Tip 97.
While traveling in an elevator instead of just standing
there and staring stupidly at the numbers going up or
down, try raising your self onto your toes and then back
on your feet again. Do this several times. Also try flexing
your buttock muscles as well.
In fact there are many muscles in our body that we can
twitch and flex without inviting the attention of others.
Even if others do notice you, its no big deal provided you
are flexing a muscle in a decent part of the body. (Most of
the other parts do not have muscles any way.) Others
might brand you as a health freak but it is miles better to
be known as a heath freak than as a sack of potatoes.
Tip 98.
Undress and stare at yourself in front of your mirror. If
what you see displeases you, then you have all the more
reason to work out. Try tucking in the extra fat in all
those wide areas, this will give you an idea of which part
you need to be working on.
Turn to you side and get a very good view of your side
profile. This is an excellent way of checking whether you
have a tummy that is starting to bulge or has bulged
already.
Try pulling in air and then take a look at your tummy, if it
has gone in even a little bit, there is hope for you. If you
start now, you can control it where it is now and may be
if you really set your mind to it, you can lose a couple of
inches in a just a few weeks.
Weighing your self on your bathroom scales is a good
idea but personally I would recommend this mirror
viewing. To be very frank, a few pounds gain may shock
you but does not really disgust you. But a flabby figure
and extra fat certainly will.
Tip 99.
If you have a banister rail or a balustrade that will
support you, sit on it and pump your legs as if you are
riding a bicycle, taking care not to fall off of course.
This might sound like another crazy idea and I don’t want
to argue with you about that. I just want to tell you that
by doing such crazy things, you are in fact not missing a
single chance to lose those extra pounds. It is a way of
keeping your mind alert all the time. Every thing must
look like an opportunity to you.
Sunday, 30 August 2009
Saturday, 29 August 2009
Lose 10 Pounds In 3 Days Weight Loss Tips (Day2 Week11)
Tip 94.
Try playing something like table tennis or basket ball.
Games are a fun way to lose weight. It is much more
exciting to play a game than just work out by yourself.
The best thing about games is that they are addictive.
Once you start playing you will soon end up with a
friends’ circle and then the playing goes on without even
you knowing it.
It is something that you can look forward to and there is
no stress involved in this program. In fact the more you
play the less you will consider this to be a part of your
weight loss program. As you burn away those calories,
you will also be able to expand your social circle.
Tip 95.
Any work out should start with a 5 to 10 minute warm up
and should end with a 5 to ten minute cool down session.
Whatever physical exercise you are involved in, you must
remember to warm up before the exercise really starts.
Do not just plunge into the water and start thrashing
about, to put it figuratively.
Your body needs to reach a certain level of readiness
before it can actually start responding to exercise. And
this readiness is achieved by the warming up process.
Tip 96.
Do not carry your mobile phone around but leave it a
place where you can hear it ringing. In this way you make
sure that you at least get up and walk towards it. This
might sound sill but I really mean it. You need a reason to
keep yourself going.
Life today has become so easy that we have every thing
at our fingertips. All we have to do is push a button here
and push a button there. The only things that get any
exercise at all are our fingers. Years ago Charles Darwin
put forward a theory of use and disuse.
According to this theory, a certain part of the body that is
put to constant use develops a lot and a certain part of
the body that has no use at all becomes smaller and
smaller and gradually ceases to exist.
Certain examples that he quoted were the long neck of
the giraffe, which appeared to become longer and longer
when the giraffe stretched higher and higher to reach the
leaves at the treetops. He quoted the example of the
absence of a tail in human beings to illustrate the
example of the theory of disuse.
Now if Darwin’s theory were to prove true, as the years
go by man is likely to end up with just a huge head, a few
fingers and maybe some other parts of the body that are
also put to use.
That is why I made it a point to say that you have to
drive your self to move about. A cell phone may be
convenient, but the same thing can turn out to simplify
life just a little too bit. There are other arguments against
the use of cell phones but that is beside our topic.
What I would suggest is that at home or in your office,
leave the cell phone lying about so that you can hear it
ring, but can’t just reach into your pocket and answer it.
See to it that you have to actually stand up and walk a
few steps before you can pick it up.
Try playing something like table tennis or basket ball.
Games are a fun way to lose weight. It is much more
exciting to play a game than just work out by yourself.
The best thing about games is that they are addictive.
Once you start playing you will soon end up with a
friends’ circle and then the playing goes on without even
you knowing it.
It is something that you can look forward to and there is
no stress involved in this program. In fact the more you
play the less you will consider this to be a part of your
weight loss program. As you burn away those calories,
you will also be able to expand your social circle.
Tip 95.
Any work out should start with a 5 to 10 minute warm up
and should end with a 5 to ten minute cool down session.
Whatever physical exercise you are involved in, you must
remember to warm up before the exercise really starts.
Do not just plunge into the water and start thrashing
about, to put it figuratively.
Your body needs to reach a certain level of readiness
before it can actually start responding to exercise. And
this readiness is achieved by the warming up process.
Tip 96.
Do not carry your mobile phone around but leave it a
place where you can hear it ringing. In this way you make
sure that you at least get up and walk towards it. This
might sound sill but I really mean it. You need a reason to
keep yourself going.
Life today has become so easy that we have every thing
at our fingertips. All we have to do is push a button here
and push a button there. The only things that get any
exercise at all are our fingers. Years ago Charles Darwin
put forward a theory of use and disuse.
According to this theory, a certain part of the body that is
put to constant use develops a lot and a certain part of
the body that has no use at all becomes smaller and
smaller and gradually ceases to exist.
Certain examples that he quoted were the long neck of
the giraffe, which appeared to become longer and longer
when the giraffe stretched higher and higher to reach the
leaves at the treetops. He quoted the example of the
absence of a tail in human beings to illustrate the
example of the theory of disuse.
Now if Darwin’s theory were to prove true, as the years
go by man is likely to end up with just a huge head, a few
fingers and maybe some other parts of the body that are
also put to use.
That is why I made it a point to say that you have to
drive your self to move about. A cell phone may be
convenient, but the same thing can turn out to simplify
life just a little too bit. There are other arguments against
the use of cell phones but that is beside our topic.
What I would suggest is that at home or in your office,
leave the cell phone lying about so that you can hear it
ring, but can’t just reach into your pocket and answer it.
See to it that you have to actually stand up and walk a
few steps before you can pick it up.
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Friday, 28 August 2009
Lose 10 Pounds In 3 Days Weight Loss Tips (Day1 Week11)
Tip 91.
Join a dance class. Dancing is a wonderful way to burn off
those extra calories. It is true. When you dance you are in
fact burning away a lot of calories. Of course we are not
referring to the slow ballroom kind of dances in which one
person actually leans on the other one for support. We
are talking about fast dances.
The best way to do it is by joining a dance class because
they will really wok you out. But I would suggest that you
wait for a couple more pounds to vanish before you think
of becoming a ballerina.
Tip 92.
Whenever you can, lean against a wall with your hands
flattened against the wall and in such a way that your
face is very close to the wall. Then use you hands to push
your body away from the wall. Do this two or three times
at a stretch.
Tip 93.
If there is a pool nearby go for swims as often as you
can, swimming is one of the best exercises. Water has a
lot of advantages. And if nothing else, a cool dip in a pool
is a wonderful stress reliever.
Join a dance class. Dancing is a wonderful way to burn off
those extra calories. It is true. When you dance you are in
fact burning away a lot of calories. Of course we are not
referring to the slow ballroom kind of dances in which one
person actually leans on the other one for support. We
are talking about fast dances.
The best way to do it is by joining a dance class because
they will really wok you out. But I would suggest that you
wait for a couple more pounds to vanish before you think
of becoming a ballerina.
Tip 92.
Whenever you can, lean against a wall with your hands
flattened against the wall and in such a way that your
face is very close to the wall. Then use you hands to push
your body away from the wall. Do this two or three times
at a stretch.
Tip 93.
If there is a pool nearby go for swims as often as you
can, swimming is one of the best exercises. Water has a
lot of advantages. And if nothing else, a cool dip in a pool
is a wonderful stress reliever.
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Sunday, 23 August 2009
Lose 10 Pounds In 3 Days Weight Loss Tips (Day3 Week10)
Tip 88.
If you can’t think of any thing else to do try punching
your pillow. Now here’s another one of those weird ideas
but believe me it works. Not too many of us have
punching bags at home and if you have really fluffy pillow
giving it a good punching routine is just as good as
anything else.
This is also a nice way of letting off steam so go for it.
After all something is better than nothing. But I would
suggest that you do not hit it too violently or else the
stuffing might come out. Do not bother too much about
the force with which you hit the pillow. It is number of
hits that are important. Try to get at least fifty punches in
one bout.
I would like to give you a little tip over here. If there is
somebody that you particularly dislike like your boss or
your neighbor, or may be your ex boy friend or girl friend,
try fixing a picture of the persons head on the top of your
pillow and then try punching it. I promise you, it will give
you a lot of satisfaction.
Tip 89.
Instead of waddling up and down the staircase, try taking
them two at a time. Now this is something that you have
to be careful about because we do not want you to trip.
So when you do this make sure that your feet are well
and truly planted on each step before you increase the
beat and try two at a time.
Tip 90.
If you have a dog, take it for a run and let the dog lead
you on. You will be surprised as to how much exercise a
dog can give you.
Animals are sensible enough to know that they need a lot
of exercise so let your animal lead you on. Take your pet
dog out for as walk and before you know what hit you, it
will turn out to be a run.
If you can’t think of any thing else to do try punching
your pillow. Now here’s another one of those weird ideas
but believe me it works. Not too many of us have
punching bags at home and if you have really fluffy pillow
giving it a good punching routine is just as good as
anything else.
This is also a nice way of letting off steam so go for it.
After all something is better than nothing. But I would
suggest that you do not hit it too violently or else the
stuffing might come out. Do not bother too much about
the force with which you hit the pillow. It is number of
hits that are important. Try to get at least fifty punches in
one bout.
I would like to give you a little tip over here. If there is
somebody that you particularly dislike like your boss or
your neighbor, or may be your ex boy friend or girl friend,
try fixing a picture of the persons head on the top of your
pillow and then try punching it. I promise you, it will give
you a lot of satisfaction.
Tip 89.
Instead of waddling up and down the staircase, try taking
them two at a time. Now this is something that you have
to be careful about because we do not want you to trip.
So when you do this make sure that your feet are well
and truly planted on each step before you increase the
beat and try two at a time.
Tip 90.
If you have a dog, take it for a run and let the dog lead
you on. You will be surprised as to how much exercise a
dog can give you.
Animals are sensible enough to know that they need a lot
of exercise so let your animal lead you on. Take your pet
dog out for as walk and before you know what hit you, it
will turn out to be a run.
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Saturday, 22 August 2009
Lose 10 Pounds In 3 Days Weight Loss Tips (Day2 Week10)
Tip 85.
Try breathing exercises. You might be surprised to know
that breathing exercises too can lead to weight loss. If
you are doing the breathing exercises properly, you will
find that you can exert a lot of pressure on the muscles
around the mid section.
You can feel a tightening of these muscles each time you
breathe in or breathe out. So go ahead and breathe
properly, it is good for you.
Tip 86.
Try yoga. Yoga is one of the best ways of losing weight.
Of course I can’t go into a full lecture about yoga over
here but I can tell you that I have never seen people with
better-toned bodies than those who practice yoga.
One of the benefits of yoga is that you learn to control
virtually every muscle and joint of your body so that the
issue of weight gain will cease to exist.
Tip 87.
Try massaging your partner. This is a fun way to lose
weight. It is something that can give your partner a lot of
pleasure and at the same time can give you a lot of
exertion there by leading to weight loss.
The attitude over here should of course be you scratch
my back I will scratch yours. It should not be a one sided
effort or else the interest will soon dwindle.
In fact it is a good idea if couple take up weight loss
routines together. They can keep watch over each other,
help control those urges to eat and motivate each other
to stick to the routine.
There are a lot of things that couples can do together that
can help them to keep physically active.
Try breathing exercises. You might be surprised to know
that breathing exercises too can lead to weight loss. If
you are doing the breathing exercises properly, you will
find that you can exert a lot of pressure on the muscles
around the mid section.
You can feel a tightening of these muscles each time you
breathe in or breathe out. So go ahead and breathe
properly, it is good for you.
Tip 86.
Try yoga. Yoga is one of the best ways of losing weight.
Of course I can’t go into a full lecture about yoga over
here but I can tell you that I have never seen people with
better-toned bodies than those who practice yoga.
One of the benefits of yoga is that you learn to control
virtually every muscle and joint of your body so that the
issue of weight gain will cease to exist.
Tip 87.
Try massaging your partner. This is a fun way to lose
weight. It is something that can give your partner a lot of
pleasure and at the same time can give you a lot of
exertion there by leading to weight loss.
The attitude over here should of course be you scratch
my back I will scratch yours. It should not be a one sided
effort or else the interest will soon dwindle.
In fact it is a good idea if couple take up weight loss
routines together. They can keep watch over each other,
help control those urges to eat and motivate each other
to stick to the routine.
There are a lot of things that couples can do together that
can help them to keep physically active.
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Friday, 21 August 2009
Lose 10 Pounds In 3 Days Weight Loss Tips (Day1 Week10)
Tip 82.
Get down at a block before your destination and walk the
rest of the way. You might not have time to fit in long
walks in your busy schedule so this is one way of
ensuring that you at least get to walk for a little bit every
day. If you take the bus or the subway, get down at an
earlier station and see if you can walk the rest of the way.
If you drive to work, see if you can get space in a parking
lot that is a little away from your office.
Tip 83.
When nobody is watching try doing pelvic gyrations. If
you take a moment to observe it you will see that it is the
mid section of our body that gets the least bit of exercise
and that is probably why the signs of weight gain are
mostly seen there.
It is the same reason why we find it very difficult to lose
weight in that section. So the best thing that you can do
is consciously try to give that part a little bit of exercise.
Stomach crunches might be too strenuous an exercise to
start off with but gyrations are relatively mild. Pelvic
gyrations make you thrust your midsection towards all
directions and this is the best way of tightening every
muscle in that mid section and that is of course what
weight loss is all about.
Tip 84.
Tuck in your tummy whenever you walk. Get that proper
gait. And the best way for that is to tuck in your tummy
and inflate your chest. Do not let your tummy hang above
your belt line like some unruly layer of flesh. Bring it
under the belt.
Each time you tuck in your tummy, you will feel the
pressure on the muscles of your stomach. This tightening
and loosening of these muscles is even better than
stomach crunches.
Get down at a block before your destination and walk the
rest of the way. You might not have time to fit in long
walks in your busy schedule so this is one way of
ensuring that you at least get to walk for a little bit every
day. If you take the bus or the subway, get down at an
earlier station and see if you can walk the rest of the way.
If you drive to work, see if you can get space in a parking
lot that is a little away from your office.
Tip 83.
When nobody is watching try doing pelvic gyrations. If
you take a moment to observe it you will see that it is the
mid section of our body that gets the least bit of exercise
and that is probably why the signs of weight gain are
mostly seen there.
It is the same reason why we find it very difficult to lose
weight in that section. So the best thing that you can do
is consciously try to give that part a little bit of exercise.
Stomach crunches might be too strenuous an exercise to
start off with but gyrations are relatively mild. Pelvic
gyrations make you thrust your midsection towards all
directions and this is the best way of tightening every
muscle in that mid section and that is of course what
weight loss is all about.
Tip 84.
Tuck in your tummy whenever you walk. Get that proper
gait. And the best way for that is to tuck in your tummy
and inflate your chest. Do not let your tummy hang above
your belt line like some unruly layer of flesh. Bring it
under the belt.
Each time you tuck in your tummy, you will feel the
pressure on the muscles of your stomach. This tightening
and loosening of these muscles is even better than
stomach crunches.
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Weight Loss Tips
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Why Do I Feel Tired All The Time? Causes and Cures Revealed
The challenges of every day life like enduring the tiresome commute to and from the office; the stress and anxiety from your demanding work; and all the family commitments that you need to attend to --- these are all recipes for burnout. Even on weekends, you can't seem to get some rest. No matter what you do, you still feel dead tired. But like most people, you know that you must not give in to all the pressures at home and at work.
If you're always tired, maybe it's time for you to consider the following tips on how to stay sharp and ready to face the daily grind:
Lessen your sugar intake
Contrary to popular belief, sugar should not be considered a main source of energy. In fact, sugar is mostly converted to fat if it is unused through physical activity or exercise. High-sugar, high-calorie food and beverages like softdrinks, chocolate bars, candies, and desserts should be avoided or consumed in moderation. The “low” that comes after the “high” of a “sugar rush” can actually make a person feel more tired.
Decaffeinate
When excessive fatigue hits, many people would grab a cup of coffee for a quick “pick-me-up” fix. But a recent study showed that excessive coffee drinking can lead to exhaustion. The temporary boost simply masks the fatigue instead of relieving a person suffering from it. In addition, just a little too much caffeine can leave you feeling overstimulated and shaky. The first step to eliminate our exhaustion is to lessen your coffee crutch. You can make the transition by kicking your habit of taking coffee over the weekends, or by limiting your coffee intake to only two cups a day.
Get enough sleep
Getting quality sleep is very important. If you are still tired after a full night's sleep, chances are, something is bothering you so much that you lose sleep over it. Furthermore, if you are trying to sleep and often resort to the use of sleeping pills or alcohol, you may be in for a surprise. Abusing these products can just make your sleeplessness worse in the long run because you may become prone to over-dependence.
Refresh yourself often
Too many commitments or conflicting schedules often cause you stress and anxiety. Try to learn and practice time management. Create an unstructured weekend. Try meditation techniques that will help you relax. If the budget permits, take regular quick vacations to allow your mind and body to be refreshed.
Chemicals plays a part on zapping your energy
Today, there are more harmful substances found in our food such as chemicals, pesticide residue, and other toxins. Even the air we breathe contains harmful pollutants like sulfur-dioxide and nitrous oxide fumes. As a result, many people suffer from low-grade poisoning than can cause weakness.
Here are simple ways to cope with these environmental toxins:
l Invest in an air purifier or filtered air conditioning
l Have your water supply tested
l Search for organic foods that are free of chemicals
l Keep away or secure bottles of solvents, paint, and cleansers. Make sure its lid is sealed. Store it in your attic or basement.
l Don't smoke or drink too much alcohol
l Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day and have a high-fiber diet
Take some supplements to fill the gap
Proper diet is essential but even with a good diet, it still feels short when you still lack the essential vitamins and minerals that you need to keep yourself up and running. Try taking the following supplements:
l B Complex – These vitamins help the body convert sugar into fuel. Take 50mg twice daily.
l Vitamin C – A well-known vitamin known for fighting fatigue and infection.
l Iron – If you eat a lot of junk food and you are having heavy menstruation, you become prone to iron deficiency. Taking at least 50mg of iron supplements, two or three times daily will help replenish the loss iron in your body.
l Magnesium -You need this to maintain your energy levels. It is best to take at least 200mg of magnesium citrate twice daily.
You'll feel more refreshed if you follow these health tips. Aside from a good diet, plenty of rest, and regular exercise --- it is important to practice positive thinking or optimism, which is another key to overcome physical and emotional tiredness.
If you're always tired, maybe it's time for you to consider the following tips on how to stay sharp and ready to face the daily grind:
Lessen your sugar intake
Contrary to popular belief, sugar should not be considered a main source of energy. In fact, sugar is mostly converted to fat if it is unused through physical activity or exercise. High-sugar, high-calorie food and beverages like softdrinks, chocolate bars, candies, and desserts should be avoided or consumed in moderation. The “low” that comes after the “high” of a “sugar rush” can actually make a person feel more tired.
Decaffeinate
When excessive fatigue hits, many people would grab a cup of coffee for a quick “pick-me-up” fix. But a recent study showed that excessive coffee drinking can lead to exhaustion. The temporary boost simply masks the fatigue instead of relieving a person suffering from it. In addition, just a little too much caffeine can leave you feeling overstimulated and shaky. The first step to eliminate our exhaustion is to lessen your coffee crutch. You can make the transition by kicking your habit of taking coffee over the weekends, or by limiting your coffee intake to only two cups a day.
Get enough sleep
Getting quality sleep is very important. If you are still tired after a full night's sleep, chances are, something is bothering you so much that you lose sleep over it. Furthermore, if you are trying to sleep and often resort to the use of sleeping pills or alcohol, you may be in for a surprise. Abusing these products can just make your sleeplessness worse in the long run because you may become prone to over-dependence.
Refresh yourself often
Too many commitments or conflicting schedules often cause you stress and anxiety. Try to learn and practice time management. Create an unstructured weekend. Try meditation techniques that will help you relax. If the budget permits, take regular quick vacations to allow your mind and body to be refreshed.
Chemicals plays a part on zapping your energy
Today, there are more harmful substances found in our food such as chemicals, pesticide residue, and other toxins. Even the air we breathe contains harmful pollutants like sulfur-dioxide and nitrous oxide fumes. As a result, many people suffer from low-grade poisoning than can cause weakness.
Here are simple ways to cope with these environmental toxins:
l Invest in an air purifier or filtered air conditioning
l Have your water supply tested
l Search for organic foods that are free of chemicals
l Keep away or secure bottles of solvents, paint, and cleansers. Make sure its lid is sealed. Store it in your attic or basement.
l Don't smoke or drink too much alcohol
l Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day and have a high-fiber diet
Take some supplements to fill the gap
Proper diet is essential but even with a good diet, it still feels short when you still lack the essential vitamins and minerals that you need to keep yourself up and running. Try taking the following supplements:
l B Complex – These vitamins help the body convert sugar into fuel. Take 50mg twice daily.
l Vitamin C – A well-known vitamin known for fighting fatigue and infection.
l Iron – If you eat a lot of junk food and you are having heavy menstruation, you become prone to iron deficiency. Taking at least 50mg of iron supplements, two or three times daily will help replenish the loss iron in your body.
l Magnesium -You need this to maintain your energy levels. It is best to take at least 200mg of magnesium citrate twice daily.
You'll feel more refreshed if you follow these health tips. Aside from a good diet, plenty of rest, and regular exercise --- it is important to practice positive thinking or optimism, which is another key to overcome physical and emotional tiredness.
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personal health
Sunday, 16 August 2009
Lose 10 Pounds In 3 Days Weight Loss Tips (Day3 Week9)
79.
Wriggle your toes and your fingers whenever you can.
This too is a stress buster and it gives you a chance to at
least work your hand and leg joints. This will tell you how
sore they are and if their condition is so bad, just think of
the rest of your body.
80.
Turn on music and dance like wild. Let your hair down
once in a while. Go back to the days of wild child hood.
Close the door of your room, turn on your sound system
to the highest volume possible (but a little lower than the
level at which your neighbors start to complain) and then
do the wackiest dance that you can think of. Jump on
your bed and jump off it again.
Roll all over the floor. Pretend that you are Michael
Jackson or Madonna (you will never see them keeping
still) and do ever boogie move that you know.
81.
Carry a soft flying disc or Frisbee with you. Toss it around
and get up to fetch it. This is also an excellent way to
beat stress. It makes a person feel good to throw
something away forcefully when the person is all worked
up. And the thing that you throw is something soft and
can’t damage anything, then what is stopping you?
It is not really the throwing part that we are interested in.
It is the fetching part. Each time you get up to fetch it
back; you are giving yourself a chance to stretch those
muscles and joints
Wriggle your toes and your fingers whenever you can.
This too is a stress buster and it gives you a chance to at
least work your hand and leg joints. This will tell you how
sore they are and if their condition is so bad, just think of
the rest of your body.
80.
Turn on music and dance like wild. Let your hair down
once in a while. Go back to the days of wild child hood.
Close the door of your room, turn on your sound system
to the highest volume possible (but a little lower than the
level at which your neighbors start to complain) and then
do the wackiest dance that you can think of. Jump on
your bed and jump off it again.
Roll all over the floor. Pretend that you are Michael
Jackson or Madonna (you will never see them keeping
still) and do ever boogie move that you know.
81.
Carry a soft flying disc or Frisbee with you. Toss it around
and get up to fetch it. This is also an excellent way to
beat stress. It makes a person feel good to throw
something away forcefully when the person is all worked
up. And the thing that you throw is something soft and
can’t damage anything, then what is stopping you?
It is not really the throwing part that we are interested in.
It is the fetching part. Each time you get up to fetch it
back; you are giving yourself a chance to stretch those
muscles and joints
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Saturday, 15 August 2009
Lose 10 Pounds In 3 Days Weight Loss Tips (Day2 Week9)
Tip 76.
Do things like fetching, turning things off and on by
yourself. Often when we come back tired from work, we
tend to get others to do simple chores for us. These
things are no big deal. They are things that we can very
well do for our selves but we don’t.
That is why we often ask our kids to fetch us this or take
away that.
Training your pet is a wonderful thing indeed. It is quite
remarkable how some people get their dogs to fetch them
something. But the fact is that while you may be making
sure that your dog is getting a lot of exercise, you are
neglecting your bit of the story.
Tip 77.
Here’s a pop quiz. Escalators help us to:
1. Move up and down faster
2. Gain weight
3. Stand stupidly as they move up and down
4. Look down at other people when you are going
down
5. Look up to others when we are going up
You have to pick the correct answer from the 5
alternatives given. You can see for your self that all the
options are in a way correct. So the next time you travel
on an escalator, don’t just stand there...climb up or down
along with it. (Or better yet, take the stairs.)
Tip 78.
During commercial breaks walk about. If you want to sit
all evening with your eyes glued to the tube, then do so.
But at least spare your eyes the agony of a commercial
break.
When the next commercial flashes on screen, instead of
surfing, get up and take a walk. Reach over and try to
touch your toes or do any such simple exercise that will
at least get the blood flowing in your veins.
Do things like fetching, turning things off and on by
yourself. Often when we come back tired from work, we
tend to get others to do simple chores for us. These
things are no big deal. They are things that we can very
well do for our selves but we don’t.
That is why we often ask our kids to fetch us this or take
away that.
Training your pet is a wonderful thing indeed. It is quite
remarkable how some people get their dogs to fetch them
something. But the fact is that while you may be making
sure that your dog is getting a lot of exercise, you are
neglecting your bit of the story.
Tip 77.
Here’s a pop quiz. Escalators help us to:
1. Move up and down faster
2. Gain weight
3. Stand stupidly as they move up and down
4. Look down at other people when you are going
down
5. Look up to others when we are going up
You have to pick the correct answer from the 5
alternatives given. You can see for your self that all the
options are in a way correct. So the next time you travel
on an escalator, don’t just stand there...climb up or down
along with it. (Or better yet, take the stairs.)
Tip 78.
During commercial breaks walk about. If you want to sit
all evening with your eyes glued to the tube, then do so.
But at least spare your eyes the agony of a commercial
break.
When the next commercial flashes on screen, instead of
surfing, get up and take a walk. Reach over and try to
touch your toes or do any such simple exercise that will
at least get the blood flowing in your veins.
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Friday, 14 August 2009
Lose 10 Pounds In 3 Days Weight Loss Tips (Day1 Week9)
Tip 73.
It sounds strange, but some people have reported that
they lost more weight when they drank black coffee
before a workout. While there’s no hard data to support
this, nutritionists speculate that the caffeine in coffee
makes the body rely more on fat for fuel during the work
out. It’s worth trying!
Tip 74.
Here’s a corollary to the tip above: Avoid drinking coffee
in excess, as it tends to desensitize your body to the fat
burning effects of caffeine.
Tip 75.
Stop using remote controls. Remote controls are the bane
of a prospective weight loser. They may be remarkable
gadgets by themselves but from the weight loss point of
view, they just aren’t very helpful.
They really encourage us to take a laid back kind of
attitude towards life itself. In fact if remote controls were
not there, the television would not have become so
popular. It is because of remote controls that people can
remain where they are and switch from one channel to
the other. And they only have to twitch a finger muscle to
achieve this.
Now, I have nothing against multi channel television sets
but what I strongly advocate is that you get up from
where you are and change the channel of the TV each
time you want to do so.
The same thing holds true for other remote controls as
well. As it is we have remote controlled TVs, DVD
players, A/Cs, garage doors, gateways and what not. The
next thing we know is that we will have remote controlled
people as well.
It sounds strange, but some people have reported that
they lost more weight when they drank black coffee
before a workout. While there’s no hard data to support
this, nutritionists speculate that the caffeine in coffee
makes the body rely more on fat for fuel during the work
out. It’s worth trying!
Tip 74.
Here’s a corollary to the tip above: Avoid drinking coffee
in excess, as it tends to desensitize your body to the fat
burning effects of caffeine.
Tip 75.
Stop using remote controls. Remote controls are the bane
of a prospective weight loser. They may be remarkable
gadgets by themselves but from the weight loss point of
view, they just aren’t very helpful.
They really encourage us to take a laid back kind of
attitude towards life itself. In fact if remote controls were
not there, the television would not have become so
popular. It is because of remote controls that people can
remain where they are and switch from one channel to
the other. And they only have to twitch a finger muscle to
achieve this.
Now, I have nothing against multi channel television sets
but what I strongly advocate is that you get up from
where you are and change the channel of the TV each
time you want to do so.
The same thing holds true for other remote controls as
well. As it is we have remote controlled TVs, DVD
players, A/Cs, garage doors, gateways and what not. The
next thing we know is that we will have remote controlled
people as well.
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Wednesday, 12 August 2009
The Misconception and Causes of Male Pattern Baldness
There are roughly 80 million men and women in the world suffering from hair loss. In humans, it is caused by a number of different factors. Male pattern baldness is the most common form of hair loss and is estimated to affect 90 percent of men by age 50. That said, pattern baldness (or natural hair loss) isn’t specific to men; women suffer from female pattern baldness as well.
WHY PEOPLE LOSE THEIR HAIR
Male pattern baldness (clinically known as androgenetic alopecia) is the most common reason for hair loss. It’s related to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a naturally occurring hormone present in all men. DHT has a detrimental affect on the hair follicles. It slows down hair production and causes new hairs to be shorter and weaker than usual. The hormone can even completely stop hair growth, gradually depleting your stock of hair. There are a number of other reasons why people go bald, including other forms of alopecia, the treatment of terminal illnesses and diet, just to name a few. Surgical hair loss treatments like Bosley are most commonly used to regrow hair loss caused by male pattern baldness.
MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT HAIR LOSS
By default, men typically blame mom for hair loss, as it was widely understood that hair loss is simply inherited from their mother’s side. This is just one of a number of common hair loss misconceptions:
- Hair loss is inherited from your mother’s father — Not true. Baldness is inherited, but from both your mother's and father's genes.
- Hair loss slows and eventually stops as you age — Not true. Hair loss is a progressive trait that doesn't stop; in fact, it gets worse with age.
- Hats or helmets can cause hair loss — Not true. Wearing something on your head has no effect on hair loss. Although hairpieces and weaves that pull and strain your hair may cause traction alopecia.
- Brushing or massaging the scalp reduces hair loss — There isn't sufficient evidence to conclude that brushing or massaging the scalp prevents or reduces hair loss.
- Too much sun causes hair loss — Not true. Though excessive sun exposure is damaging to your hair, there isn’t evidence to conclude that it causes permanent hair loss.
HAIR LOSS TREATMENT
As previously stated, there are various hair loss treatments, which have been proven to stop hair loss, and in some cases even regrow lost hair. Of the non-surgical hair treatments, Propecia and Minoxidil seem to be effective with a significant number of people. New, alternative methods of laser treatments have also been developed. First, there was the LaserComb, which employs low-level laser light technology to coerce hair follicles to regenerate. The handheld device requires people to spend 20 minutes a day running the comb through their hair. Recently, the technology has been further developed, evolving into a more effective, less intensive treatment. In the new laser treatment, a laser light helmet is used to aim high concentrations of laser light at affected areas of the scalp.
If you, however, have already experienced significant male pattern baldness and are looking to naturally and permanently cover your bald spot, then hair restoration surgery might be your best bet.
HAIR RESTORATION
Over the past century, hair restoration has become one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries among men and women alike. There’s a plethora of hair restoration surgeons in the United States, many of which provide their patients with stellar results.
Hair restoration surgery involves transplanting hair follicles from the donor areas of the head—typically the back and sides—to the bald or thinning areas. These are called grafts. Each graft can contain between 1 to 4 hairs. Because the donor hairs are from areas of the head that are not prone to balding, they are considered permanent when transplanted to balding areas, such as the scalp. The result is often a permanent, natural looking head of hair.
BattleAgainstBald.com follows real hair restoration patients as they restore their natural hairlines with Bosley procedures. Torrance and Seth are the Battle Against Bald’s Bosley patients and in addition to their weekly entries detailing the updates of their Bosley procedures, the blog provides a wealth of comprehensive information on hair loss, its causes and the methods used to combat it.
It has been nine months since Seth’s Bosley hair restoration and it’s official, he has more hair. Seth wanted to improve the appearance of his hair and restore a more youthful hairline, which he was able to achieve through just one Bosley procedure. Most hair restoration patients don’t start to see results until 3-5 months after the procedure. It has been four months since Torrance’s Bosley procedure and he’s beginning to see signs of hair after years of male pattern baldness.
Battle Against Bald is a blog that is sponsored by Bosley that speaks to those who are struggling with hair loss and are interested in hair restoration.
WHY PEOPLE LOSE THEIR HAIR
Male pattern baldness (clinically known as androgenetic alopecia) is the most common reason for hair loss. It’s related to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a naturally occurring hormone present in all men. DHT has a detrimental affect on the hair follicles. It slows down hair production and causes new hairs to be shorter and weaker than usual. The hormone can even completely stop hair growth, gradually depleting your stock of hair. There are a number of other reasons why people go bald, including other forms of alopecia, the treatment of terminal illnesses and diet, just to name a few. Surgical hair loss treatments like Bosley are most commonly used to regrow hair loss caused by male pattern baldness.
MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT HAIR LOSS
By default, men typically blame mom for hair loss, as it was widely understood that hair loss is simply inherited from their mother’s side. This is just one of a number of common hair loss misconceptions:
- Hair loss is inherited from your mother’s father — Not true. Baldness is inherited, but from both your mother's and father's genes.
- Hair loss slows and eventually stops as you age — Not true. Hair loss is a progressive trait that doesn't stop; in fact, it gets worse with age.
- Hats or helmets can cause hair loss — Not true. Wearing something on your head has no effect on hair loss. Although hairpieces and weaves that pull and strain your hair may cause traction alopecia.
- Brushing or massaging the scalp reduces hair loss — There isn't sufficient evidence to conclude that brushing or massaging the scalp prevents or reduces hair loss.
- Too much sun causes hair loss — Not true. Though excessive sun exposure is damaging to your hair, there isn’t evidence to conclude that it causes permanent hair loss.
HAIR LOSS TREATMENT
As previously stated, there are various hair loss treatments, which have been proven to stop hair loss, and in some cases even regrow lost hair. Of the non-surgical hair treatments, Propecia and Minoxidil seem to be effective with a significant number of people. New, alternative methods of laser treatments have also been developed. First, there was the LaserComb, which employs low-level laser light technology to coerce hair follicles to regenerate. The handheld device requires people to spend 20 minutes a day running the comb through their hair. Recently, the technology has been further developed, evolving into a more effective, less intensive treatment. In the new laser treatment, a laser light helmet is used to aim high concentrations of laser light at affected areas of the scalp.
If you, however, have already experienced significant male pattern baldness and are looking to naturally and permanently cover your bald spot, then hair restoration surgery might be your best bet.
HAIR RESTORATION
Over the past century, hair restoration has become one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries among men and women alike. There’s a plethora of hair restoration surgeons in the United States, many of which provide their patients with stellar results.
Hair restoration surgery involves transplanting hair follicles from the donor areas of the head—typically the back and sides—to the bald or thinning areas. These are called grafts. Each graft can contain between 1 to 4 hairs. Because the donor hairs are from areas of the head that are not prone to balding, they are considered permanent when transplanted to balding areas, such as the scalp. The result is often a permanent, natural looking head of hair.
BattleAgainstBald.com follows real hair restoration patients as they restore their natural hairlines with Bosley procedures. Torrance and Seth are the Battle Against Bald’s Bosley patients and in addition to their weekly entries detailing the updates of their Bosley procedures, the blog provides a wealth of comprehensive information on hair loss, its causes and the methods used to combat it.
It has been nine months since Seth’s Bosley hair restoration and it’s official, he has more hair. Seth wanted to improve the appearance of his hair and restore a more youthful hairline, which he was able to achieve through just one Bosley procedure. Most hair restoration patients don’t start to see results until 3-5 months after the procedure. It has been four months since Torrance’s Bosley procedure and he’s beginning to see signs of hair after years of male pattern baldness.
Battle Against Bald is a blog that is sponsored by Bosley that speaks to those who are struggling with hair loss and are interested in hair restoration.
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Sunday, 9 August 2009
Lose 10 Pounds In 3 Days Weight Loss Tips (Day3 Week8)
Tip 70.
If you hate running, remember, you do not have to run a
marathon to stay fit. 10 minutes of cardio each day is
good enough for most.
Tip 71.
And if you can’t run, try walking. 15 minutes of brisk
walking a day is enough to keep most fit.
Tip 72.
Any distance is walkable if you have the time, so consider
walking to places that you would normally drive (such as
work or the market if they’re not too far away). It may
take you longer, but the health benefits will last you a
lifetime.
If you hate running, remember, you do not have to run a
marathon to stay fit. 10 minutes of cardio each day is
good enough for most.
Tip 71.
And if you can’t run, try walking. 15 minutes of brisk
walking a day is enough to keep most fit.
Tip 72.
Any distance is walkable if you have the time, so consider
walking to places that you would normally drive (such as
work or the market if they’re not too far away). It may
take you longer, but the health benefits will last you a
lifetime.
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Saturday, 8 August 2009
Lose 10 Pounds In 3 Days Weight Loss Tips (Day2 Week8)
Tip 67.
While making telephone calls try walking up and down. I
hope you will agree with me that this is an excellent
suggestion.
Tip 68.
Use the stairs instead of the elevator whenever you can.
Elevators are one hell of a convenience particularly if you
have to go up or down some twenty floors. But elevators
also make us very lazy.
There may be no sense in trudging up some twenty
flights of stairs because by the time you get there you will
be totally pooped. But while coming down, if you have the
time, you can easily come down the stairs instead of
using the elevator. Coming down is not at all exhausting.
And talking about the time factor, I don’t think that there
is much of a difference. Sometimes waiting for an
elevator door to open at your floor after you hit the
button can take up all of eternity.
Tip 69.
Smoking is bad for weight loss. Smoking as such may not
contribute to weight loss but smoking leads to other
conditions like erratic eating habits and excessive
dependence on things like coffee.
While making telephone calls try walking up and down. I
hope you will agree with me that this is an excellent
suggestion.
Tip 68.
Use the stairs instead of the elevator whenever you can.
Elevators are one hell of a convenience particularly if you
have to go up or down some twenty floors. But elevators
also make us very lazy.
There may be no sense in trudging up some twenty
flights of stairs because by the time you get there you will
be totally pooped. But while coming down, if you have the
time, you can easily come down the stairs instead of
using the elevator. Coming down is not at all exhausting.
And talking about the time factor, I don’t think that there
is much of a difference. Sometimes waiting for an
elevator door to open at your floor after you hit the
button can take up all of eternity.
Tip 69.
Smoking is bad for weight loss. Smoking as such may not
contribute to weight loss but smoking leads to other
conditions like erratic eating habits and excessive
dependence on things like coffee.
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Friday, 7 August 2009
Lose 10 Pounds In 3 Days Weight Loss Tips (Day1 Week8)
Tip 64.
Don’t lie down, sit. The rule that we mentioned above
rings true here as well.
Tip 65.
Do not be a couch potato. It is the easiest thing in the
world to become a couch potato. You know what we are
talking about don’t you? That shapeless thing that sits or
reclines on a shapeless chair in front of the television and
stupidly munches away at something fried!
If you are inclined to become a promising old couch
potato, break the habit, cut at the very root of the vine.
And you want to know what is the best way for that? Take
away that favorite chair of yours. In fact, it would be a
very good idea if you could keep a chair that isn’t too
comfortable in front of the TV.
This will discourage any tendency to become a couch
potato.
Tip 66.
If you have a sitting job, stand up and stretch yourself
every half an hour. Most of the jobs today are indeed
sitting jobs that are in one word sedentary. This is
especially true for those who sit and punch away at the
keyboard or toy with the mouse all day long.
So if you have such a job, make it a point to get up at
least every half an hour and stretch your self.
Don’t lie down, sit. The rule that we mentioned above
rings true here as well.
Tip 65.
Do not be a couch potato. It is the easiest thing in the
world to become a couch potato. You know what we are
talking about don’t you? That shapeless thing that sits or
reclines on a shapeless chair in front of the television and
stupidly munches away at something fried!
If you are inclined to become a promising old couch
potato, break the habit, cut at the very root of the vine.
And you want to know what is the best way for that? Take
away that favorite chair of yours. In fact, it would be a
very good idea if you could keep a chair that isn’t too
comfortable in front of the TV.
This will discourage any tendency to become a couch
potato.
Tip 66.
If you have a sitting job, stand up and stretch yourself
every half an hour. Most of the jobs today are indeed
sitting jobs that are in one word sedentary. This is
especially true for those who sit and punch away at the
keyboard or toy with the mouse all day long.
So if you have such a job, make it a point to get up at
least every half an hour and stretch your self.
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Lose 10 Pounds In 3 Days Weight Loss Tips (Day3 Week7)
Tip 61.
Select an exercise pattern to suit your life style. All f us
have different life styles and professions so there is no
sense in trying to follow the book strictly. Try and follow
an exercise routine that is suitable for you. You have to
understand that even more important than the exercise
itself is sticking to it. So unless you choose something
that can suit your life style, you are not going to stick on
to it.
Tip 62.
Don’t stand, walk. If you can walk about then do so. Do
not stand in a fixed position. Pacing about is a good thing
to do. If you are thinking deeply about something, try
pacing about, it will aid in your thinking.
Tip 63.
Don’t sit, stand. If you can stand, then do not sit. The
golden rule is to choose a position that is less
comfortable.
Select an exercise pattern to suit your life style. All f us
have different life styles and professions so there is no
sense in trying to follow the book strictly. Try and follow
an exercise routine that is suitable for you. You have to
understand that even more important than the exercise
itself is sticking to it. So unless you choose something
that can suit your life style, you are not going to stick on
to it.
Tip 62.
Don’t stand, walk. If you can walk about then do so. Do
not stand in a fixed position. Pacing about is a good thing
to do. If you are thinking deeply about something, try
pacing about, it will aid in your thinking.
Tip 63.
Don’t sit, stand. If you can stand, then do not sit. The
golden rule is to choose a position that is less
comfortable.
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Lose 10 Pounds In 3 Days Weight Loss Tips (Day2 Week7)
Tip 58.
Try to get somebody to exercise along with you. But it
should be somebody committed or else your interest
might dwindle. This is indeed an excellent idea. One of
the advantages of getting a committed person t exercise
with you is that it keeps you going.
There may be days when you feel just too lazy to crawl
out of bed in the mornings. On such days, the knowledge
that some body is waiting for you is enough to slide out of
bed.
Another advantage is that you can discuss your progress
and fears with another person and be a sympathetic
listener to the other person as well. This is a fine way of
getting motivated your self.
Tip 59.
Stop when your body has had enough. There is no sense
in pushing it. When you have worked out for a
considerable time, your body will start giving you signals.
Heed those signals. This is particularly true in the initial
stages. Take one step at a time. Stop when you are out of
breath or when a certain part of your body tells you that
it has had enough.
Tip 60.
If you want to increase your time of exercise or your work
out routine, do it gradually and not in sudden steps.
Well easier said than done. Most of us have such hectic
schedules that it is quite impossible to fit in tie for
exercise right? Wrong. I want to say it once and for all,
your body, or anybody’s body for that matter needs
proper exercise. If you make up your mind to do it, you
just can.
Try to get somebody to exercise along with you. But it
should be somebody committed or else your interest
might dwindle. This is indeed an excellent idea. One of
the advantages of getting a committed person t exercise
with you is that it keeps you going.
There may be days when you feel just too lazy to crawl
out of bed in the mornings. On such days, the knowledge
that some body is waiting for you is enough to slide out of
bed.
Another advantage is that you can discuss your progress
and fears with another person and be a sympathetic
listener to the other person as well. This is a fine way of
getting motivated your self.
Tip 59.
Stop when your body has had enough. There is no sense
in pushing it. When you have worked out for a
considerable time, your body will start giving you signals.
Heed those signals. This is particularly true in the initial
stages. Take one step at a time. Stop when you are out of
breath or when a certain part of your body tells you that
it has had enough.
Tip 60.
If you want to increase your time of exercise or your work
out routine, do it gradually and not in sudden steps.
Well easier said than done. Most of us have such hectic
schedules that it is quite impossible to fit in tie for
exercise right? Wrong. I want to say it once and for all,
your body, or anybody’s body for that matter needs
proper exercise. If you make up your mind to do it, you
just can.
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