Archive for: July 2007

Increasing metabolism to lose weight is a myth?

Did you know that the key to a successful weight loss is by mellowing down your metabolism?

Metabolism is the process of burning calories in your body which happens naturally even if you are not exerting any effort- yes including when you are sleeping.

Metabolism is generally measured according to your basal metabolic rate (BMR).

Increasing metabolism, safely and naturally, is the most efficient method to promote weight reduction in the form of fat loss. Metabolism, if increased, would result in taking much fluid thus weight loss would happen gradually. The recommended weight loss of 1 – 2 pounds per week is really possible… By increasing the metabolism you are giving the body a need to have more amount of protein.

Increasing metabolism can help enhance any weight loss plan, and can easily be incorporated into the existing routine. As we all know, exercise could increase metabolism but the point is that an individual must do an exercise that is suitable and effective for his or her body type. Increasing the metabolism must come before trimming down on calories.

10 ways to Maintain a Good Digestive System

1) The food is well-cooked and eaten warm/hot.
2) The use of whole wheat and rice is adequate.
3) Reduce or avoid use of fine flour and polished rice.
4) Use of fried things should be reduced.
5) Enough buttermilk and curd should be included in the diet.
6) Enough vegetables, raw and cooked and seasonal fruits should be taken.
7) The food should be properly chewed.
8) A time gap of 5 to 7 hours must be kept between two meals.
9) The habit of eating or drinking liquids except water or buttermilk between the meals should be stringently controlled.
10) The stomach is also a machine and so it should be given rest of at least one or two meals a week.  At that time, only fruits or fruit juices or boiled water may be taken.

To satisfy our palate is one of the greatest enjoyments of life. Eat anything you like once in a while, but respect nature’s signal, which is given in the form of belching. That’s nature’s way of saying “I’m full.”

Use your brains to answer the test on the best ways to work out.

1) Which is the best exercise among the following?

a) horse riding
b) walking
c) swimming
d) running
e) bowling

2) Before you need to work out, you need to

a) drink water
b) warm up
c) consult a trainer
d) make up your mind
e) cool off

3) You can afford to take a day off from your work out every week

a) true
b) false