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Posted by mturcotte on Oct 5, 2011 in nutrition basics | 0 comments
In general, our bodies are made up of about 2/3 water (about 60%). But, in actuality, different people have different percentages of their bodies made up of water. “Babies have the most, being born at about 78% water. By one year of age, that amount drops to about 65%.” In adult men, about 60% of their bodies are water. However, fat tissue does not hold as much water as lean tissue (and men have more lean tissue than women). Thus, since fat makes up more of the female body, their bodies are made up of less water, or about 55%. Fat...
read morePosted by mturcotte on Sep 22, 2011 in weight loss | 0 comments
Successful weight loss means making small changes toward a healthy lifestyle. Make sure your weight loss plan is right for you. Ask yourself these questions; does it include: • Foods from all ‘food groups’ and sub-categories? • At least the minimum number of servings from each group? • Foods you will enjoy eating for the rest of your life (it should not be a ‘short-term’ fix. • Foods you can buy at the supermarket? • Some of your favorite foods? • Foods that fit your budget and lifestyle? • Regular physical activity or...
read morePosted by mturcotte on Sep 8, 2011 in weight loss | 0 comments
Though not a comprehensive ‘how-to’ tutorial…these tips are important when beginning or resuming a low-calorie diet. Use them to help you achieve your weight loss goals. Before you begin your low-calorie diet: 1) Be Realistic. If weight loss is your goal, don’t set yourself up for disappointment or health problems by setting unrealistic goals. This should be a positive experience, so start with small, achievable goals. For lasting weight control, aim to lose no more than two pounds per week. Crash dieting is bad for...
read morePosted by mturcotte on Aug 16, 2011 in nutrition basics, weight loss | 0 comments
There are two primary types of dietary fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fibers are the fibers that bind dietary cholesterol and carry it out of the body as well as help to stabilize blood sugar by slowing the release of sugar into your bloodstream. Soluble fiber-rich foods include oatmeal, oat bran, flaxseeds, beans, strawberries, psyllium seed and fruit pectin (citrus fruits, apples). Insoluble fibers provide roughage that speeds the elimination of feces, decreasing the time that the body is exposed to harmful substances. Normal transit...
read morePosted by mturcotte on Aug 6, 2011 in fitness | 0 comments
When you think cardio equipment for your home gym/home fitness routine, you likely think treadmill, elliptical machine and/or stationary bicycle. While these are all great picks and will allow you to get an effective heart-pumping workout, their are limits. These cardio machines, particularly the highest quality picks, are often expensive, don’t provide a full-body workout, take up a great deal of space and require maintenance that can be a headache. Have you ever considered a home rowing machine? If not, why? Do you see (and use) them...
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