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Tanita's new Scale plus Body Fat monitors with Body Water % calculate body water levels using bioelectric impedance analysis (BIA), the same highly accurate method used in all our body fat monitoring products.
The Homedics body fat monitor and scale uses BIA to measure body fat to the 1.0% and has up to 4 user memories. It has a 300-lb weight capacity and is designed with an LCD readout and body fat range graph.
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Have you hit a rut losing
those last few pounds?
So why are you killing yourself by
doing more of the same boring cardio?
For a simple how to check out my recent article on ehow.com How to Burn More Calories with Interval Training
Why should I do interval training and not cardio?
The reason is simple. Research shows that interval training is much more effective for burning calories than cardio. Cardio will only take you so far before you need to do it longer and longer to burn the fat off. Your body starts to acclimate to it and before you know it you're killing yourself with long boring bouts of it.
What is interval training?
It's not as tough as you might think. The basic idea is simple you need to alternate between high intensity and low intensity.
How do I do burn more calories with interval training?
Let's use the treadmill as an example. One way you could do interval training would be to set the treadmill to the highest inclination and start out walking up hill. Then crank up the speed to a fast walk or running speed for 45 seconds then slow it back down to a walking speed. Now catch your breath and do it again. Keep repeating this for 15 minutes and I guarantee you will burn more calories with interval training than if you simply did cardio.
How can I learn more about interval training?
There are some great books out there on the subject from novice to athlete level. One of the first books I ever bought on it was:
The Interval Training Workout: Build Muscle and Burn Fat With Anaerobic Exercise
It's a great book to start off with and learn more about interval training and creating routines with it. Last I checked it was $13.22 if you follow the link which is cheaper than amazon.
For those of you interested in some quick weight loss tips check out my new eHow.com articles.
How to Lose Weight Quickly
How to Choose Diet Pills That Work
How to Speed Up Metabolism
How to Lose Belly Fat
How to Measure Body Fat Percentage
How to Burn More Calories Interval Training
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Label Claim | DEFINITION (per standard serving size) |
|---|---|
| Fat-free* or sugar-free Low fat | Less than 0.5 gram (g.) of fat or sugar 3 g. of fat or less |
| Reduced fat or reduced sugar | At least 25% less fat or sugar |
| Cholesterol free | Less than 2 milligrams (mg.) cholesterol and 2 g. or less of saturated fat |
| Reduced cholesterol | At least 25% less cholesterol and 2 g. or less of saturated fat |
| Calorie free | Less than 5 calories |
| Low calorie | 40 calories or less |
| Light or lite | 1/3 fewer calories or 50% less fat; if more than half the calories come from fat, fat content must be reduced by 50% or more |
These days it seams that everyone is an expert. Maybe it’s your next door neighbor trying to sell you some new cure all or maybe it’s your sister-n-law giving you advice on how to lose 10 lbs in 2 days with some secret diet used by natives in the Amazon jungle. We are bombarded with these wild and exaggerated claims on a daily basis. Discarding some of these common misconceptions will help you drop those unwanted pounds.It’s that time of year again when we start making our New Year’s resolutions. Now is the time to start planning on how you are going to get that body in shape by summer.
Here are some simple tips to make sure that you don’t fall off the wagon starting in ’09:
1. Stop looking for a diet and change your eating habits.
2. Start a food diary to track the foods you eat everyday.
3. Create a weekly or monthly menu of easy meals to prepare.
4. Find a workout buddy and join a gym together.
5. Set achievable daily, monthly, and yearly goals and write them down.
6. Take baby steps and don’t go overboard.
7. Reward yourself for good behavior.
Remember this is not a race. The slow and steady turtle wins race. Just as there is no true get rich quick scheme out there, the same thing goes for getting in shape.
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Insulin is a very important hormone found in the body that deals with the uptake of sugar in the blood. For those of you who don’t understand the concept of insulin and how it relates to low carb diets I will break it down into simple terms.
When you digest carbohydrates (everything from sugar to starchy foods) your body breaks down these carbohydrates into simple sugars. The release of these sugars causes the body to release insulin as a means to lower the blood sugar. From that point depending on how much sugar is being released into the blood your body decides to do one of three things. Use the sugar as a source of energy or to store the sugar as a quick source of energy in the form of glycogen in muscles and the liver or store it as fat.
So what is this glycemic index thing I've heard about?
Omega 3 Fatty Acids: α-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
Many people have the common misconception that all fats are bad. It is true that some fats have a deleterious effect on the body but several studies have now shown that low fat diets are not very effective when it comes to losing weight.
The Mayo Clinic wrote an article grading the effects of Omega 3 fatty acids on several different health conditions. I highly recommend reading the article for a detailed insight to all of the health benefits of Omega 3 fatty acids.
Where do we get Omega 3 fatty acids?
There are many natural sources of Omega 3 fatty acids.
Fish:
The most widely available source of Omega 3 fatty acids comes from fish. Typically found in highest concentrations in cold water fish like salmon, herring, mackerel, anchovies, and sardines.
Seeds:
Chia, Kiwifruit, Perilla, Flax, Lingonberry, Camelina, Purslane, Black Raspberry
Nuts:
Flaxseed, Butternuts, Walnuts, Pecans, Hazel nuts
Eggs:
Naturally fed chickens produce higher levels of Omega 3 fatty acids than chickens fed corn or soybeans.
Meat:
Grass fed cows produce almost twice as much Omega 3 fatty acids compared to grain fed.
Lamb typically is a better source of Omega 3 fatty acids when compared to other common meat sources.
Chickens that are fed grains such as flax, chia, and canola will produce higher levels of Omega 3 fatty acids.
Dairy:
Milk and cheese produced from grass fed cows will typically have a greater amount of Omega 3 fatty acids compared to grain fed cows.
Fruits and Vegetables:
Strawberries and broccoli
Supplemental Sources of Omega 3 fatty acids:
Pretty much every grocery store and pharmacy sell supplements these days. The problem is the purity and concentration levels produced by many manufactures are not accurate. If you find your diet lacking in Omega 3 fatty acids, I would highly recommend supplementing it even if it is a generic store bought brand.
If you aren't taking Omega 3's you can follow the link below and get a free 30 day supply to try it.
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