Aren’t You Sick and Tired of Hearing about 6-pak abs

Posted on May 12, 2008 by admin

Good afternoon,

What is the deal here anyway? 6-pak abs? What or how do I get them? If it’s a million sit-ups, forget that. If it s zillion push-ups, not interested. Surely there is a better starting point than all of this sweaty exercising, of course, there will be those who will agree with all of that, I’m sure.

I went on a search to see if there was a possible solution to those tummy roles or whatever the technical term is. This is what I knew and or , thought I knew. It has to do with all of that stuff we put into our mouths and the combination of the foods as there are foods that have a habit of graviting to the tummy and parking there. Too much consumed of any good food seems to like that area of the 6-pak abs or rather where they are supposed to be hiding.

Let’s look at the suggestions here in this article. At least it is a place to start looking for those 6-pak abs.

Abs are make in the kitchen, not in they gym

“Sometimes it’s tough, figuring out how to get six-pack abs. Informercials, magazines, even books all constantly tout that latest, greatest “miracle machine” that will give you a six-pack with zero effort in less than a week!

Get real. These products simply don’t work. The machines are ineffective, or simply not effective enough. The pills are outright dangerous. Don’t get caught up in these scams.

The secret to six-pack abs is the same as it has always been…

Ready for it?

Eat right.

That’s it. That’s the secret that has been used throughout the ages by all the best looking men. If you want six pack abs, you have to eat right.

I’m not talking about some fad diet, or Atkins plan, or anything like that. I’m talking about basic nutrition conscientious applied everyday. The simple fact of the matter is that excellent abs cannot be built through exercise alone. One million crunches won’t make your abs any better, if you don’t eat right. There’s simply not such thing as spot reduction. If you don’t have an overall body fat of less than 12%, you simply won’t see your abs.

So take a few minutes and make sure that your diet is condusive to six-pack abs.

1. Avoid fast carbs except right before a workout

Fast carbs are also called bad carbs, high glycemic index carbs, or white carbs. Bread, white rice, pasta, sugar, soda pop. These foods turn into glucose (muscle fuel) extremely fast, and unless you’re actively exercising within the next 30 to an hour, they’re going to be stored as fat. So lay off the fast carbs, except for right before workout.

2. Eat smaller meals more frequently.

It may seem counter-intuitive to lose fat by eating more often, but it’s not if you really think about it. Our bodies evolved millions of years ago when a person meals for an entire week where determined by wheter or not they caught a buffalo.

If you caught the buffalo, you ate a lot and your metabolism responded by picking up and burning off the excess. If you didn’t, you didn’t eat much so your metabolism slowed down. These day, we don’t have to hunt for our meals, but our body still behaves the same way. Feed it often, and it will ramp up the metabolism – boosting your fat loss.

3. Monitor your caloric intake

How many calories do you eat in a day? Be sure to include “hidden” calories like coffee creamer, soda pop, and powerbars.

There are 3500 calories in a pound, so for every 3500 calories you burn either through exercise or cutting a moderate amount of calories out of your diet results in a pound of fat loss. But be sure to never cut your caloric consumption below 1200 calories a day – at that point you begin burning muscle as fuel, defeating the purpose of the diet. If you cut out a simple 500 calroies a day, you’ll lose a pound a week.

The simple secret to six-pack abs is diet. Eat well, and even if you don’t exercise, you’ll begin to develop your abs.

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So 6-pak abs will begin with our planning of our meals, including lots of raw-foods such as raw veggies, raw fruits, unsalted nuts, baked sweet and baked white topped with fresh salsa, lettuce salads with lots of chopped fresh veggies and leaving all of those sugary stuff also. Drink lots of water. So let’s all try for those 6-pak abs and include some daily exercises like walking or lite jogging. Have a 6-pak ab day.

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Healthy Tips for Healthy Bodies

Posted on May 7, 2008 by admin

Good morning,

How do we deal with all of the ideas being pushed at us from commercials? Who do we believe, who can help me with my health issues, whether it is obesity, aching joints, stress, busy schedules and just plain-No Time for Me? We read and hear, do this, no, that’s not healthy for me-so where can I just get some honest opinions on healthy tips for keeping my body healthy ?

Some ideas that I’d like to share with you has some food ideas for you to substitute when you are preparing foods for your families.

We are fighting a food industry that adds sugar (high fructose corn syrup), salt (often paired with monosodium glutamate–MSG) and fat (oils) to just about everything with a label? And when you to go to eat out, there is no label at all. Here are a few suggestions to help you reduce your caloric intake without altering your lifestyle. One of the easiest ways to eat better is to read labels–the more ingredients and additives that are listed, the greater the chance of increased calories. Even my grandchildren are into reading labels on foods when they shop with their mother and or me.

If you like sauce or gravy on everything, use a little known thickener called arrowroot. It allows you to avoid using milk, which is high in calories. Mix a tablespoon of arrowroot with two tablespoons of cool liquid before adding to hot foods or liquids. I like to shake this with cold water and then add it so it doesn’t get lumpy. It can be used to thicken puddings, pies, soups, sauces and gravies. If you are afraid of reducing flavor, just add more spices. Adding spices or fresh herbs is great, also use lemon juice for your veggies and fruits. another idea is that using lemon juice will prevent foods from darkening-turning that brownish color.
Think lean and organic when you buy your meat and cut off the extra fat. Consider removing the skin from chicken, before you eat it. Sometimes lean meat can taste like cardboard. Slow cooking and lots of spices is the answer. In the case of not-so-lean ground beef, always drain off the fat. My whole grain spaghetti begins by adding spices to ground beef, cooking it on medium in a skillet, draining off the grease and then adding more spices, before pouring in the tomato sauce. When using ground beef for a Crock-pot chili or stew, I use the same procedure.

Keep plain, fat-free yogurt on hand instead of sour cream for those baked potatoes. Add chives or other herbs for flavor. If you love yogurt for a snack or dessert, reduce your calories and your refined sugar intake by buying plain, fat-free yogurt and adding your own fresh fruit and berries to it.

Did you realize that what you drink has a huge impact on your waistline and your pocketbook by watching what you drink. It is time to give non-alcoholic beer at your liquor store another chance. (Grocers and restaurants do not often carry the good stuff.) Some near beers have a surprisingly robust flavor with almost half the calories as real beer. And if you want to drop some pounds quickly, reduce the frequency or size of that daily glass of wine. When dining out, drink water with lemon juice squeezed into it instead of pop. It will save you 100-150 calories per twelve ounces. Even if you drink diet soda, having water instead will save you quite a bit of money. I’d like to suggest that you drink your coffees and your teas without adding sugar or creamer of any kind. I love a healthy coffee and a healthy tea, it’s taste is wonderful and you get great healthy benefits from it also.

Perhaps the best way to control calories is to avoid eating out at fast food places, although most of them have added salads to their menus for us. You might like to carry your own olive oil, apple cider vinegar and fresh herb dressings for less calories and more health benefits. You will eat healthier when you start reading labels, and you will save a bundle. Can you even read all of the words on those labels? I can’t. Prepare as much fresh veggies and fresh fruits as you can for lots less calories. If you feel that you need a constructed plan to help you deal with your daily food planning you might like to try this plans. It’s called the Mediterrenean diet and see if it will help you with some ideas on being more healthy body.

Let’s just relax and add more fresh veggies and fresh fruits to our daily meals and we will be on the path to a healthy body, and you know what, a better looking body also. Have fun shopping and eating out as you can do it and still be healthy.

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Obesity is Not Healthy

Posted on May 5, 2008 by admin

Good afternoon,

When do I have time to exercise? I am so busy, my work schedule is hectic, my weekends are so full of activities. Well then, I guess the number one question that we need to ask ourselves is, Am I worth it, how do I want to feel, how do I want to look, how Healthy do I really want to be? Do I matter or make a difference? Yes, Yes, Yes, is the answer to all of the above questions that I just asked myself.

The next question is how and when do I schedule myself into this Healthy picture. Maybe I can get up an hour earlier, Oh, yes, I will be a little extra tired for a few day, but I can honestly tell you that it will be worth it. You will notice your clothes starting to feel a little more comfortable, those jeans fit lots nicer and you will start to feel more like doing more and then this leads to increasing your activities and having doing exercises. Ask a neighbor or a co-worker to join you. Ask your children and your dog to come with you. Play a game of ball in the park, catch a few softball or baseballs with your children, just do an extra activity and see how much better you feel, you sleep better and you will look wonderful.

What is obesity?

Being obese means having so much body fat that your health is in danger. Having too much body fat can lead to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, sleep apnea, and stroke.

Because of these risks, it is important to lose weight even if you do not feel bad now. It is hard to change eating habits and exercise habits. But you can do it if you make a plan.

How do you know if you are obese?

You can use a measurement called a body mass index, or BMI, to decide whether your weight is dangerous to your health. The BMI is a combination of your height and weight. If you have a BMI of 30 or higher, your extra weight is putting your health in danger. If you are Asian, your health may be at risk with a BMI of 27.5 or higher.

Where you carry your body fat may be as important as how many extra pounds you have. People who carry too much fat around the middle, rather than around the hips, are more likely to have health problems. In women, a waist size of 35 in. (88 cm) or more raises the chance for disease. In men, a waist size of 40 in. (101 cm) or more raises the chance for disease.² In Asian people, health problems are seen with a smaller waist size. In Asian women, a waist size of 32 in. (80 cm) or more raises the chance for disease. In Asian men, a waist size of 36 in. (90 cm) or more raises the chance for disease.¹

What causes obesity?

When you take in more calories than you burn off, you gain weight. How you eat, how active you are, and other things affect how your body uses calories and whether you gain weight.

If your family members are obese, you may have inherited a tendency to gain weight. And your family also helps form your eating and lifestyle habits, which can lead to obesity.

Also, our busy lives make it harder to plan and cook healthy meals. For many of us, it’s easier to reach for prepared foods, go out to eat, or go to the drive-through. But these foods are often high in fat and calories. Portions are often too large. Work schedules, long commutes, and other commitments also cut into the time we have for physical activity.

There is no quick fix to being overweight. To lose weight, you must burn more calories than you take in.

You’ve tried diets, but you always gain the weight back. What can you do?

Focus on health, not diets. Diets are hard to maintain and usually do not work in the long run. It is very hard to stay with a diet that includes lots of big changes in your eating habits.

Instead of a diet, focus on lifestyle changes that will improve your health and achieve the right balance of energy and calories. To lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you take in. You can do it by eating healthy foods in reasonable amounts and becoming more active. And you need to do it every day.

Little steps mean a lot. Losing just 10 lb (4.5 kg) can make a difference in your health.

Make a plan for change. Work with your doctor to develop a plan that will work for you. Ask family members and friends for help in keeping with your plan. Ask your doctor to recommend a dietitian to help you with meal planning.

When you stray from your plan, do not get upset. Figure out what got you off track and how you can fix it.

How can you stay on your plan for change?

It is hard to change habits. You have to be ready. Make sure this is the right time for you. Are you ready to make a plan and stay on it? Do you have the support of your family and friends? Do you know what your first steps will be? Becoming healthier and staying that way is a lifelong effort.

Most people have more success when they make small changes, one step at a time. For example, you might eat an extra piece of fruit, walk 10 minutes more, or add more vegetables to your meals.

Studies show that people who keep track of what they eat are better at losing weight. Keep a notebook where you can write down everything you eat and drink each day. You may be surprised to see how much you are eating. Use a calorie counter to add up your calories. (You can find calorie counters online and at bookstores.)

As you keep track of calories, look at whether you skip meals, when you eat, how often you eat out, and how many fruits and vegetables you eat. This will help you see patterns that you may want to change.

You may want to write down the amount of physical activity you’ve had each day and compare the calories you burned to those you took in.

Can you take medicines or have surgery?

Surgery and medicines do not work by themselves. Most people also need to make changes in what they eat and how active they are.

Before your doctor will prescribe medicines or surgery, he or she will probably want you to work on diet and activity for at least 6 months. Even if your doctor gives you medicines or recommends surgery, you will need to keep your new healthy habits for the rest of your life.

“For that healthy body try the mediterranean Diet has been in place for thousands of years with plenty of formal research to back it. It is not a Fad Diet like many on the market. With this in mind, you can be proud of on-selling such a quality diet. In fact, I recommend you do a little research. Even if you only check the Harvard Research Information you’ll be impressed. It’s so much more satisfying promoting quality and knowing you may be helping someone while you carry on your business and profit!==”

These are just a few of my suggestions for you to start on that journey and not become obesity crowd. Just begin. Just believe that you can do it. You can do it.

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