I just had a Facebook Chat with the daughter of one of my friends in Florida. I haven't seen her in quite a while. She is young, in her 20's, and has a baby. Is this you too? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (I changed her name in the Chat below!) Kris ...needs some kind of major life change to get this flippin' weight off! 36 minutes ago 5:13pmAnita Kris, you remember me don't you? Join my list and I will help you: http://www.videohealthcoach.com/register.html 5:13pmKris i do remember you, and i've been reading your website it's what prompted my status 5:15pmAnita hee hee 5:16pmAnita I lost from almost 200 pounds down to 130 and I have never gained it back. You can do it. I was an overweight child. Read my story, click on Makeover Story on the front page of my site. It's 12 chapters. Go get a cup of coffee. 5:16pmKris i did, i read your whole story and that's what i want, to lose the weight and never gain it back 5:16pmAnita So go get a spiral notebook and make 4 columns. and a pen Tell me when you're ready to write. i'll give you the short version 5:17pmKris we're about to leave for dinner... can i chat with you later? 5:17pmAnita Are you on twitter? 5:18pmKris no... i keep refusing to join it... LOL 5:18pmAnita today's the day www.twitter.com/anitastone just send me a message on FB when you get home OR email 5:18pmKris ok, will do 5:18pmAnita don't eat french fries sweet potato is ok 5:19pmKris nope, i can honestly say french fries gross me out i don't eat fried food at all 5:19pmAnita yay 5:19pmKris i'm actually currently following WW online 5:19pmAnita they are OK, I'll tell you how to optimize it 5:19pmKris that would be wonderful!! 5:20pmAnita you can do it 5:20pmKris i lost 48 lbs with WW before 5:20pmAnita whoa 5:20pmKris but gained 20 back during a miscarriage 5:20pmAnita I lost 20 about 5 times, so that's 100 I guess 5:20pmKris and for some reason can't get this 20 lbs back of off, that is 5:20pmAnita remember it's easier when you have 50 to lose than when it is only 20....but it can be done. 5:21pmKris true ok, we are heading out, but i will definitely catch you later!! 5:21pmAnita by 5:21pmKris thank you!! JOIN MY LIST on the form at the top of the blog page or on my site at http://www.videohealthcoach.com/register.html. (I don't have a sign-up form on my home page yet. Working on that...) HAVE A FIT DAY! YOUR VIDEO FITNESS COACH ANITA STONE |
June 26, 2009
CHAT WITH MY FRIEND'S DAUGHTER -- Is this you too?
NEXT WEIGHT LOSS SEMINAR JULY 18th
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NEXT WEIGHT LOSS SEMINAR July 18!
You can attend the seminar online too!
HAVE A FIT DAY! YOUR VIDEO FITNESS COACH ANITA STONE
May 31, 2009
CINDY MILRANY AWARDED "FIRST" CHAIRWOMAN OF YMCA
NEWS FROM THE FT. WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM:
Cheers to Cindy Milrany, the first chair-"woman" of the board of the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth in its 119-year history!
Cindy’s experience as CFO and CAO of Freese and Nichols will be an asset, and the entire board is excited about the leadership Cindy will bring to the YMCA as we continue to impact our community.
— Jack Larson, former chairman and member, YMCA board of directors, Fort Worth
http://www.star-telegram.com/opinions/cheers_and_jeers/story/1366158.html
Cheers to Cindy Milrany, the first chair-"woman" of the board of the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth in its 119-year history!
Cindy’s experience as CFO and CAO of Freese and Nichols will be an asset, and the entire board is excited about the leadership Cindy will bring to the YMCA as we continue to impact our community.
— Jack Larson, former chairman and member, YMCA board of directors, Fort Worth
http://www.star-telegram.com/opinions/cheers_and_jeers/story/1366158.html
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"WEIGHT LOSS TOP 10" seminars for June and July -- Register here: http://www.videohealthcoach.com/register.html
June 6, YMCA, Ft. Worth, Texas
June 13 and July 18, NRH Recreation Center, North Richland Hills, Texas
Be sure to register if you would like to view the seminars online.
May 15, 2009
BODY FAT PERCENTAGE EXAMPLES FOR MEN
EVERYONE! Men especially!
You must see Jeremy's photos from 250 pounds and 30% body fat down to 178 pounds and 6% body fat!
I hope he doesn't move this page -- take a quick look: Body Fat Percentage Guide for Men~~~~~~~~~~~
Don't forget to visit my Home Page and see my Before & After Photos!
My new book too!
www.videofitnesscoach.com
You must see Jeremy's photos from 250 pounds and 30% body fat down to 178 pounds and 6% body fat!
I hope he doesn't move this page -- take a quick look: Body Fat Percentage Guide for Men
Don't forget to visit my Home Page and see my Before & After Photos!
My new book too!
www.videofitnesscoach.com
DIETARY TREATMENT FOR METABOLIC SYNDROME
Diet is an important component for prevention and treatment of metabolic syndrome. http://www.VideoFitnessCoach.com
How to eat if you have this disorder as well as how to eat to prevent it -- click here for the short video.
April 28, 2009
LES MILLS COMEDY (Do this to your friend as an April Fool's joke!)
(If you receive this blog post by email, you will not be able to see the video. Click TIME TO GET FIT at the bottom of the email to go to the video.)
Here's the latest in the Les Mills and Me You Tube videos -- just a few seconds long -- and very funny!
Visit my home page at http://www.videofitnesscoach.com!
Here's the latest in the Les Mills and Me You Tube videos -- just a few seconds long -- and very funny!
Visit my home page at http://www.videofitnesscoach.com!
April 25, 2009
BUY YOUR FAVORITES ONLINE AT AMAZON!
Did you know you can order your favorite diet and sports nutrition products online at Amazon? Don't spend your time and gas going from store to store, looking for your favorites, when you can have them shipped right to your door! And Amazon offers free shipping on selected purchases.
Click on the arrow below to scroll through some of my favorites. If you don't find what you are looking for, click on any product to go to AMAZON GROCERY, then type in the item you are searching for.
April 16, 2009
HOW TO REPAIR A DAMAGED METABOLISM
If you've caused metabolic damage as a result of following starvation diets or losing weight too rapidly in the past, it can be extremely difficult to achieve any further fat loss at all. The good news is, metabolic damage can be repaired. All it takes is the right combination of metabolism stimulating exercise and metabolism stimulating nutrition (NOT just a diet), all done consistently over time.
The big irony is that most of the diet programs that claim to help you get rid of excess weight, only end up making it harder for you in the long run because they use harsh metabolism-decreasing diets and not enough exercise (almost never any weight training).It may take a little longer if you have really messed things up with severe starvation dieting in the past, especially if you've lost a lot of lean body mass, but it is never hopeless.
Anyone can increase their metabolism.Most people get an almost immediate boost in metabolic rate when they start the Burn The Fat program. However, the results are not going to be "overnight." Give it a little time...
Within 3 weeks your metabolism will already be more efficient. Within 6-8 weeks, it's burning hot. Give me 12 weeks of consistent diligent effort, sticking with all the metabolism boosting strategies I teach, and your metabolism really will become like a turbo charged engine, and I'm not exaggerating when I say that.
What's most important for upping your metabolism is CONSISTENCY in applying the Burn The Fat nutrition and training principles every single day.
That includes:
Meal frequency: eat 5-6 small meals per day
Meal timing: eat approximately every 3 hours, with a substantial breakfast and a substantial post workout meal.
Sufficient Caloric Intake: maintain a small calorie deficit and avoid starvation-level diets (suggested safe levels for fat loss: 2100-2500 calories per day for men, 1400-1800 calories per day for women; adjust as needed)
Food choices: Select natural, unprocessed foods with high thermic effect (lean proteins like chicken, turkey, egg whites and fish are highly thermic, as are all green vegetables, salad vegetables and other fibrous carbs)
Cardio training: Push up the intensity a bit if you really want to get a metabolic boost. Walking and low intensity cardio is fine, but higher intensity is more metabolism-stimulating.
Weight training: The basic exercises that include the largest muscle groups or even call into play the entire body as a unit (squats, front squats, split squats, deadlifts, stiff legged deadlifts, overhead presses, all kinds of rows and core-activation exercises) will have a much greater metabolism stimulating effect than isolation exercises (concentration curls, calf raises, etc)
The weight training is extremely important in cases of "metabolic damage" because this is the stimulus to keep the muscle you have and begin rebuilding new muscle tissue, which is the engine that drives your metabolism. The men don't usually have a problem with the weight training, but I still hear women say they don't want to lift weights as part of their fat loss programs.
Well, people who wont lift weights can expect a very, very long metabolism "repair process" if they achieve it at all. Consistency is the key. Nothing will undermine the "re-building" of your metabolism like inconsistency. If you stop and start, or skip meals and workouts often, you will not even get off the ground. After your metabolism is back up where it should be, it takes continued "stoking" of the metabolic furnace to keep it there.
Once you get your metabolic engine running, you've got to keep feeding it fuel or the fire will die down. Picture an old fashioned wood burning stove... Imagine you're in a cabin up in the mountains in the winter. It's cold in there and you want to keep the cabin warm. Can you achieve this by feeding the fire once or twice per day? Nope. Not enough fuel to burn, so not much heat is generated. What if you just toss an entire pile of wood in the stove all at once? Will that work? Nope. Lots of fuel, but can't all be used at once... it just smothers the fire and the excess just sits there.
How about if you throw some tissue paper or crumpled newspaper in the stove, will that work? Nope - too quickly burning. You have to keep putting small amounts of wood (the right type of fuel) on the fire at regular intervals or the fire burns out. It's also difficult to get the fire lit again. In the case of metabolism, it's like going through that initial few weeks of overcoming inertia all over again. Your goal is to get your metabolism burning hot and keep it burning and this cannot be achieved by missing meals, missing workouts or with sporadic, infrequent training.
I have only seen a handful of cases where all these things were done properly and there was still a longer "repair" process. For example, one case was former ballet dancer. At 5' 5", she was previously 110 lbs and had increased to about 145 or so. She didn't want to reach her previous 110, but find a happy medium of about 125 lbs. I figured with 20 lbs to cut, this would be a simple and predictable process, but she had a challenging time (and I didn't know why at first).
I later found out that she had been anorexic and bulimic for many years. This had caused a lot of damage, and although she did reach her goal, it took about twice as long as we had anticipated. The good news is, even in this extreme case, the same nutrition and training principles worked! It just took a little longer.
And by the way her program included some serious training with free weights and she ate a lot more (clean) food than she had ever eaten before. No "starvation! "That's the power of burning the fat and feeding the muscles...
Trying to starve the fat with crash diets is what causes the metabolic damage in the first place! If you're interested in the healthy, sensible way to take off the fat, while keeping all your muscle and actually increasing your metabolism in the process, then my Burn the Fat, Feed The Muscle program can teach you how. No gimmicks or false promises. Just the truth - you have to work at it and you have to be patient.
WRITTEN BY TOM VENUTO.
Tom Venuto is a lifetime natural bodybuilder, an NSCA-certified personal trainer, certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS), and author of the #1 best selling diet e-book, Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle. Tom teaches you how to lose fat without drugs or supplements using the little-known secrets of the world's best bodybuilders and fitness models. Learn how to get rid of stubborn fat and turbo-charge your metabolism by visiting Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle.
The big irony is that most of the diet programs that claim to help you get rid of excess weight, only end up making it harder for you in the long run because they use harsh metabolism-decreasing diets and not enough exercise (almost never any weight training).It may take a little longer if you have really messed things up with severe starvation dieting in the past, especially if you've lost a lot of lean body mass, but it is never hopeless.
Anyone can increase their metabolism.Most people get an almost immediate boost in metabolic rate when they start the Burn The Fat program. However, the results are not going to be "overnight." Give it a little time...
Within 3 weeks your metabolism will already be more efficient. Within 6-8 weeks, it's burning hot. Give me 12 weeks of consistent diligent effort, sticking with all the metabolism boosting strategies I teach, and your metabolism really will become like a turbo charged engine, and I'm not exaggerating when I say that.
What's most important for upping your metabolism is CONSISTENCY in applying the Burn The Fat nutrition and training principles every single day.
That includes:
Meal frequency: eat 5-6 small meals per day
Meal timing: eat approximately every 3 hours, with a substantial breakfast and a substantial post workout meal.
Sufficient Caloric Intake: maintain a small calorie deficit and avoid starvation-level diets (suggested safe levels for fat loss: 2100-2500 calories per day for men, 1400-1800 calories per day for women; adjust as needed)
Food choices: Select natural, unprocessed foods with high thermic effect (lean proteins like chicken, turkey, egg whites and fish are highly thermic, as are all green vegetables, salad vegetables and other fibrous carbs)
Cardio training: Push up the intensity a bit if you really want to get a metabolic boost. Walking and low intensity cardio is fine, but higher intensity is more metabolism-stimulating.
Weight training: The basic exercises that include the largest muscle groups or even call into play the entire body as a unit (squats, front squats, split squats, deadlifts, stiff legged deadlifts, overhead presses, all kinds of rows and core-activation exercises) will have a much greater metabolism stimulating effect than isolation exercises (concentration curls, calf raises, etc)
The weight training is extremely important in cases of "metabolic damage" because this is the stimulus to keep the muscle you have and begin rebuilding new muscle tissue, which is the engine that drives your metabolism. The men don't usually have a problem with the weight training, but I still hear women say they don't want to lift weights as part of their fat loss programs.
Well, people who wont lift weights can expect a very, very long metabolism "repair process" if they achieve it at all. Consistency is the key. Nothing will undermine the "re-building" of your metabolism like inconsistency. If you stop and start, or skip meals and workouts often, you will not even get off the ground. After your metabolism is back up where it should be, it takes continued "stoking" of the metabolic furnace to keep it there.
Once you get your metabolic engine running, you've got to keep feeding it fuel or the fire will die down. Picture an old fashioned wood burning stove... Imagine you're in a cabin up in the mountains in the winter. It's cold in there and you want to keep the cabin warm. Can you achieve this by feeding the fire once or twice per day? Nope. Not enough fuel to burn, so not much heat is generated. What if you just toss an entire pile of wood in the stove all at once? Will that work? Nope. Lots of fuel, but can't all be used at once... it just smothers the fire and the excess just sits there.
How about if you throw some tissue paper or crumpled newspaper in the stove, will that work? Nope - too quickly burning. You have to keep putting small amounts of wood (the right type of fuel) on the fire at regular intervals or the fire burns out. It's also difficult to get the fire lit again. In the case of metabolism, it's like going through that initial few weeks of overcoming inertia all over again. Your goal is to get your metabolism burning hot and keep it burning and this cannot be achieved by missing meals, missing workouts or with sporadic, infrequent training.
I have only seen a handful of cases where all these things were done properly and there was still a longer "repair" process. For example, one case was former ballet dancer. At 5' 5", she was previously 110 lbs and had increased to about 145 or so. She didn't want to reach her previous 110, but find a happy medium of about 125 lbs. I figured with 20 lbs to cut, this would be a simple and predictable process, but she had a challenging time (and I didn't know why at first).
I later found out that she had been anorexic and bulimic for many years. This had caused a lot of damage, and although she did reach her goal, it took about twice as long as we had anticipated. The good news is, even in this extreme case, the same nutrition and training principles worked! It just took a little longer.
And by the way her program included some serious training with free weights and she ate a lot more (clean) food than she had ever eaten before. No "starvation! "That's the power of burning the fat and feeding the muscles...
Trying to starve the fat with crash diets is what causes the metabolic damage in the first place! If you're interested in the healthy, sensible way to take off the fat, while keeping all your muscle and actually increasing your metabolism in the process, then my Burn the Fat, Feed The Muscle program can teach you how. No gimmicks or false promises. Just the truth - you have to work at it and you have to be patient.
WRITTEN BY TOM VENUTO.
Tom Venuto is a lifetime natural bodybuilder, an NSCA-certified personal trainer, certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS), and author of the #1 best selling diet e-book, Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle. Tom teaches you how to lose fat without drugs or supplements using the little-known secrets of the world's best bodybuilders and fitness models. Learn how to get rid of stubborn fat and turbo-charge your metabolism by visiting Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle.
VISIT MY HOME PAGE! http://www.videofitnesscoach.com/
VIDEOS: http://www.fitness.supersitesdirect.com/ (click videos at top)
April 10, 2009
PUT THE PAST BEHIND
I am watching Herbie Fully Loaded on TV tonight. Maggie has just graduated from high school and is planning to go to the "big city" for college. Her dad wants her to get out of the dead-end small town and make something of herself.
As they are driving home, he says to Maggie, "See that tree? Whenever you see it in your rear view mirror, you know you're on your way to a better life."
Is there something that's holding you back from your goals? Put it in your rear view mirror, and keep it there. Move forward. Move on. Don't look back. You CAN get past your past.
Your Video Fitness Coach,
Anita Stone
http://www.videofitnesscoach.com/
As they are driving home, he says to Maggie, "See that tree? Whenever you see it in your rear view mirror, you know you're on your way to a better life."
Is there something that's holding you back from your goals? Put it in your rear view mirror, and keep it there. Move forward. Move on. Don't look back. You CAN get past your past.
Your Video Fitness Coach,
Anita Stone
http://www.videofitnesscoach.com/
My new book is out!
March 28, 2009
I'LL BE SPEAKING AT "PROJECT GREEN" TODAY!
http://timetogetfit.blogspot.com/2009/03/ill-be-speaking-at-green-project-today.html
The City of North Richland Hills (Texas) invites the you to learn how to "conserve and preserve" at the second annual Discover: Project Green, a FREE family event focusing on sustainable landscaping, tree planting, water, energy, and natural resource conservation, native plants, and much more!
Discover: Project Green will provide live entertainment, educational experiences for the whole family, kid friendly activities, guest panelists (that's me), native plant gardening demonstrations, contests, electric/hybrid car displays, vendors and more.
There will be plenty of activities for the entire family. Join ME Saturday, March 28 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Green Valley Park, located at 7701 Smithfield Rd., North Richland Hills, Texas. Call 817-427-6620 for more information.
March 18, 2009
MY NEW BOOK IS ON BARNES AND NOBLE WEBSITE TODAY!
Barnes and Noble just posted my new book on their website! Yea!
CLICK HERE FOR BARNES AND NOBLE
They also have a section with some former bestsellers at 50-70% savings: BARNES AND NOBLE CLEARANCE
I also saw some Easter books, DVD's and games for kids: EASTER SPECIALS
HAVE FUN SHOPPING! HAVE A FIT DAY!
ANITA
P.S. I totally redesigned my website for my new book release --> here it is: www.videofitnesscoach.com. My new BEFORE & AFTER PICTURES are on there too!
CLICK HERE FOR BARNES AND NOBLE
They also have a section with some former bestsellers at 50-70% savings: BARNES AND NOBLE CLEARANCE
I also saw some Easter books, DVD's and games for kids: EASTER SPECIALS
HAVE FUN SHOPPING! HAVE A FIT DAY!
ANITA
P.S. I totally redesigned my website for my new book release --> here it is: www.videofitnesscoach.com. My new BEFORE & AFTER PICTURES are on there too!
March 11, 2009
Help! The High School Reunion Detective Squad found me!
| (Darn Facebook!) They are trying to say we all graduated 30 years ago... I wrote back, you guys might be 30 years older but I'm not! hee hee :) In spite of that, I thought I'd do some digging to see if there are any helpful hints on the internet for preparing for your 30-Year Class Reunion! Read on.... Get Fit Quick For Your High School Reunion With 5 Training Secrets by: Christine O'Kelly Dreading your high school reunion? Afraid that you're not as slender or muscular as you were in your younger years? Whether you have months to go or only weeks before the big day, these five training secrets will help you lose weight, gain muscle, and get fit in time to look great in front of all your old classmates. Treadmills and elliptical cardio Never underestimate the power of aerobic training. Just adding thirty minutes of physical activity a day creates tremendous increases in endurance, speed, weight loss, and physical tone. Although most people believe that you can only gain muscle through weight training, treadmills are the key to toned calves, thighs, and buttocks. Lose weight with your diet Looking for a diet quick fix to get fit for the big day? Instead of drastically cutting calories, cut out the foods that tend to cause bloat. Avoid sugar, starches, and grains. Stick to fresh fruits and vegetables, which are easily digested and tend to decrease water retention. You might also want to consider getting a toning body wrap right before the big day: your skin cells naturally hold a significant amount of water, and a body wrap can pull that water out, deflating the skin cells and creating a temporary slimming effect. These wraps are particularly effective for large legs and arms, but will work on almost any part of the body. Gain muscle with regular strength training The best way to get fit for your reunion is with targeted, focused strength training. Careful research will reveal the exercises that target your problem areas, and a good selection of free weights will allow you to do almost any exercise you will encounter. Take advantage of the resources you have, and let them help you reach your fitness goals. Always be careful not to overstress yourself. As your body gains muscle, you want to nurture yourself, not pull a muscle. With proper care and a well-designed plan, you'll get fit quickly. Do cardio in your own home Many people underestimate the value of having cardio equipment right on hand. However, the number one factor that stops people from exercising isn't a lack of desire, but a lack of time. Few gyms are open really late, and even fewer are open long hours on weekends. Busy people just don't have the time to work out as they would like, and end up having to skip as often as they can make it. Even if you choose to hire an in-home personal trainer, an elliptical or treadmill is a good supplement for the days when your trainer isn't there. Take your workout outside When you move out of your home or gym and into the great outdoors, the conditions will present a whole new set of challenges. Regular outdoor workouts are a key component of any get fit plan. If you want to lose weight fast, go running in your local park. The changing terrain will help you burn away the pounds, and the scenery will be a fun and refreshing change. CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE BLOG HOME PAGE |
March 1, 2009
February 3, 2009
Nothing to do with Fitness, but INSPIRATIONAL and UPLIFTING!
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January 31, 2009
OPRAH SAYS 'THE BEAN IS YOUR FRIEND'
| By Cindy Kleckner, R.D., L.D., Cooper Clinic at Craig Ranch NutritionDepartment Is it a meat? Is it a vegetable? Some would say all of the above. With names like Adzuki, Cannellini, Garbanzo, Navy, and Cranberry, the humble bean is a marvel of bio-engineering. Beans are nutritious, versatile, economical and come in a multitude of varieties. Why should we increase our consumption of this the venerable plant protein? To enhance diet quality. Beans are a nutrient-rich food that provide good nutrition in fewer calories. They also provide protein and iron, which classifies them in the Meat and Bean Group. Unlike other high protein counterparts, beans are low-fat, free of saturated fats and cholesterol. Beans are plant-based food providing excellent fiber, folate and manganese and good source of copper, magnesium, iron and potassium. Beans are actually categorized as vegetables in the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. MyPyramid categorizes beans in both the Vegetable Group and the Meat and Bean Group. Beans and other legumes have more fiber and protein than any other vegetable. Visit www.VegetableWithMore.com for more information. For a 2,000 calorie diet, MyPyramid recommends 3 cups of legumes, such as beans, each week, or about ½ cup each day. That is much more than the average American is currently eating. The Cooper Clinic Nutrition Department recommends starting a new family tradition of eating beans on "Meatless Mondays," in an attempt to meet this guideline. From a robust soup, to a refreshing side dish, to topping a salad to a creamy dip, no healthy diet should be without! Try Crunchy Garbanzo Beans, an excellent snack from www.bushbeans.com. Or check out the Black Bean Slaw Burger recipe in this newsletter. Beans are delicious, life-sustaining little packages of near-royalty in the world of nutrition. One of the oldest cultivated crops, beans have played a compelling role in regional and global food traditions. Most recently this versatile vegetable has taken the spotlight as one of today's biggest food trends, meeting culinary criteria for ethical eating, environmentally friendly and sustainable agriculture. Beans are perfect choice for adding flavor, texture, satiety and nutrient value to everyday menu planning! They are quick and easy to prepare, available year round and adaptable to numerous cuisines. And did I say taste great? Many people inquire if there is a difference between dry beans and canned beans. There is no difference. The term "dry beans" is an agricultural term for bean seeds that are allowed to dry in their pods until fully matured and harvested. Canned beans and unhydrated beans are both dry beans. The main difference is that canned beans are a quick, easy and recipe-ready. For people concerned about the sodium content of beans, studies show that rinsing canned beans can reduce the sodium content by 40 percent. Beans contain complex sugars called oligosaccharides. When the body lacks the necessary enzymes to digest them, so the stomach passes them along to the large intestine. There, they break down and from gases. Many solutions to this problem have been proposed such as soaking and boiling beans which leaches out most of the oligosaccharides; adding baking soda to the boiling water; and adding a Mexican Herb, Epazote during cooking. Commercial remedies like BEANO also work by adding the necessary enzyme to help digest the oligosaccharides into our system, which reduces or eliminates the gas. More information can be found at www.beanogas.com. A few of the latest trends on the horizon are heirloom beans providing unique textures and flavors available from specialty retailers. Organic whole bean powder technology enables dairy foods to be fortified with soy providing added health benefits without aftertaste. And an option in formulating foods that need a fat replacer is butter bean powder, made from large lima beans, known as butter beans. They are cooked, dried and screened into varying degrees of fineness to yield an opaque colored powder with a slight buttery flavor. Enjoy the incredible versatile bean in your meal routine! |
January 21, 2009
20 BEST EXERCISE TIPS
Be consistent
Set a daily schedule and keep to it. In no time, you will feel so good you won't want to change it.
Check your pulse
Use a heart rate monitor, or count the pulse at your wrist for 15 sec. and multiply by 4. Aim for 50-75% of your maximal heart rate.
Consult your doctor
Before starting exercise, see your doctor if you are over 45, overweight, or have high blood pressure or other medical problems.
Exercise every day
It is easier to maintain an every day schedule of exercise, and you will get greater health benefits, compared with just 3 times per week.
Exercise in the morning
Morning exercise sets you up for a day of increased energy and mental focus, and its easier to stick to a regular schedule.
Exercise to lose weight
Regular exercise, of at least 60 minutes per day, is an essential component of any weight loss program.
Exercise to prevent weight gain
Many people need 60 minutes a day of moderate physical exercise to prevent weight gain.
Get a buddy!
A buddy will keep you on track, 'cause you won't want to let your buddy down. Get a dog!
Your pet can be your exercise buddy. Take her for a walk, jog, rollerblade, or swim. You will both feel better.
Get an instructor
If you are just starting a workout routine, a personal fitness instructor can help you create a program that is right for you.
Increase the intensity
Keep yourself challenged, and progress toward your goal by increasing the intensity of your workouts.
It's not too late to start
No matter your age, physical ability, or physical activity level, some form of physical activity is right for everyone.
Moderate exercise
Physical activity is MODERATE if you feel your heart beating faster, but you are not breathing hard.
Ramp it up!
The benefits of exercise increase as you increase from 30 - 90 minutes of exercise each day.
Schedule your exercise
Plan for and schedule a fitness break every day.
Start small!
Begin with 10-20 minutes of exercise, then build up in 10 minute increments as you gain stamina.
Strengthen your bones
By training with weights or resistance machines, you will increase or maintain the strength of your bones.
Take baby steps
Don't try to change your life overnight - start with small changes, and work up gradually.
Use your lunch hour
Spend half your lunch hour taking a fitness break.
Vigorous exercise
Physical activity is VIGOROUS if you feel your heart beating faster and you are breathing hard.
Warm up first
Before engaging in any vigorous physical activity, begin with a warm up exercise.
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Set a daily schedule and keep to it. In no time, you will feel so good you won't want to change it.
Check your pulse
Use a heart rate monitor, or count the pulse at your wrist for 15 sec. and multiply by 4. Aim for 50-75% of your maximal heart rate.
Consult your doctor
Before starting exercise, see your doctor if you are over 45, overweight, or have high blood pressure or other medical problems.
Exercise every day
It is easier to maintain an every day schedule of exercise, and you will get greater health benefits, compared with just 3 times per week.
Exercise in the morning
Morning exercise sets you up for a day of increased energy and mental focus, and its easier to stick to a regular schedule.
Exercise to lose weight
Regular exercise, of at least 60 minutes per day, is an essential component of any weight loss program.
Exercise to prevent weight gain
Many people need 60 minutes a day of moderate physical exercise to prevent weight gain.
Get a buddy!
A buddy will keep you on track, 'cause you won't want to let your buddy down. Get a dog!
Your pet can be your exercise buddy. Take her for a walk, jog, rollerblade, or swim. You will both feel better.
Get an instructor
If you are just starting a workout routine, a personal fitness instructor can help you create a program that is right for you.
Increase the intensity
Keep yourself challenged, and progress toward your goal by increasing the intensity of your workouts.
It's not too late to start
No matter your age, physical ability, or physical activity level, some form of physical activity is right for everyone.
Moderate exercise
Physical activity is MODERATE if you feel your heart beating faster, but you are not breathing hard.
Ramp it up!
The benefits of exercise increase as you increase from 30 - 90 minutes of exercise each day.
Schedule your exercise
Plan for and schedule a fitness break every day.
Start small!
Begin with 10-20 minutes of exercise, then build up in 10 minute increments as you gain stamina.
Strengthen your bones
By training with weights or resistance machines, you will increase or maintain the strength of your bones.
Take baby steps
Don't try to change your life overnight - start with small changes, and work up gradually.
Use your lunch hour
Spend half your lunch hour taking a fitness break.
Vigorous exercise
Physical activity is VIGOROUS if you feel your heart beating faster and you are breathing hard.
Warm up first
Before engaging in any vigorous physical activity, begin with a warm up exercise.
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