Get in Shape and Build Muscle Fast with Proper Goal Setting

Get in Shape and Build Muscle Fast with Proper Goal Setting
Goal setting is one of the greatest keys to success of all
time. Think of goals like road maps. If you don't have a
destination, how will you get anywhere? When you know
exactly where you want to go, it is much easier to plan out
and execute.

Goals, especially when written down and given a deadline,
build your motivation and persistence. When you can picture
yourself in the future of how you want to look and when you
want to achieve it by, it will create a burning desire and
faith to achieve it.

So how should you set your goals to get in shape and build
muscle fast? One of the best methods of goal setting is a
formula taken from Napoleon Hill's fabulous book, "Think
and Grow Rich." It consists of six steps:

Napoleon Hill's Six Step Formula for

Success Step 1: Define exactly what it is you desire

Step 2: Determine exactly what it is you intend to give in
return for your desire

Step 3: Establish a definite date when you intend to
accomplish your desire

Step 4: Create a definite plan of how you will carry out
your desire

Step 5: Write a clear and concise statement of exactly what
it is you desire, what you intend to give in return, how
you plan to carry out your desire, and the exact date when
you intend to accomplish your desire

Step 6: Read allowed your written statement at least twice
daily, once in the morning, and once before going to bed.

Let's go with the above example of wanting to gain 25
pounds of muscle and plug it into these six steps. You will
notice I use the word "will" instead of the word "want."
This is because wanting something implies you may not get
it. Saying that you will get something forces your
subconscious mind to act accordingly. This may sound silly
or ridiculous to those who are new to this type of concept,
but trust me, it works!

Example:

Step 1: I will gain 25 pounds of muscle

Step 2: I will commit myself to weight training and proper
dieting consistently until my goal is reached

Step 3: I will reach my goal on June 1st, 8 weeks from today

Step 4: (Here, for instance, will be the workout program
from my book)

Step 5: "By the first day of June, 8 weeks from today, I
will have an additional 25 pounds of muscle on my body,
which will come to me throughout the 8 week period. In
return for this new muscle, I will commit myself to weight
training and proper dieting consistently until my goal is
reached. I believe that I will gain this muscle. My faith
is so strong that I can picture myself exactly how I will
look with it."

By following this proven formula for success, you will be
engraving in your subconscious mind what it is you intend
to accomplish. When it is really ingrained in your
subconscious mind, it will create a state of faith and
desire that is so strong that nothing can stop you.

Writing your goals down is always much more effective then
just keeping them in your head. When you have a goal in
your head, it tends to have more of a wish or hope effect,
aimlessly floating around within your mind without any
sense of urgency of action. When you write it down, you
give it concrete form, you make it tangible.

The difference between dreams and goals is that goals have
deadlines. When you write your dreams down and give it a
deadline, you have created a goal; you have created
urgency, something you can begin moving towards right now
with whatever tools you have to work with.

If you truly want to get in shape and build muscle then
start writing out your goals today. Follow this formula for
goal setting combined with the correct work out routines
for muscle building and the battle will already be half
fought.

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Derek Manuel is the author of the best-selling, "How to
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Basic Rules Of Gaining Muscle

Basic Rules Of Gaining Muscle
Having a beautiful body on a magazine cover can indeed be a
product of modern technology. Many people ask how do I
start to look like that?

So to answer this question you need to know that no amount
of physical activity can give you your desired body if it
is not coupled with bodybuilding nutrition and a total body
workout. Actually, it is the bodybuilding nutrition that is
the most vital factor in building the best body. But I will
give you ten rules for building that good body.

1. You Must Use Free Weights for all Heavy Sets

Some machines might feel heavy, they do not involve as much
of the ancillary muscles areas as the free weights do and,
therefore, do not build as much compound mass as needed.

2. Use Lots of Compound Movements

The way that you perform an exercise is perhaps the most
important dynamic in building mass. If you want full, hard
bulk, do not isolate. Instead, use what Dave Draper calls
'body thrust' to compound the involvement of all the
muscles in the area. Also, don't fall for the theory that
cheating robs you of separation. On the contrary, it
augments the compound benefit and builds even greater size
so that there's more muscle in which to carve separations
for definition.

3. Try To Find areas of Improvement

Check out your physique to determine which muscle groups
need to be brought up in size, then go to the gym with that
in mind, concentrating on working those areas first. Begin
your workout with a barbell movement and follow with
dumbbells. If you use cables, do so at the end of your
workout. Never count cable sets as muss building sets
either.

4. You should experiment to find your best mass building
exercises

In the past I used to perform lots of squats, and I became
incredibly strong with them, going as high as 40 reps with
315 pounds. But there came a point where, even at that
level of intensity, my legs weren't growing to my
satisfaction. I discovered that my lower back and hips were
taking too much of the stress; the solution lay in working
my quads more exclusively. I therefore stopped squatting
and switched to leg presses and hack squats instead. My
legs are now better than ever.

5. Its a must to avoid injuries

Make an effort to be cautious of dangerous exercises.
Squats and flat bench presses, for example, possess the
highest injury potential, so I stay away from them. I can't
count the number of individuals whose bodybuilding careers
were ended by torn pecs, slipped discs or strained
erectors. With proper knowledge and execution, you can get
commensurate or even better growth from exercises that work
those muscle groups thoroughly without placing undue stress
on tendons and ligaments in and around their joints.

6. Make an effort utilize optimum sets

Its good to use a range of 16 - 20 total sets per bodypart.

7. Don't count exercises

There is no optimum number of exercises. Most bodybuilders
prescribe four sets each of four or five different
exercises per bodypart, but for some muscle groups, there
might be only one or two movements that work them
effectively. In those cases, you should do 16 - 20 sets of
one exercise, or 8 - 10 sets each of two exercises for that
muscle group.

8. Always perform optimum reps

Me personally, I like to train heavy, but I also like to
use lots of reps. I recently performed incline barbell
curls with 405 pounds for 10 reps, but I consider that to
be medium to light weight, and, therefore, not mass
training. My favorite number of mass reps on a regular
basis is 10, to failure, of course. However, that doesn't
mean you should avoid going as heavy as possible.

9. Test your maximums

find out your strength levels every so often by maxing out
with one or two reps. Remembers, though, that any time you
play around with benchpress poundages above 405, you flirt
with danger. The body cannot consistently take that type of
training. When you want to test your max, do not take big
jumps. Rather, work up gradually to keep your body
accustomed to the changing forces and their deflections at
each level. For example, I go up to 500 pounds for two reps
on the incline barbell press, but I do not jump directly
from 405 to 500. Instead, I make sure I can do 465 for at
least four reps before I go to my max set.

10. Always eat your meat

Remember that the more protein you eat, the better, and the
best form of protein for mass is meat, especially red meat.
That's where you get your muscle building nutrients, your
strength reserves and the necessary fats for joint
protection. Make all of these tenets second nature to your
bodybuilding lifestyle and you will gain good solid mass
that you will love.

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The Most Over Looked Method In Boxing Training Workout Programs.

The Most Over Looked Method In Boxing Training Workout Programs.
Recovery, yes recovery, is very misunderstood by some
boxing trainers. It is sometimes thought of as a novelty or
even pampering of a fighter. Taking a day off or easing up
in training can seem like an act of weakness to the go hard
or go home foolish trainers. If they only knew what they
were doing to their fighters bodies. When you prepare a
boxer for a fight you are supposed to make them better then
ever, not the other way around.

Most training camps run for 4-6 weeks of intense training.
If the fighter shows up to camp in bad shape, he can just
end up surviving the camp and gain no significant benefits.
This is do to the high and hard amount of training he will
partake in to get his weight down to get in shape. So the
fighter starves, runs all these miles and works the bag for
many rounds yet no recovery is usually planned. The next
thought is jump on the scale and check the weight, if the
fighter is over weight. Even if a fighter isn't that bad
out of shape, they are still being told that the other
fighter is training even harder so they burn themselves
even more by picking it back up.

The obvious solution is to monitor the fighters training
readiness when applying intense bouts of training. If the
fighter comes to training wore out, why beat a tired horse
even more. It's not weakness the fighter is showing, it's
the fighters body telling the trainer something. The
trainer needs to pay close attention to his boxer and at
the same time implement recovery modalities after the
training to ensure proper training readiness/freshness. The
fighter will then show up to the next training session
rejuvanated and ready to train hard. You are then building
the fighter up and not breaking them down.

Again, Why beat a tired horse? I'll repeat this again too,
naive boxing trainers look at over training as not training
hard enough. This has got to stop. We know what happens
with this scenario. If the team would monitor training
readiness and use recovery techniques such as massage and
proper post workout nutrition, they would obviously be
building the fighting beast they seek to have ready at
fight night. In training we are only as good as we recover.
If we don't recover we don't progress. Fighters mustn't
make it to the fight by just surviving the training camp.
Factoring in recovery ensures this won't happen.

Here are some recovery methods that can be successfully
applied to the fighters training: massage, foam rolling,
contrast showers, sauna, sufficient sleep, whirl pool, and
post workout nutrition. Mineral and epson salt baths work
well too. Nutrition on a whole determines how well a
fighter can train and recover. If the fighter is bloody
starving himself to make weight, that's the fight itself
and it'll cost the fighter the fight.

Monitoring training intensity is key to recovery also and
allows the fighter not to peak too early for the fight.
It's better to take a day off or ease up in training a bit
than to have peaked two weeks or so before the fight! The
fighters who have to take off all the pounds and come to
camp out of shape can peak 3 weeks before a fight! This is
the reason they can look so flat during the fight. Look
deeper and the truth comes out.

I hope this article has shed some light on why applying
recovery techniques and modalities in boxing training can
determine the success or apparent early downfall of the
fighter. The new motto of enlightened, experienced trainers
is "Less Is More". Based on their fighters performances who
follow this new slogan, who can disagree?

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The Brain-Body Connection and Emotional Stress

The Brain-Body Connection and Emotional Stress
I am so stressed out today! How many times lately have you
said or heard this expression? "Stress" has become such a
common household word that we use it to describe everything
from the rush of the morning commute to the hours of
homework our children complete after their mandatory club
soccer practices. The average person who I see in my
practice is on six to ten medications. Young boys are on
Ritalin for attention deficit problems and girls are on
anti-depressants. Why? The culprit is stress. Most often,
you are speaking of emotional stress when you use the "s"
word. Stress is harmful because stress imbalances every
hormone system in your body. To achieve optimum health and
an ideal body composition, you must focus on regular stress
management. When you experience a stressor, there are three
phases to your response:

1) the stressful event,
2) your inner appraisal of it, and
3) your body's reaction. The stress response is difficult
to handle because once it begins, the mind has no control
over it.

Sitting in traffic or being criticized at work can trigger
a stress response 'the "fight-or-flight" reaction ' that
has no hope of being physically carried out, thus
dissipating the hormones that create the body's call to
action. Although you may not be able to control the
stressful event -- or your body's reaction to it -- your
inner appraisal of it, the link between the event and your
reaction, is up to you. The totally personal way in which
you filter all events determines how stressful they are.
Everyone has a different level of stress tolerance.

What seems to create the greatest perceived threat in any
given situation are these three factors:

1) lack of predictability,
2) lack of control,
3) lack of outlets for frustration.

The sympathetic nervous system regulates the
fight-or-flight response. When this system is under attack
from a stressor, it turns down the immune system and you
have a greater chance of being sick. A growing body of
research indicates that activity levels of cells that
identify and destroy cancer are likely to be lower in
people experiencing high levels of stress. When the
sympathetic system is activated for a period of time, the
system turns to "sympathetic dominant" mode, where the
system is compromised by stress. The second, even more
serious stage, is "sympathetic shock" to describe a
condition where the mind-body system has been so totally
overloaded by one or more stressors that the immune system
is shocked and is repressed. As you internalize the
memory of events you perceive to be stressful, your
conditioned response becomes reinforced to the point that
the expectation of the event becomes the stressor. There
are techniques to break the emotional stress cycle that
involve "erasing" the old habitual way of thinking and
reacting to a stressor with a new way that creates a more
healthful, life-enhancing response. The intelligence that
made your body and runs your body can heal your body.

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Dr. Michael B. Roth has been a holistic chiropractor for 23
years. His goal is to transform the health care system
from crisis/reactive care to a wellness model of health.
Dr. Roth is a dynamic speaker on health and wellness who
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Multi Dimensional Abdominal Training

Multi Dimensional Abdominal Training
In some of my previous articles, I've written about why you
need to change your ab programs frequently to avoid muscle
adaptation, repetitive pattern overload injury, muscle
imbalance and of course, boredom!. But those aren't the
only reasons you need exercise variety.

The functions of the abdominal and core muscles are so
numerous, so varied and so complex, that entire textbooks
have been written on functional anatomy and kinesiology
without even scratching the surface.

What this means to you is that since there are more actions
and functions of the abs and core than any other body part,
there are more possible exercises you can do for abs and
core than for any other body part.

With literally hundreds of ab and core exercises to choose
from, the irony is that most people are STILL doing
workouts that revolve around only a few exercises such as
crunches, sit ups, leg raises and maybe some ab machines...

This is what I call "training in only one dimension"... and
that can spell "trouble"

One dimensional training leads not just to progress
plateaus and muscle adaptation, but also failure to engage
all the functions of the core region, to strengthen
thoroughly in every plane of movement, or to develop the
proper neurological link to the muscle.

The end result is muscle weakness, muscle imbalances,
injuries, a distended lower abdominal area and or and a not
so impressive midsection.

A proper program progression allows you to train every
muscle in your core region in every "dimension." These
dimensions include:

Flexion, Extension, Stabilization, Rotation, Side flexion,
Prone, Supine, Seated, Standing, Quadruped, Stable, Unstable

One way to enter a whole new "dimension" of abdominal
training is to start using a Swiss ball - also known as a
stability ball because a ball is an unstable surface.
Training on an unstable surface flips the switch on your
nervous system and activates stabilizing muscles that are
weak in most people due to sitting at a desk all day long
and or doing too much machine training.

I realize if you're not familiar with Swiss ball and core
training, that some of these exercises may look unusual or
even "weird" at first.

You might look at the pictures and say, "David, it looks to
me more like "rolling around on a beach ball than training."

Yup... that's what a lot of people said... until they tried
them and their abs started showing for the first time!

By expanding your arsenal of ab and core exercises and
working them in every capacity and function for which they
were designed, you will...

* Increase your strength

* Decrease the odds of ever having back pain

* Improve sports performance

* Avoid plateaus and muscle adaptation...

And maybe best of all..

* Get an impressive "six pack"

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David Grisaffi is a Sports Conditioning Coach and holds
multiple certifications including three from the
prestigious CHEK Institute. Plus he is also the author of
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Can Some Foods Act As A Natural Cure For Bad Breath?

Can Some Foods Act As A Natural Cure For Bad Breath?
If you're one of the many thousands of people who suffer
from chronic bad breath on a regular basis, chances are
you've likely tried lots of those conventional so-called
bad breath remedies in an attempt to cure your halitosis
problem.

But despite what they might promise on the packaging, you
might also be only too aware that unfortunately many of
these products fail miserably to live up to their hype.

In fact, this might well be the very reason for the
increase in popularity in recent years of more unusual bad
breath treatments and solutions, such as herbal
preparations and home concoctions. More and more people are
now turning their back on traditional oral hygiene products
in favor of more unusual methods.

And a quick trawl online through various bad breath support
forums would seem to suggest that some people are indeed
experiencing success using less conventional methods of
treatment.

It's easy to understand the appeal of finding a really good
natural cure for bad breath. For a start, it means you're
not subecting your body to any harsh chemicals or
medications which may prove to be habit-forming at a later
date.

And they're also often much cheaper than many expensive
over-the-counter-products, the costs of which can soon
mount up when you have to keep using them on a regular
basis just to keep your smelly breath at bay.

One particular way in which some people are attempting to
cure bad breath naturally is through the use of foods.

Generally speaking, there are 3 main categories of foods
which some people suggest can help to eliminate halitosis.
These are:

1. Fiber-rich crunchy fruit and vegetables - eating crunchy
fruit and veggies such as apples, carrots and celery can
help to stimulate the production of saliva in your mouth.
This is especially important from a bad breath point of
view as a dry mouth is one of the factors that can cause
your mouth to smell.

You may not be aware, but the number one cause of bad
breath is bacteria that you have in your mouth. When
aggravated, these bacteria can multiply in excessive
numbers and it's this that frequently leads to bad breath.

And one of the things that these bacteria absolutely love
is a dry environment. Therefore, keeping your mouth moist
is one of the ways you can keep these bacteria in check.

For the same reason, it's also important to make sure you
keep yourself adequately hydrated by drinking plenty of
plain water every day. Many health experts recommend that
you should consume about 8 glasses a day for optimum health
benefits.

2. Foods high in vitamin C - fruits such as berries and
citrus fruits which have high vitamin C levels can help
prevent you developing gum disease and gingivitis, which
are also two things which can contribute to halitosis.

And as an extra bonus, as well as helping to minimize any
rotten stenchs coming from your mouth, vitamin C is also a
very powerful antioxidant and can help to protect the cells
of your body from the damaging effects of harmful free
radicals.

3. Yoghurt containing live cultures - a recent dental study
found that eating a serving of yoghurt with active cultures
every day can help to reduce the amount of odor-causing
sulphur dioxide in a person's mouth.

The study also found that participants had generally lower
incidences of plaque build up and gum disease.

It's perhaps a little to early to say with absolute
certainty whether or not these foods can help cure bad
breath. But if you've already tried conventional treatments
in the past without success, then you might well want to
give them a go.

After all, you've really got nothing to lose - except your
bad breath, that is!

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High Protein Vegetarian Lifestyle?

High Protein Vegetarian Lifestyle?
Forty years ago, when I was a kid (and a vegetarian
newbie), vegetarianism was not common. The statement "I am
a vegetarian" was met with a simple "Oh". Then came the
1980s when it became fashionable to be vegetarian for
health reasons. With this fashion came confusion...

If you are a long term vegetarian like me, you will no
doubt have been asked "do you eat chicken and fish?"
Answer: polite yet emphatic "No, I am a vegetarian". This
question is usually followed by "how do you get enough
protein?" Answer: polite yet emphatic "Easy!"

For those that are confused, here's a brief description of
the types of vegetarianism. Basically, there are those who
either eat dairy (lacto vegetarian), eggs (ovo vegetarian)
or both (ovo-lacto vegetarian). Vegans are vegetarians that
consume no animal products at all. Among us vegetarians, if
we say we are vegetarian it is taken to mean we eat dairy
and or eggs. Vegans usually use the word vegan, which
sounds to me like terminology invented by the producers of
the original Star Trek episodes ?. A feeble attempt at
humor, I know.

This article is about vegetarian and vegan eating, either
as a lifestyle or the occasional meal. This article is
about eating for muscle development. Is it possible to do
both? Yes it is... with simple foods and a bit of knowledge
about the composition of proteins.

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. To build or
maintain muscle (and most other body functions), the human
body requires some amino acids that it must take from food.
These are called the Essential Amino Acids. There are other
amino acids that the body manufactures on its own ' called
Non-essential Amino Acids. However, it requires the
essential ones to manufacture the non-essential ones.

A protein is referred to as "complete" or "useable" when it
contains all of the essential amino acids. Animal protein
is complete. Vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts and seeds all
contain protein, but they usually are not complete and
therefore need to be "complemented" with foods that have
the missing amino acids. The exception to this is soybeans.
The protein in soybeans is complete and needs no complement.

In a nutshell: for vegetarians, getting enough protein is
simple as eggs, dairy products and soybean products (except
soy sauce) are good sources of high quality "useable"
protein. For vegans, dried beans and soy are the main
source of protein. Dried beans need to be complemented with
nuts, grains, corn, eggs, dairy or soy (except eggs and
dairy for vegans). For Non-vegetarians, a small amount of
meat, fish or chicken in a meal will also complete the
protein in beans or nuts for an extra protein punch that's
also packed with phytochemicals and anti-oxidants!

Live long and prosper.

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About the Author:
Ainsley Laing, MSc. has been a Fitness Trainer for 25 years
and writes exclusively Body for Mind eZine. She holds
certifications in Group Exercise, Sports Nutrition and
Personal Fitness Training. She is also a professional
engineer and mom. To see more articles by Ainsley visit
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Benefits of Stretching

Benefits of Stretching
If you want to get fitter, or try to lose some weight, the
first point of call is your diet. You decide what you
should cut back on and what you should add to your diet to
achieve your goals. The second thing that you will probably
consider is a good exercise program. In most peoples views
a good exercise program will initially consist of some type
of cardio exercise. After this some people may try to
incorporate some sort of weight training regime.

An essential part of any exercise program is often ignored
by most people. This essential part is stretching. Some
people may go through the motions with a couple of minutes
of stretching before a workout, but most people do not
realise the wonderful benefits that stretching can give
them. Stretching along with cardio and weight training
should be considered as being a vital part of any exercise
program.

The first thing to remember is that you should always have
a good warm up before stretching. This is because a warm
muscle is always going to be more flexible than a cold one,
and this will avoid the risk of any injury. The second
thing is to make sure that you do not push too far when
stretching. Always go to the point where you can feel the
pull and not to the point where it becomes painful.

As children we are naturally pretty flexible but this
changes as we get older. Our muscles begin to get tighter
and this is why it is so easy to pull a muscle, or often
wake up in the mornings feeling sore and stiff if we
haven't slept with a good posture. As children the bulk of
our world consists of physical play. We run around and move
about in ways that stretch our bodies. When we get older
all this stops. You rarely hear of children complaining of
back pain or pulled hamstrings.

You should have a good stretching program consisting of 10
to 15 minutes. You will get most value from stretching if
you do it after your normal workout. The benefits of
stretching are many, and here are just a few:

When you exercise you are basically stressing your muscles.
It is this stress that is going to make your muscles
stronger or give you muscles endurance. Stretching after a
workout is going to reduce the stress on your muscles
because stretching will allow your blood to reach the
stressed muscles more quickly, and it is your blood that
carries the nutrients that are going to repair you. You
will have less soreness in your muscles the day after a
workout, allowing them to recover more quickly.

Stretching will improve your posture. It will make your
body feel more comfortable. This will be noticeable in the
way you stand and the way you move around. Good posture is
extremely important for good physical health. After all it
is bad posture that will end up giving you muscular
problems in the long term.

Stretching will improve your daily life and allow you to
perform tasks with more ease. It helps movement and you can
improve everyday things such as bending, leaning, and
carrying. How many times have you pulled a muscle or
tweaked something after picking something up and ended up
holding your back? How many times have you turned or moved
suddenly and felt a stab of pain? This is because your
muscles are tight and therefore not prepared for the
particular movement, and end up being injured. Stretching
will reduce the chances of this happening.

In conclusion do not ignore or downplay the importance of
stretching. Incorporate stretching into your exercise
program and it will give you benefits which will make you
physically fitter, help you avoid injuries, and basically
increase the quality of your life on a day to day basis. Do
not underestimate the great benefits of stretching.

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To Lose Weight

To Lose Weight
Many people using various diets and weight loss programs
find they just cannot lose weight. In many instances it's
not because of lack of effort on their part that they have
failed to get the desired results, but more likely that the
diets were not targeting the cause of their being
overweight.

Many diets leave you feeling hungry throughout the day and
this is not how your body was designed to function. If your
food is giving you sufficient nutrients to meet your energy
requirements, then you shouldn't feel hungry. Any diet,
then, that keeps you in a state of hunger is destined to
fail as you will find it too difficult to maintain.

In an effort to lose weight, don't just assume, for
example, that you can control your weight simply by eating
natural products only. Some of these products act only as
diuretics, causing a temporary loss of water and give you a
false impression that you are losing weight quickly.

The best natural products to eat each day are fresh fruit
and vegetables. You can feel assured while eating these
that you will have an abundance of the necessary vitamins
and minerals to enable your body to function properly.

Maintaining muscle mass while on a weight loss program is
one of the essential aspects you will need to concentrate
on as this will assist in keeping your fat percentage down.
Ultra low diets, for example, need to be avoided as the
body will react by eating into its own muscle tissue as a
defense mechanism.

You only need look at some of the slim fashion models who
exhibit high body fat levels in proportion to their
stature. This is because they have done little exercise or
resistance training to maintain muscle mass levels, coupled
with the likelihood of them being on a low quality diet.

These models would do well to add exercise and resistance
training to their daily routine. They would still be able
to retain their slim figures, but their percentage of body
fat would be lower and they would look better toned.

Conventional dieting, though, just doesn't work as far as
permanent weight loss is concerned. Yo-yo dieting in
particular can have a detrimental effect on your body,
causing your metabolism to change and you will find a
greater reduction in calories is needed to maintain your
new weight.

The most effective way to lose weight safely and
permanently is to adopt a natural eating style, a style
that is readily available. There is no starving involved,
you eat 4 meals each day, you have an unlimited number of
foods to choose from at any single meal, you never feel
hungry.

So, how do you lose weight with this program? The principle
of "shifting calories" is involved with the foods you eat
at each meal, like proteins and carbs, in accordance with a
particular schedule. Your four daily meals are spread out
as evenly as possible so that fewer calories are consumed
at each meal. This eating style enables you to burn fat
efficiently and you lose weight. It's possible to lose 9
pounds in 11 days with the shifting calories method of
eating.

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Addiction: How Does Drug And Alcohol Addiction Occur?

Addiction: How Does Drug And Alcohol Addiction Occur?
We all know drug and alcohol addiction occurs. We also know
some people can use and not get addicted. We all know that
they are both injurious to our health. Then why is it that
the addiction to drugs and alcohol is increasing everyday?
Why do people still destroy their lives and family? Is drug
and alcohol addiction a matter of will power, choice or is
it a disease?

Let's examine these questions in detail.

First it's important to understand the cycle of addiction.
When a person takes things like alcohol or drugs, these
substances alter the chemical composition of the brain. The
drug or the alcohol induces the brain to release endorphins
or the pleasure causing substances. As a result the person
loses all his inhibitions and feels "high". The process of
addiction is a sine wave phenomenon with sharp peaks and
troughs. Once the "high" wears off, the person starts to
feel low and depressed. He starts craving for the next fix
since his body demands it. He becomes focused on just one
thing and that is getting high again. He spends all his
energy in getting the drug or the alcohol and nothing else
matters.

In other words addiction is not a behavior issue, In fact
it is a disease. Will power may be important in refusing
the drug or the alcohol initially, however once the person
is addicted then it does not remain only their will
anymore, instead it actually becomes a conditioned reflex.

Who are at risk for addiction? Almost everyone is at a
risk; however some people are at a greater risk of
addiction than the others. A lot of factors come into play
as far as addiction is concerned:

1. Genetics: When drug or substance abuse runs in the
family, then there is a greater chance of the person
getting addicted since the chemically altered nature of the
brain may be hereditary.

2. Low self-esteem: low self esteem or depression tendency
may also lead to addiction. The reason for this is quite
simple. People who have low self-esteem or self-confidence
are constantly looking for ways to make them feel better.
Drugs/alcohol gives them that high, which makes them feel
that they are better than anyone else.

3. Emotional factors: People who crave for love or children
whose parents are unable to provide them with unconditional
love are also at a high risk for addiction. Such children
want to be needed and loved, which they do not find at home
and hence seek in peers. Most of the times, just to please
their friends, they get into drugs or alcohol and oft time
develops an addiction.

Addiction is a disease that ruins a capable and intelligent
human being. This disease needs treatment like all the
other diseases. The catch in this situation is that the
patient is unaware of his problem and may even deny it.
Hence it's important to treat the patient with love and
understanding. With the right treatment addiction to drugs
and alcohol can be cured and the persons' life put back in
order.

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Stress Management & Fat Loss

Stress Management & Fat Loss
Losing fat isn't rocket science. It comes down to your
eating habits, your exercise habits, and your ability to
handle stress.

Now, I'm sure you've heard of the first two ways to lose
weight (i.e. nutrition and exercise). However, do you know
your ability to handle stress also plays a major role in
your ability to burn fat?

The more stress in your life, the more fat your body hordes.

You see, your body fights stress by releasing "stress
hormones" into your system. These stress hormones allow
your body to function while stress is wearing you out.

These stress hormones also lock up your fat cells, so they
cannot burn any fat. I'm sure you've experienced this
before...

You are losing weight and all of a sudden you hit a
plateau. You stop losing the fat and you get frustrated.
After all, you didn't change your eating habits and God
knows you haven't changed your exercise routine. So what
gives?

Stress!

Our bodies are not meant to deal with the level of stress
in today's world. This just might be why we're seeing an
increase in obesity at epidemic proportions. It may also
be why we're seeing an upswing in dis-eases like Heart
Disease, Cancer, and Diabetes.

Again, when you're experiencing stress your body protects
itself by releasing those pesky stress hormones. Good for
your body, but bad for your weight loss efforts.

To help you relax (and lose that unwanted fat) here's a
mind de-stressing exercise that only takes 3-5 minutes:

1. Sit in a quiet place (i.e. ' your room, the basement,
your car, or even your bathroom if you must)

2. Close your eyes and take a deep breathe from your
diaphragm

3. Now, imagine you're on the beach (or another place you
enjoy) and having fun

4. Picture in your mind what you're doing to have fun. Are
you swimming in the ocean with your kids? Are you catching
some rays, while listening to your favorite music on your
iPod? Are you fishing off the pier kicking back a cold one
(ignore the fat loss goal if you're doing this)?

5. Breathe in that fun and SMILE, while you continue to
breathe deeply

6. Open your eyes and become aware of how you feel

So, take it easy today and let the stress in your life
slide off you like water off a duck's back. Trust
me...you'll enjoy the day more, get a lot more
accomplished, and even burn more fat.

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Weston Lyon, KING of the Functional Fitness Jungle, is
widely recognized as a leading expert on functional
fitness. You can receive Weston's weekly tips and FREE
e-book at http://www.westonlyon.com

Difference Between Fat Diets and Diet Pills

Difference Between Fat Diets and Diet Pills
What is the difference between diet pills and fad diets?
They often get lumped together as the same thing; weight
loss that doesn't work. That is necessarily the truth. We
want to take a greater look into what do diet pills do, and
what are fad diets.

I call fad diets any diet that has the words low or high in
them, want you to eat only certain foods, or where you have
to cut something. One of the best lines about how to eat
correctly and fat diets is that healthy eating doesn't have
the words high or low in it because it is called the way.
That simply the words high or low means more of or less of
what you are supposed to be eating.

So how do fat diets work? The major important aspect of
fad diets is quick weight loss. As Americans we want our
result yesterday which leads to high consumption of fad
diets. The basic understanding that you need is this.
Carbohydrates absorb water for hydration and physiological
processes. That has nothing to do with bloating. Without
carbohydrates you can not absorb water for optimal health.
This is why it has become so popular to cut carbs out of
your diet or eat them in low amounts. Once you cut carbs
out of your diet you will lose instant weight from water.
The problem is this isn't fat. Also, carbs are your major
source energy which leads to slow metabolism and storing
more fat. Your body can fluctuate 3-5 daily based on your
hydration. Fad diets use this process to get weight off
fast because most people don't know that it is water they
are losing and not fat. It is estimated now that 75% of
Americans are in a constant state of dehydration based on
their diet choices.

So don't diet pills work the same, not necessarily. The
two things that cause storing fat are not burning enough
calories and overeating which leads to storing more
calories as fat. Diet pills attack one or both of these
issues.

Diet pills are classified into two types of products.
Either they work to increase your metabolism or they work
to control your appetite to prevent overeating. Some diet
pills have ingredients to do both.

Fat burner products work to speed up your metabolism so you
burn more calories. If you burn more calories you will
lose more weight. Keep in mind if you keep eating fat
diets then the extra calories you burn is out weighed by
the extra calories you are storing. Weight products that
work to increase your metabolism do work and make your
weight loss results happen fast assuming you are eating a
healthy diet.

Appetite suppressant products are designed for those who
constantly overeat. Your body stores all food that is an
excess as fat on your body. Appetite suppressant work to
take back control of your cravings. Important to
understand that you still need to eat and these products
are designed to prevent overeating and behavioral eating
patterns like eating because you are watching tv or eating
because you are stressed.

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Getting Help to Quit Smoking from Family, Friends, and Professionals

Getting Help to Quit Smoking from Family, Friends, and Professionals
Deciding to stop smoking is one of the best choices you
will ever make. But more than likely it will not be easy to
stop. You may need to get some professional help.

You can find help from family, friends or doctors, or even
from the pharmacist at your local drug store. Doctors will
be able to talk to you and may even want to refer you to a
quit smoking help group.

Some groups will be able to offer the support that you need
to stay away from those nasty cigarettes and they will also
offer you a smoke free environment. You are going to find
out that some of the things you do, places you used to go
or even people you used to associate with who are smokers
are going to have to change until you are completely free
of smoking and the cravings for cigarettes no longer exist.

Change Your Environment

If you have made the decision to stop smoking, then the
people in your family who smoke or your roommates will have
to find another place to smoke. You will not be able to
sit in a room or a home with someone smoking around you.
You will just be tempted to go back to your old ways.

If people want to help you quit smoking, it is going to
require that everyone will avoid smoking around you. If
you let yourself be subject to cigarette smoke, then you
will surely be overcome with the need to start smoking
again. This will totally defeat the purpose of your
wanting to stop smoking.

Quit smoking help is not for everyone to give. Some
friends and family may feel that this is your own challenge
and they are not going to stop smoking around you. In this
situation, you may feel the need to seek outside help to
figure out a solution to this problem.

The environment you live in is a big factor that will tell
you whether you will be able to stop smoking or not. If
you happen to frequent bars where smoking is allowed, this
may make things harder for you. Also, being around
co-workers who smoke is a hard thing.

Having house parties, going on outings or camping trips is
going to be that much harder if you are trying to kick the
habit and others are lighting up all around you. If you are
not insistent about changing your environment, you are
going to be fighting going back to smoking with every step
you take.

Change Your Lifestyle

If you happen to work in an area where smoking is common,
you are going to have some problems with trying to stop
smoking. You lifestyle plays a big part with your ability
to stop smoking. You need to try to find a comfortable
lifestyle that will benefit your goal to quit smoking.

After you have succeeded in conquering this habit, you can
gradually ease back into your old lifestyle without picking
up the smoking habit again. One thing that will play a big
part in your desire to quit smoking is the amount of
willpower you have. Remember, you have the ability to say
"NO!" if someone asks you if you want to light up.

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at http://www.onlinestopsmokingtips.com , where you will
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stop smoking.

Using the Antidepressant Properties of Bergamot Oil for You and Your Familly

Using the Antidepressant Properties of Bergamot Oil for You and Your Familly
Bergamot essential oil is subtle and uplifting, uniting one
of the most enticing perfume aromas with the transformative
potential of this plant's powerful healing effects. The
light green oil is pressed from the peels of the nearly
ripe bitter oranges, with an scent like candy for
grown-ups; the bright top note combines a fresh sweet-tart
orange with slightly spicy balsamic undertones. A member of
the botanical family Rutacae, the Bergamot tree (Citrus
bergamia) grows up to 15 feet high and yields small round
fruit that look much like miniature oranges. The Bergamot
essential oil used in aromatherapy should not be confused
with the familiar bergamot plant, also known as 'bee balm',
an herb indigenous to North America.

Originating in tropical Asia, the Bergamot tree is now
widely grown in Italy, as well as the Ivory Coast, Guinea,
Morocco, and Corsica. Bergamot is named after the Italian
city of Bergamo in Lombardy, where the essential oil was
first sold for perfumery. The fruit is not edible as the
pulp is too sour, resulting in the Bergamot tree being
primarily cultivated for its essential oils. It is one of
the most popular essential oils used in perfumery '
approximately one third of men's colognes contain Bergamot,
and nearly one half of women's perfumes. Bergamot imparts
the characteristic flavor to Earl Grey tea, and is used as
a flavoring agent in pastries, root-beer, chewing gum, and
toothpastes.

Fresh Bergamot essential oil has nearly 300 compounds:
mainly linalyl acetate (30-60 %), linaool (11-22%) and
other alcohols, sequiterpenes, terpenes, alkalines, and
furocoumarins (including bergapten 0.30-0.39%). Certain
furocourmarins, notably bergapten, have been found to be
photosensitizing (causing an increased sensitivity to
ultraviolet rays), hence Bergamot should not be heavily
used on skin that will be significantly exposed to sunlight
in the following 72 hours. A 'bergapten-free'
partially-refined variety is available, and is an excellent
choice for massage and skin care formulas.

Bergamot is an excellent antiseptic for use in cases of
acne, oily skin, and infected skin. As a natural toner and
detoxifier, Bergamot may help to prevent premature aging of
the dermis. Bergamot oil is noted to have a slightly
irritating effect on the skin in high concentrations, but
the opposite healing effects occur when the oil is used at
low concentrations (1% or less in carrier oil). Bergamot's
general deodorizing effects derive from its antiseptic
properties, which are also effective against bladder and
urinary infections. Adding 3- 4 drops of Bergamot to warm
water bath can help bring relief to the early stages of
urinary tract infections.

Bergamot essential oil is foremost a miraculous
neuro-tonic, and a powerful helper against depression
caused by fatigue or unreleased tensions and frustrations.
Aromatic massage with the oil is naturally indicated for
those with poor circulation, heart palpitations,
hypertension, and general stress related dis-ease. As noted
by author and aromatherapist Gabriel Mojay, "Bergamot oil's
psychological action depends on its ability to disperse
stagnant Chi (life-force energy). This condition can
manifest as tension, irritability, and frustration, and if
never released or processed, can eventually lead to
depression...Bergamot helps us to relax and let go."

Depression due to the stagnation of life-force energy is
often the result of accumulated stress and repressed
emotions of grief, frustration or anger. A protective oil
by nature, Bergamot is indicated whenever the flow of
natural energy is disrupted, leading to imbalanced states
such as irritability, anxiety, and sleep disturbances.
Bergamot encourages the release of repressed and inhibited
feelings, thus helping to release and decompress. The
sparkling and yet gentle floral scent gives the oil a
sedative yet uplifting quality with the primary effects
being calming, balancing centering and clarifying.

Bergamot is further indicated where anxiety and stress
related symptoms present as a loss or change in appetite.
Bergamot's antidepressant properties and its regulatory
effect on appetite offer assistance when used in cases of
eating imbalances such as anorexia nervosa, emotional
eating, and bulimia. A natural carminative, digestive aid
and antispasmodic make Bergamot effective in instances of
colic as well as helping to reduce and relieve flatulence.
The essential oil can be used as a single note, or blended
with companion aromas such as Chamomile, Coriander and
Fennel in a neutral base, applied using caring-tough
massage techniques.

That Bergamot essential oil has found its way into our
lives in forms that we inhale, splash on ourselves, and
even eat is no mistake. Humans have certainly developed a
fondness for its brilliant touch to the olfactory and
gustatory senses. Its greatest potential may be as a
'broad-spectrum' natural antidepressant; the yellow-green
color of the oil hints to its affinity to the heart and
solar plexus chakras, where many of us are challenged to
remain open in our daily routines. It is the opening of the
heart and a fluid allowing of the emotions that lies at the
center of our healing journeys. Using Bergamot through all
primary aromatherapy techniques can assist in this process,
opening us to freedom and joys in our everyday lives.

Bergamot essential oil blends well with Chamomile,
Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Neroli,
Tangerine, and Ylang Ylang essential oils. Bergamot can be
used by means of bath, compresses, massage, or inhalation.

Blends utilizing the Bergamot essential oil's uplifting and
releasing effects are recommended as follows: To release
aggravation and pressure ' 2 parts Roman Chamomile, 2 parts
Bergamot and 2 parts Sweet Orange. To overcome nervousness
and agitation ' 3 parts Lavender, 2 parts Neroli and 1 part
Bergamot. When frustrated and negative ' 3 parts Bergamot,
2 parts Sweet Orange and 1 part Neroli. To enhance
relaxation and self-confidence ' 2 parts Lavender and 1
part Bergamot.

These blends may be used in a diffuser, or diluted to 3%
total concentration in one or more carrier oils for a
wonderful aromatherapy massage.

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Michelle is a degreed naturopath and iridologist with a
specialty in aromatherapy. She regularly uses essential
oils in her practice. More on the therapeutic use of
essential oils is available at
http://www.anandaapothecary.com

Why hardgainers need commitment

Why hardgainers need commitment
Have you labeled yourself a hardgainer? Maybe others have
given you that label, and you're wondering if there really
is such a thing. Well, I guess it depends on how you
define the word. If by hardgainer you mean someone who has
a particularly hard time gaining muscle because of their
genetic makeup, then yes I think it's safe to say that
there are such individuals. However, if you think that
means that you are bound to remain a skinny guy forever who
can do nothing about gaining muscle, you should think
again. In the absence of a serious physical abnormality,
anyone can build a substantial amount of muscle. Instead
of blaming your parents for the genes that they've given
you, you need to make a long-term commitment to knowledge
and action.

Yes, I know it's not fair. Some individuals are gifted
with the ability to gain muscle more easily than you, just
as different individuals possess varying degrees of
intelligence, musical ability, etc. You definitely should
not give up because of this, however. You may have to
accept the reality that gaining muscle is not going to be a
walk in the park for you. Also, don't let it bother you
that some guys seem to make progress without much effort.
First of all, it may not be the case. Those guys may
actually have to work harder than you think, and they may
indeed have put in many months or years to achieve the
results. Even if they do have an advantage, though, you
have to accept the possibility that you will need to work a
little harder.

Your attitude will play a bigger role than you think in
your path to gaining strength. Believe it or not, your way
of thinking can dramatically influence your results in the
gym. If you begin your muscle building program with the
belief that you can't succeed, you've already doomed
yourself to failure. Stop making these obstacles seem
greater than they really are, or they will eventually
appear unbeatable in your mind. When this happens, you
stop taking action because you've already assumed that it
simply can't be done. Instead, focus on creative solutions
to problems you're facing. Stop calling yourself a
hardgainer and make the decision that you will succeed in
building a large amount of muscle. Search for a
comprehensive program that will give you the right
knowledge you need to succeed and then apply it. Action is
key!

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The Disturbing Facts Regarding Refined Sugar

The Disturbing Facts Regarding Refined Sugar
-Refined Sugar is close to zero nutrition value

Because of the industrial processes involved in
manufacturing, sugar has very, very little nutrition value:
The vitamins and enzymes have become denatured (loose their
molecular shape) and thus fail to contribute to the body's
metabolic requirements. Refined sugar is also devoid of
mineral content.

-It is pure energy

For those who frequently eat significant amounts of refined
sugar products, this can lead to many problems.

Because a large intake of sugar causes a sharp rise in
blood glucose, the pancreas jets out high levels of insulin
as a sudden response. The insulin converts glucose into
glycogen as storage in the liver.

However, the overreaction of high insulin more than
converts the excess glucose. This results in the blood
having lower than normal glucose levels. Consequently,
hunger is felt. Remember that, an individual in this
circumstance has more than enough glucose, but it has been
converted as storage in the liver.

So the need to munch away again is carried out (more sugar
perhaps?). The even more excess glucose from this next
eating binge causes the glucose storage to get converted
into fat...Frequent recurrences of this situation can lead
to obesity and type '2 diabetes.

-It can cause Type-2 Diabetes

Diabetes is the body's inability to control the blood
glucose levels. Diabetes type-1 is where there is
insufficient insulin; a lack of insulin produced from the
pancreas needed to regulate sugar levels. In the case of
diabetes type-2 the insulin levels needed are sufficient.
However, the insulin produced is ineffective: What this
means is the insulin is not in any way defective but is
ineffective in that the body's cells do not respond to it.
With reference to the earlier point regarding the
constantly high sugar intake and high insulin levels as a
response: This is how the body develops type-2 diabetes
over time. It takes about 6 years to manifest.

The sad thing is that there are now record-breaking numbers
of children developing this disease as young as six or
seven years old, such as those in the United States of
America.

Is this slow-motion suicide?

Obesity and the failure to metabolise carbohydrates
effectively could lead to illnesses such as: Poor night
vision, blindness, kidney disease, cardiovascular problems,
liver failure, damage to nerves, impotence, obesity,
failure of wounds to heal properly, not to mention type-2
diabetes can lead to a whole range of side effects. This
includes: Alzheimer's disease, a lack of male function with
low testosterone levels...There is no doubting that
diabetes type-2 goes hand in hand with obesity.

-Hyperactivity, mood swings and depression

There is much evidence to support the idea that 'food
changes the mood'. Individuals taking high levels of sugar
on a regular basis are no exception. Take the case of
children as an example. If you want to see some of them not
bouncing off walls and have their hyperactive state
prevented or greatly reduced: the solution may be easier
than you think. -Just stop giving them sugar. Substitute
this for good natural, wholesome food and watch them change
their behaviour.

Mood swings and depression has been linked to fluctuations
in blood glucose levels. Remember, when refined sugar
products are eaten, first there's the 'rush' or 'highs'
experienced, and then the pancreas overcompensates by
jetting out more than enough insulin (roller coaster ride).
This results in too much glucose converted in to storage.
So now there's low-level blood glucose. Cravings for more
of that sweet stuff comes about and the accompanying
feelings of being foggy headed, depressed or down in the
dumps results.

-Sugar feeds bad micro-organisms

If ever there is a circumstance whereby disease is allowed
to manifest, it is by means of a sugar environment.
Micro-organisms can be abundantly present in the body's
internal dead-end regions. For example, they can be at
ducts or lymph nodes. Feed them on their favourite food,
sugar, they will grow and multiply. Consequently, you could
be well on the way to illness from the toxic environment
they generate.

-Sugar and Ageing The Advanced Glycation End-products
(AGE's), the nasty yellow-brown compounds made up of sugar
and body tissue protein acts as a precursor to aging. In
effect, the body becomes oxidised and then ageing,
premature grey hair and wrinkles... manifests. Sugar
addicts may be rusting themselves away into an early grave
since degenerative disease could soon follow on.

Remember that sugar has no nutrition value of its own. It
is of no use to the body's cells: No contribution to growth
or repair. So if sugar is eaten, the body is depleted of
nutrients by having to deal with it. For example, as
William Duffy quite rightly points out in his excellent
book 'Sugar Blues', through eating sugar, the body is
depleted of copper, which is an essential in maintaining
the elasticity in veins and arteries. This could lead to
strokes or aneurysms. Other essential elements such as
sodium, potassium and calcium are used up in handling the
sugar onslaught. If too much calcium is used in dealing
with sugar, then this could lead to osteoporosis. Not all
the sugar is detoxified in the body. Metabolic remnants are
left behind that accumulate as fatty deposits.

Sugar can also contribute to an unhealthy acid imbalance in
the body.

-Avoid sugar and notice the changes for the better in
yourself!!

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I, Paul Phillips am a health writer researcher. I graduated
in 'Biological Sciences' which includes biochemistry,
physiology and nutrition. I have worked in various related
research and development labs.
I am always willing to give advice and help people in my
field. For more information please try the link below
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McDonald's Calories Bad For Waistlines

McDonald's Calories Bad For Waistlines
When you eat a hamburger you take in a relatively high
amount of fats and calories but only very, very few of the
vitamins and minerals essential for the good health of your
body.

An occasional McDonald's isn't going to do you much harm,
but eating regular hamburger meals is going to cause and
imbalance and result in inches on your waistline.

It's a question of nutritional balance. In order to
function at its optimum level your body needs fats,
carbohydrates and protein which provide it with energy in
the form of calories; plus vitamins and minerals to
strengthen your bones and muscles and repair your cell
structures.

Why Hamburger Meals are NOT Good For You

Hamburger meals are relatively high in calories and low on
essential vitamins and minerals. A plain ordinary 3.8 oz
McDonald's hamburger contains 250 calories. But the best
selling Double Quarter Pounder® with Cheese++ contains
740 calories.

Two Double Quarter Pounder® with Cheese++ provide
nearly all the calories an adult male requires to keep him
going for an entire day.

A Double Quarter Pounder® with Cheese++ will give the
diner a sudden injection of energy, which, if it is not
burned off relatively quickly, will turn to fat on the
waistline. And these burgers are heavy with "bad" trans
fats.

The waistline problem is exacerbated by the calorie content
of the rest of a McDonald's meal. A medium portion of
French Fries adds another 380 calories. A side serving of
Newman's Own® Creamy Caesar Dressing = 190 calories.

A medium size Coca-Cola contributes a further 210 calories.

A Baked Apple Pie dessert will add 260 calories and a
Strawberry Sundae would add 270 calories.

So 2 Double Quarter Pounders® with Cheese++, plus a
side order of medium French Fries with Caesar Dressing, a
medium Coco-Cola and a Baked Apple Pie would give you 2,520
calories in one meal. That is enough calories to last a
grown man doing an ordinary job for an entire day.

The Problem is that it's Only One Meal!

Even if you stoke up like this once a day, you will still
need to have breakfast, plus one other meal where you will
consume even more calories. And if you don't burn off those
extra calories they will add to your waistline at an
alarming rate.

Can you see now that eating meals that are high in calories
and which contain virtually no vitamins and minerals is
setting you on a slippery path to obesity?

A Seventeen Mile Walk Will Burn Those Calories

To burn off 2,520 calories you would need to walk nearly
seventeen miles, according to a computation worked out by
Nutritionists in Great Britain. Don't worry, seventeen
miles is only about 34,000 steps. Considering that the
average sedentary person averages under 3,000 steps a day
do you think you could manage 34,000 steps?

The Body of Your Dreams

It's your body and you only get one in this life. If you
look after it well it should give you a long and healthy
life. Make it look good and it will attract other people to
you. Feed it right and it will give you the energy and
strength to achieve your dreams.

You take care about which gasoline and oil you put into
your car to ensure that it runs properly. You have your car
serviced regularly to check that it's in good health and
ensure that it lasts as long as you want it. But, do you
take similar care of your body? You are the only one who
can do this.

Do you ensure that you put the right energy, vitamins and
minerals into your body? Bottom line is that every human
being should aim to enjoy eating the foods that will keep
their bodies healthy, attractive looking and full of energy
for as long as they need them.

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It's Never To Late To Get In Shape

It's Never To Late To Get In Shape
I talked to a friend of mine who has been very busy working
over the Holidays, as this is the peak season for his
business. As a result, he has not been able to do as much
as he wanted to in the gym and also he has not been able to
get in all the meals that he needs to on time.

He became very frustrated, as a result and contemplating to
perhaps just dropping the whole program until the beginning
of the New Year when things would normalize for him.
However, I advised against doing so for the following
reasons why:

1. By stopping to train it would lower his metabolism which
in turn would lower his energy levels and thus make him
less productive at his job.

2. Even though he cannot get in the gym as often, getting
his workout in and following the diet as much as possible
will prevent him from losing valuable muscle gains while
making undesirable fat gains. This in turn prevents him
from getting further depressed as he sees his body go to
waste.

3. Once the chance comes and he can start hitting the gym
more often and following the meal schedule to the, he will
be in good shape and his body will respond very quickly to
the more aggressive routine.

This is a very different scenario than the one he would
have encountered if he would have stopped training and
dieting altogether, as in this case, he would have needed
to use at least a week to get his body conditioned for the
weights again and it would have taken him an extra week, or
maybe even two, to get rid of any body fat that he might
have gained depending on how bad the diet had been.

Try to be flexible, Be Consistent, Be Prepared. Having
said that, in order to be successful in bodybuilding you
need to have the right mindset. Bodybuilding is both a
physical and extremely psychological endeavor. Of course,
we all get frustrated when our schedules are affected by
work, or any other life circumstance that may be thrown our
way. Life is full of monkey wrenches in case you have not
noticed and it does not make it easy for us to get our
workouts and meals in. Therefore, we have to fight
aggressively and plan ahead if we want to get our workouts
and meals in daily.

Being a bodybuilder we must keep our eyes on the ultimate
goal, which is always more muscle mass with less body fat.
In order to accomplish that one must be consistent with the
training and diet. If for whatever reason the program that
the bodybuilder has mapped out is too much of a time
commitment at a certain period in life, then the solution
is to modify the bodybuilding program to one that does fit
the time schedule.

Back in the days there were periods when I had to work
60-70 hours a week, I modified my training to where I would
hit the gym 5 days a week for 40-45 minutes of weight
training. Since I had no time to do cardiovascular
exercise, I would superset antagonistic muscles in order to
get some sort of cardiovascular effect (refer to my
abbreviated bodybuilding plan at the end of this article).
That is all I could afford to do.

Many times I tried to get my training in before work, but
if for some reason I would miss it in the morning, then I
always had lunchtime to make it up or later in the evening
after work. Worst case, there was always the weekend for
makeup sessions. Regarding meals, I always brought in all
of my meals with me pre-prepared and also enough Meal
Replacement Powders for those times that I was really on
the move.

Then there are some of you for whatever reason may not even
be able to do more than three sessions a week. If this is
the case, then no issue; make the most out of the time that
you do have available to train. The key to making lasting
bodybuilding gains at the end of the day is that you have a
realistic plan that can be executed consistently, not
trying to follow one that looks really good in paper but
cannot be executed. You will get to where you want to go,
it may just take a little bit longer depending on how much
time you can dedicate to reaching your goals of getting in
shape.

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Natural Weight Loss Pills

Natural Weight Loss Pills
Natural weight loss pills are different than regular diet
pills. Diet pills that you purchase from the pharmacy,
either prescription or over the counter, are made from
chemicals. They are medicine.

Natural weight loss pills, on the other hand, are made from
all natural ingredients. These ingredients can be plants
or herbs.

Both types of pills accomplish pretty much the same thing.
They help you to lose weight. That, however, is where the
similarity ends.

Medicinal diet pills come with the risk of several side
effects. These side effects vary from mild to very
harmful. Pharmacuetical diet pills can cause the jitters,
irritability, high blood pressure, liver damage and
increased heart rate.

Natural weight loss pills, when made properly, cause no
serious side effects. Please note, this is not true of all
natural diet pills. Some of them can also be harmful. It
is necessary to do your research prior to using any diet
supplement.

The best natural weight loss supplements come from the
Chinese tradition. The Chinese have been involved with
natural healing methods for thousands of years. Their
experience with herbs goes far beyond any experience that
we have here in the west.

The Chinese herbs used for weight loss work in two ways.
The first is that they gently stimulate the metabolism. In
this sense, they act as a natural but efficient fat burner.
The second thing is that act as a mild appetite
suppressant.

Interestingly enough, Chinese herbs are an effective means
to lose weight even without dieting. Of course, it goes
without saying that for better results it would be wise to
incorporate them into a natural diet and exercise program.

Losing weight and keeping it off is actually a three part
process. If you wish to lose that unwanted fat and keep it
off you should seriously consider the following three steps
to losing weight.

1/ Make up your mind.

This step is crucial. Without it, you may or may not
succeed. With this step, you will be invincible.

You should establish your goal at the deepest level of your
being. Your weight loss efforts should be, for the time
being, the over riding principle of your existence.

If you are able to accomplish this step, then everything
that you do will bring you closer to your goal. Even your
missteps.

2/ Change your diet.

I never get tired of saying this. Getting fat does not
happen in a vacuum. It is your diet and lifestyle that
make this happen.

Also, dieting does not work. To lose weight in a healthy
manner and to keep it off, you have to change your
lifestyle.

This means eating a diet that consists of natural foods.
If also means avoiding fast foods, prepared foods and
processed foods.

3/ Exercise.

Your system needs activity in order to be healthy. It is
that simple. Find something or a group of activities and
do one of them everyday. Ideally, you should exercise for
about an hour each day.

Do not make this complicated. You can walk, jog, run, swim
or ride a bike. Switch off day to day to keep it
interesting. Get involved with other people. Try playing
tennis. Whatever you choose, make it fun.

There you have the complete secret method of losing weight
and keeping it off forever. Where do natural weight loss
pills come in?

Very simply. Natural weight loss pills are a great way to
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some weight loss right away. This is a great motivator and
a boost to your morale.

The rest is up to you. Make up your mind. Focus and take
action. At this time next year you can be at your ideal
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Why is Honey Good for You?

Why is Honey Good for You?
Many people often ask "Why is honey good for you?", "Is
this sweetener really more superior than table sugar?". The
answer is a clear "Yes!"

1) It is nutritious for you!: A much healthier choice than
over-processed, factory-made table sugar table sugar and
artificial sweeteners which do not have any vitamins or
whatsoever nutrients, this natural liquid from the honey
bees contains many vitamins like B6, thiamin, niacin,
riboflavin, pantothenic acid and certain amino acids and
minerals including calcium, copper, iron, magnesium,
manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc.

2) It is a healthy food choice!: Honey has a healthy
Glycemic Index (GI) , meaning that its sugars can be
gradually absorbed into the bloodstream to result in better
digestion. Eating excessive high-glycemic foods prompts an
elevated insulin release in our body as a result of the
pancreas being stimulated to metabolize the sudden surge of
glucose into the blood.

3) It builds your immunity against sicknesses!: Honey
contains natural antioxidant properties that can destroy
biologically destructive chemical agents which have been
linked to many diseases such as cancer. Not only could
honey's antioxidants help to eliminate free radicals in the
body, they are also part of the nutrient supply for growth
of new tissue. Because of this, for centuries, honey has
been used all over the world in different cultures as a
natural cure for many ailments, and traditionally as an
effective home remedy, for instance the honey and apple
cider vinegar tonic which is used for treating arthritis
and bad breath.

4) It energizes you!: This perhaps is the most common reply
kids get from their parents when they ask "why is honey
good for you?" A great natural source of carbohydrates
which provide strength and energy to our bodies, honey is
known for its effectiveness in instantly boosting the
performance, endurance and reduce muscle fatigue of
athletes. Its natural fruit sugars, fructose and glucose
plays an important role in preventing fatigue during
exercise and are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream
digested by the body. Also, honey is free of cholesterol
and it has been reported that adding small amounts of it in
the daily diet could even help keep cholesterol levels in
check.

5) It beautifies you!: This anti-aging benefit of honey is
probably the best reply to "Why is honey good for you?"
There exist a huge number of honey products in the market
for hair care, baby care, skin care for sunscreen, hand
lotions, facial scrubs and moisturizers. Honey's
hygroscopic properties also make it an ideal cosmetic
ingredient as it helps keep skin hydrated and fresh and
prevents drying. Its natural antioxidant and anti-microbial
properties also support the skin's ability to rejuvenate
and refresh depleted skin, leaving it feeling silky soft
and supple.

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The Truth About Fat Loss

The Truth About Fat Loss
I went to go meet Bill Phillips - the creator of the Body
for Life Transformation Challenge...

And I came back with a set of 100 guidelines for my
business and your fat loss program.

Here's the story...

Last November, I traveled to Mesa, Arizona, to hear Bill
Phillips speak at a seminar. But at the end of the
conference, it wasn't Phillips who I remembered hearing,
nor was it Richard Branson, who spoke to us via
satellite...but it was a man named Dave Kekich.

Mr. Kekich has written something called, "The Kekich
Credo's", a set of 100 success secrets, and I review one
secret everyday.

In fact, each morning I have a routine. After walking the
dog, eating breakfast, and completing one major task for
the day, I then review one of the 100 Kekich Credo's and
relate it to my business and to your fat loss goals.

Yesterday, after a 2-hour walk with the dog in the Toronto
Beaches (yes, we have beaches in Canada!), it was...

Kekich Credo #4...

"Real regrets only come from not doing your best. All else
is out of your control. You're measured by results only.
Trade excuses and "trying" for results, and expect
half-hearted results from half-hearted efforts. Do more
than is expected of you. Life's easy when you live it the
hard way...and hard if you try to live it the easy way."

**** And here's my interpretation of how this success
secret applies to your fat loss program...

-> Who are the ones on the cardio confessional every
Monday? The people who did not do their best on the weekend
with their diet.

-> Most people fail to control themselves, and end up only
with regrets. They trade minutes of pleasure (i.e. fast
food) for days, weeks, months, and years of regret. Do not
be like everyone else!

-> Focus on quality workouts, not quantity. Focus on
planning ahead to overcome obstacles, rather than trying to
"out-cardio" your bad diet. You'll never succeed that way.

-> Always hit a personal best in each workout. This
guarantees progress for both fat burning and muscle
building.

-> Fat loss is easy once you understand how hard it
is...and it's hard if you think it is easy.

That's the Truth About Fat Loss.

If you accept that in order to lose fat, you must...

1) Plan and prepare your nutrition in advance. That means
spending some time on the weekend, planning what you need,
going to the grocery store, and coming back home and
preparing that food into meals for the rest of the week.

Cook a lot of chicken at once. Cut up all of your
vegetables. Wash all your fruit. Package up your nuts in
snack sized containers.

Take the "boy scout" approach to your nutrition and always
be prepared.

2) Follow a professionally designed, structured workout
routine that is more intense than anything you'd put
together for yourself

3) Get social support from others who have gone through the
same trials and tribulations that you face

...then you will succeed.

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Side Effects Of Human Growth Hormone ( HGH)

Side Effects Of Human Growth Hormone ( HGH)
There are so many health products in the market. At the
moment, Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is the hottest topic in
the market. Everyone in everywhere is talking about Hgh.
Hgh or Human Growth Hormone is a hormone naturally produced
by the pituitary gland which is located in the brain and it
is responsible for the growth and maintainance of healthy
cells in every part of the body. Thus it is the most
important hormone of all. However, Hgh production decreases
as we age especially when we hit 30 years old and above and
lead to the signs of aging such as wrinkles, hair loss,
loss of bone density, poor memory, lack of sexual drive and
gain weight. However, recent medical studies prove that Hgh
supplement if taken by an adult can actually reverse the
signs of aging, restore youth and restore the energy in our
body. Therefore, it is known as the 'Fountain of Youth' in
the market.

Hgh is so popular at the moment that everyone wants to
create a Hgh product and sell it hoping to make big bucks
overnight. There are so many types of Hgh Supplements
available in the market that can help to stimulate the
production of Hgh thus increasing the Hgh level in your
body. It is a bit difficult to choose the very first Hgh
Supplement for consumption. With so many types and brands,
it is really difficult to know whether it is real or scam.
However, you can get a prescription from your doctor for
pure Hgh injections which would be very expensive.
Alternatively, you can get over-the-counter products which
would be more affordable to increase the Hgh level in your
body by stimulating the production of Hgh in the pituitary
gland. The products can be in tablets form, sprays or
powder and the prices for each of the products are variable
depending on your budget. Just to be sure that the product
you intend to buy is real, do a research on that product
before buying it.

However, it is not totally risk free when using Hgh
Supplements. You must be prepared to encounter some of the
side effects. The side effects are variable to different
people who use Hgh Supplements. There are some side effects
with the use of Hgh Treatments such as Hgh Injections of
Hgh Supplements. Some of the side effects include enlarged
heart or kidneys, onset of diabetes, hypoglycemia, carpal
tunnel syndrome, stiff muscles and joints, hand numbness,
nightmares, fatigue, high blood pressure and pain at the
place of injection. However, not everyone will experience
the side effects perhaps only some will experience it while
others can get through without any effects at all.
Therefore, you must be willing to take the risk when taking
the Hgh supplements.

A word of caution though, it is advisable to consult a
doctor and possibly do a body check up especially if you
are not sure that you are fit to use Hgh Supplements or
Therapies before you start consuming any of the Hgh
supplements to avoid any unnecessary health conditions. In
addition the the above symptoms, some of the Hgh products
users might experience allergic reaction to the Hgh
supplements' ingredients such as chest pain, skin rash and
itchy skin. It is very important to be aware of these signs
of allergic reaction and should it happen to you, you must
immediately alert your doctor or medical personnel for
medical help.

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Alzheimer's Treatments and How They Work

Alzheimer's Treatments and How They Work
A neurological disease thought to be the most common form
of dementia in the elderly, Alzheimer's disease is
incurable. Treatment, however is possible and can alleviate
the symptoms to some extent ' which can ease the heavy
burden faced by caregivers for Alzheimer's patients. There
are both pharmaceutical and non-drug treatment options for
Alzheimer's disease.

First, it is vital for the caregiver to understand that the
Alzheimer's patient does not act the way that they do
intentionally. Anger and depression are common behavioral
changes exhibited by sufferers, and knowing and coping with
this is a large part of Alzheimer's treatments.

A non-drug method of Alzheimer's treatments is to aid the
afflicted in adapting to their situation and their
surroundings. Alzheimer's patients often have a hard time
dealing with loud noises and unfamiliar situations. If the
caregiver can make some accommodation to fit the
environment to comfort the patient, this can be very
helpful to patient and caregiver alike.

Alzheimer's symptoms can be split into two basic
categories, these being Behavioral and Cognitive. Behavior,
of course relates to the way the patient acts while
Cognitive symptoms effect how the patient thinks, remembers
and plans.

Drug therapy Alzheimer's treatments are intended to slow
the chemical processes that are going on in the patient's
brain, rather than being aimed at changing the behavior of
the patient. Cholinesterase inhibitors are used in treating
the early stages of the disease and include Galantamine
(aka Razadyne) and Rivastigmine (aka Exelon). The drug
Donepezil (Aricent) is used in all three stages of the
disease.

Cholinesterase inhibitors work to block the prevention of
acetylcholine from breaking down. This chemical is active
in the brain for memory and learning functions. These drugs
keep levels of acetylcholine high, keeping the patient
capable of communication.

Memantine (aka Namenda) acts to control glutamate. This
drug is used to prevent the breakdown of this chemical
which helps Alzheimer's patients learn new facts and
communicate effectively. This chemical breaks down very
quickly in Alzheimer's patient's brains, which makes this
an important medication.

Like most medicines, these also come with side effects.
Commonly experienced ones include nausea, loss of appetite,
dizziness and headaches. There may also be interactions
with other drugs taken by the patient. The doctor and
pharmacist filling the prescription should always be kept
informed about any and every drug the patient is currently
taking. This way, drug interactions can be either
prevented, or quickly recognized should they occur.

The dosage given of any of these drugs will begin at a low
dosage and gradually increase to the limit of what the
patient can tolerate, and the medication is performing as
intended.

Drug and non-drug Alzheimer's treatments in tandem will
give an Alzheimer's sufferer the highest odds of being able
to enjoy some of the time that they have left and reduce
the distress for patient and caregiver alike. This is a
disease which causes an incredible amount of suffering and
exhaustion not only for the patient, but for the caregiver.
The best Alzheimer's treatment plans will give some relief
to both.

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Dealing with Panic Attacks

Dealing with Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are there to be combated and overcome. If you
are suffering from such medical and mental conditions, it
would be helpful and appropriate if you would lean the
correct and effective means of dealing with panic attack.
You have to learn several techniques and instill in
yourself several realizations so that you could finally
overcome and emerge from the disorder.

Dealing with panic attack requires understanding what panic
attack actually is. To begin with, a panic attack should be
defined. The case is an onset of abrupt episode of fear
that is so intense, your heart beat is racing, you have
shortness of breath and you are experiencing paranoia. A
panic attack usually happens for no reason at all. You can
just become fearful without actually fearing anything. If
you are frightening yourself during panic attacks, also
remember that people around you might also be in states of
panic. That is why you should further be careful and
controllable.

While in the past, panic attacks were classified as stress
or nervousness situations, these days, the disorder is
considered a medical condition. In that way, there is a
need for medical and expert intermission and assistance.
Panic attacks affect overall quality of life because they
come unexpectedly, at times causing major embarrassment.

Handling panic attack

Dealing with panic attack is very easy, contrary to common
beliefs and perceptions. First of all, realization and
understanding of panic attacks is really needed. Once you
further understand the condition, you would realize that
you would feel less fearful when an onset of an attack
comes in. when that happens, you become less afraid and
paranoia can be effectively curtailed, if not totally
prevented.

Taking the right and prescribed medications and therapies
is also one effective way in dealing with panic attack. You
could abruptly stop panic attack by taking in prescribed
medicines, usually depressants, like serotonin reuptake
inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazpines and
monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Such depressants help lower
the rapid heart beat that is greatly contributing to
further onset and possible setbacks of panic attacks.

Relaxation and self assurance

Overall relaxation is essential especially if there is
faintness, shortness of breath and muscle tensions caused
by the major and usual onsets of panic attack. Dealing with
panic attack requires acquisition and development of
relaxation techniques and strategies within yourself. While
this may sound easy, take note that however easy you look
at it, during onsets of panic attack, it may seem hard to
relax. This is when your will power would be tested. If you
strive and successfully emerges to relax, you are dealing
with panic attack effectively and more appropriately.

Panic attacks may last a few minutes to as long as several
hours. To ensure yourself, it would help if you would seek
medical and expert help. Doing so is not just ensuring
safety but is also psychologically giving assurance that
everything will be alright. Often, panic attack patients
mistake their attacks for something else, probably a heart
attack. This suspicion might further affect and worsen the
condition. If an expert or doctor would give assurance that
the condition is only panic attack, the patient may be more
assured that everything is controllable. This equates to a
better strategy dealing with panic attack.

On the other hand, if you are seeking prevention of panic
attack, there is no way the onset of the condition can be
avoided. However, dealing with panic attack better and more
effectively would help combat the condition and avoid any
possible setbacks and disastrous possible effects.
Regularly consult your doctor or appropriate experts for
treatment and therapies. Dealing with panic attack can
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The Truth About Female Bodybuilding

The Truth About Female Bodybuilding
You should first know that no amount of physical activity
can give you your desired body if it is not coupled with
bodybuilding nutrition and a total body workout. Actually,
it is the bodybuilding nutrition that is the most vital
factor in building the best body.

Women's Weight Training Myth #1 - Weight training makes you
bulky.

Due to the fact that women do not and cannot naturally
produce as much testosterone (one of the main hormones
responsible for increasing muscle size) as males do, it is
impossible for a woman to gain huge amounts of muscle mass.
Unfortunately, the image that may come to your mind is that
of professional female bodybuilders. Most of these women,
unfortunately, use anabolic steroids (synthetic
testosterone) along with other drugs in order to achieve
that high degree of muscularity.

In addition, most also have good genetics coupled with an
unbelievable work ethic that enable them to gain muscle
quickly when they spend hours in the gym lifting very heavy
weights. Believe me when I say that they do not look like
that by accident. Women who conduct weight training without
the use of steroids get the firm and fit cellulite-free
looking body that you see in most fitness/figure shows
these days.

Women's Weight Training Myth #2 - Exercise increases your
chest size.

Sorry girls. Womens breasts are composed mostly of fatty
tissue. Therefore, it is impossible to increase breast size
through weight training. As a matter of fact, if you go
below 12 percent body fat (which I do not recommend doing),
your breast size will decrease. Weight training does
increase the size of the back, so this misconception
probably comes from confusing an increase in back size with
an increase in cup size. The only way to increase your
breast size is by gaining fat or getting breast implants

Womens Weight Training Myth #3 - Weight training makes you
stiff and musclebound.

If you perform all exercises through their full range of
motion, flexibility will increase. Exercises like flyes,
stiff-legged deadlifts, dumbbell presses, and chin-ups
stretch the muscle in the bottom range of the movement.
Therefore, by performing these exercises correctly, your
stretching capabilities will increase.

Women's Weight Training Myth #4 - If you stop weight
training your muscles turn into fat.

This is like saying that gold can turn into brass. Muscle
and fat are two totally different types of tissue. What
happens many times is that when people decide to go off
their weight training programs they start losing muscle due
to inactivity (use it or lose it) and they also usually
drop the diet as well. Therefore bad eating habits combined
with the fact that their metabolism is lower due to
inactivity, and lower degrees of muscle mass, give the
impression that the subjects muscle is being turned into
fat while in reality what is happening is that muscle is
being lost and fat is being accumulated.

Women's Weight Training Myth #5 - Weight training turns fat
into muscle.

More alchemy. This is the equivalent of saying that you can
turn any metal into gold; don't we wish! The way a body
transformation occurs is by gaining muscle through weight
training and losing fat through aerobics and diet
simultaneously. Again, muscle and fat are very different
types of tissue. We cannot turn one into the other.

Women's Weight Training Myth #6 - As long as you exercise
you can eat anything that you want.

How I wish this were true also! However, this could not be
further from the truth. Our individual metabolism
determines how many calories we burn at rest and while we
exercise. If we eat more calories than we burn on a
consistent basis, our bodies will accumulate these extra
calories as fat regardless of the amount of exercise that
we do. This myth may have been created by people with such
high metabolic rates (hardgainers) that no matter how much
they eat or what they eat, they rarely meet or exceed the
amount of calories that they burn in one day unless they
put their mind to doing so. Therefore, their weight either
remains stable or goes down.

Women's Weight Training Myth #7 - Women only need to do
cardio and if they decide to lift weights, they should be
very light.

First of all, if you only did cardio then muscle and fat
would be burned for fuel. One needs to do weights in order
to get the muscle building machine going and thus prevent
any loss of muscle tissue. Women that only concentrate on
cardio will have a very hard time achieving the look that
they want. As far as the lifting of very light weights,
this is just more nonsense. Muscle responds to resistance
and if the resistance is too light, then there will be no
reason for the body to change.

Women Should Train Hard Myth #8 I have trained with girls
that train as hard as I do and they look nothing but
feminine. If you want to look great, don't be afraid to
pick up the weights and lift hard!

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