LOSE WEIGHT TWICE AS FAST!

www.videofitnesscoach.com WHAT WILL HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT TWICE AS FAST? Nov 19, '09 10:53 PM for everyone CLICK HERE, THIS WORKS! Studies have shown time and again that people who track the foods they eat — usually in a food diary or food log — are far more successful when it comes to both losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight. But while an old-fashioned paper-based food log is helpful, it requires a great deal of effort to record foods each day and then to calculate the impact of those foods on a diet. The free food and exercise diary system provides a convenient modern twist on the old food log by harnessing the power of your computer and the Internet to do the hard work for you. With this free online food diary, all you need to do is spend a few minutes a day inputting your food and exercise choices. Whether you're looking to regain control of your health or to maintain the health you already have, keeping a daily food diary or weekly food diary is the secret weapon that's helped many successful dieters. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ P.S. HEY FITNESS FRIENDS! Please join my TEAM on Daily Burn! I logged my food and workout for today.So far, about 800 calories (good) 10 grams of fat (good) and 40 grams of protein (really good!) CLICK HERE >> http://dailyburn.com/challenges/team_beachbody_fitness_usa_team_beachbody_fitness_fanatics ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Join Video Fitness Coach today! LOSE WEIGHT * GET FIT Name: Email: I would like to watch an online class about: Tags: fitness, lose weight, weight loss, diet, health audio reply video reply Add a Comment

NEED TO LOSE WEIGHT? 5 BEST FATS

NEED TO LOSE WEIGHT? 5 BEST FATS 5 Best Fats for Weight Loss Jul 28, '09 5:16 PM for everyone You might think that to lose weight you need to cut the fat out of your meals. After all, fat is higher in calories than protein and carbs, and low-fat diets have been very popular since the Senate Nutrition Committee first recommended them in the late 1970s. But research shows that a moderate-fat diet (with up to 35 percent of calories consumed coming from fat) will help you drop pounds permanently, feel full longer, and avoid bingeing. The trick is to eat the right kind of fat to increase satisfaction and boost weight loss. Here's why it's important to eat fatâand we offer five of the best fat sources to add to your diet. How eating fat will help you lose fat In 2008, researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel found that people who followed low-fat diets lost less weight than people who followed low-carb or moderate-fat diets. The low-fat group lost an average of 6.5 pounds over 2 years, but the low-carb and moderate-fat groups lost about 10 pounds. Women did especially well on the moderate-fat diet, losing an average of 13 pounds during the study.   For weight loss, fat is important for several reasons: Fat helps your body control blood sugar and insulin spikes after eating carbohydrates. Better sugar metabolism means less fat storage. Fat slows down digestion and aids nutrient absorption. You'll stay fuller longer and get more health benefits from the food you eat. Essential fatty acids (such as omega-3s) may boost your metabolic rate and increase fat burning. Fat tastes good. It also provides a "mouthfeel" that is satisfying, which can help you be happy with less food. Eating more fat may also help you stick to your diet longer. In a study conducted by Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, participants got either 20 percent of their calories from fat or 35 percent of their calories from fat. Both groups lost weight after 6 months. But after 18 months, only 20 percent of the people in the low-fat group were still following the diet, compared with 54 percent of the people in the moderate-fat group. Likewise, the subjects in the moderate-fat group maintained their weight loss, while the low-fat group participants gained most of the weight back. If you reach for a box of low-fat or fat-free crackers or cookies when you want to lose weight, you may actually be sabotaging your diet. Manufacturers frequently replace fat with sugar in packaged food items to make them taste better. You think you're making a good decision by eating fat-free products, but the excess sugar and refined flour can lead to fatigue, cravings, mood swings, and weight gain caused by the overproduction of insulin, the fat-storage hormone. As a snack, an apple and peanut butter or a salad with oil and vinegar dressing would be a better weight loss choice. The complex carbs and healthy fats will maintain your blood sugar levels, boost your energy, and keep you satisfied longer.   What kind of fat should you eat? To get lean, you need to eat the right kind of fat. Avoid saturated and trans fats (which are found in red meat, full-fat dairy products, and many packaged foods), and instead choose monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Here are some of the best sources of fat to help you reach your weight goal. Fish. Fish such as salmon, albacore tuna, herring, mackerel, and sardines contain beneficial amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. Most experts agree that eating two servings of fatty fish per week is safe for people who are worried about mercury or other toxins. (Pregnant women should consult with their doctors about consuming fish.) If you don't like fish, a quality supplement such as CORE OMEGA 3 will give you the benefits without the taste. Olive oil. Heart-healthy oils such as olive, canola, and peanut are excellent sources of fat for dieters. They have also been shown to lower bad cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Use them sparingly when sautéing, or drizzle them over your favorite salad vegetables with a little vinegar and herbs to maximize the absorption of nutrients. Moderation is important: You really only need about a teaspoon of oil to get all its benefits. Using more will add significant calories. Avocados. Eat a spinach and carrot salad with a little avocado, and you'll not only get a dose of good fat, but you'll also absorb more phytonutrients like lutein and beta-carotene. Scientists at Ohio State University in Columbus found that more antioxidants were absorbed when people ate a salad containing avocados than when they ate a salad without this tasty fruit. One-quarter of an avocado will add flavor with about 75 calories. Nuts. Almonds, walnuts, pecans, and peanuts are powerhouses of good nutritionâfull of antioxidants, minerals, and monounsaturated fat. The Nurses Health Study, where more than 86,000 nurses were followed for 14 years, found that those who ate nuts regularly (about an ounce per day) tended to weigh less than those who didn't. The protein, fat, and fiber make nuts more filling, which helps dieters stay on track. There's an added psychological bonus to eating nuts: Because they're rich and satisfying, you probably won't feel like you're on a diet. Flaxseeds. Packing a wallop of fat, protein, and fiber, flaxseeds are a delicious and healthful addition to any diet. You can grind them up and add them to oatmeal, yogurt, salads, or vegetables, or pretty much anywhere you want a nutty crunch. They're a plant source of omega-3 fatty acids, making them a good choice for vegetarians or people who don't like fish. Ground flaxseeds also have 3 grams of fiber per tablespoon that will help slow digestion and keep your blood sugar stable.   Making room for fat Fat might be considered a health food, but that's not a cue to overindulge. At 9 calories per gram, fat is a more concentrated energy source than protein and carbohydrates (each has 4 calories per gram). You need to be mindful of your overall caloric intake if you want to eat more fat and lose weight. But you'll probably find it a bit easier to manage your calories when you feel full and satisfied after eating the right kinds of fat. Join Video Fitness Coach today! LOSE WEIGHT * GET FIT Name: Email: I would like to watch an online class about: Tags: fitness, lose weight, weight loss, diet, health   Add a Comment

WEIGHT LOSS TIPS FROM "THE DIET BIBLE" AND "HOW TO RENEW YOU"

TEN STEPS TO WEIGHT LOSS As recommended by Maureen Salaman in "How to Renew You" and "The Diet Bible" 1. Exercise every day. Walk one day, take an aerobic class the next, lift weights the next. Take dance classes. Join a dance club. Vary your exercise to keep you interested. 2. Skip dinner if possible, or have a light salad and exercise before bed. Don't eat for two, ideally three hours before bedtime. Studies on human growth hormones show they not only encourage a thin physique, but are increased when you sleep on an empty stomach. Other ways to increase growth hormone is to exercise and get a good sleep. 3. Eat no sugar and no more than two servings of fruit a day. Eliminate high sugar fruits like mango, peaches and bananas, and target apples, grapes and watermelon. 4. Avoid processed grains. This means white bread, white or instant rice and dry pasta. All your grains should be whole, not processed. Limit your bread consumption to whole grains and only two pieces a day. 5. Eat protein foods at breakfast or lunch. Think about lentils, kidney beans, navy beans, or pinto beans for breakfast! 6. For between-meal snacks, eat lean foods. Target foods such as carrots, broccoli, plain popcorn, or whole grain crackers. Eat an apple chewed slowly with a glass of water. 7. Eat no dairy products, including cheese, for the first three weeks. Because weight gain is associated with food allergies and because dairy products are common allergens, staying off dairy products for a few weeks might tell you how much they are to blame. Get you calcium from a mineral drink that contains a 3-to-1 ratio of magnesium to calcium in solution. 8. Supplement with a multi-mineral formula in solution that contains chromium, vanadium and biotin. You'll notice you experience cravings during certain times of the day. Pay attention to when your cravings occur and take a mineral in solution half an hour before they happen. 9. When dining out, if there are portions left on the plate, leave or have the plate taken away. Don't look at it. Remember, your stomach is the size of your two hands cupped together. Try to limit your intake to the amount your hands will hold. 10. Drink lots and lots of water. Drink at least eight glasses or two quarts a day. Nothing makes you lose excess fluid like drinking a lot of water, so its good for losing water weight. THE DIET BIBLE Excerpt from Chapter 25 of "The Diet Bible", by Maureen Salaman A Hearty Breakfast Conventional diets starve the weight-control candidate at breakfast, causing constant and acute hunger. The dieter then suffers martyrdom all day and sooner or later violates the diet. The Diet Bible diet provides a daily, stick-to-the–ribs breakfast that elevates the morning blood sugar and keeps it level to lunchtime, making it far easier for the dieter to adhere to the rest of the day's meals. Several studies bear out this claim. High Carnitine Content Carnitine, as mentioned earlier, causes stored fat to be burned. Middle Easterners unknowingly ate Carnitine-rich foods: lamb (one of the highest Carnitine-content meats), beef, fish, and poultry – wild game birds in Old Testament times and later domesticated fowl, including chicken. Matthew 26:75 confirms domesticated fowl in the New Testament, when Jesus says to Peter, "…before the cock crows, thou shalt deny me thrice." Low Fat Intake Israelites obeyed the injection in Leviticus 7:23 (KJV), "Ye shall eat no manner of fat of ox or of sheep or of goat," and therefore accumulated little body fat. As pointed out earlier, dietary fats readily become stored body fats. This doesn't mean they didn't drink whole milk and eat laban - yogurt made from whole milk - and butter. However, they didn't consume a large amount of dairy products. Natural, Nutrient-Packed, Organically Grown Foods The Diet Bible diet calls for God-given, natural grains grown with respect for the soil such as meal or flour stone-ground from wheat, millet, corn, barley, and rye, and cereals or bread made from them. These foods provide vitamins and minerals in proper relationships and fiber to promote regularity, and they satisfy appetite on fewer calories than today's processed versions, protecting blood sugar from the dangerously low drops that make a person voracious for more food. The same goes for legumes – peas and beans – and whole brown rice. Daniel and his contemporaries in the Old Testament could be sustained on a vegetarian diet because soils then were allowed to rest periodically and were enriched with natural fertilizers. Organically grown, fresh vegetables and fruits have a better balance of vitamins and minerals and tend to turn off the appetite earlier than non-organic, pesticide-laden produce. Health food supermarkets are regularly supplied with organic fruits and vegetables. Delightful, Tasty Foods that Make Dieting Easy Many conventional diets offer such un-photogenic and unpleasant foods that even a Spartan couldn't stomach long enough to lose weight. Foods featured in the Diet Bible diet look great and taste great. Quick Preparation The Diet Bible diet offers simple, easily and quickly prepared foods. Many conventional diets feature meals that are so difficult and tedious to prepare that the dieter soon gives up in despair. What foods cannot be bought in a supermarket can be obtained in a health food store. Every different kind of bread called for in the recipes can be bought in a health food store and frozen in plastic envelopes, one or two slices at a time, and later toasted. All muffins called for can be obtained in health food stores, too. During the first week of the 30-day Diet Bible diet program, I offer a way of preparing a whole week's or even a month's basic menus that take no more than two hours on an evening or weekend. Protection against Food Allergens Many diets are self defeating because they repeat foods to which dieters are sensitive or allergic. This can cause water retention and weight gain. Frequent repetition of allergenic foods also aggravates sensitivities and allergies. As insurance against such a problem, the Diet Bible diet tries not to repeat the same food more than once every five days, and it avoids multi-ingredient prepared flavorings and sauces and, when possible, recipes with many ingredients. In this way the diet maximizes the possibility of weight loss. Few ingredients are sensitive or allergic to the sprouts used in some of the salads featured. Reversal of the Feeding Pattern for Greatest Weight Loss Several studies show that by eating the highest-calorie meal in the morning and then a lighter lunch and an even lighter dinner, one can lose weight dramatically without changing the total number of calories consumed. One such study reported in the Louisiana State Medical Journal was mentioned in an earlier chapter. If you protest that you "can't eat breakfast," take a tip from one of my doctor friends: "Simply skip several dinners and you'll soon be unbelievably hungry at breakfast time. It's a matter of starting and fixing a new worthwhile habit." You may ask, "How can I possibly eat a light meal at night when I'm invited out socially or on business?" Sometimes you can't. I try to limit myself to one or two dinners out a week, and I have as many business meals as possible at breakfast time, when I can eat fairly heavily. Another alternative I use is eating small amounts of everything served to adhere to the diet and at the same time please my hostess or host. It can be done, and you can do it. How about the one of changing the habits of a lifetime and eating things that most of us are unaccustomed to for breakfast – fish, for instance, as they often did in Bible times, and meals. Habits of a lifetime can be changed by repetition of new eating patterns. A high-protein breakfast from the Diet Bible diet does a whole lot more than keep your blood sugar elevated for greater consistent energy and less hungry throughout the day. It makes the mind more alert, as shown by several studies of Dr. Richard Wirtman of MIT. Conversely, the high-carbohydrate diet – dry cereal and black coffee or just a donut or sweet roll – offers a spurt of energy and often a collapse like a leaky balloon, bringing with it drowsiness and sluggish thinking and remembering. This is hardly the physical or mental condition that vaults us to the top in this highly competitive world. Fat of the Land Of course, a high intake of fat undermines us, too, but for a different reason, as explained earlier. However, despite the fact that we eat less meat and fewer eggs and have switched from high- to low-fat milk, a U.S. Department of Agriculture survey reveals that our intake of fat remains unchanged. The USDA believes that we maintain our fat intake because 60 percent of us now eat out regularly, dining on food high in hidden fats. If you eat out, approach a restaurant as you would a mine field. Never order anything fried, only baked or broiled. And skip the gravies, sauces, and pastries. If you are famished before eating out, snack on an apple or some other fresh fruit so that you won't pig out on bread and butter. The Diet Bible diet for women averages about 950 calories daily. The men's version averages approximately 1200 calories. Fortunately, micrometric precision in calorie counting is not as important in the Diet Bible diet as in other diets, because of the tremendous benefits in reversing eating patterns by calories having the heaviest meal in the morning. In any event, you can vary the number of calories up or down to suit your own needs. As a matter of fact, some men prefer the lower calories of the women's diet and still fell well fed. To increase the number of calories, you simply eat slightly larger portions of one or more foods. To decrease the number of calories, you simply eat a bit less of one or more of the foods. Be warned, however, that seeds and nuts are high-calorie items and one ounce more can boost your caloric intake by anywhere from 150 to 200. So, be careful.

DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF FOOD

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF FOOD DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF FOOD Nov 9, '09 1:57 AM for everyone Today I received an email from my Aunt with some unbelievable photos of microscopic parts of the human body, like red blood cells, and the inside of the lung. Her email reminded me of an article I read on sports nutrition awhile back, which said that "people underestimate the power that nutritious food has on their bodies." I can understand that, we've heard so many conflicting theories on what to eat, what not to eat, that we tend to doubt the validity of just about all health information that is published or broadcasted to us today. Add to that the enormous amount of advertising that is done on diet pills, powders, drinks, etc, etc., ad infinitum! So what to believe?? Despite all of that, there is a general consensus on most aspects of what it takes to be healthy and maintain a normal weight. The problem is that we do tend to underestimate the importance of the nutrition aspect. Maybe these photos from my Aunt Joann will remind you how intricately your body is made, and how complex! For all of these body parts to work together correctly, they need nourishment, movement, oxygen, vitamins, and minerals. Eating right and exercising provides that. A deficiency in any of those areas creates imbalance, and perhaps illness or disease. Have fun looking at the pictures! I hope you like them! ANITA Villi in the small intestine increase the surface area of the gut, which helps in the absorption of food. Look closely and you will see some food stuck in one of the crevices. Taste bud on the tongue -- the human tongue has about 10,000 taste buds that are involved with detecting salty, sour, bitter, sweet and savory taste perceptions. 6-Day old human embryo implanting itself onto the wall of the womb. Of the 100 billion neurons in your brain, Purkinje (pronounced purr-kin-jee) neurons are some of the largest. Among other things, these cells are the masters of motor coordination in the cerebellar cortex. Toxic exposure such as alcohol and lithium, autoimmune diseases, genetic mutations including autism and neurodegenerative diseases can negatively affect human Purkinje cells. This image of warped lung cancer cells is in stark contrast to the healthy lung. Split End of Human Hair. Here's what it looks like to see a close-up of human hair cell stereo cilia inside the ear. These detect mechanical movement in response to sound vibrations. This image is of a purple, colour-enhanced human egg sitting on a pin. The egg is coated with the zona pellicuda, a glycoprotein that protects the egg but also helps to trap and bind sperm. Two coronal cells are attached to the zona pellicuda. Blood Vessels Emerging from the Optic Nerve. In this image, stained retinal blood vessels are shown to emerge from the black-colored optic disc. The optic disc is a blind spot because no light receptor cells are present in this area of the retina where the optic nerve and retinal blood vessels leave the back of the eye. Alveoli in the lung: this is what a colour-enhanced image of the inner surface of your lung looks like. The hollow cavities are alveoli; this is where gas exchange occurs with the blood. They look like little cinnamon candies here, but they're actually the most common type of blood cell in the human body - red blood cells. These biconcave- shaped cells have the tall task of carrying oxygen to our entire body; in women there are about 4 to 5 million RBCs per micro liter (cubic millimeter) of blood and about 5 to 6 million in men. People who live at higher altitudes have even more red blood cells because of the low oxygen levels in their environment. p.s. I was reading some fitness articles tonight (see below). The second article is for you "wanna-be psychiatrists" -- it tries to answer the question, "WHY DO PEOPLE DO WHAT THEY DO?" with some thoughts on human behavior theory. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Missing Link for Weight Loss Success By: Nicki Anderson ---click on Nicki's name to see her book on Amazon! Over 25 years ago, I lost 50 pounds. I was never athletic, and in fact, never paid any attention to what I ate. If it was there, it was consumed. Obviously, not a healthy combination. However, once I lost my weight, which took about a year, I then realized the importance of eating well and moving more. The nutrition program I was on was actually very healthy and taught me so much. Fast forward to 2009, weight loss has become big business and as trainers, we've been put in charge of it. I find that most of the clients coming in to my studio seeking weight loss are not really sure what they really want. If weight loss were what they REALLY wanted, they would be a healthy weight. I think you can agree that many clients that claim they want to drop 15, 20 or 30 pounds really don't want to do the work that translates to, "My goal?? Not so much!" I have often had to tell my clients that I can't help them unless they are clear on what they want to do. In other words, what these clients want and what theyâre willing to do is often incongruent. "Yeah, I want to lose 50 pounds, but I don't have to sweat, do I?" Or, they tell you they want you to kick their butt and when you do, they never come back. So as fitness professionals, how can we play a positive role with clients that need to lose weight but have suffered from years of failure? Be up-front with them. Tell them the reason they've failed and that most likely their goals were unrealistic. Tell them that unrealistic goals typically don't make sense for their life and what they really want. I may lose some people by not promising they can lose 50 pounds in a month if they just train with me, but I'd rather maintain my integrity and strong business following. Weight loss is a by-product of living healthy, we know that but for some of our clients, "thin" is not their destiny so they figure if they canât be thin, they may as well be out of shape and forget the whole thing. We need to educate and inspire our clients to the contrary. It's our responsibility as a trainer to provide them with the necessary insight; resources and education that helps them understand healthy living results in a healthy weight, an appropriate weight, not necessarily "skinny." We need to help our clients readjust their thinking about what healthy is and encourage them to focus on the important things such as their energy level, strong body, lowered blood pressure, etc. We also need to instill the importance of positive self-talk. Many of these clients have been beating themselves up for a long time for their perceived imperfections. We need to motivate them and in turn teach them how to motivate themselves. Weight loss is a challenge, no doubt. When we look at the money spent on weight loss products and the growing obesity numbers it doesn't make sense. There's a lot of speculation out there but, as a trainer, I can only do so much: be honest, offer them motivation, education and compassion. They, however, must do the workouts and understand that weight loss is a journey, not a destination. If that's their belief, once they reach their destination they're back to bad habits. Healthy living is forever and a healthy life is a healthy body. That's a message I'm comfortable proclaiming. Nicki Anderson, an SFR Premier Consultant, has owned and operated the award winning Reality Fitness, Inc. Personal Training studio since 1991. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Health Behavior Theory: The Health Belief Model Lisa Elsinger, MEd & Rachel Hazuga, BS, CSCS Fitness professionals are continually looking for ways to encourage people to begin exercise and maintain consistency in their fitness regimen. However, we know that more than 50 percent of those who start exercising will discontinue within 6 months. Concepts from health behavior theories and models can contribute to our understanding of people's decisions to start and either continue or discontinue exercising. Behavior theories attempt to explain why people act as they do. Research in health behavior is concerned with understanding the determinants and process of health behavior change. We can use research results and integrate components of health behavior models into fitness program planning, with the goal being to foster long-term commitment to exercise. We will briefly discuss the Health Belief Model and its implications for fitness professionals. The Health Belief Model was originally constructed to attempt to predict who would participate in screening tests and prevention programs for disease. This model focuses on people's likelihood of taking action to prevent disease based on their attitudes and beliefs. Key parts of the Health Belief Model are: Perceived susceptibility: whether people believe they are vulnerable to contracting a condition (disease) Perceived severity: their opinion on the seriousness of the consequences of the condition Perceived benefits: opinions on the effectiveness of various strategies to reduce their susceptibility (How effective will exercise be in reducing my risk for disease?) Perceived barriers: perceptions of any negative consequences of taking recommended actions Cues to action: Events such as physical symptoms of a health condition, or environmental influences such as media publicity that may motivate people to take action Self-efficacy: peopleâs confidence in their ability to accomplish the necessary actions Using the HBM in its simplest form, fitness professionals can assess clients' beliefs about their risk of illness and/or injury; propensity toward considering exercise as a way to help reduce these risks; tailor risk information based on the individualâs characteristics; help people develop an accurate perception of their risk; correct misinformation; explain the actions that might reduce risks and what the potential positive results may be; provide pertinent how-to information and use progressive goal-setting to help keep people on track; and offer ongoing reassurance and reinforcement for continued participation on your exercise programs. The HMB is most useful for participants whose major concern is avoiding illness. A single theory will not address all variables that contribute to a person's behavior, and each health behavior model has its limitations. Research has shown that the fear factor approach, telling people how much they are at risk for an illness, has not been very successful. The perceived threat must come from within, and our role as fitness professionals is to foster success in behaviors that can reduce health risks while promoting self-efficacy and positive attitudes toward exercise. We encourage health and fitness professionals to pursue learning about health behavior theories and models. Through expanding our educational horizons, we will contribute to the fitness industry's progress and fulfill our mission of improving people's quality of life. Join Video Fitness Coach today! 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"JOURNEY TO FITNESS" JANUARY 2010

BY ANITA STONE "JOURNEY TO FITNESS" JANUARY 2010 Nov 8, '09 1:06 AM for everyone Here's the link for my 2010 Facebook Event, click here to RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=196073906153&index=1 (RSVP in the right-hand column) I'll be making the web pages for the 2010 and 2011 Fitness Cruise soon, with a savings plan. YOGA ON THE BEACH * SNORKEL * RELAX To those of you who have missed classes lately -- at Friday morning's class, I had the fleeting thought, "Well, here we are again...., same place, same time..." Then my mind rewound back to the first 34 years of my life when I didn't exercise, and so I told the class -- "For 34 years I didn't do this, and I wasn't happy; for the last 12 years I have, and I've BEEN HAPPY. So there you go..." The rewards of exercise far exceed the "cost." You may have read my Makeover Story, but have you read the "Rest of the Story" (click here)? Congrats to Debi at LOA, who has lost 10 pounds, and Lisa at the Y, who has lost 15! Keep up the great work! Join Video Fitness Coach today! LOSE WEIGHT * GET FIT Name: Email: I would like to watch an online class about: Tags: fitness, lose weight, aerobics, weight loss, exercise, health audio reply video reply Add a Comment

WHICH FOODS GIVE YOU THE MOST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK?

www.VideoFitnessCoach.com WHICH FOODS GIVE YOU THE MOST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK? Nov 8, '09 12:56 AM for everyone These days supermarkets stock well over 30,000 items on their shelves. Do you consider what you are getting? So to keep all you athletes fresh and healthy, here are some great ideas, tips, and advice on the best foods to pick up and why. Broccoli- the University of California found that broccoli lead to a rise in antioxidants in nasal cells reducing allergies and asthma.  Tomatoes- are rich in the photochemical lycopene which is a cancer fighting ingredient. Additionally, being rich in vitamin C and beta-carotene tomatoes, are therefore powerful antioxidants helping your body recover from cell damage.  Honey- aids in calcium absorption, important for our bones.  Brazil nuts- they help  increase strength as they boost your selenium levels.     Almonds- as most nuts, are great source of vitamin E, an antioxidant. It can lower cholesterol levels especially those clogging the arteries reducing your risk of heart disease and may help prevent cancer. Soy- interacts with the receptors in our brain that tell us weâre full, as well as, boosting metabolism and reducing fat in the body. Miso soup- miso is a form of soy. It is rich in pro-biotics aiding in  healthy digestion. Soy is also a great vegetarian source of protein, and  high in vitamin K (good for blood clotting) and B2 ,which is valuable for a good energy supply. Miso soup can make a brilliant starter to any meal or a great mid afternoon snack.  Popcorn-is surprisingly high in levels of antioxidants called polyphenols which combat the harmful effects of free radicals.  Beware of varieties loaded with salt and sugar. Flaxseeds- the omega 3 in flaxseeds balances blood sugar levels while their high lignan content makes you feel full for longer. Eggs- egg protein is the most complete food protein only beaten by breast milk! They contain all the essential amino acids needed to promote muscle recovery. One egg has 30 percent of your daily value of vitamin K, vital for healthy bones. They can also aid memory and promote healthy eyes with a protein called leutin.  Sweet potatoes- a great source of beta carotene and vitamin A which are powerful antioxidants. Sweet potatoes are also great sources of vitamin C, potassium, iron, and trace minerals magnesium and copper- which many runners fail to meet. Oranges- the common orange can lessen muscle fatigue after hard work outs by having large amounts of vitamin C (a brilliant antioxidant).  The highest levels of vitamin C actually come from the orange skin! So why not try storing the zest  and using it in your cooking. Canned beans- one cup provides 30 percent of your daily needs for protein, 60 percent for fibre, and 60 percent of your daily need for foliate (a B vitamin which has a key role in heart health and circulation). Black beans have great antioxidants, lower cholesterol and heart disease risk.  They also have a low GI, meaning energy is released slowly into the body enhancing your performance as your energy levels remain steady. Salmon-  is the king of fish. High in quality protein, it is also a valuable source of omega 3 fatty acids. This balances your bodyâs inflammation systems, great for asthma suffers. Frozen vegetables-  not only save space in your fridge and keeps for much longer, they are also a great alternative to fresh veggies as they store more of their key nutrients that in many cases would be lost in raw counterparts. They provide a wide variety of antioxidants- beta carotene, vitamin C and B, to name but a few. Frozen mixed berries- again frozen they are a great option instead of raw.  Mixed berries such as blueberries and blackberries have powerful compounds that give them their strong color called anthocyanins. These antioxidants have been shown to fight off the signs of Alzheimerâs and some cancers. They are also great for post workout recovery and muscle repair. Low fat yogurt- a good source of protein and calcium (one cup providing 13 grams of protein and 40 percent of your daily needs of calcium). They are also filled with good bacteria which keeps your digestion optimal and healthy. Look for the live culture symbol on the packaging. Some content from Author Gemma Carter Tags: lose weight, protein, fitness, weight loss, vitamins, diet, health audio reply video reply Add a Comment