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Weight Loss Extreme

2010-01-02T01:42:00.000-08:00

what’s it and does it work? That’s the query that doctors, nutritionists, dieticians and regular people, like yourself have been attempting to find out for years. Extreme weight loss generally involves attempting to lose weight quickly with the foremost intensive diets and workouts.

However are there hidden dangers to extreme weight loss? In all probability, yes there are. Because any time you set your body beneath intense changes in diet or activity level your body is going to counter react to it. This suggests you’ll suffer some unwell effects, significantly, if you take your dieting to the extremes such as fasting or crash diets.

If you are overweight then the primary step you would like to require, before undergoing any kind of self created diet, is to visit your Doctor.More..

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Eating Rules To Follow To Lose Extra Weight

2010-01-02T01:28:00.000-08:00

New 2010 year begins and everyone wants to lose some excessive kilograms from their bellies and other parts of the body to feel and look even greater in the New Year. All the gyms start to get busy just because a lot of people are hoping to lose those kilograms piled in the previous year.

And it is actually not surprisingly why so many people spend big money on all these fancy trainers and gyms just to lose some few extra pounds. However, sometimes it simply won’t help. You may go to the gym or buy all these fancy weight loss and diet books. But if you don’t know few simple rules of healthy eating nothing will help you to lose weight.More...

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Why You Should Go Organic

2009-12-04T21:47:00.000-08:00

In today’s society – with an ever vigilant eye towards health consciousness – we are forever in search of those factors that will give us the edge in achieving maximum health. As we’ve learned, a healthy diet, a consistent regime of physical activity, and plenty of rest all has a profound impact on our overall vitality. Subsequently, there has been an overwhelming group of people that swear by the benefit of organic food.

Produced by organic farms, organic food is grown under strict government supervision. Under these guidelines, organic produce is grown and packaged without the use of any chemicals or pesticides. Traditionally grown, non-organic produce is subjected to a myriad of chemicals – most of which are have not been studied thoroughly enough to understand or contemplate their long-term effects on the human body.

Researchers are still undecided as to whether or not these chemicals can be linked to everything from food allergies to certain types of cancer. The benefit of organic food is that they are not subjected to these unreliable substances.

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Why You Should Have a Varied Diet - Even If You Suffer Food Intolerance

2009-12-04T20:58:00.000-08:00

By Charlie Monaghan Carter

If you are among the ever increasing number of people who must restrict their diet due to food intolerances, you will know that staying within the guidelines can be tough.

If you have a fairly common allergy or intolerance such as dairy or gluten, then finding foods that are dairy or gluten free isn't too difficult, its when the intolerances get more intricate and uncommon that they become a problem. Also, another big problem for people with food intolerances is eating out at a restaurant for example. A lot of the time, chefs will not understand the implications of a given food on a person with intolerances.

A well-intentioned chef may sometimes put a little flour into a sauce to thicken it up, believing that such a small amount will not trigger the intolerance. If the person does not seize up and start choking there and then, they believe all is well and the trace of flour went unnoticed. owever it is not until the food is digested that the intolerance takes effect around an hour after its consumed, and then the effects can last for several days.

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Health And Fitness Apps For Your iPhone

2009-11-29T22:44:00.000-08:00

By Thom Yarbrough

Technology might have made us lazier than we ought to be, but there are some ways in which we can actually reverse the process and make technology work for us so we can become healthier. Some people might be aware of the various apps on iTunes which help you regain your health and fitness patterns as before, but there are so many of them out there that we often don't know which ones would be most helpful for us. Here's a look at some of these apps for your iPhone which will help you regain a measure of fitness at least.

Yoga Tutorial

It's clear that yoga helps not just in physical fitness but also mental, it helps let go of feelings of stress toward life. While all of us have a keen interest in learning yoga to better our lives and bodies, we often don't know where to begin. The Yoga Tutorial in iTunes is all you need to know
about yoga app that will help you be more aware before you begin your tryst with the magic of yoga. With this app, you will be connected to various videos that demonstrate how yoga needs to be performed accurately, and also give you numerous yoga related songs that are sure to give you a sense of relaxation.

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Why You Should Eat Alkalizing Foods

2009-11-29T22:23:00.000-08:00

Is food acidic or alkaline It is hard to tell. For example, once lemons are digested they are basic or alkaline even though they are acidic to start with. Eating a significant amount of alkalizing foods is important to balance a raw food diet. Spinach, kale, collards, mustard greens and broccoli, the first green leafy vegetables, are great alkalizing agents. Wild edible grasses are also alkalizing.

Fresh herbs (e.g. parsley, cilantro, basil, garlic) as well as grasses (e.g. wheat, barley grass); Sprouts; Sea Vegetables (e.g. kelp, nori, dulse, spirulina, blue green algae). Finally, medicinal mushrooms like shitake maitake and reishi are good to make the body more basic.

Balance is all about life. When speaking of body pH levels the universal truth is profound. The human body needs to stay at a certain pH level. To measure the levels of Ph you would use a scale from zero to 14, where zero is very acidic, 7 is neutral and 14 is very alkaline. More...

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3 Handy Tips to Losing Weight Safely

2009-11-26T21:17:00.000-08:00

If you really want to lose weight you need to have the motivation to stick with it until you reach your ultimate goal. Set yourself small targets to achieve and you will have more success in attaining them. Here are a few tips to help you to lose the weight you desire.

Write A Shopping List Before You Leave HomeWhenever you want to lose weight, you know that it makes sense to eat lots of vegetables and fruit and to cut down on the amount of sugary foods or fatty foods. If you sit down at home and write out a detailed shopping list containing all the food that you will need for the week, you can decide what your meals will be in advance.

This will help to ensure that you will have a balanced diet and that you will not feel the need to eat a fat loaded pizza or guzzle sugary drinks. Make sure you buy enough healthy stuff to last you the week so that you will not feel the urge to call for a take away meal. Writing a shopping list is also a good way of helping to cut down on making unnecessary purchases. You should find that no food will go to waste or end up going bad and being thrown away.

Always Shop After You Have Eaten It is always better to go on a shopping trip on a full stomach. If you have already eaten, you are less likely to be tempted by chocolates, candies and cookies.More..

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Weight Loss Tips for Women

2009-11-26T21:12:00.000-08:00

Here are a bunch of interesting weight loss tips for women that’ll help you to lose up to 10 pounds in 2 weeks. With summer coming up, you may want to try some of these “quick fix” tips to lose weight quickly.

Weight Loss Tips For Women

1. Eat eggs for breakfast

Listen, 80% of fat people skip breakfast regularly while 80% of skinny and lean people eat a good breakfast everyday. This simple tip alone will correct a lot of your eating habits. Eggs are the best choice for breakfast since they’re high in protein and fill you up.

2. Eat 1 can of black beans everyday

Black beans are a “superfood” in that they are cheap (50 cents a can), have 25 grams of protein, and best of all they have 25 grams of fiber. That’s pretty much all the fiber you’ll need for the day. . . all in 1 can. I recommend that you eat a 1/2 can during breakfast and 1/2 can during lunch. Earlier in the day is better, but don’t worry if you can’t do that.

3. Eat 3 apples a day

Look, I know this tip will bore you and you’ll roll your eyes at the simplicity. I get it. But if you don’t do this, you’re leaving some easy weight loss pounds “on the table”. You can lose 2-2. 5 pounds a month for 2-3 months just using this tip alone. It’s so mindlessly easy, I can’t figure out why more people don’t do it.

Best Diet Tip

2009-11-26T20:57:00.000-08:00

Think about what you can add to your diet, not what you should take away.

Start by focusing on getting the recommended 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables each day.

"It sounds like a lot, but it is well worth it, because at the same time you are meeting your fiber goals and feeling more satisfied from the volume of food," says chef Laura Pansiero, RD.

You're also less likely to overeat because fruits and vegetables displace fat in the diet. And that's not to mention the health benefits of fruits and vegetables. More than 200 studies have documented the disease-preventing qualities of phytochemicals found in produce, says Pansiero.

Her suggestion for getting more: Work vegetables into meals instead of just serving them as sides on a plate.

"I love to take seasonal vegetables and make stir-fries, frittatas, risotto, pilafs, soups, or layer on sandwiches," Pansiero says. "It is so easy to buy a variety of vegetables and incorporate them into dishes." More..

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Best Weight Loss Tips for Pear Shaped Body

2009-11-09T21:53:00.000-08:00

Okay, so everybody is different. We don’t all come in the same shapes. Each woman is an individual and her body is no different. This is the problem with many of the weight loss systems available.

They generally cater to the average body size. Unfortunately, this does not help some of the more exotic sized women. For example, the pear-shaped women are often left out. So, if you feel that your body is “pear shaped”, what should you do? I have the tips to help you get in shape, read on!

Before you go and try to find a specific system for your body, you should know a few things. Any proven weight loss system that you find will work for any “body type”.

The good diet and exercise plans are designed to clean your system out, while strengthening your body. If we understand this, we know that any good plan will work for any of us. However, there are still some things you can do to lose your particular pear shape.More...

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Can Teens Handle Weight Loss Programs?

2009-11-06T22:37:00.000-08:00

Choosing the right weight loss program for teens can often be difficult when the teen finds the program too stressful or hard to follow. Teens want to be normal, they want to eat things such as pizza or the pretzels at the mall but overweight teens want to lose the pounds, get away from the taunting of peers and overall be happy with their self image.

Shedding the pounds can be done through daily dieting; this is what most teens dread because it means cutting back on all the foods they love to eat or at least having the will power to limit them. Setting goals can be a source of motivation to follow through with daily exercise routines, if it can't be done daily by just taking walks, or runs making time to fit it in three times a week in thirty to forty minute sessions can make a big difference. You can also choose to make the sessions a little longer if you choose to do them three times a week instead of daily.More..

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Eating Slowly Can Help With Weight Loss

2009-11-06T22:06:00.000-08:00

Greek researchers recently discovered another reason that eating slowly can help with weight loss. The researchers did a study with people eating ice cream - those who took 30 minutes to finish had higher levels of certain gut hormones and tended to feel fuller. The study will be published in an upcoming Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.

We've all heard that it takes 20 minutes for our stomach to tell our brains that we are full and this study is another way to reinforce that. When we eat slower the hormones in our gut have the time to be released and then report to our brains that feel full and then we'll eat less. Eating too fast will not allow our bodies to experience this and more food is eaten - leading to excess calories and weight gain.More..

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Why Doesn't Exercise Lead To Weight Loss?

2009-11-06T21:53:00.000-08:00

nytimes.com:

Few people, an overwhelming body of research shows, achieve significant weight loss with exercise alone, not without changing their eating habits. A new study from scientists at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver offers some reasons why.

Read the whole story: nytimes.com

Spiritual Fitness

Kate Hudson’s Weight-Loss Secret

2009-11-03T00:22:00.001-08:00

Author: Luisa Metcalfe

Kate Hudson has no qualms about showing off her body — check out her revealing shoot for the December issue of Britain’s Elle magazine! — but she has revealed her fail-safe weight-loss secret: She cuts out the booze.

“I love my glass of wine. I love tequila,” says the 30-year-old, who lost 20 pounds to play a terminally ill woman who falls for her doctor in Earthbound.

“To be in New York for two weeks and not have one beverage, I’m not sure I’ve ever done that!”

Kate, who has been dating Yankees star Alex Rodriguez for six months, also set the record straight over reports of an engagement.

“Did you know that it was this one, on my right hand? I hear about this and I’m like ‘Why would I even respond? What would I say if you’re going to lie about something ridiculous?’More...

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Obama's shocking weight loss.

2009-11-03T00:13:00.000-08:00

Drudge raises the alarm. Justified? Are you worried about him? Or are you more like: Tell me your diet tips, Barack? What are the reasons a President would get too thin? Anorexia?! Is his self-image awry? Is he really just working out, working hard, and skipping meals (the proffered explanation)? Or is something terribly wrong?More...

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Load Lift Tips To Achieve Maximum Results

2009-10-29T21:14:00.000-07:00

WEIGHTS EXERCISES is very good for toning muscles and formation of the body. How the best way to get maximum results?

You do not have to spend long hours in the fitness room seven days a week. Training programs that do not focus on technique will not cause any major changes, can actually trigger injury. Here are some simple tips that can help you get the best results in a shorter time.

1. High priority. Doing repetitions to 20 times still it will not matter if it is not done the right way. It would be better to do 8 times but the right way.

2. Do it slowly. Weight training is not the kind of sport fast. According to researchers in the field of weightlifting Wayne Westcott, once repetition takes about 5-6 seconds, ie 2 seconds to lift and 4 seconds to lower slowly. Most people are raised too quickly, by using the drive and not the muscle. One set of 8-12 reps with, according to Westcott, normally have to spend about 1 minute. How to do repetition is very important in weight training prgram. You, according to him, will not get any results by applying the wrong techniques.More...

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WHAT IS DIETARY FAT?

2009-10-29T21:07:00.001-07:00

Dietary fat is probably the media’s least popular macronutrient. Everywhere you look people are being advised to consume less fat, buy low fat products or even avoid fat completely. However, despite this negative perception dietary fat is an essential part of your diet. It supplies your body with essential fatty acids (EFAs), provides energy, helps your body absorb certain vitamins, helps your body grow and supports a strong immune system.

Dietary fat contains more than double the calories of the other macronutrients with nine calories per gram compared with carbohydrates and protein which both contain four calories per gram. There are a number of different types of dietary fat and I will be discussing each of these in greater detail below.More...

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The Information One Should Know About

2009-10-12T21:05:00.000-07:00

Obesity has become the most popular problem nowadays. Everybody is trying to lose weight. But if you want to lose weight in a right way you should know the relationship between metabolism and weight loss. Metabolism and weight loss are very closely related. In this article the relationship between them two will be explained.

What is actually metabolism? What is meant by this word? It comprises all the physical and chemical process occurred in our body to keep life. Metabolism involves two types of processes, they are the following: Catabolism, that is the breaking down of larger molecules into smaller to generate energy for the living tissue and Anabolism, that is the building up and maintenance of the living tissue. Actually metabolic rate means how fast such processes are performed in our body. In other words, it means how fast the body uses its stored energy to complete them.

Metabolic rate is the most important fact in weight loss process. You can lose weight when the body uses more calories (in other word energy) than it takes in (the food we consume). So a key element of any weight loss program is to increase the metabolic rate. There are several ways to do that.More..

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Diet rich in Whole Grains may help Prevent High Blood Pressure

2009-10-09T01:54:00.000-07:00

Eating a diet full of whole grains could help to prevent developing high blood pressure concluded a study that was recently published in the September 2009 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

The study found that the men that ate the hightest amount of whole grains in their diet had reduced there chances of developing high blood pressure by 19 percent.

The researchers think that the outer coating of the grains have vital nutrients in the bran and germ that more than likely contribute to the reduced risk of developing high blood pressure. The outer portion of grains have been shown in other research to be beneficial at lowering LDL cholesterol levels.More..

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Beyonce Wants A Fitness Video Game

2009-10-06T21:15:00.001-07:00

Beyonce Knowles wants to help her fans get into shape with a new fitness video game based on her energetic dance routines.

The singer sparked a worldwide phenomenon when she released her choreography-driven "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" video last year. The promo earned Beyonce the 2009 MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year, while it was parodied by the likes of Joe Jonas and Justin Timberlake.

Now Beyonce wants to channel her love of dance into a new computerised venture by creating a fun work-out for her devotees because she's a big fan of Nintendo's fitness game Wii Fit.More..

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Diet tips Fast Weight Loss

2009-10-05T01:55:00.000-07:00

In an age when weight loss has become a primary focus of most media outlets - you can tune in to any television broadcast or open the pages of the most current magazine to find the latest tips for fast weight loss - more and more people are motivated to seek the help they need to lose weight.

Weight loss can be achieved in a variety of fashions, diet tips, but none is more sought after than fast weight loss. For those for whom instant gratification is an absolute necessity, they will actively seek out those methods that will help them achieve fast weight loss.Weight loss isn’t, diet tips,, diet tips, complex; it’s just difficult. Eating less and exercising more can be easier said then done; ask anyone who’s embarked on more than one weight loss program.

It can, diet tips, be difficult to find the means to achieve fast weight loss, especially when you are someone for whom weight has always been a battle.To begin, diet tips, the journey to fast weight loss you must take very simple steps. Immediately eliminate fatty, high caloric foods from your diet. Instead, focus on whole foods such as fresh fruits,, diet tips, vegetables, and whole grains. Carbohydrates derived from white flour can more easily be stored as fat if you are not adequately active. However, complex carbohydrates such as those found in whole grains will give you energy to achieve your exercise goals.

Fast weight loss does not mean unhealthy weight loss. You can not achieve fast weight loss by simply not eating. This will quickly backfire on you because this is temporary weight loss.

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Healthy Weight Loss

2009-10-05T01:45:00.000-07:00

When you are trying to lose weight it is very important that you do it in a way that will keep you healthy. Healthy weight loss lose will help you keep the weight off.

Too many people make the mistake of crash dieting or doing another form of dieting that can cause other health problems. You are already trying to lose weight and you definitely don't need extra health problems to deal with.

1. Change your diet to a healthy diet but don't change it drastically. Over time you want to start eating more foods that are healthy for you but it doesn't have to be done at one time.

Instead you want to start by adding a few fruits and vegetables to your diet. Then add other healthy foods each day until you are eating a completely healthy meal.More...

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Workout Design Basics

2009-10-02T01:26:00.000-07:00

There are thousands of workouts out there, and millions of individual goals, so where do you start? Everyone is different and so are their goals. One person may want to develop a six pack. Another may just want to decrease their waist size a few inches. Some guy may want to develop his arms, while another wants to beef up his skinny legs. The ideal workout for all of these goals have a common element. A total body workout is ideal for all goals. This does not mean all the workouts are the same.

A total body or Symmetrical workout is designed to work the entire body. This does not neccessarily mean the whole body in each workout. The design of a Symmetrical workout involves looking at the body divided up into bodyparts. Our skeletal muscles work together to perform all movement. All the major muscles need to be trained to receive the optmal effect from exercise. Typically, the muscle groups, or bodyparts are divided up in the following categories: Chest, Shoulders, Arms, Back, Legs, and Abdominals. Strength training programs should include all these bodyparts 2 to 3 times per week. More..

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Organic Secrets

2009-09-29T23:24:00.000-07:00

Organic Secrets is an amazing fact filled book. Over two years to research and write and now for the first time available as a digital download. You will be able to start reading this “comprehensive manual to everything organic” in less than five minutes.

Order Organic Secrets and you’ll have the plain, simple facts about growing your own healthy organic produce in your garden.

You’ll get over 40 chapters that explain in plain and simple terms how to become ‘Organic’ - You will read about the basics including: creating the best soil, when and how to plant seeds through to great time and labour saving ideas on eradicating garden pests safely and choosing the perfect tools to make light of any task.

“This fantastic, easy to follow guide book is written for both the amateur gardener and the enthusiast alike.”

If your new to organic gardening the in-depth advice on growing over 36 different types of vegetables will be indispensable - find out when to sow, maintain your crop and when to harvest to get the very best from your garden.More...

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Mens Fitness

2009-09-18T23:35:00.000-07:00

Diet plans are a challenge for many people. This happens because each of us is unique, so we can’t expect a general weight loss program to fit everybody and to give results no matter who’s following it. This is why a diet and fitness program should state that the results aren’t typical. That’s the reason why I thought Acai Force Max might be a good weight loss plan, since it clearly warns the customer that not everybody is granted those great achievements we see on their website.

Whilst aerobic exercise is an excellent cardiovascular work out, once you’ve finished your run or swim - this is when your metabolism stops.Strength training however whilst it implies that your simply transferring body fat into body mass, your metabolism continues to run well on after your work out, thus you will continue to burn more fat therefore lose weight quicker.

This is why you can eat just about anything if you include strength training into your routine at least 3 times a week.This is why so many of men’s weight loss products are geared towards guys who work out as they have a higher muscle to body fat ratio than women therefore a larger metabolic rate so it would seem the obvious way to tackle your weight problem.More....

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Top 10 Most Effective Ab Exercises

2009-09-15T23:04:00.000-07:00

Want to know the most effective ab exercises? The following ab exercises are the results of the American Council on Exercise's study to determine the most effective ab exercises. While ab exercises won't spot reduce fat from the belly, strong abs are important for keeping your body healthy and protecting your spine. For more about flat abs, visit my Abs Page for articles, workouts, FAQs and more.

The Bicycle exercise is the best move to target the rectus abdominis (i.e., the 'six pack') and the obliques (the waist), according to a study done by the American Council on Exercise. To do this exercise correctly:More..

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No Fruit & Veggies In Your Family's Diet

2009-09-15T22:54:00.000-07:00

We all know by now that we should be eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. But knowing and doing are two different things, aren’t they? Sometimes it is just not easy to get them all in there. We are constantly tempted to fill up on convenience and junk food. If your family is anything like mine, they’d much rather fill up on a bag of chips or a bowl of rice or pasta instead of trying an apple or a plate of steamed broccoli. So we’ll have to get creative. Here are a few ideas to “sneak” some extra vegetables and fruits in your family’s diet.

1. Start the day with a breakfast smoothie. All you have to do is throw some fruits, low-fat yogurt and ice in a blender. You may also want to add a scoop of protein powder in there for good measure. Just blend for a few seconds and you have the perfect breakfast ready to go. I like to sip mine in a thermal cup on the way to work.More...

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Want To Get Rid Of Your Belly Fat?

2009-09-15T22:46:00.000-07:00

There are a lot of different "quick fixes", but what you really want to avoid is using a "crash diet ." A crash diet essentially means that you try to starve yourself by purposely eating as little as possible in hopes it will help you burn fat. For example, many people try to eat only one meal a day and try to maintain this as a lifestyle. A crash diet will only cause you more grief than results. It will put your body into starvation mode and crash your metabolism. You may lose some belly fat but in the long run your metabolism will slow down and you will lose muscle
mass. This makes it even harder to burn belly fat.

Don't use a crash diet. Try to eat 5-6 smaller meals in a day. This will keep you full, and will prevent spikes in your blood sugar. Eating high quality protein (such as chicken, turkey, fish, tuna, etc) will help you lose your belly fat as these foods take a lot of energy to digest.More...

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Plan clean meals

2009-09-14T02:36:00.000-07:00

Plan ahead so that you know what you are going to be eating. Leaving it down to the last minute when you are starving or in a hurry can make it hard to make those healthy food choices. Also if you know what you will be eating for each meal, it will be much easier to plan out your healthy grocery list, and you will be much more likely to have the right ingredients on hand when you step into the kitchen.

Planning ahead also gives you the time to try new recipes, and experiment with new types of clean foods. Investing some time each week thinking ahead about your meals and food choices will help you reach your fitness goals that much faster.

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Everyone Wants You to be Fat!

2009-09-14T02:27:00.000-07:00

It is very hard not to overeat in America. Just about everything is set up to encourage us to overeat. What industry or professional organization might benefit if you are healthy and eat nutritiously? None.

After exports we still have too much food available in this country. There is 3,900 calories available each day for us to consume. For the average adult, we do not even need half this amount of calories and even less for a child!More..

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Why do the health industry want us to be unhealthy?

2009-09-14T01:56:00.000-07:00

Health insurance companies do not want us to be healthy. They want us to be mildly overweight, but not enough to have serious conditions that cannot be control with medication. It cost more to provide preventive services for an entire population than to pay for the treatment of the smaller number of people who are seriously ill.

It is all about profits. If we are mildly overweight, we will keep our insurance to seek treatment. But we are not so sick that we cannot continue working and pay our premiums. This in turns drives the entire healthcare industry from the doctors to pharmaceutical companies, etc.

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How do food companies get us to eat more?

2009-09-07T22:12:00.000-07:00

The food industry’s normal mode of practice is to encourage us to eat more, not less. Certainly the food industry is not sitting around talking about “how do we make our customers fat?” More likely than not, they are talking about “how do we sell more of our food in this competitive environment?” Publicly traded food companies have quarterly reports to file and investors demand not only profits, but growth.

1. Convenience – if it is easier to take with us, we will eat more food.

2. Ubiquity – if there are more places food is available, we will eat more food.

3. Proximity – if a food is close by, we will eat more food.

4. Frequency – if we eat more times a day, we will eat more food.

5. Variety – if there is more food selection available, we will eat more food.
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Red Bull Diet

2009-09-07T22:07:00.000-07:00

A 23-year-old Auckland mother who lost 45kg in eight months by drinking nothing but energy drink Red Bull says she has ongoing health problems because of the diet.

Brooke Robertson told the Herald on Sunday she shrank from 105kg to 60kg drinking nothing but 10 to 14 cans a day, often accompanying them with nothing more than a handful of dry Honey Puffs.

Ms Robertson said she put on weight while carrying son Keir, now four, but did not make a conscious decision to go on a Red Bull diet.

"I just started drinking it. I wasn't sleeping, I wasn't eating – I was exhausted," she said.

"I just continued to drink it because it's an appetite suppressant and I noticed I was losing weight so stuck with it."More..

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BodyRock Boot Camp Workout

2009-09-07T22:04:00.000-07:00

This exercise strengthens legs, hips, trunk, and shoulders and increases inner thigh flexibility. You can perform this exercise with your own body weight or use the medicine ball for extra challenge. Start standing with your feet shoulder width apart holding the medicine ball with both hands in front of you. Step to the side and squat down into the lunge while extending your arms in front of you and then briefly touch the ground with the medicine ball.

Allow your back to round naturally when reaching towards the floor. As soon as you touch the ground, push back to the starting position while rising your hands over head. Alternate the sides for desired number of reps.

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How To Develop A Superhero Chest

2009-09-05T01:26:00.000-07:00

Every generation grows up with the same idea of what super heroes look like; and unless it's saving the world one book at a time, I'm betting you haven't found a pale and skinny hero yet. We've stopped watching cartoons a long time ago, but the physical standards of what heroes look like don't really ever leave us. If you want to look like one, you have to learn the best ways on how to build chest muscle fast.

Alright, maybe the mission is a little less pressing than world peace but everybody has to start somewhere right? Concentrate on building your knowledge on how to build muscle the right way, other super qualities you can learn as you go on.More..

3 Easy Fat Loss Tips

2009-09-05T01:16:00.000-07:00

Losing weight and fat is very difficult to accomplish as many people would agree, and there are all sorts of diets on the market designed to help anyone lose weight fast. With the combination of help from popular marketed quick fat loss diets to the right nutrition and other dieting tips absolutely anyone should be able to shed the fat, pounds, and waistline to achieve the fat and weight loss that they desire.

1. Right Nutrition

Many dieting plans today υse thө mentalіty that food is essentially the өnemy and thosө whο want tο lose weight either have tο avoid one type of food οr consume аn extreme aмount of the οther. However, anyone who haѕ sucсessfully achieved fat and weight loss will tell yοu that food is absolutelү not the enemy.More..

Eating Out Weight Loss Tips

2009-09-05T01:09:00.000-07:00

Eating out can present a challenge to anyone trying to lose weight. These eating out weight loss tips can help you to maintain your healthy eating habits even when dining out.

Avoid Fast Food

Even though fast food restaurants have been trying to improve their reputations by offering supposedly healthier and lower calorie offerings, in general you’re better off avoiding the fast food chains. There are simply too many high calorie temptations to choose from. Even many of the healthier and diet choices are not what they seem. If you do find yourself in a fast food place, however, here are some things to remember:

Stick to small and medium sized servings of everything, including beverages.
Watch your toppings -cheese, sour cream, even salad dressings can be high in calories.
Avoid especially fattening offerings like milk shakes, deep fried foods and super-sized anything!

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BodyRock Boot Camp Workout 4

2009-09-03T01:57:00.000-07:00

This exercise strengthens legs, hips, trunk, and shoulders and increases inner thigh flexibility. You can perform this exercise with your own body weight or use the medicine ball for extra challenge. Start standing with your feet shoulder width apart holding the medicine ball with both hands in front of you.

Step to the side and squat down into the lunge while extending your arms in front of you and then briefly touch the ground with the medicine ball. Allow your back to round naturally when reaching towards the floor. As soon as you touch the ground, push back to the starting position while rising your hands over head. Alternate the sides for desired number of reps.more..

Weight Loss
Fat Loss Tips

Fast Weight Loss is Bad Weight Loss

2009-09-03T01:45:00.000-07:00

Most fat diets and diet supplements make the same outrageous claim: You'll lose weight fast. And in today's society of quick-fixes, most of us are willing to jump at a chance to get rid of our flab in a mere 48 hours - especially if it doesn't require any work! In fact, most of us wish we had lost the weight yesterday!

Sure, it would be great to lose those 24 pounds in just one week. But it's not a good idea. Here's why:

It's impossible to sustain that rate for the long haul.
No matter why you're losing weight so quickly whether it's diet, exercise or a supplement it's impossible to sustain that kind of major weight loss rate for the long haul.more...

Foods to Help You Lose

2009-09-03T01:34:00.000-07:00

Thirty billion dollars a year — that's about how much Americans spend on slim-down products, many of which don't even work. A better way to get real weight loss results? Go grocery shopping. Research points to more than a dozen foods, from beans to beef, that can help you fight hunger, kick your candy addiction, boost your metabolism — and ultimately shed pounds. And some of these superfoods deliver health bonuses too.

1. EGGS: Skip the bagel this morning. Eggs, which are full of protein, will help you feel fuller longer — a lot longer. A multicenter study of 30 overweight or obese women found that those who ate two scrambled eggs (with two slices of toast and a reduced-calorie fruit spread) consumed less for the next 36 hours than women who had a bagel breakfast of equal calories. Other research has shown that protein may also prevent spikes in blood sugar, which can lead to food cravings.

Lose Weight Together

2009-09-03T01:29:00.000-07:00

If you’ve been, in a relationship that’s measured in years rather than months, then you’ve noticed some differences in both of you over time. Somewhere around the six-month mark she started ordering more than a salad when you went out to eat. Somewhere around the one year mark, you backed off your workout regimen and started eating pie again. Near the end of year two she rediscovered the joy of eating carbs and you stopped going to the gym altogether. Now you both enjoy the fried sampler platter at your favorite casual dining restaurant and sleeping late sounds much more enjoyable than a long mountain bike ride or going running in the park.more...

Exercise Equipment to Avoid

2009-08-24T22:05:00.000-07:00

I am a recovering nautilus machine junkie. For me, the workout machines at the gym represent a quick, easy, safer and more effective way to go through my fitness routine. For a lot of people, and especially women who may feel uncomfortable in the weight room, gym machines seem like an ideal way to workout - the reality is that using nautilus machines during your workout routine may in fact be holding you back from obtaining your fitness goals.

The problems with fitness equipment and gym machines:

One of the biggest negatives about incorporating machines into your fitness plan is that they severely restrict your range of movement - this effectively prevents the smaller stabilizer muscles all over your body from getting a workout.more...

Commando Pull Ups

2009-08-24T22:00:00.000-07:00

Pull ups are really versatile exercise in terms of all the different styles that you can try. You can vary the grips (pronated, supinated, neutral, or thumbless), weight (less than bodyweight, bodyweight, or additional weight), and bar. With a little bit of imagination you can do this exercise anywhere and it’s fun.

It feels great and empowering to pull yourself up and when people see you doing this challenging exercise they have a certain respect for you, because it is much easier to train with a barbell than pull your own body weight on a chin up bar.

Standing sideways under the chin up bar, jump up and hang with your hands touching each other and arms straight. You can pull yourself to one side at a time. Touch the bar with one shoulder, than lower yourself and pull yourself up from the other side and touch the bar with the other shoulder.more...

How to Achieve Optimal Fitness & Vitality

2009-08-20T23:45:00.000-07:00

In a world of increased awareness of natural health – achieving optimum fitness and vitality through a focus on whole foods, organic ingredients, and a natural lifestyle – more and more attention has turned to the use of natural herbs in every day life. But while they may be once again gaining popularity, the use of natural herbs dates back to prehistoric times in the use of everything from food to medicine.

A variety of cultures along the way have identified the properties of specific herbs and classified them accordingly. Throughout history more and more natural herbs have been identified as having enormous medicinal benefits and continue to be used today in much the same fashion.

Chili peppers have been shown to reduce pain; nutmeg aids digestion; ginger helps combat nausea and vomiting – the list goes on and on. Whether used to sustain health and vigor or to remedy a host of maladies, natural herbs can be a healthy alternative to many over-the-counter medications; although they should never replace prescription medication for a chronic condition without the supervision of a medical professional.more...

Weight Loss Tips

Best Diet to Burn Fat Fast

2009-08-16T22:38:00.000-07:00

Are you looking for the best diet to burn fat fast? Well, take just a quick 60 seconds out of your busy day to read this article and learn more about the most effective online diet to get rid of fat fast, easy, and naturally.

Okay, first things first. Before I talk about what does work, I would like to firstly tell you what does not work so that you won't waste your time or money. If you want to burn fat fast...and keep it off, avoid fad dieting (low carb, low fat, low calorie, etc.). Those diets do not work because they will slow down your metabolism. If you reduce your metabolic rate too much, this is what causes "yo-yo weight loss" and STORED body fat!

This diet program will provide you with an easy, fun, and interactive diet generator that will produce your daily menu plan consisting of YOUR FAVORITE foods that you'll pick out. Now, these meals that will be generated for you are designed to increase your fat burning hormones so that you'll be burning off fat....just by eating delicious foods! Also, you'll discover the "shifting" technique. The "shifting" technique is designed to elevate your metabolic rate even further to reach the maximum peak.More...

Seafood Should Be A Part Of Your Diet

2009-08-11T20:22:00.000-07:00

No matter what anyone says, seafood is healthy and should be a part of everyone's diet. Seafood in general is high in nutrients and vitamins, which no other food group can provide. However, you have to be careful about where you get your fish from. Local waters, like lakes and rivers, can be contaminated and your fish could contain chemicals like mercury or PCBs. The easiest way to obtain a healthy serving of fish is to eat at your local restaurant or do some online hopping. Online vendors, located in coastal regions, can usually guarantee overnight shipping and freshness you cannot get from anywhere else.

One of the reasons that seafood is healthy has to do with the biochemistry and lifestyle of the fish. Fishes, in order to breathe, must swim constantly. Their entire body is lean muscle, the delicious seafood fillets that wind up on your plate. Compared to the chubby unattractive cow, the life of a fish is one constant streamlined marathon.

The simplest way to prepare salmon, for example, is to rub it with some spice - simply salt and pepper will do - and pan fry it in a quarter-sized drop of olive oil. 6 minutes on the skin side first, then 3 to 4 minutes on the flesh side should cook an average-sized salmon fillet through. A
side benefit to eating healthy seafood is that it is so delicious and simple to prepare. Unlike unpleasant "healthy" choices like algae goo and grass juice, seafood tastes wonderful. You can't go wrong preparing fish dishes.

A Fitness Routine For Women Who Want A Great Body Fast

2009-08-09T20:06:00.000-07:00

A fitness routine geared specifically for women is an excellent way to lose weight and gain a healthier you. However, it is important to remember that with any fitness regimen, hard work and dedication are needed for success.

The women of today live a hustle and bustle lifestyle that leaves them no time for anything extra. For this reason, time is the number complaint as to why women fail at exercise routines. In addition, it places an emphasis on the quick fix of diet pills and teas which can be harmful and generally don't work. To achieve the much desired 'quick result" women need to adopt specific exercise routines.

High Intensity Workouts.

Intensity is the key when it comes to fitness trainings. Whether you are doing cardio exercise or weight training exercises, you have to know that the higher intensity of your workout, the more calories you will be burning. For example, a person who jogs for 5 days a week will be losing less calories and fats as compared to one who runs for 3 days a week. That is how much a difference intensity levels can make.

Principles of Building Muscle Mass

2009-08-02T22:11:00.000-07:00

Building muscle mass would seem difficult for the average person. Come to think of it, it is not complicated at all. All it takes are simple principles that are known to everyone, both bodybuilder and the average person. This simple guide will explain these principles to help the reader build bigger muscle in no time. All it will take is a bit of patience and time.

The two basic principles of body building are lifting heavy and lifting big. Both involve lifting different kinds of weights. Follow these two guides and muscle mass will be built within a month.

Lifting heavy means that the muscle builds mass as it reacts to the amount of weight being lifted. Look at it this way, when a muscle lifts a weight that it cannot handle or difficult to handle, it becomes broken down and torn. This is an initial reaction. The really important buildup in the muscle mass happens after this initial reaction.Continue Reading…

Body Extra Attention

2009-07-23T23:44:00.000-07:00

When you are disconnected from your body, you care more about emails, messages, the tv, media, gossip magazines and other people’s business than you do about your own physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

Now - is always the perfect time to give your body the extra loving attention it deserves (and needs) on a regular basis.

1. Balance your female, male sides:

One of the keys to wholeness is balancing your female and male sides. You achieve a harmonious flow between “energy in” and ” energy out”.

When your female and male sides are balanced you know when to ask for support, walk away, say no, take action, or rest. When your two sides are balanced you can successfully achieve, without burnout or exhaustion. You have strong boundaries and know when you need to stop and receive. You feel grounded, centred and don’t waste your energies unnecessarily.

2: Go barefoot:

Going barefoot is healthy. It’s grounding (that’s the point) and gives your feet some much deserved freedom. Walking barefoot is a fabulous therapeutic exercise for your toes and feet. The simple act of taking off your shoes, after a busy day, triggers a relaxation response.

3. Get your blood tested:

I recently had my bloods tested for vitamin and mineral levels. I found, to my surprise ( I eat very well), that my calcium and iron levels were particularly low. Whilst I still felt great, long term deficiencies would eventually leave to more serious complications. Don’t wait until something goes wrong, you might not be absorbing the nutrients from your foods that you think you are.More ....

Tips for Easy Weight Loss

2009-07-19T21:47:00.000-07:00

Fruits and Vegetables Per Day

Fruits and vegetables are packed with beneficial fibers, vitamins and antioxidants. They fill up your stomach fast so you feel full earlier. They are also low in calories and helps to keep your calorie count low.

Watch for Portion Size

One serving of pasta means 1/2 cup of cooked pasta. However, most restaurants serve a pasta dish with 4 servings of pasta!!! You do not need to finish and clean off the plate every time. You can simply ask to take home the leftover.

Do not Skip Meals

Eating small frequent meals help to balance your calorie intake throughout the day and also keeps your blood sugar level balanced. Instead of eating 3 big meals, try to eat 5 - 6 smaller meals throughout the day.more..

The Heart's No.1 Enemy

2009-07-12T22:53:00.000-07:00

Cholesterol is a vital element for our health and well-being. There are two basic types of cholesterol: HDL cholesterol is good for our health, LDL cholesterol is bad for our health.

The LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol levels are maintained within a normal range by the body's natural regulatory mechanism. Sometimes this regulatory mechanism malfunctions, or maybe the body is flooded with cholesterol by ingestion. In any case the blood cholesterol level exceeds the normal range. This leads to a serious condition which can lead to severe health problems.

LDL means 'fatty proteins of low density'. This in turn means that LDL cholesterol tends to be loose and thick. LDL cholesterol circulates with the blood and sticks to the inner walls of the blood vessels, forming plaque and gradually reducing the vascular passage. This condition is
called arteriosclerosis which results in atherosclerosis ,meaning degeneration of the blood vessels.more...

Introduction To Cystic Fibrosis

2009-07-12T22:25:00.000-07:00

Cystic fibrosis has been around since medieval times. Infants in the middle ages who had “salty” skin were considered bewitched because they normally died during infancy. The disease is sometimes fatal, inherited, chronic, and progressive. There is no known cure for this genetic disease. Cystic fibrosis normally affects the digestive and respiratory organs of the body. Thick mucus collects in the passageways and lungs in the respiratory system and blocks the ducts that allow digestive enzymes to reach the small intestine.

Children and adults alike can be affected by cystic fibrosis. Sweat glands are affected and most of the time the reproductive system is also affected. Cystic fibrosis is a disease that is inherited when both parents are the carrier of a recessive gene. The CFTR gene is a recessive gene caused by mutations in that gene.

Caucasians are more at risk than any other ethnic group and the risk goes higher if their ancestors came from the Northern part of Europe. Although cystic fibrosis is a mainly Caucasian inherited disease it does cross into other ethnic groups.more....

Improve Your Digestion By Chewing Properly

2009-07-10T20:56:00.000-07:00

Learn how to eat better by taking the time to chew your food. Don't be in such a hurry to eat and run. Your healthy digestion begins with your mouth, so chewing your food properly aids in a better digestive experience.

When you chew your food longer, it breaks up into smaller pieces and mixes it with the saliva in your mouth better. The saliva in your mouth contains digestive enzymes. The longer the food particles spend in your mouth, the more saliva they contain. When we take the time to chew our food properly we also retain the flavor longer and can enjoy the eating experience better than when we rush through the process of eating. Remember again, the joy of enjoying your food by taking the time to chew it thoroughly.

Digestion works better when it is not done while the body is being stressed out. Eating while you are working, driving, or watching a disturbing program or the evening news can create stress that does not benefit the digestive process. Another good reason to avoid arguments, lectures, and confrontations at the dinner table is that when these things occur stress is caused on all members gathered around the table, which means everyone, is eating while being stressed. To avoid stress while digesting foods, make snack and mealtimes a quiet, enjoyable experience by setting an atmosphere that will be enjoyable and soothing to eat by. You can light candles, or play music during the meal. more...

5 Criteria When Choosing A Muscle Building Program To Fit You

2009-07-10T20:49:00.000-07:00

Why is it that so many people who have followed various muscle building programs have failed to make the muscle mass gains they desire? Well put simply, it's usually because
they've followed a muscle program that is completely unsuitable for building muscle. If this sounds like you and you're not seeing regular muscle growth and improvements in
the mirror then you are doing something wrong.

However, many muscle building programs can be completely inappropriate to an individual's needs. The result of this can be anything from little or no muscle gains or even
injury through over training.

If you are looking for a muscle building program that can be customized for your goals, body type, and size then I suggest you think about the following 5 main points when
choosing your next program:

1. Workout Time

Muscle building programs aimed at gaining lean muscle mass will not have you training for hours in the gym. Your workout routines should last no more than 45 mins, but should be intense and push your strength to the limit.more...

Best Home Exercise Equipment

2009-07-10T20:36:00.000-07:00

Purchasing the best home exercise equipment isn't as simple as you may believe. Indeed, you have to think about it a lot. Here are a few essential elements to think of while making a
decision.

1. What's your goal?. Choosing the right type of equipment and deciding how much you'll spend relies heavily on what you want to achieve and your fitness level. So before jumping to
conclusion, ask yourself what you want to gain: cardiovascular health, strength, energy, or what. Answering those questions will help you pick the best equipment for
you.

2. What's your budget?. You need to decide how much to spend on your equipment. The costs vary. An elliptical trainer costs anywhere from $2000 to $5000, a treadmill from $1500 to $3500, a stationary bike from $500 to $1000. Remember
"you get what you pay for", so consider everything: features, affordability and usability.more...

3 Things You Should Know for Fast Weight Lose

2009-07-08T01:37:00.000-07:00

Most people nowadays are looking for fast and easy ways to lose weight. We long to have lean, toned and attractive physique and yet we are not willing to work for it. This overwhelming demand for easy ways to lose weight fast is exactly what's fueling the scams that many diet and
weight loss companies are perpetuating.

Do these sound familiar:

"Simply peel and stick to burn fat and lose weight!" (ad selling diet patches)
"This product will change your body in 4 minutes a day!"

"Forget about long, difficult exercises! We have a range of treatments and surgeries to make you lose weight..."

"Take this pill, go to bed... wake up skinny! It's magic!" If you really think about it - can you honestly believe their promises are true?more...

Drop 10 Pounds By Snacking

2009-07-08T00:47:00.000-07:00

Snacking when you're trying to lose weight is like having premium cable on a budget: When it's time to cut back, they're the first things to go. But swearing off between-meal eats can actually have an adverse effect on your waistline: "Studies show that people who avoid eating between meals may end up consuming more calories overall," says WH weight-loss advisor Keri Glassman, R.D., author of The Snack Factor Diet. "When you're famished, your blood sugar is low and your defenses are down, so you don't necessarily make the best choices." As a nation of snack addicts with no sign of reforming--according to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999–2002, women snack more than twice a day, at around 192 calories a pop--it's time to embrace our need to nibble. Take your eating tips from the pros, check out WH's Ultimate Meal Plan for all-day energy and weight loss success.

To snack without adding bulk to your backside, fill your cupboard with foods that have built-in willpower. Here are three snacking strategies that come with a no-gorge guarantee:more...

Army Workout Routine.

2009-07-02T02:36:00.000-07:00

It is a different style, or method of training that would be well worth it for you to include in your schedule for a couple of weeks out of the year. It will help boost your muscle tone and definition.

This is a Special Forces workout routine that was designed to prepare recruits for Ranger School (some say Ranger School is harder than SEAL training). Similar to the U.S. Navy SEAL Workout, this workout integrates strength and endurance for an all out assault on the body.

In addition to your variety of weight lifting routines, you should incorporate this workout for atleast 2-4 weeks out of the year. It will give your body a whole new stimulus and may help you overcome that strength plateau in the gym. It will also help shape your entire body, including some neglected muscles.more...

Body Workout Routine

2009-07-02T02:21:00.000-07:00

There are about 956,586 workout routines that you can try. One of the most effective types of routines I have found in my first 14 years of training is total body training.

The Principles of Total Body Training

* Work every muscle group 3 times per week.
* Select one exercise per muscle group, per day.
* Hit each muscle group from a different angle or intensity in each workout.
* Never go to absolute failure on any exercise; leave one rep in the bank.
* Keep workouts under one hour, not counting warm ups and stretching.
* Change everything up after two months.

Why Might This Be the Most Effective Form of Training?

* High frequency (how often you train any given muscle) means more chances to recover and grow stronger/bigger.
* Low daily stimulus (# of exercises and sets per day for any given muscle) lowers your chances of overtraining.
* Avoiding training to failure also lowers chances of overtraining.
* Hitting muscles from all angles each week strengthens stabilizers and is proactive injury prevention.
* Avoid muscle adaptation by changing up the whole routine after 2 months.
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