The Top 7 Death Foods Are:
1. Cooked Oil
2. High Fat Cheese
3. Fried Foods such as Potato Chips and French Fries
4. Doughnuts
5. Salt
6. Sausage, hot dogs
7. Pickled, smoked or barbequed meat
Bonus Item: Alcohol - not really a food, but it's so devastating it had to be added to my list.
These are effective foods for those attempting to die younger. How many of those people do you know?
Foods high in saturated fat and trans fat are consistently associated with high cancer rates. High Fat Cheese typically contain over 10 times as much saturated fat as fish and white meat chicken and turkey.
Salt has been consistently linked to stomach cancer and stroke even in populations that eat diets low in saturated fat.
Add the carcinogenic potential from heated and overcooked oils (usually trans containing) delivered in doughnuts and fries with the powerful cancer inducing properties of carbohydrates cooked at high heat (acrylamide formation) and you have a great cancer potion.
Needless to say, I advise people to avoid the foods on my “worst list” entirely. The best foods to eat are fresh fruits and vegetables. By making these foods the major portion of your diet, you can protect yourself magically against cancer and other serious diseases and extend your youthful vigor into later years.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Is Diet Soda really mean on Diet?
“In cyberland, they only drink Diet Soda.” All health issues of Aspartame and all the other crap in diet soda aside... In today’s world of free refills and super-sized soft drinks, it is no wonder why we are suffering from an obesity epidemic. A can of regular soda contains about 150 calories. The fact is, you can ask for as many refills of Diet Soda as you want, without the the fear of gaining weight (or adding too many calories) - but beware because both Regular soda as well as Diet soda both increase your chances of developing diseases like Candida.
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Saturday, November 14, 2009
Choosing the Right Food, Making the Right Choice...
Many restaurants (fast food or otherwise), now offer a variety of sides with your meal. If they are available, choose fruits or steamed vegetables as your sides instead of fries or onion rings. If you have trouble getting healthy foods in, then take 1-2 servings of a high quality greens supplement each day.
When cooking, use egg whites instead of whole eggs. Egg whites are low in fat and cholesterol, exactly the components of egg yolks. In addition, egg whites are high in proteins, which help in muscle building and weight loss.
It sounds obvious, but grilled, poached, or baked foods are much more healthy for you than fried or sautéed foods. Make the right choice. If at a restaurant, ask if they offer a healthier cooking option.
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When cooking, use egg whites instead of whole eggs. Egg whites are low in fat and cholesterol, exactly the components of egg yolks. In addition, egg whites are high in proteins, which help in muscle building and weight loss.
It sounds obvious, but grilled, poached, or baked foods are much more healthy for you than fried or sautéed foods. Make the right choice. If at a restaurant, ask if they offer a healthier cooking option.
To Learn More : CLICK HERE!
Friday, November 13, 2009
Learn More about Carbs..
Carbohydrates in the diet can be found in many places, including fruit, flour, bread, yams, potatoes, rice, pasta, oatmeal, beans, etc. There are different types of carbohydrates, including simple, medium and complex carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates are very easy for the body to break down and absorb, because their chemical structure is simple. But that does not make them good for you - in fact the simple carbohydrates are the worst kind to eat. Medium-chain carbohydrates are slightly more detailed in their structure, and will take longer for the body to digest and absorb, leading to a longer-lasting release of energy. Complex carbohydrates take the longest to break down and to be utilized by the body, resulting in a longer-lasting release of energy.
Carbohydrates second only to fat in being the most fattening of all the food types because they have the highest potential to cause imbalances in the body's sugar levels and the body's hormones, stopping fat loss cold in it's tracts! This is why regulation of carbohydrates, and eating the right carbohydrates, is essential to getting healthy, and to losing any unwanted body fat.
To learn More : CLICK HERE
Carbohydrates second only to fat in being the most fattening of all the food types because they have the highest potential to cause imbalances in the body's sugar levels and the body's hormones, stopping fat loss cold in it's tracts! This is why regulation of carbohydrates, and eating the right carbohydrates, is essential to getting healthy, and to losing any unwanted body fat.
To learn More : CLICK HERE
Thursday, November 12, 2009
To lose weight effectively..You need to have a plan..
Develop a plan. Just saying you are going to get healthy is not enough. You have to have a plan. Determine how much weight is best for your body, keep track of how many calories you consume each day in order to know how many you have to cut back on. You cannot set out on the road to better health without a road map.
Genetics is not the number one source of weight gain. Sure most of the people in your family are overweight, and yes that increases that chances that you too will be overweight, but remember that you can also contribute to and control weight gain through exercise and healthy eating habits. You are not a slave to your genes.
This is next year! Don’t wait until tomorrow to start your exercise and healthy eating program. For many people, getting started is the most difficult part of losing weight. Resolve to change your lifestyle now rather than later.
Calcium, Calcium, Calcium. Without enough calcium your body cannot lose weight, and your internal organs cannot function properly (which equates to low energy and eventual disease). But most people are completely wrong about where to find calcium in their diets. Foods like milk, cheese and yogurt are NOT the best sources of this vital nutrient. In fact the calcium found in dairy products is nearly 200% less bioavailability than that found in green leafy vegetables!
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Genetics is not the number one source of weight gain. Sure most of the people in your family are overweight, and yes that increases that chances that you too will be overweight, but remember that you can also contribute to and control weight gain through exercise and healthy eating habits. You are not a slave to your genes.
This is next year! Don’t wait until tomorrow to start your exercise and healthy eating program. For many people, getting started is the most difficult part of losing weight. Resolve to change your lifestyle now rather than later.
Calcium, Calcium, Calcium. Without enough calcium your body cannot lose weight, and your internal organs cannot function properly (which equates to low energy and eventual disease). But most people are completely wrong about where to find calcium in their diets. Foods like milk, cheese and yogurt are NOT the best sources of this vital nutrient. In fact the calcium found in dairy products is nearly 200% less bioavailability than that found in green leafy vegetables!
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Make Molehills out of Mountains
What I am about to present to you is a novel exercise, a way to train yourself to reach greater heights in your own life. The exercise is simple, fun, and most importantly, it really works.
The best way to learn anything is not only by doing it, but by teaching others to do it as well. Regardless of what you are trying to achieve, whether it is burning body fat, changing your diet, or some other fitness related goal, or even another aspiration in your life, you are sure to benefit from this “teaching” approach.
Best of all, this exercise is easy to do.
Determine the troubled spots, the obstacles that are standing in the way of you reaching your goal. Examine them, isolate them, and write them down. Now what you are going to do is teach someone else how to overcome the same obstacles that you are having trouble surmounting.
Write down, systematically, the best ways to push past those barriers. Pretend that you are writing an article or a chapter of a book that will help your imagined students succeed.
By the time you complete this exercise, not only will you know exactly what it is that you need to do push past that barrier, you will have the tools to breeze past any other obstacle that dares enter your path. Try it. I’m sure you’ll be happily surprised at how well this exercise works.
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The best way to learn anything is not only by doing it, but by teaching others to do it as well. Regardless of what you are trying to achieve, whether it is burning body fat, changing your diet, or some other fitness related goal, or even another aspiration in your life, you are sure to benefit from this “teaching” approach.
Best of all, this exercise is easy to do.
Determine the troubled spots, the obstacles that are standing in the way of you reaching your goal. Examine them, isolate them, and write them down. Now what you are going to do is teach someone else how to overcome the same obstacles that you are having trouble surmounting.
Write down, systematically, the best ways to push past those barriers. Pretend that you are writing an article or a chapter of a book that will help your imagined students succeed.
By the time you complete this exercise, not only will you know exactly what it is that you need to do push past that barrier, you will have the tools to breeze past any other obstacle that dares enter your path. Try it. I’m sure you’ll be happily surprised at how well this exercise works.
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Sunday, November 8, 2009
Creating The Best Diet For You (Quickly & Easily)
More Than 100,000 People This Year Will Fail On Their Diet Because They Don’t Know What You Are About To Learn!
If you are like most people, you've tried dieting before. This newsletter is NOT about dieting, but instead about making long-term changes in the foods you choose and eat, WITHOUT sacrificing good taste.
Let's take a look at protein. Did you know the large majority of your body is protein? That's right. If all the water were removed from your body, 80% of what remained would be comprised of protein. Your hair and nails have protein in them, as do your brain, bones, heart, kidneys, even your skin. You must derive the adequate amount of protein from your diet or you will suffer from lowered energy, weakened immune response, high cholesterol, hair loss at an early age, hormonal imbalances, liver toxicity, premature aging…The list goes on and on.
When there is not enough protein in your diet, your body actually uses protein from its own tissues, breaking down your hard-earned muscles, organs, ligaments, tendons, etc. This is catastrophic to anyone working hard to get more fit because muscle is needed to burn calories, make us strong, shapely and energetic. When you lose muscle, you loose the ability to burn calories, and dramatically slow down your metabolism, wrecking even the best diet efforts!
Now, what about fats? Contrary to belief, fats are not the enemy of dieters. In fact, although fat has twice as many calories as other some other food types, fat does not stimulate significant production of insulin, which is the body's fat-making hormone, which is a major benefit when used in conjunction with a proper diet like that described in the book Maximize Your Metabolism.
Your body needs some fat. Eating fat-free foods is not the answer. Most fat-free food is laden with sugar or harmful chemicals.
Furthermore, unsaturated fats are essential for human survival. Fat helps the nervous system function. Fat holds the organs of the body in correct places. Fat insulates the body. Fat is performs a wide array of vital body functions.
There are many different sources of fat in the diet, making it nearly impossible to avoid fat, as at least a small amount is in nearly all foods. Foods such as oil, nuts, full fat cheeses, avocados, olives, certain cuts of meats, are considered high in fat. Foods such as fruits, vegetables, most grains, potatoes, and others are very low in fat.
There are different types of fats, too. There are good fats and bad fats. Good fats, or unsaturated fats, are beneficial to the body in a number of ways, and should be implemented into your daily diet (but don't go crazy here - I'm talking about only 2 - 3 tablespoons per day). These good fats are found in such foods as olives, avocados, extra-virgin olive oil, safflower oil, flax oil, nuts, etc. Bad fats, or saturated fats, are the kinds of fats that clog the arteries, make cholesterol levels rise, and raise blood pressure. Bad fats are found in meats, cheeses, butter, lard, and cream. Stay away from ALL saturated fats!
Now, for carbohydrates. Carbohydrate balance is critical to achieving weight loss. Carbohydrates should never be called carbohydrates. They are, in fact, SUGAR! No matter how complex, carbohydrates are broken down to their lowest common denominator, which is glucose. Glucose is sugar.
Regardless, carbohydrates are your body's primary fuel source. Your brain requires carbohydrates every second of its life. Carbohydrates, in the form of blood sugar, are pumping through your veins every minute of the day. And while they are essential to your survival, they can be your worst enemy.
Carbohydrates in the diet can be found in many places, including fruit, flour, bread, yams, potatoes, rice, pasta, oatmeal, beans, etc. There are different types of carbohydrates, including simple, medium and complex carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates are very easy for the body to break down and absorb, because their chemical structure is simple. But that does not make them good for you - in fact the simple carbohydrates are the worst kind to eat. Medium-chain carbohydrates are slightly more detailed in their structure, and will take longer for the body to digest and absorb, leading to a longer-lasting release of energy. Complex carbohydrates take the longest to break down and to be utilized by the body, resulting in a longer-lasting release of energy.
Carbohydrates second only to fat in being the most fattening of all the food types because they have the highest potential to cause imbalances in the body's sugar levels and the body's hormones, stopping fat loss cold in it's tracts! This is why regulation of carbohydrates, and eating the right carbohydrates, is essential to getting healthy, and to losing any unwanted body fat.
Picking protein, fats and carbohydrates for weight-loss. In short, to see the quickest, most dramatic fat-loss results, you will need to add more protein to your diet, eat a few tablespoons of the right fats, and eliminate all of the wrong fats, as well as all white-flour carbohydrates and sugars from your diet. While this sounds like a challenge, you will quickly find it is not. And, by making these easy, highly-beneficial changes, you will see dramatic results quickly, looking and feeling better within the first week.
To help you plan your diet, refer to the lists below:
Protein:
Egg whites/Egg substitute
Chicken breast, turkey breast (without skin)
Beef
Soy Protein
Fish
Veal
Lamb
Pork
Venison
Buffalo
Nonfat cottage cheese
Protein powders, bars
Fat:
Olive oil
Olives
Nuts
Seeds
Carbohydrates:
All vegetables -- If your day is too busy to eat enough raw vegetables each and every day – then simply find yourself a high quality vegetable drink like those listed here...Click Here for more information.
Beverages:
Water, water, water (this is #1 and really should be the only drink you consume other than some decaf herbal tea's)
Diet sodas (avoid phosphoric acid)
Crystal Light
Diet flavored waters
Herbal teas
Iced tea (sugar free, decaf)
Cut out all fruit juices as they are high in sugar
Christopher Guerriero is the author of over 20 books and audio programs, including the world best seller Maximize Your Metabolism. Click here to get the latest tips, tricks, and weight loss tactics from Christopher in his groundbreaking audio coaching program called The Total Body Transformation.
To Learn More : CLICK HERE
If you are like most people, you've tried dieting before. This newsletter is NOT about dieting, but instead about making long-term changes in the foods you choose and eat, WITHOUT sacrificing good taste.
Let's take a look at protein. Did you know the large majority of your body is protein? That's right. If all the water were removed from your body, 80% of what remained would be comprised of protein. Your hair and nails have protein in them, as do your brain, bones, heart, kidneys, even your skin. You must derive the adequate amount of protein from your diet or you will suffer from lowered energy, weakened immune response, high cholesterol, hair loss at an early age, hormonal imbalances, liver toxicity, premature aging…The list goes on and on.
When there is not enough protein in your diet, your body actually uses protein from its own tissues, breaking down your hard-earned muscles, organs, ligaments, tendons, etc. This is catastrophic to anyone working hard to get more fit because muscle is needed to burn calories, make us strong, shapely and energetic. When you lose muscle, you loose the ability to burn calories, and dramatically slow down your metabolism, wrecking even the best diet efforts!
Now, what about fats? Contrary to belief, fats are not the enemy of dieters. In fact, although fat has twice as many calories as other some other food types, fat does not stimulate significant production of insulin, which is the body's fat-making hormone, which is a major benefit when used in conjunction with a proper diet like that described in the book Maximize Your Metabolism.
Your body needs some fat. Eating fat-free foods is not the answer. Most fat-free food is laden with sugar or harmful chemicals.
Furthermore, unsaturated fats are essential for human survival. Fat helps the nervous system function. Fat holds the organs of the body in correct places. Fat insulates the body. Fat is performs a wide array of vital body functions.
There are many different sources of fat in the diet, making it nearly impossible to avoid fat, as at least a small amount is in nearly all foods. Foods such as oil, nuts, full fat cheeses, avocados, olives, certain cuts of meats, are considered high in fat. Foods such as fruits, vegetables, most grains, potatoes, and others are very low in fat.
There are different types of fats, too. There are good fats and bad fats. Good fats, or unsaturated fats, are beneficial to the body in a number of ways, and should be implemented into your daily diet (but don't go crazy here - I'm talking about only 2 - 3 tablespoons per day). These good fats are found in such foods as olives, avocados, extra-virgin olive oil, safflower oil, flax oil, nuts, etc. Bad fats, or saturated fats, are the kinds of fats that clog the arteries, make cholesterol levels rise, and raise blood pressure. Bad fats are found in meats, cheeses, butter, lard, and cream. Stay away from ALL saturated fats!
Now, for carbohydrates. Carbohydrate balance is critical to achieving weight loss. Carbohydrates should never be called carbohydrates. They are, in fact, SUGAR! No matter how complex, carbohydrates are broken down to their lowest common denominator, which is glucose. Glucose is sugar.
Regardless, carbohydrates are your body's primary fuel source. Your brain requires carbohydrates every second of its life. Carbohydrates, in the form of blood sugar, are pumping through your veins every minute of the day. And while they are essential to your survival, they can be your worst enemy.
Carbohydrates in the diet can be found in many places, including fruit, flour, bread, yams, potatoes, rice, pasta, oatmeal, beans, etc. There are different types of carbohydrates, including simple, medium and complex carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates are very easy for the body to break down and absorb, because their chemical structure is simple. But that does not make them good for you - in fact the simple carbohydrates are the worst kind to eat. Medium-chain carbohydrates are slightly more detailed in their structure, and will take longer for the body to digest and absorb, leading to a longer-lasting release of energy. Complex carbohydrates take the longest to break down and to be utilized by the body, resulting in a longer-lasting release of energy.
Carbohydrates second only to fat in being the most fattening of all the food types because they have the highest potential to cause imbalances in the body's sugar levels and the body's hormones, stopping fat loss cold in it's tracts! This is why regulation of carbohydrates, and eating the right carbohydrates, is essential to getting healthy, and to losing any unwanted body fat.
Picking protein, fats and carbohydrates for weight-loss. In short, to see the quickest, most dramatic fat-loss results, you will need to add more protein to your diet, eat a few tablespoons of the right fats, and eliminate all of the wrong fats, as well as all white-flour carbohydrates and sugars from your diet. While this sounds like a challenge, you will quickly find it is not. And, by making these easy, highly-beneficial changes, you will see dramatic results quickly, looking and feeling better within the first week.
To help you plan your diet, refer to the lists below:
Protein:
Egg whites/Egg substitute
Chicken breast, turkey breast (without skin)
Beef
Soy Protein
Fish
Veal
Lamb
Pork
Venison
Buffalo
Nonfat cottage cheese
Protein powders, bars
Fat:
Olive oil
Olives
Nuts
Seeds
Carbohydrates:
All vegetables -- If your day is too busy to eat enough raw vegetables each and every day – then simply find yourself a high quality vegetable drink like those listed here...Click Here for more information.
Beverages:
Water, water, water (this is #1 and really should be the only drink you consume other than some decaf herbal tea's)
Diet sodas (avoid phosphoric acid)
Crystal Light
Diet flavored waters
Herbal teas
Iced tea (sugar free, decaf)
Cut out all fruit juices as they are high in sugar
Christopher Guerriero is the author of over 20 books and audio programs, including the world best seller Maximize Your Metabolism. Click here to get the latest tips, tricks, and weight loss tactics from Christopher in his groundbreaking audio coaching program called The Total Body Transformation.
To Learn More : CLICK HERE
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Natural Ways To Drop Weight & Boost Your Mental and Physical Energy Part 2
Seaweed anyone? Okay, it isn’t exactly seaweed, but kelp, which is a natural source of iodine, and it can help those who no longer have a fully functional thyroid, with both weight loss and energy gain. Iodine nourishes the environment surrounding the glands of your body, and while I’m certainly NOT recommending that you consume iodine pills or tablets, eating foods like kelp (which is very high in natural iodine) can help with weight and energy problems associated with even moderate thyroid issues. Kelp is used in almost all “greens drinks” on the market – see www.MaximizeYourMetabolism.com/supplements.html for a high quality greens drink.
Getting yourself "regular" will help you lose weight and regain your energy level after thyroid surgery. Fiber is essential to any weight loss plan for one reason: it fills you up, thus reducing your urge to eat more than you really need, and it helps you become more regular (it helps you poop). Most people today only consume about 10 grams of fiber each day, when on average, most people require 30-31 grams of fiber, depending on several factors. Natural fiber supplements and fiber-rich foods, which include almost all vegetables especially low carb vegi’s, low sugar fruits, and grains, can help you reach the levels of fiber needed to help lose weight – naturally. But you can also stimulate your body to release any stored fecal matter by adding a little lemon juice and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to your water each day.
Here’s the formula to follow: in at least 2 cups of your water each day, add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice (fresh or concentrate), and a pinch of cayenne pepper – then drink! It’s simple, it tastes great, and it gently cleans out your bowels without the need to buy any harsh colon cleansers.
Sounds a little strange, but let’s look at Chia seed. Chia seeds have been a part of the diet of the indigenous people of the Americas for hundreds of years. Not only do they promote an increase in energy and stamina, but they are also rich in everything from proteins, omega-3’s, and antioxidants, to B vitamins, calcium, and fiber. In addition, mixing one part chia seed, with 9-10 parts water, produces a tasteless thin gel that can be added to just about any food. This same gel is formed in the stomach when the seeds are eaten, and it creates a physical barrier between carbohydrates and the digestive enzymes that break them down, thus slowing the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar. Chia is a relatively tasteless seed that can be sprinkled on salad or into your cereal, or used in cooking almost anything from tomato sauce to soup.
Again, this is a small, almost unnoticeable thing a person can do that, when done persistently can make a big impact on their health -> but the masses sometimes prefer to complain, then to thrive… but that’s not you! So keep reading…
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Getting yourself "regular" will help you lose weight and regain your energy level after thyroid surgery. Fiber is essential to any weight loss plan for one reason: it fills you up, thus reducing your urge to eat more than you really need, and it helps you become more regular (it helps you poop). Most people today only consume about 10 grams of fiber each day, when on average, most people require 30-31 grams of fiber, depending on several factors. Natural fiber supplements and fiber-rich foods, which include almost all vegetables especially low carb vegi’s, low sugar fruits, and grains, can help you reach the levels of fiber needed to help lose weight – naturally. But you can also stimulate your body to release any stored fecal matter by adding a little lemon juice and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to your water each day.
Here’s the formula to follow: in at least 2 cups of your water each day, add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice (fresh or concentrate), and a pinch of cayenne pepper – then drink! It’s simple, it tastes great, and it gently cleans out your bowels without the need to buy any harsh colon cleansers.
Sounds a little strange, but let’s look at Chia seed. Chia seeds have been a part of the diet of the indigenous people of the Americas for hundreds of years. Not only do they promote an increase in energy and stamina, but they are also rich in everything from proteins, omega-3’s, and antioxidants, to B vitamins, calcium, and fiber. In addition, mixing one part chia seed, with 9-10 parts water, produces a tasteless thin gel that can be added to just about any food. This same gel is formed in the stomach when the seeds are eaten, and it creates a physical barrier between carbohydrates and the digestive enzymes that break them down, thus slowing the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar. Chia is a relatively tasteless seed that can be sprinkled on salad or into your cereal, or used in cooking almost anything from tomato sauce to soup.
Again, this is a small, almost unnoticeable thing a person can do that, when done persistently can make a big impact on their health -> but the masses sometimes prefer to complain, then to thrive… but that’s not you! So keep reading…
To Learn More : CLICK HERE
Friday, November 6, 2009
Natural Ways To Drop Weight & Boost Your Mental and Physical Energy Part 1
The following are the top natural methods we’ve found in the National Metabolic & Longevity Research Center to improve weight loss, as well as physical and mental energy for patients who are on thyroid medication:
Small Amounts Of Resistance Training: The catch-22 associated with thyroid disease is that individuals tend to gain noticeable amounts of weight, yet they lack the energy to get out and exercise in order to help lose some of that weight. The best way to take on this problem is to increase your metabolism, which is of course directly affected by having the thyroid removed. So how do you increase your metabolism to encourage weight loss? The answer is simple: make resistance training (a.k.a. weightlifting) a part of your week – every week. Studies have shown that muscle cells are almost eight times more active than fat cells, burning far more calories than fat cells. By lifting weights, your body will build more muscle density (not size), which will lead to a significant metabolic increase, energy increase, and a dramatic improvement in your physical shape – assuming that you are persistent in your routine (3 times per week, every week).
For example:
Keep a pair of light dumbbells near your bed, and each morning when you wake up, commit to picking up the dumbbells (before you do anything else – right after your feet hit the floor pick up those dumbbells), then do 10 bicep curls, 10 side laterals, 10 overhead presses, and 10 lunges – then, and only then, gently place the dumbbells back under your bed for the next morning.
But wait! That’ll only take about 4 minutes. Could that 4 minutes, 3-times each week really make a difference? Could you really change your metabolism with such a small modification to your lifestyle? Absolutely – yet the masses will complain, year after year, that their body get’s fatter and fatter, and that nothing this minor could have such a big impact. Those a re the same individuals who say that eating just a little junk food every day won’t kill you – but let me assure you, that everything you do, whether good or bad, adds up…
For example:
…Eat a little junk food once per week, and most likely nothing bad will ever happen to you, and you’ll be able to enjoy that junk food when you eat it… Exercise only once per week, and nothing good will ever come from that exercise – but do either one of these PERSISTENTLY – and the effects of those actions will add up and produce measurable, noticeable results.
You can also increase your overall metabolism by making some slight changes to your diet – don’t get nervous – I said SLIGHT changes. Eating more lean protein, and less of the main-stream carbohydrates and fats is an easy way to accomplish this. When you do consume carbohydrates, try to get them from non-starchy vegetables like greens, peppers, broccoli, and even beets.
And if you feel the need for sweets or chocolates, then grab yourself a low carbohydrate protein shake, and whip yourself up a cup of pudding (low-carb chocolate protein mix and just enough water to make a thick pudding like liquid – then leave it in the refrigerator overnight – what a nice breakfast to eat after your morning 4-minute exercise routine).
...or a batch chocolate brownies (low-carb chocolate protein mix and just enough egg whites to make a thick paste – then stick it in a warm oven on a cookie sheet for 30 minutes or just until the brownies look ready… cut into squares and mmmmmm).
Good Ole Water, with a different twist. Ok – I know that everyone already knows how important water is to the health of every cell in your body, but here’s a tactic that’s especially effective for those on Thyroid medication.
During the night, while you’re sleeping, your body loses more than 8 ounces of water. Now assuming that you’re already healthy and fully hydrated when you fall asleep, then all you really need to do is drink a cup of water, and you’ll be back in balance, however…
…if you’re not fully hydrated, then it takes approximately 3 days of proper water intake to regain full hydration in your cells, at which point your body begins to drop fat, excrete excess water, and work substantially better.
Let’s assume that you’re healthy, and that you’re fully hydrated normally which means that you consume approximately 8 ounces of water for every 14-20 pounds of body weight you currently carry around. The first thing you should do when you wake up, every morning, is to drink a full glass of water (try getting in 12-20 ounces before your feet hit the floor).
So what does your morning look like so far? You wake up, you drink a glass of water, you get out of bed, you grab your dumbbells and play around for 4 minutes, then you head down to the kitchen and eat some pudding… That sounds like a pretty great start to a great day, and a terrific start to a long life in a lean, energized body. But there’s more you can do…
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Thursday, November 5, 2009
Check that Label: Choosing the Right Food Products
Love those French fries? Most of us do. However they aren’t the best option when trying to lose weight and cellulite. Still, if you just have to have them, go ahead, just ask for the small order, or share a larger order with a friend.
Check the labels - always check the labels. Many people make the mistake of thinking that low-fat or non-fat means no calories. Low or non-fat food usually means less calories. Checking the label will help you figure out how many calories are in the food, and what the serving size is. Many times, these “healthier” foods actually contain more calories and/or fats, and smaller serving sizes than “regular” food, so read carefully.
Don’t be afraid to add starchy foods to your diet. Many people think that foods high in starch are also high in fat, but that is not the case with all starchy foods. In fact, most foods high in starch are actually low in fat. Potatoes, rice, and wheat pasta only become high in fat when they are paired with high-fat toppings like butter, mayo, and sour cream. Don't mistake what I'm saying here... you shouldn't gorge on these foods, but there's no reason to omit them completely from your diet.
To Learn More: CLICK HERE
Check the labels - always check the labels. Many people make the mistake of thinking that low-fat or non-fat means no calories. Low or non-fat food usually means less calories. Checking the label will help you figure out how many calories are in the food, and what the serving size is. Many times, these “healthier” foods actually contain more calories and/or fats, and smaller serving sizes than “regular” food, so read carefully.
Don’t be afraid to add starchy foods to your diet. Many people think that foods high in starch are also high in fat, but that is not the case with all starchy foods. In fact, most foods high in starch are actually low in fat. Potatoes, rice, and wheat pasta only become high in fat when they are paired with high-fat toppings like butter, mayo, and sour cream. Don't mistake what I'm saying here... you shouldn't gorge on these foods, but there's no reason to omit them completely from your diet.
To Learn More: CLICK HERE
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