BENEFITS OF GREEN TEA

I just had a cup of green tea and honey, and I felt so inspired that I just had to write about it.

 

 

Tea drinking has been an active part of many Asian cultures for centuries, and whilst it was reputed to possess health benefits, the health benefits of Green tea are yet to be fully uncovered. Studies have found an association between consuming green tea and a reduced risk for several cancers, including, skin, breast, lung, colon, esophageal, and bladder. This is because Green tea is the best food source of a group called catechins. In test tubes, catechins are more powerful than vitamins C and E in halting oxidative damage to cells and appear to have other disease-fighting properties.

 

 

Drinking a cup of tea a few times a day absorbs antioxidants and other healthful plant compounds, boosting your metabolism and promoting weight management. In green-tea drinking cultures, the usual amount is three cups per day. Allow tea to steep for three to five minutes to bring out its catechins.

 

The best way to get the catechins and other flavonoids in tea is to drink it freshly brewed. Decaffeinated, bottled ready-to-drink tea preparations, and instant teas have less of these compounds. Tea can impede the absorption of iron from fruits and vegetables. Adding lemon or milk or drinking tea between meals will counteract this problem.

 

 

 

 



RICK ROSS LOSES OVER 50KG'S

Culled from Blackdoctor.org

Ross mentioned that his secret to losing the weight was Crossfit. A year ago, Rick Ross collaborated with Reebok and endorsed the company, which advocates fitness, circuit training and health. It seemed a little weird that Ross was the face behind the fitness brand at the time, but the deal really paid off.

He’s not stopping there, though. According to an interview with Tim Westwood in London, Ross made a huge change in his eating habits as well.

You know, the most I used to do for exercise was stand up to count the money, you know what I’m saying? But now, they, you know, they give me fruit to eat. I forgot what fruit, you know, tasted like. I eat pears now and s–t like that.

It’s safe to say that if Rick takes off his shirt at the next show, fans will be surprised to see what’s underneath!

THE BASICS OF WEIGHT LOSS

Some people, especially when they have unsuccessfully tried to lose weight, think that they just made to be overweight all their life. They might have spent a lot of time and money on diets, exercise equipment, supplements, and pills, yet nothing seems to work for them. After some time they tend to get depressed and just give up; commonly turning to food as a source of comfort.

If you know someone that has been through this experience, the worst thing you can do is nag the person about their weight. Many people make this mistake in the belief that their comments are meant to motivate the individual; sadly, the contrary is the case. The person becomes more depressed, eats more, and gains more weight.

You have to let the person know that you love them unconditionally. Focus on things he/she might have achieved in the past that he/she, and your family, felt proud of. Feeling good about yourself now will motivate you to treat your body and soul with respect. Healthy eating and activity will result from that self-respect.

I would start by ADDING things to your diet. Eat lots of fresh fruit, vegetables, low-fat dairy products and lean protein (chicken breast, ground turkey, baked fish, etc.). Also, substitute regular sodas, which by the way, are chock filled with sugar, with one diet soda per week. Sugar is the cornerstone for diabetes, remember. So you should always try to limit the amount of sugar you eat. If you eat too much sugar, your insulin levels may not be able to keep up with you! try making the rest of your beverages green tea, skim milk, lemonade etc. You could also experiment with natural fruit juices until you find one which suits your palate. Please remember, this is not a DIET, but rather a lifestyle change...One that you should adhere to the rest of your life. Here are some tips for your new lifestyle:

****Drink lots and lots of WATER!!!!***** ITS GOOD FOR YOU

Water helps flush out toxins from your system, it also helps to fill you up. Drink a minimum of 8 glasses a day. For the benefits of water <<click here>>. If you find water a tad tasteless, numerous companies market individual pour-in flavoring packs to add taste to your bottle of water.

It’s important to start a regimen of cardiovascular exercise. Find something that you enjoy, or can at least tolerate, that causes you to breath heavily, break a sweat, and increase your heart rate. Do it at least three times a week for 30 minutes. This will increase your metabolism, keep it increased throughout the day, and help you to burn more calories and fat, even when resting. I advise getting a training partner, it helps keep you motivated.

A general rule of thumb is to keep your activity level at a point where you can answer a question, but you cannot carry on a conversation. This will prevent you from carrying on your exercises in a manner which produces little or no benefit.

START DESIGNING THE BODY THAT YOU WANT, RIGHT NOW!!!!!!

GET RID OF STUBBORN FAT IN 3 MONTHS FLAT!!!!!

All over the world today, people are confused about what to do to get rid of fat because there are a lot of ineffective programs, literature and equipment outside there. The public is constantly bombarded by new diet books containing the latest weight-loss advice on the best way to shed those extra pounds. There are fat-burning pills, exercise machines, low-fat-low-carb snacks, and diet tips. With all this conflicting information, it’s difficult to find a diet and exercise programme that is right for you — and that will work for you!

I’ve had problems with managing my fitness levels within the past year. Sometimes it gets so bad that it seems far easier to lay just lay back and let the fat pile on. It’s even worse when, like me, you work day in, day out at a job which leaves you little time for yourself, and less for the gym.

I’ve got good news for you; YOU CAN LOSE THAT WEIGHT!!!!!

 I bet you already know that the human body is a remarkably adaptable machine. Therefore, even if years and years of neglect have allowed pound after pound of fat to fill out your frame, you can rid yourself of that lard at a much faster rate than you brought it on board.

However, this can only be done if you sincerely commit to the lifestyle changes necessary to attain those ends. It involves sacrifices and privations, but by the end, you would have exceeded your wildest conceptions of physical fitness.

Take the Challenge, reclaim your body from fat!!! The best time to start is NOW!!!!

Before we start, let’s get some things straight

•   There are no short cuts to physical fitness. Any program that promises miraculous fitness results without regulating your diet and exercising is a FRAUD!!!! Yes, you could lose a little weight at the start, but within a short while the fat would return with a kick. The real secret to weight loss is to make small, lasting changes. The key is to forget about instant results and settle in for the long run.

•   Taking fat burning tablets can become dangerous in many ways. Yes, it might work. But your body isn't meant to lose weight in an artificial way. Plus, these tablets can become addicting. So much that you may hit a point where you are obsessed with them and rely on them. Losing too much weight too quickly can cause you to get seriously ill.

•  It’s not that all the weight-loss advice is useless or even unhealthy. It’s just that one person’s diet secret may not work for you. Find what works for you and go with it.

• You need to count calories in order to lose weight. People tend to overestimate their physical activity and underestimate their caloric intake.  Every day, write down what you eat, the corresponding calories, and your physical activity. If you eat a slice of apple pie a la mode that is 500 calories, you’ll have to walk briskly for two hours to burn those calories. So, you won’t lose weight unless you also cut calories.

•   Take it Slow, Rome was not built in a day. Fitness is a journey, not the destination.

Watch out for my next post…..