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21 February 2008 Decisions | Walking |
Lower Abs | Sports Nutrition | Simplify
| Kissing Styles of Men
This eZine (No. 118)
The Single Most Important Decision You Should Make this Year...By Dave OshLast year I was finally brave enough to show Ainsley my annual resolutions. I had 7 well crafted resolutions which I spent quite a time to develop at the beginning of 2007. Ainsley read them carefully, thought for a minute, gave me her beautiful smile and said cheerfully: “Great resolutions. They are all about your career and wealth”. Her wisdom words hit me like a giant wave. I was speechless. Ainsley was absolutely right. She enlightened me in her special way that I was living an imbalanced life. I was focusing too much on my physical world encompassed by my work and business, and too little on the more important things in life, like family, social life, spiritualism and health. That was the minute I had no doubt I should marry my wise partner…and so I did, but this is another story I will share with you in the near future. Do you also live a deficient life? Does your lifestyle create imbalance in your family and work commitments? If you answer yes to one of the above questions, bear with me for 2 short minutes. You will find out an astonishing technique that has already made a big impact on my life and can do the same to you. My unforgettable discussion with Ainsley led to entirely different 2008 resolutions. First, I didn’t do it alone but I asked for imput from Ainsley. As a result, I included our Family Vision into my resolution statement. Second, my resolutions don’t look anymore like a corporate mission statement. They balance my 4 Life Quadrilles: Family & Social Happiness Personal Development Health Wealth Take right now a blank paper, divide it to the 4 Quadrilles and list no more than 2-3 resolutions in each one of them. Family & Social Happiness:
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The good news is that Ainsley and I are completely devoted to share with you every week our secrets to happiness and self fulfillment. We have decided to gradually transform BodyForMind.com to help you reaching your full potential in your Family, Social Life, Health and Wealth dimensions. In the coming year we are going to provide you a wealth of simple, straight forward and realistic wisdom of a real couple that face the same challenges as you do.
Stay with us and do not miss any of the coming Body for Mind issues. About the author: Dave Osh is the author of "Perpetual Wellbeing - 4 Steps to Ageless Sex-Appeal" and the revolutionary Anti-Aging Fitness Program "Change Your Body and Be Admired". Find his articles, reports and ebook downloads at http://www.bodyformind.com  Healthy (wo)man WalkingBy: Brett SaksDon’t consider walking from the fax machine to the copier as exercise, it isn’t! Because we have to walk as part of our regular day, walking is often overlooked as a viable form of exercise. Walking doesn’t have the flash or mystique of a spinning or yoga class, but it should be the staple of any health regimen because the motion of walking aids in the circulation of blood, lymphatic and cerebrospinal fluids. By keeping these fluids moving, walking reduces the negative effects of stress and toxicity on the body. It also requires little more than a supportive, comfortable pair of shoes; no fancy equipment and no expensive gym memberships and very little physical damage to the body. Brisk walking can have as much has 80% of the benefit that running does without all of the physical damage and injury to the feet, ankles, knees, hips and lower back. When we walk briskly (for the specific purpose of exercising) for 20-30 minutes, at least three times per week, we may reap many benefits including: 1. Improved blood circulation, bringing more oxygen and nutrients to the body’s 100 trillion cells; improved elimination of wastes and toxins. This equates to increased energy and vigor, better sleep and sharper mental acuity. This process of moving healthy nutrients into the cells and removing toxins and wastes is described in my book Bio-Logikal: Your Guide to Optimal Health as the “exchange of life”. 2. Activating muscle tissue. Studies show that it is common in our society for us to lose muscle mass as we get older. By walking (or other exercising), we can maintain more muscle mass longer and later in life. The more muscle mass we preserve, the better our metabolism and generally the healthier we remain. 3. Improved acid/alkaline balance in the body. In my book Bio-Logikal, an entire chapter is devoted to the concept of pH (acid/alkaline) balance in the body. Maintaining proper pH is a significant factor in regaining and maintaining your health. In the beginning, how long you walk or how fast is not important. The focus should be getting out there and doing it….everyday. Just walk! As your fitness level improves, you will naturally be able to walk faster and for longer periods of time. Your Heart Rate: A brisk walk that raises your resting heart rate by approximately 50% is sufficient. To calculate your resting heart rate, sit in a chair for 5 minutes without talking. Using a watch with a second hand, check your pulse with your index and middle finger just next to your Adam’s apple. Here you will feel a strong pulse. Count the number of beats in a 30 second period, then double that number; this is your resting heart rate. An example: If your heartbeat count is 40 beats in 30 seconds, your resting heart rate is 80, and your target (heart rate for exercise) would be 120 beats per minute, or 60 beats counted in 30 seconds. An easy way to calculate the target rate is to multiply the number of beats you counted in thirty seconds at rest by three. In this example, we simply tripled the resting heart rate of 40 counted in 30 seconds: the target heart rate when exercising would be 120 beats per minute (40 x 3 = 120). Tips: If you are walking to the point where you can’t catch your breath or are having cramping, you are going too fast for your fitness level. A good suggestion and guideline for walking is that you should be able to walk with a friend and maintain a conversation without getting out of breath. If weather is a challenge, go to your local mall to do your walking. The scenery really helps the time fly by! If time is a factor or there are no malls nearby, a simple treadmill can be a worthy purchase. When walking by yourself, listening to your favorite music or a book on tape on your iPod can also help make the workout more fun and enjoyable. Start walking, you won’t regret it. You’ll feel great and you’ll be even ore motivated to follow a healthy lifestyle! In health, About the author: Dr. Brett Saks About the author: Dr. Brett Saks is a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (NMD), author and lecturer. His book “The Bio-Logikal Diet: Your Guide to Optimal Health” helps readers develop the knowledge to make better, more informed lifestyle choices that they can implement in their daily lives. For more information, or to order a copy of his book, please visit http://www.bio-logikal.com. Comic ReliefI Need a Male
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A man went into a pharmacy and asked to talk to a male pharmacist. The woman he was talking to said that she was the pharmacist and that she and her sister owned the store, so there were no males employed there. She then asked if there was something she could help the gentleman with. The man said "this is embarrassing for me, but I have a permanent erection which causes me a lot of problems and severe embarrassment. I was wondering what you could give me for it?" The pharmacist said "Just a minute, I'll go talk to my sister." When she returned, she said, "the best we can do is 1/3 ownership in the store and $3000 a month in living expenses." Targeting Your Lower Abdomen AreaBy Eugene SohWhile regular crunches in your ab workouts aim to put definition in your midsection area, they particularly target the muscles in the upper abdomen. This can be quite frustrating for those who want to isolate the lower abdominal region, as the muscles in the area are quite stubborn; lots of basic crunch repetitions sometimes bring unsatisfactory results in the lower abdominals. Ab workouts that focus the contractions on these problem areas are necessary to achieve more proportionately carved abdominals. The following ones are especially beneficial to women, since they have relatively shorter upper bodies and longer legs than most men, and they are the ones who struggle with that tummy pouch more often. In order to isolate the lower abdominals, you will need to position your body in such a way that when it curls the midsection during ab workouts, the bulk of the tension is concentrated on this area. To do this, you should lie on the floor with your back flat against it, and then keep your knees bent and your feet together as you raise them at a height of six inches from the surface. Then place your hands on the sides of your head, as if you were performing your regular crunch ab workouts. Begin by slowly bringing your knees towards your chest as you lift your buttocks off of the floor. Keep your feet close to your hips as you contract the midsection. When you reach the point that you cannot comfortably curl your body, finish off them by slowly returning to your starting position. Make sure that you hinge your bends from an area just above your pelvis and not at your hips in order to avoid any possible injury. Repeat them until you have completed the number of sets required in your routine. About the author: When Eugene weighed 311lbs, he never though he would cut weight,gain muscles and sculpt abs. Visit Ab Workouts to find out more today! http://www.truthofabs.com/ Efficient Sports Nutrition ProductsBy: Jonathon HardcastleWhen it comes to working out, there are literally thousands of different products which claim that they can assist your body in gaining muscle while burning fat. It can be quite difficult to sort out the truly effective products amongst the shams. In this article, we'll inform you about some of the most useful products that you can by to supplement your workout plan. One product which has received a high amount of respect in the world of weightlifting is known as creatine monohydrate. This substance is produced in minute quantities within the body, and it helps the body by providing energy to the muscles. Since your muscles get extra energy when you take creatine, you can push your workout a few reps further, therefore increasing the likelihood of a muscle mass gain. It also causes water molecules to bond more efficiently to muscles, causing them to be of an increased size while on the formula. Be cautioned, though; when you stop taking creatine, you will lose much of this water-weight. Creatine is still efficient, however, due to the extra energy that it allows. Creatine is often used in cycles by bodybuilders to ensure that their body does not face decreased creatine production, with a common regimen consisting of a twenty gram per day ‘loading period' for the first week, followed by three weeks of ten grams per day. Next, you skip taking creatine for four weeks. In this way, the body's natural creatine production is not altered by the supplementation. Glutamine is another supplement that is often revered by serious bodybuilders. It performs a number of functions within the body, and it is the most abundant amino acid that can be found within the human skeletal muscle system. Those who take glutamine often find themselves having shorter recovery times, a boost in immune functioning, and a higher growth hormone output. All of these aspects can be most helpful to an aspring bodybuilder, and glutamine, creatine, and protein are the staples of most serious bodybuilders' supplement programs. Be sure to read any health risks that a supplement may have before beginning a regimen - not every supplement is right for every type of person and it's important to do all that you can to protect your health. About the author: Kadence Buchanan writes articles on many topics including Sports, Games, and Recreation Learn
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 Simplify! It's Good For The SoulBy: Laura TurnerSimplify! Simplify! Is the message of Henry David Thoreau in his beautiful book Walden. In it, he writes of giving up all his worldly belongings and traveling to the woods of Massachusetts to build a cabin, live from the land and meditate. We do not have to go to this extreme to become close to nature, of course, but what I love the most about Thoreau's message is his summary in this most profound statement: “A man is rich in effort to what he can afford to let alone.” Think about this idea for a second. Does its clarity ring through to you? To me it says: Simplifying is good for the soul. What's more? I believe simplifying is also an important key in keeping your energy purified and in so keeping your body and soul pure, as well. With this in mind: as we head into summer here in upstate New York – I can think of no better time to roll up my sleeves and shed the old to make room for the new. The reality is, it is hard work. Yet, I'll make it simple for you if you are ready to simplify, too. Here’s three ideas to help keep your process enjoyable and spiritual. Take It Slow: In my book Spiritual Fitness: The 7-Steps to Living Well, I liken closet cleaning to soul cleansing. To me it’s the exercise and meditative process of letting go that creates space for the beautiful fresh and new. This goes for the garage, as well any other cluttered up nook or cranny of the home. Make it easy on yourself, begin by taking an hour at a time and simply looking through what you have. Next, when you are inventorying your space ask yourself – What can I let go of? What kind of space can I create in my life for something new? What am I hanging onto that if I let go of would allow something better to come along? What Serves Me? When you examine each item in question, ask yourself how it is useful to you. I often say out loud to the universe: How does this (suit, pair of shoes, stack of papers) serve me? If I can give myself a reasonable answer, I keep the item, if not – it gets discarded. It’s just that simple. Affirm: I Already Have Everything I Need: The universe provides. In essence we already have everything we could possibly need. I can remember as a child going to a friends house to play and their Christmas tree was still standing square in the living room – it was the middle of summer! Imagine what message this was sending to the universe? As you clear your space, continue to affirm: God provides. I already have everything I could possibly need. Assignment: Clean Out Your Space In you mind, mentally section off your home. I like to do this by rooms, sometimes corners if there’s lots of stuff in them. If there’s a space where you have harbored items make this its own section. Now take one section at a time and take inventory. Take time to look at each item then decide if it serves you. If not bless the item and let it go. If you find the item does not serve you or you are unsure, keep it. Put it in a box. When the box is full go through each item once more. Next, tape up the box, date it for exactly one year from the present date. When the date comes due, throw the box away or donate the items. Finally, remember this is a constant process. And although you'll never need to give up all your worldly belongings and live like Thoreau, keep renewing your space; expect something new and wonderful to show up for the old. I think you'll be amazed at what comes along to take its place. About the author: Laura Turner is a natural health practitioner and author. She hosts http://www.beauty-and-body.com and publishes the New Body News and Wellness Letter, The Online Magazine Healthy People Read. ( http://www.new-body-news.com ) Subscribe for f.r.e.e. and receive her Special Report: "Take Charge of Your Health!" and check out her latest book: Spiritual Fitness! Casanova or Caveman - What His Kissing Style Says About HimBy: Toronto's
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