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Thursday 14 June 2012

6 Nutrients for faster weight loss

Here is a great recap to focus on for key nutrients to fuel your body.  Thank you Women's Health for this excerpt from the Vitamin D Diet.  Here is my synopsis.

Calcium - (dairy) the more calcium a fat cell has the more fat it will release to burn
Protein - (lean) keeps hunger in check and our bodies proportioned
Omega 3 Fatty Acids - (Salmon, nuts) switches on enzymes to trigger fat burning in the cells
MUFA's - (olive oil, avocados, peanut butter, dark chocolate) they zero in on Belly Fat
Conjugated Linoleic Acid - (dairy) CLA's help blood glucose to be burned as energy&not store as fat
Check out the full article in Women's Health Magazine
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Monday 11 June 2012

10 great ways to get a flat stomach




Thank you Women's Health for throwing out all the diet craziness and just getting down to the basics.  Here are the top 10 ways Women's Health says to flatten your abs.

1: Eat when your hungry - 5 small meals or 3 bigger meals....it is the calories in that count
2: Eat FAT - the healthy kind (MUFA's - avocados, nuts, olive oil)
3: Eat don't count Calories - don't stress on counting calories just load up on lean protein, healthy fruits,veggies & complex carbs
4: Eat CARBS!! - yes the healthy complex whole grains not the donuts!
5: Eat WHEY Protein - this helps us lose fat and build lean muscle tissue
6: Pump some Iron - the best way to build a lean machine is to strength train 2-3 times /week
7: Drink some milk & Eat some cheese - the calcium and Vitamin D helps you to build muscle & burn fat
8: Limit sugar and artificial sweetners intake - it's time to break the sugar addiction
9: Stay away from the weight loss supplements - most of these are unproven and just want your money
10: Eat healthy after a big work out - try lean protein and complex carbs

Check out the link for the full article
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Tuesday 5 June 2012

101 greatest running tips



Check out this link to Women's Health if you are a runner.  Here are some fantastic tips from various experts!
101 greatest running tips