Border Line Purge To Fitness

You should be familiar with the term of power yoga. You may have even practiced it before and maybe even do it on a regular basis. When you became aware of the power yoga, you also now have the great things that this can provide for you. Being knowledgeable about it and learning all the great things about it will give you the best experiences ever.

All as the West's version of the Ashtanga know this form of yoga. This type of yoga is those all over the world now practice an Indian traditional yoga. Power yoga is the one yoga that is more concerned with the ability of the psychological movement of the person. It will also provide a person with discipline; the one thing needed for a better person all around.

This yoga known as power yoga because it is not the same as the other forms of yoga practiced today. It is not a slow progression but a fast-paced yoga. This yoga focuses on the fitness of the person and a way to give them the best health and state of mind possible. It will balance out the mental health of the user and give them a better focus. Those who are starting out should not try to rush through the exercises but take their time so they do not get hurt.

The way to move for power yoga is accomplished by taking many different poses as if you would in regular yoga. The right type of breathing that is called Vinyasa follows the poses. The breathing part of the yoga is thought to provide a way to enhance the exercise it is with to give the user a grace and harmony. It has been said for the ones who do not get involved in the power yoga, it appears that the exercises are easy to do and just flow freely. This is not the case. This form of yoga is a harsh and fast-paced movement and will push the person and cause deformity in the movements. It will take a strengthened focus ability to be able to move the arms and legs in the aggressive way that is necessary for the yoga
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It is also best for you to learn that the techniques of this yoga will change depending on the transition. Some of the poses that you will do go on for a lengthier period than you may think. The required amount of breathing in the five breaths may need to be continued on for another cycle with some of the poses, which is not usual. The power yoga poses are formed from the basic sun salutation pose that is practiced in regular forms of yoga. It is thought that only the learned and experienced may be able to complete the power yoga because without the learning involved from the basic yoga, you can put yourself at risk for injury.

Warm up exercises are necessary before you dive into any workout including the power yoga. The main reason for the warm-up in the yoga is to give the user a relaxation time before the yoga starts. The body's muscles will need to be warm and stretched to give you a more flexible time. You will also need to know that it is optimum to practice your power yoga in a heated room so the body can be at its highest flexible point. It is thought that power yoga has become a way for only the fit person to complete it.

I remember being 38 years old and 40 pounds overweight. 170 pounds on a little 62 inch frame was a disaster in progress. I knew if I didn't take immediate control of my fate, that Fate would sweep me into it's often merciless arms and throw me into middle age burdened with self-recrimination and a huge handicap...my own weight.

I remember the night I took charge as if it were yesterday. My husband and I were at a grocery store and I picked up one of those little booklets that festoon the check outs. It was a fat-counter. From that night and every night thereafter for one year, I counted every gram of fat, every calorie of every morsel that I consumed and by the end of 365 days, I had lost 30 pounds. Daily exercise, a teaching certificate in yoga and an 11 year commitment to myself to stay strong, keep lean and healthy helped me drop the last ten pounds and keep it off.

Whether you're starting as I did in your thirties, or are already deeply into middle age, you can start. Start small, but just start.

Where to Start

Most people start a fitness program too fast, without thinking it through and encountering doubt, fatigue and set backs within the first three weeks. The key to getting fit starts not at the gym; but in your head. You have to want it. More than you want anything else.

Baby Steps

With your desire firmly routed, decide how you want to approach your goal. Do you want to learn to eat healthy first, start an exercise program, or both? If you can afford a nutritionist to take stock of your habits and help you avoid the pitfalls, then the investment would be worth it. Or comb the library like I did. If you want to join a gym or hit the streets with your sneakers and load up on varying sizes of free weight like I did; do your research first.
That pretty pink set of ten pound weights might make you drool in anticipation of wearing your first sleeveless tank top in years, but without the proper education, how will you know that the drab, olive green 3 pounders are where you need to start?

The Three Week Wall

And you've slammed straight into it. Face it. The limbs are not as limber. The urge to sleep in greater, the call of the couch more seductive. Three weeks into your program, everything hurts; you're hungry. That multigrain toast with natural peanut butter can't even pretend to sub for a donut; and those crispy, cold, organic baby carrots crunch like chips, but are distinctly lacking in that greasy comfort. Researchers discovered that saturated fat has a seductive way of tasting like more; and what you're fighting is a monumental struggle with your palate to caress or cleanse.
Three weeks of exercise and you've only lost a couple of pounds? Your body has a number of things happening simultaneously and the results on the scales are not a true measure of the rate of success. Your metabolism is struggling to break free of the status quo you've spent a number of years maintaining with your high-caloric, sedentary lifestyle. Your muscles are waking up to the call of activity and becoming stronger and heavier. You hurt because the muscles that were meant to carry us lightly through life have shortened and have lost the memory of their true function as we motor, literally in our cars, from place to place, from home to work, to shopping malls, to the movies; and the short walk from your car door to the front door does not a marathon make. At this point in your new routine, is exactly the time to let the commitment of what you've started take hold.

Keep a Journal

Maintain a log of your activity. Section off a page of your notebook to reflect the days of the month, the exercise you perform and the number of minutes devoted to each endeavour. I have mine sectioned into walking, dancing, weights, yoga a.m., yoga p.m. and other. My journal keeps me honest and it keeps me proud. I weigh in every day, but I warn you; the fluctuations caused by water retention, mood and even the time of morning you step on the scales are not a sight for the faint of heart. You have to be prepared to gasp occasionally and the urge to fall off the wagon demands very little impetus. At the beginning, weigh yourself once a week and you might try keeping a page in the back of your journal to record your measurements. My favourite morning is Friday when I dig out the measuring tape and note my progress in the key areas of arms, bust, waist, hips and thighs. You may fear and sneer at your scales, but the measuring tape is your friend.

Don't Give Up

You've made it this far. You've reached your middle years and have many more to prepare for. You want to approach your older age with grace and strength. Whether you're in your 40's, 50's or even young 60's, you can give yourself the gift of health. It starts with a thought, is fueled by desire and maintained by the strength of will that is yours by virtue of having made it to your middle-age in one piece.

Are you a person who has tried so many different ways to burn fat and bought endless fat burning products that just haven't delivered and in some cases, you've actually gained weight!, needless to say, the internet is full of fat burning opportunities just like this, but what can we do about it?

I wanted to find out if there were any real, genuine guides to burn fat online, so I started searching. I was disappointed looking at most of these fat burning websites, why was it so hard to be honest and supply someone with legitimate information on how to burn fat and become healthier?

I had read many reviews on a particular fat burning product by the name of Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle. Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle was a fat loss book by a bodybuilder of the name of Tom Venuto, with over 14 years experience in the fitness industry. In this fat burning book, Tom Venuto offered to help you lose weight and become healthier, but did he actually deliver? Did this book conceal the information that in some cases, is life changing.

I looked more into Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle and here is exactly what I found out. Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle is a 340 page fat burning book, it basically tells you all the important things you need to know about burning fat and becoming healthier, it does not have to many pictures either, it is packed full of information.

This was a surprise to me as most of the books that offered to help burn fat just didn't seem to be like this particular fitness book.

I'm glad I did find this, as I have been reading more and more positive reviews to this day where people have used this book to burn fat and improve their health, its always nice to read.

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Good Luck.

Achieving the best possible results with yoga relies on you being both dedicated to regular practice and having the ability to overcome any obstacles or difficulties you may face in the course of your training. Following the correct practices thoroughly will result in the best outcome for you and your body. It is best to find motivation within yourself to dedicate yourself to a particular yoga path, and then apply yourself to it using either classes, books or any other yoga aid you may have purchased.

Simple techniques, such as meditation and basic postures can be picked up easily, however for more difficult or demanding areas of yoga it is best to establish good habits and correct practices early on, since bad habits can be harder to break the longer you continue with what you've learned. It is best to practice yoga daily so you become accommodated to it until it becomes almost second nature.

Firstly however, you must be sure you can find the dedication and motivation within yourself to embark on your yoga journey. Completing this step first will ensure a higher success rate and continued growth with your yoga experience. Be sure in your mind and heart that yoga really is important to you.

The next step is set a goal and devise your strategy for achieving it. Make a schedule for when and where you wish to practice yoga, and stick to it. Try and be realistic in your planning and make target's achievable. Plan your yoga sessions around times when there are little distractions so you can keep good focus throughout.

Finally, be patient and understanding with yourself. Sometimes you may slip from your plan. If this happens don't let it ruin your motivation, instead just resume your plan as normal.

Where did this ball come from? Is the stability ball a legitimate Yoga prop or just a marketing gimmick for equipment sales? Who could benefit from the use of the ball in a Yoga class? When can the stability ball fit into a Hatha Yoga class?

Where did this ball come from? Stability balls have been around since 1963, originating in Italy. The first time I saw a stability ball, we called it a, "Swiss Ball." Yet, the "Swiss Balls," at that time, were all made in Italy. American Physical Therapists saw the ball, in use, within physical therapy Swiss units.

As a result, the ball was "nick named" the Swiss Ball by Americans for decades. The first balls we used at Aura Wellness Center were made by Gymnic Balls in Italy. We tried many brands, but my personal ball is an old Gymnic Ball, which has taken more abuse than it deserved.

Now, these balls are commonly referred to as stability balls, exercise balls, or balance balls. They are used in physical therapy, Pilates, Yoga, and health clubs. Many elite and professional athletes use them for coordination.

Is the stability ball a legitimate Yoga prop or just an exercise marketing gimmick for equipment sales? Any piece of equipment can be termed an exercise marketing gimmick, but the stability ball has hundreds of uses.

In Yoga, you can perform a standing warm up, Sun Salutation, seated series, prone series, table series, supine on the ball series, and supine on the floor series.

Who could benefit from the use of the ball in a Yoga class? Beginners can use the stability ball for many poses. For example: In wheel posture (Chakrasana), holding this position is not for everyone, but the stability balls, and a wall, make it possible for everyone. With a stability ball, beginner Hatha Yoga students can gain the benefits of Chakrasana for minutes.

Just this one pose is fantastic for improving elasticity of the spine and your daily posture. It is also said that this posture gently stretches the heart, pancreas, liver, and kidneys.

Yet, this posture is classified as an inversion, and may not be advisable for Yoga students with high blood pressure. Students with back problems should get their doctor's permission and study under the guidance of a competent Yoga teacher.

When can the stability ball fit into a Hatha Yoga class? To be completely safe, you should consult a physician before entering a Yoga class where Yoga postures or Yoga exercises are practiced. The same warning applies to the use of a stability ball in any class.

With that said, Yoga ball videos are great for Yoga teachers, but can be risky for the unsupervised public. So, if you want to learn to use the stability ball in your Yoga practice, you should join a Yoga class and seek the guidance of a competent Yoga teacher.

© Copyright 2007 – Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

It's now 9 O'clock in the morning and already the sun is high in the tropical sky. Heavy bulbous clouds herald the possibility of a rain shower later in the day, but then it has not rained here for several days and the luxuriant tropical plants in the garden that nestles down to the sea are looking in need of water. I am standing beside a 'sala', which is Thailand is an open sided wooden building and this one is no more than ten metres from the sea. The warm Gulf of Thailand is lapping on the beach as I stand and watch a yoga class of half a dozen participants energetically practising the poses or 'asanas' that the teacher is urging them to try. It all looks very energising to me and they still have another hour of this practice which seems to create a serene inner strength.

Glowing slightly from the exertion, Janca from Breda in Holland tells me she has been coming to "The Health Oasis Resort' in Koh Samui for the past two years. She comes to recharge her batteries and get fit and healthy for her career driven life back home. Every morning she joins several other guests in one and a half-hours of Hatha Yoga as part of her mental and spiritual de-tox programme. Before coming to Koh Samui she would never have dreamed of embracing this oriental exercise system. Now she participates in a class in her hometown and feels the regimen gets easier each time she returns to Thailand.

Yoga is a 'Sanskrit' word and it means 'joining or uniting'. But joining or uniting with what? Gavin Flood defines the practice as "technologies or disciplines of asceticism and meditation which are thought to lead to spiritual experience….."
However, outside of India Yoga has become associated as a form of stretching exercise and the philosophical aspect leading to spiritual enlightenment is oft times ignored. Certainly it is the exercise element of the philosophy that I have been witnessing in the wooden house beside the beach at Bang Po in Koh Samui.

Patanjeali is credited with the 196 aphorisms compiled somewhere between 200 BC and 300AD that have gone to formulate the creed that has become. 'Yoga' and his vision known as Raja Yoga embraces eight life areas that provide a template for leading a good and virtuous earthly existence. These tenets are similar to the laws and observances of all great spiritual traditions. The devotee eschews lying, violence, theft, illicit sex and the need for possessions. Through the five observances he surrenders to God. The 'asanas' or postures were adopted as poses suitable for meditation that again like in many other traditions was a part of the discipline.

The mediation positions have evolved into the exercise postures that make up Hatha Yoga which came into being in fifteenth century India under the guidance of Yogi Swatmarama. The emphasis here dwells on enlightenment of the mind (ha) via purification on the physical plane through the medium of exercise, which leads to the increase of 'prana' or life force energy (tha).

"Prana' is the key because as we increase the life force health and wellness and ultimately emotional well being come to the fore. People like Janca flock to 'spa' type location such as the Health Oasis Resort in Thailand's Koh Samui to achieve this increase in energy and well being, and yoga is one of the means of achieving that end.

Yoga teaches us how to make life changes from within. Within all Yoga styles are the tools of self-realization and transformation. Once a Yoga practitioner has managed to empower him or herself, a positive direction will become the easiest path to follow.

Everyone is subject to outside pressures, even adults. There is always somebody who is willing to give you advice you did not ask for. When we are children, we think that outside pressure will stop, when we are "grown up;" we will be independent and in control of our lives.

As young adults, we soon find out that we have limited control of our lives, when there is always someone to answer to, in the form of a parent, college professor, supervisor, customer, drill sergeant, or someone else. In fact, we have limited control because we do not control nature.

How can Yoga empower you to take control of your life? How can you stop others from attempting to control your life? Let's look at how Yoga can help you to create your own manifestations and change your destiny for the best.

Do you ever have a co-worker who enjoys making others feel inferior? Consider this: We have to give permission to those who insult us, in order for them to make us feel less worthy. Without our permission, they hold no power over us.

If you believe that your existence is a problem, mistake, or error, then you really do have troubles. Self-doubt leads to self-defeat. Yet, all is not lost - because, in this case, the trouble can be found and purged from within you.

The solution to this problem is also within you. Once you understand that you have to respect your own self-image at all times, you will manifest positive energy from within. You must forgive yourself for past mistakes, make positive changes, and never speak poorly of yourself. You will receive nothing by thinking less of yourself, and you will leave the door open for those who feel gratification in your unhappiness.

About people who want to control you: Remember the saying, "Just say, 'No'." Many people feel that life is not so simple, but "No" can be a powerful word, which prevents complications and trouble. You do not have to feel obligated to every request - just because somebody asks you.

This is not a "free pass" to refuse people in need, but you should use your best judgment about how you will spend your time and energy. Yogic philosophy teaches us to live in the moment, while performing acts of mindfulness, loving kindness, and forgiveness.

It is easy enough to waste time and energy, without experiencing peer pressure along the way. The correct path is universal, and your heart is your best guide.

© Copyright 2007 – Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

Weight gain and obesity is an increasing issue today. The standard Western diet includes too much fat, oils, and sugar. People no longer eat enough fruits, vegetables and raw nuts and seeds. And people are looking for answers that are quick, painless and easy. Weight loss surgery fits that category to a T.

Weight loss surgery is not meant for those people who are just slightly overweight but only for those who are obese. Clients who have faced obesity for years, tried medications and diet plans may find that weight loss surgery is an alternative solution.

There are several different types of weight loss surgery. Your surgeon is your best resource as to the type of surgery that may work best for your body type, weight loss and lifestyle. Be sure to ask you doctor all of your questions and make him aware of all of your doubts. Once the weight loss surgery is completed there is follow up processes that must be followed to have a successful outcome. If your doctor knows your doubts and concerns he can make a better choice of weight loss surgery for you.

Before you undergo any surgery you are required to sign an informed consent form that says you understand the surgery, the consequences and the possible side effects and risks of the surgical procedure. Although the success rate for most weight loss surgery is high there are risks and complications that you should discuss with your doctor.

Some possible weight loss surgery include liposuction, bariatric surgery, vertical banded gastroplasty, laproscopic gastric banding, Roux-en Y gastric bypass, and biliopancreatic diversion which all have their own list of possible complications and post surgical care.

There are certain considerations for a client to be considered for any weight loss surgery. If you don't meet these criteria then it may increase your risks and problems compared to the possible improvements.

Clients should be morbidly obese. That means that a client should be at least 100 pounds over the ideal body weight. Weight loss surgery should not be considered for people who have less than 100 pounds to lose. There also might be medical problems that are associated with obesity such as diabetes, swelling or pain that will not disqualify a client but rather improve their qualifications for a weight loss surgery.

Clients should have been fighting the obesity for five or more years with a body mass index of 40 or greater. You should be able to demonstrate to your doctor that you have not been able to lose weight by other more conventional methods. Your doctor may ask that you make another attempt to lose weight using other methods for six months while keeping a calendar or diary to record your efforts.

Clients will want to check with their insurance company for coverage since most companies do not cover weight loss surgery. With this knowledge the client can negotiate a preset rate with the hospital and doctor before the weight loss surgery to keep the client cost down.

Prior to the weight loss surgery the doctor will be very clear about the risks and complications that can happen. They may also ask you to undergo a quick examination by a psychiatrist to be certain that you are mentally stable to withstand the stressors and make the changes necessary to your lifestyle and behavior following the surgery.

Weight loss surgery is an option for people who are morbidly obese, have been for more than five years and have had little to no success using other methods to lose weight. Although the success rate can be high the client must also be prepared to make the necessary lifestyle and nutrition habit changes to lose weight.

The weight loss happens the same way it does with any other program You eat less than you burn. With the weight loss surgery you have the added advantage of decreased hunger pangs and feeling full faster. It does not, however, remove food cravings or your relationship with food. Those issues must be addressed to make this program work.

Most of us are looking for easy ways to loose weight. Well, here today we will talk about how to do just that. It might not be as hard as you might think.
We all have friends who pack on the double patty burgers with two extra large fries each day.

After they swallow this, they will go onto eating a whole bag of candy and wash it down with a half gallon of milk.

Sound like some of your college buddies? Through out the day, we get thirsty. All living creatures do. What do you turn for most often?

Sodas, we all do it. Why? Because they are easy to get and they taste good. Who can turn down a sweet drink after a jog in the sun?

Well, you shouldn't be doing that. There is two reasons why. One is because it is wasted calories. You don't get anything back from the soda.

You might get some pep from the caffeine, but that is about it. You might get a slight sugar rush, but it won't be anything that last.
The second reason is, because we are slightly hungry. We aren't hungry enough to go get something to eat, but a drink will satisfy us enough to our next meal.

Instead of drinking sodas all day long, drink juice. More specifically, juice with the pulp in it. I know what you are thinking.
There is more of a purpose to this than moving your bowels.
We all have had a bit of a problem in the bathroom department and have ran for the juice with the pulp in it.
Juice with the pulp in it will fill you up. Unlike sodas, there is something actually there to curb your hunger. You will drink less because you will get full.
Try it, you will be surprised.

Always stick to wheat bread. Don't eat the white stuff. Whole wheat products are known to stabilize blood sugar levels.

This mean you won't get hungry as fast. This is an easy way to curb your hunger.

Here are some tips you can use when making sandwiches.

Avoid cheese. We put way to much cheese on everything these days. I won't be surprised if some day they make a cheese covered soda can.
This is a heart attack waiting to happen. There is no reason to eat this much cheese.
One of the ways you can cut down on the amount of cheese you eat is by shredding the cheese. Use the shredded cheese instead of cheese slices.
You can cover the same amount of area, with less cheese. You can also do this on salads as well.

Cut down on the mayo. I would suggest that you cut this completely out.
I know some guys who put so much mayo on their sandwiches, I can't see how they eat them. I can't see how they can taste anything but the mayo.
A good suggestion to do it, sprinkle a little of Italian dressing on the sandwich. Just enough so you can taste it.
This will really cut down on the fat. Also, if you make your own, you can control how much oil is in the dressing.

Cut down on bread. If you are going out to eat and the waiter drops a bread basket on the table, push it away. Don't eat the bread.
The more carbs you can get away from the better. Cut out the silly snacks. Don't fill up on potato chips between meals.
Instead grab an apple or some veggie sticks. You will be amazed at how good they are once you give them a chance.
I love green peppers sprinkled with a little salt. I will take these any day over potato chips.

Stay away from fatty cuts of meat. Don't go to the store and buy the most fatty cuts of pork you can get.
Take it home and trim the fat off of it if you have to. There are tons of ways you can cook lean meat so that it isn't dry.
That is why most people like the fat in the meat, it adds juice. Also with spices, you can fix the problem of not having the flavor that fat adds.

Stay away from too much dairy. No need to get full of ice cream that is full of fat. Instead if you must consume it, go for the low fat versions.
Try to get flavors with a lot of fruit in them or add your own fruit. You won't notice the missing fat if you add some flavor to it.
Avoid frying stuff. Learn how to bake, broil and steam your foods. You will be surprised at how much fat frying adds to the dish.
Sure it tastes better, but it won't help your waist any.

There you have it. Those don't sound too hard do they? I'm sure after you repeat them after awhile, they will get easy to do.

Dieting is not always easy. In fact, it can prove a tough challenge for many people. That's why the weight loss market is full of sites
that give you all you need and the best products are just few clicks away.

Internet has plans for everything these days. That is how we can fit 100 different things into each day.

While to an extent this seems a bit over doing it, some things do need to be planned as well as stick to them all the time.
I don't know why we don't plan our diets and take it serious. I mean, we plan everything else, also getting the best choises in weight loss market.
Some people even plan on when they will have sex. Hence, the birth of hump day. Why not spend a few minutes and plan out what you will eat?
If you are reading this, you have the time to do it. So sit back and follow these seven easy steps. Don't blink, if you do it will be over.
It is really that simple.

There are so many diets that promise quick and easy weight loss but they seldom talk about losing weight as part of your overall health plan. If you follow sensible guidelines for eating, exercising, and daily living you will lose weight without having to think about it. Everyone knows that to lose weight you simply have to eat less and exercise more. Losing weight while maintaining or even improving your overall health takes more time and effort but it will be worth it for years to come.

• Avoid or discontinue use of any tobacco products. No good can come from smoking, using chewing tobacco or exposing yourself to secondhand smoke. Making sure that you always follow this in your daily life can extend the length and quality of your life.
• Eat some fresh fruits and vegetables every day. Find ones that you like and eat them every single day. They may reduce the risk of contracting some forms of cancer.
• Limit your salt intake. Try to get used to foods without adding any additional salt.
• Do not eat anything that contains trans fats. They are being eliminated from most restaurant menus. Eliminate them from your own cooking.
• See a doctor once a year to check your cholesterol and other vital signs, including your blood pressure.
• Try to eliminate sugar from your diet.
• Use sunblock if you must be out in the sun. Avoid direct sun for extended periods of time if it is at all possible.
• Walk every day for at least twenty minutes. This will help you to lose weight and give you time to think about your life in a positive way.

You may be curious how to lose weight in a way that will be practical while still maintaining your health. There are actually many good ways to do this, but how you begin this process is just as important as the diet you choose to use. To start with make a realistic goal on how much weight you want to lose. If you are looking at dropping a few pounds because that is all you need to lose then set your goal at five or ten pounds. Make it a weight that is a healthy one. Do not decide to lose twenty pounds so you will look like your neighbor or the fashion model your boyfriend admires. It must be a healthy weight for you.

Exercise is an essential part of any weight lose program. Put together a good exercise program that will firm those muscles. You need not make it too long, but make sure it is a workout and not so brief you do not even break a sweat. On top of that add in a few extras during your day. Park at the back of the parking lot when going shopping, the extra walking is good for you. The same goes for stairs. If you can choose between the elevator and stairs, choose stairs. A couple of flights up or down will not hurt. As well, walk up or down the escalator. Every extra bit of exercise you can do will help you reach your goal.

The food you eat greatly influences your program. If you want to know how to lose weight eating right there are many diets to choose from. You are wiser to eat smaller meals several times a day instead of three large ones daily. This burns off more calories. It also controls your food intake better as you do not feel the need to overfill so you do not get hungry before your next meal. Stay away from vending machines. They tend to serve higher calorie junk foods. Though there are now some that are aimed specifically at healthy meals and even dispense salads. Meals that are high in fiber and low in fat are especially good for dieters; eat lots of salads.

Another dieter's trick is to diet with someone. This does not mean that you should put your partner or kids on a diet just because you are. What it does mean is if your partner, friend or co-worker has been talking about losing weight see if they seriously want to. If so, you can eat meals together, exercise together, and jointly attend classes on weight loss and working out. You can even join a gym together. Sometimes having someone else doing it makes it easier. This also gives you someone to exchange ideas with on how to lose weight.

Any time you are sitting at the front of the Yoga class, in a teaching capacity, your role must fit comfortably into Yoga teacher / Yoga student relationship guidelines. This concept of "role playing" is a difficult transition for any Yoga intern, regardless of past experience.

It is one thing to make sure you are concentrating on your breath, alignment, mantra, bandhas, or Mudra; but when you teach Yoga, you must focus on a room full of students with separate thoughts. With responsibility, changes come from within you.

Suddenly, the standard of your classes are in question – within your own mind. This is the real issue, within your own mind; your classes may be criticized, but do not criticize yourself in public.

If you have taken the time to develop a lesson plan, and guided a Yoga class from start to finish, do not ask any of your students for criticism. If another Yoga teacher offers some tips, you can always listen and learn, but your students have never taught.

You will also reinforce doubts from your students by asking them for a critique. Many new Yoga teachers go through a "learning curve," but you do not have to make an announcement. Consider this: Every Yoga teacher, before you, went through the same leaning curve, so learn and avoid "beating yourself up."

You must avoid self-doubt, and the appearance of self-doubt, when you teach Yoga classes. Learn to separate friendships from professional relationships. This is a "hard line to walk;" especially, if long-time friends are in your Yoga class.

However, you have a mission, a task to perform, and a Yoga class to lead. If you want your classes to be flawless, forget about special relationships during class time. You will be a better Yoga teacher, when you treat everyone the same.

Remember that if you praise one student for something, it would be fair to praise all of your students for something else. Yoga teachers, who take the time to show positive reinforcement to their students, cultivate an atmosphere of positive energy.

When you teach a Yoga class, your mission is "to serve." The Yoga class is for the student's benefit. Think about this, from the beginning, to the end, of your class. Be mindful of your words and be careful not to offend anyone.

When your students leave feeling better than when they came in – that is your reward. Do not seek praise; it is the natural product of a good Yoga class.

© Copyright 2007 – Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

As an exercise guru once stated, "Everyone's got Ab's you jus' need to show em". From the frantic efforts in gyms and obsessions with the so elusive six pack, it seems many never quite got what he meant.

The most noticeable part of a fat person is quite often the stomach but its disadvantage is much more than cosmetic. And apart from being concerned about the loss of aesthetics, it is also reasonable to get concerned of a fat midsection

A fat abdomen not only results to larger pant sizes, it is also a serious health issue. It points to your state of degenerating health. Accumulation of body fat mainly around your midsection (commonly referred to as apple shaped, as opposed to pear shaped that has fat around hips, buttocks and thighs) is more dangerous than any other fat distribution. It is associated with increased risk of heart disease, Type II diabetes and other diseases that often accompany obesity.

However the notion that you can lose fat specifically from the stomach area only is unfounded. Spot weight reduction is really a myth. You just cannot loss weight from one specific area of the body. A good example of how one loses body fat is given by the fat-loss expert and body builders, Tom Venuto.

He explains losing fat is like empting a swimming pool. The last part of the pool to get covered by water when filling it up will be the first part of the pool to show up when emptying it. On the contrary the first part of the pool, the deep end, which fills up first, will be the last place to empty.

Another example would be the loading of a truck container with sacks of potatoes. The first sacks to go into the container will be at the furthest end. The last sacks would be closest to the door. On unloading the first sacks to be loaded will be the first to be unloaded while the first to be loaded will be the last to be unloaded.

Similarly in losing weight the last place you deposited fat will be the first place you lose in. And the first place you deposited fat will be the last place to lose it.

Unfortunately, for most of us, the first place we deposit fat is in the abdominal area. This is particularly so for men. Women tend to have first deposits in thighs and hip area also. This distribution of body fat then translates to mean that abdominal fat is usually the last body fat to be lost.

Though this is roughly the way the body distributes fat, obviously it is not as simple. Your body does not store fat at the abdomen and say, Ahha! That's full, lets' start depositing in the under arms. But on the other hand, it doesn't necessarily distribute body fat equally around the body. Depending on your genetics the body will deposit fat in different parts and at different rates. Often some part will have more deposits than others. However you will rarely see a fat person who does not have a large abdomen.

To see your abdominal muscles you will need to cut down on your total body fat. More crunches will just not do it. Yes the crunches do develop the muscles, unfortunately they will still be under two inches of sub-cuteneous fat. And most likely a one pack was not exactly your idea of attractive.

Have you been having a hard time losing weight? Do you keep trying new diet plans, supplements, exercise equipment and weight loss programs that promise miraculous results in just 10 days? No product in the world can make you lose. The right equipment for successful weight loss can't be bought. It doesn't need to be. You have it already. And it's free. It's your brain.

You need to use your brain to think like a thin person. Why? Feeling fat makes us feel unhappy and we all need some comfort when we feel upset. And what's a great comforter? Comfort food!

Thin people don't have to think about food all the time. When you are always dieting, you are going to be dreaming about food all day long- and the more you think about food, the harder it is to not overeat.

They don't put off buying new clothes until they reach some difficult to obtain goal. They are free to live in the moment if they wish.

Thin people don't have yo yo weight loss and gains. And as we all know, studies show that yo yo dieting is detrimental to permanent weight loss and can cause you to actually gain.
And most important of all, when a thin person eats a carrot, he or she is eating it because they want to. Not because they are very hungry at 8PM and that's all that's left to eat from their daily meal plan.

So how can we go about thinking like a thin person?

*Do something everyday to make yourself feel beautiful


*Don't put off buying new clothes or getting a new hair cut or going on that trip you've been dreaming of. Don't think: when I get thin, then I will do what I want. Do it now. Promise to pay later. The happiness and satisfaction you will gain will do more to help you lose weight than all the diet pills in the world.


*Follow a sound, healthy eating plan that isn't too hard for you to follow. The slower you lose weight the longer the results will last. Half a pound a week is a good goal.


*Savor and enjoy the food you eat. Try to taste what makes each food special.

Exercise your mind, it's the most important weight loss tool you will ever have.

Hatha Yoga is one of the most popular forms of Yoga and is widely practiced across the world by lay persons and Yogis alike. It considers the physical form or the human body to be the vehicle for the soul, and lays great importance on physical discipline.

The physical discipline is achieved through 'asanas' (postures), 'pranayam' (breathing exercises) and meditation. Through these activities, the body is shaped into a perfect receptacle for spiritual elements.

The 'asanas' and 'pranayamas' are used to power the energy channels called the 'nadis'. The 'asanas' help to develop will power, concentration and self-withdrawal, and enable the practitioner of Hatha Yoga to move closer towards Samadhi, which is the Yogic term for inner peace and bliss.

The 'asanas', which are well thought-out physical exercises, make the human body supple and fitter. They make the muscles stronger, energize key organs, improve mind-body coordination and give the mind sufficient strength to stay cool and relaxed in times of crises.

'Pranayama' is equally important to the practice of Hatha Yoga. It is through these breathing exercises that you activate and channelise the vital life energy (termed as 'Prana'). When this vital energy travels from the base of the spine to the top of the head, you can achieve Samadhi -- the eternal bliss of inner peace and self-realization. This canalization of 'Prana' is also termed as Kundalini Yoga, which is one of the many branches of Yoga that has originated from Hatha Yoga.

The term 'Hatha' has been derived from the words 'Ha' and 'Tha'; 'Ha' means 'Sun' and 'Tha' means 'Moon'. In Yoga, the sun is perceived as radiating positive energy while the moon radiates negative energy. Thus, Hatha Yoga is based on the principle of a harmonizing union between the pairs of opposites (positive and negative). Therefore, taken together, the term 'Hatha' stands for 'union of force'.

The prolonged practice of Hatha Yoga can help you recognize that a divine light shines within you. This awareness will make you stronger, more flexible and relaxed. The relaxation exercises involved in practicing Hatha Yoga opens the 'nadis' allowing your spiritual energy to flow freely.

Hatha Yoga is a great way to rid yourself of stress, tension and anxiety. It also helps you improve your overall health and fitness.

What Influences the Number of Calories You Burn Per Day? Understanding your metabolism is an essential part of losing weight, controlling your weight, and being healthy for life. In the following paragraphs, it's my goal to teach you about the different factors that influence your metabolic rate. First, let's review the definition of metabolism.

American Heritage Dictionary - me·tab·o·lism (mĭ-tāb'ə-lĭz'əm) n. 1. The chemical processes occurring within a living cell or organism that are necessary for the maintenance of life. In metabolism some substances are broken down to yield energy for vital processes while other substances, necessary for life, are synthesized.

The definition basically tells us that our cells require energy to carry out the basic functions of life. The rate that we use energy to carry out these basic functions is called the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). BMR is the total energy (calories) required to do things like digest food, breathe, circulate blood, replicate, and all the other normal functions the body performs to sustain itself. BMR varies from person to person and generally accounts for the largest amount of our daily calorie requirements.

Although BMR is a large factor in your daily caloric needs, there are also a number of important factors that determine how many calories you require each day. Physical activity, lean body mass (LBM), body weight, age, and gender are each factors that contribute to your metabolism (daily energy needs). In the short explanation below, I'll review the general factors that contribute to the caloric needs of individuals.

Physical Activity Level Your physical activity level will obviously play an important role in burning calories everyday. The more active you are, the more calories you burn. Being active does not necessarily mean "working out". You can also include walking, housework, yard work, playing with children and other activities in the category of physical activity. (Of course working out doesn't hurt!)

Body Weight The more you weigh, the more calories it takes to move your body.

Lean Body Mass (LBM) Your body weight can be separated into two basic categories: LBM and fat. LBM is the mass of the body minus the mass of fat (storage energy or calories). The lean component of your body mass is comprised of organ, bone, muscles, and other similar tissues. This is one of the most important things to understand when it comes to losing weight and living lean.

If you focus on the building and maintaining of lean muscle, you'll increase your BMR (daily caloric need. The more muscle tissue you have the more calories you'll burn even if your just sitting around doing nothing. For example, if person A weighs 140 lbs and has 15% body fat they'll burn more calories sitting on the couch watching TV than person B who weights 140 lbs with 25% body fat. (does that make sense?)

That's why I think muscle tissue is so awesome. First, it requires more calories than fat to sustain it (which means the more you have the more you can eat without getting fat!). But not only that, muscle tissue also has another awesome property that I love. Although muscle weighs more than fat, it takes up less space than fat. So if you are concerned about your "size", you can be reassured that increasing LBM will not make you "big". Gaining one pound of muscle takes up far less space than if you gain on pound of fat. By focusing on building lean muscle, you'll not only burn more calories (and hopefully more fat). You'll also be getting smaller in size because you'll be burning fat which takes up more space (and makes you look bigger).

Age Metabolism generally decreases with age. That means that as each year goes by we generally require fewer calories than the year before. I feel it's because the average person loses LBM every year due to age related issues and sedentary lifestyle. You can slow or reverse the metabolic effects of aging by building LBM with weight training and proper nutrition.

Gender Men normally require more calories than women on a daily basis. This is because the average man has more LBM than the average woman.

Understanding the various components that contribute to your caloric needs can help you to reach your health & fitness goals. From our discussion, you can see that everyone has the chance to increase their metabolism by increasing LBM and physical activity level.

You have the opportunity to reach your health and fitness goals everyday, regardless of your age, gender, or current weight. Educating yourself and making a committment are all it takes. I would love to hear about your amazing success and the strides you are making. Make a decision today to reach your goals step by step...believe me, you CAN do it!

First off, Let's start with some basic terms:

Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): the minimum number of calories your body's vital organs need just to survive at rest. This accounts for 60-75% of your daily caloric expenditure. RMR varies from person to person and is influenced by such variables as lean body mass, height, weight, sex, age, diet, and stress.

Activity: Whether it be at work, walking to and from the store, or engaging in physical activity this type of work accounts for 20-30% of your daily caloric expenditure.

Digestion: Ironically, each time you eat food you actually burn calories. This type of expenditure accounts for 5-10% of your daily calorie output.

Step 1: Exercise raises your metabolism and therefore helps control your weight

Considering that your RMR accounts for up to 75% of your daily caloric expenditure wouldn't it make sense to do things that will increase your RMR?

Aerobic activity and strength training increase the energy demand on your body. This release of energy is referred to as "burning calories". Strength training builds lean muscle that in turn burns up to 50x more calories than fat. This is the key to long lasting weight control! Therefore, the more lean muscle mass you have, the higher your RMR becomes which in turn burns more calories, even while sitting on the couch.

I like to refer to this as "passive energy expenditure" meaning that you don't need to do anything and yet you're still burning calories. Wouldn't that be great? Simply put in a bit of hard work up front and then reap the benefit in the long run!

Step 2: Eating more often in smaller amounts helps increase your metabolism

As previously mentioned, every time you eat your body expends energy to digest and absorb what it has just ingested. This is known as the "thermogenic effect of food". Therefore, wouldn't make sense to eat more often knowing that each time you ate you would actually be burning calories. Typically, it is recommended to eat anywhere from 4-6 small meals throughout the day or 3 larger meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) with small snacks in between. However, please remember that we're talking about smaller meals that are healthy, well-balanced, and lower on the glycemic index. Not a burger and fries!

So, here are 2 simple steps you can take immediately to help control your weight. We're not talking magic pill but if you're consistent with daily activity and eating frequent small meals you'll see dramatic results in a just few weeks!

Tai Chi Chuan is the Chinese martial art of fluid motion; at its root, it promotes health, balanced energy flows and flexibility. Millions of practitioners have used it as a form of exercise, meditation and even as a soft martial-art.

Wouldn't it be cool if you could practice the forms of Tai Chi while sitting down at your office? Well, the Tai Chi Ergo Chair does exactly that. This chair, designed by June Ekman, a dancer and choreographer, and a certified teach of yoga, tai chi and the Alexander Technique, and Larry Wilson, an ergonomicist inspired by Buckmister Fuller, looks like an office chair base attached to a large vinyl ball replacing the seat cushion.

Sitting on the Tai Chi Ergo Chair is a novel experience; you have to constantly flex your thigh and butt muscles as you sit – this causes your body to naturally adjust position, and helps prevent lower back pain and spinal tension; indeed, when you first get the chair, the instructions say to "work into it" slowly – only sit in it for an hour on the first day, two on the second and so on – by the end of the second week, sitting on the chair using an "active sitting" method will become natural to you.

Because the chair requires that you constantly remain in motion, the Tai Chi Ergo Chair is a toning exercise for the core muscle groups of your body. This helps keep your spine moving fluidly as you go about your office work, as opposed to what normally happens in a conventional chair, where people tend to slump, the hips remain locked in a 90 degree position, and your chi sort of drains out because you aren't using your muscles.

In practice, you should think of your spine as being like a kinetic sculpture. It should always be flexing and moving, so that you don't lock into one position entirely. The Tai Chi Ergo Chair helps your spine do this, because in order to remain perched on it, your muscles keep locking and unlocking in sequences, as your inner ears control your balance.

People who use the Tai Chi Ergo Chair notice that their lower back pain eventually goes away, they feel more sexually energized and creative, and they build muscle tone in their thighs, buttocks and abdomen. While it's not the equal to a full on session in the gym, it's likelier that after the end of the day of sitting in one, you'll be less likely to put off going to the gym or working out. Plus, you'll save money on chiropractor bills – the Tai Chi Ergo Chair pays for itself in three or fewer chiropractic visits for most people.

Incidentally, it's also a stylish addition to most office furniture sets, and its quality construction is warrantied for years. It also slides neatly under most desks, making it perfect for a student or dorm room.

I was all ready to sit down and start my review of Dietrine like every other review, but I've decided that, since Dietrine is a different type of weight loss supplement, I'd do a different kind of review.

Instead of eating and behaving normally and recording the results I am going to alter my diet substantially to a very high carb diet. Dietrine is a carb blocker, so I figure that the best way to test its carb blocking effectiveness is to change my diet so that there are a lot of carbs to block. I don't normally eat many carbs (aside from the occasional beer), so in order to get the most from this review I had to really stock up.

My diet consists of:

• Two beers a day (Miller Genuine Draft)
• One sandwich a day on whole wheat bread.
• A roll with dinner.
• Cereal in the morning.
• Lots and lots of mashed and roasted potatoes.

My Results

My results were slow to appear. I actually gained 6 pounds the first two weeks, but that's probably because I just went crazy with the carbs- every meal I ate had at least two different sources of simple and complex carbohydrates.

However, I began to lose roughly 5 pounds in the third and fourth week, and I actually lost another 4 after I went off of Dietrine. So, in total, I wound up losing 8 pounds over the course of a month, and that's with an insanely intense carb-heavy diet.

I was actually surprised that I didn't gain more weight, and I was quite happy when I saw Dietrine really do its thing in the latter half of the month. For a few days I was actually getting quite discouraged as I thought that Dietrine wasn't actually going to do anything. Yet, almost as if it knew what I was thinking, it came along and helped me shed the weight I gained and more.

I didn't experience any side effects that I can attribute to Dietrine. If anything, I felt quite good for the entire time that I was on it.

Conclusion

I will admit that losing weight is tricky business, and any advantage that one might obtain is a definite help. However, many people have the wrong perception when it comes to weight loss supplements: in order to lose any weight in the long term you need to make life changes along with taking the supplement.

Dietrine appears to be no different to this rule, but that's a good thing. Dietrine did its job and it did it well, despite my efforts to sabotage them. This is an indication of a good, well-rounded product that meets its expectations and delivers on its promises. In this industry that's definitely a rare occurrence.

Good job Dietrine- you've got my respect.

While I was searching through the most popular fitness/fat-loss e-books out there I ran into a book by the name of Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle. This book seemed to be getting a lot of reviews from others as the best fitness book available, a book by a natural bodybuilder named Tom Venuto.

Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle is an E-book created by a bodybuilding champion by the name of Tom Venuto. This book attempts to teach people all the aspects of losing weight, whilst gaining muscle. This program shows you how to burn of body fat. Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle has been called the greatest fitness book ever. With this kind of serious hype, I decided to look into it.

I wanted to see if it really did live up to its great reputation. I have been bodybuilding for many years now as well as being a fitness freak, so I wanted to see what real information was in this book. As it turned out this program/ebook really does show you how to burn off body fat fast.

Not only does this program work. It shows you how to burn body fat fast. Believe me when I mean fast it is certainly fast. It also shows you how to feed your muscle. By the end of this program you will not only loose all of your body fat fast you will also feed your muscles and be stronger than ever before.

If you want to have some weight fitness and be successful health wise I would highly recommend this wonderful ebook. So if you want to burn off body fat you should defiantly check this ebook out. This Book really did amaze me.

The South Beach diet was designed to help medical patients who were having trouble on high carbohydrate, low fat diets. These heart and diabetes patients needed help improving their health, but on standard diets, their cholesterol and insulin levels weren't affected. Dr. Agatston, a cardiologist, developed the South Beach diet to give these patients a new option to become healthy. It was so successful that he soon consulted with a nutritionist to bring the South Beach diet to the world. This eating plan focuses on avoiding bad carbs and bad fats, but unlike most low carb diets, it doesn't cut out all carbohydrates. High fiber carbohydrates and low cholesterol oils are considered a good part of your diet. Dieters using South Beach are encouraged to avoid carbs entirely in the first two weeks, when the greatest weight loss happens. After that, it slows down to a more normal pace, with the reintroduction of more of the good carbs. The South Beach diet is intended to be a lifestyle change, and the third stage of the diet is a maintenance phase. The South Beach diet restricts carbs for the duration, but the last phase of the diet allows a wide variety of foods. You can enjoy all your old favorites on the South Beach diet.

If you're on the South Beach diet, and you are looking for an interesting change, or just some delicious new ideas, keep an eye out for a South Beach recipe. Whether you find it on the Internet, in the pages of magazines and cookbooks, or get them from friends, a South Beach recipe can help you prepare tasty dinners, lunches, snacks, and other meals. Try lean meats like grilled steak and chicken breast, or fresh tuna, salmon and shrimp. If you're craving pasta, try your favorite sauce over spaghetti squash. You can try a pizza made with portabella mushrooms or eggplant instead of starchy crust, or sweet potatoes made with non-calorie sweetener. For dessert, try fruit dipped in dark chocolate, ricotta cream with lemon peel, or mini cheesecakes with Splenda and fruit. You can also combine succulent, juicy pears with the crunch of gingersnaps for a spicy treat.

The South Beach diet offers a great way for you to lose weight while still enjoying your favorite treats. Almost any food can be modified for this great new diet. Whether it's low carb foccacia bread you crave or Tuscan grilled steak, the South Beach diet can provide. With the South Beach diet, you can watch the pounds disappear without giving up your favorite tastes. You can find a great South Beach diet recipe to tantalize your taste buds.