Rapid Fat Loss Diets

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Flat Stomach Exercises Are High Intensity Exercises

By Jose Loni

High intensity exercises are the key to getting a flat stomach. Ab exercises that target the abs will not give you a flat stomach. High intensity training will kick start your system and metabolism. This can be done through interval training and regular exercise.

Spot reduction is not effective at flattening your stomach. Training the abdominal muscles directly will increase the strength and help support the back, but it will not remove the fat on the stomach. To burn fat we must do overall, body fat burning to remove the visible abdominal fat to allow for the underlying abs to be seen.

High intensity training causes a lowered oxygen situation in the muscles, which results in increased accumulation of carbon dioxide and lactic acid. Resulting in lowered muscle function.

Exercises that involve intervals are effective in creating an oxygen debt in the muscles. The dynamic nature of interval training and how the muscles react to the demands of that training, really increase the metabolism of the muscles.

Interval exercises create oxygen debt to force the muscles to expend more energy, the result being greater metabolic activity and increased overall metabolism of the body.

The muscles increase in size and become more active requiring more energy to function. This increased function will burn more energy, thereby increasing the body's fat burning capacity and helps get rid of the excess body fat.

Flat stomach exercises are basically anaerobic exercises. To get the fastest results, we must train with anaerobic exercises by increasing our metabolism through interval training and regular exercise. - 17273

About the Author:

Flat Stomach Exercises - Defined

By Jose Loni

High intensity exercises are the key to getting a flat stomach. Ab exercises that target the abs will not give you a flat stomach. High intensity training will kick start your system and metabolism. This can be done through interval training and regular exercise.

Spot reduction does not work. Training the abs will not give you ripped abs. To get a flat stomach, you must train the whole body and burn fat. When you burn the fat throughout the body and the belly, the abdominal muscles under the fat will be more visible.

Hi intensity anaerobic training is effective in creating an oxygen debt in the muscles. With lowered oxygen levels in the muscles, there is increased accumulation of lactic acid and carbon dioxide, which will affect muscle function.

When the intensity of the activity is decreased or removed, the body is better able to replenish oxygen into the muscles to repair and nourish. The increased metabolic activity requires more energy to function and helps remove waste products from the muscles.

The muscles need to find energy to expend and will break down calories from the food we eat and then start burning excess fat from our belly use as fuel. The frequency and regularity of these activities will make the body better at metabolizing fat and become more efficient to the point that it will burn fat even after the body has stopped exercising.

The muscles increase in size and become more active requiring more energy to function. This increased function will burn more energy, thereby increasing the body's fat burning capacity and helps get rid of the excess body fat.

Having a regular exercise program keeps the body active in burning fat as well as efficient at providing oxygen, energy and removing waste products from the muscles. This regular training has a cumulative effect and keeps the body's metabolism high as well as strong and healthy. - 17273

About the Author:

Flat Stomach Exercises Are Anaerobic Exercises

By Jose Loni

Flat stomach exercises are anaerobic exercises. Training the abs directly will not give you a flat stomach. In order to effectively get ripped abs, anaerobic training is the fastest way. The anaerobic system will increase your metabolism, through interval training and regular exercise.

Exercises that train just the abs will not give you a flat stomach. Spot reduction does not work. Training our abs directly will give you strength in the abs but will not give you a flat stomach. We must burn our overall fat to make the underlying abdominal muscles visible.

High intensity training causes a lowered oxygen situation in the muscles, which results in increased accumulation of carbon dioxide and lactic acid. Resulting in lowered muscle function.

When the intensity of the activity is decreased or removed, the body is better able to replenish oxygen into the muscles to repair and nourish. The increased metabolic activity requires more energy to function and helps remove waste products from the muscles.

The muscles need to find energy to expend and will break down calories from the food we eat and then start burning excess fat from our belly use as fuel. The frequency and regularity of these activities will make the body better at metabolizing fat and become more efficient to the point that it will burn fat even after the body has stopped exercising.

The muscles utilize the calories from the food we eat and when that is fully consumed, it turns to the fat stores on our body to provide the necessary energy. This fat burning process increases the body's capacity to burn fat and keeps actively replenishing and repairing the muscles well after the exercise session has ended.

Having a regular exercise program keeps the body active in burning fat as well as efficient at providing oxygen, energy and removing waste products from the muscles. This regular training has a cumulative effect and keeps the body's metabolism high as well as strong and healthy. - 17273

About the Author:

The Final Word On Coffee and Caffeine

By Borgon Trocepticlon

If you make a study on the topic as to what awakens and arouses people in the morning...you will no doubt get high votes for coffee and tea, which are both caffeinated drinks.

Coffee beans, kola nuts and tea leaves are the components from which caffeine is obtained. Chocolate factories and pharmaceutical companies use caffeine in their products. People start craving for caffeine as it is addictive.

Today, the world is facing caffeine addiction to a staggering percentage. Though if questioned and probed people will never admit their reliance on caffeine. Caffeine's prevalence is common as it speeds up the heart rate of the body, increases the vigilance and also raises the blood sugar level.

Caffeine has innumerable harmful consequences. It decreases the body water level and causes the body to frequently urinate as it is a diuretic. Caffeine intake diminishes the deep sleep period. A person gets obsessed with caffeine and tends to show negative behavior such as annoyance, headaches, short concentration span and joint aches.

Pregnant women should keep away from caffeine as it can have a negative impact on the fetus. The unhealthy reaction to the caffeine can cause miscarriage by disrupting the placenta and eventually the fetus, although this is extremely rare. If taken during pregnancy, it increases the risk of low birth weight and severe labor pain.

People start experiencing confusion and panic attacks if their daily intake of coffee is three to four cups. They might even suffer sleeplessness as caffeine accelerates the heart and gives vigor to the body. This can prove to be a problem for night shift workers as they are unable to sleep off their troubles even in the day. Insomnia can cause jittery nerves, anxiety and dark circles under the eyes.

The increased heart rate and blood pressure and increased sugar level may cause diabetes and coronary problems. People with a sensitive stomach should also take precautions and decrease their caffeine intake as caffeine intensifies the bowel movements and this can lead to stomach ache. Caffeine is also associated with bowel disorders and ulcers.

Surprisingly, caffeine is also related to food cravings and ultimately weight gain. Caffeine's disadvantages definitely rein over its advantages. Consuming coffee may make a person more energized but that effect only lasts for four to six hours. After that the body system craves more of the instant energy which leads to increased addiction. A person should start withdrawing from caffeine independence for quality and a freer life. It is no easy feat but nothing is impossible. Only you hold the key to your life. - 17273

About the Author:

Finding The Right Protein Powder Supplement

By Adrian Rose

Body builders often take protein powder supplements on a regular basis. They use them because it is very difficult to get enough protein from food if your objective is to build or maintain muscle. Protein powder supplements are not taken to replace proper nutrition or training but to enhance them. If you have just started body building then perhaps you are unsure which protein powder supplement to choose because there are so many different ones available. How do you decide which formula is best for you? The answer to that question depends on your reasons for using a protein powder supplement. There are several different criteria that you can use to determine which product is right for you.

The Purpose

To choose the right protein powder you must first ask yourself what you want the product to do. Are you interested in gaining muscle mass or just maintaining what you have? Do you want to enhance your performance during your work out or give yourself a boost after you have finished? Do you need to lose any excess fat? Do you want your protein powder supplement to replace a meal? The answers to these questions definitely have a bearing on which product is best suited to your needs. Once you know what you want you can read some protein powder supplements reviews to get more information about the products that are appropriate for your particular needs.

The Price

It stands to reason that protein powder supplements that are very high quality will cost a bit more. However, that doesnt mean that you should spend half of your monthly income on them. Instead look for something of reasonable quality that you can easily afford without having to struggle. Bear in mind that buying protein powder supplements means that you will not have to spend as much cash on whole foods that contain protein so you may actually end up saving money.

The Taste

Even if you know you have the most effective protein powder supplement money can buy it will still be hard to take it if it doesn't taste very pleasant. Of course you always have the option of mixing a protein powder supplement with some fruit or Splenda in order to improve the overall taste. However, it is much better to purchase a product that already tastes good so that it is quick and convenient to take.

You should also look for a product that dissolves well in liquid. If your supplement doesn't mix well you may end up gulping back nauseating clumps. Look for a product that mixes well with liquid and has a smooth palatable texture. - 17273

About the Author:

Green Mussel Extract is the Safe Substitute to Inflammation Treatment

By Paul J. Easton

What can extract from green mussel do for inflammation really? Green lipped mussels are exclusively found in the New Zealand blue waters. And they are a bit expensive because of this? But why is so many are turning to green mussel extract?

Long accepted as a nutrient-rich, super food, green mussels have likewise been proven to contain superior levels of omega-3 essential fatty acids and chondroitin derivatives which suppress the agents starting the inflammation.

Green mussels are grown strictly in marine stations in New Zealand. This has the upside because, unlike other sources of omega-3 like fish oil, they carry no mercury or other unsafe metals because of the ensured eco-friendly surroundings of the marine facilities that grow them. They are a bit expensive though because of quality control.

The optimum advantage of opting for extract from green mussels as an anti-inflammatory treatment is that there are no associated side effects. This natural product is safe and, in fact, allows gains for the skin, nervous system, brain function, and even mood as well. As a matter of fact, researchers are recently researching to show a link between green mussel extract and the power to avoid Alzheimer's disease.

Researches are continually performed to show the preventive profits gained from the lipid and omega-3-rich oil and powder sourced from New Zealand's green lipped mussels. Extract of green mussels is demonstrating good promise as an option to taking hazardous NSAIDs for treatment of chronic inflammation. If you have a prescription for NSAIDs, consult with your doctor about this natural cure which may lead to relief of inflammation. As a disclaimer, considering green mussel extracts should always be first consulted with your physician before starting taking this treatment.

The single contraindication for patients wanting to take green mussel extract is an allergy to seafood. Anyone who has a seafood or seafood products allergy should not partake green mussel extract or any of its related forms.

Nz Pure Health is a specialist in New Zealand Green Mussels as a natural dietary supplement. Green Lipped Mussel Capsules have been growingly popular as a great way to combat joint pain, learn more details at NZ Pure Health Natural Anti Inflammatory cures.

For more free information about natural remedies and cures, check out this Natural Cures blog. As mentioned, Green Lipped Mussels are found effective as natural treatment to arthritic pains, log on to treatment arthritis. - 17273

About the Author:

Quick and Healthy Desserts

By Kristen Thorpe

Let's face it, when you've had a busy day, you want to be able to come home and unwind. Maybe enjoy some white wine and cheese, or maybe a delicious chocolate dessert. While we certainly deserve our treats, some of these can add unwanted pounds. For dessert-lovers, the trick to keeping trim is to create your own unique recipes. Here a just a couple of simple ideas that you might enjoy.

It's important to first remember that baking is not meant to be a chore, but an enjoyable and satisfying creative escape. One simple way to make an easy dessert is to buy a favorite pre-mixed package and adjust the required ingredients to make it less fattening. You can even add additional ingredients to come up with a very different dessert than the original.

You can start with something like a chocolate cake mix and create something completely different. One example is to take the mix and bake your very own low-fat pancake cookies. This is made with about one half of a cup of soymilk, a minimal amount of water and about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. As you mix the ingredients you want to get to the consistency of cookie dough. You then just spoon the dough onto a cookie sheet and bake at about 350 degrees. As they bake they will get puffy. You can flatten them with a fork or spoon so they look more like pancakes. Bake until a light golden consistency, removing them from the oven while they're still soft.

You can eat these cookies plain or you can even top them with some fresh fruit like chopped strawberries or raspberries. The cookie will be soft, not crunchy and it tastes wonderful with the fruit on top. You can enjoy these with some fresh roasted coffee, chocolate milk or hot chocolate. It's a great treat for kids and grownups alike.

If you love granola then you'll love this easy recipe. Take some of your favorite granola, maybe something like cranberry nut or French vanilla. Combine with a little vanilla soymilk and warm the granola in the microwave for about 45 seconds. Then heat some berries for a minute or two until they're nice and warm. Pour the berries onto the your cup of granola and mix. This warm, fruity, tasty dessert tastes especially good with a warm herbal or Chai tea.

While these recipes are not complicated or overly artistic, they are simply delicious and will help you to stay on a healthy path even when you are indulging. The key to satisfaction in dessert isn't in the richness, but in the taste. The more you train your taste buds to enjoy fresh and delicate flavors, the more you will appreciate the beauty of a healthy and time savvy dessert. - 17273

About the Author:

Look Out! Another Acai Berry Scam!

By Caitlin Ryan

Not another one! I was really troubled by the news that there are more supplement scams! Greedy supplement companies are tarnishing the reputation of the beautiful acai berry in a similar manner to the wu yi tea scam.

Given economical troubles, none of us can afford to be scammed by acai berry companies or any other supplement company; however, we all need to do the best we can to be proactive about our health and avoid costly doctor appointments. The acai berry supplements are highly beneficial, so how can we avoid being scammed and still benefit from this Amazon fruit? You need to be informed!

This is how the acai berry scam works. The acai berry supplement company offers a free trial with only the cost of shipping. Then, they use your credit card to charge future shipments because you inadvertently signed up for these auto-shipments when you agreed to receive the free trial. The information was probably there, but in fine print.

People who fell prey to this acai berry scam were charged for a full order of acai berry supplements before they even received the order! Sometimes, they never even received a new shipment!

It gets worse! Some of the acai berry scam companies make it so difficult to cancel the auto shipment that people spend month after month battling the company before the charges discontinue. They sometimes want their free trial back (which has usually been used) in order to get a reimbursement for the unwanted auto shipments.

A rule of thumb would be to avoid free trials; however, there may be some free trial companies who are honest and who really do want to prove their product to you through a free trial. So, how do you tell the difference?

Read, read, and read! We tend to skip over all of those minor details when we place orders or sign up for something. You truly do have to read the fine print, and even then, you may be at risk. Make a phone call to the company and verify that you are only signing up for a free trial and paying shipping. Ask them more than once and get a name of the person.

If you cannot reach anyone at the acai berry company in a reasonable time or there is not even a phone number, chances are the company is fraudulent and you have saved yourself from being scammed. Calling is a simple thing to do, so do not take any chances!

For now, you may want to stick with reputable companies such as Amazon or sites that have some sort of merchant seal such as the Better Business Bureau. Just do not let the acai berry scams scare you away from using this wonderful supplement.

Acai berries are loaded with antioxidants which can help fight off illness and disease. The benefits of acai berries certainly outweigh the risks as long as you pay close attention to the acai supplement company and do your homework! - 17273

About the Author:

Because of Failures, Durom Implants Recalled

By Maxwell Schmickman

As we age, our bodies don't operate the way that they used to. Every day it's just a little harder to get out of bed, and there are new aches and pains to behold. But for some of us, the pain is deeper than that. Joint pain and deterioration can be debilitating to the point that it robs us of our ability to walk and care for ourselves. As we live longer and more active lives, joints which weren't meant to take 60 or 70 years of heavy use start to wear out.

This is why joint replacements were invented, to give people back mobility and quality of life, while reducing pain. If you or someone you know has had their hip replaced, keep reading this article for important information on the Durom implant recall.

If you have always led an active lifestyle and stayed healthy, it can come as a shock when your hip joint begins to deteriorate. This is because unlike other age related health problems, being more active can actually lead to early and more severe hip joint problems that require a hip replacement, such as the Durom implant. For someone later in life, a hip replacement can be a great way to get more active years that have a higher quality of life. But if you are younger when you begin to have issues with your hip joint, in your fifties or early sixties, you face the prospect of one or more future surgeries to ensure that your hip continues to function.

The need for replacement of the first hip replacement was the reasoning behind the Durom implant, and how it was marketed to doctors. While a standard hip replacement will begin to wear and need to be replaced within ten years, the Durom implant was supposedly designed with the younger patient in mind to be long lasting even under an active lifestyle. This would mean that instead of facing the prospect of two or more surgeries related to their hip, a younger patient could have only one replacement surgery, and use the same hip replacement implant for life. As a younger patient, this was sure to sound like the ideal solution.

Unhappily for patients who received the Durom implant with these claims, this promise has not held up to scrutiny. At one clinic where the implants were used, twelve percent of those patients receiving them needed to have them removed and replaced within two years. This is a failure rate that is much higher than a standard implant, and is much worse than the promise of the company. They chalk the high rate up to surgeon error, but in the controlled setting of their clinical tests, the implants failed within two years for seven percent of patients, which is still very high.

If you or a loved one have had a hip replacement, call your doctor now to see if it is a Durom implant. If it is, you may be able to sue! - 17273

About the Author:

How to Delay Treadmill Belt Replacement And Repairs

By Chloe Adisson

Just like any other machine, the treadmill needs regular maintenance. When it gets broken, the most common repair is the treadmill belt replacement. But the degree of damage may vary for home and commercial use.

For daily home use for example, the standard lifespan of your treadmill would be between 2 and 3 years. For serious runners, the treadmill's life is shorter. So if you hope to make your treadmill's lifespan a little longer, it is important to maintain it properly.

Basic maintenance tips:

- Your treadmill should be lubricated at least once a year if its usage is only minimal, say 3 to 5 times a week and you're only using it for walking and jogging.

- If you are a serious runner, you should lubricate your treadmill at shorter intervals. Depending on the nature of your speed, distance, and inclination, the average maintenance should be every 6 months.

- Apply the appropriate lubricant. Every treadmill's manufacturer has a specific lubricant. However, there are also those that don't need any lubrication. Make sure to use the correct one or else, contact your dealer.

- Consult the user manual. This is very important. Proper maintenance and treadmill belt replacement procedure is found in the treadmill's manual for you to use. Take time to read it and understand.

Proper maintenance of your treadmill equipment has a lot of advantages. In fact, maintenance is always an advantage as it prevents damages from happening soon. If ignored, you will find that a treadmill belt replacement can be very expensive.

Can you tell if your equipment is in top shape? Before a repair or a replacement or parts like the belt is decided, inspection is conducted. Below are some of the common and obvious things done in troubleshooting a treadmill.

- Belt and Deck Inspection - Centering and Tensioning Test - Belt Slip Test - Speed Test - Adjustments of the Belt

There are more. If you are not sure about how these things are done, it's best to call the repair center or customer service to assist you. It may cost you a few bucks but it's safer and reliable.

While a treadmill belt replacement is the common problem in problematic treadmill equipment, not all repairs need replacement of parts. Here are some of examples below on repairs between those that need treadmill parts replacement and those that don't.

Repair of your treadmill needs parts replaced when:

- The running board is broken - The console is faulty - The motor (heart of the treadmill) is the problem - Belt is faulty

Repair of your treadmill do not need parts replaced when:

- The belt is just slipping - The belt is not centered and tensioned properly - The treadmill only needs recalibration

Ask your service center for a routine checkup. Familiarize the type of replacements and repairs too. This way, you will understand the complexity your treadmill's problem better and perhaps delay the treadmill belt replacement even further. - 17273

About the Author:

When You Take Acai Berry What Happens?

By Carter Sinclair

In so many ways acai berry is beneficial for you. Acai berries have shown to help in sleeping better, increasing your stamina and energy, strengthen your immune system, improve memory, and decrease aches and pains. For a fruit no bigger than your thumb that's a lot it can do. Researchers were very surprised when they found so many benefits for the human body out of acai berry.

Plants normally have a lot of chemicals that they use to ward of various floral diseases; these chemicals and substances have recently been discovered as beneficial to us humans as well. It sounds quite confusing; why would plant compound affect the human body in anyway? We must keep in mind that nature always has a way of caring for her children; humans and animals have defensive traits that help them preserve their species and so do plants. However, the defense also obviously involves all the other systems in our natural environment. Remember that biology lesson - a perfectly symbiotic ecosystem needs a balance of all components- humans, animals, and plants.

The Acai berry is a food that is very beneficial for the human body. It plays the role in the animal to plant ratio for a healthy diet. It has many health benefits that only the locals from Brazil have known about. They have harvested this fruit for many years now to play a large part in their diets.

It is therefore no surprise that acai berries hold compounds that can help us maintain our health. The good news is that acai berries are now available to us, not as fresh fruits that much is true, but in different forms like pills and juices that technology has allowed to capture the acai fruits natural goodness.

One study that has been mentioned over and over again is that acai berries can help in the prevention and treatment of cancer. It seems that the substances found in acai fruits kills cancer cells. Of course, it is too early to assume that acai can cure cancer totally but the possibility of having a naturally-produced supplement to modern medicine is definitely good news.

Many free radicals are harmful and cause damage to the immune system as well as cause your body to age faster. Luckily, Acai berry contain powerful antioxidants to combat these free radicals so that you can keep your youthful healthy appearance. - 17273

About the Author:

How LDS Food Storage Can Save Your Lives

By Greg Shuey

One of the things constantly being taught to us by The Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints is that we must always have emergency food storage. LDS individuals and families have taken the need for emergency food storage seriously. And we cant blame them. Its always better to be prepared when disaster strikes.

According to them we must have LDS food storage that will last for at least 3 months. Together with that, we must also have 72-hour survival kits. The Prophet, together with his counselors, through divine guidance, knows that difficult and troubling times are going to come to us. And since we have the advantage of knowing that fact, it is best to be prepared.

Having food storage is essential for every family. It must be considered a top priority in every household. Taking this very important precaution will ensure that you and your family will have enough food and basic necessities to sustain yourselves for a period of time. Youll never know when disaster will strike. It acts like a thief in the night so you must be fully-prepared to tackle it head-on. Its better safe than sorry, right?

What are the things you need to remember when stacking up on LDS food storage?

First of all, you must make sure that it has the most basic items that will keep your family well-fed and healthy in tough times. Having said that, prioritize food items that have high nutritional value, and not just any food. It doesnt matter if you have something to eat when your body is not getting the right nutrition it needs.

Choose cereals, wheat, biscuits, canned goods that have high nutritional value and easy-to-prepare meals that are healthy. Avoid junk foods.

Keep from stacking bread and other perishable foods. Since your goal is to have something stored for future use, dont store foods that rot. You can go for biscuits instead.

Second, have enough water supply. Drinking water is very important to sustain you for long periods of time. You can go on without food for days as long as you drink water. During times of emergency, water lines may be damaged by calamities, cutting your water supply. Having a barrel or gallons ready for storing water will be of great help in the long run.

Lastly, orient your family members as to where the LDS food storage should be kept, what goes into it, and how to properly utilize its contents when the need arises. Emergencies can disorient a person and will make them unsure of what to do. Knowing where to get it when disaster hits will make things easier for you. - 17273

About the Author: