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Are you rooting for the Patriots this #Superbowl? Here's a healthy version of New England clam chowder for your celebration.
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Seriously! people think cutting a ton of calories is going to make you lose fat, when instead your body is going to store fat like crazy for you to live on!
Think Positively Exercise Daily Eat Healthy Work Smart not Hard Stay Strong Worry Less Move Forward Be Happy
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Exercise for the Transversus Abdominis (AKA the muscle that pulls in the ring of your waist) One area of your abs you may be neglecting is the transversus abdominus - without working it, you run the risk of developing a square torso (straight up and down) rather than an hourglass one (tapered at the waist). Here’s what you can do along with your usual ab workout: 1. Get on all fours, back straight, looking down. 2. Exhale completely, then hold your breath. 3. Pull your belly toward your spine (“suck in”) as hard as possible for 10 seconds, while continuing to hold your breath. 4. Inhale. Take a few breaths, then repeat 10 times. Later, you’ll probably feel as though you’d been laughing at something REALLY funny. That’s because you worked those same muscles. Enjoy!
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Modified from the original source: (Please note, I am parking this here for my personal use; please use the parts you think are wise, and kindly ignore the ones you don't think are wise. If you are a medical professional and would like to suggest other or better tips, please do! I would love to hear from you and will refine this list as needed. In addition to exercise, these tips may help in the weight loss battle: 1. Drink one glass of water to keep well hydrated -- sometimes you are actually thirsty, not hungry and it will help you to feel full. 2. Drink ice cold water. Your body will burn calories just getting the water to a normal temperature to digest. Also it is great for your complexion. 3. Drink 2- 3 cups of green tea daily. It will help boost your metabolism, plus its anti-oxidants make your skin look great. 4. Take vitamins daily. Do not take vitamins on an empty stomache, otherwise they have nothing to catalyze with. 5. Try chewing mint gum when hungry. This can help you to feel less hungry. 6. Eat spicy foods. They raise your metabolism. 7. Take cold showers, if you can, because your body will burn calories to heat you back up. 8. Brush your teeth so you won’t be tempted to eat afterwards. 9.Use smaller plates to minimize the portions you eat. 10. Consider using a cutting board that has portion guides. 11. Chew each bite of food thoroughly and then take a sip of water between bites. You will feel full quicker and will not eat as much. 12. Sleep at least six hours a day. If you get less than six this can lower your metabolism by 15%. 13. Pamper yourself! Give yourself a facial, paint your nails, anything to make you feel pretty. 14. Keep a food diary so you can know how many calories you are really eating during the day -- by writing everything down you will see where you are taking in extra, unnecessary calories and be able to manage your weight better. 15. Keep good posture, burns 10% more calories when you sit up straight. 16. Make a list of all the “bad” (i.e. unhealthy or non-nutritious) foods that you crave and tend to binge on. Each day, pick one to take out of your diet that you cannot eat again. Take one off the list each day until there are no more bad foods you can have. 17. Avoid alcohol whenever you can. A shot of liquor has 100-120 calories, a glass of wine has 80 calories, a lite beer has 110-120 calories, and a regular beer has 140-170 calories. 19. Avoid eating any one thing bigger than about a cup/the size of your fist; if your stomach expands from overeating, you will get hungry more often. 19. Interesting tidbit: the smell of coffee is thought to supress appetite. 20. Wear applied lip gloss. (sounds weird, I know, but it does make you more aware of what’s going in your mouth,) 21. Have 6 small meals a day (although this is now being questioned). 22. Drink low calorie hot chocolate to curb chocolate cravings. 23. Take a picture of yourself wearing a bathing suit or something equally important to you, like a special dress-- use it to motivate you. 24. Eat slowly -- It takes 20 minutes for the brain to realize the stomach is full. 25. Eat lots of fiber. It makes you feel full and takes fat with it out of your body. The natural cleansing helps improve both your energy level and overall feeling of wellness. 26. Before you dig into that cake, bag of chips, candy, or whatever, take a deep breath and count to 100. 27. Think Celery -- it actually burns calories. Not only will it fill you up, but it will also get your metabolism kickin’. 28. Read the nutritional information. Remember, fat-free does not mean calorie-free. 29. Keep an eye on fiber content. Get as much fiber into your diet as you can, while cutting fat and calories. 30. Don’t eat a lot at once. Spread your food throughout the day. This will help to avoid binging and keep your metabolism going. 31. Do not eat in front of the computer or TV. This distracts you from recognizing you’re full. 32. Buy yourself some flowers instead -- they make you happy. 33. When having cravings try drinking a tall, icy glass of water with slices of lemons or oranges -- sometimes what you think is hunger is really thirst. 34. Remember, an occasional binge doesn’t hurt. Just don’t binge too regularly! and finally, 35. Love and respect yourself and your body.
Challenging runners workout--said it will flatten your belly, slim your thighs, and firm your butt in 2 weeks--without a single sit-up or squat--there is a link to a beginners runners workout too
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Jongi Jadraque wow nice abs