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Breakfast can make or
break a diet, because breakfast helps set the tone
for the rest of the day. If you�re one of those
people who thinks skipping breakfast is a good way
to lose weight, think again. This week week we focus
on Top 10 Reasons not to skip your breakfast.
Enjoy good health,
Namita Nayyar, AFI |
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The key factor in any arthritis exercise program
is to increase joint flexibility, muscular strength and overall stamina without
stressing the joints. High-impact activities or those activities that involve
sudden twisting movements (e.g., racquetball, basketball) should be avoided. |
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Room to Grow.
In your weaknesses, are the greatest possibilities
for improvement. You can make the biggest difference by working to correct your
biggest deficiency.
Consider someone who is highly skilled at programming computers, but not very
good at communicating with other people. No matter how much this person improves
his computer skills, his lack of communication skills will hold him back. By
contrast, even a
marginal improvement in interpersonal communication skills will have a dramatic
effect on overall performance.
When you can identify and understand your shortcomings, you've uncovered a
potent avenue for personal growth and increased effectiveness. Work to
overcome those weaknesses, and you'll multiply the effectiveness of the
strengths you already have.
Note: WF Members receive motivation like
this in their e-mail box every Monday morning! Those of you looking for added
motivation, can go ahead to download Free motivational Wallpaper Changer at
http://www.womenfitness.net/downloads.htm
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"When
a man feels throbbing within him the power to do what he
undertakes as well as it can possibly be done, this is
happiness, this is success."
-- Orison Swett Marden |
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Chickpea
and vegetable salad
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
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4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
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1 teaspoon Asian chili sauce
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
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12 spears asparagus, trimmed, trimmed, steamed,
and cut crosswise into thirds
1 (15 1/2 - ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
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1 red pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
Directions:
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
Calories: 82 kcals
Carbohydrates - 12 gm
Net carbs- 9.5 gm
Protein - 2.5 gm
Fat - 2.5 gm |
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Strategy for building
muscle mass and muscle density
Fitness model or natural bodybuilder look strikingly different because of a low
body fat percentage and enhanced muscle mass and muscle density. These are
components which can be built over time. You cannot just expect results within
three to four months and think you have done the necessary work. You have to
build the foundation to sculpt the masterpiece.
There are certain factors that affect muscle mass, these include:
Time- "Time-under-tension" (TUT) refers to the amount of time per rep (or set,
or exercise, or workout) that the muscle is under tension. For example, if an
athlete takes 4 seconds to perform a biceps curl, it is said that the TUT was 4
seconds. If someone performs 100 repetitions, then the workout TUT was 6 minutes
and 40 seconds.
Intense Weight Training- Intensity is a big key in muscle gain. Intensity is how
hard one trains in that particular exercise. Do you give up on the 7th
repetition, or do you continue to go on until you can�t perform another
repetition? The intensity level on how one trains is where one can attain great
results. This will vary from one individual to another. If you train longer then
45 minutes you�re kidding yourself about the intensity level. Your body can only
work so long before depleting its glycogen storage. If you feel light headed or
nausea, STOP. To build muscle you must progressively overload your muscles. This
can be done with increased poundage, varying sets and reps, and even changing
exercises. Always keep your muscles off guard and always challenge them. General
recommendations for "hypertrophy training" are 8-12 reps per set, with multiple
sets per exercise, and multiple exercises per body part.
Proper Form: You should select a weight so that you can properly perform 8-10
repetitions (10-12 repetitions incase of endurance athletes). The last
repetition should be difficult to perform. You want constant tension on the
muscle (upward and lowering phase) while performing the repetition. The point
here is to always pump up the muscles until they can't move an inch more.
Click here, to
read the complete article on
Strategy for building muscle mass and muscle density. |
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More Articles:
A new study shows that eating breakfast every
single day is a key behavior among people who average a 60-pound weight loss and
have kept it off for six years. The study in the Journal of Obesity Research was
an ongoing look at successful maintainers of significant weight loss. Read more
about Top 10 Reasons not to skip your breakfast at
http://www.womenfitness.net/top10_no_skip_breakfast.htm
Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest that
can extend to the neck, throat, and face; it is worsened by bending or lying
down. It is the primary symptom of gastroesophageal reflux, which is the
movement of stomach acid into the esophagus. Heartburn is generally related to
meals and posture. On rare occasions, it is due to gastritis (stomach lining
inflammation). Read more about Heartburn at
http://www.womenfitness.net/hb.htm
Chewing on a piece of sugarless gum can help
cleanse the mouth of bacteria, satisfy a sweet tooth, and reduce the urge to
eat. Keep a pack of sugarless gum handy. It may help reduce cravings and control
appetite. Read more about Chewing gum: an easy tool for weight management
at
http://www.womenfitness.net/chewing_gum.htm
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