REJUVENATE NOW!!!!!: 05/30/08

Friday, May 30, 2008

Cutting Edge Fitness: Burn the Fat and Enjoy the Great Weather

Cutting Edge Fitness: Burn the Fat and Enjoy the Great Weather
By Craig Ballantyne
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When the nice weather rolls around, a lot of people start doing slow, boring cardio workouts outside. But if they really wanted to get more results in less time, they would be better off doing higher intensity interval training either by running or on a bike.
Research shows that intervals are even more effective than slow cardio workouts (like jogging) for fat loss. In addition, for distance runners, intervals of 2-5 minutes are very helpful for improving performance.

But for fat loss workouts, I tend to use a nice simple 30-second interval length for fat burning benefits. As you change the interval length, you change the way your body responds to the training.
To get the most out of your training program and fat burning efforts, make sure you:
Finish each interval workout with stretching for the tight muscle groups only.
Perform the interval sessions 3 times per week.

Change your interval training workouts every 4 weeks.
Here is a sample interval workout.
Warm up for 5 minutes.
Work at an 8/10 level of intensity for 60 seconds. (A 10/10 intensity is running for your life, so adjust accordingly). Your heart rate should be near maximal by the end of the interval.
Follow that with active rest for 60 seconds at a 3/10 level of intensity. (Active rest means walking or pedaling at a very slow rate.)

Repeat for 6 intervals. Finish with 5 minutes of cool-down exercise at 3/10 level of intensity.
With this simple workout, you can enjoy the great outdoors while making the most of your exercise time.

Cutting Edge Fitness: Burn the Fat and Enjoy the Great Weather

Five Tips For Aging Backwards

Five Tips For Aging Backwards
By Jackie Silver
I like to think of myself as the "anti-aging Petri dish." I try as many of the latest, greatest products, services and procedures for turning back the clock as I can — and I tell everyone what works for me. As a correspondent on a syndicated TV show, a contributor to a weekly radio program, and a blabbermouth — I have plenty of opportunities to spread the word.
Getting older may be beyond our control, but how we age is not. I, personally, am Aging Backwards. I am almost 50 years old and I still get asked for ID to buy wine — something I consider a real compliment!
I like to find unique ways to look at ordinary situations — and I've compiled my secrets, tips and shortcuts into my forthcoming book, Aging Backwards. Here are a few tips you can try right away that will start you on your way to rediscovering your youth.
1. Keep your brain sharp.

According to the Mayo Clinic,1 "The secret to memory improvement may be something you already know is good for you: exercise." According to researchers, "Exercise can increase your brainpower, help put off normal aging-related memory loss and, perhaps, even prevent dementia and Alzheimer's disease." That's powerful stuff.
You've also heard that working crossword puzzles, Sudoku puzzles, and other brain teasers can help keep your brain sharp. Here's one you may not have thought of: memorize numbers. I spend a lot of time in my car, so I like to take the opportunity to train my brain at the red lights.

With the advent of cell phones and PDAs, we don't have to remember phone numbers the way we did only 10 or 20 years ago. When I get to the red lights, I memorize phone numbers on the billboards. I’m not going to call them — it’s mostly realtors and personal injury attorneys where I drive, but I keep my brain sharp by practicing memorization.

2. Give back for health and longevity.

Sir Francis Bacon, philosopher and statesman, said way back in the 1500s, "The best part of beauty is that which no picture can express." Volunteering makes us feel wonderful on the inside and that inner glow radiates to the outside.
Studies show that giving back can have numerous health benefits. The Corporation for National and Community Service released its most recent report on the health benefits of volunteering, which showed that, "States with higher volunteer rates also have better health and that there is a significant statistical relationship between states with higher volunteer rates and lower incidents of mortality and heart disease."

3. Ease into better eating habits.

The best way to achieve weight loss and optimal health is with a diet rich in protein and healthy fats and consisting of low glycemic carbohydrates. If your eating habits are way off, here's a way you can ease into changing your diet for the better — start with portion control. Portions in America are way too large and that has been shown to contribute to the obesity epidemic.
A study conducted by nutritional experts found that, "The largest excess over USDA standards (700%) occurred in the cookie category, but cooked pasta, muffins, steaks and bagels exceeded USDA standards by 480%, 333%, 224%, and 195%, respectively."
Instead of "super-sizing," try "half-sizing." I knew a girl in high school, Frederica, who lost 50 pounds over the summer break. I asked her how she did it and she told me, "I just ate half of everything I wanted." It all starts with portion control.

4. Use visualization and keep stress levels low.

Can what we think actually affect our bodies? It’s called the “mind/body connection” and according to researchers it can have a real effect on our health. The American Academy of Family Physicians’4 web site lists a number of ailments that can be attributed directly to stress, including back pain, chest pain, high blood pressure, insomnia, stiff neck, and shortness of breath, to name a few.
One of my best secrets for keeping my stress level low is to use earplugs. I carry them wherever I go. Not only do they block out stressful surroundings and noise levels, but they also allow me to focus on my breathing, a proven meditation technique.

5. Trick yourself into exercising.

I'm one of the lucky ones — I love to exercise. But even I can fall into the "couch potato rut" every now and then. When that happens, I put on my cutest workout outfit and tell myself I'm just going to play along. I'm not really going to exercise. In fact, I'm just going to the gym to check out the buff guys. I'll take a class or hop on the elliptical machine with the intention of faking it, but five or ten minutes into the workout I find renewed energy I didn't even know I had and I'm going full speed ahead. Try it!
Experts say it takes 21 to 28 days to form a new habit or break an old one. Try these tips, make them into habits, and you’ll be on your way to recapturing your youth. As I like to say, “It’s never too late or too early to start Aging Backwards.”
References:
1.http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/memory-improvement/HA00085
2.http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=6873.http://www.nyu.edu/education/nutrition/PDFS/young-nestle.pdf 4.http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/mental/782.html

ORACION MARAVILLOSA

Las estrellas no luchan para brillar, los rios no luchan para fluir, y tú nunca tendrás que luchar para sobresalir en la vida, porque tú mereces lo mejor. Aférrate a tus sueños y ellos estarán bien contigo... Amén. Los ojos que leen este mensaje no verán el mal. La mano que envía este mensaje a otros, no trabajará en vano,
la boca que dice Amén a esta oración, reirá por siempre, permanecerá en el amor de Dios. Tu sueño no morirá, tus planes no fallarán, tu destino no será abortado,
y el deseo de tu corazón será concedido en el nombre de Jesús. Amén. El dinero sabrá tu nombre y dirección, antes del fin de este mes. Nadie va al río temprano en la mañana y trae agua sucia. Al levantarte esta mañana, que tu vida sea limpia, calmada y clara, como el agua fresca de la mañana. Que la Gracia del Todopoderoso apoye, sostenga y provea, todas tus necesidades, de acuerdo a Su riqueza en gloria. Amén. Ama al Señor. Ten un día maravilloso en el nombre de Jesús. La voluntad de Dios nunca te llevará,
donde la Gracia de Dios no te proteja. Yo veo algo bueno sucediéndote a ti. Algo que has estado esperando experimentar. Este no es un chiste; tu vas a recibir una visita Divina,que moverá tu vida hacia adelante poderosamente, por el trabajo del Poder imparable de Dios.

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO / LO UNICO QUE TIENES QUE HACER

All you have to do, ________-, is think about what you want often enough that you start talking about it and moving with it, even if you have to fake it.
___________, your job is simple. Even if you only "attempt" to do it, you will have done it. The slightest effort on your side is leveraged 10,000 times on my side. A nod, a wink, a whisper are sometimes all I need; a demonstration that breaks the ice, beginning a domino effect of happy "accidents" and "coincidences."
If you do this, I'll do the rest. It is that easy. I am that powerful. Life is that magical.
Thinking of your smile, The Universe

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Lo unico que tienes que hacer,______________, es pensar en lo que deseas muy frecuentemente, como para que empieces a hablar acerca de y te muevas hacia aquello. AÚN SI DEBES FINGIR al principio.
___________, tu trabajo es simple. Aún si solo "intentas" hacerlo, tu lo habras logrado. El mas ligero esfuerzo de tu parte es palanqueado 10.000 veces en mi lado. Un asentimiento de tu cabeza, un guiño, un suspiro, son a veces lo único que necesito; una demostración que rompa el hielo inicia el "efecto domino" hacia "felices accidentes y coincidencias".
Si haces esto, Yo haré el resto. Es fácil. YO SOY ASÍ DE PODEROSO. LA VIDA ES MAGICA.
Pensando en tu sonrisa,
El Universo

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-- Eduardo Meneses Cevallos.