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Yoga
Positions
You may or may not know this
but there is more to yoga than just gaining flexibility. Yoga has
simple, yet effective ways to strengthen one's back, tone the stomach,
and redistribute body weight. Yoga Asanas or positions are one of the
best when it comes to toning lubricating joints, toning muscles, and
massaging the body. Yoga positions bring the body physical, as well as
mental stability, health and vigor.
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The
Pilates Method
First of all what is Pilates
(p?lah?tees)? If you are not up to date with this very popular
exercise, it's never too late to get started. The Pilates Method
actually, had been around since the 1920's, so you know that this
exercise is not just another fitness craze. Pilates is a form of
strength and flexibility training, that stretches and strengthens
muscles (focusing on the core abdominal muscles) and can provide a long,
lean appearance.
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Time
to work out!
Now we've always tried to
find time and ways to improve our physical structure, but how many of us
actually found it? What if we're stuck in an office all day? Is it still
possible to find some sort of way to stay fit and keep my body
physically healthy? After a long day at work, do we actually have the
time to go to a gym? Especially when the kids are at home? We all have
our own personal reasons why we never have the chance to stop by the
gym. Will this hold us back from staying fit? Of course it won't! Here
are some tips that you can do to stay active, whether it'd be at home or
at work:
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5 Ways to Move Your Butt
This Fall
Lets face it, there are a lot of people who simply don't like to
exercise.
It is looked upon as work...plain and simple. But what if we made it
fun?
Here's a list that burns calories, and gets those bones moving
again.
1. Take a long walk along a beach. There are fewer people to share
the
beach and the temperatures are great at this time of year. If you
clip on
your pedometer, you could add these steps to your daily count.
2. Take your camera and go for a hike. Look for the unusual. You
might
find
a spot that looks like something straight out of Lord of the Rings.
Do you
remember the shire where Frodo lived...it could be out there in your
neck
of the woods.
3. Buy a badminton set and use it. An afternoon in the sun...doesn't
get
much better than this.
4. Find a mini-golf course and have fun. If you like the real
thing...thereis always that option too. Just think of all the waist whittling
that will
be going on.
5. Go out and meet the neighbors. When was the last time you had a
conversation with those people who live next door or down the
street? A
short walk will do amazing things for your mind and body.
*All of the above are super easy ways to get you moving. In fact,
you
probably will forget that you are exercising at all!
The Dangers of Drinking Too Much Water
The symptoms of hyponatraemic encephalopathy are similar to those of
dehydration, including nausea, vomiting, and confusion. Therefore,
people
with symptoms may think that they need to drink still more, but
further
water consumption can lead to seizures, delirium, coma and death.
The origin of "eight cups a day" may be a misinterpretation of
statements
in physiology textbooks about total bodily fluid requirements being
eight
cups per day. This "fluid" however, can come from food, drink, and
metabolism byproducts, not necessarily from drinking eight cups of
water.
The eight cups dictum typically leaves foods out of the equation and
focuses on drinking actual cups of water.
Foods contribute a substantial amount of water to the diet, as 90%
of
the
weight of some fruits and vegetables is accounted for by water.
Water is
found in some surprising places. Yogurt, salmon, eggs, and potatoes
are
about 75% water, and four ounces of broiled salmon provides about
one half
cup of water.
What does all this information mean for ordinary people? Do not stop
drinking water. Our bodies do need it, especially in the hot summer
months
when we perspire more. But if you find that eight cups of water
sends you
to the bathroom frequently, by all means drink less. According to
the ACSH,
there is no need to have a universal requirement, since everybody
has
different water needs. We don't have a universal calorie requirement
and
the same should hold true for water.
To determine the amount of water in various food types, log on to
the
USDA
site designed specifically to provide that information.
Eat Less Tricks
And they don't hurt at all.
The trick to eating less is to make yourself think that you haven't
changed
a thing. All of these tricks can work for you, just give it a try.
It can't
hurt.
Use a smaller plate
Most houses have a collection of more than one set of dishes and
usually
they all vary in size. So, when you have a family dinner and the
table
doesn't have to look perfect, set the table giving yourself the
smallest
plate you own. It holds a lot less food, but gives the appearance of
normal
servings.
Drink a bottle of water before you eat
Carry a bottle around with you all day. If this isn't a habit you
have
acquired, fill a bottle about an hour before dinner and sip away.
You will
eat less because you feel full. It's that simple.
Raw or Cooked
Fill your plate with lots of veggies, cooked or raw. Not only are
they
good
for you, they will fill you up. Sorry, stay away from the sauces,
gravies,
butter or sour cream. That totally defeats the purpose.
Quick Tip
Just a rule of thumb, if it's healthy, eat lots, if it's not, eat
just
a
tiny bit, if you must at all.
At The Restaurant
While it can be very tempting, ask that the bread basket be removed
from
the table. You don't want to know how many calories are in one slice
slathered with butter.
A Work Sheet That Works
Keep a work sheet on your fridge and use it to write down every item
you
eat during the day. Most of us have no idea how much we are
consuming. We
often take a bite here and there without even noticing. |
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