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Re: Camelot Health, Wellness, and Fitness Center
DIR By: poeticflower4life
Date: April 19, 2015, 11:27 pm
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Excellent information on health and nutrition Clay! :) Thanks
for sharing! :)
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Re: Camelot Health, Wellness, and Fitness Center
DIR By: thetruth
Date: April 20, 2015, 6:00 pm
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7 Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism Simple Secrets That Help
Weight Loss
By Jennifer Gruenemay, ACE-Certified, Special to Lifescript
Published March 31, 2015
Your body may not be burning calories quickly because of poor
eating habits and a sedentary lifestyle. Fortunately, you can
take control of speeding up your metabolism. From getting more
sleep to eating all day, use these 7 secrets to rev up your
inner engine...
If your body’s engine is running at full-speed, there’s little
you can do to boost your fat-burning potential – you’re already
performing at peak.
But if your tank is teetering on half-empty, there’s room for
improvement. Use these 7 secrets to shift your metabolism into
high gear.
Secret #1: Get more sleep
The number of zzz’s you catch can have a big effect on your
waistline.
Research shows that sleep deprivation can send your hunger and
appetite hormones out of whack.
A four-year joint study by the University of Wisconsin and
Stanford University found that adults who regularly slept for
only five hours a night increased their levels of
hunger-inducing ghrelin by 14.9% and lowered their levels of
appetite-suppressing leptin by 15.5%.
This means double trouble for your fat cells: You end up eating
more than you need, leaving you with extra pounds to show for
it.
How much sleep do you need to avoid this? Some people swear by a
few hours, but experts recommend 7-8 hours of uninterrupted
sleep each night. Read 7 Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep.
Secret #2: Wake up earlier
Does your morning ritual consist only of showering, brushing
your teeth and getting dressed?
Then you’re neglecting two important activities that could boost
your metabolism.
The first: Eat breakfast – and coffee doesn’t count.
Skipping that bowl of oatmeal might sound harmless, but you’re
missing the first opportunity of the day to jumpstart your
metabolism.
Think of it in literal terms: Breakfast is “breaking” the
overnight “fast” your body was in to conserve calories. Eating –
especially a balanced breakfast every day – stimulates your
metabolism.
Secondly, you should exercise.
Sure, you might struggle to throw off those cozy sheets – who
doesn’t? – but it’s a battle worth winning.
Why?
It boosts your metabolism.
You’ll burn more calories throughout the day simply doing the
same stuff you always do.
Even a 20-minute walk or jog will make a difference. So skip
that second cup o’ joe and strap on your walking shoes instead.
Secret #3: Get active
Sounds impossible, but you can - and should - work out every
day.
Cardiovascular exercise (running, swimming, aerobics, walking)
stimulates your metabolism, helps you burn calories and can even
temporarily suppress your appetite post-workout.
But don’t let cardio get all the metabolic-boosting glory.
Weight training is important too, because it tones your muscles
and boosts lean tissue mass, which burns more calories per pound
than fat. The more lean muscle tissue you have, the more
calories you burn daily.
Also, don’t be afraid to exercise more than once a day.
Breaking up a 60-minute workout into two 30-minute (or three
20-minute) sessions is not only convenient, but also it may help
you burn more fat, according to recent research.
Hate exercise? Here are 12 workout tips.
Secret #4: Eat all day
Forget about three large square meals a day. Graze on healthy
snacks or nosh on smaller meals instead.
Eating 5-6 small meals throughout the day keeps a steady stream
of energy available to your body. This boosts your metabolism
and your brain power.
Keep healthy snacks (fruits, veggies, nuts, yogurt) with you
throughout the day.
Just be sure your main meals are smaller to accommodate all this
snacking, or you’ll load up on extra calories you don’t need.
And don’t skip meals. Dieters often try to get that extra
weight-loss edge by cutting entire meals instead of just cutting
calories throughout the day.
But this is counterproductive: Skipping meals forces your
metabolism to slow down and conserve calories to compensate for
the lack of food.
So when you finally do eat, your body remembers that it went for
a long time without food and will store more calories to prepare
for the next time you'll starve it.
Stay off this roller-coaster by eating at regular intervals
throughout the entire day.
Enjoy these 10 quick and tasty snack ideas.
Secret #5: Raise a glass
The number on the scale may look good when you haven’t had
enough water, but you’re risking major weight gain by not
drinking enough.
Dehydration can trick your brain into thinking you’re hungry, so
instead of reaching for a cold one – water, that is – you reach
for whatever snack is nearby.
A simple exercise in math may illustrate the importance of
hydration:
8 ounces of water = 0 calories
1 candy bar from the office vending machine = 270 calories.
Swapping that candy bar for a glass of water, then waiting 20
minutes to see if you were really hungry in the first place =
priceless.
Some experts say that your body burns extra calories as it works
to raise the temperature of icy water to your internal body
temperature, although others disagree.
Still, water is refreshing and hydrating - and you’ll burn
calories on your walk over to the fridge or fountain.
Secret #6: Eat spicy foods
Turning up the heat on your meals may do more than just add fun
flavor. “Hot” foods, such as jalapeños, chili peppers and spices
(like curry and cayenne), may increase body temperature.
Body temperature and metabolism are related: As you burn energy,
heat is released.
By increasing your internal body temperature, spicy foods may
temporarily raise your metabolism and stimulate the use of
stored fat as energy.
Experts agree that eating spicy foods can increase feelings of
satiety.
And the sooner you’re satisfied at a meal, the faster you’ll
stop eating.
You can easily save yourself 100 calories at a meal by taking
fewer bites, so pile on the hot sauce.
Secret #7: Count on calcium
Research shows that calcium, an essential mineral, can boost
your basal metabolic rate, which boosts weight loss.
In a National Dairy Council-funded study, researchers found that
a high-calcium, low-calorie diet boosted fat loss by 42%,
compared to only 8% for just a low-calorie diet.
Studies also show that dairy lovers are less likely to suffer
from metabolic syndrome, whose symptoms include high blood
pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides, poor blood sugar
control and increased abdominal obesity – all factors that
increase risk of diabetes and heart disease.
If you don’t eat enough calcium-rich dairy foods – such as
yogurt, skim milk and low-fat cheeses – start adding them to
your diet or take a daily calcium supplement.
HTML http://www.lifescript.com/diet-fitness/articles/0/7_secrets_to_revving_up_your_metabolism.aspx
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Re: Camelot Health, Wellness, and Fitness Center
DIR By: thetruth
Date: April 20, 2015, 6:03 pm
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6 Surprising Effects of Music on the Brain
Every time we listen to music, amazing neurological processes
are taking place behind the scenes. Research from around the
world has revealed a wide range of positive effects that music
has on the brain—from increased creativity and decision making
to better comprehension and more positive feelings. And that’s
not all—different types of music can affect us in different
ways. Get your iPod ready, and read on to find out how.
Happy Music Makes Us See People In A More Positive Light
Research from the University of London’s Department of
Psychology found that listening to happy music can make us see
people’s faces in a positive light - even if they’re wearing a
blank facial expression.
Calm Tunes Encourage Creativity
Ambient music increases abstract processes in the brain, which
are responsible for creative thinking - this according to
research from the University of Chicago.
New Music Improves Driving Skills
According to research at Ben Gurion University, listening to new
music - tunes that we haven’t heard before - can make us safer
drivers.
Learning an Instrument Improves Motor and Cognitive Function
Children who learn to play an instrument are likely to display
higher language and motor skills, according to a University of
St. Andrews study.
Classical Music Has Therapeutic Powers
A study on stroke patients, published in the American Journal of
Occupational Therapy, revealed that the brain’s ability to
process images improved among subjects who listened to classical
music.
Music Boosts Physical Workouts
Moving in time with the beat makes physical workouts more
effective, according to research from the US National Library of
Medicine.
HTML http://my.happify.com/hd/6-surprising-effects-of-music-on-the-brain/?srid=flx_us&pub=331078&c1=lyd0304news
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Re: Camelot Health, Wellness, and Fitness Center
DIR By: thetruth
Date: April 20, 2015, 6:04 pm
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Great stuff, guys. This is going to be fun and helpful to us
all.
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Re: Camelot Health, Wellness, and Fitness Center
DIR By: Clay Death
Date: April 21, 2015, 12:16 am
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--- Quote from: thetruth link ---
>
> 6 Surprising Effects of Music on the Brain
>
> Every time we listen to music, amazing neurological processes
are taking place behind the scenes. Research from around the
world has revealed a wide range of positive effects that music
has on the brain—from increased creativity and decision making
to better comprehension and more positive feelings. And that’s
not all—different types of music can affect us in different
ways. Get your iPod ready, and read on to find out how.
>
> Happy Music Makes Us See People In A More Positive Light
> Research from the University of London’s Department of
Psychology found that listening to happy music can make us see
people’s faces in a positive light - even if they’re wearing a
blank facial expression.
>
> Calm Tunes Encourage Creativity
> Ambient music increases abstract processes in the brain, which
are responsible for creative thinking - this according to
research from the University of Chicago.
>
> New Music Improves Driving Skills
> According to research at Ben Gurion University, listening to
new music - tunes that we haven’t heard before - can make us
safer drivers.
>
> Learning an Instrument Improves Motor and Cognitive Function
> Children who learn to play an instrument are likely to display
higher language and motor skills, according to a University of
St. Andrews study.
>
> Classical Music Has Therapeutic Powers
> A study on stroke patients, published in the American Journal
of Occupational Therapy, revealed that the brain’s ability to
process images improved among subjects who listened to classical
music.
>
> Music Boosts Physical Workouts
> Moving in time with the beat makes physical workouts more
effective, according to research from the US National Library of
Medicine.
>
HTML http://my.happify.com/hd/6-surprising-effects-of-music-on-the-brain/?srid=flx_us&pub=331078&c1=lyd0304news
>
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love this lady TT.
this is such valuable information.
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Re: Camelot Health, Wellness, and Fitness Center
DIR By: Divine Metamorphoses
Date: April 21, 2015, 4:33 am
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Lady TT
Love the Seven tips
I agree with all except one
I sleep on an average of four hours
It seems to be fine for me for I meditate which could be why I
don't require 7 hours
I believe one to listen to their bodies
Thanks this is great information so awesome and agree on all
points for the majority
This is going to be another great thread
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Re: Camelot Health, Wellness, and Fitness Center
DIR By: Divine Metamorphoses
Date: April 21, 2015, 4:36 am
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Love all the threads you created General Clay amazing can't wait
to explore each and every one of them
Thank you wow just wow
Just added an alternative push up for obliques
Strengthening the core
Thanks again
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Re: Camelot Health, Wellness, and Fitness Center
DIR By: Clay Death
Date: April 21, 2015, 3:04 pm
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Re: Camelot Health, Wellness, and Fitness Center
DIR By: masterclass
Date: April 24, 2015, 1:25 pm
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Thanks for those who started and contributed to this thread.
I've been sick a lot this year. Two separate bouts of
bronchitis in January and early March. And just when I had
recovered from that and was near 100% strength, I got knocked
down by some kind of flu the last couple of weeks. I feel
better now, but really, I'm tired of being sick. I think I need
to move to either a colder or warmer climate, eat and rest
better. It used to be years between any serious illness for me.
But now it's tough when one has school age kids that are
bringing every contagion home from contact. Can't avoid the
kids.
I missed all the tennis after the beginning of Monte Carlo till
now. :(
Respectfully,
masterclass
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Re: Camelot Health, Wellness, and Fitness Center
DIR By: thetruth
Date: April 24, 2015, 8:27 pm
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--- Quote from: masterclass link ---
>
> Thanks for those who started and contributed to this thread.
I've been sick a lot this year. Two separate bouts of
bronchitis in January and early March. And just when I had
recovered from that and was near 100% strength, I got knocked
down by some kind of flu the last couple of weeks. I feel
better now, but really, I'm tired of being sick. I think I need
to move to either a colder or warmer climate, eat and rest
better. It used to be years between any serious illness for me.
But now it's tough when one has school age kids that are
bringing every contagion home from contact. Can't avoid the
kids.
>
> I missed all the tennis after the beginning of Monte Carlo
till now. :(
>
> Respectfully,
> masterclass
>
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We all have to pay more attention to our health nowadays. With
GMOs and the environment. I'm excited about this thread too.
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