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Strength Training Program Design Part III: Continuous Progression

admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:55:06 +0000

A while back we looked at two parts of strength training program design. Part I dealt with the basics of programming, while Part II focused on different splits. Today we will examine some of the training variables that allow you to see continual progress, and remain injury resistant. Continue reading…

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Why Do Some People Achieve and Others Don’t? [Forum]

admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:47:55 +0000

Doesn’t it make you wonder how some people are more successful in achieving a healthy mind and body than others? I remember asking myself why this is. Why do some give up only after a couple of months in wanting to transform their bodies to a fit and healthy state, and on the other hand what does it really take to continue a fit lifestyle and wellbeing. The main problem i see with people attempting to get fit and not succeeding is that they do not leave their comfort zone. If you want real results you better start real training. Now this doesn’t mean you have to start living like a monk, but rather taking the grip of responsibility in life. Why not look after our bodies… we are worth it right? When exercising this doesn’t mean half heartedly walking of a treadmill for 45mins with not pushing yourself for results. A great saying that i remember hearing some years back was “You can’t get someone else to do the pushup’s for you” Meaning you need to go out and experience this challenge and conquer it by yourself. Growth Is Key Whenever i workout or training in martial arts i am always looking to stretch myself and my learning. People with exercising should not avoid the discomfort of having to work a little to get the results they originally set out to achieve. So understand that this is where the growth in us lies, not just in health but everything we want to have. After some time i had come to some conclusion that the ones who are out there kicking butt with a great success and growing themselves from the inside out are the ones who are taking the bull by the horns rather than running away. So go ahead, grab the bull by the horns and take that ride. How do you know until you try?

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Am I Being Unrealistic? [Forum]

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:38:44 +0000

i’m 5′7″ and weight 160 right now, down from 172 in 7 weeks. I guess I get discouraged with the rate I’m losing weight. My goal weight is 145. I wonder if I’m being to unrealistic about it? Does anyone have any advice?

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How Can I Get Through This Plateau? [Forum]

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:18:03 +0000

Hi! I started my weight loss journey about 10 months ago. I have lost 70 pounds so far. I started out at 270, I am 5′2″ and 32 years old. This is my current exercise schedule: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday I do 1 hour of zumba. On Tuesday, Thursday and Friday’s I walk about 1 mile and on Sunday’s I walk 3-4 miles. I eat about 1500 calories per day. I have cut out red meat considerably, maybe once a week, stick with chicken, turkey and fish. I don’t drink anything but water, 1 glass of milk a day and 1 cup of coffee a day. Any suggestions on what I can do to push through this plateau, as I still want to lose 65 pounds.

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Ice Cream Van for Dogs Launched in UK

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:00:29 +0000

The London newspaper The Metro greeted the news with “at last” – with, perhaps, a hint of sarcasm. If having your kids begging for an ice cream isn’t enough, how about having your dog pleading with you too? Continue reading…

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Confused About How Many Calories I Need [Forum]

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:13:19 +0000

I am 45, 5′4″ and 206lbs female. I do have a controlled hypothroid condition. I am so confused in how many calories I should eat to lose my weight. I had a calorie point test done which revealed I need 1207 calories per day to sustain bodily function and then it goes on to say that I need 1569 calories to do what ever it is that i do on a day to day basis (excluding exercise). So what is the Resting Metabolic Rate? 1207 or 1569!!!! Which goes into my next question. I consume roughly 1400 to 1500 calories per day and workout 5 days per week and burn (according to my heart rate monitor) 700 calories per workout (that equates to a pound a week….supposedly) My weight is coming off a lot slower than a pound per week. Am I eating too much or not enough???? Some sites say I should eat more, some say i should eat less. One site said I should eat 2400 calories per day…thats insane to me!!!!!

Poll: What Does Your Poo Say About You?

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:00:57 +0000

Yes, you read the title correctly. This post is about what everyone does and what few people like to talk about. In case you didn’t know, the color of feces can tell a lot about the health of the body and the foods that are being consumed. Is it human nature to look or do most people just flush it down? If you’re one that doesn’t notice the color of your poo, you may want to start. Continue reading…

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Afraid I Will Never Eat Above 1000 Calories Again [Forum]

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:52:33 +0000

2 months ago, as soon as I got home from college, I started a 800 – 1000 calorie a day diet, and started doing an intense workout everyday. The good news: I’ve lost 20 pounds! The bad news: What’s next? I know that my diet was very restrictive but it got me the results I’ve been trying to achieve– I’m 120 pounds, I can run 5 miles straight, I look healthy. But every time I have even started to ease up a little on my diet, i’ve jumped up like 5 pounds. And those were moderate attempts, not full out binges. I was wondering what people’s experiences have been with coming off low-calorie diets like mine. It seems like once anybody loses a lot of weight they become these health nuts that can’t just eat normally. I can deal with maybe being a little more food-conscious if it means maintaining my weight. What really worries me is that I’m stuck at this low level intake forever. I want to eat healthily at this weight that I am happy at. Any advice for levelling off after a diet is over?

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Link Time! Marta Montenegro, Dandelion Greens, and More

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:11:49 +0000

The American Health Association reviewed 74 different studies and came up with a specific list of strategies that consistently help people make healthy lifestyle changes. Check them out and see if you’re using them . If you can’t beat ‘em, pick ‘em and eat ‘em — dandelions that is. Dandelion greens are packed with beta carotene, vitamin C, and magnesium . Best of all, you can forage from your own. Just make sure you’re finding them in a clean yard where chemicals are not applied to the grass. Continue reading…

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How Can I Overcome My Chocolate Addiction? [Forum]

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:20:13 +0000

I am trying to lose weight but the thing is I am a chocolate addict. I cant seem to stop myself from having one. It has been my snacks. Its like if I don’t have chocs I feel like I’m going to faint in doing my workout routine. Is there any solution to this? Like if you wanna quit smoking you get a gum and for coffee you have tea.

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