What would you do if someone told you that there are such things as fat burning foods? According to research, there are certain food items that help you burn calories with just the act of eating them. This is quite good news for those weight loss advocates. Here are some of them, possibly the top 10.
Lean cut chicken
It doesn’t necessarily mean chicken alone, almost any meat would do for they are rich in protein. Chicken however has the lowest cholesterol and fat content except the skin, which is totally the opposite. The white meat in good serving size will help you burn calories just by eating them. It takes a lot of energy to digest meat, thus burning more calories and fat in the process. This is also the reason why some diets promote protein over carbs. Well, you don’t have to necessarily eat protein alone, just add them and make sure you have healthy preparations as well. Expect the effort to be countered when you had the meat soaked in oil.
Spices
Spices specifically cayenne pepper and chilies are good additives to flavor up your meals and they are quite versatile that you can add them to almost any dish even your pizzas! Studies have shown that pepper component capsaicin helps lower fat and burn fat at the same time. It also promotes metabolism. You may notice at times that you sweat while eating a considerable amount of spice and this is evidence your metabolism is having a boost.
Olive oil
Yes, oils are fat but olive oil is different. It is actually a good source of fat that can help you lose weight. It provides healthy source of calories unlike most oils. Olive oil contains monounsaturated fat that helps you burn calories and fat. More than that, it also lowers cholesterol level. Of course we don’t expect you to drink them like water (that would turn out quite bad), but you probably want to have them in food preparations where you would likely use oils.
Low fat dairy products
There is a good connection with weight loss and calcium. Studies have shown that people drinking or having low fat dairy products rich in calcium had better outcomes with weight control. In low fat dairy products however they contain both protein and calcium, both apparently help metabolize fat. Choose your low fat milk of course like those skim and non fat yogurt.
Garlic
Garlic can help you burn fat. It has certain component that helps in burning fat by reducing bad cholesterol. Adding them to your meals also add up to the satiety value.
Citrus fruits
Some foods contain chemicals that are conducive in reducing fat amount in the body, one of them is citrus fruits. A good intake of your oranges and lemons will help you burn fat effectively and also provide a good source of vitamin C good for your immunity.
Apples and berries
Apples and berries contain chemical called pectin. Pectin essentially limits the amount of fat your cells can absorb. It involves a certain bind with water at cellular level in which helps remove fat deposits. Apples are quite a good snack and can give you full nutrients.
Broccoli
Broccoli or basically any green veggies contain a lot of fiber. Fiber as we know acts as a good booster for metabolism. Eating a good amount will help you control appetite and also allows more fat burning due to the boost in metabolism.
Whole grain
Whole grains and oats are great bulk food items. It lowers your appetite and makes you feel full. Also it contains a lot of fiber helping you burn more calories and fat just by regular intake. It is always a better option to choose over whole grain products for your cereals and bread.
Green tea
Green tea contains an antioxidant called EGCG which acts on burning calories throughout the day. Green tea is great taken as a drink and in replacement to coffee if you dislike too much caffeine. Natural green teas can give you lesser caffeine content but still help you stay away awake and alert.
Of course eating may help you burn fat but it doesn’t totally mean that it is the only thing you should do. There are definitely a lot of approaches for weight loss and you can add this technique to your main activities. Don’t forget exercise and a healthy living. Good luck!
Friday, July 29, 2011
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How to Achieve Your First Muscle Up
After saying to myself that I was going to do it for over a year now, I finally took the time and practiced until I was able to do my first muscle up. I had forgotten what it’s like to do an exercise you never were able to do before – and I will tell you it feels great.
What makes the muscle up so fun to learn is that most people can’t do it. It’s the same idea behind getting really good at the butterfly stroke for those of you who swim. It’s not really necessary for a good workout…but you look sweet doing it. Hey, there’s nothing wrong with a little showing off here and there.
What is a Muscle Up?
A muscle up is when you do a normal pull up, and then continue to go up pushing your arms down into a dip like movement. At the end, you’re straight on top of the bar when your arms back down. Here’s a video demonstrating how to do it:
Working Your Way Up to Your First Muscle-Up…
You’re probably not going to be able to watch a video and then go out and do a perfect muscle up. If you are able to – well, that’s impressive. But for the rest of us – you need to work your way up. Both strength and technique are involved, and you need both to get the exercise.
Building Strength:
Building strength for this is pretty straightforward. You’ll want to focus on pull-ups, dips, and some lower leg lifts for your abs (not necessary but helpful). Once you can do all of those exercises for more than 10 repetitions each, you’re strong enough and just need to work on technique.
Technique:
This is how I learned how to do it.
Part 1:
The first time ever, start with a normal pull up (you can kick your legs though). Then literally climb to reach the next part. Put one of your elbows onto the bar, push yourself on the bar and then get your other arm over there. Then push yourself up and do a full dip getting your arms pushing straight down.
This may have been ugly and it may have hurt a bit – but you’ve done your first muscle-up! It only gets easier after this.
Part 2:
Start with a normal pull up, kick your legs for momentum, try to get a little swing going. While in the swing, kick up and get to the top of the bar, bend one elbow up quickly and push yourself over the bar. Now bring your other arm up, and do the dip. You’re starting to look good now, and it’s time to reach the final stage.
Part 3:
Swing back and forth on the bar, kick your legs for momentum mid swing, reach the end of the bar and bend both elbows up, push yourself over the bar and down and complete your first, beautifully done muscle-up. Good work!
Here’s a really nice video tutorial:
Monday, July 18, 2011
RunAddicts: 5 Long Distance Running Tips for Beginners
Long distance running is a very challenging thing to take up. Most successful long distance runners have a real passion for training and are mentally able to push through physical discomfort to hit their mile goals. If you think you have what it takes to become one of these elite runners, these long distance running tips for beginners will help you get started.
#1: Make sure your expectations of your body are realistic.
The first thing you have to do when you decide to become a long distance runner is take stock of where you are as a runner today. If you are not already running shorter distances on a routine basis, then you will realistically take longer to hit the long miles than someone who has already completed at few 5Ks and runs a few times a week.
If you expect too much of yourself in the beginning, you will feel disappointed with your progress. That disappointment can easily feel like failure which leads to quitting. It is much better to start out with reasonable expectations so you feel successful and powerful as you progress.
#2: Your toes need room to breathe.
It is very common for long distance runners to have black and blue toes that are quite painful. This isn’t just the demand and strain of an intense training schedule. It is also a matter of finding running shoes with the proper fit.
Make sure there is ¾” to 1″ of space between the top of your big toe and the end of your shoe. This may feel too big when you first try it on, but you need the extra space around the toes so they are not rubbing into the shoe and being pressed into one another. That is what causes a lot of the bruised toes experienced by runners who pound the pavement for many hours at a time.
You can wear thicker socks or put moleskin the back heel of your shoes if it slips off your heel due to the extra room in the toe.
Also pay attention to your clothing and make sure you are dressed for the weather.
#3: Pay attention to your body and listen if it needs to slow down.
Training pace is not a one-size-fits-all issue. If you are following a training plan or someone else’s guidelines don’t be afraid to make modifications if your body needs to slow down at times. If you are doing your own thing then make sure to listen to your body and give yourself rests when it is needed.
If you push too hard too fast you can end up with overuse injuries that take you out of the running game for awhile or severely slow your training down. Your body will talk to you if you pay attention.
Some aches and pains are normal, but you shouldn’t feel severe pain. Also look for signs of fatigue and exhaustion which can be signs that you are pushing too hard at the moment and need to give yourself a break.
Most importantly, don’t be afraid to take a day or two off before a race. Rest up and restore your energy so you don’t face exhaustion on the big day.
#4: Smoother, softer surfaces are best.
It is easy to find a sidewalk or perhaps a concrete path to run on, but it is best to go for a dirt trail or some other surface that is softer. Long distance runners can develop joint and back problems over time because of the pounding their body takes during those long runs. The softer the surface, the more you spare your joints.
You can also do some of your runs indoors on a treadmill to go even lighter on your body. Just make sure outdoor running is part of the plan as well.
#5: Every workout doesn’t have to be ball-busting hardcore.
You don’t have to run your body into exhaustion every time you set out for a run. Some of your runs should be light, casual runs that work the body with less stress. You should also do some interval training that doesn’t focus directly on increasing your distance.
Long distance running is about going further, but it is also about form, speed and control. If you are just beginning as a runner you may want to do a lot of reading to learn why these other things are so important when running the distance.
It takes a lot of dedication and passion to survive in the world of long distance running. Do you still think you have what it takes?
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
How to send Google+ invitation for dummies
- Open your Google+ home screen
- Head to the "Circle" tab
- Click "Add a new person"
- Write down their email (preferably Google account), or maybe you can try emails from other domains
- Pick the proper circle for your friend
- Head back to the home screen, then write your friend's email on the stream
There's another alternative if you want to sent all-at-once invitation, just repeat the step 1-5. Then you can sent the invitation to the circle instead of writing down the emails one by one.
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