Showing posts with label personal care. Show all posts
Showing posts with label personal care. Show all posts

Monday, 2 January 2017

See What Happens if You Give Up Sugar for 3 Days





Almost all of us have thought about going on a diet at one time or another. For some it’s just a passing desire to shed a few pounds before a party; for others, losing weight is a struggle that lasts many years. However, one Swedish doctor,  Andreas Eenfeldt, has suggested it’s time to stop believing in myths about food and listen to the signals your body sends you. 

As is well known, we get energy from two different sources:

  • from carbohydrates, which includes sugar;
  • from fat.







For many years we’ve been told that fat is bad and that the only way to get thin is to eat low-fat products and celery. However, giving up sugar rather than fat is worth paying much more attention to. If you do, something very interesting will happen:


  • Once you’ve stopped worrying about consuming fat (in reasonable quantities) and given up sugar, you’ll be able to stay slim on a permanent basis, and as a bonus you’ll have overall better health, more energy, and great skin and hair.

  • You’ll no longer feel the need to check the calorie intake for everything you’re buying. Yet your waist will be the first thing to decrease in size.





If you give up sugar for as little as three days, you’ll soon notice a new feeling of satiety, and consequently you’ll feel satisfied despite eating less food. Many people who try this say they no longer want to eat a large supper and don’t even think about food until the next day’s breakfast.




A rough three-day menu


Breakfast :

  • Scrambled eggs with ham, bacon or avocado 
  • Boiled eggs with tomatoes and spinach 
  • Cottage cheese (no less than 5% fat) with berries 
  • Pancakes made with almond flour 
  • A salad with green vegetables and olives 


Lunch:

  • Meat or fish dishes: with vegetables (excluding carbohydrates like rice, pasta) 
  • Soups (excluding the carbs, apart from potato and beans) 
  • Salads (made with any vegetables and with vegetable oil) 


Diner:

  • Roasted vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, bell peppers) 
  • Meat or fish dishes: with vegetables (excluding carbohydrates like rice, pasta) 
  • Salads (made with any vegetables and with vegetable oil) 
  • Any of the options from breakfast 


Remember that any of these meal choices are interchangeable, and you should eat as much as you want and whenever you feel like doing so. Don’t be afraid to experiment and to try preparing ordinary food in new ways.


If you stick to this system for a while, you’ll be surprised to discover that you’ve dropped several clothes sizes. At the same time you’ll feel hungry less often, will be free of problems with your intestine and/or blood pressure, and be more energetic.


Most importantly, this method can put you in charge of your body and your life.






Source Andreas Eenfeldt , LCHF


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Saturday, 14 November 2015

Does Exercise Slow the Aging Process?




Almost any amount and type of physical activity may slow aging deep within our cells, a new study finds. And middle age may be a critical time to get the process rolling, at least by one common measure of cell aging.


Dating a cell’s age is tricky, because its biological and chronological ages rarely match. A cell could be relatively young in terms of how long it has existed but function slowly or erratically, as if elderly.

Today, many scientists have begun determining a cell’s biological age — meaning how well it functions and not how old it literally is — by measuring the length of its telomeres.


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It seems that ballet exercises, many complex and very detailed steps will help you not just keep your youthful appearance, but also have a demonstrable effect on your health & wellbeing.


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Saturday, 31 January 2015

How to recover well after the workout - 7 key steps



As you complete one of your most strenuous workouts today, you may wonder, what is the best way to recover? Should you take a day off, week off, relax or those legs or show up tomorrow and workout harder? Or should you exercise at a light intensity the next day? There are so many different approaches so it is best to stick with the scientific evidence along with what works best for you. Knowledge is power in the fitness world and also becoming an athlete you become instinct with your body cues. So check out the ways to recover quickly and effectively starting today:


1. DRINK LOTS OF WATER

Both before, during and after your workouts, drink lots of water. Aim for 8-12 glasses of water per day so that you can heal quicker from your workouts, optimize your performance and aid the digestive track. Ample water will also help boost your metabolic functioning so drink up!


2. PROTEIN

A protein shake, eggs or grilled chicken 30-45 minutes post workout can help you to recover quicker so the broken down muscle fiber from exercise can be on the mend. So make sure you have your post recover light meal to make the most out of your workout and get that body healing pronto!


3. ELEVATE YOUR FEET

Elevating your feet against the wall or on a pillow will speed up blood circulation and help your body to heal post workout, so kick your feet up and relax for a few. As tough as it is to take a break, just 30 minutes a day can help your body tremendously so it is well worth the wait!


4. ICE

If you have a particular muscle group that is supper sore, turn to ice to reduce inflammation. Ice can do wonders in reducing the pain and helping to speed along muscle recover so grab that ice pack and be patient, it takes about 20min to make an effect. Time heals all wounds (and muscle soreness), right?


5. ICE BATH

Ice baths are incredible in speeding along muscles heals and getting you back to competition sooner, what else would football players and other athletes swear by this? I have helped myself heal a number of times to perform optimally at distance races back to back. Just a 15 minute ice bath at night can have your legs feeling fresh for the next day!


6. ACTIVE RECOVERY

Even though you are sore and the last thing you want to do is work out the day after a strenuous workout, it is well worth the push. Just a light workout class the next day will actually help you to feel better and in no time you will be game day ready again!



7. STRETCH

Light stretching is said to speed along recovery and even help remove lactic acid from the body. You can even stretch with a foam roller to relax the body even more. So stretch it out, try our online class or join a life Ballet Body Sculpture class and lengthen those tired muscles. Just do not over do your stretch because you do not want to overdo it!

So are you clear on the best way to approach soreness the day after your ultra-intense workouts? Just remember to always listen to your body. You know your body best, so play it safe and have fun through the process of getting fit and fab!



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Monday, 15 December 2014

Healthy Recipes For Season!

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Cranberry recipes abound this time of year. They make a stunning addition to any Christmas celebration and add a yummy, tart, sweet flavour to a myriad of dishes. If you want to give them a try this year, you are in luck because cranberries are easy to find, cheap to buy and super easy to work with. Load up on cranberries and get into your kitchen. Here are some mouthwatering cranberry recipes to try this holiday season.



CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLES AND CRANBERRIES

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These are great lunch time & diner recipes to keep you fit and healthy during the restful holiday period!

For those that don't like to rest for too long and would like keep the fitness levels going as well as slicing off too much Christmas cake & chocolate, we have some great offers, a bit of ballet workout:

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Tuesday, 18 November 2014

The Importance Of Body Language & Posture




Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how “power posing” — standing in a #posture of confidence, even when we don’t feel confident — can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain, and might even have an impact on our chances for success.
See full article here...

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Friday, 14 November 2014

Magic Stretch Exercise To Improve Your Flexibility

In answer to all your requests about how to improve your flexibility without spending too much time for stretching. As we are all so busy with our modern lifestyle,  here you go - one of the most effective and simple stretch exercise:



The magic of this exercise comes if you do it every morning for 2 min before getting out of bed! This way you can not say you have no time or too busy during the day for stretching!:) Doing it first thing after you wake up really pushes your energy levels up, improves your circulation and wakes your whole body up gently. And it's done at the time when your body is still warm and relaxed!:)

So keep stretching and stay healthy!


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Tuesday, 11 November 2014

7 Ways To Be At Your Best


1. DON'T GIVE UP

If you want to learn a new skill, exercise,(or #ballet), you can't give up after your first #lesson. One of the ways to be the best you can be is by not giving up after failing a few times. Some people take longer to learn certain skills than others do. If you give up, then you'll never learn anything new.

2. BE PATIENT

You can't rush anything. If you want to #learn how dance, #coordinate your body, or to play an instrument, it's going to take practice. Nothing happens overnight. You have to be patient if you want to turn into someone that you're happy with. The new things you will try will take some focus, the more effective that will bring you the best results, will take the most of your concentration, is a simple 80 - 20 equation. 20% of effort for 80% of results, but the not the other way round..

3. HAVE A ROLE MODEL

Find someone successful to look up to. It can be a celebrity, a parent, or a neighbor. Just make sure that they have positive traits that will make you want to become a better person. If they set a poor example for you, then it could negatively impact you. Use #NLP exercises to increase the effects.

4. FIND A REASON

If you don't think that being a good person will get you far in life, then you're not going to bother to be the best that you can be. You have to realize why being your best self is so important. As soon as you do so, you'll have an easier time doing what is #healthy for you.

5. TALK TO POSITIVE PEOPLE

Have you ever heard that your boyfriend should make you want to be the best person that you can be? That's because the people you surround yourself with have a huge impact on your personality. If you only hang out with slackers, you'll become one of them. You need to find friends who strive to succeed, and will push you to do the same. Try our #group classes!:)

6. DO WHAT'S RIGHT

It's easier to look up some beautiful pictures of ballerinas or celebrities, admire, but think you can never be anything like them. Of course, by taking the easy way out, you won't be challenging your mind. You should stop doing the easy thing and start doing the right thing. It might make your schedule a little busier, but it'll help you become more worldly. Plus, you won't feel guilty for doing something you know you shouldn't be doing.

7. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

You need to be optimistic if you want to be successful in life. If you assume that only bad things are going to happen to you, then you're setting yourself up for failure. A #positive mindset can turn your whole world around. Try it and see how much your situation changes.
If you put your mind to it, you really can accomplish anything. Give yourself credit, and stop assuming that you'll fail at anything that you try to do. What skill have you always wanted to learn, but never thought you'd be able to do? #Try it this week. No exceptions.
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Wednesday, 5 November 2014

Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes - In Time For The Season!




Autumn Pumpkin Choice
Everyone's favorite autumn gourd is ultra high in nutrients: Each serving in this breakfast contains about 85 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin A, which supports supersharp vision and may lower your risk for certain types of cancer.

Dairy Double 
Don't fear full-fat milk in small doses. A new study comparing it with skim shows it has higher levels of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Pure Sweet
Pure maple syrup comes straight from the tree, which means it has zero artificial ingredients or added sugar. Check the label: The stuff you're drizzling could be loaded with high-fructose corn syrup. (And regardless, take it easy with your pour—a tablespoon of the real deal still has about 50 calories.)

Go Healthy Nuts
Talk about a top topper: Pecans are rich in compounds called flavonoids that can lower your risk for heart disease and decrease LDL ("bad") cholesterol. Plus, they have belly-friendly monounsaturated fats and more antioxidants than most tree nuts.

Slim Down Time
A stack of flapjacks from a chain restaurant can set you back 600 to 800 cals, with many choices soaring over 1,000 (and packing up to 60 grams of sugar—this version has almost two-thirds less).

The Recipe 

1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin
2 cups chickpea flour
2 eggs
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 Tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cup whole milk
1 tsp coconut oil
4 Tbsp organic maple syrup
1 Tbsp chopped pecans


Beat pumpkin with flour, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and milk. Warm oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop 1/4 cup of batter at a time onto skillet. Flip pancake when edges look cooked and bubbles form. Cook the reverse side for 1 to 2 minutes. Continue with remaining batter, making 12 to 16 pancakes. Top with syrup and pecans. Enjoy!

Serves 4
Per serving: 370 cal, 10 g fat, (3.5 g sat), 54 g carbs, 500 mg sodium, 8 g fiber, 16 g protein


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