Tuesday, 29 September 2015

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Sep 29, 2015

News & Views: From the Editors of Health

Is Fidgeting at Your Desk as Good as Standing?

September 23, 2015 | By Health Editor

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WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Tapping your foot, drumming your fingers, shifting in your office chair — many people fidget at some point in their day.

And now a new study suggests that fidgeting might actually be healthy for you.
The new British research looked at the issue of long hours spent sitting, which prior studies have found to be bad for people’s health.
This study involved more than 14,000 British women aged 35 to 69.
As expected, women who did a lot of sitting and were only “slightly” fidgety had a higher risk of premature death than women who were more physically active and didn’t sit as much.
However, women who did a lot of sitting but were either moderately or very fidgety had a risk of early death that was similar to that of more active women, the researchers found.
The study can’t prove that the energy burn from fidgeting was directly responsible for the benefit, and “further research is needed,” said study co-lead author Janet Cade, a professor in the School of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Leeds.
However, co-author Gareth Hagger-Johnson, of University College London, said the findings are intriguing.
“Our results support the suggestion that it’s best to avoid sitting still for long periods of time, and even fidgeting may offer enough of a break to make a difference,” Hagger-Johnson said in a news release from the University of Leeds.

He and Cade noted that even adults who get recommended amounts of exercise can spend up to 15 hours a day sitting down.

And while prior studies have shown that taking breaks from sitting can reduce health risks, this is the first research to show that fidgeting while sitting may also have benefits, the researchers said.

Monday, 28 September 2015

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Saturday, 26 September 2015

Weight Loss Motivation - "Get Motivated And Reach Your Target Weight!" by Roy Carter

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Weight Loss Motivation Tips (wherever you can find them) are something you should collect and use. You never know when one or two of them will really trigger something for you that you will be able to fully relate to in order to reach your weight loss goals. So gather as many weight loss motivation tips as you can and refer to your favourite ones regularly.
Staying motivated when you are trying to lose weight can be the toughest part of the process and sometimes it's easy to beat yourself up if you lapse a little and perhaps eat that portion of ice-cream when you know you shouldn't have.
The real fact of the matter is that you don't actually have to avoid all the foods you like. Everything in moderation is the key to success, but that does not mean that you can't reward yourself with a favourite treat to celebrate a weekly weight loss goal you havereached, for example.
One weight loss motivation tip that I will share with you here is one that has worked very well for me.
Share Your Weight Loss Targets With Your Friends!
Yup. As a matter of fact, go ahead and tell all your friends and work colleagues exactly what weight loss or diet target you have set for yourself for that particular week or month.
By sharing your goals with others you will be positively programming your subconcious to achieve that goal. And your subconcious mind may well turn out to be your most powerful ally in your quest to lose weight.
You will know for example that your friends are likely to ask you how things are going, are you reaching your goal etc. They are also likely to ask you how you did at the end of the week or month, or whatever time period you have set.
Knowing that your friends and workmates will want to ask you how well you've done will make you even more determined to avoid the potential embarrasment of admitting that you failed. This really works and when you next feel tempted to eat that cookie your subconcious will remind you that you have to face your friends when they ask what results you've achieved.
So, again, gather all the weight loss motivation you can by collecting those weight loss motivation tips and by sharing your goals with your friends!
Good luck and don't forget, there are some really good, free services online that will help you stay motivated!

Liquid Diet Weight Loss Programs - Do They Really Work?

By Andrew Anderson |

You have probably heard of some celebrities hooked on a liquid diet weight loss program designed to give people a slimmer body within the shortest amount of time.
For others, this diet may appear effortless since all it takes is a few days of drinking clear soup, shakes or juices before they can notice a reduction in their waist size and body weight.
However, is this diet really safe and effective, or are you only putting your health and life on the line by going on this restrictive diet?
How Liquid Diet Works
As the name implies, liquid diet mainly involves restricting the amount of calories you consume to fluids, which replace your meals and snacks.
Instead of eating a bowl of salad or a piece of fruit, you drink fruit juice, soup or just water as your "meals" for the day.
There are some liquid diet weight loss techniques that require you to replace a meal or two with fluids, yet you can still eat your salad or low-calorie meal for dinner.
So, you are keeping your calorie intake to a minimum without exactly feeling deprived or starved.
If you are accustomed to your usual diet that includes starch, sugar, fat and salt, transitioning to a liquid diet can be tough.
It is also typical for you to initially feel lightheaded, tired and weak for a few days. These symptoms may persist, and you go through these conditions because of a sudden drop in the calories your body receives.
The most important thing you need to do is to consult your nutritionist or healthcare provider for professional advice since an abrupt change in diet can jeopardize your health.
Can You Lose Weight from the Liquid Diet?
Now, the big question remains - how effective and safe is the liquid diet for weight loss? To put it simply, liquid diet drastically reduces your calorie intake, which can result to weight loss once combined with exercise.
The only problem is, the positive effect on your weight may not be on a long-term basis once you go back to your regular diet. When your calorie intake decreases, this causes your metabolism to slow down due to your body's attempt to save energy.
However, you can modify the diet a bit by combining liquids and solid foods. For instance, you can drink your fruit smoothie in the morning and until lunch, have fruit juices for snacks, then have some soup, salad and steamed vegetables for dinner.
You may also have your midnight snack, if you wish, by munching on vegetable sticks or a piece of fruit until you feel satisfied. This is an excellent way to manage your weight and get rid of extra pounds permanently.
Losing weight may be challenging, yet it is rewarding and uplifting once you start seeing amazing results from your efforts.
By adhering to a specific method to slim down, whether it is a liquid diet weight loss program or any other techniques, you can achieve your goals and never have to worry about your weight again.
Consult your doctor for a more sound advice on how to lose weight safely to avoid serious consequences to your health.

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

Weight Loss Transformation (Update): Before & After

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Friday, 18 September 2015

HOW TO LOSE 10 POUNDS IN 3 DAYS | Military Diet , Does it work?

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Thursday, 17 September 2015

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Fitness means being in good physical condition, being healthy, having more energy and better sleep patterns. A person who is fit is also able to carry out tasks more easily. Fitness may help prevent certain diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, cancer, and heart disease. You do not have to be an athlete to be fit. A brisk half-hour walk every day can help you reach a good level of fitness. Staying active and fit can also help you manage your weight and reduce the risk of obesity.