skinny Jeans at <a target="_new" href="http://www.columbuspersonaltrainers.com/">Columbus Fitness Trainers</a>.</p><br /><br /><p><br />Article Source: <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Raquel_Bonner" target="_new">http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Raquel_Bonner</a><br /><br /><br><a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Essential-Tips-for-Good-Cardio-Workouts&id=6021773" target="_new">http://EzineArticles.com/?Essential-Tips-for-Good-Cardio-Workouts&id=6021773</a><br /><br /><br><br /><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141327775879418431.post-63469260344983336542011-04-16T10:01:00.000-07:002011-04-16T10:04:52.907-07:00Essential Tips for Good Cardio WorkoutsBy <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Raquel_Bonner" >Raquel Bonner</a></p><br /><br /><p>There is more to losing weight than just changing what and how much you eat. Without the balance of a healthy diet and the addition of regular exercise to your routine, your weight loss will be slow and plateau more often.</p><p>Good cardio workouts are the easiest way to not only get your body active to help you lose weight but they actually strengthen your heart as you do so.</p><p>One of the best cardio activities to pick up, particularly for those just beginning a workout routine is walking, jogging, and eventually running. The reason these activities fit into the category of good cardio workouts is because each one is a process that takes time.</p><p>Losing weight can happen quickly depending on your body type. Sustaining the weight loss and building muscle in its place is the most difficult aspect of improving your health.</p><p>When starting a walking routine:<br /><br><ul><li>Choose shoes that are right for the job. You do not want to start exercising in sandals or flats.</li><br /><li>Find a place relatively close to your home. This creates convenience and keeps you on track.</li><br /><li>Choose an area that is not all flat. Try to find some hills or parks where the terrain is engaging. Boredom during exercise is one of the reasons routines do not stick.</li><br /><li>Do not exercise alone. Find a walking, jogging, or running partner for accountability and support.</li></ul></p><p>Another type of good cardio workout is swimming. While this may become more difficult in the winter months, swimming is a full-body workout meaning that it takes every muscle in your body in order to successfully move about in the water.</p><p>It is also a good starting workout for heavier people and those with bad joints because it takes the pressure off of the body and makes for a quicker recovery time. Swimming also leads to fewer injuries than any other type of workout because of the lack of pressure and also burns more calories than most workouts.</p><p>Good cardio workouts are not limited to being done without the use of machinery. Stationary bikes, or elliptical machines, are perfect for people looking to begin cardio workouts but may live in areas where there are not many parks such as high-population urban areas, or the weather does not permit swimming.</p><p>They are widely available in every gym in the country and, unlike some of the machinery, you will not need hours of training from someone who works at the gym to use them. They are also not super expensive so it gives you the option of buying one for your home, saving the monthly gym membership fee.</p><p>Good cardio workouts are the most beneficial form of exercise for brand new participants in the exercise world to gym veterans looking to sustain their body type.</p><p>They help to strengthen the heart while burning far more calories than the majority of other workouts and are not at a level of intensity so high that only body builders can achieve lasting results.</p><p>Personal Fitness Navigators can show you how to do a good cardio workout. Get The 7 Steps to Skinny Jeans at <a target="_new" href="http://www.columbuspersonaltrainers.com/">Columbus Fitness Trainers</a>.</p><br /><br />Article Source: <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Raquel_Bonner" target="_new">http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Raquel_Bonner</a><br /><br /><br><a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Essential-Tips-for-Good-Cardio-Workouts&id=6021773" target="_new">http://EzineArticles.com/?Essential-Tips-for-Good-Cardio-Workouts&id=6021773</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141327775879418431.post-46911590832323433822011-04-08T21:31:00.000-07:002011-04-08T21:32:39.257-07:00Cardio Training and Sexual Performance - The Benefits of Cardio Exercise on Your Sex LifeBy <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=David_Dack" >David Dack</a></p><br /><p>Sexual performance is one those things that keeps our mind busy and worried whenever we think about the opposite sex and starting an intimate relationship. Most of these worries come out of the fear of not being able to live up to one's and the other's expectations.</p><p>The nightmare of crushing and burning before reaching the ultimate destination can be a dreadful experience that many people (especially men) never recover fully from.</p><p>However doing cardio exercise on a regular basis can eradicate most of these anxieties and fears. This type of training has too many benefits that can boost your sex life beyond your wildest dreams.</p><p><strong>The benefits of cardio exercise for sex </strong></p><p>Here is a complete list of the results you can reap if you do cardio exercise on a consistent basis:</p><p>- First of all cardio training strengthens the heart, lung capacity and muscles and this, usually lead to developing more stamina and power in the bedroom. Other areas of your life will improve as well.</p><p>- Cardio exercise such as running or biking are proven to be effective at fighting stress and reducing it drastically. If you are stressed out all the time, then you won't have even the desire to fulfill your lover's sexual needs at all.</p><p>- Sex itself can be cardio workout, hence improving your cardio power can result in better sexual performance.</p><p>- Exercising regularly can help you lose weight and develop a more toned and sexy body. This usually leads to a better self-image and a more positive outlook on life and thus, leading to a better social life..</p><p><strong>How much cardio is enough</strong></p><p>Doing 3 to 4 cardio sessions for more than 30 minuets a week are quite enough to developing stamina and lung power for better sexual performance. Activities such as running, biking or jump training are some of the best cardio programs you can perform.</p><p><strong>Overtraining kills sexual performance</strong></p><p>Too much of a good thing can be counterproductive and harmful. Therefore you should keep a keen eye on not doing too much cardio and risking a burnout. Overtraining will not only damage your sex life, it will also increase the likelihood of injury or even worse: chronic illness.</p><p>As a result, training within your current capability and respecting your body's limits are the prominent keys to enhancing your sexual performance while avoiding injury and health hazards altogether.</p><p><b>Want To Lose More Weight?...</b></p><p>Now I am about to share with you fat loss secrets that you will not find anywhere! For a limited time you can grab this special "Weight Loss By Running" FREE report at <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://runnersblueprint.com/weightlossrunning.html">http://runnersblueprint.com/weightlossrunning.html</a>.</p><p>If you really want to Lose Weight fast and forever, this is a proven step-by-step technique that can help. You can lose up to 5 pounds each week by just following this simple report. So what are you waiting for? <a target="_new" href="http://runnersblueprint.com/weightlossrunning.html">Click Here Now!</a></p><br /><br /><p><br />Article Source: <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=David_Dack" target="_new">http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=David_Dack</a><br /><br /><br><a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Cardio-Training-and-Sexual-Performance---The-Benefits-of-Cardio-Exercise-on-Your-Sex-Life&id=6125957" target="_new">http://EzineArticles.com/?Cardio-Training-and-Sexual-Performance---The-Benefits-of-Cardio-Exercise-on-Your-Sex-Life&id=6125957</a><br /><br>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141327775879418431.post-39133200852041506912011-04-05T21:25:00.000-07:002011-04-05T21:32:29.448-07:00Keeping Your Mouth Healthy With Good Dental Hygiene<p>Keeping Your Mouth Healthy With Good Dental Hygiene<br /><br />By <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Adriana_N">Adriana N</a></p><br /><br /><br /><p>Practicing good dental hygiene on a regular basis has many benefits. Most importantly, it will keep your teeth and gums healthy. Having a nice smile is a wonderful thing to have, and in order to keep it looking its best you must take care of it. Here are some helpful tips for building long lasting mouth care habits.</p><p>We learn at a very young age about the importance of brushing our teeth. This is one way to keep your teeth cavity free, and your gums disease free. You should brush after each meal, using a soft toothbrush and good toothpaste. Spending at least three to five minutes brushing, taking care to get in between each tooth will help to ward off cavities.</p><p>After brushing, you should floss in between teeth; not only to dislodge any food that has been left behind from brushing, but to clean the gums. Flossing will clean the spots that a toothbrush cannot reach. This will also keep your mouth feeling and looking fantastic.</p><p>Using a mouthwash that contains protection from plaque build up is also a smart idea. This is done after brushing and flossing, most times. Swishing it around your mouth for at least a half a minute, making sure it gets in between your teeth can benefit your all around dental health.</p><p>There are other things you can do to ensure the health of your mouth. Avoiding certain foods that will only wreak havoc on your teeth is a smart choice. Staying away from hard candies, which can break teeth if you bite down on them the wrong way is also recommended. Things like popcorn can get lodged between your teeth and in your gums, causing big problems.</p><p>When you do not take care of teeth and gums, you can be assured to suffer through many, many issues as a result. By not brushing properly, teeth can form cavities which can be very painful. Not only that, but it will cost a lot of money to get them fixed. If your gums are neglected, they can get infected. In extreme cases, your teeth can fall out for no good reason other than not taking care of them.</p><p>It is very important to visit your dentist on a regular basis. He or she can do all of the diagnostic testing needed to see where you are at with the state of your oral health. If you have cavities, they can fix them promptly. They can also detect the early stages of gum disease, and care for it before it gets bad. You should go to your dentist at least two times a year to get teeth cleaned professionally.</p><p>It is important to have good dental hygiene. Teeth are meant to last your entire lifetime. The better you take care of them, the longer you will enjoy a beautiful smile and a healthy mouth. Getting preventative care to ensure optimal oral health will ensure that you will keep your teeth long into your golden years. Always go to your dentist at the first signs of discomfort so they can fix what needs to be fixed promptly.</p><p>Wondering <a target="_new" href="http://www.aplusinstitute.ca/about-us/dental-hygiene-a-new-career-for-you">how to become a dental hygienist</a>? Enroll one of <a target="_new" href="http://www.aplusinstitute.ca/about-us/program-details">dental hygiene programs</a> and a member of Association of Career Colleges (OACC) to discover the career in dental health care.</p><br /><br /><p><br />Article Source: <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Adriana_N" target="_new">http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Adriana_N</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Keeping-Your-Mouth-Healthy-With-Good-Dental-Hygiene&id=6145648" target="_new">http://EzineArticles.com/?Keeping-Your-Mouth-Healthy-With-Good-Dental-Hygiene&id=6145648</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141327775879418431.post-56819946499552291742011-02-03T07:47:00.000-08:002011-02-03T07:49:20.441-08:00Staying in Shape Over 40 - What You Need to Know<div style="margin: 10px;"> Turning 40 can be a powerful and transient event even though many women believe that everything starts to change or even fall apart at 40. This doesn't have to be so! Women can stay strong and competitive, healthy and fit well over the age of 40. There may be some changes you need to make, but it is an important time for you to make these changes so that you can continue to stay in shape.<br /><br />Some basic dietary changes can help you to supplement your workouts and keep you strong. Calcium, for example, has always been important in a woman's diet, but it is critical to start supplementing calcium now if you haven't already. Bone density begins to decline and if this gets really bad, it can lead to osteoporosis later in life. Ginseng is an herb that can help to give you energy when you start to feel fatigue, and some people swear it is what helps keep them young. Consuming a lot of fruits and vegetables is crucial to keeping yourself young. Not only is it very healthy for your body, it is quite beneficial for your skin as well. Natural foods, especially fruits and vegetables, are full of antioxidants, and these help keep free radicals from destroying that youthful appearance of your skin. Also good are salmon and other foods such as almonds, flax and fatty fish which provide a strong source of Omega 3 fatty acids. Again, this is good for your heart health but also for your radiant skin.<br /><br />Staying in shape also means getting - or staying - physical, of course. You may discover aches and pains that you haven't noticed prior to turning 40. It's not because 40 is some magical age, but rather a useful timeline to gauge when women tend to start feeling less energetic, more rigid, or have tighter muscles than they used to. A fun and relaxing antidote to this is yoga. Yoga has been said to be the true fountain of youth! A good, long yoga session a few times a week or a simple practice of ten to twenty minutes daily can relax, tone and lengthen your muscles as well as your spirit. It also helps to de-stress your mind, which has been shown to have an effect on cortisol levels in the body. By reducing cortisol, you can help reduce the belly fat that may be more stubborn to remove these days. Any time of stress-relieving mechanism you use will help keep you young, but yoga is an especially good one.<br /><br />If yoga isn't really your speed, pick something that is. Maybe you enjoy spinning, or a step class or kickboxing. Whatever it is, don't stop now just because you've reached that dreaded age. Keeping active now is just as important as it was when you were twenty, if not more so. If your aches and pains feel like they are preventing you from doing what you like to do best, it probably means you need to stretch more. Stretching can be a wonderful tool to keep you young and keep your muscles supple and strong. It can help prevent muscle tears and help you reach new levels of fitness by warming up the muscles and ligaments, but it can also just feel great after a nice, long bout of exercise. If you run or bike, be sure to stretch the calves and quadriceps muscles as well as the hamstrings. If you like to partake in a class at your gym and there is a lot of jumping involved, make sure to stretch the ankles as well. Simply adding ten or fifteen minutes of stretching to your daily routine can make you feel years younger if you are faithful about it.<br /><br />Staying in shape doesn't just mean looking good or staying in good shape on the outside. Once you reach the age of forty, keeping up with regular doctor appointments becomes more important than it was in days past. Make sure to get a mammogram and screen for early detection of breast cancer. Make an appointment with your general practitioner for a complete physical. Consult with a dermatologist, and keep regular full-body skin checkups once or twice a year, which can help screen out skin cancer and suspicious moles that may crop up. If you used to see the eye doctor once every couple of years, cut that in half and see him once annually. Unfortunately, the eyes are quick to deteriorate as you age, and you will want to keep up with these check-ups for safety reasons, to be able to keep reading, and to check for signs of glaucoma and other age-related diseases.<br /><br />Nobody said getting older was fun, but it does not have to be painful. The age-old adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure applies to the aging process very well, and if you take these measures you too can age gracefully.<br /><br />Source: http://www.articlecircle.com/ - <a href="http://www.articlecircle.com/">Free Articles Directory</a><br /><br /><h2>About the Author</h2> Megan Hazel is a freelance writer who writes about health and fitness topics, similar to what consumers read in <a href="http://www.magazines.com/ncom/mag?mid=3026">Oprah Magazine</a> </div> <!-- /Block_printview -->Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141327775879418431.post-4313959632784850582011-01-30T02:39:00.000-08:002011-01-30T02:40:11.780-08:00Physical Fitness and Weight Loss - Getting Started On The Right PathBy <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Bruno_Saleme" >Bruno Saleme</a></p><br /><br /><br /><p>Fitness and weight loss has become a huge problem because people think of it as a problem. Here's where the problem is: over 90% of people you see at the gym are generally fit and in good shape. But the people who need it the most are never there!</p><p>First thing we need to get out of our heads is that exercising is hard, or exercising is a chore because when we learn to love it, no one will have any issues with over weight ever again. So how can we learn to love it?</p><p>You will learn to love it when you start seeing the results, so as you can see, you will have nothing initially to start with but your hopes and desires of getting a better body.</p><p>So how can get started?</p><p>Fitness is a lifestyle and it is something you need to be doing repeatedly all the time. But before we get to the point where it is completely part of us and it is something we are addicted to, there's a short ugly phase we need to go through. We all went through our ugly phase when we were growing up, but you need to realize that this phase goes away! So first step, you have to force yourself to exercise because it is something you are not used to. First time will be hard, but the second is guaranteed to be easier, and it just get easier from there until you become addicted.</p><p>It is all in taking the first step and getting it done!</p><p>However, even the ugly phase does not have to be ugly. You can still make it something very fun and something you look forward to by adding some flavours to it. Get a workout buddy you like and make it a bonding experience, so that the focus is not entirely on the act of exercising. It becomes more of an experience and a social event you will look forward to!</p><p>So what's the conclusion of the start?</p><p>The start will take some force from you to get it started, and only you can provide that force, but once it gets started, you will find yourself enjoying a new life, a better body, and feeling like a kid again.</p><p>There is one big thing we recommend you do in your exercises that will help you get started easier and help you achieve significantly better results. This thing is making it fun! you need to get a workout buddy and make it your thing to go workout everyday or every other day. This will make you love it even more and it will ensure you get more done by creating outside accountability and competition from each other.</p><p>Hope you enjoyed and I look forward to posting more tips!</p><p>To Your Health,</p><p>Bruno Saleme</p><p>To learn more about weight loss and weight loss techniques, get your full <a target="_new" href="http://www.voidthefat.com/">Weight Loss Report</a> for no charge today!</p><p>To learn more about fitness and exercising, <a target="_new" href="http://www.voidthefat.com/">Click Here</a>.</p><br /><br /><p><br />Article Source: <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Bruno_Saleme" target="_new">http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Bruno_Saleme</a><br /><br /><br><a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Physical-Fitness-and-Weight-Loss---Getting-Started-On-The-Right-Path&id=5770559" target="_new">http://EzineArticles.com/?Physical-Fitness-and-Weight-Loss---Getting-Started-On-The-Right-Path&id=5770559</a><br /><br /><br><br /><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141327775879418431.post-10532575160303725352011-01-13T05:34:00.001-08:002011-01-13T05:34:58.596-08:00Cardio Before or After Weight Training<strong>Author: <a title="David Martens" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/david-martens/436265">David Martens</a></strong><br /><br /><p>A lot of people wonder whether they should do their <a href="http://www.notyouraveragefitnesstips.com/best-fitness-tips/should-i-do-cardio-before-or-after-weights">cardio before or after weights</a>. The answer isn't so simple though. Various factors greatly determine if doing cardio before or after weights makes the most sense for you. Perhaps the number one, biggest influence in this answer is your individual fitness goals. Goals such as getting fit overall, bulking up your muscles and losing those extra pounds helps you decide on how hard you are going to hit the workout routines; your intensity and determination can help decide the order of your routine. <br /><br />Besides your overall aim in working out, also need think about the following things when figuring out if you will do weight training first or cardio first. <br /><br />1. Intensity of each component: are you performing a simple aerobics routine of steady state cardio or high intensity interval training (HIIT)? Do you perform low rep, heavy lifting or high rep training to failure?<br /><br />2. Duration of each component: is cardio a marathon or short but intense session?<br /><br />3. Conditioning: how do your muscles feel after cardio vs. weights? What fatigues you more?</p><br /><p>4. Motivation - Do you have a personal preference as to which exercise you want to do first? Are you more focused earlier in your workout or later?<br /><br />Doing cardio before weight training was proven to be beneficial in a small study of ten men done by Brigham Young University. The findings are as follows:<br /><br />* They concluded that it is better to do weight training after cardio when the two would be performed in the same workout. * Participants burned more calories for a longer period when weight training was done after the cardio portion. * On average, participants found it more difficult to do the cardio after the weight training. <br /><br />Unfortunately, this study was only conducted on 10 individuals, so it isn't a hard fast finding by any means. Sure, there are good things to be said for doing cardio first, but what about melting away all the fat? <br /><br />When you think about it, it's very practical to do your cardio exercise after weight training. It is very beneficial for your energy level to be at its highest rate when you are lifting weights. It requires a lot of mental focus and physical coordination to successfully do weight training. A bulk of most cardio workouts involve the legs, making it extremely difficult to be able to do sets of heavy squats following a 45-minute cardio workout. That being said, the inverse is also true in that trying to run after doing heavy squats isn't the easiest thing in the world either.<br /><br />I do think that it's a good idea to either separate your cardio and weight training sessions into different days, or to do weights and then cardio, I also suggest the following as overall goals: <br /><br />1. You can increase your endurance by doing cardio first; that can be done using high intensity interval training. <br /><br />2. You can increase muscle by doing weights first, then cardio; both need a great focus and energy to perform well. <br /><br />3. Burn fat: it depends! Many beginners benefit from doing cardio before weight training because they can burn more calories by performing a longer cardio routine relative to a weight training routine which tends to fatigue them faster. However, if you are advanced in your exercise routine, you could do a series of resistance training followed by cardio to help maximize fat burning due to an accelerated release of fatty acids and HGH into the bloodstream.</p><br /><p>4. Improve health: order has no impact when it comes to improving overall health<br /><br />The bottom line is that there is no clear answer to the question: should I do cardio before or after weights? Doing cardio work before weight training will increase your cardio endurance, however doing cardio work after weight training will help you to bulk up the size and strength of your muscles. You must decide which order benefits you the most and helps you reach your fitness goals best.</p><p>Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/fitness-articles/cardio-before-or-after-weight-training-3699201.html" title="Cardio Before or After Weight Training">http://www.articlesbase.com/fitness-articles/cardio-before-or-after-weight-training-3699201.html</a></p><br /><strong>About the Author</strong><br /><br /><p>Dave has been an avid fitness fanatic for the past 15 years. 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But, the machine is only one part of the equation and that's why some people feel scammed when they buy stuff on TV - they use it for a week and when they don't look like a super model its the machine's fault.<br /><br /><br /><br />When used correctly, elliptical trainers can be fitness super machines. The cross training motion and the ability to change resistance levels makes it infinitely more versatile than a treadmill. You can get a full upper and lower body workout on just one machine. 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Fitness equipment and gym machines are among the best investments that you can make for yourself. These exercise machines and bikes once bought can be used for decades, ensuring life-long good health. In addition, fitness equipment for your own home gymnasium means you can work out whenever you want and in any weather. <br /><br /><br /><br />Regular gymming and exercising has a huge number of benefits. It increase the body"��s stamina, boosts immunity, enhances blood circulation, ensure energy and enthusiasm for the whole day and also keep skin, hair and eyes healthy and youthful. There are various kinds of fitness equipment and gym machines. Choose the ones best suited for your regime. <br /><br /><br /><br />Treadmills<br /><br />Treadmills are a non-fussy and enjoyable way of exercising. Just put on some music and start! Walking and jogging are among the best activities for ensuring fitness. The Exerpeutic Fitness Walking Electric Treadmill is a convenient portable treadmill. 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There are many more you can find as well.</p><br /><br /><p>Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/weight-loss-articles/how-to-shred-the-fat-off-your-belly-with-cardio-826762.html" title="How to Shred the Fat Off Your Belly With Cardio">http://www.articlesbase.com/weight-loss-articles/how-to-shred-the-fat-off-your-belly-with-cardio-826762.html</a></p><br /><br /><strong>About the Author</strong><br /><br /><p><P>To help you along we created a Down and Dirty High Intensity Cardio Series that you can follow for free when you visit <A href="http://www.mcnewsletters.com./" target="_new">http://www.mcnewsletters.com.</A><br />If you'd like a <A href="http://www.blackbookofsecrets.com/" target="_new">complete<br />program for fast weight loss</A>, you can purchase our <B>Black Book<br />of Secrets</B>- 61 Fast Fat Loss Tips, Tricks and Techniques.</P><br /><P>Michael Collins- Helping Ordinary People Sculpt Extraordinary<br />Bodies</P></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141327775879418431.post-51614297893497610652010-09-23T05:08:00.000-07:002010-09-23T05:11:26.409-07:00Kettlebell Workouts For Women Youtube<strong>Author: <a title="Yogesh Bailw" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/yogesh-bailw/610015">Yogesh Bailw</a></strong><br /><br /><br /><p>I was still able to get some good workouts in over the weekend because I brought my 20kg kettlebell with me in the trunk of the mini-van. 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Change the way you eat and you will start to notice the difference right away. Replace high calorie, high sugar snacks with fruit and vegetables. If you normally have a side of fries, change it to a small salad or a cup of fruit salad. Increase your protein and fiber intake. Protein increases your metabolism so your body uses more calories for energy and burns fat. Fiber helps to make you feel fuller quicker. Make sure you eat breakfast. Many people's downfall is that they skip breakfast. They are actually hurting themselves by doing this. By eating breakfast you are actually jump starting your metabolism for the day. A faster metabolism allows you to burn sugar and fat in your body. When your metabolism slows down, your body goes into fat storing mode rather than fat burning mode, which can hinder weight loss.<br /><br />Remember portion size is important. Even if you are eating the right foods, if you are overeating you're not helping yourself. 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This keeps you from overeating at larger meals. Keep healthy snacks (portioned out) around you all the time. Nuts and dried fruit are good healthy snacks that can be kept at work, in your car or on your person.<br /><br />Although exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, you can't just jump into it and expect to be able to do everything at once. Muscles atrophy overtime if not used. It takes time for muscles to rebuild themselves. Set goals for yourself. If you haven't worked out in a long time start out small and build up. Start out by walking 10-20 minutes a day. After a week increase your time. Try jogging for a couple minutes to increase your heart rate. Always stretch before and after working out. Stretching relieves tension that builds up in the muscles. Yoga and Pilates are good stress relieving exercises that are good for stretching and flexibility.<br /><br />Don't try to make all of these changes at once. You may be overwhelmed by all the changes and don't stick with them. Start by making one or two small changes until they become habit, and then add another. Soon you will be on the right track to losing the weight you want to!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br><br>Graduated with a BA in exercise science and have worked in the medical field since. My focus is alternative medicine however all aspects of health interest me. 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Here, on this machine unlike a usual treadmill or stair climber, you can gracefully protect your joints and lower back from any injuries during the workout. <br /><br />The TreadClimber comes with two platforms instead of usually single flat walking belt you mostly see on the treadmills. There is a mechanism by which each platform rises separately, so when you put your foot on left platform it will go down while right one moves up. <br /><br />The footboards provided on each side of the TreadClimber makes it quite easy for you to get on or off from the running machine without losing your balance.<br /><br />Instead of mimicking a walking motion as we see on treadmills, the pedals provided on this machine provide with up-down motion while at the same time the treads continue spinning like usual treadmill. This helps in creating a walking pattern which though may look awkward in the start, would prove to be a really intense workout even at very low intensity once you get used to it. <br /><br />Here you get some extra benefits of climbing too: like conditioning of heart, some fast calorie burn and good toning of lower parts of your body.<br /><br />Most suitable for person with weight up to 280 pounds, the TreadClimber offers you 12 resistance stages which ensures that you are constantly increasing your stamina and toning of body and also making significant cardiovascular gains. Once you get used to walking on this treadmill/ climber pedals, you may experience burn in legs after each workout and could see amazing improvements in your body and shape of your legs as time goes by. With this machine you will see good muscle formation in your lower body area along with usual fat loss in the body. These positive changes will motivate you to keep on enhancing and improving your tTreadClimbing walking sessions. <br /><br />TreadClimber TC3000 is made from superior grade carbon steel and is 46" (W) x 55" (H). Weight of each of the model is 185 pounds. For model TC 3000 Bowflex gives 3 years motor warranty and two years on the machine parts. For TC 1000 warranty stands for one year only. The cost of TreadClimber TC3000 is $1799 whereas model TC1000 costs $1400.<br /><br />The handles of TC3000 are small but adequate for the exercise sessions as well as from the safety point of view. The floorboards in the machine make it extremely safe. Children should be kept away from the fitness machine for the safety reasons.<br /><br />As compared to TC1000 the console of TC3000 is very impressive. There are even holders on each side of the console for the water bottles. You also have the facility to halt the machine in the emergency situations with the help of safety key. 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She has cut down considerably on the rice milk, still have a little on her rice cereal each morning, but that's the only time. <br /> <br />There are some grains recommended in the "Complete Candida Yeast Guidebook" through four phases of the candida diet. It says popcorn may be enjoyed occasionally, depending on your tolerance for it. It also says whole grains (cooked only in the first phases) such as oats, barley, brown rice, buckwheat (no wheat despite the name), and Quinoa. 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Most importantly, thigh exercises are most effective when combined with aerobic exercise and a healthy diet.<br /><br />This means that women must not only do the right thigh exercises, but also include aerobic exercise and sound nutrition to get best results. The following exercises are the most effective front thigh exercises for women. The routine also includes inner thigh and rear thigh exercises.<br /><br />For best results, start with 15-20 repetitions and one set. Increase gradually to 2 sets. Complete the routine at least 2 times a week for best results. This is an effective beginner to intermediate toning program. Please remember that these numbers are general guidelines only. For an optimum program tailored to your needs, please consult a certified personal trainer. If you have any injuries or medical ailments, please obtain a physicians clearance before starting any exercise program.<br /><br />Wall Squat: Front Thigh Exercise.<br />Starting Position: – Place your upper back against a smooth wall. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, toes pointed slightly outward. Distribute your body weight equally between both feet and lean back against the wall. Movement: – Inhale, keeping your heels in contact with the floor at all times, slowly lower into a squat position while sliding down the wall. Exhale as you slowly straighten your legs, keeping your head and chest up, returning to the starting position. Repeat as required.<br /><br />Standing Dumbbell Squats: <strong>Front Thigh Exercise</strong>. <br />Starting Position:- Hold a dumbbell in each hand and allow them to hang down at your sides. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, toes pointed slightly outward. Distribute your body weight equally between both feet. Movement:- Inhale, keeping your heels in contact with the floor at all times, slowly lower into a squat position. Exhale as you slowly straighten your legs, keeping your head and chest up, returning to the starting position. Repeat as required. 5 lb dumbbells work well, but you can start with 2 lbs and then work your way up to 5 lbs within 3-5 weeks.<br /><br />Lunges: <strong>Front Thigh Exercise</strong>. <br />Starting Position: – Assume a standing position with your feet slightly less than shoulder width apart. Grasp a barbell with a wider than shoulder width grip and place it across your shoulders. Movement: – Inhale, keeping your back vertical and slightly arched, slowly step forward with one leg making a long stride, lowering your body down slowly until your rear knee lightly touches the floor (if you cannot go as low as this, then work your way up to it over 2-3 weeks). Exhale and shift your weight backwards, taking one step (or 2-3 small steps if that sounds difficult) to return to the starting position. Repeat on the other side. Remember to consult your doctor before this or any other knee exercises if you have had any knee trouble!<br /><br />Lying Face Down: <strong>Front Thigh Stretch</strong>. <br />Starting Position: Lie on your stomach on a matt with your legs together. Movement: Reach behind you and grasp your right ankle with your left hand. Pull your right heel up as far as you can. Hold this position for thirty seconds. Repeat as required on other side. Please remember to hold for 10 seconds for this stretch.<br />Seated Split Stretch: Inner Thigh Stretch. <br />Starting Position: Sit on an exercise matt and spread your legs as far as you can. Movement: Lean to your right side and reach for your toes. Rest your hands on your toes or at your ankle. Hold this position for thirty seconds. Repeat as required on other side.<br /><br />Seated Butterfly: <strong>Inner Thigh Exercise</strong>. <br />Starting Position: Sit on an exercise matt with your back straight. Movement: Bring the soles of your feet together and pull them in as close to your body as you can. Allow your hands to rest on your feet or to apply light pressure to your thighs. Hold this position for thirty seconds. Hold this position for 10 seconds. You will find this most effective if you gently push your knees down using your hands, be careful not to push too much.<br /><br />Seated Hip Twist: <strong>Outer Thigh And Rear Thigh Exercise</strong>.<br />Starting Position: Sit on an exercise matt with your legs straight out in front of you. Movement: Bend your right knee and place your right foot over your left leg. Wrap your arms around your right knee and gently pull it in towards your left shoulder. Hold this position for thirty seconds. Repeat as required on other side. Remember to hold for 10 seconds.<br /><br />Lying Leg Pull: <strong>Total Thigh Exercise.</strong> <br />Starting Position: Lie on your back on an exercise matt with your knees in the air and feet flat on the floor. Movement: Bring your right heel to rest on your left thigh. Loop your hands around your left thigh and pull it towards your chest. Hold this position for thirty seconds. Repeat as required on other side. Remember to hold for 10 seconds in each set.<br /> <br /><br />Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/fitness-articles/thigh-exercises-for-women-70499.html<br /><br />About the AuthorFor more information and to register for free diet plans and grocery lists, visit http://www.best-weight-loss-programs.net/ , for exercises for women, visit http://www.toningforwomen.com and to train with Nitin, visit http://www.phonefitnesstrainer.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141327775879418431.post-17571114127331341052010-07-31T02:38:00.000-07:002010-07-31T02:59:07.081-07:0015 Things to Do While Waiting in a Doctor's OfficeBy <a href="[http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Shelley_Webb]">Shelley Webb </a><br /><br />As my father's health worsens, I am finding myself spending more time in emergency rooms, at out-patient testing facilities or at one of a myriad of physician's offices. If you are a care giver, then you have undoubtedly spent many hours in the physicians office with your care recipient too. Even if you AREN'T a caregiver, you will find these suggestions helpful during your own office visit waits. Some of them require a little advance preparation but are well worth the effort and will help you to accomplish more in your day.<br /><br />1. Delete photos from your digital camera<br />Browse through all the photos on your digital camera and delete the ones that you aren't going to print or add to your computer photoshop. If you have already uploaded them, then delete all of them.<br /><br />2. Write notecards, Birthday Cards or Thank You notes<br />I always keep a few notecards and thank you notes in my organizer so that when I have a few moments, I can hand write a quick greeting. People love receiving them and hand written notes have almost become a lost art.<br /><br />3. Catch up on your To Do Lists<br />This is a good time to go through your organizer and......organize. Cross off the things on your To Do list that you have accomplished, add new ones, check to see that you've not forgotten anything. Go through the address portion of your organizer to make sure that you've deleted any old addresses. <br />If you have an organizer for your care recipient, update that one as well. Are the medication lists current? Do you need to document any recent behavior changes? These are all things that take time and can be done while waiting.<br /><br />4. Bring a magazine from home<br />The magazines that you find in waiting rooms are never the ones that you truly want to browse through and I KNOW that you have unviewed issues of your favorite magazines at home (because there is never time to read them). Why not bring one or two with you? It will almost seem like an accomplishment to get through one.<br /><br />5. Clip coupons<br />Bring along the Sunday or Wednesday coupon inserts from your newspaper and clip the coupons that you can use on your next shopping trip. (An added bonus is that dementia patients, especially those with Alzheimer's, love to clip coupons. If you bring along a pair of dull scizzors, you can offer the insert to your care recipient after you've chosen the ones you will use yourself.)<br /><br />6. Bring a paperback book.<br />A small paperback book will fit easily into most women's purses and most men's briefcases. Bring one that is "easy reading" so that it won't require uninterrupted concentration. Paperback Sodoku or Crossword puzzle books are also good choices. They are easy to "come back to" and also stimulate the brain. One thing I have learned from my father's dementia is that I want to continue to exercise my brain.<br /><br />7. Check your e-mail.<br />If you have an iPhone or other e-mail accessible hand-held device, read through your e-mail and delete the items you won't need. It's a fairly mindless activity and one more item that you can check off your "to-do" list.<br /><br />8. Clean out your purse (or briefcase).<br />You may want to bring a small trash bag with you for this activity. Get rid of the broken sticks of gum, unnecessary receipts, and expired coupons and old copies of e-mail. It's something that I never seem to get around to doing at home, but am always "meaning to do". People may look at you a little strangely, but who cares? You will have a cleaner carry-all at the finish!<br /><br />9. Play hand held games.<br />This is a fairly obvious one and you probably already play the games that came with your cell phone. You might consider investing in a Playstation PSP or a Nintendo DS system as well. Many boomers are doing just that. Again, an added bonus is that your care recipient might be able to play too.<br /><br />10. Recipe Cards<br />Do you recall all those recipes that you have ripped out of magazines or scribbled on sheets of paper, always meaning to transcribe them to a REAL recipe card someday? Well, now's your chance to do that. Always carry a few recipe cards in your organizer and grab some of the recipes that you want to transcribe. You'll be able to put them in your recipe box and have less searching to do when you want to prepare that item again.<br /><br />11. Needlework<br />If you are one of those talented indivuals who can knit, crochet, cross-stitch, hand-sew, etc., by all means, bring your work with you to the office visits. Remember, a stitch in time saves nine.<br /><br />12. Journal<br />In our Beyond Coping Telesummit, Denise Brown talked about the importance of jounaling and how it can help to relieve stress and help to find answers to your care giving questions. Jounaling does not take a long time and can easily be done while waiting for a medical appointment. <br /> <br />13. Meditate<br />Because you probably don't know anyone sitting along with you in the waiting area, it is not rude to shut your eyes and connect to the wisdom with in you. Start by taking 3 long breaths and concentrate on your breathing. You will be calmer and still alert enough to hear your name when it is called.<br /><br />14. Listen to a Podcast<br />I normally don't suggest using a cell phone or listening to music on your iPod (in fact, many offices frown on that sort of thing) but I think that listening to a podcast (with ear phones) keeps you alert enough to hear your name called and seldom will you find yourself singing along to a podcast - at least not the ones to which I've listened.<br />You could learn a new language, learn more about your care recipient's condition, or even listen to last week's church sermon. <br /><br />I do think that soft, settling music (without words) may be good for your care recipient though.<br /><br />15. Write Lists<br />I have a book called List Yourself (as the way to self-discovery) by Ilene Segalove and Paul Bob Velick. Much like journaling, this book helps to explore your inner thoughts on such things as the components of your perfect day, all the magazines you subscribe to, your favorite food ingredients, etc. For people who love lists, this is a great book!<br /><br />So there you have it. With a little preparation, you should never go stir crazy while waiting for an appointment again!<br /><br />Shelley Webb has been a registered nurse for almost 30 years, with experience in the fields of neonatal intensive care, dialysis, case management and eldercare. When her father came to live with her in 2005, the advantages of her medical experience became clear. Due to his dementia and congestive heart failure, her father was not able to care for himself alone any longer and so she took over these duties.<br /><br />Having experienced the helplessness, frustration, overwhelm and even loneliness that caregiving for an aging parent brings, Shelley is well aware of the emotional and educational support that caregivers need and so she began The Intentional Caregiver web site. With its weekly newsletter, daily news updates and monthly audio interviews of experts in eldercare and supporting services, Shelley strives to encourage and educate caregivers so that they can be empowered to provide the best possible care for themselves while caring for their aging loved one(s).<br /><br />In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, raising chickens, ballet classes and wine tasting.<br /><br />Please see: <a href="http://www.IntentionalCaregiver.com">http://www.IntentionalCaregiver.com</a><br /><br />Article Source: <a href="[http://EzineArticles.com/?15-Things-to-Do-While-Waiting-in-a-Doctors-Office&id=4479970]">15 Things to Do While Waiting in a Doctor's Office</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141327775879418431.post-34771524101133719812010-04-14T18:01:00.000-07:002010-04-14T18:04:03.172-07:00Eat Healthy Foods to Stay Fit and Energeticby Jaret Grossman<br /><br /> Eating healthy includes foods that supply nutrients to preserve a robust lifestyle. These nutrients comprise of protein, carbohydrates, fat, water, vitamins, and minerals. Foods have a direct brunt on the immune system, emotions and energy levels. Eating healthy for a healthy existing is a precondition. A healthy diet of nutritional supplements is a whole range of foods from the categories of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, meat and beans, milk and dairy, and fats and oils. This proper diet when joint with work out amends the absolute health, foods burn fat and asserts a healthy weight. Eating healthy is an exceptional way to feel good, gain bounds of energy, in combination with the body staying firmer and vigorous through an entire lifespan.<br /><br />Nutrition experts suggest a diet should be rich in fruits and vegetables, because each of them comprises of different nutrients. A good way to comprise all of them is to eat healthy foods with all the colors of the rainbow such as Green is broccoli, Red is peppers, Yellow is a banana, Purple is eggplant, Orange is an orange and contain dark green vegetables like spinach, collard greens, carrots, sweet potatoes, and squash in the next.<br /><br />Health and Nutrition organizations transversely the world, advise 3 ounces or more of whole grains per day. They have the fiber and the germ together and hence, consist of more fiber, minerals, and vitamins than refined grains. Brown rice, bulgur, oatmeal, and barley are best examples of whole grains that can be incorporated in your daily meals.<br /><br />Meat is a good source of the protein and fatty acids. Health and Nutrition organizations suggest 5 1/2 ounces of meat including poultry and fish per day choose lean cuts and largely opt for chicken or fish. Eggs are also included in this category, and one egg equals a 1-ounce serving of meat.<br /><br />It is recommended to add milk and dairy products regularly in your meals. Otherwise, a combination of the above foods can be taken, provided the recommended calorie content remains the same.<br /><br />Always endeavor for nutritious food whether it's a take-away or home cooked. Remember eating healthy foods will keep you fit and energetic.<br /><br />Author is associated with health and nutrition organization and the main motto of the organization is to How to eat healthy food.<br /><br />Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Eat-Healthy-Foods-to-Stay-Fit-and-Energetic/1081789">http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Eat-Healthy-Foods-to-Stay-Fit-and-Energetic/1081789</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141327775879418431.post-65606013303475397972010-03-21T04:31:00.000-07:002010-03-21T04:40:39.981-07:00Cardio Circuit TrainingBy <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%5Bhttp://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Dane_C._Fletcher]">Dane C. Fletcher</a><br /><br /><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5RP3mQHAa-o&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5RP3mQHAa-o&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object><br /><br />Let's face it - cardio isn't the move fun thing around. Most of us would rather be washing dishes, changing diapers, or scrubbing the walls, rather than standing on the same machine for 30 to 45 minutes, plugging away endlessly on a path without finish. Your lungs burn, your arms and legs start to ache, and your mind is forced to deal with such an inordinate amount of boredom.<br /><br />Yes, we can all agree that cardiovascular training is necessary. Most people require about ten minutes per day, just to maintain healthy heart and lung function. A nice 25 to 30 minute romp with the cardio. Four times per week, is ideal for staying lean as a bodybuilder. And, if you're in the pre-contest phase preparing for a show, you're going to require up to 45 minutes of cardio, 4 to 5 times per week, in order to bring your body fat below 6% and make a mark at your local show.<br /><br />If you don't relish the thought of trudging away for 45 minutes on the same piece of machinery, why not mix it up? Split your cardio training into several different sessions. They will be completed one after another, with the only break being the time it takes to walk from one machine to the next. Here is how a sample workout could proceed.<br /><br />5 minutes walking<br /><br />Start on the treadmill. Use this as your warm-up, to bring your heart rate from normal to your desired range. You'll also bring blood into your arms and legs, which will make the next movement (running) easier and safer on the joints.<br /><br />5 minutes running<br /><br />Remain on the treadmill. Bump up your speed, but keep the elevation at zero. You have plenty of time to move up the incline. For now, we're going to keep the heart rate elevated with a steady run when we're at our freshest, for a full five minutes.<br /><br />7 minutes elliptical climber with high incline - low speed<br /><br />Now that you've certainly broken a sweat, move over to the elliptical. Get the incline jacked right up, but drop the speed from the treadmill. Thanks to the incline, your heart rate will remain high.<br /><br />5 minutes elliptical climber with medium incline - high speed<br /><br />Now it's time to drop the incline down a bit, and speed it up. This will keep the heart rate from falling, as it will be ready to do. It will also give your thighs a break from the painful incline romp they just faced.<br /><br />6 minutes rowing<br /><br />At this point your legs will be torched, but you need to keep your heart rate up. Jump to the seated rowing machine, and let your arms, shoulders and back do the work while you heart rate stays up.<br /><br />5 minutes descending speed stationary bike<br /><br />Finally, it's time to ramp things down. Hop on the stationary bike, and pedal for the remainder of your time. You just completed your 6th phase of cardio - how do you feel?<br /><br />Your body does not care what kind of cardio you're doing. As long as your heart rate stays at an elevated level in the desired heartbeat per minute range, you will see the results you desire. Good luck, and keep it fresh!<br /><br />Dane Fletcher is the world's most prolific bodybuilding and fitness expert and is currently the executive editor for BodybuildingToday.com. If you are looking for more <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%5Bhttp://www.BodybuildingToday.com%5D">bodybuilding tips</a> or information on weight training, or supplementation, please visit <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%5Bhttp://www.BodybuildingToday.com%5D">http://www.BodybuildingToday.com</a>, the bodybuilding and fitness authority site with hundreds of articles available FREE to help you meet your goals.<br /><br />Article Source: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%5Bhttp://EzineArticles.com/?Cardio-Circuit-Training&id=3941424]">Cardio Circuit Training</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141327775879418431.post-37401663284861393202010-03-15T01:31:00.000-07:002010-03-15T01:42:54.983-07:00Combining Strength Training With Cardio<a href="http://www.blogger.com/%5Bhttp://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Lisa_Simonelli_Rennie]"><br />By Lisa Simonelli Rennie</a><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2uEJKEWP3Fw&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2uEJKEWP3Fw&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />You do not necessarily have to separate cardio and strength training. They can be combined into one workout - however, this must be done properly. Cardio generally works the heart and lungs, and develops their endurance. Strength training develops the muscles. The two can be combined to develop both systems effectively.<br /><br />People generally think of cardio exercise as running, biking, or stair climbing. However, it can be much more than that. The goal of cardio workouts is to get the heart rate up to a certain level. What many people may not realize is that you can get your heart rate up using strength training as well. Cardio with weights can actually get the heart rate up as well.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Combining Cardio and Strength Training with Weighted Cardio</span><br /><br />You can incorporate "weighted cardio" into your routine, which involves getting a good cardio workout using standard weight training techniques. To make this work, you should ideally use weight sets that are relatively long, such as 25 reps per set. You should either rest for no more than 10 to 20 seconds, or not rest at all to keep the heart rate elevated. Choose strength training exercises that involve as many muscle groups as possible, such as squats or push-ups, and are relatively intense.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Combining Cardio with Strength Training</span><br /><br />If you'd rather not do "weighted cardio", you can still combine separate cardio and strength training in one routine. Combining cardio with weight training is possible, and doesn't necessarily have to compromise one or the other. You can change up your routine every time. For example, try dedicating about 75% of your routine to cardio, and the other 25% to strength training one day. The next day, do the reverse - perform 75% weight lifting, and the other 25% to cardio.<br /><br />Although it is possible to combine the two, it is important to note that too much cardio can actually inhibit your maximum strength gains with weight training. When you are trying to develop lean muscle mass, it's a good idea to not go too long or intense on the cardio, or you can risk interfering with muscle gains.<br /><br />When you are performing both weight training and cardio in the same workout, you should do your weight training first. This will keep enough fuel and energy to lift the heavy weights and develop muscle mass. Putting too much energy into the cardio first can limit your energy sources when you need to lift the weights.<br /><br />Try to combine cardio and strength training exercises that don't engage the exact same muscles. For example, if you plan on doing a heavy squat and lower body workout, try not to do an intense bike workout on the same day. Instead, choose swimming or cross-country skiing as your cardio exercise.<br /><br />Combining cardio and strength training in one workout is possible. All you need to do is plan out your routine properly in order to get the maximal gains in each sector.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/%5Bhttp://www.doublejoggingstrollersreview.com/schwinndoublejoggingstroller.html%5D">Lisa has been writing articles for many years. Come visit her latest website which reviews the best double jogging stollers</a>, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%5Bhttp://www.doublejoggingstrollersreview.com/instepjoggingstrollers.html%5D">brand name jogging strollers</a>, and great deals on these items.<br /><br />Article Source: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%5Bhttp://EzineArticles.com/?Combining-Strength-Training-With-Cardio&id=3801515]">Combining Strength Training With Cardio</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2