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The Best Body Cleansing Method
The Best Body Cleansing Method
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Recently, I was in a waiting room listening to a conversation about doing the Lemon Cleanse. I’ve heard it called other names but, this is the one where you drink water with lemon, honey and cayenne pepper. As a personal trainer this conversation was incredibly frustrating to me. If I hadn’t been called out for my appointment I would have jumped in with my two cents. Although maybe it was better I didn’t get the chance!

The two women who had tried cleanses were significantly overweight which means they are probably not doing what they should to take care of their health on a regular basis. The thing that was so frustrating to me is that they’re talking about this cleanse as if it’s the solution to their issues with their health and weight. The truth is that no cleanse in the world is going to solve the real problem.

It’s not that there is anything necessarily wrong with doing a cleanse or a detox. They can be a good way to jump start your fitness program. They can help you break your current bad patterns of eating. They can help to get you ready psychologically for a new way of living. They immediately remove all the junk from your diet and reduce your calorie intake.

The problem is not with the detox itself, although I’m sure some of them are not good for you. The problem is the misunderstanding and the misinformation that tends to surround these cleanse regimens. People think that the cleanse is doing something magic to their bodies, cleaning out all the bad stuff and making them pure and healthy. They think the ingredients in these cleanse concoctions is a magic elixir with super healing (and slimming) power.

The only reason a cleanse does …

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Abdominal Fat Loss - Turning Fat Into Firm
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Abdominal fat loss is probably the most challenging area on the body to try and lose weight from and has resulted in an entire industry of machines and workout equipment being manufactured and sold that hardly ever get results. The main reason for limited weight loss in this area of the body is because the body naturally tries to protect its most vital organs by covering them with a protective layer.

Turning this fat into firm, flat abs is all about knowing how to persuade your body that this layer of protection is not needed and that your body is running at optimum level. Fortunately for most of us who dislike hot and sweaty sessions in the gym, this simple lesson can be achieved without having to subject yourself to some intense workout regime.

Your abdominal fat loss strategy consists of three steps.

The first is to cleanse your system and ensure that your digestive tract is able to work effectively. Many diets result in a lowering of the metabolic rate as your body adjusts to eating less food. This lowering of the metabolic rate is also the prime reason that people gain weight after finishing a diet program and going back to their regular eating habits. Your aim is to cleanse out your system, increase your metabolic rate and get your body running at optimum levels. There are numerous cleansing regimens available online, but always consult your doctor before embarking on one and where possible take a couple of days off work as your body will be experiencing new eating habits and may require a little additional TLC.

Abdominal fat loss stage two involves improving your core strength so that your internal organs do not require the additional fat deposits to keep them stable and protected. One …

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The Highly Effective Sanitaire Vacuum Cleaner
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Many people mistakenly believe that all vacuum cleaners are created equal. This is definitely not the case, and you usually get what you pay for. In other words, you can purchase very low end models for very cheap but it’s likely that they will leave behind a good amount of the dust and dirt that you’re trying to clean up. The key is purchasing as high quality of cleaning equipment as you can for the lowest possible price. This is possible without compromising too much with a Sanitaire vacuum cleaner. These devices are manufactured to be extremely effective and there are variety of different models to choose from depending on your budget.

One of the most popular in the Sanitaire vacuum cleaner line is the SC888 Upright Path 12 model. This commercial type is designed to be very strong, reliable, and efficient. It’s only priced at $230, which makes it a better value than comparable models from other brands like Bissell, Shark, Dirt Devil, or Kirby. Of course, they have units with washable HEPA filters as well, such as their SC5815 commercial model. These are in place to prevent allergen and dust particles from escaping, which is ideal for those that are very sensitive to those things.

You don’t have to spend over $200 to own an Electrolux Eureka Sanitaire vacuum cleaner though. There are canister models that are a good amount cheaper than their upright disposable bag cousins. And while they’re not as effective at getting rid of dust and allergen particles, they’re extremely useful considering they only cost $96. You can also opt for a middle ground unit like the S634, which is only $195 and known for being extremely lightweight. Of course, the fact that it is lightweight doesn’t mean that it’s cheaply made, and …

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Age and Weight Loss - Lose Weight At Any Age
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Losing weight is difficult at any age, but it becomes increasingly harder as you get older. Thus, the younger you start to lose weight, the easier it is. When you’re younger, your metabolism is naturally faster, so easier to lose weight.

A sedentary lifestyle plays an important role in quick weight loss. Sitting in the same place and position for essentially eight hours a day five days a week does nothing to advance your weight loss. Especially, if then you go home and sit or lay on the couch for a few more hours before you go to bed. You need to make the most of your day to minimize weight gain.

Thus, if you are stuck behind your desk pushing papers for hours on end at work, then make sure to stretch and go for walks around the office or up and down the stairs on your breaks and lunch hour. It seems simple, because it is, but it can help get your blood flowing and break you out of a sedentary routine. Also, exercising before or after work is a must if you are looking for long-term weight loss and physical fitness, as well as strengthening your body to fight off chronic diseases.

Exercise also strengthens your metabolism which naturally slows down with age. Regular weight training boosts the body’s metabolism over a long period of time and burns excess calories. One pound of weight is the equivalent of 3,500 calories, thus to effectively burn one pound you will need to perform a difficult balancing act. On the one hand, eat enough to satisfy your hunger and nutritional needs, while on the other hand, doing enough physical activity to burn fat.

This is why it’s crucial to eat healthy. Consuming healthy, clean food is a must. …

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I remember years ago my mother used to give me cod liver oil to fight winter colds and flus. I also recall that at winter’s end, if I remained cold-free, she would victoriously exclaim that sickness could be battled with this simple little nutrient. How did mothers know the things they did? I don’t know. What amazes me is that science is finally extolling the virtues of simple plant-based food and nutrients that our ancestors knew about years and years ago.

This article will present up to date information on the benefits of healthy fats in the diets.

Omega-3s

Today most of us know that omega 3s are important in the diet as we need them to absorb fat soluble nutrients and to keep the skin and joints lubricated, just to name a few things. According to the Journal of the American Heart Association, scientists have now discovered that a lack of omega-3s has been linked to: increased inflammation, depression and violence, weight gain – yes, they help to curb the appetite! Diabetes can be kept at bay, allergies and eczema and finally memory problems can be avoided just by making a few adjustments in the diet and including this nutrient. Omega-6s are also important and should be kept in a ratio of between one-to-one to five-to-one. The harm comes when there is no healthy balance.

Remember though, that the healthy fats don’t come from processed foods. Many of processed fats are chemically unstable and are prone to oxidation, which produces the bad guys, free radicals. These processed fats include the hydrogenated ones which have been heated and chemically altered to preserve their shelf life. These are responsible for many chronic diseases and premature aging of our body’s cells. Also important is to avoid all genetically modified fat …

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