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		<title>How Should You Act During Meditation?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NelsonBerry</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Meditation has been around for thousands of years, a testament of its many benefits to anyone who does it. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Meditation has been around for thousands of years, a testament of its many benefits to anyone who does it. </p>
<p>However, not everyone tends to enjoy the full benefits of meditation. It could be because they have not been doing pretty well when it comes to meditating. They commit a lot of mistakes along the way. </p>
<p>To make sure you get the results you want out of meditation, take note of these tips:</p>
<p><b>Sit comfortably.</b> Unknown to many, there are actually different ways on how to sit when you meditate. Those who really practice meditation such as Buddhist monks are used to sitting on any type of floor, even rough surfaces and floors that are made of wood and cement. On the other hand, there are individuals who don&rsquo;t find these surfaces very comfortable, such as the Americans. </p>
<p>Again, the rule is comfort. You can decide to sit on any clean and smooth surface, or you can sit on a chair. The most important thing is you can sit and breathe properly. </p>
<p>Breathing is an important aspect in meditation. It is in slow deep breaths you can bring your focus to the present moment. By concentrating your efforts on the breaths, you will learn to declutter your mind from unnecessary worry, which can prevent you from getting the most out of meditation. </p>
<p>If you want to sit on the surface but don&rsquo;t want to feel the coldness of the wood or cement, you can add a rug, blanket, or carpet. Some lean their backs on the wall. This is not advisable. So usually you are going to be leaning on nothing. If this is going to be the case, make sure you can have your spine aligned. Your shoulders are upright and on the same level. Your chin is slightly held high. You can also do the lotus position, which is very common for yogis (or those who practice yoga). </p>
<p>If you&rsquo;re sitting on a chair, ensure you can have your feet firmly planted on the floor or ground. If the chair appears to be too high and you cannot find anything that&rsquo;s smaller, you can place a stool or a couple of pillows until your feet are parallel to the legs of the chair. Place your hands on your lap. Make sure you don&rsquo;t lean back on the chair. Feel the alignment of your spine.</p>
<p><b>Play subliminal messages.</b> Meditation is one of the best times to place subliminal messages into the subconscious. They become more necessary if you&rsquo;re trying to change your thought patterns to no avail. The subliminal messages can be powerful enough to affect your conscious mind. Moreover, because they are embedded into your subconscious, they can no longer be removed. </p>
<p>Subliminal messages, in relation to meditation, can be a series of affirmations or positive statements to change anything negative to something positive. Since the subconscious is found at the deeper portion of your mind, you may have to repeat the subliminal messages a lot of times before they can take effect.</p>
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		<title>Great Benefits From Meditation</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are millions of people who enjoy meditating even for just a few minutes every day. In fact, it has grown so popular since its inception thousands of years ago many religions and organizations adhere to it. Meditation is so famous for its many benefits. 
Some of these are the following:
You can clear up your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are millions of people who enjoy meditating even for just a few minutes every day. In fact, it has grown so popular since its inception thousands of years ago many religions and organizations adhere to it. Meditation is so famous for its many benefits. </p>
<p>Some of these are the following:</p>
<p><b>You can clear up your mind. </b></p>
<p>You can definitely use meditation when you&#8217;re about to make a huge decision or you&#8217;re confused about something. Meditation is all about stillness. When you&#8217;re not doing anything but just taking notice of your breaths, you become more focused on your inner self. You can listen to what your real self is telling you. Meditation can help discover your deepest passions and the decisions you really believe are worth taking risks.</p>
<p><b>It improves your immune system. </b></p>
<p>People have the misconception that it&#8217;s the various diseases that can bring down their immune system. It&#8217;s actually the other way around. When your immunity is low, you are vulnerable to these disorders. One of the foremost reasons for a very low immune system is stress. </p>
<p>Meditation can help get rid of stress by making you feel more relaxed or calmer. By breathing properly, you can eliminate the physical signs of stress, which include stiff shoulders and back, as well as rapid heart rate. If you&#8217;re having emotional turmoil and it&#8217;s making you so stressed, remember that meditation removes the clutter. </p>
<p><b>It works well with almost anything. </b></p>
<p>You can use meditation even when you&#8217;re doing yoga or Pilates, or when you&#8217;re reporting to work or on a travel. You can also complement meditation with subliminal messages or affirmations. Subliminal messaged don&#8217;t have to tackle very huge issues. You can use them to keep your self-confidence up at all times and to continuously motivate and inspire you. </p>
<p>When you&#8217;re meditating, you can listen to the subliminal messages straight from mp3s, or you can create your own. You can speak of the subliminal messages too, especially when you&#8217;re already tapping on your subconscious. It will be very easy for these messages to get into your mind. </p>
<p><b>Meditation can help make you happy. </b></p>
<p>It has been proven by tests that meditation increases the secretion of a hormone called serotonin. This is a hormone that can enhance your mood. It can make you feel happier and thus decreases tendencies to suffer from depression and anxiety. To prove that, the happiest person in the world is a Buddhist monk who spends most of his hours every day doing nothing else but meditating. </p>
<p><b>It is easy to implement. </b></p>
<p>It may take a awhile to get used to meditating, but once you learn the techniques, which are simple, it&#8217;s easy to do. You may even do it while you&#8217;re in the middle of something else. </p>
<p>Usually, the first step is to remove all sources of distractions. You need to find a place and time that&#8217;s quiet. You can also close your eyes. Then you take deep slow breaths and bring your focus to them. Allow your mind to clear itself.</p>
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		<title>How Stress Occurs And How To Deal With It</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A certain amount of stress is good for us if it is helpful stress that spurs us on and helps us work better, perform better and generally get as much out of life as we can.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A certain amount of stress is good for us if it is helpful stress that spurs us on and helps us work better, perform better and generally get as much out of life as we can.</p>
<p>But if your stress levels increase to the point where your body and mind cannot cope, then it is working against you, and this is not good.</p>
<p>Part of becoming stressed or feeling anxious has to do with how we cope with certain situations in life. If you see a problem and get upset, this will cause you to feel defeated which in turn will produce a feeling of stress. But if you challenge the problem head-on you are more likely to cope with it and not feel any stress.</p>
<p>When you come home from work after a long day and feel tired, this is a good kind of tired because it helps you to enjoy your rest and relaxation. But if you come home feeling stressed instead of tired you may soon find yourself feeling constantly grumpy, lethargic, irritable, fatigued, jumpy or depressed. Does this sound like you?</p>
<p>Stress encourages cellulite because when you feel stressed you forget to breathe properly and your short breathes don&rsquo;t allow enough oxygen into your body. Without a good amount of oxygen, your body cannot eliminate waste properly which affects your digestive system and causes constipation or diarrhoea and &ndash; cellulite.</p>
<p>Stress also affects your sleep and without proper sleep your body cannot rest and repair itself.</p>
<p>There are many factors which can cause stress, either on their own or as a combination of several. Stress can originate from:</p>
<p>~ Problems at work<br />
<br />~ Too many deadlines<br />
<br />~ Running a household<br />
<br />~ Travelling<br />
<br />~ Money worries<br />
<br />~ Relationship problems<br />
<br />~ Illness<br />
<br />~ Family problems<br />
<br />~ Noise</p>
<p>If you cannot change the things in life that are causing you stress, then you should try to implement some stress management techniques into your life.</p>
<p>You can start by taking some time-out every day to work on stress reduction.</p>
<p>Here are a few simple steps to get you started:</p>
<p>Breathe deeply. Take some personal time (10 minutes will do) to sit and do nothing but breathe. Sit comfortably on your most comfortable chair, close your eyes and concentrate on your breathing. Breathe in and out as slowly as you can. Don&rsquo;t let your mind wander. If you feel your thoughts getting away from you, bring them back by concentrating on your breathing. Breathe slowly and deeply and you&rsquo;ll be surprised how relaxed and refreshed you&rsquo;ll feel after only a few minutes.</p>
<p>Take a long warm bath in a quiet relaxing room. Just lay back in the warm water and let it soothe you. If your &ldquo;inner chatter box&rdquo; won&rsquo;t let you lay in peace, just concentrate on your slow deep breathes. Whenever you mind tries to wander, bring it back to your breathing. You could even add some essential oils to the water (lavender is calming) to make your bathroom experience complete.</p>
<p>Do some vigorous exercise. Go for a swim, play squash, take an aerobics class or go for a run. Exercise is good for stress and relieving tension and can also chase away mild depression.</p>
<p>Do some gardening. It&rsquo;s good to work in the garden and put your hands directly on the earth. The soil has many nutrients and our skin can soak them up. In the concrete jungles that most of us live in, it&rsquo;s rare that we ever actually put our skin on the earth. Gardening can be a soothing past time and you can also create a beautiful Eden at the same time or grow some delicious vegetables.</p>
<p>Getting enough sleep is also important for reducing stress. Not only do you need to sleep for enough hours every night, but also ensure you get the correct type of sleep. It&rsquo;s no good making sure you get 8 hours sleep every night if that 8 hours is spent fitfully tossing and turning. You are better off having 4 hours of quality sleep then 8 hours of poor quality sleep.</p>
<p>So when you go to bed at night, lay flat on your back with your arms by your side. Try to think of nothing but your breathing as you take slow deep breaths to slow your racing heart beat. Then picture your toes in you mind and think to yourself &ldquo;Relax toes, relax.&rdquo; Then picture your feet and think &ldquo;Relax feet, relax.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Work your way up your body and really feel the different parts of you unwinding and relaxing. After your feet work on your calves, knees, thighs, bottom, hips, stomach, chest, arms, hands, shoulders, neck and finally your head.</p>
<p>By the time you&rsquo;ve finished you should feel your body sinking deeply into your mattress and your breathing should have slowed down and deepened, allowing you to fall blissfully into sleep.</p>
<p>To really help you unwind even more you could try using relaxation audios, or massage, or how about a relaxation holiday. Just get away from it all to somewhere warm and quiet.</p>
<p>Now wouldn&rsquo;t that be nice?</p>
<p>Beth Cunningham is the writer and editor of CelluliteCity.com. Cellulite is the result of years of a stagnant life, stress and bad diet, both of which steal your confidence and self esteem. Visit <a href="http://www.cellulitecity.com">http://www.cellulitecity.com</a> now and to learn about wellness, and how to get rid of cellulite forever.</p>
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		<title>10 Top Meditation Benefits: How Does Meditation Help the Human Body?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Meditation benefits are numerous, but what are the ones that really help us feel great mentally, emotionally and physically? These ten benefits of meditation top the list for mental, emotional and physical well-being.
TOP BENEFIT #1: STRESS RELIEF BY LOWERING &#8220;STRESS&#8221; CHEMICAL
One of the best meditation benefits is reducing the well-known stress hormone Cortisol. In fact, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Meditation benefits are numerous, but what are the ones that really help us feel great mentally, emotionally and physically? These ten benefits of meditation top the list for mental, emotional and physical well-being.</p>
<p>TOP BENEFIT #1: STRESS RELIEF BY LOWERING &#8220;STRESS&#8221; CHEMICAL<br />
<br />One of the best meditation benefits is reducing the well-known stress hormone Cortisol. In fact, Cortisol does significant damage to our bodies. With today&#8217;s fast-paced society, it is common for many people to have too much cortisol surging through their bodies. High levels of cortisol have been found to increase heart attacks, increase undesirable cholesterol, lower bone density, increase blood pressure, cause hyperglycemia, suppress healthy thyroid and lower immunity all around. Regular meditation significantly lowers cortisol levels and thus reduces the risk for these diseases.</p>
<p>TOP BENEFIT #2: ELIMINATES ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION<br />
<br />Regular meditation increases levels of the neurotransmitters SEROTONIN and GABA which are mood stabilizers. Lowered levels of GABA have been associated with increased anxiety, tension and insomnia. Lowered levels of Serotonin are associated with depression. Increasing serotonin levels is one of the most significant meditation benefits in my opinion since so many people today use anti-depressants to influence Serotonin levels.</p>
<p>TOP BENEFIT #3: IMPROVED AND LASTING SENSE OF WELL-BEING<br />
<br />One way to get a &#8220;natural high&#8221; is to increase the endorphins in the body. Many people have experienced this &#8220;high&#8221; from exercise. Meditation also increases endorphin levels in the body.</p>
<p>TOP BENEFIT #4: QUIETS MIND CHATTER<br />
<br />When the brain enters a meditative state, one of the benefits of meditation is that the brain has actually &#8220;shifted gears&#8221; from a &#8220;busy mind of Beta frequency&#8221; down to a relaxed, calm state of Alpha, Theta or for deep meditation, Delta. Our bodies automatically respond to each brainwave frequency (of Beta, Alpha, Theta or Delta) and become nervous or anxious (in Beta) or calm and relaxed (in Alpha.) Easy meditation techniques such as brainwave meditation automatically put the brain into different states, thus directing the body to respond accordingly and produce appropriate chemicals.</p>
<p>TOP BENEFIT #5: INCREASED EMOTIONAL MATURITY<br />
<br />Regular mediation not only quiets the mind and body, but also gives rise to increased self-awareness. This gives many people the opportunity to see themselves more objectively and to effectively make change.</p>
<p>TOP BENEFIT #6: SPIRITUAL INSIGHT<br />
<br />Another one of the emotional meditation benefits is that regular meditation puts many people in touch with a &#8220;higher power.&#8221; This increases intuition, creativity, purpose, and can change the perspective from viewing something as a &#8220;problem&#8221; to instead viewing it as an opportunity for spiritual and emotional growth. These higher emotional states are a natural progression because the mind and body are kept more balanced through the other physical and mental meditation benefits discussed herein.</p>
<p>TOP BENEFIT #7: FEEL MORE EMOTIONALLY CONNECTED TO SELF AND OTHERS<br />
<br />Can meditation actually improve relationships? Yes, because when the mind and body&#8217;s chemicals are working well through regular meditation, many people find the composure, patience and inner peace to handle their relationships and other facets of their lives better. A better connection with self is established and with this connection, there is an open doorway for better emotional connections with others.</p>
<p>TOP BENEFIT #8: ANTI-AGING BY BOOSTING &#8220;YOUTHFUL&#8221; CHEMICALS<br />
<br />Can one of the meditation benefits be that meditation actually keeps us young? Yes, because meditation has been found to improve chemicals such as DHEA, human growth hormone and melatonin, all of which help our bodies fight aging.</p>
<p>TOP BENEFIT #9: INCREASED IMMUNE SYSTEM FUNCTIONING<br />
<br />When discussing meditation benefits, it becomes apparent that meditation has significant impact on how well the immune system functions as we have already seen by the decrease of cortisol and the increase of &#8220;healthy&#8221; chemicals such as DHEA, human growth hormone and melatonin. But another way the immune system regenerates itself is when we sleep and people who meditate sleep better. Deeper sleep increases renewal, rejuvenation and increased immune system functioning.</p>
<p>TOP BENEFIT #10: SLEEP REPLACEMENT<br />
<br />One of the truly best meditation benefits if you use an appropriately engineered brainwave meditation mp3, is that your brain can be put into a brain frequency that actually replaces sleep. For example, 2-3 hours of sleep can be replaced when your brain is put into a certain &#8220;meditation frequency&#8221; for 30 minutes.</p>
<p>SUMMARY<br />
<br />When starting out, many people want easy meditation techniques. Some types of meditation that are good for beginners are brainwave meditations, breathing meditations or hypnotic meditations. Using a meditation audio that puts you into the meditative state is a very easy way to obtain some of the meditation benefits discussed in this article.</p>
<p>Suzanne Glover offers more information on how to gain the benefits of meditation by using easy meditation techniques such as <a href="http://www.effective-positive-thinking.com/electronic-mind-control.html">brainwave meditation audios</a> and offers more tips for developing effective positive thinking at <a href="http://www.effective-positive-thinking.com">effective-positive-thinking.com.</a></p>
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		<title>Fennel - Anti-Aging Benefits</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fennel is a tall and particularly attractive perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. Widely hailed from times of yore for a large host of properties, the chief among those being anti-aging and weight loss, it possesses a piquant flavor that resembles licorice or anise. The herb is popularly used for flavoring in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fennel is a tall and particularly attractive perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. Widely hailed from times of yore for a large host of properties, the chief among those being anti-aging and weight loss, it possesses a piquant flavor that resembles licorice or anise. The herb is popularly used for flavoring in culinary recipes both in Europe &ndash; especially in France and Italy &ndash; as well as in India. Oil extracted from the seeds is sometimes added to certain liqueurs for flavor as well.</p>
<p>Anti-aging effects of the herb</p>
<p>The herb boasts of a surprising array of anti-aging properties and is said to impart strength and contribute to longevity. It is often used in facial steam concoctions to combat signs of aging while cleansing the pores simultaneously. It is also added to many anti-wrinkle creams as well as products like perfumes, soaps, body and facial cream.</p>
<p>Fennel is rich in vitamin C, stimulants and detoxifiers and an amino acid called arginine, which aids tissue rejuvenation, thus preventing ageing. All these, along with minerals such as magnesium and cobalt are present in the herb&rsquo;s essential oils and protect human eyes from disorders connected to ageing like macular degeneration as well as inflammation. Herbalists often recommend that the juice from the plant&rsquo;s leaves be applied topically on the eyes to decrease fatigue and irritation.</p>
<p>The herb is an enviable source of vitamin C which helps regulate the immune system and protects the arteries and brain from the effects of aging. It is also a source of folic acid that aids in cell body division and lowers heart disease risk and is needed to utilize amino acids and sugar.</p>
<p>Other properties</p>
<p>Rich in fiber, this herb is also believed to decrease cholesterol. The plant&rsquo;s seeds help the liver detoxify the body more effectively. It is considered a great antidote for the blues, anxiety, insomnia and stress. It can also relieve water retention and thus eliminates toxic wastes and is prescribed to eliminate urinary stones and for inflammation of the urinary tract.</p>
<p>The seeds are recognized to help relax smooth muscles, thus aiding in digestion, particularly fat. As chewing on the seeds inhibits appetite, it is considered a good weight loss aid.</p>
<p>Methods of consumption</p>
<p>This plant is one of the most popular herbs due to its versatility. It can be imbibed as a tisane &ndash; a herbal tea &ndash; or included while cooking a dish. However, do remember the old adage that too much of everything is as bad as too little. So do exercise moderation as some of the herb&rsquo;s essential oil components and chemicals can have adverse effects like palpitations, breathing trouble and irregular heartbeats if ingested in large amounts.</p>
<p>Fennel is considered a blessing from every angle as every part of the herb from root to seed can be utilized, ranging from cosmetic to culinary to medical uses. This age-old herbal prescription is still widely acclaimed as an anti-aging and weight reduction remedy today. It is a bonus in today&rsquo;s world that is replete with additives and chemicals that we not only apply topically on our bodies but also regularly ingest.</p>
<p>Teisha Mahabir specializes in writing articles about health, diet, longevity and health specialists like Brenda Rusnak. Brenda Rusnak is a health care specialist who writes about <a href="http://www.thebestpart.ca/">health-aging</a> and prevention. For more information about healthy-aging and <a href="http://www.brendarusnak.com">Brenda Rusnak</a>, check her out at brendarusnak.com.</p>
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		<title>What is Functional Fitness?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Functional fitness is all about coordinating the muscles in your body so that you can complete your day-to-day work with ease. It makes your body flexible and improves your endurance. It reduces the chances of injury which might take place while doing daily work as your muscles become more responsive. It also helps to reduce [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Functional fitness is all about coordinating the muscles in your body so that you can complete your day-to-day work with ease. It makes your body flexible and improves your endurance. It reduces the chances of injury which might take place while doing daily work as your muscles become more responsive. It also helps to reduce the blood pressure and improves the circulation of blood in the body. It also helps to reduce tension and makes you more active.</p>
<p>Functional Fitness consists of many methods such as the Egos cue Method; the Cross fit method and the circuit training method. However, your body has to be structurally aligned before you start off with any of these methods. Misalignment can lead to the development of pain in your body while performing the exercises. A personal trainer can help you to get your body aligned so that you can perform the exercises with ease and without hurting yourself. A personal trainer can also help you with exercises that show better results on your body and improve your overall performance. He can also regulate your diet so that you get proper nutrition.</p>
<p>So what makes Functional fitness different from other fitness regimes?</p>
<p>Most fitness regimes concentrate on weight-loss, body toning or on building muscles. These regimes focus on a particular muscle or a group of muscles but never work on the body as a whole. The objective of most of these regimes is either to make you muscular or make you lose weight. However, Functional Fitness aims at making your body more flexible and also improves your stability, posture and keeps you fit. It increases your speed, improves your agility and reduces your reaction time. It also improves your performance in athletics and improves your lifestyle.</p>
<p>Functional fitness does not require costly machines or equipments. You can use simple items like dumbbells, barbells, medicine balls and even your body weight to perform exercises. It improves the mobility in your joints and prevents them from becoming stiff. It can be used as an effective treatment for spondylitis and arthritis and helps to reduce the pain caused by these diseases. It also helps to reduce back, neck and shoulder pains.</p>
<p>Tips for Functional Fitness</p>
<p>1. Take the advice of a personal trainer as she will help you to choose exercises best suited to your body. He will also help you to regulate your diet so that you remain fit and in a healthy condition. The risk of injuries due to misalignment can be avoided by taking the advice of a personal trainer. A personal trainer can also help you in getting better results as she will choose the exercises best suited for you.</p>
<p>2. Walk to your workplace. It will help to exercise your calf muscles and also improve the blood circulation in the body.</p>
<p>3. Try to make use of your body weight while exercising. Regular work like bending over to lift something exercises your back and so forms a part of Functional Fitness.</p>
<p>Dan Clay is a fitness specialist, personal trainer and owner of Dangerously Fit Personal Training. If you&#8217;d like to book a <a href="http://bootcampsydney.com.au/personal-trainer-bondi.html" target="_new">Personal Trainer Bondi</a>, or if you&#8217;d like to register for a free <a href="http://bootcampsydney.com.au/">Boot Camp</a> consultation, then visit <a href="http://bootcampssydney.com.au/" target="_new">Boot Camps Sydney</a>.</p>
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		<title>Lose Fat - 3 Tips For Healthy Eating For Permanent Long Term Natural And Effective Weight Loss While Building Muscle</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you wanna lose weight, we all know that eating a healthy diet ought to be a first priority. Yes, exercising is important, but diet is really important when it comes to long term management of your weight. I hope by reading this article, you get some simple, but effective ways for you to make [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you wanna lose weight, we all know that eating a healthy diet ought to be a first priority. Yes, exercising is important, but diet is really important when it comes to long term management of your weight. I hope by reading this article, you get some simple, but effective ways for you to make healthy changes in the way you eat each day.</p>
<p>1. Make sure that you eat at least some healthy fats in most of your meals. Eating enough healthy fats is really important for keeping right fat burning and muscle building hormone levels in the body. Adequate healthy fats in a person&#8217;s diet also helps to keep your appetite under control.</p>
<p>The healthiest sources of dietary fats are raw nuts, seeds, egg yolks (obtained from organic free range eggs), avocados, extra virgin olive oil (highest antioxidant content of any olive oils), coconut oil (a super source of healthy saturated fats which is in the form of medium chain triglycerides), and grass-fed meats (a super source of the healthy fat, conjugated linoleic acid, which can assist to burn body fat and build muscle).</p>
<p>Try out this tip &#8212; fill your hand with raw nuts, then eat them (pecans, walnuts, almonds are great healthy choices) 3 times a day about a half hour between meals. This can assist to suppress your appetite and provide your body some protein, fiber, and healthy fats to help you eat less calories altogether at your meals and get a larger amount of nutrition at the same time because of the high nutrient density of most nuts.</p>
<p>2. Try to eat a high quality source of protein along with each of your meals and snacks you eat. Quality proteins from grass-fed meats, grass-fed raw dairy, and also from plant sources like nuts and beans gives good appetite suppression so you are able to control calories you take in easier.</p>
<p>Getting a good amount of quality proteins also assists you to build lean muscle (if you are working out very hard on regular basis) so that the person&#8217;s metabolism can be at a higher rate due to the increased lean muscle on your body.</p>
<p>Eating enough protein at most of your meals also helps your body in the control of blood sugar and insulin levels by asissting to slow down the breakdown of ingested carbohydrates.</p>
<p>3. Although a nutrition specialist I know of doesn&#8217;t fully agree with very low-carbohydrate diets, he does believe that one of the top reasons why so many people have a hard time to lose weight for most of their lives is caused by eating large amounts of processed carbohydrates such as refined grain-based starches and refined sugars each day.</p>
<p>Natural sugars in whole fruits and berries are okay because the fiber in fruits assists to slow the blood sugar response in your body. You want to stay away from fruit juices, which there are many that are mainly sugar, and the fiber has been removed in the processing of the juice.</p>
<p>In the experience of a nutrition specialist I know of, when people begin to reduce their grain eating (from cereals, bagels, breads, pasta, etc.), they begin to lose body fat a lot easier. That certain nutrition specialist usually recommends for people to reduce eating grains and focus the carbohydrates they get on fruits and vegetables only. Just this easy step by itself usually assists people to begin managing their weight more easily.</p>
<p>Try to include these 3 tips for eating an intelligent, healthier diet and I&#8217;ll bet that you will begin to see a leaner body and more energy in a very short period of time.</p>
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		<title>Lose Weight With Success - Help Me - Permanent Long Term Weight Loss By A Natural And Effective Diet Solution Program</title>
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Long-term Successful Diet and Weight Loss is hard if you just go on and off diets. Find a great way to lose weight naturally (safe) and effective. You can eat foods you enjoy and lose weight. Great advice [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is a Diet Solution Program that can help you with lots of the things talked about here.<br />
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<br />Long-term Successful Diet and Weight Loss is hard if you just go on and off diets. Find a great way to lose weight naturally (safe) and effective. You can eat foods you enjoy and lose weight. Great advice and secret tips here.<br />
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<br />When you go on a diet, &#038; then go off the diet, the weight you lost is gained back; Sometimes people gain even more weight. It&#8217;s important to make a lifestyle change, if you want to keep the weight off long-term. You can eat foods you enjoy and lose weight. If they are unhealthy foods, the quantity of food is going to be an issue.<br />
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<br />Diets don&#8217;t work long-term (the kind of diet where you at sometime go off the diet). It&#8217;s important to understand how your body works, to be able to &#8221; work on it &#8221; so to speak; Just like an auto mechanic understands how a car engine works, to be able to work on it. The author of The Diet Solution understands this amazingly well!</p>
<p>Stop Dieting&#8230;Start Eating&#8230;&#038; Start Living!<br />
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<br />If you can learn how to lose weight from someone who has done it before successfully, it&#8217;s better, they have &#8221; walked the walk &#8220;. Staying &#8221; all-natural &#8221; in your diet program is important, I believe you wouldn&#8217;t want to disrupt the natural balance in your body of how things are happening. There are diet pills that have side effects which can harm you and harm you really bad. It&#8217;s important to learn from someone who has helped a very large number of people lose weight successfully.<br />
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<br />A healthy lifestyle is important. Lifestyle covers everything, things you do day in and day out. What you eat on a daily basis, how active ( like getting plenty of exercise ) you are on a daily basis. And other aspects of your life that may affect your eating. Sometimes we think certain foods are healthy for us, when they really are not healthy 100%. For example, Whole wheat bread bought at the supermarket, could have ingredients in it that are not natural, such as high fructose corn syrup (a sweetener that is cheap for the bread manufacturer). You really need to read the ingredients of what you are buying. Meal plans are great to have in a diet program so you don&#8217;t have to figure out for yourself your meals.<br />
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<br />If you can add exercise to your life, it will help a lot. Even if it is just walking. If you walk to exercise, try walking faster, or walking a little bit more each week. Keep your goals reasonable and doable, which is why I say &#8220;a little more&#8221;, when they are doable you could do them and aren&#8217;t a mountain you have to climb. Increasing the intensity of your exercise (like walking faster) should help you lose weight faster, including by burning more calories.<br />
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<br />It&#8217;s okay if you mess up your diet one day. Like you eat things like lots of cake. The important thing is not to give up, and get back on track as quickly as possible. A diet can include foods that are delicious and that you enjoy eating. There are so many foods that are natural &#038; good for you. &#038; delicious &#038; will help you lose weight! A diet program doesn&#8217;t have to be about bland &#038; tasteless food.</p>
<p>Take it one day at a time. Think about your diet in 24 hour timeframe only; for example, today, just do what you need to do for your &#8220;diet&#8221; today, don&#8217;t think about keeping it for more than today. Tomorrow, do the same thing, just think about keeping your diet just for that day. People who have addictions (as well as other people) often have success with this taking it one day at a time idea.</p>
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		<title>What Constitutes a Pre Diabetic Diet?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A healthy eating lifestyle and a pre diabetic diet is a key factor to prevent pre diabetes and diabetes itself from occurring. The foods which are included in a person&#8217;s daily diet can either increase or decrease the possibility of contracting this glucose impairment. What exactly are good to include in the diet of persons [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A healthy eating lifestyle and a pre diabetic diet is a key factor to prevent pre diabetes and diabetes itself from occurring. The foods which are included in a person&rsquo;s daily diet can either increase or decrease the possibility of contracting this glucose impairment. What exactly are good to include in the diet of persons with pre diabetes?</p>
<p>Slashing the amount of carbohydrates, sugar, fat and calorie to come up with an effective pre diabetic diet is very important to prevent pre diabetes to become full blown diabetes. It is more advisable to eat sources of complex carbohydrates because they provide energy and keep you fuller for longer periods of time. Complex carbohydrates can be obtained from tomato, onion, broccoli, radish, cucumber, cabbage, artichoke, asparagus, lettuce, cauliflower and spinach. Oat bran breads and cereals, as well varieties of rice like brown rice and wild rice are also complex carbohydrate sources. They also contain other important vitamins and minerals which help in proper metabolic processes. It is also good to include fresh fruits such as oranges, apples and strawberries in a pre diabetic diet.</p>
<p>A pre diabetic diet should also contain protein sources such as legumes like kidney beans, chickpeas and soy beans. They are also good sources of fiber and helps decrease cholesterol level. They also aid in proper digestion and ensure that blood sugar is at a stable level. Do not forget to include fresh water fishes such as herring and salmon as they are essential sources of omega 3 fatty acids. They are good for the heart and can prevent the onset of diabetic complications such as stroke, heart attack and other cardiovascular diseases. If meat cannot be avoided in your dishes, then prefer the leanest cuts. The center loins and hams of pork, sirloins of beef, and breasts of chicken are good cuts. Put the consumption of dairy products in moderation. It will be wise to go for low fat varieties. Deprive your sweet tooth by refraining from eating chocolates, pastries and cakes. They tend to make blood sugar even higher. Practice the use of canola, coconut and olive oils in cooking. They are low in trans-fats. Healthy eating is not the same as over eating. Although you may seem to eat healthy foods, consuming them at extreme quantities at once is also dangerous. Over eating means that more carbohydrates are converted into sugar to the point of being excessive to what the body needs to process energy. Drink plenty of water. It will help dilute and excrete excess blood sugar through urine. Avoid sodas and sweetened drinks.</p>
<p>Pre diabetic diet should also be implemented together with a daily active lifestyle. This can be achieved by engaging in regular exercise routine. There are lots of exercise routines which you can perform from breeze walking, jogging, swimming, engaging in sports, and even dancing. You just have to choose which form best motivates you to turn the stored energy into proper use. This ensures that the converted sugar will not be metabolized into fat. This also ensures that you are maintaining proper weight and preventing extra weight gain.</p>
<p>Are you looking for more information regarding <a href="http://www.pre-diabetes-symptoms.com/">Pre Diabetes</a> ? Visit <a href="http://www.pre-diabetes-symptoms.com/">http://www.pre-diabetes-symptoms.com/</a> today for the best prices!</p>
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		<title>The Risk Factors of Pre Diabetes</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pre diabetes (or borderline diabetes) is not only associated with elevated blood sugar level.  It is also connected with insulin resistance and excessive fat accumulation. However, functional anomalies within the body are not the only factor connected with it.  The medical community has determined that there are underlying risk factors which are possible [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pre diabetes (or borderline diabetes) is not only associated with elevated blood sugar level.  It is also connected with insulin resistance and excessive fat accumulation. However, functional anomalies within the body are not the only factor connected with it.  The medical community has determined that there are underlying risk factors which are possible contributor to its occurrence on certain individuals.</p>
<p>The risk factors of pre diabetes are weight, age, family history, inadequate sleep, inactivity, and metabolic syndrome.  The primary risk factor is weight because the more weight you gain the higher possibility of fat accumulation especially in the abdominal area.  This can result to insulin resistance by the cells.  Another risk factor is age which is connected to inactivity.  People tend to be inactive as they start to reach the age of 45.  Lesser activities mean lesser ways to use the glucose as energy.  Family history is also an important factor because borderline diabetes can be inherited and the incidence of occurrence is higher to persons with parents and other family members who have the same condition.  Recent studies have also revealed that inadequate sleep is quite connected to borderline diabetes.  Inadequate sleep triggers insulin resistance, and therefore people who sleep inadequate hours are more likely to be pre diabetic.  Metabolic syndrome which is described as insulin resistance triggered by high blood pressure, high triglyceride level, and low good cholesterol level is also an underlying risk factor.</p>
<p>There are also risk factors of pre diabetes which are significant to women, gestational diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome.  Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy and women who developed this condition are of higher risks of being pre diabetic and contracting diabetes later in their lives.  A common sign that a woman has gestational diabetes is giving birth to a child weighing more than 9 pounds.  Another sex-dependent risk factor is polycystic ovary syndrome which is characterized by irregular menstrual periods, excessive hair growth and obesity.  A woman with this condition has higher chances of being pre diabetic.</p>
<p>Some medical professionals associate these risk factors with the so-called social lifestyle factor like smoking, alcoholism and taking of prohibited drugs.   Although these are not primary inhibitors of pre diabetes, they still contribute to the development of the condition.  People who are engaged in these social stressors might develop depression and anxiety which can later be manifested through loss of interest in activities like exercises leading to gain weight.  Social factors are indeed underlying secondary risk factors.  Another proof is that, majority of people who are hooked on taking prohibited drugs experience an increase in appetite.  Increased appetite leads to increased frequency of eating.  More food taken means more sugar produced, the higher the risk of being pre diabetic and insulin resistant.</p>
<p>Pre diabetes risk factors are worth your attention.  These risk factors can be used as your guideline to make necessary adjustments to your lifestyle.  The implementation of healthy eating habits, and engaging in activities like exercises which uses the sugar in your blood as energy, are important steps to alleviate the chances of being pre diabetic.</p>
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