Thursday, March 8, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Sunday, March 4, 2012
The Metabolic Benefits of Staying Hydrated
We all know that water is key to looking and staying healthy but did you know why?
Dehydration slows the metabolism and overall bodily function performance.
Water helps your kidneys filter out waste products from your body body which takes the task off your liver so it can continue its fat burning duties for energy.
Water keeps the blood volume high, allowing for the transfer of oxygen and nutrients to the cells so that they can expend more energy.
How do you know when you are well hydrated? When your urine is clear to pale yellow.
Dehydration slows the metabolism and overall bodily function performance.
Water helps your kidneys filter out waste products from your body body which takes the task off your liver so it can continue its fat burning duties for energy.
Water keeps the blood volume high, allowing for the transfer of oxygen and nutrients to the cells so that they can expend more energy.
How do you know when you are well hydrated? When your urine is clear to pale yellow.
Glutes & Hamstrings
GLUTES & HAMSTRINGS are key to staying STRONG & FIT:
Glutes give greater calorie burn as they compose the largest muscle group.
Glutes make for better posture. Weak glutes cause hips to tilt forward putting more stress on the spine. (It also pushes your lower abdomen outward making your belly stick out!)
Hamstrings stabilize the knees to help lower risk of injury.
So keep up with the squats, deadlifts and hip lifts to balance your fitness training.
(Source: Men's Health Big Book of Exercises)
Glutes give greater calorie burn as they compose the largest muscle group.
Glutes make for better posture. Weak glutes cause hips to tilt forward putting more stress on the spine. (It also pushes your lower abdomen outward making your belly stick out!)
Hamstrings stabilize the knees to help lower risk of injury.
So keep up with the squats, deadlifts and hip lifts to balance your fitness training.
(Source: Men's Health Big Book of Exercises)
Friday, February 24, 2012
Stop Mindless Snacking
Ever found yourself mindlessly eating chips, nuts or candy? Try eating with your non-dominant hand. It is more difficult and will slow down your munching.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
PROTEIN ~ Your Body's Fat Burning Strategy
1. Eat More Protein, Get Rid of Empty Calories. Eating more protein and reducing refined or excess amounts of carbs will help build lean mass and ignite your metabolism causing more fat to be burned. Good examples of refined carbs include white pastas, breads and rices, any non-natural sugary items (which include many non dessert items like crackers, alcohol, mixed juices.)
2. One 4-ounce serving of boneless, skinless chicken has 33 grams of high quality lean protein. It is also rich in selenium, an essential mineral that helps your metabolism stay running strong as well as provides 77% of your daily need for niacin, a B vitamin that helps boost energy and burn fat. (Source: Oxygen Magazine Feb 2012)
3. An Australian Study recently found that individuals who consumed 15% of their diet from protein over 4 days took in 1,000 fewer calories than those who took in only 10% of protein from their diet. It is believed that protein helps satiate the appetite leading to less overeating. (Source: Men's Health March 2012)
So look for "clean", non- processed versions of meats, dairy and beans to get your metabolism jump started!
1. Eat More Protein, Get Rid of Empty Calories. Eating more protein and reducing refined or excess amounts of carbs will help build lean mass and ignite your metabolism causing more fat to be burned. Good examples of refined carbs include white pastas, breads and rices, any non-natural sugary items (which include many non dessert items like crackers, alcohol, mixed juices.)
2. One 4-ounce serving of boneless, skinless chicken has 33 grams of high quality lean protein. It is also rich in selenium, an essential mineral that helps your metabolism stay running strong as well as provides 77% of your daily need for niacin, a B vitamin that helps boost energy and burn fat. (Source: Oxygen Magazine Feb 2012)
3. An Australian Study recently found that individuals who consumed 15% of their diet from protein over 4 days took in 1,000 fewer calories than those who took in only 10% of protein from their diet. It is believed that protein helps satiate the appetite leading to less overeating. (Source: Men's Health March 2012)
So look for "clean", non- processed versions of meats, dairy and beans to get your metabolism jump started!
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