Top 10 Reasons Diets Don't Work

Top 10 Reasons Diets Don't Work

Over $4 billion is spent by those who want to lose
weight every year on books, tapes, foods, programs,
diets, pills, herbs, shakes and who-knows-what-else.
Unfortunately, less than 5% of those who lose weight
actually keep it off for more than one year. In fact,
researchers are saying that it's easier to cure cancer
than it is to lose weight and keep it off for two years!
Here's why diets don't work.

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How To Reduce The Risk Of Disease

In a message dated 8/16/2006 11:48:24 AM Eastern Standard Time, copybum@yahoo.com writes:

How To Reduce The Risk Of Disease

 

By John L. Anghelache

 

The U.S.D.A Food Pyramid is supposed to provide a guideline for healthy eating. Conventional thinking dictates that by eating a “well-balanced” diet from each of the four food groups we will maintain and improve health.

 

There is, however, a big problem with following the U.S.D.A. guidelines. And that problem is this: The diet they recommend contributes to acidification of the blood and tissues. This type of environment is a spawning ground for viruses, bacteria, yeast and fungus. All of which decompose human cells and body tissue.

 

In other words, this type of diet creates a highly toxic environment in our body. The toxicity is apparent due to a pH that is acidic.

 

Whenever our body becomes too acidic we become susceptible illness and disease. The key to reducing the risk of illness and disease, then, is to maintain an alkaline pH balance in the body.

 

In an alkaline state it is almost impossible to get sick!

 

How do you achieve an alkaline pH? Well there are three keys…

 

Key #1: Cleanse Your System

The easiest way to do this is to go on a 30-day juice fast. Always do so under the supervision of a doctor. A juice fast literally flushes toxins out of your body and purifies you from within. A side benefit of getting the toxins out is that you will lose weight and feel energized.

 

Key #2: Eliminate Acid Producing Dietary Elements

These include sugar, vinegar, nicotine, alcohol, caffeine and drugs. Every one of these dietary elements contributes to pH imbalances. As soon as your pH becomes acidic infectious and degenerative disease begins to form. These foods also stifle your immune system and prevent it from performing properly.

 

Key #3: Eat Live Alkaline Foods

These foods nourish the body and maintain an alkaline pH. They include dark green and yellow vegetables, soy beans, sprouted nuts, seeds, grains and essential fatty acids. A diet consisting of these foods lowers acid levels due to ample amounts of bases and alkaline salts.

 

By the way, you can check your body’s pH. Doing so allows you to keep tabs on your relative state of health. Cheap pH testing kits can be found in most drug stores. Once a month check your pH. If it’s acidic you can take the measures above to bring it back to an alkaline state. This will help you to greatly reduce the risk of disease.

 

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John L. Anghelache is an alternative health researcher. He is

dedicated to discovering sound natural methods of improving

health and well-being. Mr. Anghelache presents his findings

through his website at www.SecretHealthRemedies.com.

 

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10-Minute Exercises with Big Results ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Many busy professionals feel that working out isn’t worth the time unless they can exercise for forty minutes or longer and it’s true that many healthcare workers and government agencies used to recommend that all adults get thirty consecutive minutes of aerobic exercise per day. But this is the twenty-first century and the fact of the matter is that you don’t have to do all your exercise at once to reap the health benefits. Research has shown that short, intense exercise segments throughout the day are just as effective as longer workouts at burning calories, increasing cardio endurance and lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. Even as little as five minutes can go a long way towards balancing hormones in the body and making you a happier person – is that great or what? You no longer have to worry about finding a large block of free time to work out; just take a coffee break and in five minutes you can feel totally rejuvenated. One of the greatest things about shorter workouts is that they have tremendous potential to reshape your body with a minimum time commitment. Incorporating strength training exercises into your daily schedule is a powerful tool for both heart health and muscle strength. Spend five minutes doing lower body exercises and after several weeks you can tell a difference. Spend ten minutes on a power workout and results will show up in three weeks or less. Use the following ten-minute express workouts on a regular basis for a month and you will see remarkable changes in your body’s strength. You can do these workouts in your office with the door closed or, if your office is a cubicle, in the restroom or some other private area. Do whatever is necessary for you to fit in your exercise time at work. Express Workout 1: Hips and Thighs Hips and thighs can be a frustrating area to shape up especially for women. Thanks to the physiological design of female bodies, fat tends to be stored in the thighs and hips and can be very resistant to toning efforts. Perform this routine three to four times weekly in conjunction with aerobic exercise and your body will begin to reshape in six to ten weeks. Squats: Squats are performed by standing with feet about shoulder-width apart and arms by sides. Keep strong posture and slowly lower buttocks as though about to sit down in a chair. Lower several inches and then slowly raise. Pliès: Adopted from ballet, pliès are performed by standing with feet just wider than shoulder-width and toes pointed outward. With a hand on a chair or wall for balance, slowly drop body straight down for several inches and then come back up. To increase intensity, on the final pliè, stay in a lowered position and slowly pulse your body up and down about an inch. This fatigues the muscle faster. Lunges: Lunges are performed by standing with feet about shoulder-width apart and hands on hips. Stand tall and take a large step forward with one foot, and remain in that position. Turn your back foot up until balanced on the toes and then slowly lower your body until your front knee forms a right angle. Slowly raise your body back up. Repeat on each side. Leg Stretches: Stand with feet about shoulder-width apart and one hand holding a chair or wall for balance. Raise one foot behind you and reach back with your hand, grab the foot and gently pull it towards your buttocks. This stretches the quadriceps muscle on the front of the leg. Repeat with each leg. For stretching the calf muscle, place one foot slightly in front of you and point your toes up, balancing on the heel. Keep your weight on the foot that is not being stretched. Repeat on both sides. All times are approximate. 0:01 – 1:00 – Begin by walking briskly in place to warm up the muscles. Warming the muscles makes them pliable and will allow you to work longer. 1:01 – 3:00 – Perform as many squats as possible in two minutes. 3:01 – 4:00 – Rest for one minute. 4:01 – 6:00 – Perform as many pliès as possible in two minutes. 6:01 – 7:00 – Rest for one minute. 7:01 – 9:00 – Perform as many lunges (both legs) as possible in two minutes. 9:01 – 10:00 – Recovery and stretching. Express Workout 2 – Arms and Shoulders Building strength in your upper body is a vital part of any workout plan and fortunately it can be a fairly easy area to strengthen. Powerful arms are important for both men and women to assist with everyday life – it’s surprising how many typical daily tasks require using the shoulders, back and arms. By building those muscles, you will take some of the daily stress of your body. This 10-minute express workout develops the biceps, triceps, upper back muscles and shoulders. Bicep Curls: Curls are done by standing with your feet about shoulder-width apart and weights in both hands. Tuck your elbows firmly against your sides with palms facing forward. Slowly raise the weight almost to your shoulder for a count of 5 and then lower it, again for a count of 5. Overhead Press: The overhead press is performed by standing with feet about shoulder- width apart and a straight back, holding a weight in each hand. Bring the hands up to the shoulders and then slowly lift up for a count of 5. Raise the weights until the arm is almost fully extended; then release and lower downward. Triceps Raise: Stand tall with feet slightly more than shoulder-width. With weights in hands, lift straight overhead until almost fully extended. Turn palms inward to face each other. Slowly begin to lower the weight down toward your back until the elbow forms a right angle; then raise the weight. Forward Press: Standing with feet a few inches past shoulder-width. With weights in hands, bring up to shoulders. Slowly press the weights forward; then pull back. Be sure to keep arms level with shoulders and move forward and back slowly. Stretches: Stretch the arms by raising your arms overhead, dropping one hand behind your head and using the other hand to gently press the elbow back to stretch the triceps muscle. Repeat with the other arm. Next, raise both arms overhead, lace fingers together and press arms outward. Lastly, bring one arm across the front of your body and use the other hand to press the arm against the body to stretch the biceps muscle. 0:01 – 0:30 – Warm up 0:31 – 2:30 – Perform as many slow, quality biceps curls as possible within two minutes. 2:31 – 3:00 – Rest for thirty seconds. 3:01 – 5:00 – Begin overhead raises and complete as many quality raises as possible within two minutes. 5:01 – 5:30 – Rest for thirty seconds. 5:31 – 7:30 – Complete as many accurate triceps presses as possible within two minutes. 7:31 – 8:00 – Rest for thirty seconds. 8:01 – 10:00 – Complete as many properly done forward presses as possible within two minutes. Extra time: Stretch if you have time available. Express Workout 3 – Abdominal Muscles Having strong core muscles is crucial to protecting the spine and maintaining good posture. When your body is supported by strong central muscles it’s easier to perform everyday tasks as well as exercise. Abdominal workouts won’t flatten the stomach – that requires aerobic exercise – but they will strengthen and tone the muscles. Basic Curls: Perform the basic curl by lying on your back with knees bents. Place your fingertips at your ears and use your stomach muscles to pull yourself about five or six inches. Slowly lower back down. Avoid using momentum to perform the exercises. Cross-Curls: Begin in basic curl position. Contract stomach muscles and lift to the right as you bring your right elbow to your left knee. Switch and bring left elbow to right knee. Bicycle: Begin in basic curl position but prop your upper body up on your elbows. Straighten your legs and then raise both legs several inches off the floor. Pull your right leg in to your body; then extend it as you pull in your left leg. Continue doing so; thus “bicycling.” Rope Climb: Begin in basic curl position. Raise your legs straight up into the air while keeping your upper body flat on the floor. Using your abdominals to lift your upper back off the floor, use your hands and arms to pretend you are climbing a rope. Grasp the “rope” with your right hand as you bring your right side off the floor; then switch and use your left hand. Stretches: Lie on your stomach with hands at about shoulder-height. Slowly use your hands to lift your upper body off the floor and stretch your abdominals. 0:01 – 2:00 – Perform as many well-done basic curls as possible within two minutes. 2:01 – 2:30 – Rest for thirty seconds. 2:31 – 4:30 – Complete as many accurate cross- curls as possible within two minutes. 4:31 – 5:00 – Rest for thirty seconds. 5:01 – 7:00 – “Bicycle” for two minutes. 7:01 – 7:30 – Rest for thirty seconds. 7:31 – 9:30 – “Climb” the “rope” for two minutes. 9:31 – 10:00 – Stretch the abdominal muscles. For More 10 Minute Workouts check out Fitness made Fast Stay Fit! Georgette

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Reward Yourself for Weight Loss Successes

Reward Yourself for Weight Loss Successes

Whether you have a little or a lot of weight to lose, you will benefit
greatly by some simple behavior modification measures, such as
rewarding yourself every time you meet one of your smaller goals.
Losing weight is a big challenge for most of us. It requires a lot of
hard work to change what might be extremely longstanding habits that
we might have acquired. The exercise that is involved in losing a
great deal of weight is also very hard work. You need something to
keep you going for the long haul. For many people, rewarding
themselves at regular intervals throughout the process works very well.

Some diet plans incorporate a ‘reward meal’ once a week or once every
ten days. If you are following a restricted diet, this might be the
way to go. It’s hard to go without you favorite foods on a daily
basis. If you know that all restrictions will be lifted at regular
times, it might be easier to go without bread or chips or ice cream
the rest of the time. This practice is somewhat controversial,
however. It depends on some of the psychological reasons behind your
particular weight problem. For instance, if eating is like an
addiction for you, having an unrestricted meal might be an invitation
to binge. You could liken it to an alcoholic, who is unable to
have ‘just one’ beer without triggering the problematic behavior once
again. Of course, people with a food addiction have a harder road
ahead of them, because unlike alcohol, you can’t just ‘give up’ eating
altogether. If your diet plan includes a reward meal, try it once and
see how it works for you. Does it make it easier for you to stick to
the diet the rest of the time, or is it that much harder to get back
on track afterwards? If so, you might want to rethink you reward
system.

Most experts agree that non-food rewards are best for people trying to
lose weight. It should be something that is meaningful to you, and
that represents the ‘new you’ in some way. For many women, that might
involve buying clothes or a cosmetic or jewelry item that you would
not otherwise have bought. You can think of it this way: by losing
weight, even if there is an initial outlay of cash, you are also
saving yourself money in the long run. Buying and preparing healthy
food costs less than restaurant meals and junk food, so that’s one way
in which you will save. Then, by being healthier, you will be more
productive, and you will be productive later in life. Most
importantly, perhaps, you will also be healthier, and save on medical
costs throughout your life. In light of all this, you  are justified
in spending a little more on a clothing or luxury item  once in a
while, to reward yourself for working hard to lose weight.

On the other hand, not all of us – not even all women – are motivated
by clothing, cosmetics and jewelry. Your reward can be any non-food
item that you choose – a new novel, for example, or theater or concert
tickets. When you reach your weight loss goals, you might even want to
splurge on a holiday – but try to make it an active holiday, rather
than a cruise or resort stay where you have little to do but lie in
the sun and eat!

It’s a great idea to plan a big reward once you have met your weight
loss goals, but it may be even more important to plan smaller rewards
more frequently. Make your goals realistic and incremental, and reward
yourself whenever you meet one successfully. If you make it easier to
feel as though you are ‘winning’ in the weight loss game, you will
likely continue to be successful. This is a type of psychology that
seems to work well for everyone, adults and children alike. So, for
example, you might want to reward yourself for exercising three times
in a given week, or you might want to attach the reward to having lost
a certain amount of weight – but make it a small amount, like a pound
or two. Keep in mind that you can reach weight ‘plateaus’ even when
you are following the plan, so it may be better to attach rewards to
behavior. By doing so, you are effectively retraining your body and
mind so that you can enjoy better health and eating habits in the
future.

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Basics of Bodybuilding

Basics of Bodybuilding

Bodybuilding is a sport of building muscle.  Bigger and
stronger is the name of the game. One of the great things
about bodybuilding is that you can achieve great results
with only very basic equipment and a few hours of training
three to four times per week. The key to building bigger and
stronger muscles is to keep progressively adding more and
more weight over time. Building bigger muscles is about
consistent regular training, eating properly, getting plenty
of rest, and lots of weight at low repetitions.

As a starting any new exercise program, is important a first
check with your physician before starting a bodybuilding
program. In the beginning is important that you start slow
and learn proper technique.  Time and time again
professional body builders have said that technique is one
of most important aspects of getting a good workout.  It
might be helpful to schedule a session with a professional
trainer in the beginning so you start on the right track. If
this is not an option for you there are various
instructional books on the subject of bodybuilding.  Above
all take the time to learn proper technique.

Lifting heavy weight damages muscle fibers.  It is only when
the muscles repair themselves that they grow larger and
stronger.  For this reason it is very important that each
muscle group is given plenty of rest following each workout.
This is why most body builders alternate muscle groups. For
example, you might work on your back on Monday, your legs on
Tuesday, your chest on Wednesday, and your arms on Friday.
Most successful body builders will recommend that you not
work a particular muscle group more than twice per week.

Should you use free weights or machines? Almost every
bodybuilder will tell you that free weights are the best
choice for increasing muscle mass.  Machines are good for
isolating muscles but this is only something that
professionals need to do before contest.

If you want to increase muscle size you need to keep
increasing poundage.  Be patient though.  If you over work
your muscles you will not grow.  You should maintain regular
consistent workouts coupled along with proper nutrition and
sleep.  You'll probably see larger results initially and
overtime your gains will not seem as great. This is because
as your body becomes used to your workout routines it starts
to know what he can expect.  Try keeping your body guessing
by alternating your workout routines and changing on a
regular basis.


Jason Willkinson is the webmaster of

Super Bodybuilding which is an excellent
place to find bodybuilding links, resources
and articles. For more information on this article.
please visit: http://www.superbodybuilding.com/

 

Get Fit Newsletter August 1

8/1/2006 Get Fit Newsletter
Vacation Shockers: 5 Tips to Keep You Fit Summer vacation is a wonderful time to get away from it all-a cruise, a camping trip or even an African safari-an opportunity to take yourself miles away from ordinary... But did you know that the average person gains almost a pound a day while on vacation? That's right! Lazy vacation days usually lead to one dreaded thing: extra pounds. From missed workouts to large restaurant meals, travel days often become high calorie days. As you embark on your next vacation adventure keep the following tips in mind, and come home fitter than when you left! TIP #1: Be Active If your travels keep you too busy for a workout, or if your hotel does not have an exercise room, make a conscious effort to be active everyday. Go on a brisk walk after your day’s activities. This is a great way to see a new city, and also a great way to burn off that rich dinner you just ate! Take the stairs instead of elevator in your hotel and any other buildings you visit. Go on a short jog in the mornings or evenings of your stay. If your hotel has a pool, swim a few laps each morning or evening. TIP#2: Indulge with Control Eating out is a must while on vacation. Whether you're visiting 5 star restaurants or fast food diners, you are faced with the same problem: large portions. While the easiest thing to do with a large portioned meal is to simply eat it all-you are on vacation after all...right?-that isn't the best for your waist! When you order your meal ask the waiter or waitress to bring you a to-go box. Take half of your meal and place it safely into the box before you even begin to eat. This gives you no choice but to eat a healthy portion. If you would rather not carry around a to-go box then ask that your entrée be made into a smaller portion. If it is dinnertime ask for the lunch-sized entrée. TIP#3: Snack Healthy Have you ever noticed how travel days create the perfect opportunity for snacking? A coffee and muffin before your flight, a snack on the plane and then before you know it—it’s lunch time! Taking a road trip? This opens up even more opportunities for regrettable snacking...rest stop vending machines, gas station quickie marts and of course the never ending string of fast food restaurants along the highway. This summer cut unhealthy snacking off at the pass by brining along your own healthy options. Dried or fresh fruit, unsalted nuts, health bars, cut veggies and low fat crackers are a good start. By filling up on these healthy snacks between meals you will end up eating less when presented with a less-than-healthy meal. TIP #4: Avoid Fried Foods While fast food restaurants are definitely convenient, with their low prices and quick service, this convenience is not worth the additional pounds brought on by chips and fries. As you enjoy your vacation keep this in mind: avoid fried foods. While this is always good advice to follow, it is even more important to abide by while traveling. While vacationing you will likely burn fewer calories each day than you would burn at home, and you are consuming more calories due to your schedule of eating out. You are walking a fine line, and eating fried foods would throw you right over the edge. A gram of fat contains 9 calories as compared to the 4 calories that proteins and carbohydrates carry-so you can see that consuming fried foods will drastically increase your caloric intake. If I still haven’t convinced you to pass on the curly fries, keep in mind that heartburn and indigestion are never fun…especially while on vacation! TIP#5: Team up with a Pro-Yours Truly! Well, fitness is my specialty...and since you are serious about creating a healthy and fit physique-guarantee your results by teaming up with me. Together we will come up with a fitness plan that is uniquely yours, one that fits your lifestyle and brings you promptly to your goals-something that you will appreciate while on vacation and at home. A Little Bit Goes a Long Way! Do you have diabetes or high blood pressure? Did you know that by dropping as little as 5 to 10 percent of your body weight these problems can be greatly alleviated? Just think how great you will feel after losing excess weight and improving your health! Citrus Sunshine Salad Refresh your taste buds with this sweet and citrus salad! Ginger and nutmeg fill the dressing with a delightful tang-add chicken breast for added protein! Yields 6 servings. Ingredients 2 Oranges, peeled and sliced 1 Grapefruit, peeled and sectioned 1 (20 oz) can unsweetened pineapple chunks, do not drain 1/2 cup Fat-Free sour cream 2 tablespoons Fat-Free milk 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/4 teaspoon grated ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 6 cups torn leaf lettuce 1 avocado, peeled and sliced 1/4 cup chopped and toasted pecans *Optional* grilled chicken breast, chopped Instructions Combine the oranges, grapefruit and pineapple in a large bowl; cover and place in refrigerator. In another bowl combine the sour cream, milk, brown sugar, orange peel, ginger and nutmeg; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Divide lettuce and avocado between six salad plates. Arrange fruit over lettuce. Drizzle salad with dressing; sprinkle with nuts *and chicken* Know anyone who could use these valuable tips and ideas? Do them a favor and use the link below to forward this newsletter along! 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