Health and Fitness Articles » Archive for August 2007
Diuretics for Weight Loss
.!. Many people turn to diuretics, both by prescription and herbal alternatives to those prescriptions like dandelion root. Is using diuretics for a quick and rapid loss of weight safe? A diuretic make you release water in your body. This loss of water can lead to dehydration which can lead to cramping, among other, more serious effects. The weight lost won’t be fat and won’t be permanent. Bodybuilders and models of all kinds use diuretics before … Read entire article »
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Ziploc Omelet Recipe
Here’s a new twist on an old favorite. Check out this recipe for boiling an omelet in a freezer bag. Ingredients: Ziploc Brand (or comparable) freezer bag 4 egg whites 1/2 cup shopped vegetables (your choice) Cooking Instructions Add eggs to freezer bag. Close bag securely. Shake bag vigorously. Open bag and insert chopped vegetables (I like onions, green pepper, hot sauce, and black pepper). Close bag while trying to get out all of the air space. You want the bag … Read entire article »
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More Weightlifting and No Cardio. Would it work?
Let’s say you were really bored with cardio and you questioned just how much your cardio before and after earch workout was helping you. Maybe you switch up your training routine and start doing supersets, trisets, and giant sets in place of cardio. You start to weight train like this because you notice that your heart rate skyrockets when you train quickly. Maybe you start circuit training whereby you complete all of your day’s weight … Read entire article »
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Avoid Ab Overkill
Try not to push your ab training too far while in a rush to have a beach-ready physique. If you do too much work without allowing ample time to recover on any body part, even your stomach, you could very well be wasting your time. You should be able to see great results from a 5 minute ab training session so why spend 30 minutes on it? Most likely, after that initial 5 minutes, you’re … Read entire article »
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Small Waist Good Health
Last Action Hero psp Your waist size could be an excellent indicator of your overall health and possibly a tell tale sign of how long you will live a healthy, productive life. The Full Monty ipod Man on Wire film The Secret of NIMH movie download Hallowed Ground dvd A lean six-pack set of abs can give you a great overall appearance, it also gives you health benefits. Generally speaking, the slimmer your waistline, … Read entire article »
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Anaerobic Aerobics Training
Is it just me or is training on cardiovascular machinery about as much fun as watching paint dry? I won’t lie. There are days when I simply don’t feel like hopping on that motionless bike or treadmill for yet another session of what seems to be an eternity in aerobic hell. On days like those I have to dig down deep to muster up the fortitude. I need to get my cardio done. Now … Read entire article »
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Cow Milk Better Than Soy Milk?
The Emperor’s Club movie download Juice dvd If you read the results of a study performed at McMaster University, you’ll see that they have have milk form cows does in fact do a body good. This is especially true when that body has just finished weightlifting. The researchers who performed this study had young men drink equal amounts of either skim milk or a soy milk drink immediately following a heavy weights strength training session. … Read entire article »
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Fat Loss Tip 20 of 20 – Try To Avoid Meals That Are Boring
The Illusionist video The Escapist movie Big Mommas House divx A diet plan or fat-loss plan doesn’t need to be boring to be effective. In fact, it’s not difficult to saty on track andmake great-tasting meals. Here are a few tips to ensure continued fat loss and meals that taste great. Barbecue, Grill, or Roast your meals. Make sure you let the fat drip away from the food. Replace saturated fat with stuff like vegetable oil … Read entire article »
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Fat Loss Tip 19 of 20 – Don't Skip Workouts
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Fat Loss Tip 18 of 20 – Eat More Salmon
If you are looking for a healthy dinner choice any night of the week—look no further—salmon is a great option for quick suppers or easy entertaining. One of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, salmon is a great way to add more protein to your diet. Omega-3 essential fatty acids are important building blocks of cell membranes and, like protein, may help athletes recover from strenuous exercise. Long-standing research has demonstrated unequivocally that salmon, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, guards against … Read entire article »
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Fat Loss Tip 17 of 20 – Diet Soda Is Bad
If you think you’re going to cut calories and lose weight by drinking diet soda all day, think again. Let’s talk about a few reasons why diet sodas are bad for you. Daily Intake of Artificial Sweeteners Is Dangerous. The carbonation in diet sodas can destroy your teeth. It’s believed that it could be eating away at your tooth enamel. The caramel coloring in sodas, diet or not, can stain your teeth…maybe even more than coffee. Diet colas … Read entire article »
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