Showing posts with label Fitness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fitness. Show all posts

10 Signs You Obsess Over Raw Foods

There's no doubt about it, a low fat raw food diet is definitely the healthiest out there. But what if you have become obsessed with your restrictive diet?

Here are 10 signs to help you find out if you are obsessing over raw foods:

Are You Obsessing Over Eating?

Answer true or false to the following statements to see if you are an obsessive eater:

#1: You worry about food all the time.

#2: You worry about your weight constantly.

#3: You measure every little bit of food before it goes into your mouth.

#4: You severely restrict your caloric intake.

#5: You refrain from participating in activities you love because of your diet.

#6: You feel superior to others because of your strict diet.

#7: You measure your own self-worth based on whether you stick with your diet or not.

#8: You have a really hard time sticking with your diet.

#9: You try to convince everyone that they should eat the way you do.

#10: Your diet makes you unhappy.

If you can relate to any one of these statements, then you should definitely take a step back and reanalyze

I threw in number two because most often food obsession can be traced back to an obsession over one's weight. Let's face it, people who don't fret about the number on the scale don't weigh their food at every meal or severely restrict their calories.

Number nine may seem strange, being that this is a site dedicated to convincing others to eat the way I do, but there is a difference. I don't go out into the world trying to convert anyone and everyone. I let those who are interested come to me.

If you think raw is the way for you, then you're in the right place. If not, that's fine. I won't waste my time or yours trying to convince you of something that doesn't interest you, even if taking my advice would be in your best interest health-wise.

Number ten may seem strange as well, but it is definitely not uncommon. In fact, I would say that most people are ultimately unhappy about sticking with their diet. For raw foodists, it comes down to the social aspect. Sure, the health benefits are great, but going to restaurants, visiting family, and the feelings of isolation can be tough.

You have to decide if being raw in a cooked food world works for you and makes you happy in the long run. You and ONLY YOU can make this decision.

Being Organized is NOT Obsessive


I do want to be clear that being prepared and organized when it comes to your food is NOT obsessive. There is nothing wrong with knowing the amount of calories that are in the foods you eat or exactly how much food you need to buy when you go shopping.

As I've said time and time again, preparing and being organized is what success is all about when it comes to going and staying low fat raw vegan.

Go raw and be fit,
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How to breathe properly while running

1. Breathing properly will make your body efficient to bring oxygen to your muscles, which will increase your endurance.



2. Try going through one full breath-cycle - inhaling and exhaling every six to eight steps you take. Pick a foot. Choose to begin your breathing cycle with your left or right foot, whichever you prefer, when it strikes the ground.



3. Keep in mind that different things work for different people. You may find that this technique doesn't quite work for you, so tweak the above steps as needed to find what does work.



4. If you find that your breathing pattern breaks at some point, don't get discouraged - start again.
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3 Ways to Ease Neck Pain

Your erratic working hours and constant work pressure leaves you with severe pain in the neck and shoulders everyday? Time4Tips.com suggests some sit up exercises that help you get rid of the pain.



1. Move your head to the left side, hold it there for 50 seconds and then repeat the same on the right. Now rotate your neck forward and backwards. You'll feel the change within 5 minutes.



2. Hold your neck tight with your hands clasped behind. Push your neck to the back, supporting with your hands.



3. Put your left hand on the right side of your head. Try pushing it to the left with your left hand stopping it. This helps cure spondylitis
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How to derive the maximum benefit of your excercise regimen

Most of the excercise schedules are meant to give you a toned, fit and healthy body. Not aches and pains.



1. Choose exercise suitable to your level - if you are a beginner, work up gradually.


2. Take things at your own pace.


3. Make sure you drink water before, during and after exercise.


4. Do gentle warm-up stetches before and after exercising.


5. Wear good footwear and appropriate clothing.


6. Enjoy yourself.



And don't do the following



1. Continue with an activity if it makes your back hurt.


2. Eat a large meal before exercising.


3. Do fitness or aerobic exercises on a stone or concrete floor.


4. Exercise if you feel ill.


5. Do exercise that will put weight or excessive strain on an acutely painful joint or spine.
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How to cure a muscle injury


A muscle injury or a sprain is often viewed as a minor medical event. A sprain is an acute medical injury to a liagment. It should be rested in order to decrease the amount of inflammation. Hence it is important to follow tips to allow the muscle to heal:



1. Ice is also used to decrease the amount of inflammation. Ice, wrapped in a wet towel, should be placed on the area of injury until that area has become numbed. This can be pepeated every half hour upto two hours. Afterwards. an hour of cessation should be observed before beginning again.



2. Hot water compression is also used to decrease the amount of vascular leakage in the area of the muscle injury. Compression helps to decrease the amount of fluid in the tissues known as swelling.



3. Elevation is also used to decrease vascular pressure in the area of injury which reduces the amount of muscle swelling.



4. Anti-inflammatory medication and painkiller can be advantageous in the treatment of injured area, but must be used according to the physician's instructions and only if necessary.
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Why should you stretch those muscles

1. Stretching is highly recommended either before or after your workout but can really be done any time.



2. Corrective stretching is done before exercise but after a warm-up to lengthen chronically short muscles and help your body remain aligned properly.



3. Relaxation stretching is done after exercise to lengthen muscles and help them return to their pre-workout length.



4. It should only be done when muscles are warm. Further it will make you feel more comfortable and relaxed.
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How to decrease pain in your heel


Decrease your activity level: THe more you are on your feet, the more tearing that occurs in the fascia. Stop running or walking and try biking or swimming. Avoid the treadmill and the stairmaster at the gym.



Try an ice massage: Freeze a sports water bottle and place it on the floor. Roll your arch over the water bottle for 20 minutes twice a day.



Stretch your calf: In the morning, before you get out of bed, wrap the towel around the ball of your foot. Pull the foot towards you, keeping your leg straight. You should feel a stretch in your calf. Stretch for 30-60 seconds. This will help to decrease your pain once you step down.



Wear supportive shoes: You should wear supportive shoes at all times. Don'r go barefoot. Many of the shoes have light weight designs and tend to breakdown in the middle of the shoe after two or three months. Always test all of your shoes before wearing them.
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Physical Activity for Absolute Health and Fitness


1. Make an appointment to exercise - and write it in your diary. You could also record what you did in your workout, so you can keep track of your achievements.



2. Keep some exercise kit handy in the places you spend most of your time. This might mean leaving clothes at college, work, with friends or relatives, or in the boot of your car.



3. Practice saying no to people who ask you to do things that aren't your responsibility, or don't even need doing, yet take up valuable time.



4. Find ways of working, caring for others or working smarter rather than harder. For example, use your computer skills to save time on a range of mundane activities, then use the free time you've created to be physically active.



5. If you're in employment, make sure you take all your holiday entitlement. Consider taking active holidays such as a cycle tour or trekking trip.



6. If you own a car, leave it at home as much as possible and walk or cycle to the shops for those small things such ass milk or a newspaper.



7. As an experiment, don't wear a watch for a weekend to see if being released from this 'jailer' liberates you to do more physical activity.
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How to combat stress

Stress amongst youngsters and adults is common for different reasons. Some of the causes are, intense work load, guilt and worry because you feel you are neglecting some work in order to keep up with or complete another. The following ways can help you overcome stress:



1. Design a timetable in correlation with deadline dates. This will help you plan your work and also keep up with it.


2. Don't hesitate in asking for help if you have trouble understanding something. Don't give up if the first or second attempts at asking yield no results.


3. Lack of self-confidence can lead to feelings of isolation and depression. Anxiety at the thought of approaching others may block the ability to make friends, but it is surprising how approachable and friendly most people are. Be the first to strike a conversation.


4. If you are unsure of your work, ask a friend to take a look at it and give some helpful tips. The more you practice something, the easier it becomes. Remember learning from past mistakes and understanding one's own weaknesses enables improvement.


5. Talking to a counsellor helps in expressing feelings of anxiety. Never feel ashamed of expressing these feelings. Another method is to sit back and think about how many people have not achieved what you have achieved till date.


6. Lastly take time out from your hectic schedule and plan outings with family and friends. This will rejuvenate your spirits.


To cope with stress effectively, start keeping a detailed diary. This will help you identify the situations that cause the most stress. If there are certain patterns, they will be pinpointed. You will also understand whether they do or do not work for you, you can plan alternative strategies to avoid similar feelings of stress in the future. You must be honest and look at your responses objectively. Carry your diary with you all the time and, as far as possible, record your observations periodically, as soon as the stressful event has occurred. That will make your assessment more accurate. Check your records after a week. With this information, you be able to chalk out your stress-busting campaign.



Find Out:


1. Which situations caused you the most stress and why?

2. Are the stress factors internal or external?

3. Has change caused the stress or has it been because of something you felt was imposed on you?

4. How do you look at events that caused the stress?

5. What is your preventive defence mechanism against stress?

6. Do you think your responses were right?

7. Do you think you could have coped better had you adopted a different method?
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How to cure prickly heat

Prickly heat is a very common condition during the hot summer and rainy season when there is profuse sweating. Small red pustules appear on the body, especially on the chest, back and the abdomen. There is intense itching. So what to do to get some relief?



1. Try not to scratch the affected area, as it could lead to the pustules becoming septic.


2. Avoid heavy garments and try to expose the affected area to air.


3. Take a cold water bath twice daily.


4. Dissolve Fuller's earth (Multani mitti) in water to make a thin paste. It should be smeared over the affected parts. When the paste dries, wash with cold water. Alternately, try a ground mix of green henna and neem leaves on the affected skin. The most effective remedy for treating prickly heat? Applying a mixture of sandalwood paste, rose water and powdered alum.
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How to beat a heat stroke

Summer time brings with it tall icy drinks and light playful clothes but when the heat is on, there is no respite.



1. A person suffering from a heat stroke should be moved to a cooler spot. His/her clothes should be loosened.



2. A cold-water sponge should be given and the person's palm and feet should be rubbed for better blood circulation in the body.



3. To avoid a heat stroke, one should have long cooling baths frequently in the day and let children play in swimming pools. A body immersed in water and hydrated has less chances of getting a heat stroke.



4. And for those who believe that prevention is better than cure, drink a lot of water, binge on lemonade, buttermilk, juice and evn coconut water. Avoid coffee and alcohol and heavy exercises.



5. Increase the frequency and duration of rest breaks to help you stay hydrated and cool.
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Dental regimen for kids


To help ensure good dental hygiene in your child, follow thes tips:



1. Your child can start to use toothpaste when he or she is two or three. Your son or daughter only needs a small amount of toothpaste on the toothbrush, and he or she should spit the toothpaste out, instead of swallowing it. So, you got to keep a watch!



2. Beware of frequent snacking. Your child releases more saliva that helps prevent acids from staying on teeth during meals.



3. Brush effectively twice a day with a flouride toothpaste. This will prevent the germs from decaying the gum.



4. Have your child follow a balanced diet that consists of many different foods and vegetables.



5. Snack on nutritious food, this will strengthen the tooth.



6. Floss once a day for a better hygiene.



7. Seek regular dental check-ups.



8. Make sure your child gets enough flouride through drinking water, flouride products or fluoride supplements.
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Stop Smoking - Easy Effective Ways to Quit Smoking

1. The most important thing you can do to help yourself give up smoking is to decide firmly that you really want to stop and be confident that you can succeed.



2. You may find it useful to think about 'why' to smoke. Each time you reach for a cigarette, ask yourself, 'why'. Once you have worked these out, you can look at ways to overcome the urges that make you want to smoke.



3. It is advisable to write down a plan of possible actions to avoid the temptation to smoke when the urge comes; for instance when you are feeling down. Alternatives to smoking include listening to music, calling a friend, surfing the internet, going shopping, exercising, reading a magazine or any other activity that can cheer you up and stop you from wanting to smoke.



4. You may also find it useful to write down a list of your main reasons for quitting and remind yourself of the reasons whenever you feel like smoking. Some possible reasons are to save money, to improve health, smell better, and to feel better about yourself.



5. Make cigarettes less readily available. Whenever possible, avoid buying cigarettes.



6. If you gave in to your craving, do not be hard on yourself. Work out why you smoked and how you can prevent it the next time. You can learn something valuable from each succumb but don't use it as an excuse to go back to smoking.
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How to beat the blues

1. When you're feeling just tired, a hot bath or shower and bed might be just what you need.



2. Raid the fridge. Sometimes a bit of fruit or a sandwich might just be what you need to cheer you up.



3. Phone a friend, Make it someone who is a good listener.



4. Do some exercise. Exercise does put you on a high - and it costs you nothing.



5. Go for a checkup. You may have some mineral shortage or slight chemcal imbalance causing you to feel like this.



6. Buy yourself something nice - a new magazine, cheese, soap, coffee, or a muffin at your favourite coffee shop.



7. Untidy homes are depressing - do a cleanup.



8. Just go the movies - a feelgood one or a thriller will be the best.



9. Go for shopping - buy some new clothes for yourself. Experiment on trying out new outfits for yourself.



10. Have a funtrip - preferably visit a hillstation or try out some adventerous sport like river rafting or trekking. You may feel more relaxed and fresh.
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Improving Memory Techniques - How to sharpen your memory

1. Maintaining a well balanced diet is not only important for your body, it's also essential for your brain and memory.



2. Some studies have suggested that there is a relationship between the severity of the memory impairment and the amount of alcohol consumed; the more you drink, the worse your memory loss is.



3. You don't have to run a marathon to keep your mind sharp- mind- body exercises can also help you in the battle against memory loss. Cardiovascular exercise can help prevent memory loss.



4. Giving your mind a workout can literally help your brain grow. There are many things you can do to exercise your mind; some of them are activities as simple as doing a crossword puzzle, playing chess, reading, and staying active.
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Stop worrying - How to win over your worries


We all worry from time to time, but when it starts to affect your enjoyment of life, it's time to take action. Whatever the causes, it's high time you stop worrying. Here ae some tips on how to stop worrying and start living.



1. If you are constantly worrying, it's important to not try to argue yourself out of anxious thoughts during your worry slot.



2. Physical relaxation and slow, calm breathing are great ways to help you stop worrying. By concentrating on feelings of physical relaxation you also allow your mind to relax and let go of what is troubling it.



3. Physiacal activity is a great worry buster, partly because it's hard to eorry when you're doing something physical and partly because activity helps release endorphins, natural calming chemicals produced by the brain that help you yo feel happier and more relaxed.



4. Sharing your worries with a friend or relative helps put them into perspective and can often throw a new light on them.



5. Write down your worries as they occur either in a notepad or personal diary. Write down exactly what you are thinking and if the same worry recurs, write it down again in the same way. Doing this will help you put your worries in perspective and see them for the repetitive thoughts they are.



6. You can make your worries less threatening by changing the way you think. Positive thinking techniques are the basis of what is known as 'cognitive therapy'. It concentrates on helping you look at any unrealistic ideas you may have that are undetrmining your confidence and making you feel worried.
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How to avoid a headache

1. Avoid eyestrain by working in a well-lit environment and wearing glasses or contact lenses.



2. Sleep the number of hours you need to feel rested and alert. This is vital for avoiding a headache.



3. Stretch frequently if your job requires you to remain seated for long period of time.



4. Get your teeth checked regularly. Periodic headaches may be linked to a dental problem.



5. Watch what you eat. Chocolate, wine and aged cheeses can trigger headaches.



6. Avoid very cold food and beverages.



7. Manage your stress. Learn stress management techniques, get into an exercise programme, or try yoga or meditation.



8. Ventilate your home and workplace, ensuring it's airy and well lit.
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How to soothe your child's headache

1. Avoid giving aspirin to your child when he/she complains of a headache.


2. Make your child rest in a quite room with low light. Talk to him in soft mellow voice so that it soothes his nerves.


3. Talk to your child about any stress or anxiety that may be stemming from school or at home. Emotional stress can also cause headaches apart from physical stress.


4. If required give your child the recommended dosage of headache pills, prescribed by the doctor evey few hours until the headache subsides.


5. Do not give in conjunction with acetaminophen
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How to live a longer and healthier life

1. A little bit of physical activity alone can increase life expectancy. Physical activity can curb major causes of death and ill-health like cancer and cardiovascular disease.



2. Eat five portions of fruit and a vegetable in a day or stop smoking and the impact can be even greater. Even one additional serving of fruit or a vegetable would increase your chances of staying alive longer.



3. A moderate amount of exercise at work would increase your chances of staying alive longer.



4. A moderate amount of exercise at work and during leisure time can add up to at least three extra years to your life. Taken together with improved diet , increased physical activity and no smoking could add up to 11-12 years to an individual's life expectancy.



5. Reducing the amount of oil and salt intake in one's diets also plays an important role. Avoid food that tastes better with more salt.
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Exercises


If you want to lose weight, cardiovascular exercise is a must.

If you haven't been exercising at all, start by walking a few blocks. Gradually increase the speed and the duration. Once you feel that you are ready, try jogging.

Jogging may seem overwhelming, especially if you have never jogged before. 43-year-old Sita had wanted to start jogging for a while, and would always say, "My aim is to be able to jog a round of this park without stopping." So her friend Latha one day said "Why don't you jog with me," and Sita said, "Oh no, I will not be able to jog at all. Maybe after some time, when I feel like I have enough stamina."

A month later, she met Latha again. When Latha asked her if she had started jogging, Sita admitted that she had not. Latha then said, "Look, why don't you jog with me, and don't set any target for yourself. Just jog as much as you can, and stop the minute you feel a little tired. It doesn't matter even if you jog two steps."

So, Sita agreed, and she jogged besides Latha for a minute before stopping. After that she made it a point to jog at least that distance everyday. Gradually, she increased the distance and, a few months later, she was able to jog an entire round of the park!

Set realistic goals for your exercise routine, or you will get disheartened. Sita's goal was not to straight away jog ten rounds of the park. Do this, and you will lose heart before long. Almost everyone tries to start jogging at some point or the other, and then they start detesting it and give it up. This is because they push themselves to breakpoint the very first day, and then just cannot sustain the pace.

The best thing to do would be to start very gradually. Jog until you can, and stop when you feel tired. The next time you go for a jog, aim to jog at least the same amount. If you very nearly killed yourself the first time round, the second time you will be able to reach the same distance with a great deal off difficulty, and will dread your jogging session the third time. Even if you do manage to push yourself, you will finally give up trying to equal your first time, and will consequently get disheartened. So, start gradually.

Aim to reach a level of vigorous exercise. Walking is a great exercise, it will help you lose some weight, and it will help prevent you from putting on more, but if you want to reap all the benefits of walking, make sure you walk at a brisk pace. The key is to increase your heartbeat.

Make your weight loss programme a priority and put it above everything else. Just like your job timings are inflexible, and you work all your other activities around your office schedule, so also make an exercise schedule and never waiver. If you have to go for a movie, buy tickets for a show after your workout, or don't go. If you have to meet friends for a drink after work, join them a little later, after completing your workout.

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