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Showing posts with label Weight loss. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

How To Lose Weight With Lemon And Ginger?



Hello everyone, do you know that Ginger tea is the best remedy to reduce weight by following some simple tips. 



The water, lemon, ginger diet is meant to help you lose weight — 10 to 20 lbs worth — and detoxify at the same time. While this liquid diet is simple and inexpensive because you can get all the ingredients you need at your local grocer there is risk of side effects and health complications. Always consult a doctor before trying a new diet.

Ginger is a well-known root around the world for all of its health properties, especially as an anti-inflammatory and for its gastric properties that assist the digestive system.  This root is used as a slimming formula because its properties promote weight loss.  Not only does it improve digestive functions but it also has a “thermogenic” effect that helps activate the metabolism, making it a potent fat and calorie-burner.
On the other hand, lemon is another one of the big powerful medicines that promotes health in different ways.  It too is considered a natural thinning agent.  Its vitamin C content turns it into a very effective antioxidant that promotes waste elimination from the body, fights fluid retention, helps detoxify the body and contributes to a reduction in abdominal swelling.

How is it possible to lose weight with ginger and lemon?

Keeping in mind that both ingredients have properties that promote fat and waste elimination from the body, these two together are considered to be a potent natural slimming formula that can help complement your weight loss diet.  I’m sure you had never imagined that you could prepared both of these ingredients together, and with such a unique purpose, but now you will know a little more about the versatility of these two ingredients for various different recipes.  You can lose weight naturally and get good results with these recipes.

Ginger and lemon lemonade

This delicious lemonade combines the classic recipe that we all know, with the powers of ginger.  This makes it healthier and will allow for more weight loss.

What should you do?

Prepare the lemonade as you normally do, not using refined sugar for sweetening.  Afterwards, add a teaspoon of grated ginger, and if you like you could also add a few well-diced cabbage leaves.  This will strengthen the detoxifying effect.  Drink once ready, preferably before breakfast.



Friday, June 12, 2015

Top 10 Easiest Ways To Burn Big Tummy Fat

The best way to get a slim waistline is exercising and the focus of this write-up is on the reasons why fat accumulates in the belly and having cognisance on the causes of Abdominal fat. Though, a change in diet and lifestyle might make you want to back out. But wait, don’t lose hope yet. we are going to unwrap Top 10 Easiest Ways To Burn Big Tummy Fat

First, before we proceed, let us find out some of the major causes of Abdominal Fat.
1. Genetics
2. Hormonal Changes
3. Stress And Hypertension
4. Alcohol
5. Late Night Eating
6. Sedentary Lifestyle
7. Disease
8. Poor Posture
However, to curb this bogus bulgy tummy we should be committed to this practices.
1. Enhancement of Liver function:
The liver as we all know is a vital organ of the digestive system which aid in detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for
digestion. It also produces bile, an alkaline compound which aids in digestion via the emulsification of lipids. Once the bile lacks the regulatory materials to
function, an impending tummy protrusion ensues.
2. Eat Right:
Reducing abdominal fat is 80% about eating the right food. In other for the liver to function properly you need to maintain a healthy and balanced diet, with adequate
macro and micro nutrients. Most importantly, skip takeaways and fast foods. Eat food prepared at home. Don’t have time? Go for raw fruits or veggies, or steam cooked
veggies instead.
3. Drink Water:
Many get confused between being thirsty, tired or hungry, and end up nibbling sugary or fatty food. Always carry a water bottle. And make sure you keep sipping water
throughout the day. One need to drink 6 – 8 glasses of water, though this depends on your weight and lifestyle. Calculate accordingly and make sure you consume enough
water.
4. Short Bursts:
According to recent studies, instead of working out for hours or running a few miles, doing short bursts of active exercises is very helpful in reducing stubborn fat.
For example, if you are walking on a treadmill, randomly increase the speed for a few seconds and get back to walking.
5. Avoid Sugar:
Sugar is one thing you should greatly reduce, if not omit from your daily platter. There are many sources of hidden sugar, so it’s a good idea to reduce sugar. Use
alternatives like honey, palm sugar and licorice extract.
6. Reduce Sodium intake:
Of course, you need to add salt to your food. Besides sodium salt, you have potassium, lemon and sea salts you can consider. Also, adding spices like pepper, a few
herbs also helps reduce salt requirement.
7. Vitamin C:
Vitamin C is important for the secretion of carnitine, a compound that helps body convert fat into energy. Besides, it also helps block cortisol, a hormone that’s
secreted by the body when under stress. Spike in cortisol levels is the main reason for abdominal fat.
8. Fat burning foods:
There are many natural ways to reduce fat. . Garlic, onion, ginger, cayenne pepper, cabbage, tomato, spices like cinnamon and mustard are some of the fat reducing
foods. Consuming a few cloves of raw garlic and a 1-inch piece of ginger every morning is good for fat metabolism.
Having a glass of warm water with lemon juice and honey in the morning, is a popular option for weight loss. Similarly, there are many other ways to induct fat burning
foods in one’s diet.
Also, when trying to get rid of bad cholesterol, addition of good cholesterol can be helpful. Avocados, olives, coconut and nuts are few sources of good cholesterol.
9. Do not skip breakfast:
Many think skipping breakfast helps with quick weight loss. On the contrary, skipping breakfast is a major blunder. It increases bloating and pushes your body into
starvation mode, a key for abdominal fat gain.
Latest studies reveal having smaller and frequent meals is the key to maintain a healthy metabolism rate, which is important for weight management. So reduce the size
of your meals and make up for it by snacking healthy. You could consider having dry fruits and nuts, raw veggies or fruits and steamed veggies.
10. Sleep:
Wondering why we are talking about sleeping here? Adequate sleep is very important for weight management. Everyone needs 6 – 8 hours of sleep. According to a recent
study, too much of sleep or the lack of it can lead to weight gain.

Saturday, September 6, 2014

How to Get Rid of Cellulite with Coffee Forever

Coffee is a very famous ingredient in anti-cellulite lotions, shower gels and all kinds of products. Than why not go natural and just use its pure form against the problem? Do this procedure about once every 3-4 four days and the result won’t take long!


  • Make some strong coffee and pour it in a bowl.
  • Add a little salt.
  • Leave the mixture for a while until the salt dissolves at least partially.
coffee

  • Add a bit of olive oil or anti-cellulite oil to the mixture.
  • Now rub the harmed parts of your body with the mixture.
  • Wash it out only with your hands, so that any other tools do not remove the nutrients.
  • Mix a few drops of lemon, grapefruit, orange or lavender oil.
  • Massage the oil mixture to your body for a few minutes.
  • Wrap it in see-through oil for about ten minutes.

leg

and you're done ! voila !

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

How to get rid of Cellolite fast and avoid it !!!



Nobody wants to go to the beach and show off cellulite skin but almost all women get cellulite at some point of their lives. The only thing we can do is to slow the formation of the “orange skin” by eating certain foods and avoiding others and, of course, doing regular exercise. Here are someDo’s and Don’ts of battling cellulite:


  • Drink at least 1 glass of fresh orange juice a day. As we know, citrus fruits are the biggest enemy of “orange skin”.
  • Avoid drinking too much coffee and tea because they help wash off all the mineral substances in your body. If you drink them, don’t put sugar. Also, you shouldn’t drink alcohol more than a glass of wine a day.
  • Follow a diet. Maybe the most important thing is to be careful what you eat. Stay away from proteins and carbohydrates.
  • Eat potatoes for cellulite-free skin. Because they’re high in potassium, they help your body release wate faster. You can also eat avocado, bananas, cabbage, wheat, barley, mushrooms.
  • Alternate hot and cold dishes. For lunch eat cold dishes and for dinner – hot.
  • Eat food high in lecithin – eggs, soy, cauliflower.
  • Eat food high in antioxidants – strawberries, pomegranate, grapes and citrus fruits.

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Getting Rid of the Love Handles by Doing Two Killer Exercises

I know how confusing advertisements can be, filled with magical pills and unhealthy actions. If you are thinking the same way, then you might enjoy this article.



The “love handles” area, right around the hips, is probably the worst one to lose weight. It might be hard, but it is not impossible! This is why you are reading this article – I will give you two exercises that will exhaust you but it’s worth it. 

Trunk Twists

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Then you reach your arms out in the form of a T, but remember to always keep you head and legs straight. Rotate your body to the left, contract your stomach and oblique muscles and stretch your limbs for a few seconds. Increase the reps and sets and add weight if you have a bar when you can.

Oblique Crunches

Lay on the floor, bend your legs to a 90 degree angle and make sure your feet are not touching the ground. Place your hands behind your neck and squeeze your stomach muscles when you bring your right elbow to your left knee. Stay in that position for at least 20 seconds. Repeat by switching hands and legs.
And this is it. It’s easy to do, you just need some persistence. Come on, you can do it!

Saturday, June 28, 2014

5 ways to reduce horrible arm fat

Have you stopped wearing sleeveless just because you have heavy arms? Now, there is no need to be upset.


Follow these easy tips and you can have the toned arms you wished for...

The most effective way to tone arms is being physically active. This doesn't mean that you need to hit the gym every day, but there are many household activities that requires intense arms movement, mopping, cleaning, rolling to name a few. But to melt down the bulky plump, you need determination and focus. You need to start with cutting down on unhealthy and high-calorie food, eating fresh to stay healthy and look healthy. Here are a few more tips.

Go for skipping


If you think it's irrelevant, then you are wrong. Skipping is the best cardio workout and it's inexpensive as well. It doesn't just help you sweat out the fat from your body, but gives you sleek and tone arms too. "Skipping rope affects arms muscles as you lift your body's weight as well as move your arms in circular motion. This increases the activity in the arms. Count seconds instead of skipping repetitions to make the process more effective," says Gautham Kumar, a fitness expert.

Keep stretching

Don't wait for the evening or morning fitness regime and stretch your arms as and when you get time. This will not only keep you active, but also release the tension. Gautham says, "Stretching tones the arm muscles and brings them back in shape. Do it in the office, post meeting or after finishing a report." He suggests these exercises that you can do in your office.


- Interlock your fingers behind your head and stretch your arms up. Make sure the elbows are behind your head. Now, bend your waist right for a few seconds and repeat the same on the left. Keep arms stretched and straight.

- Hold both your palms together behind the lower spine and interlock the fingers. Stretch both your arms backward so that chest comes forward. This is also beneficial to relieve the back stress.

Rotate wrist

Wrist rotation affects your shoulders and lower arms which are the plumpest areas. "Hold one to two pounds of dumbbells in each hand and stand up. The gap between your feet should be equal to your shoulder length. Extend both the hands forward and keep them firm. Now, swiftly rotate your wrist upward and inward as far as possible. This will help tone the arm muscles," says Gatuham.


Lift your body up

Do you remember how you used to do pull-ups in the park as a kid? You have to just follow the same. Hold a sturdy strong rod that can bear your body weight. Grasp it firmly and pull yourself up the floor. When you go up hold the position for a few seconds and let your arm muscles take all the strain. Do a set of 20 and after a two-minute break, repeat the set. In case, you are doing it for the first time, then, do as many pull-ups as you can, but don't strain yourself.

Triceps with one arm

Sit on the floor and place your hands almost a foot behind your hips; your fingers should point towards the butt. Your legs and feet should be pressed together, knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Keep your arm straight to raise your hips above the floor. Bend your left elbow only with one arm and lower your butt as close to the floor as possible without actually touching it. Repeat it with right elbow.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Fat-burning exercises for a very flat tummy

If you thought only crunches can give you washboard abs, think again. Here are some fat-burning exercises that are even better.



Losing fat on the belly is the hardest, they say. And when you want to strengthen your core and lose the flab, most probably what comes to mind are crunches and sit-ups. But recent research has found that exercises that are meant for the whole body can actually workout the core muscles better than the designated exercises for your abs.

Dumb-bells

Take an exercise mat and sit on it. Now stretch your feet out in front of you. Keep them around three feet apart. Take a pair of dumbbells in your hands and hold them near your shoulders. Keep your back straight. Contract your stomach muscles and push your arms straight up. Return to the starting position and repeat ten to 15 times.

Cheers for the chair

Take a chair and sit on it while keeping your spine straight. Hold the edge of the seat. Now engage your core and use the stomach muscles to bring your toes (pointing to the floor) two to four inches off the floor. Hold for at least three to five seconds then lower your feet down. Repeat for a few minutes.


Try this out

Begin this one by standing with your feet apart — a little more than hip-width apart. Take a dumb-bell and hold it at chest level with both hands. Now, while you bend your knees, lower yourself. Go as far as you can — your elbows should be inside your knees. All the while, work your abdominal muscles, contract them, and use that strength to lower your butt. Keep repeating these squats at least 10-1 5 times.

Lunge!

This is a lunge with a slight variation. Begin by standing with your feet together. Lunge back with your right leg as you bend your knees at right angles. Now reach right hand to left foot. Then go back to standing position. Now, lunge the right leg back and do the exercise again. After ten repetitions, switch sides.


Push-ups

This one is a variation of push-ups. Go to the beginning position (see the picture below). Now slowly lift your right arm and touch your left shoulder with your right hand. Then go back to touching the floor. Now, do the same with your other arm — left arm and right shoulder and back on the floor. Then, touch your left hand to your right thigh, and go back to the main position. Then touch your left thigh with your right arm. Repeat all four touches at least five to eight times each.

Squat for strength

Begin your squat, arms akimbo, and get both your knees bent at 90 degrees. Generally squats are considered to be an important exercise for developing core strength while working the legs and buttocks. Now, engage your core muscles to push your body up to the starting position. The thrust you need to raise your body up will work to burn your stomach fat. Do this at least eight to 10 times for each leg.

5 ways to reduce horrible arm fat

Have you stopped wearing sleeveless just because you have heavy arms? Now, there is no need to be upset.


Follow these easy tips and you can have the toned arms you wished for...

The most effective way to tone arms is being physically active. This doesn't mean that you need to hit the gym every day, but there are many household activities that requires intense arms movement, mopping, cleaning, rolling to name a few. But to melt down the bulky plump, you need determination and focus. You need to start with cutting down on unhealthy and high-calorie food, eating fresh to stay healthy and look healthy. Here are a few more tips.

Go for skipping


If you think it's irrelevant, then you are wrong. Skipping is the best cardio workout and it's inexpensive as well. It doesn't just help you sweat out the fat from your body, but gives you sleek and tone arms too. "Skipping rope affects arms muscles as you lift your body's weight as well as move your arms in circular motion. This increases the activity in the arms. Count seconds instead of skipping repetitions to make the process more effective," says Gautham Kumar, a fitness expert.

Keep stretching

Don't wait for the evening or morning fitness regime and stretch your arms as and when you get time. This will not only keep you active, but also release the tension. Gautham says, "Stretching tones the arm muscles and brings them back in shape. Do it in the office, post meeting or after finishing a report." He suggests these exercises that you can do in your office.


- Interlock your fingers behind your head and stretch your arms up. Make sure the elbows are behind your head. Now, bend your waist right for a few seconds and repeat the same on the left. Keep arms stretched and straight.

- Hold both your palms together behind the lower spine and interlock the fingers. Stretch both your arms backward so that chest comes forward. This is also beneficial to relieve the back stress.

Rotate wrist

Wrist rotation affects your shoulders and lower arms which are the plumpest areas. "Hold one to two pounds of dumbbells in each hand and stand up. The gap between your feet should be equal to your shoulder length. Extend both the hands forward and keep them firm. Now, swiftly rotate your wrist upward and inward as far as possible. This will help tone the arm muscles," says Gatuham.


Lift your body up

Do you remember how you used to do pull-ups in the park as a kid? You have to just follow the same. Hold a sturdy strong rod that can bear your body weight. Grasp it firmly and pull yourself up the floor. When you go up hold the position for a few seconds and let your arm muscles take all the strain. Do a set of 20 and after a two-minute break, repeat the set. In case, you are doing it for the first time, then, do as many pull-ups as you can, but don't strain yourself.

Triceps with one arm

Sit on the floor and place your hands almost a foot behind your hips; your fingers should point towards the butt. Your legs and feet should be pressed together, knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Keep your arm straight to raise your hips above the floor. Bend your left elbow only with one arm and lower your butt as close to the floor as possible without actually touching it. Repeat it with right elbow.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Juice veggies, be fit

Looking for vegetarian, gluten-free, nourishing, green food? Well, vegetable juice is the answer. 


They are packed with essential vitamins and minerals and when consumed once a day, they shows visible results in a month or two on your skin and hair, when accompanied with a healthy lifestyle. Here are a few recipes you can try at home.

Cool cucumber

Take two medium sized washed and peeled cucumbers and grate them (you could also cube them and then pulp them in a blender).
Strain the pureed/grated cucumber and serve over ice in a tall glass. You could add a few small cubes of cucumber to the drink.

Nutritional content

100 gms: 

- Vitamin K - 21%
- Vitamin C - 5%

Tangy and green

Peel and cube kiwis and green apples. Blend in a food processor with a few mint leaves and pour in a glass to serve. Garnish with a sprig of mint leaves.


Nutritional content

1 cup or 177 gms: 

- Vitamin C - 273%
- Calcium 6%
- Iron, Vitamin A - 3%

A glassful of health

Wash and blanch handful of spinach and a few florets of broccoli. Chop and put in a processor to blend. Add a few sprigs of celery and a dash of lemon juice.

Spinach nutritional content

1 cup or 30 gms:
- Vitamin A - 56%
- Vitamin C - 14%
- Iron - 5%
Broccoli nutritional content

100 gms:
- Vitamin C 149%
- Vitamin A 12%
- Calcium 5%

Friday, May 16, 2014

5 tips to a flat tummy like Deepika's

Struggling to keep your wayward waist in check? Follow these five tips to get a flat tummy like Deepika Padukone

A recent study found the average woman's waist has increased by seven inches since the 1950s — from a toned 27 to a solid 34.


And according to the National Health Survey, UK, a waist over 34.5 inches puts you at greater risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and type-2 diabetes.
But it's not too late to lose the extra padding — try these waist-whittling tips to feel healthy.

Curl it

Canada's University of Waterloo found old-style crunches can damage the spine. The more effective version is the curl-up.
Lie on your back with your hands palm-down, tucked under the small of your back. Bend your knees and slightly lift your head and shoulders.


You don't need to crunch up much to get the desired response from your entire abdominal muscle complex. If that's still too much, buy a hula hoop. Just 15 minutes' hooping a day will result in a waspish waist.

De-fizz it

If you're a fan of fizzy diet drinks, you could unwittingly be widening your waistline. All fizzy drinks have gas in them, which causes gas in your intestinal system. One should also steer clear of sorbitol, an artificial drinks sweetener which the body can't break down properly. Instead, swap your diet drinks for water. Equally, if you enjoy an alcoholic treat, avoid beer, prosecco and fizzy mixers — a glass of red wine or plain vodka is less likely to cause bloating.

Finally, drink peppermint tea. Some studies suggest it can ease the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and reduce bloating.

Calm it

Tried everything but your waist won't shrink? Bloating with no obvious cause is known as 'dysbiosis' and refers to an imbalance of bacteria in your stomach, usually caused by excess yeast, Candida. Too much boozing, being on the Pill or HRT, or even taking antibiotics regularly can trigger the problem.


Think of yeast 'rising' in your gut

Avoid high sugar foods and go easy on beans, potatoes, sprouts, lentils, broccoli, bananas and raisins, which can all make bloating worse. Stick to berries, plums and other lowsugar fruits. Eat more eggs and pumpkin seeds to support your stress levels as they have calming properties and take a daily probiotic.

Squeeze it

If it's good enough for Jessica Alba, it's got to be worth a try. Reportedly, the Hollywood actress wore an elastic corset for two months to help shed her baby weight — the idea being that you're more likely to notice overeating than if you're wearing comfy trackies. Rather than Cousin Violet-style whalebone, you're better off slipping into a Waist Cincher. This smoothing 'control lingerie' has flexible bones, double-layer panels and flat hook-and-eye fastenings, and it really does hold in excess flab, whilst ensuring you can still breathe.

Tone it

Every celeb swears by Pilates and it is a brilliant way to flatten your waist. Most classes begin with 'the hundred' — so called because you hold the position for 100 beats.

It works muscles to create a strong and stable core, and tone your waistline. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat to the floor. Then lift your feet off the ground and bend your knees to a 90-degree angle. Your shins should be parallel to the floor. Reach your arms towards the sky. As you exhale, bring your arms back down towards the floor while lifting your head and the very top of your shoulders off the mat. Continue this movement, breathing in and out to a count of five. Aim to keep your head and torso still and flatten the abdominal area.