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Our bodies are
genetically conditioned on how we lose or gain
weight. Interestingly enough, the first place where
we gain weight is the last place where we lose it.
We cannot reduce only the part we do not like. Once
we lose fat from our body, we lose inches everywhere
even where we do not want to lose. This week we
focus on Tummy Exercise Myths and what are
the facts behind them.
Enjoy good health,
Namita Nayyar, AFI |
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The strength of the transverse abdominal muscles
during pregnancy are crucial in providing support for the growing uterus and
back as well as pushing the baby out during delivery.
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Choose your attitude
Choose Your Attitude For The Day When You Wake Up.
Have you analyzed, how you usually wake up in the morning? Hit the alarm (or
the snooze button a dozen times), stretch a little, and drag down to the shower?
Welcome the new day with a smile or feed your mind with a positive thought to
last all day long.
Pay attention the next few mornings to your
attitude. What are you thinking when you get up? Can't stand the thought of
going to work? Or are you going to make the best of your day?
Make a habit of beginning the day with a
smile promising that you are going to take a step in the direction of
healthy living even if that includes 10 min jog or having a nutritious
breakfast. Fill your mind and body with positive energy, just does it.
Note: WF Members receive motivation like
this in their e-mail box every Monday morning! Those of you looking for added
motivation, can go ahead to download Free motivational Wallpaper Changer at
http://www.womenfitness.net/downloads.htm
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"Quality is never an
accident; it is always the result of high intention,
sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful
execution; it represents the wise choice of many
alternatives."
~ Willam A. Foster |
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Creamy Carrot Soup
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients:
2 tsp canola oil
1.20 lb carrots, peeled and chopped
1 celery stick, sliced
2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1�-cup lowfat soymilk
1 onion, medium, chopped
2 vegetable stock cubes
2�-cup water
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Directions:
Heat oil in a large saucepan. Saut� onion until soft.
Add carrot, potato, celery, water, stock cubes and ginger. Bring to the boil;
then cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender.
Cool, then process in food processor until smooth.
Gradually add soymilk, processing until well combined.
Reheat before serving
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
Calories: 155 Kcal
Kilojoules: 640 kJ
Fat: 5.0 g
Carbohydrates: 21.0 g
Protein: 6.0 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 810 mg
Saturated Fat: 0.0 g
Fiber: 0.0 g
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Tummy Exercise Myths
Our bodies are genetically conditioned on how we lose or gain weight.
Interestingly enough, the first place where we gain weight is the last place
where we lose it. We cannot reduce only the part we do not like. Once we lose
fat from our body, we lose inches everywhere even where we do not want to lose.
The problem with tummy muscles is that we do not generally exercise this muscle
in daily life. It is not greatly challenged from climbing stairs, bending,
stretching or walking. We, therefore, have to make a special effort to encourage
it to come back into line. The movements have to be small and controlled and
depend on the effort put in by the exerciser to get really good results.
Secondly during pregnancy, as the baby grows inside the muscle (transverse) is
pushed forward. A huge amount of stretching is going on and tends to leave the
muscle loose and hanging forward after the birth. It is essentially the lack of
strength left in this muscle which allows the tummy to sit in that rather round
forward position Mothers would recognise from after birth.
In all cases it is the lack of exercise for this muscle which causes it to
become loose and give the �pot bellied� appearance.
Myth No: 1
By doing some midsection exercises one can reduce "love handles".
Fact
You cannot reduce fat from a certain targeted area of your body just by using
exercise alone. And the abdominal area is no exception. So if you want to get a
flat stomach and to reveal your abs, losing the fat covering them is the way to
go. And the only way to do this is to lose fat proportionately from your entire
body by burning more calories than you consume.
Click here, to
read the complete article on
Elliptical trainer: for
an impact free workout. |
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More Articles:
Elliptical trainers are exercise equipment that
combine the movements of the stair climber, treadmill, and the exercise bike
into one. The basic features of elliptical machines include the drive system,
the resistance system and the stride length. Read more about Elliptical
trainer: for a impact free workout at
http://www.womenfitness.net/elliptical_trainer.htm
Our body dislikes staying still for
long. The longer you're still, the more tension that accumulates
from being in one position. If you're stuck behind a desk for that
long, you can do some simple exercises while sitting or standing. No
special skills or equipment is needed. You can take a break every
couple of hours to "desk"ercise. Read more about Deskercise:
exercise at your desk at
http://www.womenfitness.net/desk_exercise.htm
Weight gain and water retention during
pregnancy cause significant physical changes that often lead to foot
discomfort. Alteration in center of gravity due to weight gain can
add pressure to the knees and feet. Posture and alignment can shift,
and everyday movements like lifting, sitting, standing, and walking
can be affected. Read more about Pregnancy and Your Feet at
http://www.womenfitness.net/preg_feet.htm |
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