Abdominal Weight Loss

How to avoid the sugar in the coffee

This is something we started doing at home, maybe you can start implementing it too…

We noticed that we were having a lot of sugar with our morning “coffee and milk”, then we switched it to mapple siroup… yeah, we started using mapple siroup instead of regular sugar (btw, we were using brown sugar). But, still we wanted to stop having that many “sugar” now through mapple siroup.

I have to recognize it’s tough having coffee and milk without sugar (well at least for us), anyways what we are trying lately is having our coffee and milk using Soy milk. We had to try several brands until we found the one that we liked the most. Of course the soy milk we are using has not that much sugar… it’s sweet but not that much, it tastes great.

Of course the best thing would be eliminating the sugar at all and actually even better is to stop drinking coffee… I guess that’s next steps…

One of the nicest things I noticed with this change is is that heartburn caused by drinking coffee and milk has disappeared. I hope this change also helps me to get my six pack abs…

Tim

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How To Lose Weight: Master Cleanse Lemonade

I can say that the master cleanse diet works, at least it did it for me!!!

I was looking for a method about how to lose weight, then I found about it, I decided to follow the master cleanse lemonade diet myself and I lost 10 pounds during the process. My wife did the same and also lost 10 pounds, my sister-in-law did follow the diet and also lost 10 pounds. So I’m very convinced that this method for losing weight works because it worked for me.

However it’s not easy to follow this diet, for me it was very difficult (I was very irritable during those days when I was dieting). Fortunately when we “made it more delicious” I was able to tolerate it even better and I  was able to go until the end day. if we had not discovered how to improve the flavor of the lemonade I wouldn’t have been able to finish the regimen.

I do recommend checking with your doctor before going into this or any diet, not all the persons are similar and what works for you may not work for other person. On the same token something that works for others may not be suitable for you.

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How-to improve Master Cleanse Lemonade

I tried The Master Cleanse Lemonade and it was horrible… but thanks my wife has been trying Organic food, we decided to check and use organic cayenne pepper. Wow, what a difference!!!

Yes, if you’re on the Master Cleanse Lemonade diet give it a try and switch (at least for testing) and use organic cayenne pepper, it makes the lemonade to taste much more better. That was my experience… for some reason the regular cayenne pepper gave a flavor that was not that nice as the one when using organic cayenne pepper.

And you? What has been your experience with The Master Cleanse Lemonade?

Tim

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Best Exercise for Abdominal Weight Loss Toning

A recent study sponsored by The American Council on Exercise® revealed that Crunch (the classic sit-up) is not precisely the best solution for having stronger and flatter abs. So, if you want to do the best exercise for abdominal weight loss toning, you will have to be clever when exercising your abdomen, otherwise you may end up wasting energy and in some cases your money.

The study conducted by Peter Francis, Ph.D., and Jennifer Davis, M.A., at the Biomechanics Lab at San Diego State University, compared 13 of the most popular abdominal exercises, including the classic crunch or sit-up, modified crunches, partial body weight exercises and exercises using both gym and home exercise gadgets.

Contrary to what most may think, the study revealed that traditional sit-up is ineffective, in fact traditional crunch ranked close to the bottom when compared with the other 13 exercises. Dr. Francis and his team, also studied effectiveness when using two popular exercise equipments, they tested Torso Track and AB Rocker exercise equipment.

Then the question remains: what’s the best exercise for abdominal weight loss toning? This study revealed that the top three most effective exercises are the Bicycle Maneuver, the Captain’s chair and the crunch on exercise ball.

The study involved 30 healthy men and women, ages 20 to 45 years old that either exercise occasionally or work out on a daily base. Exercises were ranked from most to lest effective, based on the average amount of activity registered by Electromyography (EMG) equipment, that was used to monitor each participant’s muscle activity while exercising.

Researchers monitored muscle stimulation in the upper and lower rectus abdominus (the long, flat muscle that extends vertically on the abdomen between the pubis and the fifth, sixth, and seventh ribs) and the external oblique (the long muscle that extends along the sides of the abdomen at an angle).

Researchers also monitored activity in the rectus femoris (situated in the middle of the front of the thigh) to indicate activity in the hip flexors. These data are important because high levels of activity in this area suggest that an exercise is either done incorrectly or requires the body to recruit muscles other than the abdominals and oblique.

The top Abs Exercises revealed by this study and that I have adopted as The Best Exercise for Abdominal Weight Loss Toning are:

  1. Bicycle Maneuver.
  2. Captain’s Chair.
  3. Crunch on Exercise Ball.
  4. Vertical Leg Crunch.
  5. Reverse Crunch.

When analyzing results for the Torso Track, even though this exercise equipment “appeared to be marginally more effective than the traditional crunch, the benefit is likely offset by the lower-back discomfort reported by a significant number of subjects while using the Torso Track” the study revealed.

Other interesting result this study revealed was that regardless some infomercial advertisement claiming for the “best of the best” in exercise gadgets, some of the abs exercise equipment used during the study, including Ab Roller and Torso Track either proved to be virtually no more effective than the traditional crunch (Ab Roller) or actually less effective than the traditional sit-ups (AB Rocker was 80 % less effective”).

Many of the exercises compared during this study proved to be relative effective at working the abdominal muscles (however some proved to be more effective than others). One important aspect that you may consider yourself is that you do not need to spend your money on a piece of exercise equipment, unless of course you find, it is worth the money since it may help to keep you motivated with your training program.

It’s also important to consider that everybody does abs exercise differently and what maybe for you the best exercise for abdominal weight loss toning it is not necessarily the best for other person, in fact Dr. Francis recommends choosing several of the exercises that landed in the top-third of the list and try doing a five-minute exercise session daily. If an exercise is uncomfortable or doesn’t feel right, try another one”.

Finally: “No matter which exercises you choose, take the time to train and strengthen your abdominal muscles. Strong abs help with good posture, alleviate lower back pain and are essential for long-term health and well being”.

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The 5 Essential Summer Weight Loss Tips

Who doesn’t want to know some Summer Weight Loss tips? Well, here I got them for you, this article from Marci Lall will give you exactly that…

“Oh yeah, summer’s here and there’s no doubt about it. I don’t know about you but I feel so much more energized in the summer months then I do in the winter (I guess it’s all this sunlight). Never the less, summer-time is a popular month to lose pounds without even trying.

Why?

Because there are so many things to do and so many fresh, bright and colorful foods to indulge in!

Here are 5 Essential Summer Weight Loss Tips that will help you shed the pounds and give you the “WOW!” effect.

Stock Up For The Summer

Chocolate bars and chips are fine once in a while but they won’t give you the nutritional value you need. To really boost your health, make sure you load up on nutrient-dense snacks that you can easily grab and go. A good way of doing this is to prep your snacks in small plastic bags or containers so that you have it when you want them.

Here are a couple ideas that will stir up your creativity.

• Chunks of fruit and veggies

• Trail mix of dry cereal

• Nuts, dried fruit, and a few chocolate chips

• Whole-wheat crackers with peanut butter

• Energy bar cut into bite-sized pieces

• Popcorn or cookies in small portions

Munch On This

When summer hits, the grocery stores are overflowing with mouth watering greens, fruits and vegetables - which by the way are great for amazing salads.

When we think “salads” our automatic thought is leafy green lettuce with tomatoes and the rest of the boring ingredients. But salads don’t always have to be like that, you can add, watercress, spinach, mixed greens, grapes, avocados, peaches, asparagus, grape tomatoes, melons, and strawberries for a refreshing change.

And if you wanted to add a little protein to your meal try a little grilled chicken, tuna, beans, chickpeas, nuts, or cheese. Mix it up a bit. Use some leftovers from the fridge, it’s simple, healthy, and you don’t have to plan ahead. Just get your butt to the grocery store!

Don’t Let The Heat Keep You Down

Don’t be couch potato this summer. If you want this to be a healthy summer limit your TV and computer time to less than two hours a day. What are you gonna do with the rest of your time? Get outside. Become a healthy role model for your family.

Last week I gave you some great outdoor activities to try, you can try those or even learn how to play a new sport. I actually have a good friend whose learning to play golf it’s something out of her element but I know she’s gonna have fun and learn something new, but on top of all those benefits she’s being active which is what we’re aiming for. So go out there and try some belly dancing, horse back riding or something different that you wouldn’t normally do.

Think out side the box!

Glug, Glug

One of the most important aspects to being healthy and staying active in the summer is hydration. Depending on the temperature, humidity, and the type of activity, you might not realize how much you’re sweating.

Try to drink about two cups of water two hours before your activity, during your activity drink about 4-6 ounces every 15-20 minutes and replace the lost fluid after your activity as well.

Water is the best for most outdoor activities as well as for weight loss. If your exercise lasts more than an hour, either watered down fruit juice or a sport drink will provide carbohydrates for energy plus minerals to replace lost electrolytes that you lose when you sweat.

Enjoy a Nap

Who doesn’t love a midday nap? Rest your back out on a hammock or lawn chair. Research shows that taking a nap may lower your risk of heart disease.
Being able to take afternoon naps can help lower your stress levels, which helps you maintain your heart health.

There was actually a study in Greece that found that taking naps at least three times a week for at least 30 minutes reduced risk of death from heart disease by one-third.

Nighty Night!

***BONUS TIP!!***

Become a Morning Exerciser

Nobody likes waking up in the morning to exercise…especially in the winter. But the summer is a little different. You get that fresh crisp morning air feeling that you don’t get in the winter.

The weather is great because it’s not too hot and not too cold. The birds are chirping and everything seems to just slow down. Exercising in the morning is a healthy way to lose weight, plus you’ll beat the heat. Try to have some self-discipline and treat your morning exercise as an important meeting, I guarantee that once you get started you’ll feel 1000 times better.

Marci Lall is a Womens Weight Loss & Body Sculpting Specialist. visit his website to get his FREE report “16 tips on how to get maximum weight loss and fitness results in minimum time”

http://www.lallpt.com

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I hope you have found interesting these Summer Weight Loss tips

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Army Body Fat Standards

The human body is constituted of two major elements: lean body mass (which includes muscle, bone, and essential organ tissue) and body fat. Body fat is expressed as a percentage of total body weight that is fat. For example, an individual who weighs 200 pounds and 20 percent body fat has 40 pounds of fat. Women generally have a higher percentage of body fat than men because of genetic and hormonal differences; thus, body fat standards differ among men and women by age groups.

The army body fat standards are prescribed in the Army Regulation AR 600-9. AR 600-9 regulation which establishes polices and procedures for implementation of The Army Weight Control Program.

AR 600-9 regulation implements guidance in Department of Defense Instruction 1308.3 (DODI 1308.3 DOD Physical Fitness and Body Fat Programs Procedures - Available from www.dtic.mil/whs/directives), which establishes a weight control program and guiadance for body fat standards in the services.

I have found two different versions of AR 600-9, the first one from April 1987 and the latest one I have read is dated from 27 November 2007.

These are the Maximum allowable percent body fat standards, however as mentioned in the AR-609 regulation all the personal are encouraged to achieve the more stringent Department of Defense goal , which is 18 percent body fat for males and 26 percent body fat for females.

Age Group: 17–20
Male (% body fat): 20%
Female (% body fat): 30%
Age Group: 21–27
Male (% body fat): 22%
Female (% body fat): 32%

Age Group: 28–39
Male (% body fat): 24%
Female (% body fat): 34%

Age Group: 40 & Older
Male (% body fat): 26%
Female (% body fat): 36%

Source: AR 600-9 regulation The Army Weight Control Program

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Dieting

Dieting

is the practice of ingesting food in a regulated fashion to achieve or maintain a controlled weight. In most cases the goal is weight loss, but some athletes aspire to gain weight (usually in the form of muscle) and diets can also be used to maintain a stable body weight.

Types of dieting

There are several kinds of diets:

* Weight-loss diets restrict the intake of specific foods, or food in general, to reduce body weight. What works to reduce body weight for one person will not necessarily work for another, due to metabolic differences and lifestyle factors. Also, for a variety of reasons, most people find it difficult to maintain significant weight loss over time — among individuals that have lost 10% or more of body weight, only 20% are able to maintain that weight loss for a full year.[1]

* Many professional athletes impose weight-gain diets on themselves. American football players may try to “bulk up” through weight-gain diets in order to gain an advantage on the field with a higher mass.

* Individuals who are underweight, such as those recovering from anorexia nervosa or starvation, may adopt weight-gain diets which, unlike those of athletes, have the goal of restoring normal levels of body fat, muscle, and stores of essential nutrients.

Many people in the acting industry may choose to lose or gain weight depending on the role they’re given.

As more cultures scrutinize their diets, many parents consider putting their children on restricted diets that actually do more harm than good. This is extremely deleterious to a young child’s health because a full and balanced diet (fats, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber, etc.) is needed for growth. A doctor should be consulted before putting any child on a specialized diet.

Research also shows that putting children on diet foods can be harmful. The brain is unable to learn how to correlate taste with nutritional value, which is why such children may consistently overeat later in life despite adequate nutritional intake.

Source: Wikipedia

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