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’ 5 Super FoodsFriday, October 14th, 2011
Today, we are going to talk about super foods, particularly the top 5 super foods that are essential for a healthy diet. For decades now, there has been exhaustive research on the healthiest foods to eat and their benefit to the body. Among all the known super foods out there, here are the 5 that stand out at the top of the list:
Walnuts – Walnuts, along with other nuts such as almonds and peanuts, are an excellent source of essential fatty acids, or ‘good fat’. They are also a great source of fiber and antioxidants. And for you vegetarians, walnuts are among the best plant sources for protein.
Flaxseed – another excellent source of essential fatty acids as well as a great source of dietary fiber. Plus they are great for your heart
Pomegranate – this has become particularly popular in the last few years as a food very high in antioxidants – higher than most fruits. There is evidence showing that drinking moderate amounts of pomegranate juice can not only reduce blood pressure, but potentially lower cholesterol.
Salmon – For those of you who don’t eat red meat, this is the perfect substitute for meat. It’s an excellent source of protein as well as omega-3 fatty acids. The American Heart Association recommends eating two servings of fish per week, particularly fatty fish like salmon.
Dark green vegetables – This includes vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, green beans and collard greens. These are packed with vitamin A, C, Iron, Calcium and Fiber. They are very filling and low in calories, making them perfect foods to keep your heart healthy and your waistline slim. It’s recommended to eat at least 4 servings of vegetables per day.
Now obviously you are not going to limit your diet to just these 5 super foods. But it’s smart to include these 5 super foods as part of your daily eating regiment. Eating these 5 super foods along with regular diet and exercise will help to keep you at your ideal weight and keep you healthy and happy!
Tags: 5 Super Foods, Antioxidants, Dark Greens, diet, Diet Plan, Five Super Foods, Flaxseed, Healthy, Heart Health, Ideal Weight, Nutrition, Pomegranates, Salmon, Walnuts, Weight LossTuesday, October 12th, 2010
Although many people love to complete their workouts outdoors, it is much better to complete them at an actual gym. It can be a lot more difficult to keep your fitness regimen up when you start outdoor workouts, primarily because there is no one there to provide any motivation. When you start working out at a gym, there will be personal trainers and coaches there that can help you stay motivated while you are on a fitness regimen.
If you have asthma or allergies and want to exercise outdoors, you can find yourself lacking quality exercise time. This is because pollen in the air may negatively effect you when you’re trying to exercise. It can be highly difficult for someone who has allergies or asthma to complete outdoor workouts. Gyms are far better places to exercise at.
If you try to complete your workouts outdoors, you are usually more likely to be sidetracked by neighbors chatting with you or by you stopping to see the trees and flowers around the neighborhood. Gyms have trainers and coaches that will make sure that you stay motivated enough to complete any fitness regimen. Exercising outdoors can turn into more of a leisurely time than it really should be. To get any fitness training done, you should enroll in a gym and have a personal trainer or coach mentor you in order to fully achieve a great level of fitness. Now you should be able to see why working out at a gym is so much better than working out outdoors.
Tags: Motivation, Personal Training, Weight Loss10 Ways To Help Motive You To Workout
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Lack of time, energy, and motivation seem to be common obstacles for men and women alike when it comes to getting busy with and sticking to an exercise program.
We live in a fast society with a lot of pressure to look toned and thin. However, the first thing a person must realize when wanting to get into shape is that their motives for wanting to get fit have a lot to do with how successful one will be in their weight loss training or fitness training. Studies have shown that people who set out to exercise with the intent to just look good or impress society have a lower chance of keeping weight off and maintaining a healthy body weight than people who incorporate exercise and a healthy diet for the health benefits, overall sense of well being, and longevity factors. Of course we all want to look attractive, but the desire to exercise must have more meaning than just the benefit of looking good.
Below is a list of 10 ways towards motivating to get into shape, including ways to trick your body and mind, as well as making time.
1.) Start with simple, attainable goals. Rather than starting with a goal of exercising for two hours five to seven days a week, set out for a goal of one month to work out for 30 minutes two to three times a week. If the goals are not reasonable, chances are a person will not stick to them. In addition, a person can trick their brain if they commit to something for atleast 28 days. The mind will take on new habits after this amount of time and it will feel normal rather than like a struggle after the body and mind get fixed into new habits.
2.) Start eating healthy, take vitamins, and drink lots of water. Again, the 28 day habit trick will work here as well. Even if not starting a weight loss training or exercise program just yet, adjusting eating habits will do wonders for the way a person feels and can increase energy levels. Replacing white flour with whole grains, whole grain pasta instead of white pasta, doubling up on vegetables, not eating after 5 p.m., and eating a larger breakfast and smaller dinner are just some of the ways in which to start eating healthy.
3.) Hiring a personal trainer is another wonderful idea for many people. A personal trainer or fitness trainer can be a big help with motivation and can get a person on track. Sometimes this is the best choice for someone who lacks the self discipline. A fitness trainer can help a person know their limits as well as push them to where they need to be. Levels of fitness training vary with each person and it is hard to know sometimes which exercises are going to be the most beneficial for each individual.
4.) Tune into television programs or read about others’ success stories. This is a very powerful approach in getting motivated. It is always nice to know there are others out there who have been where we are and can give us a boost of confidence and reassurance that each person is capable of reaching their goals.
5.) For those with extremely busy lifestyles, block scheduling can be an effective tool. Sometimes the small amount of television time or two hours of internet time can be substituted with a short workout.
6.) Getting involved in fun activities that require exercise, such as dancing or playing for a softball team.
7.) For people who hate the idea of working out around others at a gym, try investing in some workout DVD’s or again, hire a personal trainer to meet you at home. These are a great ideas for people with limited time and simply don’t want to exhaust themselves and sweat around a lot of people.
8.) Write a contract to yourself and sign and date it, setting the specific day in which you are going to start your exercise program. Do this in front of someone you feel the need to be accountable to.
9.) Socialize and make friends with other people who have similar goals and who live healthy lifestyles.
10.) Lastly, when you do start whatever fitness training program you choose, reward yourself once in a while with something nice. It is important to give yourself a treat and credit for a job well done and for taking the steps toward a healthier life.
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