Insider Secrets That Keep Women From Losing Fat and Inches

Insider Secrets That Keep Women From Losing Fat and Inches
By Heather Picken

When it comes to losing fat many women have are making huge mistakes and as a result they are not getting the results they want.

1. Doing the same exercise routine

Women who do the same workout over and over without changing it will notice after awhile it stops producing results and they immediately become frustrated!
To start burning fat again change your routine around (the sequence in which you perform you exercises).

2. Doing too much cardio

I find a lot of women do too much cardio and never get the results they want! One of the reasons is that doing too much and not eating enough will slow down your metabolism.

3. Not doing a fat-burning workout

Most women who don’t see results as fast as they want to are not working out with enough intensity! You don’t need to spend hours in the gym to blast fat. Focus on intensity to where you are breathing heavy and sweating. Women who participate in a boot camp program or circuit training can easily accomplish this type of workout.

4. Doing cardio the wrong way

Reading magazines or talking on the phone when doing cardio,
it becomes a “social hour” and if you are looking to burn more fat you need to work a little harder so that holding a conversation is challenging.

5. Not doing any resistance training

Most women will focus on only cardio and are either afraid to lift weights or don’t realize the incredible fat-burning benefits. Your metabolism is elevated throughout the day when you weight train. Whereas with cardio it only stays elevated when you are doing it and only a few hours after that.

6. Lifting too light

Lifting light and lots of reps is not going to help you burn more fat, it is the intensity of the load(with the weights) that you are lifting. Don’t be afraid to challenge your muscles, it will only help you burn more fat!

7. Having the wrong workout for your body type

If you want to create a more pleasing look to sculpt your body then you need to focus on training that body part.
For example if you have a weak upper body and it does not match the rest of your body, then your workouts should focus more on that part first!

8. Not doing cardio at the right times

Most women do cardio before weight training, which is not the most effective way to burn fat.
The best way to burn more fat is to do your resistance training first then immediately follow cardio. This enables your body to burn more fat efficiently since it has burned off your glycogen(stored energy), plus you will have more energy to lift weights!

(c) 2006 I Feel Like A Million Bucks! TM, LLC

Heather Picken,ISSA/P.C.P.T. is a women's body & motivational coach, specifically for women over 30. She teaches women how they can easily re-set their metabolisms all across the country with her fat-burning system (http://www.mybodyisfitnow.com).
She is also the author of "Fat-Burning Recipes for Women on The Go". Sign up to get a free weekly subscription to "Fat-Burning Secrets for The Busy Woman" by visting (http://www.feelinglikeamillion.com)

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Workouts That Travel

Workouts That Travel
By Lynn Bode

A vacation can do wonders for reducing stress levels, but it can derail a healthy fitness regimen. Even some of the most die-hard exercisers find it difficult to stick with a workout program when away from home. Sure, many have good intentions. They may even pack their workout attire. Unfortunately, their gear never makes it out of the suitcase until they’re back home.

But travel from home doesn’t have to result in an interruption or complete abandonment of your healthy habits. You can still fit in exercise time when away from home, regardless of whether you find yourself in a warm or a cold climate. Even if bad weather forces you into seclusion in your hotel room, there are exercises you can complete without a single piece of equipment.

Below are some tips to help you stay fit while traveling and avoid coming home with unwanted extra baggage.

• Be realistic. You probably won't be able to fit in your normal weekly workouts and that's okay. Shoot for completing at least 50% of your normal regimen.
  
  
  

• Plan ahead. Before leaving town, find out what type of workout facilities your accommodations will have or if there is a nearby park of jogging track (weather permitting, of course).
  
  
  

• Scope out local gyms. If you are staying somewhere that doesn’t provide a workout area then inquire at the nearby local fitness centers for their rates. Often they offer day passes for minimal fees.
  
  
  

• Pack a resistance band in your suitcase. The band takes up very little space, yet can provide you with an entire upper and lower body workout routine.
  
  
  

• Don’t deprive yourself of all local delicacies. You can enjoy some special meals without going overboard. Ask the restaurants to prepare your favorite dishes with a few lower fat ingredients.
  
  
  

• Be creative. Find unique, fun ways to exercise instead of doing the same routine you do when you are at home. Try biking, hiking, a pedal boat excursion, water-skiing, beach volleyball, etc. Effective workouts aren’t limited to the standard fares of walking, jogging and fitness machines.
  
  
  

• Try out your travel routine at least once at home. A new workout that you’ve never done before will require more time and preparation. This type of frustration just makes for an easy excuse to skip the workout.
  
  
  

• Prepare snacks. If your journey includes a lot of time in the car, be sure to pack some healthy snacks so you aren’t forced to eat at all the fast food and convenience shops along the way.
  
  
  

• Play in the pool. If lounging poolside is part of your vacation plans, then hop in the pool every 20 minutes for 5-10 minutes of pool walking (try it in waist-deep or higher water for a really challenging workout).
  
  
  

• Get comfortable. Don’t forget to pack comfortable workout attire that fits your destination’s climate.
  
  
  

Here is a quick, simple circuit workout that only requires a resistance band and can be done anywhere. Complete at least one set of 8-12 reps of each exercise.

• Bicep Curl
  
  
  

• Tricep Dip
  
  
  

• Lat Pull Down
  
  
  

• Front Raise
  
  
  

• Push-Up
  
  
  

• Squat
  
  
  

• Abductor lifts
  
  
  

• Adductor splits
  
  
  

• Hamstring Kicks
  
  
  

For detailed instructions for each of the above exercises, visit http://www.workoutsforyou.com/travel_plan.htm

About The Author

Lynn is a certified personal trainer and founder of WorkoutsForYou.com. Don't return home with extra baggage. We can custom design a workout for you that will help you stay fit while away from home. You don't even need any fitness equipment! We’ll help you stay fit while still fully enjoying your trip. Visit http://www.workoutsforyou.com/travel_plan.htm for more info.

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SUPERSTAR BEYONCE LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR AN ALL-FEMALE BAND

SUPERSTAR BEYONCÉ LAUNCHES SEARCH

FOR AN ALL-FEMALE BAND



MUSICIANS CALLED TO AUDITION

AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND THE COUNTRY

ON MONDAY, JUNE 12



Beyoncé's Eagerly Awaited New Solo Album, "B'Day,"

Coming In September







Who: Music World Music/Sony Urban Music/Columbia Records superstar Beyoncé



What: Open auditions for an all-female band for Beyoncé's upcoming tour



Where: Various locations nationwide



When: Monday, June 12, 2006, Noon to 9 P.M.



.. .. .. .. ..



(dateline - New York - June 7, 2006; source: Music World Music/Sony Urban Music/Columbia Records)



Superstar Beyoncé Knowles has announced her search for an all-female band. The musicians chosen will become the artist's touring ensemble in support of her second solo album, "B'Day," slated for September release.



Auditions will be held before Beyoncé's creative team and the superstar will make the final selections.



Musicians should be at least 18 years and older and prepared to play Beyoncé's hit song, "Work It Out," as performed on the "Beyoncé: Live At Wembley" DVD.



Positions to be filled include drums, keys, bass, guitar, horns (alto, tenor, sax, trumpet) and percussion.



In addition to having a "look," musicians auditioning for Beyoncé's touring ensemble must be able to play by ear (reading music is optional).



Musicians auditioning must be able to play one minute (minimum) solo.



Musicians must bring a headshot and resume to the audition.



Finalists chosen at local auditions must be available to fly to New York to perform a final audition for Beyoncé and her creative team the week of June 12 and must be available to begin working on the road by June 20.



The locations for the open auditions follow:



New York/New Jersey Area:



SST

1806 Park Ave

Weehawken, NJ. 07086

201-864-5666

www.sstrentals.com



Southeast/Atlanta Area:



Crossover Entertainment Studios

1310 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd

Atlanta, GA. 30318

404-352-3716

www.crossover-studios.com



Southern California/Los Angeles Area:



Center Staging

3407 Winona Ave.

Burbank, CA. 91504

818-559-4333

www.centerstaging.com

www.rehearsals.com



Midwest/Chicago Area:



Pressure Point Recording Studios

2239 South Michigan Ave.

Chicago, IL. 60616

312-842-8099

www.pprecs.com



West/Houston Area:



VT2 Studios

2401 West Bellfort

Houston, TX 77054

p 713.877.1877

www.vt2.com

Beyonce Knowles to Star in Biography of "Cat Woman's" LIfe

Singer/actress great EARTHA KITT has given her seal of approval to R&B beauty BEYONCE KNOWLES to star in a biography on her life.

Source: SingersRoom.com

From 181 lbs to 165 lbs and Still Counting~~Want To Know How I'm doing It?

Start Weight 181 lbs

Current Weight 165 lbs

It's very simple. I use the online food journal on Fitday.com. There, I record EVERYTHING that I eat. It helps me to monitor my caloric as well as my nutrient intake, and it helps me to notice trends in my eating pattern and make adjustments in my diet should things go awry. I also do Tae Bo, the fat blasting cardio series, and I have a cheat day once a week. Don't get me wrong, I have had some setbacks during the course of my weight loss. like for instance, the Saturday before Memorial Day, I pigged out on some chocolate chip cookies, among other things. And then there was a time when my weight stayed the same for 2 weeks. I didn't give up though. I kept doing my thing and the weight is still coming off. I started my little program around the last part of March at 181 lbs, and here I am today, 16 lbs lighter. I feel good, and my clothes are fitting more loose. My goal weight at this point is 150 lbs, but Im considering 140 depending How I look at 150. I plan to have some professional pictures made after I get down to size. I'll be sure to post them here. If you would like to join a group of like minded females who are trying to lose weight, then join my group on Myspace.com.

Exercise Videos - 10 Reasons They Work for You

Exercise Videos - 10 Reasons They Work for You
By Kathy Ferneau

Exercise videos are an easy and inexpensive way to establish a structured exercise program.

Ever since the days of Jack LaLanne's black and white calisthenics, people have been working out in front of their TV sets. It worked in the 1950s, and it still works today.

Jane Fonda sparked a resurgence of exercise videos in the 1980s with her workout programs. Following her lead, vast numbers of fitness experts, former Olympic medalists, and all manner of athletes have produced exercise videos for private home use.

Outside of taking a walk down the block, nothing could be simpler than popping a video or DVD into the player and following the leader on the screen.

Take a look at the benefits:

1) Videos are very inexpensive. From zero dollars to 40 dollars at most. Try these sources:

-- Your local library

-- Rent from a video store

-- Check out the half priced book store

-- Buy on eBay

-- Buy used from Amazon.com

2) You can tailor the level or style of the program. You can find all levels and styles of exercise programs from mild stretching and yoga, to high-energy kick boxing and martial arts style.

3) No pricy gym or club memberships needed. While you may like a club's offerings or maybe the socializing, for many people they just don't work out.

4) Fancy designer outfits are not required. You can wear your old sweats or whatever feels comfortable. At a gym you may feel pressured into expanding your workout wardrobe.

5) You can follow videos in the privacy of your home. Practice as much as you need to--no one is watching! This is important for people who have a lot of weight to lose. Clubs are full of people who are already in shape.

6) Exercise videos fit into your schedule--you don't have to conform to the club's schedule. Want to work out at 5:00 a.m.? No problem.

7) No travel time. If you spend 20 minutes getting there and 20 minutes coming home, you are wasting a lot of time in the car.

8) Equipment is not needed, unless you want some. Some video programs use simple stretching ropes or dumb bell weights, but you certainly won't have to invest in any hydraulic equipment.

9) It's easy to vary your routine if you get bored. Start simple, then advance to a tougher program. Switch from dance style exercise to kick boxing to yoga, just for the low cost of a video.

10) You have the option to form a group if you want to. Is your church basement empty? Or maybe you have a large patio where friends could work out together. Then enjoy a low-calorie lunch afterward.

Exercise videos bring the studio and trainer to your home. Get started today!

Looking for diet and weight loss tips? Kathy Ferneau has created an excellent
resource for information on diets, healthy eating, and exercise.
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An Effective Exercise Routine for Beginners

An Effective Exercise Routine for Beginners
By Jim O'Neill

Let's start with this very important rule: NEVER OVERDO THE FIRST FEW SESSIONS. Many beginners to exercising fall for this trap, especially when they do not have qualified trainers with them. They get overly excited and lose patience. They try to produce in two weeks what often takes years to accomplish.

They begin by going all out right from the start doing as much as they can. The next day, their joints and muscles lock up in pain. Then, they get discouraged, stop exercising for a while and give it up altogether. Workouts should start out smooth and easy.

Here is a warm-up routine to do 1 set of before every workout, but doing 3 sets of these alone can be a pretty good workout; particularly if you are a beginner.

LEG STRETCH

Lean over deeply on your left foot while your right leg is stretched out to your right side. Maintain balance.
Slowly, raise yourself with your left leg to a standing position.
As you stand, spread your feet wide apart.
Repeat this for ten counts.
Do steps 1 to 4 again; this time, alternate the legs' position (left becomes right, and vice-versa).
This exercise warms up your legs, calves, and abdomen.

LEG SQUAT

Stand erect, chest out, with your buttocks protruding and your stomach in. Put your hands straight out in front of you. Relax.
Do squats by bending your legs to lower your body. Bend your legs until your upper legs (thighs) are parallel to the ground and you are in a squatting position. Keep your body erect as you squat.
Then raise yourself as you straighten your legs back to a standing position.
Do around 5 to 10 squats. Inhale deeply as you go down. Exhale as you stand up.
This exercise warms up your leg muscles, calves, and the muscles in your abdomen.

TRUNK TWIST

Stand with your feet about 3 feet apart. Relax.
Place your hands behind your head with your elbows out to the sides.
Very slowly, twist your body to your right without moving your legs or feet. Try to twist to your right as far as possible. Your face and body should be facing your right side while your legs remain steady. Then hold on to this position for 10 seconds.
Do the same to your left side.
This exercise warms up your legs, back muscles, and abdomen.

ARM ROTATION

Stretch out your arms to your sides. Keep them level with your shoulders.
Simultaneously rotate both arms to the front. Do this 20 times each rotation.
This exercises your shoulders, arms, and back muscles.

ARMS PRESS

Bring your right and left palms together. Have all fingers and palms pressing each other in front of you while pointing the fingers upwards.
Simultaneously push one palm against the other as hard as you can. Keep pushing for 5 seconds. Relax. Then push again for 5 seconds.
Do this ten times. Exhale as you push, and inhale as you relax.
Then press both palms in front of you while having their fingers pointing in different directions one set of fingers pointing to your left, the other set to your right. If your left fingers point to the right, your left hand should be under your right hand.
Push both palms against each other, the left palm pushing upwards, the right palm pushing downwards.
Exhale as you push, and inhale as you relax. Do this ten times. Then change the positions of your palms (left over right) and do the same procedures.
This exercises your forearms, arms, shoulders, and latissimus muscles (the muscles at the sides that give your body a V shape).

NECK PUSH

Gently move your head to your right side while your right hand gently pushes back against it. Do this once.
Gently move your head to your left side as your left hand gently pushes back against it. Do this once.
Gently move your head backwards as your left or right hand gently pushes back against it. Do this once.
Gently bow your head to the front as your right or left hand gently pushes against your forehead. Do this once.
This exercise strengthens your neck muscles. Never do neck rotations.

PUSH-UP

Do slow push-ups from 10 to 15 counts.
This exercises your arms, chest, shoulders, part of your abdomen, and part of your back muscles.

JOGGING

Jog in place for 3 minutes.
Then jog in place a lot faster for 2 minutes.
Then jog in place with a normal pace for another 3 minutes.
This exercise gives you a good leg and calf warm-up. This also serves as aerobics for your lungs and heart.

There! That ought to do it. After doing the above warm up exercises for some time, you should be ready start doing regular weight training and cardio workouts. Then just do 1 set of these exercises to properly warm up before you start each workout.

Jim O'Neill gives you tons of valuable information on the subjects of weight loss, fitness, and nutrition to make it easy for you to live a healthy lifestyle. Sign up now for his free 7 part mini e-course at: http://www.mrgymfitness.com/minicourse.php

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A Scale With a Body Fat Monitor Weighs In as the Best Kind to Have

A Scale With a Body Fat Monitor Weighs In as the Best Kind to Have
By Anne Clarke

Those on the long road to weight loss have often used a weighing scale as their guide. After all, their main goal is to lose weight. But a scale weighs every bit of you – your fat, bones, muscle, what you just ate or drank – and ultimately, the number that appears on your weighing scale is not the most important number.

A more important number – a number that means more in terms of overall health – is your percent body fat. As most of us have heard, muscle indeed weighs more than fat. A regular scale may show a person that he has remained the same weight after weeks of working out, and this can be very upsetting and slightly askewed news.

A weighing scale with a body fat monitor, on the other hand, may show that same person that although he is the same size, his percent body fat has gone down! His muscle has replaced his fat, and this is even better than losing weight.

These days, anyone who is interested in weight loss practically needs to be a mathematician. There are just so many numbers to deal with – calorie counting, grams of fat in food, weight, percent body fat, hours of exercise, etc. One of the most important numbers, though, is the percent body fat. Luckily, these days, people can check out their percent body fat from the comfort of their own homes, at the same time they are weighing themselves.

The newest and best sort of scale to have today is one with a body fat monitor. An even better weighing scale to have is one with a body water monitor, too – many people are mildly to moderately dehydrated these days, and they do not even know it. A body water monitor can help them keep on top of hydration, thereby improving their overall health.

So, how does a scale measure your body fat and water levels? Bioelectrical Impedance (BIA). A person stands on the foot pads of his scale, barefoot. A low-level electrical signal is passed up through one foot, and exits through the other foot. The BIA scale measures the resistance of this electrical signal as it travels through the person’s body.

Water conducts electricity, and fat contains very little water. Muscle, on the other hand, is around 70% water. Therefore, the faster the signal travels through your body, the more muscle you have.

The BIA scale is not the most accurate fat-measuring device (it has a 4% margin of error), but it is accurate enough for most people, and it is very easy to use. The results of a BIA scale can be affected by simple things like your hydration, the food you’ve eaten, and even your skin temperature. Weigh yourself after drinking a glass of water – your percent body fat shows as higher if you are dehydrated.

So, if you are looking to lose weight, consider trying to lose body fat instead, and keep track of it on a scale with a body fat monitor.

Note: It is recommended that anyone who has and internal electronic medical device like a pacemaker should not use the fat reading feature of one of these scales

Anne Clarke writes numerous articles for websites on gardening, parenting, fashion, nutrition, and home decor. Her background includes teaching and gardening. For more of her articles on weighing scales, please visit Digital Scales.

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Food Journals: A Quick and Easy Solution for Weight Loss and Better Nutrition

Food Journals: A Quick and Easy Solution for Weight Loss and Better Nutrition
By Jennifer Wetmore

One tried and true method for producing weight loss is keeping a food journal. Multiple studies have shown that people who keep track of what they eat lose more weight and are more likely to keep it off permanently. There are several reasons why this works.

First, and foremost, you become accountable for what you put in your mouth. Think of it as a scorecard of your performance. We have all heard the expression, "numbers don’t lie." When golfers hit the links with a scorecard, they tend to be infinitely more truthful about their game. Keeping a truthful record of your daily food intake provides you with an undeniable scorecard of your performance.

Second, it is virtually impossible for most people to keep a mental tally of everything they eat in a day including calorie values. An old Chinese proverb states, "The palest ink is stronger than the strongest mind." Take advantage of the power of the pen and write it down as soon as you eat it and keep a running tally. You will be less likely to overeat and consume more calories than you can burn.

Third, it can assist you in finding your trouble spots. Look for trends in your performance. Are you likely to eat more at night? On the weekend? When you are with certain people? Remember, a problem well-defined is 95% solved. If you do not know where you are having trouble, you can’t pinpoint the problem or fix it.

Consistency is the key. Try recording everything you eat for 30 days. For the most effective results, do not skip any days. Make sure to record everything you eat in accurate amounts. You may find that you need to measure foods at first to get a good idea of your portion sizes.

Your food journal can be as simple or as complex as you wish. You may choose to track only your calorie intake or the number of servings of fruits and vegetables you consume. Or you may be inclined to keep track of the times you eat and, if necessary, with whom you are eating. You might also choose to record the grams of fat, cholesterol or carbohydrates consumed along with fiber content. There are many books and resources available to help you find out the nutritional content of any food.

This technique will only take a few minutes out of your day. Ideally, you will see the results on your scale and how your clothes fit within a few days. At the very least you will have valuable information about your dietary habits, with which you can take action and produce the changes you desire.

copyright 2006 Jennifer D. Wetmore, DPT

Jennifer D. Wetmore, DPT has been involved in the field of Health and Fitness for over a decade, working with a range of clients and patients from health clubs to hospitals in positions such as group fitness instructor, personal trainer and physical therapist. Dr. Wetmore is president of LifeHealth Physical Therapy and author of "Small Changes, Big Results: The Health and Fitness Manual With the Secrets To Working Smarter, Not Harder." Please visit http://www.LifeHealthPT.com for more information and tools to help you achieve a healthy and fit life.

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C.O.N.F.I.D.E.N.C.E.

C is for haveing Courage to take on tasks that "They" said you couldn't do

O is for having your own sense of style, and forgetting what "They" say

N is for ...

F is for financial stability, which we should all strive for, regardless of
what "They" tell you

I is for Independence, the ability to stand on your own, no matter what "They"
think

D is for Distinguished, what you will be as you rise above the rest

E is for Esteem, which you will build in your self as you continue to do great
things

N is for having the Nerve to speak up when something is not right

C is for being creative in how you do things, and the way you say things

E is for having the Endurance to keep going, regardless of how you feel

K.I.S.S. To Lose Weight

by BodyLikeBeyonce

I have scoured the web doing weight loss research and I have found various tidbits of information to be helpful. Here's a list:

1) Research shows that calcium helps to curb cravings.

2) Diet and exercise is the key to weight loss, so watch what you eat,
and get up off that thang and move it.

3) The key to having nice abs is to get rid of the layer of fat on top of them
by doing cardio exercise.

4) You actually can eat what you want and still lose weight. The key is moderation.

5) Healthy weight loss takes time, so be patient.

6) Cheating on your diet is good. Pick 1 day of the week, but don't over do it and wreck several days of hard work.

7) Out of sight, out of mind. Keep the junk food out of sight.

8) Taking rest days is essential, but no more than 48 hours. That way
the positive effects of your workouts do not wear off.

9) Find your motivation for losing weight so that when your willpower starts
to stagger, your motivation factor will get you focused and back on track.

10) There will be times when you will give in to the junkfood, or give in to
over eating. The important thing is that you dust your self off and try again.

11) Emotional eater? I personally suggest a food journal. By HONESTLY
keeping track of what you eat, it helps you to discover trends in
your eating pattern,which allows you to make the necessary adjustments
in your diet.

12) Start a weight loss blog on Myspace and invite others to subscribe.
Put all your business out on Front Street, and in the process, meet interesting people who have the same goals and interests as you do.

and finally...

13) Keep It Simple Sweetie

Foods That Cause Cravings

Foods That Cause Cravings
by Patricia Zelkovsky


When you are on a diet, cravings are sure to strike. The three most common cravings are cravings for sugar, fat and salt.

Sugar is considered by many diet experts to be an addiction as dangerous as nicotine or even heroin. There is nothing that gives us a bigger lift than a shot of sugar. However sugar exhausts the pancreas, is often followed by a crash in blood sugar levels and can lead to diabetes and other serious disorders.

An addiction for sugar usually has its roots in issues to do with stress and emotions. Many individuals find sweet foods, and particularly chocolate to be extremely comforting. The only problem is that the root cause of the stress or emotional problem that is causing you to "turn to sugar" to solve your problems is not addressed then you will probably always be addicted to it.

If you crave sugar there are some foods that are not sweets and cakes that can help you circumvent the body's addiction to it.

For instance the Jerusalem artichoke is a vegetable that is thought to regulate the body's blood sugar balance. Vegetables such as sweet potatoes and yams can help satisfy the craving for creamy or milky sweets. However if you do crave sugar the best thing to do is reach for a piece of fruit, which will definitely have fewer calories than a slab of cake.

Some people who crave ice cream or rich products actually have a calcium deficiency. The same thing goes for people who crave a great deal of cheese, which of course can add pounds to a body in no time. To make sure that your cravings for ice cream or cheese are not based on a calcium deficiency it is a great idea to take calcium supplements, eat plenty of broccoli or Swiss chard and drink low fat skim milk.

If you are craving fat, you probably have a bit of an oral fixation. The craving for fatty foods is quite primal and has more to do with a phenomenon called "mouth feel." Foods that are warm and fatty take us back to the cavemen days when biting into freshly killed meat and drinking the blood was common.

Cravings for fatty foods are commonly found in emotionally insecure individuals who need to express their anger by biting into something warm and fatty in texture. Psychologists call this "eating your anger."

If you are craving sodium then you may need to eat a more balanced diet that includes more vegetables. Vegetables are a natural form of salt. A good substitute for high sodium dishes is sushi as the seaweed that wraps the raw fish is filled with healthy amounts of sea salt.

Drinking too much coffee or alcohol can also cause cravings for sodium. This can cause a shortage of sodium in the blood.

Many cravings have no biological basis at all and are "all in the head." The trick is to realize that a positive association with a food is not necessarily a reason to continually binge on it whenever you feel blue.


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Eating...Gaining...How to Control the Urge to Splurge

Eating ... Gaining Weight ...
How to Control the Urge to Splurge
Keith Londrie


I confess: I'm completely addicted to Pringles. My determination
weakens every time I think about munching into one, hearing the
crunch, and getting that first taste of its yummy flavor. Pure
heaven. Although you don't flip over chips, probably there's
another food that lures you into the refrigerator or the pantry
cabinet. According to one study, 97% of women (compared to 68%
of men) experience cravings on food.

How do you control these urges that drag you in an intoxicated
shape away from your diet plan and down into the swirling vortex
of pleasure? I researched on the topic to give you expert advice
on how to enjoy that art called eating without turning in into a
feeding frenzy. Read on - and never again feel guilty about
eating a chocolate chip cookie.

Take Charge of Your Eating Habits.

Try to control the number of food cravings you experience. It
appears to be impossible for humans like us, but if you psyche
yourself and develop fewer cravings, then slowly you'll submit
to fewer cravings.

According to one study of nearly 500 women, researchers found
that women who received a daily 1, 200 milligram calcium
supplement reduced their number of premenstrual food cravings
by 54%. To reach the same result by getting the needed calcium
intake from food, rely on skim milk and yogurt. Sounds a bit
difficult for all lactose intolerant? Try some calcium-fortified
foods or juices like cheese and calcium-filled orange juices.
If you don't feel you can get sufficient calcium from food, make
up the difference using a supplement of calcium carbonate or
calcium citrate.

How about something relaxing? When you're anxious, the body
produces more of the hormone cortisol, which may increase the
amount of carbohydrates you want to eat. Sweets or carbohydrates
temporarily increase our levels of serotonin, making us feel
calm and relaxed.

Thus, one way of helping curb your sweet tooth, rent some videos,
text your funniest friends, or schedule a spa weekend. Why not
have a bit of chocolate once in a while? When you begin including
small amounts of these forbidden foods into your diet, a funny
thing happens: You don't crave them anymore.

Distinguish specific cravings from hunger. Suppose you drive by a
fast food outlet and all of a sudden, you develop a deep craving
for French fries. Rather than rushing down the drive thru section,
reassess your urge. Turn on your favorite music and switch your
attention away from the fries idea. Suppose, on the other hand,
you feel the need to satisfy not the urge but your hunger, select
an apple pie or salad as a substitute.

Cut Hundreds of Calories.

Sure you can cut on hundreds of calories on what you eat every
day! How? By making the appropriate choices on replacing
high-calorie to low-calorie foods, such as cheese, creams, whole
milk, butter, etc. Here are easy tricks to keep you cooking and
eating minus the calories.

· When cooking, use nonstick pan to eliminate the use of butter
and/or oil.
· Remove the fat from the meat.
· Remove the skin of chicken before serving.
· Use butter-flavored seasoning on vegetables instead of
sprinkling butter.
· For casseroles, desserts and sauces, use evaporated skim milk
(12 cal./tbsp.) instead of heavy cream (51 cal./tbsp.)
· Cook stews and other casseroles ahead of time. Refrigerate.
Remove congealed fat before serving.
· Choose real orange (71 cal.) over an orange juice (90 cal./6 oz).
· For snacks, low-calorie fruits (cucumbers, asparagus, carrots,
apples, pickles) are good replacements for crackers and breads.
· Use bottled chocolate extract for milk shakes instead of
sweetened cocoa.
· Use two egg whites (34 cal.) for cakes instead of one egg
(82 cal.).
· Choose diet margarine (50 cal.) instead of the regular
margarine (100 cal.).
· Choose cereals with the least calories then add fresh fruits
to be more nutritious.
· In parties, good substitutes for snacks are carrot strips,
pickle slices, and raw mushroom caps.
· Drip away fats by cooking hamburgers on the rack.
· Avoid chips with dips.

Staying in healthy shape depends on the right attitude. So how
strong is your will power to control the urge?

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You Got 10 Minutes?

Here is a 10 minute workout you can do right now! Do you have 10 minutes?

Do each move for one minute and hold the last rep for as long as you can.

MINUTE ONE: BASIC CRUNCHES
MINUTE TWO: BICYCLE CRUNCHES
Lie on floor, legs extended at a 45-degree angle. Bring bent left knee toward chest, reaching right elbow toward it. Alternate right and left knees.
MINUTE 3: REST
MINUTE 4: LEFT TWISTS
Lie on back, knees bent, hands behind head, elbows out. With feet on floor, curl up, aiming right shoulder at left knee.
MINUTE 5: RIGHT TWISTS
MINUTE 6: REST
MINUTE 7: PLANKS
Lie facedown. Support your weight on toes and forearms. Keep elbows directly beneath shoulders and body straight.
MINUTE 8: REST
MINUTE 9: PLANKS
MINUTE 10: REST