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The Truth About Stevia—The So-called "Healthy" Alternative
The Truth About Stevia—The So-called "Healthy" Alternative Sweetener FirstPrev......NextLast By NATALIE DIGATE MUTH, M.D., M.P.H., R.D. Americans now can get their calorie-free sugar fix from an all-natural alternative to artificial sweeteners. Once limited to the health-food market as an unapproved herb, the plant-derived…
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Workout today Back & Biceps
5 min warm up 3-4 sets 30 sec rest inbetween ea Rep 20-25 reps Back- One are Bent DB Row or Close grip Lat pull Down Bicep Curl- DB Alternating ams Lt/Rt Lowback- Supermans Jumping Jacks Back- DB Flys Bent over Bicep- Hammer curl DB alternating arms Lt/Rt Back-Straight arm Push down Skaters or Jacks Back- Pull Up Wide ....…
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Chest triecp and ab workout today with HIITs
Warm up 5 min 20 reps w/ 30 sec rest 3 sets Chest- DB Press Flat Bench Tricep- Kickback, Lt/Rt Abs- Full Sit up w/ DB over chest Burpees Chest- DB Fly Flat Bench Tricep- Pushdown Rope/cable Abs- Plank w/ cross toe touch or X- crunch Burpees Chest- Push up Standard Tricep- Dips Burpees Then DiD 20 min HITT's/cardio…
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How to Beat Binge Eating
From LOSING IT! With Jillian Michaels Friday, August 26, 2011 How to Beat Binge Eating If you're inclined to binge, the most important thing you can do for yourself is to examine the emotional reasons for it. I know that processing such emotions is hard and takes time, but there are some good techniques that can help you…
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My Workout today Try is :-)
Warm up 5 min total body. 25 reps ea exercise- 30 sec break inbetween . 4 sets 900 reps total Back- High Row with rope/cable pully Bicep- curl bar/ medium grip Hamstring- fwd lunge lt leg rt leg/ own weight 15 reps ea leg Abs Lower- Hanging leg raises Chest - Incline chest Press Tricep- push down rope or bar/ cable QUad-…
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8 Ways Soda Fizzles Your Health
8 Ways Soda Fizzles Your Health 2009-10-23-Water for Life.com We would wager money that many of you are “doing the dew” or “doing what tastes right” this very moment. Before you take another gulp from your soft drink can, here are 8 facts about soda to consider that may drastically affect the quality of your health. pH of…
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Exercise Classes Can Change Up Your Routine
From LOSING IT! With Jillian Michaels Thursday, August 18, 2011 Exercise Classes Can Change Up Your Routine Signing up for an exercise class is a great way to add variety to your weekly cardio routine. And let's face it — misery loves company, right? Having companions with you to sweat through all that cardio can be a…
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Eating for Exercise
Eating for Exercise Learn how to properly time meals and workouts to build lean muscle and burn more calories. By Kristen Stewart Medically reviewed by Christine Wilmsen Craig, MD We all know food is fuel, so it only makes sense that a proper fill-up is critical to a rewarding workout. Even if you're looking to lose…
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Quote for the Day
"People usually fail when they are on the verge of success. So give as much care to the end as to the beginning." – Lao-Tzu
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Modivation for today
Never allow people to surround you if they bring you down and make you feel bad about yourself...even if its the ones you love!!! :o )
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The Benefits of a High-Fiber
The Benefits of a High-Fiber Diet Whether you want to lose weight or keep your heart healthy, dietary fiber is the key. Find out why eating a high-fiber diet has so many advantages. By Wyatt Myers Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH When it comes to the foods we eat, we hear nutrition experts throw around a lot…
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Giant Set Heavy
My workout this week M-Thur ~ Chest Tur-THurs ~ Back and Wed light cardio Heavy Workout Giant Sets Chest ~ Tricep ~ Shoulder ~ Quad Week 7-25 to 7- 30 Warm up 5 min ~ Arm Crosses, High low toe touch, Arm circles, Box step, Over head reach, Jumping Jacks 10-12 reps heavy as you can go Giant Set 1 Chest ~ Tricep ~ Shoulder ~…
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Motivational Quotes
Motivational Quotes "Do more than is required. What is the distance between someone who achieves their goals consistently and those who spend their lives and careers merely following? The extra mile." -Gary Ryan Blair Beyond The Quote Take the extra step and do whatever is necessary to make yourself unique. Be the absolute…
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How Much to Exercise Each Day
From LOSING IT! With Jillian Michaels Thursday, July 07, 2011 How Much to Exercise Each Day You may have heard the U.S. Surgeon General's recommendation of at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week (and that breaks down to just 30 minutes of physical activity five days a week). What's important to…
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Breakfast Talk
Breakfast is the most Important Meal of the day! It gets your engine running. So I wanted to see what everyone is eating for breakfast. What is your favorite things to eat for breakfast. Remember you want to get a good combination of complex carbs and lean proteins. Remember you want to aim for 300-400 calories for your…
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Take the Bloat out of Your Diet
Take the Bloat out of Your Diet If you often feel bloated after eating, simple changes to your diet can help. By Kristen Stewart Medically reviewed by Lindsey Marcellin, MD, MPH We all know the pleasures of a good meal, and how that can be followed by discomfort around the waistband when we've eaten too much. While…
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What is your plan?
Zuzan's Plan and it looks like a good one. Check it out :-) Hi BodyRockers, This is the 3rd day of following my personal diet plan at 100 %. I have been bodyrocking for the past 3 years on a regular basis (about 5 days a week) pushing myself hard and being consistent. What I haven’t been able to do until now is to be…
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Tips for Beating the Heat
Tips for Beating the Heat Summer is in full swing and the mercury is rising. When you're exercising or playing outdoors, it's important that you take care to keep yourself cool. My fitness plan is tough enough — you don't need to add heatstroke to the equation! Follow these tips to make sure you stay safe in hot or humid…
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Know the Warning Signs
JILLIAN'S TIP OF THE DAY Know the Warning Signs What can happen if you get too dehydrated or exert yourself in the heat too long? Here are some possibilities, from the least to the most severe: Heat cramps — muscle pain or spasms Heat exhaustion — a state of elevated body temperature that's a precursor to heatstroke…
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Eat a Healthy to Feel Better
By Beth W. Orenstein Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH Eat a Healthy to Feel Better Try these foods that regulate blood sugar levels and chemicals in the brain to keep depression and mood swings at bay. Feeling down? What you eat can help lift your spirits. Research has shown that certain foods have the…
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Water Facts
Interesting Water Facts We all know that water is important, but I’ve never seen it described like this before!!!! 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. ( Likely applies to half the world population). In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for Hunger. Even MILD dehydration…
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Question
So How did everyone do with there eating this weekend? I know alot of People try to Justify eating bads foods and drink to much when the holidays come around. Like this weekend, birthdays, parties ect I want some feed back please :-) Have a Great 4th
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Five More Fat Loss Myths Set Straight
Written by Shoshana Pritzker Myth 1: Temperature of foods or beverages does not matter. Fact 1: The actual temperature of a food or beverage that you eat or drink can have a direct impact on how many extra calories your body burns throughout the day. Think of this as using what we eat or drink to force the body to be more…
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Body Weight Workout
My workout this week.Who wants to try it with me :-) Body Weight Workout Week of 6/27/11 Reps 15-20-25 (depending on the move) 1. Rev Lunge Kick Up (lt then rt) 25 ea 2. 3 -D push up> Wide ~Close ~Diamond 25 total 3. Burpee~ reptile~ jump and turn 25 total 4. Pull up wide (High or low) or flip grip 25 total 5. Sumo Squat…
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Great Quick 35 min cardio workout
If the Speeds are to fast you and adjust them as long as you are working hard. :-D Have fune. I burned about 250-300 calories Speed Play Cardio Workout Time What to Do Speed(MPH) RPE 0-5 min Warm Up 4.0-4.5 4 5-10 min walk fast/light Jog 4.8-5.2 6-7 10-12 min Jog fast/sprint 6-8 8-9 12-13 min Recover 4-5 5-6 13-15 min Jog…
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Strength-Cardio & Abs
My Workout I put together for myself for the next few weeks. I am a little scared But I am hoping for a great workout and calorie burn. Strength-Cardio & Abs Circuits Circuit 1 Strength: Walking Push up( Feet don’t move) Lt/Rt Plank DB Row w/ leg lift Alternating lt/rt Pile Squat w/ Lateral side DB raises Repeat Cardio:…
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Cardio workout I did at home
Workout I did at home in 75 min burning 650 calories Cardio Moves 15/45: 15 seconds rest 45 seconds of Max Effort Warm Up 5 min 1. Jumping Jack 2. Running Stairs or Bench 3. Split Jump/Skiers 4. Bench Hops 5. Suicides 6. High Knees 7. Butt Kicks 8. Short Sprints 9. Side to side hop 10. Mummy Kicks 11. Skaters 12. Crab Toe…
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Get Intense
From LOSING IT! With Jillian Michaels Thursday, May 26, 2011 Get Intense Ever notice the color-coded exercise "zones" listed on cardio machines? There's a "fat burning" zone, an "endurance training" zone, and so forth. The colors look nice, but how many times have you chosen the "fat burning" zone and watched as your fat…
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Get Your Heart Rate on Target
Ask Jillian Michaels Get Your Heart Rate on Target Q: When I'm doing cardio, my target heart rate is supposed to be at 85 percent. How do I know what that is, and how do I measure it during my workout? A: To determine your target heart rate, you should first figure out your maximum heart rate (MHR). This is done by…
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The Benefits of Strength Training
The Benefits of Strength Training Public health guidelines primarily focus on the promotion of physical activity and steady-state aerobic exercise, which enhance cardio respiratory fitness and have some impact on body composition. However, research demonstrates that resistance exercise training has profound effects on the…
