Monday, 29 February 2016

Burn The Fat Fast


1) Eat six small meals a day. Stoking your body with food every three to four hours can rev your metabolism to the max. Consider grabbing a high-protein meal replacement shake, like RTD's SlimFast Advanced Meal Replacement chocolate shake that packs 20 grams of protein, 24 vitamins and minerals, and just one gram of sugar.
2) Run 10 100-yard sprints and burn up to 500 calories.
3) Wait 20 minutes before going for seconds.
4) Throw on a hoodie before working out. When your muscles are warm, you actually burn more calories.
5) Use a smaller dinner plate—it’ll limit how much you can pile on.
6) Use a blue dinner plate. Studies show the color has an appetite- suppressing effect (as opposed to red and yellow plates).
7) Sub in nonfat Greek yogurt for mayo and sour cream—you’ll save 700 cals and 100 cals per half cup, respectively.
8) Eat peanuts from their shells. You’ll nosh on 50% fewer nuts in a sitting just trying to peel before eating.
9) Chew on sugar-free mint gum after a meal. Mint flavors send signals to your brain that it’s time to stop eating.


10) Train fasted once a week. This helps the body to keep adrenaline high and blood sugar low.

11) Run intervals. Turn your body into a fat-fighting furnace by alternating sprints with jogs.
12) Replace your morning bagel and juice with a bowl of oatmeal and protein-packed eggs.
13) Work out with your partner. Couples who train together are 34% more likely to stick to their workouts.
14) Eat at the kitchen table—not on the couch.
15) Drink more water. Being dehydrated can fool your body into feeling hungry.
16) Poach (don't fry) eggs, poultry, and fish.
17) Hit the pool. Swim laps or run in the water, if you can touch the bottom safely.
18) Take a real “before” photo. You’ll be more motivated knowing what you look like and where you want to go.
19) For your morning cup of Joe: switch to skim milk instead of cream and sugar and save 105 calories.
20) Bike to work; burn 500 calories an hour.

21) Choose ellipticals with handles. You’ll recruit muscles in your arms and burn more calories overall.
22) Download a fit app—like a fast-food calorie counter or a digital workout log— onto your iPhone.
23) Crust proteins with panko crumbs. They’ll stick to pork chops and skinless chicken breasts without the need for higher-calorie breads made of eggs and flour.
24) Add strawberries to your whey protein shake. These superfruits amp up the fiber—it'll help you feel fuller.
26) Eat more avocados. They’re loaded with the kind of healthy fats you need to keep your body burning fat.
27) Portion control potatoes and pasta. Servings of starches should never be bigger than a baseball.
28) Look for these key words on restaurant menus: grilled, baked, sautéed, steamed, oven-fried, roasted, marinara, and primavera.
29) Drink tea. It’s loaded with fat-burning antioxidants.
30) Keep your body guessing. Swap out your old program for a new one every four to six weeks.
31) Size up your proteins. A 3- to 5-ounce serving should be about as big as a smartphone.

32) Throw a towel over the treadmill display console. Just concentrate on pushing yourself harder.
33) Squat heavy. The more muscles you can recruit with proper form, the stronger you’ll get, and the more fat you’ll burn.
34) Train abs heavy. Instead of regular sit-ups, try doing a couple of sets with the heaviest weights you can hold.
35) Eat less sugar. Limit yourself to no more than 72 grams a day.
36) Snack the smart way. A small bag of air-popped popcorn instead of corn chips saves you 60 calories
37) Go rock climbing. Even if you just hit an indoor rock wall, you’ll torch more than 700 calories an hour.
38) Find your rock-bottom moment. Draw from the point in your life when you knew you had to make a change.
39) Get a Dog. (Or borrow your friend’s.) Taking Fido for a walk 20 minutes a day can help you shed 14 pounds a year.
40) Eat Beans. This high-fiber, protein-packed staple will help your body incinerate fat. Purée them for stews or toss with oil and vinegar and serve as a side dish.
41) Combine cardio and weights. Try jumping rope between sets, or string together some exercises into the circuits.


42) Get off the couch—do quick sets of push-ups, sit-ups, or jumping jacks during the commercial breaks of your favorite TV shows.
43) Clean out your kitchen. Remove temptation at home and you’re much more likely to stick to your plan.
44) Plan cheat meals. If you’re strict all week, one pig-out will get your body primed for more weight loss.
45) Order chicken fingers instead of wings. They’ve got more protein and significantly less fat, sodium and calories.
46) Jump rope just 10 minutes. You'll burn the same number of calories as you would when you jog for 15 minutes.
47) Don’t quit cold turkey on your favorite foods. You’ll be more apt to fall off the wagon.
48) Jot short-terms goals on index cards. Once they’re met, add ’em to a pile. Having a stack of accomplishments will boost your confidence.
49) Use the back of a teaspoon when tasting your dishes during food prep. Every time you taste something, you'll take in far fewer calories.
50) Load up on fiber. Lentils, beans, edamame, and pears are all great sources.
51) Opt for dark chocolate (over milk chocolate). It contains less sugar and more energy-boosting antioxidants

52) Don't undo your training. Eating a slice of whole-wheat bread with peanut butter can keep you from pigging out after a hard workout.
53) Do burpees. They’re a compound exercise that works nearly every muscle in your body.
54) Get a physical.
55) Skip the elevator. Take the stairs and burn 100 cals every 10 minutes you climb.
56) Do push-ups every morning. It’ll jump-start your day, and it gets in some additional upper-body training.
57) Don’t drench your salad in fat. Balsamic vinegar saves you 300 calories over creamier dressings like ranch.
58) Hold the fries—and the cheese from your burger. Save 300 cals.
59) Write down everything you eat. Trim 250 calories a day and you can shed up to two pounds a month.
60) Run resistance sprints. Strap on an elastic exercise band to make the sprints harder and burn more fat.
61) Don’t skip breakfast. A high-nutrient breakfast gets your body off to a good calorie-burning start. Shoot for 400 to 600 calories within an hour of waking up.











Fat-Burning Exercises

Bridge opposite arm-leg reach



1. Lie faceup with your left knee bent, left foot flat on the floor, and right leg extended toward the ceiling. Reach toward the ceiling with your the left arm and keep your right arm down by your side.

2. Without moving your hips or shoulders, open your raised leg to the right and raised arm to the left. Now, concentrating on your abs, return your raised leg and arm to the center. Do 10–12 reps, then switch sides and repeat.

Low-belly leg reach

 

This targets the corset and six-pack. Lie faceup with knees bent to 90 degrees, hands behind head, and abs contracted. Keeping knees stacked over hips, lift shoulders and crunch up; inhale and hold for 3-5 seconds.

Exhale and extend legs to 45 degrees; hold for 3-5 seconds while squeezing lower belly. Do 2 sets of 10-15 reps.

Donkey kickbacks

 

A killer move that will torch calories as it works your core. Kneel on all fours, toes tucked under, keeping your back neutral. Draw your belly in toward your spine as you contract your abs and lift both knees about 2 inches off the ground.

Keeping abs engaged, bring right knee to nose (shown). Then kick right leg straight out behind you, squeezing your butt (shown); keep lower abs contracted and hips facing the ground to protect your back.

Repeat 8 times; switch legs and repeat

What is Moringa and what are the uses of Moringa?

Moringa is a plant that is native to the sub-Himalayan areas of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. It is also grown in the tropics. The leaves, bark, flowers, fruit, seeds, and root are used to make medicine.

Moringa is used for “tired blood” (anemia); arthritis and other joint pain (rheumatism); asthma; cancer; constipation; diabetes; diarrhea; epilepsy; stomach pain; stomach and intestinal ulcers; intestinal spasms; headache; heart problems; high blood pressure; kidney stones; fluid retention; thyroid disorders; and bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections.

Moringa is also used to reduce swelling, increase sex drive (as an aphrodisiac), prevent pregnancy, boost the immune system, and increase breast milk production. Some people use it as a nutritional supplement or tonic.

Moringa is sometimes applied directly to the skin as a germ-killer or drying agent (astringent). It is also used topically for treating pockets of infection (abscesses), athlete’s foot, dandruff, gum disease (gingivitis), snakebites, warts, and wounds.

Oil from moringa seeds is used in foods, perfume, and hair care products, and as a machine lubricant.

Moringa is an important food source in some parts of the world. Because it can be grown cheaply and easily, and the leaves retain lots of vitamins and minerals when dried, moringa is used in India and Africa in feeding programs to fight malnutrition. The immature green pods (drumsticks) are prepared similarly to green beans, while the seeds are removed from more mature pods and cooked like peas or roasted like nuts. The leaves are cooked and used like spinach, and they are also dried and powdered for use as a condiment.

The seed cake remaining after oil extraction is used as a fertilizer and also to purify well water and to remove salt from seawater.

How does it work?

Moringa contains proteins, vitamins, and minerals. As an antioxidant, it seems to help protect cells from damage.

TAKEN BY MOUTH
  • Asthma. In an early study, taking 3 grams of moringa twice daily for three weeks reduced asthma symptoms and the severity of asthma attacks in adults.
  • Increasing breast milk production. Early evidence suggests that taking 250 mg of a specific moringa supplement (Natalac) twice daily after childbirth increases breast milk production.
  • “Tired blood” (anemia).
  • Arthritis.
  • Cancer.
  • Constipation.
  • Birth control.
  • Diabetes.
  • Diarrhea.
  • Epilepsy.
  • Stomach pain (gastritis).
  • Stomach and intestinal ulcers.
  • Headache.
  • Heart problems.
  • High blood pressure.
  • Kidney stones.
  • Swelling (inflammation).
  • Thyroid disorders.
  • Infections.
  • As a nutritional supplement.
  • Stimulating immunity.
  • Increasing sex drive.
  • Other conditions.
APPLIED TO THE SKIN
  • Athlete’s foot.
  • Dandruff.
  • Warts.
  • Skin infections.
  • Snakebites.
  • Gum disease (gingivitis).
  • Other conditions.

Saturday, 27 February 2016

Lemon water with Himalayan salt

How about a glass of warm lemon water with Himalayan salt. This simple drink can boost your morning health and wellness regimen — and it’s so easy to make. There are a number of professional athletes and Olympians who start their morning with lemon and salt water, which may say something about its effectiveness.

A 10-ounce glass of warm lemon water with Himalayan salt in the morning can increase your immune function, decrease uric acid to fight inflammation, improve digestion, and balance your body. These benefits can be attributed to the vitamin C content of the lemon juice as well as the essential minerals contained in Himalayan salt. This simple morning drink promotes vitality, health, and overall wellness, and may even improve your sex drive!
Let’s take a closer look at 19 of the balancing benefits of water, lemon, and salt, all in one cup.

Lemons are excellent for fighting inflammation. Lemons can help dissolve the uric acid in your joints, and also have been found to help build and repair tendons, ligaments, and bone. This anti-inflammatory property may be especially beneficial for people with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, according to an American College of Physicians study on osteoarthritis, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine (2000).

Aids in proper food and water absorption. A daily glass of lemon water with Himalayan salt may provide a better overall mineral balance, which promotes proper food and water absorption in your body, allowing essential nutrients to get where they need to be. 

Balances your body’s acidity (pH). The alkalizing effects of lemon and natural salt are highly useful for managing your body’s delicate pH balance, which is crucial for optimal functioning of the body’s systems.

Boosts immune function. One lemon serves up 139 percent of your daily value (DV) for vitamin C. Squeezing one lemon into your morning is a natural alternative to that vitamin C supplement you may be taking.

It’s a detox for your cells. The all-natural Himalayan salt mixed with lemon juice and water helps to pull toxins from your cells, reducing cellular toxicity. This may reduce your risk for various chronic diseases, as well as make you feel generally awesome!

Reduces problematic cellulite. Natural salts like Himalayan salt have been used for centuries for skin care. Interestingly, most spa treatments for cellulitis contain some form of salt and/or citrus blend. A few daily gulps of lemon and salt water in the morning may firm up a few of those unsightly areas.

Clears up skin and adds a fresh glow. Using natural salt for skin problems, such as psoriasis and eczema, dates back to ancient Roman times. Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius’ doctor, Galen from Pergamum, used sea salt for skin diseases, according to Science Tribune (1999).

Useful for allergy season. It has been suggested that the combination of lemon and salt, specifically mixed into warm water, acts as a natural antihistamine for allergies. It may be the perfect alternative to those pink pills that leave you feeling drowsy.
 
Paves the way for better sleep. The natural hormone-balancing properties of lemon and Himalayan salt can be more than useful when it comes to bedtime. Getting the proper amount of sleep is essential for physical health, mental health, productivity, and much more. This hormone-balancing beverage can make an effective nightcap.

Helps controls blood sugar. The fiber content of lemons helps to balance blood glucose levels, which is useful for type 2 diabetes patients and prediabetics alike, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (2000).

Lemons may help detoxify your liver. Vitamin C is essential for producing glutathione, which plays a foundational role in detoxifying the liver. It also has antiseptic properties that are useful for liver function, as well.

Freshens breath! Lemon and Himalayan salt may not be the first things that come to mind when you think of fresh breath. However, the lemon and salt in this simple morning drink help kill the bad breath bacteria that build up while you’re sleeping.

May help you chill out. When you get stressed out, do not be so quick to reach for those prescription pills. You may be able to chill out and return to that state of Zen by boosting your vitamin C levels first thing in the morning.
Useful for reducing blood pressure. Lemons are not all about vitamin C and fiber. They also boast potassium, which is vital for flushing excessive sodium from the body.
Boost your libido! The vitamin C content and hormone-balancing properties of this morning beverage can help lift your mood. This might be all it takes to boost your libido, without the need for that little blue pill.