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- What Are The Benefits of Weight Lifting - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from John OxnardI’m sure everyone knows that weight lifting is the best form of exercise to build muscle. However, not everyone knows that weight lifting has many other health benefits that aren’t so obvious. Weight Lifting Promotes Good Posture The first benefit of weight lifting is improved posture. The ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - Fitness Mistakes You Might Be Doing - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from John OxnardAlmost everyone has tried a diet or a workout program, and many have failed a diet or workout program at least once. The reason why people don’t stick to a diet or workout program is because life can get in the way. Work and social events tend to get in the way, lack of support from family and ...
Views: 639 - Leg Toning Exercises You Must Know - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you looking to tone your legs? If so, you aren't alone. One of the top goals of many women is to get some toned legs. However, toning your legs can be very difficult unless you know the right leg toning exercises to perform. If you want to make sure that you get toned legs as fast as ...
Views: 731 - Easy Workouts For Beginners - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from John OxnardA easy workout can really kick start your day and make you feel great. You can always find workouts that are pretty easy. In this article I am going to go through a easy workout. Keep in mind that this workout is not meant for advanced trainers looking for serious muscle growth. They are ...
Views: 759 - Best Protein Sources For Vegetarians - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from John OxnardIf you're thinking about following a vegetarian diet plan, one thing that you must be making sure to consider is that you're consuming sufficient protein. Protein is the one macronutrient that so many vegetarians tend to miss out on due to the fact that the foods they typically eat just aren't ...
Views: 626 - 5 Exercises You Can Do On The Go - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from John OxnardWith your hectic daily routine - getting ready for work, getting the kids ready for school, a busy day at work, coming home and fixing dinner, cleaning up the house and getting everyone, including yourself, to sleep - exercise is usually the last thing on your mind! Stress levels and obesity ...
Views: 655 - 10 Foods That Fight Stress - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from John OxnardIt's easy to forget the importance of everything we put into our bodies. While you can't always eat a completely balanced diet, you can reduce your stress levels simply by choosing stress-fighting foods. Since everyone is different, some stress-relieving foods might work for you while others ...
Views: 673 - 11 Super Foods to Add to your Diet - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from John OxnardThere are certain foods out there that have come to earn the label super food. Super foods can improve your health by lowering your risk of heart disease and stroke, while boosting your energy, focus, and mental sharpness. The best part is that you get these benefits using all natural foods, ...
Views: 771 - Achieving Great Health with Affirmations - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from John OxnardMany of us wish to lose weight or get in better shape. Maybe you're concerned about your health and have made the decision to take better care of your body. Are there things you could be doing to be healthier? If so, you're not alone! When you choose the right foods and exercise, you'll look ...
Views: 658 - Constantly Improving Your Body and Mind - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from John OxnardEven if you look and feel great, there are always steps you can take, every day, to improve your body and mind. It takes constant work to improve your life, even when you have achieved what you believe is your personal best. So with that said, we all can use some healthy living tips to ensure ...
Views: 753 - How To Create A Healthy Mindset - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from John OxnardDo you feel you could use a healthier attitude toward life? Would you like to approach things in a different way? Is a healthier lifestyle attainable? The stress of modern life can sometimes make it difficult to lead a healthy lifestyle. However, you can start living healthy, today, by ...
Views: 6941 - Ways To Develop a Healthy Body Image - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from John OxnardDeveloping a healthy body image is one of the most important things you can do to maintain a healthy mindset. It all starts from how you think of yourself, and when it comes down to it, you must accept yourself for the person that you are. It can surely be a tough task. You're constantly being ...
Views: 614 - Easy Weight Loss Tips for Achieving Your Weight Loss Goals - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from John OxnardIf you've tried to lose weight and failed, you're probably thinking that it's a very difficult task to accomplish. Do you feel like you've tried every diet out there and nothing works? Don't give up. Achieving your weight loss goals might be easier than you think. Small Changes = Big ...
Views: 687 - How to Eat Healthy on a Budget - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from John OxnardWith the economic situation in the world being what it is, it’s important to find ways of eating healthy on a budget. It’s possible to buy foods that are good for you and your wallet; you have to plan ahead to get the best food you can for the money you have available. Having a plan and ...
Views: 671 - Everyday Healthy Living Tips - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from John OxnardIt may be easy to forget the importance of living a healthy life when we’re going through your day to day schedule. It may be even easier to get caught up in what’s convenient instead of what’s good for us. However, the benefits you can enjoy with a healthy lifestyle are worth making healthy ...
Views: 837 - How to Boost Willpower to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from John OxnardYou can lose weight if you set your mind to it. Are you ready to take action to achieve the body of your dreams? The biggest difficulty you face is your self-discipline and willpower. You may have fallen into a bad cycle. The cycle starts with eating a poor diet full of fats, carbs, and ...
Views: 654 - Get Well and Stay Well with a Healthy Diet - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from John OxnardIn order for the body to properly maintain itself and stay at it's best for day to day living, it’s important to have both a healthy body and mind. You can achieve great health by engaging in a diet that’s full of nutrition and easy to follow. If you feel that you are lacking in one area or the ...
Views: 643 - Get the Beach Body You Deserve - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from John OxnardIn the summer, most of us are thinking about the sandy beaches, the warm sun and how we're going to look in our swimsuits. Is the thought of other people seeing your thighs or belly a little scary? Well here are some quick and easy ways to get your body ready for swimsuit season this ...
Views: 674 - Healthy Living Strategies for a Better Life - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from John OxnardHave you chosen to live a healthier lifestyle? There are a hundred reasons why you might want to make the switch, and probably even more why you might go back to your old habits, too. With this said, changing your lifestyle is easier said than done. Even though many of us intend to be ...
Views: 636 - Healthy Snacks You Can Eat to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from John OxnardWhen you’re trying to lose weight, you may think that you’ll never be able to have another snack. The truth is there are many healthy snacks you can eat to lose weight and feel great. For any weight loss plan to be successful, you can’t feel like you’re being deprived. This means you can eat ...
Views: 627 - Holiday Dieting Tips - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from John OxnardThe holidays are a special time for all, and you should take the time to indulge yourself. However, at the same time you should keep your health in mind because it's easy to be tempted into going overboard. It all starts with Halloween and all the extra treats that are around the house. Then ...
Views: 645 - How Meditation Can Improve Your Health - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from John OxnardMeditation has been proven to reduce stress levels and it can even help with conditions such as high blood pressure. Once you've become more calm and peaceful through meditation, your life will open up to more opportunities and you'll find it easier to make healthy choices. What Exactly Is ...
Views: 1063 - How to Maintain Healthy Eating Habits - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from John OxnardAre you struggling to keep your resolution to eat healthy, nutritious foods? Once you’ve set a goal to maintain healthy eating habits, how do you go about actually achieving that goal? The good news is that once you do something consistently for only a few weeks, it becomes a habit. Here ...
Views: 608 - How to Stay Mentally Focused Through Your Diet - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from John OxnardEveryone has heard the expression, "You are what you eat." This very simple saying means more and more each day as we gain a greater understanding about how foods affect us. • The food you put into your body has an effect on your physical appearance, energy levels, bodily processes and how ...
Views: 690 - How to Stay Focused on Losing Weight - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from John OxnardWhat is the hardest thing you have ever tried to do? If you ask 100 people, I'd bet the majority would mention losing weight. Losing weight can be challenging because we all want to shed the extra pounds just in time for spring break or next weekend's beach trip. Even though it took time to ...
Views: 674 - How to Get Exercise With a Busy Schedule - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from John OxnardMany people say that they simply don't have the time to exercise. While this may be perfectly true in a fast paced world, there are certain things you can do to incorporate exercise into your daily life.When it comes to exercise, it all starts with a good attitude and a little bit of action each ...
Views: 642 - 5 Exercises To Target The Tummy - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from John OxnardIf you're looking to start up a workout program to slim the tummy and get rid of your love handles, performing the right exercises will be key. By fully challenging all the muscles surrounding the core region, you can see better fat burning benefits and really get that toned look that you're ...
Views: 786 - Fat Burning Workouts In Under 20 Minutes - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from John OxnardIf you want to get ripped and are short on time, then you're in luck because by creating your own fat burning 20 minute workout, you can see great results without feeling like the gym has become your second job. Let's look at what you should know. Utilize Compound Lifts Only The very ...
Views: 696 - Great Tips To Keep Your Workouts Interesting - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from John OxnardAs you go about your workout program, one of the most important things that you must be doing is looking at how you can make the session interesting so you will stick to your workout schedule. Sticking to a workout plan is one of the largest factors determining your success, so unless you’re ...
Views: 647 - Ways To Exercise At Home - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from John OxnardIf you're interested in getting into better shape but don't really want to join a public gym, there are plenty of ways to work around this. Many people think that being in good shape means you'll have to spend hours and hours at the gym, but this isn't the case. If you can exercise 30 ...
Views: 729 - Easy Tips To Improve Your Diet - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from John OxnardMany people focus on diet improvements because they feel they need to lose weight. It's true that obesity is a rising problem, but more importantly the issue of health is at the heart of it all. If you think your diet needs improvement, you're not alone. It's true that "you are what you eat," ...
Views: 591 - The Many Health Benefits of Laughter - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from John OxnardEverybody enjoys a good laugh, whether it’s from a sitcom on TV, a live comedy show, or because a friend made a fool of himself. When was the last time you took some time to relax and find something to laugh about? Not just any laugh, but one of those laughs that make you cry. If you are ...
Views: 670 - 5 Simple Activities To Lose Weight And Have Fun - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from John OxnardDo you groan when you think of trying to lose weight and exercise? Most of us do. Unfortunately, for so many, the very idea of losing weight causes negative thoughts and feelings. You may even feel as if it’s an impossible challenge. If losing weight has become a hassle, you need to rethink ...
Views: 747 - Beginning Steps To Loose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from John OxnardWhy would you like to lose weight? Is it because you want to look good for a special day? Perhaps you have a family event or class reunion to attend this year; the reasons could be many. However, rather than losing weight for a single day event, you may have more luck losing weight when you ...
Views: 614 - Making Healthy Food Choices In Our Busy Lives - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from John OxnardYou already know how important it is to make healthy food choices for you and your family. But how can you fit the best choices into your busy life? You’ll be pleased to discover that a hectic life doesn’t mean that every meal has to be unhealthy fast food on the run. Sometimes it's difficult to ...
Views: 906 - The Best Natural Weight Loss Strategies - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from John OxnardHow many fads and crazy diets have you tried? Even though deep in your heart you know this isn't the proper way to get rid of any extra weight, do you still hope that this one is the miracle you've been hoping for? It's time to get out of the infomercial-driven market and realize that the real ...
Views: 624 - Keys To Building Muscle - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from John OxnardMuscle is built naturally when your body goes through a strenuous activity. It seems pretty simple, however there are many variables to building muscle that people don't take into consideration. Not knowing these variables can greatly hinder your muscle growth and even cause injury. Here are a ...
Views: 1082 - How To Increase Testosterone Naturally - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from John OxnardWhat you do in the gym is going to have a very large impact on how quickly you build lean muscle. However, only working out wont cut it. Having a proper diet and a overall hormonal balance will have a much larger impact on your muscle gain. About, 80% of your muscle gain is due to proper diet. ...
Views: 1427 - Workout Music - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from John OxnardIn this article I cover the benefits of listening to workout music and how to get any song you want for free from youtube. Also, there is a list of my 30 favorite pump up songs at the bottom, hope you like them. Music is a huge part of my life as well as the lives of others. Many of us know ...
Views: 1384 - Weight Loss Tips for Dieters - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from John OxnardDoes it seem like you’re constantly on a diet? You’re not alone! You may be surprised how many people feel the same way. Maybe you’ve tried every diet that’s out there. You’ve eaten grapefruit to the point where you can’t stand the sight of them. You’ve given up carbohydrates but still crave ...
Views: 669 - Which Fast Foods are the Healthiest - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from John OxnardSometimes when you're out and about, you just need a meal fast. But you don't have to eat unhealthy because you've chosen a fast food joint. There are healthy alternatives mixed in among all the fattening choices. Your best bet is to learn what makes each item unhealthy and choose one of ...
Views: 650 - Myths about getting six pack abs - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from John OxnardWe've all been at the gym doing countless sit ups and spending the last half hour of our workout on a special ab machine. You've done every ab exercise you've heard of but minimal results are seen. Why is that? I would like to go over some myths that might be hindering your results. Myth ...
Views: 761 - The Effects of Stress and the best ways to Eliminate Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you always feeling stressed? Dealing with stress is a thing you do on a regular basis, though when it starts to have a negative effect on your body and mind, this would mean you might be distressed. What many individuals don't understand is that stress is a state of being that negatively ...
Views: 905 - The Effects of Stress and How To Control Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you constantly feeling stressed? Dealing with stress may be something you do on a regular basis, but when it starts to have a unhealthy effect on your body and mind, this would mean you might be distressed. What many people don't understand is that stress is a state of being that ...
Views: 888(1 vote) - The symptoms of Stress and How To Cut down Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you usually feeling stressed? Managing stress is a thing you do on a regular basis, though when it starts to have a harmful effect on your body and mind, it means that you are distressed. What many individuals don't understand is that stress is a state of being that in fact negatively ...
Views: 1230(1 vote) - The results of Stress and How To Cut down Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you usually feeling stressed? Coping with stress is something you do regularly, but when it starts to have a unhealthy effect on your mind and body, it indicates you are distressed. What many people don't know is that stress really is a state of being that in fact negatively impacts our ...
Views: 2087 - The results of Stress and the way to Get rid of Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you always feeling stressed? Managing stress may be something you do frequently, though when it starts to have a negative effect on your mind and body, this would mean you are distressed. What many individuals don't understand is that stress really is a state of being that in fact ...
Views: 823 - The results of Stress and How To Eliminate Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you always feeling stressed? Coping with stress is something you do frequently, but when it begins to have a negative effect on your mind and body, it means you might be distressed. What many people don't know is that stress is a state of being that negatively impacts our bodies. The ...
Views: 831 - The symptoms of Stress and the way to Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you always feeling stressed? Dealing with stress may be something you do frequently, however when it starts to have a harmful effect on your mind and body, it means you might be distressed. What many individuals don't understand is that stress really is a state of being that in fact ...
Views: 776 - The Effects of Stress and the way to Get rid of Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John OxnardAre you usually feeling stressed? Managing stress is something you do frequently, but when it starts to have a harmful effect on your mind and body, this would mean you are distressed. What many people don't understand is that stress is a state of being that in fact negatively impacts your ...
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