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Body Image is defined as the mental representation of
your physical self at any given point in time. Body
image refers to how you see yourself, how you feel
others perceive you, and what you believe about your
physical appearance. Body image is influenced more by
self-esteem than by how physically attractive you are to
others. It is how YOU feel about in your body.
While you are looking around for a workout partner in
order to get fit, just a hand shake away is one in form
of mother and/or a daughter. Age doesn't matter if you
have a daughter who is a pre-schooler, grade schooler,
teenager and so on. As we go on to celebrate "Mother's
Day", check out the article on Workout Tips for
mother-daughter duo.
Happy Mother's Day,
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If you look "flat" and you're not getting a pump,
usually the problem is not enough carbohydrates. This is
most likely to occur while you are on a strict, low
carbohydrate diet and you are also doing a high volume
of cardiovascular training.
Your body can store approximately 400 grams of
carbohydrate in your muscles. This storage form of
carbohydrate is called glycogen. Glycogen literally
"fills up" your muscles. When you are in heavy training
(such as four miles of running plus weights every day),
the cardio burns up all the glycogen from your muscles.
If you don't eat enough carbohydrate to replenish it,
your muscles will look "flat." Depletion of muscle
glycogen actually causes your muscles to "deflate."
Your muscles could be likened to balloons and glycogen
to air. Pump up a balloon full of air and the balloon
stretches and expands to its capacity.
That's what happens to you when your glycogen is full.
The muscle is harder, the muscle is bigger, and the skin
is tighter. When you let some air out of a balloon, the
balloon "deflates" and gets smaller, flatter and softer.
So it is with your muscles.
Most people think carbs are fattening and that all carbs
are bad, so they cut back severely, or worse yet, they
cut them out completely. This is a big mistake! Low
carbs equals low energy and a flat, "un-pumped"
appearance. True, too many carbs can make you fat, but
so can too much of any food. The fact is, you need carbs
to train hard!
So here's the "secret". Eat carbs in moderation. Not
Zero carbs. Not High carbs - moderate carbs. Reduce your
carbs slightly, especially at night.
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Turning positive
In every life there is plenty of time and energy
available for magnificent success and achievement. Yet
too often that energy is wasted on unproductive,
negative pursuits.
The next time you feel yourself becoming negative, stop
and consider what would happen if you applied that
negative energy in a positive direction. Imagine what
would happen if you simply turned it around, and put it
to work for you instead of against you.
A car that is traveling 70 miles per hour toward the
north can be easily stopped, turned around and heading
70 miles per hour toward the south. In the same way, you
can control your own personal energy to that it moves
you toward your goals and dreams rather than away from
them.
Instead of bitterly complaining, transform your
complaints into useful and productive suggestions.
Instead of being envious, transform that envy into
positive admiration. Rather than wasting your time with
worry, make use of your time with action.
Instead of getting destructively angry, become
creatively determined. The energy is already there,
ready for you to use. Just imagine what can happen when
you make sure it flows in a positive direction.
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"Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself.
Do not lose courage in considering your own
imperfection, but instantly see about remedying them -
every day begin the task anew."
– St.
Francis de Sales
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Healthy Recipe
Cumin Crusted Salmon
Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients:
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. coriander
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lb. wild salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 8
strips
• 1 Tbsp. canola oil
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• Lemon wedges, for garnish
Directions:
1. In medium mixing bowl combine
cumin, paprika, coriander, salt and pepper.
2. Coat salmon strips completely with cumin mix.
3. Heat large skillet brushed with canola oil over
medium-high heat for 30 seconds. Gently place fish
strips in hot skillet. Sear strips until crusty and
salmon is cooked through 6-10 minutes.
4. Top with a sprinkle of cilantro, garnish with lemon
wedges and serve.
Nutritional Information: (per portion)
Calories: 170 Kcal,
total fat- 10 g (1 g saturated fat),
carbohydrate- 0 g,
protein- 20 g,
sodium-190 mg.
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Workout Tips for mother-daughter duo
While you are looking around for a workout partner in
order to get fit, just a hand shake away is one in form
of mother and/or a daughter. Age doesn't matter if you
have a daughter who is a pre-schooler, grade schooler,
teenager and so on. This will not help in building your
physical fitness but what you stand to gain is a
emotional bonding which will only get stronger with time
and age.
Stop blaming genetics and lack of time for un-wanted
weight gain. Its actually the choices we make daily all
the while we are growing up like--what we eat, how
active we stay--are the things that need to be
controlled. Don't give up, its NOW or EVER.
There are number of activities you get involved in,
well, check out some of the suggestions.
Learn more about this article
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