Posts tagged: diet

Speed up your metabolism

When it comes to fat loss, we’re talking about metabolism. In other words, the amount of energy (kilojoules) our body needs to maintain normal day to day functions like breathing, digestion, circulation, temperature and tissue repair.

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The Dangers of Excess Body Fat

Most people’s primary motivation for weight management is to improve their appearance. Equally important, however, are the many other benefits of proper nutrition and regular exercise.

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10 Ways to Keep Your Fitness Plan on Track During the Holidays

Between Thanksgiving and the New Year, most of us will gain seven pounds as a result of indulging in extra helpings, snacking on holiday treats, having an extra glass of wine and exercising less.

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Beginners Guide to Getting Fit

The very thought of going from zero fitness and marshmallow softness to full stamina, firmness and energy can seem overwhelming. You can start and continue on a regular routine of exercise

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Health must be Earned and Learned

Re-examine your dietary habits — make sure your daily intake of food is nutritional. Slowly eliminate processed food (which is white flour and their products, french fries, cake, cookies etc.) and sugar from your eating habits.

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The true affects of Caffeine on our bodies

Caffeine is found in everything from face creams to coffee. But its effects aren’t yet fully known, reports Joanna Bounds.We’re a nation of drug users. We take our first hit in the morning and many of us continue throughout our working day

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A healthy immune system depends directly on what you eat

Your ability to maintain a healthy immune system depends directly on what you eat. In parts of the world where healthy, nutritious foods are in short supply, people frequently have weak immune systems

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Listen to Your Body, Experiment, and Customize to Your Diet

As with exercise, you should continually experiment to discover what works best for you. Creating the right diet plan for you should be a process of trial and erro

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Theres No Such Thing as Cheating

There’s no right or wrong way to eat. Healthy eating is all about motivation, balance, and flexibility. There will be times when you eat a high-fat meal or eat beyond fullness, or when your schedule gets so busy that you miss a work- out.

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Health must be Earned and Learned

Re-examine your dietary habits — make sure your daily intake of food is nutritional. Slowly eliminate processed food (which is white flour and their products, french fries, cake, cookies etc.) and sugar from your eating habits

Friday February 27th, 2009 in , , , | 1 Comment »