How to Lose 10 Pounds Fast

hen you just have to fit into that beautiful dress for the party, wedding, or other special event in your life... or you're impatient to wear your favorite pair of jeans to see some old friends... or you just noticed you've put on a few extra pounds and you can't stand the idea of everything feeling just a little too tight: Losing ten pounds quickly is usually one of the first things you want to do.

And believe it or not, it's actually easier to do than you might imagine. You see, losing five or ten pounds quickly is very possible. In fact, most people can do this in just 5-10 days. Here are three ways you can easily lose 5-10 pounds fast:

1. Drop sugars from your diet for a week or two. For some people, all that's needed is to stop having regular white sugar for a short while. Don't put sugar in your coffee or tea, don't drink sugared sodas, and don't eat sugar-laden foods like doughnuts.

If dropping sugar alone doesn't help you start dropping weight, then drop carbs as well: Particularly simple carbs. Carbohydrates turn to sugar in your body, and thus they make you hold onto body weight and fat. Simply by dropping your intake of carbs for a week or two, you can drop as much as 10 pounds in 7 short days.

Now how much weight you lose will depend on how much you drop the carbs - and how well your body responds. Some people can limit their carbs to 100 grams a day and still drop weight quickly, while others may need to limit their carbs to just 20 or 30 grams a day. The point is: Limiting your carb intake for a week or two will almost always cause you to lose weight.

2. Go on a juice or vegetable fast. Juice usually works best here, because your body doesn't have a lot of fiber and bulk to process. It can simply extract the nourishment it needs from the juice.

You need to know though, that juices high in sugar could cause you to not lose weight as quickly. The best way to do a juice fast is to simply drink fresh squeezed lemonade. It's been said that you should sweeten the lemonade with maple syrup instead of sugar or artificial sweetners though, because that adds extra vitamins and minerals your body needs while fasting. You'll also want to take a multi vitamin or herbal combination to help keep your strength up, and to be sure you're not missing any vital nutrients while fasting.

If you choose to do a juice fast, it's extremely important to research it first. You can become very sick if you go on a fast for 1-2 weeks, and then try to go back to normal solid foods all at once. You'll need to gradually ease yourself back into normal eating, so be sure to work that part of the process into your plan. You wouldn't want to fast right up to the day of your big event, only to make yourself sick when you try to enjoy yourself.

3. Take an herbal supplement. An herb like Chickweed for instance, will help curb your appetite. Kelp is an herb that acts like a diuretic: In other words, it helps you shed extra water weight your body may be holding on to. Chlorophyll is an herb that will help your bowels move, and sometimes this alone can help you lose several pounds of weight. You can also expel extra weight through your bowels by taking fiber supplements: Lots of them.

So there you have it: Three easy ways to lose 5-10 pounds quickly - usually in just a week or less. Keep in mind that this weight loss may not be permanent though, because the first week or two of weight loss generally involves losing water weight. We'll cover this point and many more in future articles.

Enjoy a Healthy Breakfast Meal

Healthy Diet Weight Loss For Teens

Healthy diet weight loss is a pretty new approach to losing weight. Nutrition is a matter of pleasure, and a healthy diet should not neglect this aspect. A healthy diet has rules and boundaries. Nutrition - giving your body the nutrients it needs - is important for everyone.

So, here I was with my salmon steak, trying to come up with a really healthy dinner recipe that would tie in with my healthy diet weight loss. I don't mean any of the sugary drinks or so called sports drinks with very low nutritional value that will give you a short-lived blood sugar boost with a letdown and energy crash soon after. I have found that a Healthy Diet alone is not enough to achieve our ideal body image or weight. So, I started to research weight loss and nutrition in the local libraries and I searched the internet for anything I could find.

Physical Activity is the Key

The food group serving size will depend upon various factors like age, activity level, body size and gender. Research has showed that the idea of thin people having a 'fast metabolism' is false; human beings burn energy at quite predictable rates, and gain or loss of weight is mostly to do with calorie intake versus the bodies' basal metabolism (with people with more lean bodyweight burning more calories) as well as (usually to a lesser degree) activity levels; with any long-term excess being stored as fat.

A company with physical activity a healthy diet cannot only extend life expectancy but also quality-of-life. More than 10 percent of patients and 6 percent of the controls admitted to lifetimes devoid of physical activity. The training should follow a very natural course with the implication of the entire system in the physical activity.

Avoid unhealthy foods

Avoid giving unhealthy foods like junk food. Avoid foods that have the words hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated on their labels. Avoid any fad diet that requires eating only certain foods or combinations of foods. Again, check out labels when shopping for food and avoid foods that contain soy or corn oil.

Everybody needs calcium

Get your calcium from low-fat sources, such as skim milk and low-fat yogurt. Dairy products provide a rich source of calcium, necessary for bone health. Good sources include kiwifruit, whole grains, collard greens, dark leafy lettuces (eg, Romaine, Boston, and Bibb), and various types of nuts (eg, filberts, almonds, and sunflower seeds) Calcium is a nutrient that everyone needs, but people with RA may need it even more.

Carbohydrates are the fuel of the body

You will need to eat a variety of foods so that you get significant amounts of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Carbohydrates should come from whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Carbohydrates are the main source of fuel for the body. Carbohydrates should be part of your healthy eating plan, however most of your carbohydrates should come from complex carbohydrates because they provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber that are important to our health. The body's carbohydrate stores then become depleted because of the very low intake of carbohydrates in these diets, and thus there is limited availability of carbohydrates to be burned as a fuel.

A healthy diet weight loss Plan needs daily attention!

A healthy diet doesn't have to mean eating foods that are bland or unappealing. Nutrition experts say we should be eating more whole grains: barley, brown rice, oatmeal, popcorn, and whole wheat. A healthy diet plan has plenty of both in it on a daily basis. For a healthy diet with adequate vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, most people should have milk, cheese, yoghurt, fromage frais and other dairy foods in moderate amounts.

Weight Loss For Men Over 40

If you've ever tried to get in shape with a weight loss program, you know how tough it can be for men. Sure, we tend to lose fat faster because the average male has more muscle mass that the average female. The problem is we tend to want to eat what we've always eaten and figure that we'll work it off with exercise.

Clinical studies have shown that people generally over estimate the amount of exercise they do and under estimate the amount of food they eat. So diet and exercise specialists hear the following quite a lot.

"I've tried to get back to my goal weight in the past and for some reason, always seemed to get started with a lot of enthusiasm then within five weeks, I lose focus or break with my program all together. It seems that I just can't make it to the goal."

If you've said this to yourself a few times in your life perhaps you need to step back and evaluate what's missing from your program.

What I've found is that there are usually six parts to the weight loss process for men especially if they are over 40. Men begin to slow down at that age. Their metabolism is slower, their muscles aren't as strong and their eyesight declines. Middle age is no fun when you are out of shape.

Here are my six essential steps to weight loss for men over 40. The trick is to keep all six rules in mind when executing your next weight loss program.

1. Get a full checkup

This is vital if you are a man over the age of 40. If you are over weight, you can be looking at diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and other health concerns of the modern middle age male.

2. Start with a plan of action

Before you even start a set of pushups, you need to have a plan of action. You need a road map of where you are going and how you are going to get there. It needs to be written down. This plan of action must be accessed daily for the best possible results.I've found that if you miss a day of entering your information, that's no big deal but if you miss two days, you are beginning the slide to failure. The daily session should not take long but it should include putting your basic results down and reviewing your previous results. This is not really for tracking your results on a daily basis but for keeping you on the right track.

3. Eat six small meals

You cannot get around the fact that what you eat will influence how much you weigh. Even if you have a thyroid condition (your check up will tell you if you do.) you can positively influence your body fat level by the foods you choose. To keep is simple, eat six meals a day; no meal should be bigger than your fist.

4. Execute strength training and cardio

Alternate your workouts five to six days a week with cardio for no more than 30 minutes and an average of 40 minutes to an hour for strength training. On your strength training days, you should warm up and stretch the way you do on your cardio days.

5. Drink a lot of water

You'll want to get a gallon jug and fill it every morning. If you can get a good water filter for your faucet, get one. Place the jug in the fridge the night before is an excellent way to get things started. Drink your water cold for the thermogenic effect.

6. Get plenty of rest each night

If you are a night owl like me, you'll want to review your schedule in order to get maximum rest for your body. You'll be working your tail off to get to your goal and you'll need the get your muscles to recover properly in order to gain the benefits.

7 Get your head into the game

This plan will not work unless you get yourself squarely committed to doing it every day. Success should be measured in minute by minute decisions. If you mentally check off your water intake, or enter your food portions, that's taking positive control.

Your success will be measured in the amount of positive decisions you make along the journey to your goal. You will slip now and then but if you keep tracking your progress, even when it seems that you aren't making much, you will always be able to make adjustments.

Getting back into shape is not easy for men over 40 but you can do it. The health benefits alone are worth the effort. Your love life as well as your self esteem will dramatically improve when you are at your personal best.

Healthy Lunch Choice...

BEFORE and AFTER

Three Weight Loss Myths!

Numerous people, at some stage of their lives have gone from point A to point B, then back again. They find the ideal diet and stick to it. In the initial stages they loose weight, come to a standstill, cheat a bit, and go on a binge that is followed by feelings of guilt.

At times they do get rid of all the excess pounds. Most times however, the weight will slowly start to creep back on. They will feel utterly miserable. All they can think of is that they have failed. They can kick themselves for allowing their appetites to rule them.

A popular diet myth lots of people believe is that small portions of food must be taken if the hunger pains strike. This is supposed to control the appetite. This statement can boggle the mind. A small treat will not make you full satisfied. In fact, it will just tempt your taste buds. An appetite cannot be controlled. It is not possible to do this because hunger drives are inherent. The right way to go about it is to feed it with healthy food rather than small portions.

A second myth is that you have to stop eating your favorite foods altogether if they are known to pile on the pounds. Naturally, it can be very difficult to follow through on and many diets fail because of this. This extreme decision is not necessary though. Eat the healthy stuff and occasionally indulge in a high calorie treat, after your meal. The key here is that it should be the exception, not the rule.

The third and probably greatest myth of all is that many people believe if they eat fruit, it is equivalent to eating refined sugar. Unlike sugar, fruit has good carbohydrates which give energy. It is bad carbs that make you gain weight.

At times when you hunger after a candy bar, it still continues to pop back into your mind. This happens even when you try to not think about the craving. These cravings are very genuine. If you eat a piece of fruit, it may help satisfy the need for something sweet.

There are too many myths to mention. If you are considering going on diet again, take a moment and think if the last one was a long term success. Yo-yo dieting is not the answer to permanently shed excess weight. A better option is to east healthy and sensibly.

Womens exercise: The 5 Principles

This week, my gym is flooded with new faces. It's that post-New Years craze that sends everyone to the gyms to try and fulfill that elusive but always primary goal of the New Year: lose weight and get into shape. I watched one new member make her way around through the jungle of strength training equipment last night. She moved from machine to machine doing one set here, two sets there, five repetitions here, twenty there. No rhyme or reason to it, no paper and pencil in hand, it just appeared another random attempt at a workout. What if there was a simple, straightforward way of taking a workout and figuring out exactly what should be in it? There is it's called the 5 Rs principle.

The 5 Rs Principle can help beginning exercisers figure out what exactly goes into an effective workout. Each `R'focuses on an important element of an exercise routine that forces the beginner to look at their workouts in a holistic fashion.

RANGE of motion

Range of motion refers to how the capability of a joint to move through a prescribed set of movements. In order for a beginner to see results, each exercise should be performed from a fully stretched position of the muscle to a fully contracted position. An example: I see a lot of beginners (and people who have been around the gym long enough to know better) load up the EZ-curl bar for preacher curls and perform the exercise only lowering the bar halfway down on the eccentric portion of the exercise. Not only can this cause injury to the bicep muscle, it also doesn't work the muscle the best way possible and limits the results of the exercise.

You'll hear the term `range of motion' often in reference to joint health and mobility. This is no exception in the gym. Your joints are supported by large and small muscles. In order to optimize your joint health, all the muscles surrounding the joints must be worked as well.

RESISTANCE

When you're just starting to lift weights, how much weight to use is a huge issue. It's unfortunate that many personal trainers will tell women to use a lighter weight so that they will "tone up" and not get bulky. This is probably the biggest myth in all of weight lifting? women who lift heavy weights will not get bulky. Don't believe anyone who tells you this! Choose a weight that allows you to complete the exercise without sacrificing proper form but that is heavy enough that you cannot possibly perform another repetition at the end of your prescribed set of repetitions.

REPETITIONS

Another huge variable for beginning exercisers is how many repetitions to perform. Performing certain repetitions will indeed produce highly specific results. In general, low repetitions (3-8) produce greater absolute strength, medium repetitions (10-20) produce anaerobic strength endurance, and high repetitions (20-40) produce aerobic strength endurance.


Now, an ideal beginner routine will probably include sets of medium repetitions, just to allow the exerciser to learn to perform the exercise correctly, with proper form and technique and to allow her to experiment with experiencing muscle fatigue at 12-15 repetitions. As she progresses, she can experiment with different set/rep schemes customized to individual goals.

An important note is that in order to achieve the results desired from performing a certain number of repetitions is that muscular failure must be achieved within the repetition ranges above. Muscular failure means that you can't possibly push out one more repetition no matter how hard you're trying to do it.

REST


In general, your body needs between two to four minutes of rest between sets to prepare itself to perform another set at maximum capacity. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and phosphocreatine (PC) are used by your muscle cells to contract during a weight lifting exercise. Your body needs time to regenerate these two compounds before it is ready to go again.

Unless you're trying to develop all-out absolute strength by performing low repetitions with very heavy weight, you're probably not going to need to wait that long between sets. Most beginners will be working within a medium repetition range and therefore do not need to wait that long between sets. One to two minutes is fine.


RECOVERY

You will not see faster or better results by working the same muscle groups day after day. As important as hard work is, recovery between workouts is even more important. Beginners should work the same muscle groups no more than two times per week, with at least forty- eight hours break between sessions. As an exerciser becomes more advanced, she will probably cut back to working each muscle group once every seven days or so.

Working Out for Extreme Fitness

Many people think about building muscles as abandoning life outside the gym and devoting hours in the gym like a monk in a monastery. Perhaps the only way to chisel the body into a hot muscular physique is by toiling hour by hour over the rusty iron day in, day out and year in, year out.

This need not be so. Although hard work is truly required, extreme fitness demands one to be a slave of the iron weights. Full-body work outs can make one progress and it easily fits in one's schedule. This is very convenient if one is looking forward to achieving extreme fitness but finds it hard to hold on to a single work out routine.

Genuine full-body work outs done by athletes with an aim in mind makes for maximum muscle contraction using heavy weights, makes room for full recovery so one can actually grow and continue to train hard plus it also prevents burnout which is inevitable due to excess training.

So if one is ready for extreme fitness, here is all there is to know about full body work out:

Full-body work out is a time saver. The biggest plus about having the whole body trained all at once is probably having to go to the gym less frequently; perhaps around two to three times for every seven days would be enough.

Another advantage of working out the entire body all at once is that one need not spend two or more hours of strenuous exercise in the gym for every session; one only spends one hour in the gym for every session. So that's just three to four hours per week in the gym right? With full-body work outs, it is all about the quality of exercise one does for session and not the quantity, nor even the amount of time you allot per session.

Full-body work out boosts the cardiovascular system for extreme fitness. One must allot two to four sets for every body part into the one hour session. Jam packed with exercising, each one hour session then gets the heart and the rest of the cardiovascular system pumping and up to speed in a flash.

Now feeling pumped up, next find out what rules does one have to follow when engaging in full-body work outs:

Training commences only once every two to three days. This is so easy isn't it? What is great about this is that there is time spared during rest days so that one can indulge in a few cardio exercise sessions instead of depending on cardio exercises one normally does at the end of each work out session which after all, are not at all very effective.

Heavy lifting is strongly advised. Contrary to popular belief, especially among athletes. It is not true that it is good to get trapped on training lightly than one actually could so as to conserve energy for the other body parts that will come later in the routine. What is true is that one cannot achieve optimal progress if one is not training heavy, no matter which program that person is doing.

One exercise only per muscle group. This is very easy to follow and is also important. Doing basic exercises which are also intense means you do not have to do another different exercise for that body part.

Keep work out short. Resistance training affects the natural hormones of the body connected to muscle building. Intense exercising boosts the testosterone levels and long work outs increase those of catabolic cortisol. Sixty minutes of work out allows you to get the best of both worlds.

Now with this convenient and powerful work out regimen, one can now truly experience extreme fitness.

Workouts That Travel

A vacation can do wonders for reducing stress levels, but it can derail a healthy fitness regimen. Even some of the most die-hard exercisers find it difficult to stick with a workout program when away from home. Sure, many have good intentions. They may even pack their workout attire. Unfortunately, their gear never makes it out of the suitcase until they're back home.

But travel from home doesn't have to result in an interruption or complete abandonment of your healthy habits. You can still fit in exercise time when away from home, regardless of whether you find yourself in a warm or a cold climate. Even if bad weather forces you into seclusion in your hotel room, there are exercises you can complete without a single piece of equipment.

Below are some tips to help you stay fit while traveling and avoid coming home with unwanted extra baggage.


. Be realistic. You probably won't be able to fit in your normal weekly workouts and that's okay. Shoot for completing at least 50% of your normal regimen.
. Plan ahead. Before leaving town, find out what type of workout facilities your accommodations will have or if there is a nearby park or jogging track (weather permitting, of course).
. Scope out local gyms. If you are staying somewhere that doesn't provide a workout area then inquire at the nearby local fitness centers for their rates. Often they offer day passes for minimal fees.
. Pack a resistance band in your suitcase. The band takes up very little space, yet can provide you with an entire upper and lower body workout routine.
. Don't deprive yourself of all local delicacies. You can enjoy some special meals without going overboard. Ask the restaurants to prepare your favorite dishes with a few lower fat ingredients.
. Be creative. Find unique, fun ways to exercise instead of doing the same routine you do when you are at home. Try biking, hiking, a pedal boat excursion, water-skiing, beach volleyball, etc. Effective workouts aren't limited to the standard fares of walking, jogging and fitness machines.
. Try out your travel routine at least once at home. A new workout that you've never done before will require more time and preparation. This type of frustration just makes for an easy excuse to skip the workout.
. Prepare snacks. If your journey includes a lot of time in the car, be sure to pack some healthy snacks so you aren't forced to eat at all the fast food and convenience shops along the way.
. Play in the pool. If lounging poolside is part of your vacation plans, then hop in the pool every 20 minutes for 5-10 minutes of pool walking (try it in waist-deep or higher water for a really challenging workout).
. Get comfortable. Don't forget to pack comfortable workout attire that fits your destination's climate.

Here is a quick, simple circuit workout that only requires a resistance band and can be done anywhere. Complete at least one set of 8-12 reps of each exercise.

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Your Eyes Needs Exercise Too!

The study, published in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, found that exercise, particularly strength training, affected mood in individuals over 62. According to Arent, one reason for that is what strength training does for seniors' self-esteem. "Strength training prevents loss of muscle mass and bone density, conditions that can interfere with the independence and quality of life of an older person," he says. "Mundane tasks that were once difficult, such as grocery shopping, are no longer an issue." And when an older person can resume abandoned physical activities, like playing with grand-kids or gardening, it's amazing how quickly his or her depression lifts.

Eye Exercise
Rub your hands together to make them warm. (You can shake them or hold them in front of a heat vent if you prefer) Then close your eyes. Cover your eyes with your warm hands. Make sure your hands do not touch your eyelids and that you do not rest your cheekbones on your hands. If you want to place the weight of your head on your hands, put the weight on the forehead. Then look at the dark. If you see spots or zaps of light, wait till you see the dark. Don't hurry. Do this at least twice a day for 5 to 15 minutes.

Exercise also helps lower your blood pressure. Your lungs will also benefit from exercise as they become better conditioned so that activities such as climbing stairs will not make you out of breath. Muscles that are not used become small and inelastic, but aerobic exercise will help tone your body by increasing muscle size, strength and flexibility while burning calories. Exercise can also help alleviate stress and make you more productive, so choose something that you enjoy and stick with it.

Arm Exercise
1. bend your arms so that there is a 90 degrees angle at the elbow
2. swing the arms forward and backward so the elbow is high at the back
3. try not to swing the arms to high or across the body in the front (hands should not be above shoulder height nor should they cross the midpoint of your body
4. keep the angle at the elbows at 90 degrees throughout the swings

It seems that almost everyone from time to time will use family life as an excuse for not having any time to exercise, missing out on even a single exercise benefit.

16 Quick Tips for Eating at Restaurants or Work

Most of us eat at restaurants for a variety of reasons; time and convenience are the most common motives. Below is a prepared list of quick tips for eating out of your home.

If you eat healthy food or sensible portions, that you like, you can stick with eating healthy for life.

Your portions should be spaced out over the course of the day. Water should be a part of every meal.

After you eat, your stomach should be half full, or less, with food. For every two parts of food consumed, you should drink one part water. Leave your stomach at least one quarter empty for movement of air.

When eating at a restaurant, eat half a portion, maximum, and wait five or ten minutes. Restaurant portions are commonly two to four meals on a single or double plate.

This is way too much to consume at a single sitting and you may find out that, once you pause and sip your drink, you are already full.

In the Providence, RI area, there are some restaurants where the single portions could feed a family of four. No wonder a man of 200 lbs. is now considered thin. Do not make comparisons to other people. Eat to live and enjoy your food, but do not use someone else’s over indulgence as an excuse for your own.

Establish control over your appetite. Most of us feel guilty if we don’t finish a plate. This is usually conditioning from your childhood. Bury your guilty past and have the rest “wrapped to go.”

Always eat something for breakfast and never “skip it.” When you skip breakfast, you will over-consume for it, later in the day.

Eat slowly and thoroughly chew your food.

Make sure your last meal, or last “snack” of the day, is small and nutritionally dense. Examples: Cereal with fruit, vegetable salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, rice with vegetables, and light popcorn, without the extra butter and salt. For those who eat meat or fish: turkey, chicken, or salmon salad on top of fresh greens.

In the later part of your day, skip desserts, sugary cereals, bread, and second portions.

If you absolutely must have sugar: Eat fruit, strawberries with yogurt or low fat cottage cheese, fruit with rice, or almonds with yogurt.

If you must have coffee or alcohol, beware that these should be consumed in extreme moderation. Both substances will dehydrate your body, and you will have to drink extra water to make up for it. Wine is much better than hard alcohol, but one or two glasses a day is the limit.

10 Ways to Manage Work Stress for Women

Women are more prone to workplace because of the many roles they play in life: as career woman, wife, mother, daughter, and friend. Women work way beyond the 9-5 shift, often having to rush home to cook dinner, help the kids with homework, and prepare the next day's office attire for the hubby. The stress and anxiety caused by endless tasks and impossible deadlines in a high-speed, high-tech world has made women's lives a living web of complexity.

The question is: How can women cope with stress and anxiety? The first step is to dissect the problem and understand how these psychological and emotional conditions make women's lives more difficult.

Stress is a combination of fatigue, restlessness, depression, over-focusing, and over-all gloominess that is a consequence of overwork and other domestic or personal problems. The difficulty of trying to balance time between work and the home has caused many women to suffer from stress. Personal or relationship issues like divorce or separation have also been the cause of anxiety panic attacks among women. Women who own and manage their own business are also prone to stress. Their high drive for business success cannot always protect them from times of depression and overwork. Career women, on the other hand, have to confront office politics, gender discrimination, sexual harassment, and the fear of being laid-off.

But there's still hope for over-worked, stressed women. Here are some practical ways for women to reduce and manage work-related stress:

1. Put up relaxing scenes- It could be a poster or a small painting with beautiful scenery. You can even download screen savers of beaches, waterfalls, clear lakes and other scenes that help create a serene mood.

2. The To-Do-List- Use that Post-Its or other stick-on note pads. Color-code your notes and even put up an “alarm” in your computer to remind you of priority tasks. The key is to know what to do first.

3. Time out - As they say, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Take some time out to take a breather. Do way from reading emails the mostly junk. Do stimulating activities like sudoku or brainteaser. Reading some inspirational books like Chicken Soup for the Soul.

4. Rearrange your workstation - Add some “homey” look to your workstation... put up photo frames of your family or favorite pet. When ever you feel stressed out just glance at their happy faces or cuteness ---and you'll find yourself smiling back!

5. When a plant isn't just a plant - Having a plant around your workplace is good stress relief. Studies show that looking at something green like a plant helps soothe your eyes after facing the computer monitor all day or after reading for a long time. Focusing on a green plant will have a soothing effect.

6. Exercise - Walking, climbing the stairs, or going out to run helps fight stress. Physical activity help get rid of tension. During a workout, your body releases endorphins which helps your body to relax. Endorphins also act as natural pain killers. There are a lot of exercise videos that you can use ranging from the standard aerobics to pilates, tae-bo, and a host of other fitness programs.

7. De-clutter- A cluttered workstation like pens,pencils, notepads,tons of papers spread around every inch of your work place adds to your stress. Make your work environment more appealing by organizing your things and throwing away things you no longer need.

8. Set Boundaries- Communicate and assert yourself, make your co-workers know when you are more available for chit chat.

9. Go less in your caffeine intake- caffeine even is popularly known as a stimulant, too much of it adds to stress even leads to depression.

10. Eat a good breakfast- Don' skip meals even if you are indeed in a hurry. Studies shows that if you make it a practice to eat breakfast every day, you're body gets more the needed proteins to give you an energy boost to face the working day.


Beat work-related stress without beating yourself up. Learn how to relax. Sure...we have duties and responsibilities but if you don't learn to relax---burn out is what you get! Make an effort to relax. Listen to good music. Try not to smoke. Because if you don't watch out, the results would be hypertension...depression... and a plethora of other ailments that can sidetrack your career and home life. It's time to regain a sense of balance if you want to stay alive for a long, long, long time.


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10 Ways to Manage Work Stress for Women

Fast Results- Quick and Rapid Weight Loss

Women are more prone to workplace because of the many roles they play in life: as career woman, wife, mother, daughter, and friend. Women work way beyond the 9-5 shift, often having to rush home to cook dinner, help the kids with homework, and prepare the next day's office attire for the hubby. The stress and anxiety caused by endless tasks and impossible deadlines in a high-speed, high-tech world has made women's lives a living web of complexity.

The question is: How can women cope with stress and anxiety? The first step is to dissect the problem and understand how these psychological and emotional conditions make women's lives more difficult.

Stress is a combination of fatigue, restlessness, depression, over-focusing, and over-all gloominess that is a consequence of overwork and other domestic or personal problems. The difficulty of trying to balance time between work and the home has caused many women to suffer from stress. Personal or relationship issues like divorce or separation have also been the cause of anxiety panic attacks among women. Women who own and manage their own business are also prone to stress. Their high drive for business success cannot always protect them from times of depression and overwork. Career women, on the other hand, have to confront office politics, gender discrimination, sexual harassment, and the fear of being laid-off.

But there's still hope for over-worked, stressed women. Here are some practical ways for women to reduce and manage work-related stress:

1. Put up relaxing scenes- It could be a poster or a small painting with beautiful scenery. You can even download screen savers of beaches, waterfalls, clear lakes and other scenes that help create a serene mood.

2. The To-Do-List- Use that Post-Its or other stick-on note pads. Color-code your notes and even put up an “alarm” in your computer to remind you of priority tasks. The key is to know what to do first.

3. Time out - As they say, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Take some time out to take a breather. Do way from reading emails the mostly junk. Do stimulating activities like sudoku or brainteaser. Reading some inspirational books like Chicken Soup for the Soul.

4. Rearrange your workstation - Add some “homey” look to your workstation... put up photo frames of your family or favorite pet. When ever you feel stressed out just glance at their happy faces or cuteness ---and you'll find yourself smiling back!

5. When a plant isn't just a plant - Having a plant around your workplace is good stress relief. Studies show that looking at something green like a plant helps soothe your eyes after facing the computer monitor all day or after reading for a long time. Focusing on a green plant will have a soothing effect.

6. Exercise - Walking, climbing the stairs, or going out to run helps fight stress. Physical activity help get rid of tension. During a workout, your body releases endorphins which helps your body to relax. Endorphins also act as natural pain killers. There are a lot of exercise videos that you can use ranging from the standard aerobics to pilates, tae-bo, and a host of other fitness programs.

7. De-clutter- A cluttered workstation like pens,pencils, notepads,tons of papers spread around every inch of your work place adds to your stress. Make your work environment more appealing by organizing your things and throwing away things you no longer need.

8. Set Boundaries- Communicate and assert yourself, make your co-workers know when you are more available for chit chat.

9. Go less in your caffeine intake- caffeine even is popularly known as a stimulant, too much of it adds to stress even leads to depression.

10. Eat a good breakfast- Don' skip meals even if you are indeed in a hurry. Studies shows that if you make it a practice to eat breakfast every day, you're body gets more the needed proteins to give you an energy boost to face the working day.


Beat work-related stress without beating yourself up. Learn how to relax. Sure...we have duties and responsibilities but if you don't learn to relax---burn out is what you get! Make an effort to relax. Listen to good music. Try not to smoke. Because if you don't watch out, the results would be hypertension...depression... and a plethora of other ailments that can sidetrack your career and home life. It's time to regain a sense of balance if you want to stay alive for a long, long, long time.

Diets That Burn Fat - How to Get a Six Pack Fast

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If you are looking for a diet that burns fat so that you can get a six pack then you are in the right place. I was overweight by 50 pounds and I had fat coming out of every which way possible and I had absolutely no idea as to where to turn. I had no idea how I was going to burn the fat until I started to take charge of my life. You have to think to yourself you can do it. You can burn the fat, you will get the six pack. Because every single time that you doubt yourself its like your hurting yourself.

There are a few diets out there that can help you burn fat and get a six pack. I am not going to sit back here and lie to you by saying that it is easy because by all means it is not easy to get that six pack. It's going to have to take hard work and dedication.

The one diet that can help you burn fat would be the diet that eliminates all foods such as soda, bread, chips, fast food, fried food, juice and one that promotes fish, high protein intake, chicken, lean meat, green veggies. You are also going to want to include cardio in your diet and you can do this by walking for 30 minutes a day when just starting out and as you get better and better at it bump it up to 60 minutes. Remember you always want to start slow and work your way up never overwork yourself because you do not want to strain or hurt yourself.

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Lose Weight Fast and Easy - Hints For People Who Find it Difficult to Lose Weight

Many say that it is not possible to lose weight fast and easy. Many actually find it difficult to lose weight at all. According to many of these people, if you want to really lose weight and keep it off, you'll have to work long and hard. I agree that fast weight loss is something that is not always possible. However the statement that you will have to work long and hard does not hold in various circumstances. If you follow the right diet plan and throw in a few minutes of exercise per day, there is no need to work long and hard in order to lose weight.

There are several reasons as why some people are overweight. Few know that your metabolism rate has a major impact on your weight loss program. The fact is that people with low metabolism have a hard time in losing weight. In case you never heard of the term metabolism, it is the ability of the body to burn fat. If you have a high metabolism rate then your body has a tendency to remain slim. On the contrary, if your body has a low metabolism rate then your body has a tendency to become fat.

Having said this, blaming your metabolism for being fat and finding it difficult to lose weight is a loser's way of solving your problem. Healthy diet plans work for everybody, irrespective whether you have a high or a low metabolism. There are numerous diet plans that can tell you how to lose weight fast and easy. Some work better than others, some are easier to stick to than others, and some are less expensive than others. Whether you should buy any one of these diet plans is entirely up to you, but before you fork your money on any diet plan it is recommended that you first understand the essentials of weight loss.

The first thing you should appreciate is that in order to lose weight you have to burn more calories than the amount you consume. Therefore you should not eat foods that are rich in calories and this includes all junk foods / fast foods, most processed foods and foods that contain sugar. Soda drinks (soft drinks) are also bad since they contain a lot of sugar (up to 16 teaspoons in a single bottle or can). Sugar is one thing our body does not need and if you are really looking to lose weight fast and easy you should definitely cut out all sweets, cakes, muffins, doughnuts, ice-creams and so on. After all, as everyone knows, eating a lot of sweets makes you fat whilst decaying your teeth at the same time. Alcohol consumption should also be minimal since alcohol is rich in calories (while some alcohol also contains high contents of sugar). No wonder many alcohol drinkers find it difficult to lose weight!

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How to Lose 23 Pounds in 6 Months

Want to take a few pounds off? Tried to diet before, but it didn't work? Here's a method that works for losing weight. It does require a commitment from you and is designed to ease you into committing to losing weight.

Losing weight involves changing your eating habits and sticking to them long enough so you lose the weight you want to.

Start by understanding the math. Losing 23 pounds in 6 months is a little less than one pound of weight loss per week. Losing a pound per week sounds more reasonable, doesn't it.

Now that you have a goal and know how long to expect to take, start weighing yourself every day. That's right, step up to the scale once a day - preferably the same time every day - and weigh in. Keep a record of your daily weight. For the most consistent measurement results, weigh yourself first thing in the morning before you eat anything. Don't be very concerned with the day to day fluctuations, what is important is that you are consistently losing weight over time. Losing weight might be slow at first, but consistent action will eventually lead to consistent weight loss.

For the first week, make a goal to not eat anything after dinner. If you are like a lot of people, cutting out a late evening or night time snack might be a challenge. This is important because it gives your body a longer time till your next feeding.

Think of this. Ever get hungry in the middle of the day and ate a snack to satisfy your hunger? That's what a lot of people do. What if you are hungry during the middle of night? You probably won't do anything unless you are starved. Instead, you will sleep right through till the morning when you will wake up hungry and ready to eat. You make have gone 12 hours if you last ate at 6 PM and don't get up to 6 AM. That's 12 hours that you could been losing weight.

After doing this for seven days, congratulate yourself. You deserve to recognize the commitment you followed through on. Now decide to continue this for the next six months. You won't eat anything else after dinner for the next six months.

Starting on the seventh day, start drinking water, or more water, every day. Start by drinking at least a liter, about 34 ounces, of water each and every day. Buy a liter water bottle that you start the day with filled up. By using a water bottle, you will have a way to measure how much water you are drinking.

As time goes on, you are going to want to increase your daily water increase. While I am no medical professional and suggest that you consult with your medical professional on your health, I can tell you that my daily water intake is at least 4 liters of water - a little more than a gallon per day.

Why am I suggesting increasing your daily water consumption? Simple, it fills you up. If you are filled up on water, you won't feel like eating as much. Sure, you still can get hungry, but you are less likely to eat if you are full of water.

That's it for losing 23 pounds in six months. Start weighing yourself daily, eat less food - specifically after dinner, and drink more water.

7 Proven Weight Loss Tips For Teenagers

I'm not going to try to sell you something. All I'm going to do is give you the facts about how to lose weight through safe and successful tips. The rest is up to you.

The First and Most Important Rule of Teenage Weight Loss

1. Eat Healthily! Starvation is not the Solution

Every so often we hear about a teenage girl starving herself to reduce weight quickly in order to attend a special function, a dance or a prom. The person that I have in mind was about eighteen years old, let say her name was Brandi. Brandi wanted to loss approximately 22 pounds in 5 weeks to attend a wedding as a bridesmaid. She wanted to be noticed by by her friends, and in particular one boy.

During that time frame the most weight Brandi could have expect to lose and still maintain her health was about 10 to 12 pounds. In her effort and without getting her doctor's advice decides to starve herself. So she went off and starved herself for until her desired weight was accomplished.

What happened? Later, I learned she lost about 8 pounds within 2 weeks. During that time she developed spots all over her face and body. Yes, you guessed right, Brandi was not able to attend the wedding as a bridesmaid. Brandi spent several weeks under the care of her doctor undoing the damage she had done to her body by starving herself. Teenagers, let this incident be a warning to you! "When we stop eating, we stop giving our bodies the nutrition it requires to stay healthy and it begins t malfunction."

2. Healthy Eating is Better Than "Dieting"

The primary reason why adults experience weight problems and eventually become ill is due to them undertaking drastic measures or unhealthy weight loss diets during their teenage years. Teen Diets should not be considered until their physical growth has been completed This completion in teenagers usually occurs around 18 years of age.

Until that time teenage weight loss should not be considered without consulting your doctor. He will recommend dietitian who would be able to recommend a safe and healthy diet. A diet which would permit healthy growth and weight loss control.

3. Dieting Can Causes Health Problems in Teens?

Yes, dieting can cause health problems in teens. During your teen years, between the ages of 12-17 years, approximately 90% of your body frame structure and bone mass of an adult is laid down as a foundation. This not the time to be depriving your body of the essential vitamins which it requires like calcium, vitamins C&D.

During these years, even a short period of "strict dieting" could lead to a low bone density level. Low bone density weakens your bones in your later years; they become fragile and are susceptible to fractures and breakage.

Teen Dieting can also lead to low levels of frolic acid and iron, both of which may prevent you from becoming anemic. An anemic individual tends to be constantly tire. Their intellectual performance becomes impaired.

There are other health problems which are associated with teens undertakings "strict diets", but there are too many to mention here.

4. What Does Healthy Eating Really Mean?

Teens, as long as you eat a variety of foods, from the 5 major food groups (fruits, vegetables, grains [rice, pasta, oats etc] lean meats, dairy, low fats) in the right portions you should get all the nutrition you need.

5. Are Certain Foods are Off-Limits?

No. healthy eating doesn't mean depriving yourself of higher-calorie foods, like ice cream, pizza, cheeseburgers etc. You can enjoy all these foods and others in moderation.

6. Snack on Fruits to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Take snacks of freshly slice fruit to school with you. You can also include some Walnuts or Brazilian nuts to munch on

7. General Rule of Eating Well

Make sure that half the plate contains vegetables and the remaining half divided equally between protein (meat, eggs, beans) and carbohydrates (rice, pasta, potatoes). When eating pizza, go easy on the cheese and pepperoni an heavy on vegetables and fruit.

How to Get Skinny Quick and Easy

Are you looking to get skinny but don't know what to do or where to start? If this sounds like you then this article is just for you. I have the information you need to lose weight -- not only lose weight, but lose weight correctly and at the same time stay healthy without starving yourself or using any one of these crazy obscene fad diets.

Here is a list of somethings that I will get into a little bit that will help you lose weight this week.

Circuit training
Eating healthy
Raw Foods
veggies
Walking
Running
Jogging
No fast food
No Soda
No Candy
Whole Grains
Chicken
Lean Meat
Diet Plan
Workout buddy

All of these things here that I listed will help you loose weight and none of them require you to go down to the local drug store or GNC or vitamin store to grab the latest and greatest crash course or diet pills that cost a fortune. If in fact, these are all some really great things that can help in your weight loss process that are in fact natural and non harmful.

Never starve yourself. It's not good. I don't care if you need to loose 5 pounds in a week, you may be able to loose it but I can tell you this. When you are done starving yourself and you start eating regular again you will gain back that five pounds plus 5 more. That's just the way the human body is. It does not like to be starved. If you would like some more weight loss and diet information please see below to my resource box.

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