Salad king Thai islamic noodles.

Sunday—

Sunrise jog/walk two miles around block (8AM)

Sunset jog around track (7PM)

Caloric intake: 1500

Monday—

Sunrise jog/walk two miles around block (8AM)

Gym elliptical for 700kcal approximately 60 minutes (4PM)

Sunset jog around track (7PM)

Yoga

Caloric intake: 1500

Tuesday—

Sunrise jog/walk two miles around block (8AM)

Gym elliptical for 700kcal approximately 60 minutes (4PM)

Sunset jog around track (7PM)

Caloric intake: 1500

Wednesday—

Sunset jog around track (7PM)

Yoga

Caloric intake: 1300

Thursday—

Sunrise jog/walk two miles around block (8AM)

Gym elliptical for 700kcal approximately 60 minutes (4PM)

Sunset jog around track (7PM)

Caloric intake: 1500

Friday—

Sunrise jog/walk two miles around block (8AM)

Afternoon jog around track*

Yoga

*Optional dependent on weather

Caloric intake: 1300

Saturday—

He shall rest

Caloric intake: 1300

Today is National HIV Testing day. I encourage EVERYONE to make sure they know their status. Being positive myself completely altered my life and perception on love and sex. Being safe is a MUST.

Vitamin D is the most important vitamin to take:

Some consider vitamin D to be the most important vitamin to take.  Here is why.

DIET PILLS!!!

• act on brain to reduce appetite by interfering with neutotransmitter levels
• originally addictive amphetamines (speed)
• now they are milder amphetamines
• affect lots more than appetite

This is not rational medicine.

1. don’t know how brain works.
2. or appetite.
3. or what the drugs to do brain.
4. or what the bad side effects could be.

EXAMPLE:

• phentermine + fenfluramine
• approved separately as diet pills 20 years ago
• MDs begin to prescriev in combination
• 1997: causes heart valve damage

CURRENTLY

• hunger/feeding behavior controlled by hormones in hypothalamus
• pharmaceutical companies studying drugs that mimic/block effects
• lots of effort, no results (yet)

Source: Yale University MB&B 300: Biochemistry, Lipid Metabolism Lecture by Michael Koelle (2010-11-09)

Whether you’re a new cycling fan or a seasoned pro, everyone goes for a reason. What do you love about indoor cycling?

Please??

okay sooooo today

I want to be happy :) 

think positive!!

I need to do some cardio and before i go I got to use some cream soooo i smell nice and clean hahahahaha

so i will go for a nice run, it will be fun :)

then i think i will do

either pop pilates or a workout video whatever !!

this will be awesome!

and i will have a nice healthy lunch and it will be great !!!

woooooo motivation :)

Today will be good 

Back Support Cushions:

Article by James Minnie at 2011-06-27 16:55:44

My dreaded Week 22 weigh-in

I’m gonna cut out the regular mumbo jumbo and just tell you NO CHANGE.  204.9 last week, 204.9 this week.  No change.

Actually, that’s misleading.  There was a lot of change.  I had a 2lb loss! …Preceded by a 2lb gain.  So…you know.

And I’m totally blaming it all on last weekend.  I ate too much on Saturday, because I got to WI late and didn’t know they’d still have dinner ready at that hour.  Then I had a crepe in the morning.  A small one, but a crepe nonetheless.  Then I had a burger patty, unknown fat/lean content, with an unidentified slice of cheese on it.  Lettuce and tomatoes were not provided for burgers, but at least I brought my own bread.  Yeah, the redeeming quality.  My whole grain slimwiches.  Yay.  And TONS of grapes and strawberries.  Healthy in moderation, but way too much sugar in mass quantities.  But there was not too much else available, as far as things I’d think about eating.  I don’t want to blame my family for not providing good choices (they were otherwise so hospitable, so I’d hate to raise a stink), but this is where that leads me:

I just think that goes to show how important it is that family members (the ones who live with you, at least) are totally on board with your eating habits. Even if their diet isn’t the same as yours, at least to have them fully educated on your nutritional needs makes a world of difference.  It’s one thing to be able to draw a line between generally healthy and unhealthy things, but the weight loss often comes down to the nitty gritty:  the grey area where people won’t educate themselves if it’s not their life that’s doing the changing.  There’s a difference between healthy foods and diet foods, and you need to make sure the people providing your meals understand what that means, in the context of your diet.  For example, corn is a seemingly healthy veggie.  However, I don’t eat it because of the high starch content, among other things.  My family didn’t know that, and why would they without me telling them?  You can’t assume people will know what you need.  Let them know how deeply important your nutritional needs are.  Maybe you can make a difference in their lives as well.

Being obese should never be acceptable

For your health’s sake.

Amplify’d from getbetterhealth.com

Accepting Different Body Types, But Not Embracing Obesity

I just learned (yes, I’m a little late to the party) about the Body Shop anti-barbie controversy from a post on Facebook. The ad to the left has been banned from most countries, because it was believed to be in bad taste. For me, it raises some very interesting questions. First of all, it’s been my experience that the media has been relentless in its portrayal of feminine beauty as being a dress size zero. This is an unattainable goal for most of us, and a very narrow view of what is truly attractive and physically healthy. I can’t imagine how many young girls feel deeply flawed when they compare themselves to Barbie et al. If unchecked, that self-doubt and insecurity can become a lifelong self-esteem issue or worse. Eating disorders are becoming more and more common, and carry with them the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. That being said, I’ve often had mixed feelings about the few “love your body as it is” campaigns* that have tried to push back against the rail-thin ideal. While we all have different body types, it’s still not healthy to be obese. Just as our favorite pets are born with different natural shapes (Chihuahuas, Whippets, Golden Retrievers, and Great Danes), we humans are different sizes too. But that doesn’t mean it’s “ok” to be excessively fat. I’m sure we can all think of examples of dogs that are over-fed and under-exercised. They frequently have (or are developing) health problems because of it. So, I think that it’s good to have this conversation – beauty comes in many shapes and sizes. But I don’t want us to go too far and become complacent about health and fitness. Being the “right size” for our build is an important part of preventing certain weight-related illnesses like high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, and heart disease. There is no room for “discrimination” against those who are working towards a healthier body, be they obese or otherwise. But, let’s not go too far in accepting an unhealthy lifestyle. Barbie is not the ideal, but I don’t think Ruby (above) is either. How do you feel about this campaign? *I think the Dove campaign is a notable exception. All the women in the ad below are different shapes/sizes without being obese. Read more at getbetterhealth.com

 

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We’re showcasing these images of pudgy domesticated critters because they’re sure to make you smile — but also to share the signs of unhealthy weight gain and some tips for how you can respond.

Food Nutrition Information

Apples Contain vitamin E, which improves endurance and stamina of muscles and nerves, and protects the respiratory system from toxins. Also a good source of vitamins A and C, biotin, folic acid and quercetin, an antioxidant that helps lower fat and cholesterol.

Beetroot Reputed to be one of the best liver cleansing vegetables, it also helps nourish the nervous system and brain with manganese, magnesium and folate.

Broccoli Is high in folate and vitamins A and C, as well as calcium and phosphorous, which help build and maintain strong bones. It also helps stimulate the liver.

Cabbage High in vitamin C and calcium. An excellent source of chlorine and sulphur, which expel waste and cleans the blood.

Carrots Packed with nutrients including vitamins A and C; believed to cleanse, nourish and stimulate the body, particularly the liver, kidneys and digestive system.

Celery A recognised diuretic and laxative, and the richest vegetable source of sodium with more than 120mg per 100 grams.

Cherries Food for the blood with iron, copper and manganese, plus vitamins A and C. They help remove toxins from the kidneys, live and digestive system.

Chickpeas A good source of fibre and calcium for healthy bones, phosphorous for healthy kidneys and nerves, and potassium, which nourishes muscles.

Cucumber Contains high levels of vitamin E, essential for healthy heart muscles, and iodine for healthy hair, skin, nails and teeth. Helps prevent water retention. Ginger Cleans, stimulates and rejuvenates the digestive system.

Grapes Contain high levels of manganese, the ‘memory mineral’ which nourishes the nervous system, helps maintain sex hormone production and assists in the formation of healthy red bloods cells. A good source of silicon, which helps circulation, prevents nervous exhaustion and is essential for healthy skin, hair and teeth.

Lemons An excellent source of phosphorous, requied for the repair and healthy functioning of the nervous system. Also a good source of sodium, which assists in proper elimination of waste and cleansing of the lymphatic systim, and helps stimulate the liver and gallbladder.

Melons High in sodium to help clense the kidneys. Also contain a host of other minerals including calcium, phosphorous, potassoim, iron and zinc, as well as vitamins A and C.

Onions A good source of silicon, which can promote better blood circulation and prevent nervous and mental fatigue. Also contain potent antiviral and antibacterial nutrients.

Oranges Loaded with vitamin C. Also contain calcium and phosphorous, which combined, help protect the body from infections and viruses.

Papaya One of the richest sources of the enzyme papain, which is essential to protein digestion. Also an excellent source of vitamins A and C.

Parsley Stimulates the kidneys to eliminate toxic waste.

Peaches A good source of vitamin A, important for healthy skin, good eyesight and protection from the effects of stress and environmental toxins. Vitamin A also protects the lung and respiratory tract from infection.

Pears Contain cleaning minerals including potassium, sodium, iron calcium, magnesium and manganese. Also contain sodium, which is required regularly for proper elimination of carbon dioxide in the lungs.

Pineapples Contain bromelain, which has anti-inflammatory properties and helps the body digest protein.

Strawberries Contain ellagic acid that may have anti-carcinogenic effects. Contain 1 and a half times as much vitamin C as most citrus fruits and are also a good source of iron.

Tomatoes Contain chlorine, an acid mineral that stimulates the liver to filter out waste products. Helps with the production of gastric juices, maintenance of correct fluid levels and reduction of excess fat.

The Honey Coated Hit Man

There are some very serious bittersweet truths about “Added Sugars” that I feel you...

People Are Afraid To Weigh Themselves

A survey of 3000 people was conducted for the Co-Operative Pharmacy that has revealed that most people who are overweight or obese underestimate how much they weigh. In fact 1/5th of the people were unaware that being overweight can raise the chances of getting heart diseases. 60% of the sample didn't even know that being obese increases the risk of having cancer and many other fatal diseases.

This has raised the alarm for the health services that people are not aware of what should be their ideal weight and are quite happy being ignorant of the serious risks related to being overweight.

People are embarassed to discuss the obesity issues some how. In fact, most of them are afraid of weighing themselves. They don't want to know how much they weigh to begin with. According to a study published in The Lancet, British women were the fattest of all in any major western European nation.

Well, it is about time that the British people should seriously think about their weight issues. I mean they are just hurting themselves in the process and making their over all genes unstable with such carelessness. They are lucky to have so many options to work out and do physical activities to keep their weight under control. I am amazed they don't bother at all about their weight. I remember the story that my sister shared about that very fat girl from UK also. I remember UK is one place where you walk so much you are bound to stay fit and healthy. But people have become lazy I guess.