There are several factors that contribute to a beautiful, healthy body. Much of how we view our body is our state of mind. Even models have some part of their body that they would like to change. Most of how we look is genetic--blame or praise our parents. Having said that, at the end of day, we have just what we need to make us the unique, special, individual that we are. Learn to accept the flaws that you can not change--even love them. Barbara Striesand would never have a nose job. Elizabeth Taylor would never shave those eyebrows. Monique, Beyonce, and Neicy Nash embrace their curvy bodies, and they all look fantastic!
At Embellir, we suggest that you avoid fad diets and punishing stomach crunches. Take the sensible approach and eat healthy, exercise regularly, keep a positive attitude, love others, and take advantage of all the wonderful products out there that can help you to maintain weight, have great hair and skin, and avoid common illnesses. Be sure to try the exotic body treatments of scrubs, baths, wraps, heat, and massage. The right products can be very effective in maintaining a healthy body.
We hope the following information provided below will encourage you, inform you, and get you to take responsibility for the way you look. One cosmetics mogul said that she had never met an ugly woman, only a lazy one. At Embellir, we feel the same. We are all beautiful; just make sure that you treat your body with the respect that it deserves in order for the beauty within to be revealed outward. Use our "pure nutrition inside & outside" products to assist your efforts. A toned-healthy body, healthy hair, glowing skin, healthy nails, and a kind heart contribute greatly to a beautiful persona.
Total Fitness in 30 Minutes (4 times per week, be sure to rest on Saturday)
1. Cut calories by 200 a day. While we are not ridgid advocates of counting calories everyday, we do suggest that you cut out a calorie laden food that you eat daiy.
2. Burn 300 extra calories per day. See the chart below for some suggestions.
Activity
Time
Approximate Calories Burned
Bicycling
1 Hour
660
High Impact Aerobics
1 Hour
485
Dancing
1 Hour
300
Jogging
1 Hour
300
Running Upstairs
1 Hour
900
Jumping Rope
1 Hour
540
Weight Training
1 Hour
410
Race Walking
1 Hour
415
Brisking Walking
1 Hour
360
Swimming
1 Hour
600
Skiing
1 Hour
480-640
3. When exercising, always warm-up by stretching and moving slowly. Reach up high stretching to your limit (do groups of 3) Head rolls Shoulder rolls. Twist waist from side to side (do groups of 3) Bend, grasp knees, and pull shoulder toward knees; turn head, with chin over shoulders; stretch neck. Knee to chest with toes pointed down. Hand to opposite toe (20 times) Do 15 wall push ups, 20 floor push ups, 20 sit backs.
4. 40% protein (beans, meat), 35% Complex carbohydrates (grains), and 25% fat is an excellent combination for fast oxidization or fat burning.
Consult your doctor before starting any new exercise or diet regime.
How Fit Are You? Can you do the following?...
1. Stand facing a 12"-high step; step up and down for 3 minutes.
2. Sit on the floor and see if you can touch your toes or at least grab your ankles.
3. Perform curl-ups for 1 minute.
4. On knees with straight arms and bent legs, do push ups for 1 minute.
Exercise
Action Aerobics
Machines
Skill Sports
Walking
Rowing
Tennis
Swimming
Trempoline
Racquet Ball
Jogging
Bicycle
Squash
Aerobic Dance
Treadmill
Hand Ball
Nordic Track
Skiing
Volleyball
Basketball
Fat-Burning Breath: This technique called the Breath of Fire, will help you to burn fat, detoxify the body, and increase energy. Find a comfortable place to sit on a chair or the floor. Take a deep breath through your nose. Now exhale forcefully and quickly through your mouth. Do for 1 minute. Rest for 1 minute. (repeat for 5 minutes).
Exercise anytime, but early in the morning is considered better.
The body will bring about whatever the conscious mind desires; so give body permission to lose weight by saying you are.
What is Pilates?
Pilates was developed in the 1920s by Joseph Pilates. The Pilates Method is a unique exercise system focused on integrating the mind and body in order to regain balance and control.
It starts with correcting posture--particularly strengthening the abdominals and the mid-torso. You'll strengthen any muscle groups that are weakened for whatever reason, adding more holistic stsrength and enabling you to cope better with day-to-day life. It invigorates and energizes the body by stimulating circulation and mental clarity.
It can be done daily or 3 or 4 times per week by any age group. Sometimes Pilates is compared to yoga. In yoga, you hold poses, but with Pilates you move in and out of poses stabilizing the joints and working thorough the full range of movement to work the muscle. The cost per session can range from $25 to $45--more for private sessions.
Considering Martial Arts...
Kung Fu Kung fu originated in China more than 2000 years ago. It is similar to karate and draws on punches, strikes, kicks, and throws. Unlike karate, in which closed-fist maneuvers are prevalent--king fu uses open-handed and circular movements. Many styles also include a variety of weapons.
Tae Kwon Do Tae kwon do is the national martial art of Korea. It stresses the use of hundreds of kicking techniques,f rom stationary to complicated aerial and spinning kicks. While kicking is the cornerstone, ju-do-kwon and some other styles focus on balancing the use of hands and feet. It is a favorite among kids.
Karate Karate is a Japanese method of self-defense in which a person punches, strikes, kicks or blocks. Straight, rapid movements form the basis of defense and attack. It is directly influenced by Kung Fu.
Tai Chi Tai chi is practiced as a daily form of exercise in China and around the world. It is characterized by deliberately slow, rhythmic movements that are circular and continuous. Older people like because it improves balance, circulation, and overall health.
Kickboxing Kickboxing was developed in the '60s as a ring sport. It combines thehand moves of boxing with kicks found in karate and other martial arts. In recent years, aerobic-style kickboxing classes have built a following among women looking for a fat-burning and body-toning workout.
Source: Better Fitness by Michael O'Shea, American College of Sport Medicine
Beginner's Running 10-Week Schedule
Start slowly. Buy the proper running shoes for your feet. Stretch and warmup before starting for 10 minutes. A must to avoid injuries. Eat an apple before beginning.
Week
Schedule
Repetition
1
run 1 minute, walk 2 minutes
7 times
2
run 2 minutes, walk 2 minutes
5 times
3
run 3 minutes, walk 2 minutes
4 times
4
run 5 minutes, walk 2 minutes
3 times
5
run 6 minutes, walk 1.5 minutes
3 times
6
run 8 minutes, walk 1.5 minutes
2 times
7
run 10 minutes, walk 1.5 minutes
2 times
8
run 12 minutes, walk 1 minute, run 8 minutes
once
9
run 15 minutes, walk 1 minute, run 5 minutes
once
10
run 20 minutes
once
The schedule is simple: run 3 or 4 times per week. After workout, walk to cool down and normalize your breathing. Do hamstring, calf, and quad stretching to cool down. A good future goal would be to be able to run for at least 30 minutes.
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Weight Loss Tips--Weighing In A Sane Word About Weight
Sorry, There Are No Magic Potions We are excited to know that you are becoming interested in a more natural approach to staying healthy.More and more people are finding out that not only are mainstream products riddled with harmful chemicals---they oftentimes do not work.When there is a choice, you should choose natural over synthetic.We are not advocating not seeing your doctor regularly; however, we are strongly suggesting that you practice preventive care to eliminate the need for numerous trips to the doctor and the taking of numerous prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Avoid all extreme diets. The one true way to lose weight is to watch what you eat and exercise regularly. Be sure to check with your doctor before starting any kind of special diet or exercise routine.
As you begin or continue your goal for perfect health, the questions that you should always consider are… Is my body free of viruses? Is my body free of bacterial infections? Is my body free of candida and other fungi? Is my body free of parasites (worms)? Is my body free of allergic reactions?
Top Sources of Fat (these you should avoid or eat less of) hamburgers hot dogsluncheon meats
Top Sources of Carbohydrates (these you should avoid or eat less of; can lead to diabetes) soft drinks Sugary drinks
Top Sources of Calories (these you should avoid or eat less of) white breads and crackers doughnuts and cookies alcohol
The following food will fill fat cells fast...(these you definitely want to avoid or eat considerably less of) butter cheese lard pork meats palm oil coconut oil dairy products Tips... Drink 5 to 6 glasses of pure water a day (8 oz. glasses) Wheatgrass is thought to melt fat Semi-diet of cooked stinging nettles have caused shedding of up to 32 pounds in 3 months or less; prepare them by steaming in oil with onion or chop onto salads Eat less than 2200 calories per day or 20 grams of fat per day Cut back on caffeine, alcohol, sweets, fried foods, fast foods, and red meat Juice (3 to 4 times per weeks); celery, watercress, parsley, lemon, grapefruit, pineapple, grape juice Take 2 Carnitine capsules right before exercising 50 mg of cayenne increases the speed that sugar is burned in the body 200 mcg of chromium picolinate helps the body burn fat and cholesterol 600 mg of bromelain is a powerful, natural enzyme from pineapples that helps breakdown protein in foods 100 mg of green tea extract is a powerful antioxidant; maintains blood sugar levels and supports weight loss 910 mg of guarana will help to energize the body and increase metabolic fat burning Exercise at least 20 to 45 minutes 4 times a week to a maximum time of 1 hour Eat healthy, complete protein combinations such as,peanut butter/jelly; bread/rice; beans/rice; tofu Watch less TV; put the doughnt down and get off the sofa Visualize yourself in great shape and health Linoleic acid (conjugated) CLA decreases fat storage; increases fat breakdown
Here's To Your Health--Live Long And Prosper! Embellir Corporation 2577 Broad Avenue (Historic Arts District) Memphis TN 38112-2615 901.452.1950 (p) 901.452.1949 (f)
