| Lemon Water Experiment |
[29 Oct 2007|11:46am] |
Ok, so I've been doing Blarneystoned's Lemon Water thing for about a week, and here are my thoughts.
Just to refresh, I've been squeezing half a fresh lemon into a jumbo glass of warm water every morning and every evening. The idea is that the lemon water alkalinizes the body, provides antioxidants, and that it provides your body with the ingredients it needs to help your liver to produce enzymes that detoxify the body.
-First off, while I tried my best, I just couldn't do it twice a day. I did it 2x a day for awhile, but it started to taper off. In the evening, it just didn't seem to go with dinner, and I just couldn't do it right before bed.
- In the morning however, I found it to be rather refreshing, and it kind of helped to wake me up....as an added bonus, it ensured that I started my day with a jumbo glass of water, which is pretty much always a good thing.
- It definitely helped to de-puff me, especially if I had too much salt or alcohol. I felt like it did major bloat damage control, which is awesome.
-About alcohol...I had a big ol' helping of lemon water the day after my Halloween party, when I was feeling pretty rough, and I actually felt way better, almost totally recovered in fact...way better than I usually feel after just drinking lots of water post party.
-Energy levels seem high and skin looks fab.
-And, I even got to use that citrus juicer that I got when we got married. Ha! That thing had been sitting in my drawer, unused, for about two years!
Bottom line, I think I'm going to keep doing it in the AM. I recommend it! If anyone else tries it, be sure to let everyone know how it goes!
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| Put one foot in front of the other! |
[29 Oct 2007|04:59pm] |
Running, jogging, weight lifting, calisthenics. These are all good for keeping in shape but walking is still the most simple, and effective, of all exercises to lose weight and stay in shape and maintain good health.
Approximately 67 million Americans of all ages walk for exercise regularly. Walking can be done with friends or alone. And it can be performed outside or inside.
Walking helps the metabolic system to control weight, regulate blood sugar, and cholesterol levels. A brisk walk burns up to 100 calories per mile.
Walking is an aerobic exercise meaning that it uses oxygen. A brisk walk increases oxygen intake to the blood, strengthens the heart, improves circulation and lowers blood pressure.
For people with poor circulation in the arms and legs, walking can help to increase the size and improve the efficiency of the tiny blood vessels that supply blood to the cells.
Walking slows development of all forms of arthritis, degenerative joint disease, stops loss of bone mass in osteoporosis, and tones the muscles.
Walking helps recovery from back pain.
For women walking reduces premenstrual and pain during periods.
Regular walking also relieves and prevents constipation.
Psychologically, walking generates an overall feeling of well-being because it produces endorphins, a natural tranquilizer. This aids in relief of depression, anxiety, and stress.
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| i need some help.. |
[29 Oct 2007|07:09pm] |
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| NOMINATION TIME! |
[29 Oct 2007|09:43pm] |
Okay, so this day I have been motivated... EXTREMELY motivated... SO i thought i'd share... and maybe you'll share as well!
So I was browing through youtube and seriously... i have found a thin&healthy rolemodel!!!
This chick is my hero... from 207lbs... to 130lbs... She's 5'6 and looks STUNNING!
What she did? 1200-1400 cals (or so) and exercise... and all the pretty things that thin&healthy encourages... so.. if you want to be motivated (can't type any longer i REALLY have crap to do)... go to youtube and search for aggy83
And if you have the time... nominate your thin&healthy rolemodel!!! Have a great week!!!
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