Showing posts with label Weigh. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Weigh. Show all posts

Sunday, 9 December 2012

Smoking Weight Loss Plan


It is a sad reality that our culture and society is so youth-oriented. The image of what is considered beautiful is what is exemplified today on the runways: those stick-thin, teenage gazelles with boney arms and legs, whose cheeks look a touch sunken and whose cheekbones are a touch too prominent because of their thinness. It is the template that most women right now are trying so hard to fit in, so much that they would do anything to lose the extra weight that they think they are carrying.

Some of these women subscribe to various diets, whether scientifically proven or just fads, while some exert all effort to burn away the extra weight. some take diet teas and diet pills, and some even go through surgical procedures just to suck the fat out of their bodies. Sadly, there are some women who will not stop at anything to lose weight, who are truly convinced that the only way to be considered beautiful is to fit the size and shape of the ideal image that society holds.

Unfortunately, smoking is one of those means that some of those women use to lose weight. Why smoking? It is because smoking is one of the fastest ways out there to lose weight. Smoking accelerates weight loss because it kills the appetite and quickly burns the extra weight off the body’s system.

But just as unfortunate is that while smoking deadens the appetite, it also burns away the nutrients that our body needs to be healthy and functioning properly. While we may think that the quick weight loss that smoking brings us is good, in the long run, it is only going to cost us our health.

Did you know that smoking is currently the leading cause of death in the United States? According to the United States’ National Institutes for Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases, diseases directly resulting from smoking kill more than 400,000 people in the United States. Smoking also increases the risk of a person getting cancer. And not just cancer of the lungs; smoking is linked to cancer of the cervix, the larynx, the esophagus, the kidneys, the pancreas, even breast cancer.

Smoking also robs the body of calcium, so women who smoke are more prone to developing osteoporosis than women who do not smoke. In addition, women who smoke are also more likely to give birth to premature babies and babies with congenital defects.

Smoking may be a quick fix to anyone’s weight problem, but in the long run, the detriments that it brings to our health is not really worth it. Regardless of what image society projects, a truly beautiful woman is not just someone who is thin and can fit into size six clothes. A truly beautiful woman has a body that is fit and toned and whose skin glows with health.

If you want to lose weight, smoking is not the ticket for you. Rather than smoking, you should try simple exercises. You do not have to go to the gym to get some exercise. You could chose to walk when you need to go to the neighborhood store instead of drive. Also, instead of eating three times a day, you can try eating small, nutritious snacks every two or three hours. In this way, you will not feel hungry at all, and yet your body will remain nourished and actually increase its metabolism.

Monday, 3 December 2012

5 Ways to Fit Exercise into Your Life


As a women on the run I know how hard exercise is to fit into your life. But have you ever stopped for a moment to think about the importance of five easy ways to fit exercise into your life so that it makes a huge difference to your health, fitness and happiness. It is extremely important to select an exercise program that will be well-suited to your lifestyle.

An early run

Exercise is a great way to wake up your body so when you get up in the morning rather than walking straight to the shower put on your trainers and go for a brisk walk, or quick jog, for no more than 10 minutes. By the time you get into the shower you will hardly remember the 10-minute jog but your body will feel energized and ready for the day. Stretch the run to 15 or even 30 minutes when you are feeling more adventurous and you can get most of your exercise out of the way before you have really woken up!

Take the stairs

It may seem like an obvious point but if you remember to walk up the stairs every day then you will be amazed by how much good it does you. It will help to tone your thighs and bottom area and doing it four times a day is the same amount of exercise as walking for 30 minutes.

Break down exercise sessions

By breaking exercise up into small parts of the day you can fit it around your schedule and avoid having to spend hours in the gym. Do three repetitions of 20 sit-ups, push-ups or jog on the spot for five minutes. Such exercise can be a great way to de-stress at work as well as give you an energy boost.

 Easy exercise

Find something you enjoy that doesn't make you feel guilty when you miss it. In that way getting fit doesn't have to mean a gruelling exercise class or hours slaving in the gym. Next time your friend suggests lunch why not suggest meeting for a swim and then lunch after. You don't have to do strenuous lengths; instead swim slowly and chat to your friend and before you know it you have done more than enough exercise to justify a tasty lunch. Renting a bike and cycling is another great, fun activity, especially if you are looking for something the whole family can do together.

Walking

Walking is really great exercise. It tones different muscles to running ones, and in some ways it is more beneficial as puts less strain on your body. Try fitting more walking into your everyday routine on your way to work, at lunchtimes or in the evening to destress. You will be surprised at how quickly you see a difference in your body and health.

Different Types of Yoga and Their Benefits


 
Many different types of yoga being practiced today, it may be to yoga with basic poses and relaxation techniques; Benefits: Relieves stress and stamina, and those who want to get in touch with their spiritual side.



* Power yoga – If you’re looking for a workout with your yoga, than this style is your best bet. This fast-paced, high-energy style of yoga combines movement with breath, and is often done in a heated room (which heightens the intensity even more). The benefit of Power yoga is that you can combine your yoga and your workout into one, since Power yoga is both a cardio and muscle building workout.

* Yin Yoga – This style of yoga is basically the opposite of Power yoga. It consists of long, deep stretches held for 3 to 5 minutes, which serve to open up your connective tissues – since connective tissues are not as elastic as muscles, you need to hold the poses longer in order to release the tension in them. The benefits of Yin yoga are that it is more of a relaxing, meditative style of yoga (they say it is supposed to “turn you inward”) as opposed to power, and it is usually done at room temperature if you’re not into the high-intensity of a heated room.

* Bikram Yoga – This style of yoga is done in very hot room, and follows a very specific set of poses. Any studio, anywhere in the world will always follow the same series of poses. It is a very formulaic, and some would even say militant, style of yoga. The benefits of Bikram yoga are that you always know what to expect (no matter which studio you do it at), and you can get very good at the poses by doing them over and over again. Bikram people say that the poses don’t change, but instead you change doing the poses; in other words, you can do them better and get more out of them.

* Moksha Yoga- This style of yoga was inspired by Bikram yoga, but is less intense, and more accessible to beginners. You may also find more variety in Moksha, as it tends not to be quite as formulaic as Bikram. Otherwise, the same holds for Moksha as above.

* Iyengar Yoga- This style of yoga was developed by B.K.S. Iyengar, and is very alignment focused. Each pose is looked at individually rather than being connected together; for example, whereas power yoga is all about flowing right from one pose into the next, in Iyengar each pose is focused on individually, and you stop to talk about it before moving on to the next pose. Iyengar yoga is very slow, and uses a lot of props like blocks, bolsters and straps. The benefits of this style of yoga are that it is good for beginners to learn poses properly, and even good for advanced students who haven’t learned their alignment properly.

* Restorative Yoga – This style of yoga is even more relaxing, and even less intense than Yin Yoga. The difference is that you are not looking for a stretching sensation as with Yin, but instead you are just putting yourself into “restorative” poses and holding them for a very long time. The benefits of this style are similar to those of Yin yoga: it is more about relaxation and meditation that about getting a workout, only to an even greater degree than with Yin.

Saturday, 1 December 2012

Yoga Poses for Beginners


The beginners pose library also serves as a great learning tool and reference guide as you continue to develop your yoga practice. Stay tuned for the addition of new poses.
* Seated Yoga Poses - Grounding and calming, these poses provide some of our deepest muscle opening and twisting.

* Standing Yoga Poses - Good for strength, balance and focus. These energetic poses provide a straight line to shaping our best body.

* Arm Balances - These yoga poses are good for strength, body awareness and focus, providing some fun challenges for every body.

* Backbends - Opening up in the spine and chest feels great and strengthens our connection to intuition.

* Inversions - Good for balance and concentration, as well as circulation.

* Core Poses - These poses will strengthen your core and get your abs beach ready!

* Yoga Poses for Weight Loss - These poses will help you shed unwanted pounds!

* Restorative Poses - These yoga poses are great for winding down and connecting to our breath.

* Yoga Poses for Back Pain - Whether the origins are some acute injury or long-term stress, there are a few simple poses that can help with back pain.

* Yoga Sequences - How we move and breathe is much more important than the exact shape of our poses, for clearing our bodies and minds and creating our own best health.

Yoga Poses for Beginners


The beginners pose library also serves as a great learning tool and reference guide as you continue to develop your yoga practice. Stay tuned for the addition of new poses.
* Seated Yoga Poses - Grounding and calming, these poses provide some of our deepest muscle opening and twisting.

* Standing Yoga Poses - Good for strength, balance and focus. These energetic poses provide a straight line to shaping our best body.

* Arm Balances - These yoga poses are good for strength, body awareness and focus, providing some fun challenges for every body.

* Backbends - Opening up in the spine and chest feels great and strengthens our connection to intuition.

* Inversions - Good for balance and concentration, as well as circulation.

* Core Poses - These poses will strengthen your core and get your abs beach ready!

* Yoga Poses for Weight Loss - These poses will help you shed unwanted pounds!

* Restorative Poses - These yoga poses are great for winding down and connecting to our breath.

* Yoga Poses for Back Pain - Whether the origins are some acute injury or long-term stress, there are a few simple poses that can help with back pain.

* Yoga Sequences - How we move and breathe is much more important than the exact shape of our poses, for clearing our bodies and minds and creating our own best health.

Benefits of Adho Mukha Svanasana


The name comes from the Sanskrit words, adho which means downward, mukha which means face, svana which means dog and asana meaning pose. 

Adho Mukha Svanasana helps in building power, flexibility and alertness.
* Adho Mukha Svanasana helps to strengthen the immune system.
* Adho Mukha Svanasana helps to relieve the symptoms of menopause.
* Adho Mukha Svanasana builds strength throughout the body.
* Adho Mukha Svanasana also provides an overall body stretch.
* Adho Mukha Svanasanahelps in relieving fatigue and gives freshness to the body.
* Adho Mukha Svanasana relieves some headaches and insomnia.
* Adho Mukha Svanasanais a great preparation for standing poses.
* It calms the mind and lifts the spirits.
* It also improves digestion.
* It strengthens arms, legs, and feet.
* It stretches the shoulders, legs, and spine.
* It helps back to be less stiff.
* Adho Mukha Svanasanalessens stiffness in heels and legs.
* It helps to open up the shoulder blades.
* It stretches the back of the body, especially hips and hamstrings.
* It is helpful in increasing blood flow.
* Adho Mukha Svanasanamay relieve menstrual discomfort, but make sure that in this head should be supported.
* It is helpful in preventing osteoporosis
* It may be useful in chest opening.
* It is recommended for people suffering from high blood pressure, asthma, flat feet, sciatica, sinusitis, etc.

Friday, 30 November 2012

Healthy food can cure Joint pain


సాయంత్రాలు ఇంటిల్లిపాదీతో గడిపే అనుభవమే వర్ణనాతీతం కాసేపలాగే ఒక చోట కూర్చుని నిలబడితే చాలు ఆ ఆనందమంతా ఒక్కసారిగా హరించుకుపోతుంది. ఏముంది కీళ్ళ నొప్పులు.  మామూలుగా కూర్చుని నిలబడ్డప్పుడే కాదుమెట్లు ఎక్కుతున్నప్పుడు గానీఇంకేదైనా పని చేస్తున్నపుడు గానీ ఈ కీళ్ళ నొప్పులు రావడం సర్వ సాధారణంఒకసారి ఈ నొప్పి మొదలైందంటే అడుగు తీసి అడుగు కూడా వేయలేం.
ఈ కీళ్ళ నొప్పులు వయసుపై బడ్డవారికి ఆటలు ఆడేవారికే కాదుపోషకాహారం లోపించిన వారెవరికైనా ఉండవచ్చు.చిన్నగా మందులతో మొదలై చివరికి ఆపరేషన్ వరకు వెళ్తుంది పరిస్థితిఅప్పటికీ సమస్య తగ్గుతుందా అంటేగ్యారంటీ లేదు. అందుకే పరిస్థితి విషమించక ముందే కీళ్ళ నొప్పుల విషయంలో జాగ్రత్తలు పాటిస్తే కీళ్ళ నొప్పులతో ఉపశమనమే కాదుఅసలు కీళ్ళ నొప్పులు దరికి కూడా రావు.
సోయా
సోయాలో ఉండే కాల్షియంమెగ్నీషియంప్రోటీన్లు వాటితో పాటు ఉన్న అమినో ఆసిడ్స్ కీళ్ళ నొప్పులు తగ్గడంలో ఔషదంలా పని చేస్తాయిమూడు నెలల పాటు సోయాను ఆహారంలో ఏదో ఒక రూపంలో తీసుకుంటే కీళ్ళ నొప్పులు తగ్గుముఖం పడతాయి.సోయాను బర్గర్లో ఉడకబెట్టిన కూరగాయలతోసలాడ్ లతో పాటు తినవచ్చు.
పండ్లు
విటమిన్ సి ఉన్న ఏ ఆహారమైనా కీళ్ళ నొప్పులు ఉన్నవారికి ఔషధమేనారింజస్ట్రా బెర్రీక్రాన్ బెర్రీకిర్నికాయ్,రాస్ప్ బెర్రీగ్రేప్ ఫ్రూట్బొప్పాయిమరియు బ్లూ బెర్రీస్ ఈ పండ్లన్నీ కలిపి ఫ్రూట్ సలాడ్ ల చేసుకుని రోజుకి ఒకసారి తిన్నా చాలుకీళ్ళ నొప్పులు ఎంతో కాలం నిలవవురోజూ బ్రేక్ ఫాస్ట్ తో పాటు ఒక గ్లాసు ఆరెంజ్ జ్యూస్ ని కూడా తీసుకోవడం అలవాటు చేసుకోండి చాలుమీరు కీళ్ళ విషయంలో జాగ్రత్తలు తీసుకున్నట్టే.
ఆకుకూరలు
ఆకుకూరలు ఆరోగ్యానికి మంచిదని చెప్పని వారుండరు వినని వారూ ఉండరుకానీ పాటించే వాళ్ళే చాలా తక్కువమంది .పాటించని వారిలోనే ఉంటారు కీళ్ళ నొప్పులతో బాధపడేవారు .ప్రత్యేకంగా కీళ్ళ నొప్పుల విషయంలోనే కాదుశరీరానికి కావలసిన విలువైన పోషకాలు ఆకుకూరల్లో సమృద్ధంగా ఉంటాయి.మీరు తినే ఆహారంలో ఏ రూపంలోనైనాసాండ్ విచ్ రూపంలోనో,మీరు తాగే వెజ్ టేబుల్ జ్యూస్ లోనో ఏదో రూపంలో ఆకుకూరలు ఉండేలా చూసుకోండి.
దినుసులు
రోజూ తినే ఆహారం దాల్చిన చెక్కజిలకరపసుపు తప్పకుండా ఉండేలా చూసుకోండిఇవి తినే ఆహారానికి రుచిని మాత్రమే కీళ్ళకు బలాన్ని కూడా ఇస్తాయి.
చేపలు
 
చేపలులేదా చేప నూనె కీళ్ళ నొప్పులను తగ్గించే విషయంలో ఔషధకారిగా పని చేస్తుందికాల్షియంఐరన్మెగ్నీషియం,ఫాస్ఫరస్పొటాషియంసోడియంజింక్కాపర్మాంగనీస్,సిలీనియంఫ్లూరైడ్ వంటి ఎన్నో పోషకాలు పుష్కలంగా ఉండే ఆహరం చేపలుఇవి మీ ఆహారంలో అధిక మోతాదులో ఉండేటట్లు చూసుకోండి
  మరీ  కీళ్ళనొప్పి అధికంగా ఉన్నప్పుడు ఆలస్యం చేయకుండా డాక్టర్ని సంప్రదించడం ఉత్తమంఈ లోపు ఐస్ గడ్డలను ఒక గుడ్డలో చుట్టి నొప్పి ఉన్న చోట ఉంచితే తాత్కాలికంగా ఉపశమనం కలుగుతుంది.

How Much does Wonder Woman Weigh ?


A woman's ideal body weight is dependent upon her height and age. 

The taller you are the how much does wonder woman weigh? She weighs about as much, unrealistically, as a 6'0" woman who is extremely athletic and very powerful: 64 kgs(140 lbs). TBH, I suspect that there's some fanboy wish fulfillment going on here, and that she's been given measurements which are disproportionate to her abilities and to reality(at least as far a comic book can go anyways, lol). 


A woman of any average size with an athletic frame is going to weigh quite a bit more than this, with 6'+ women in the WNBA hovering around 170lbs...and even then, those ladies look rather skinny compared to the full-figured and powerful Wonder Woman, lol. On top of this, I would expect that because she is created from clay by the Olympian gods that she would also bear some additional extra mystical weight which would allow for her super-strength, durability, etc.

Of course, it could be exactly that extra mystical aspect which accounts for her super-abilities...such as making her heavier and more dense under certain scenarios, such as during combat, etc. and more like normal weight when she's under more civil conditions(so as not to crush buildings or supporting structures, etc), she *can* fly, after all. 

Just eyeballing it, I would more realistically put Wonder Woman's weight at somewhere about 175-225 lbs *at least*, if not WAY more...like in the multiple hundreds if we're talking about mystical Olympian clay-flesh that is "as strong as the earth"(and for those of you screaming that this would make her the same weight as Superman, just keep in mind that I have the same preconceptions about him as well).