April 2007

Body Wraps Exposed 02-04-2007 7:04 pm

Body Wraps And Waist Wraps: The Difference Between Losing Fat And Losing Inches.

Body Wraps Have been around for ages in the weight loss and spa industry. Claims include loss of body weight, loss of body fat, and loss of inches. Infomercials for rubber "waist belts" are also back on TV and similar claims are made for these types of wraps as well. What few people realize is that there is a huge difference between losing fat and losing inches.

When your body fat decreases, your circumference measurements will usually also decrease, but "fat" loss and "inch" loss are not one in the same. If you don't know how to tell the difference, you could be falling for one of the oldest, most notorious fitness and weight loss scams in the book.

The truth is, body wraps and waist belts do not shrink fat cells or burn body fat - no matter what type of wrap is used: bandages, plastic, foil, vinyl, or rubber, and regardless of what you are wrapped in: herbs, minerals, enzymes, seaweed, clay, or mud. Fat can only be lost with a caloric deficit from a reduction in food intake, an increase in activity or ideally, a combination of both. Learn more about Body Wraps... Read More (Permalink)

Eat Your Herbs, They're good for you! 06-04-2007 3:41 pm

Mom says - Eat Your Herbs Daily - they're good for you

Have you ever heard someone say "Eat Your Herbs Daily."

Probably not. Moms the world over are telling us to "eat your vegetables, they're good for you". Let's face it some vegetables are not appealing to the tastebuds. Herbs on the other hand are used in many fine recipes as a taste enhancer.

Did you know herbal remedies have been around for millennia? Following is an article explaining why herbs in your daily diet can promote a healthier lifestyle and astound your palette.

5 Reasons to eat herbs daily.

Reason #1 - Eating herbs daily is a great way to help your body heal itself naturally, and keep it functioning in a healthy and happy manner. Let's take a look at 5 very good reasons to use herbs and herbal remedies on a daily basis.

Reason #2 Build Your Immune System. A healthy immune system goes a long way toward keeping your body healthy. Herbal remedies help create and sustain a healthy immune system which helps your body fight off many common infections like the common cold, as well as cancer and other degenerative diseases. Some common herbs that help you build a stronger immune system are: astragalus, ligustrum, reishi and nettle herb. For the other reasons you should eat your herbs daily... Read More (Permalink)

Aging process beaters 21-04-2007 6:22 am

Here are some tips that you can use to slow the aging process and have a healthier lifestyle:

Just doing a little research on the subject can spark ideas that lead to improved health. It may not be necessary to start a full blown weight loss program. You may find that simply targeting certain bodily systems or adding certain nutrients to your diet can improve your health and help you defy the aging process.

Research has shown that poor digestion and elimination can lead to weight gain and then chronic disease. If you retain food in your digestive system longer than normal you have more opportunity to absorb fat and toxins into your system. By improving your digestive system you can absorb more nutrients, less fat, eliminate toxins and pass more waste.

A good digestive cleansing routine has many benefits such as:

Cleanse the colon of toxins and waste that accumulate over time.
Prevent cellular damage from free radicals.
Support or kick start a weight management program.
Improve nutrient absorption and digestion. Take a good multivitamin daily. Studies have shown that taking a multivitamin daily can prevent heart disease, relieve arthritis and reduce stress. Here are some of the benefits of vitamins and minerals:
Calcium: is more than just good for your bones and teeth. Recent studies have shown that calcium binds fatty acids in your intestine making them unavailable for absorption into artery clogging fats in your blood.
Vitamin E acts as your cardiovascular system's housekeeper. It cleans out cell-damaging free radicals and also helps to prevent platelets from clumping together and clogging your blood vessels.
Vitamin C: helps boost your immune system in at least three ways. First, it helps your body fight viruses by increasing your output of interferon, an antiviral protein that you produce when infected by a virus. Second, vitamin C helps you make the antibodies that combat disease-causing invaders before they can infect you. And third,

Learn more about beating the aging process... Read More (Permalink)

Weight loss success guides 24-04-2007 6:21 am

Most of the chapters in the Success Guide are quick and easy reading. The whole article is packed with information and ideas. Well worth the 20 minutes or so that it takes to read through it. Be sure to see the Meal Planner Guide.

Bonus Guides:

Meal Planner Guide The ShapeWorks program has been designed to help you lose weight and get good nutrition without feeling hungry. This guide shows how to use the simple 3-2-1 method of preparing your ShapeWorks meals. Individuals can customize shakes, snacks and meals, as well as customize their supplements.

Use theLean Protein Estimator to find your BMI (Body Mass Index). From there match your Daily Protein Range on the chart below. Go to weight-loss and select the ShapeWorks plan that fits your needs... Read More (Permalink)