Tips for most complete weight loss: February 2014

Friday 28 February 2014

Want To Grow Taller? Pay Attention To Your Nutrition For Height Increase.

Humans grow fastest during the first two to three years of life. Then the height growth slows down through childhood until about age 10 or 11.

At this point, girls accelerate in height to reach their maximum by age 17 while boys shoot up a little later, reaching their tallest by age 20. One of America's most famous tall people, Wilt Chamberlain, hit a major growth spurt at age 15, when he grew four inches in three months. By the time he started playing college basketball he had reached a towering 7 feet 1 inch.

Growth beyond the age of 20 is rare. But interestingly, late growth spurts are more likely to occur when poor nutrition has inhibited growth earlier in life. In the malnourished communities in South America, for example, people continued growing throughout their 20s. But these people did not grow as tall as most Americans, since they grew less during the more critical years of childhood.

In modern times, being tall can help a person be more successful - sexually and professionally. In the United States, anecdotal evidence suggests that taller people appear more attractive and so have an easier time finding sexual partners.

Thursday 27 February 2014

Diet for Gout Suffers - A Natural Way to Cure Gout

Are you looking for an effective natural cure for gout? Have you considered a diet for gout sufferers? Thousands of people will treat this disease naturally and many of them will cure it with their diet.

In this article, you will learn an effective diet plan to flush the uric acid and cure the cause of this disease.

A Natural Way to Cure Gout - Dieting

Did you know that about half of gout cases are caused by poor dieting alone? Because this disease is caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood, we must consider how the uric acid gets into the body.

In most cases, high levels of uric acid means a diet rich in purine-rich foods. A good rule of thumb would be that purine rich foods come from meat, dairy or seafood. By simply eliminating those foods from your diet, you stand a better chance to prevent this painful form of arthritis.

But there are other things you can do as well! Here are more tips about a diet for gout sufferers.

Diet for Gout Sufferers

It is important to keep a food journal while treating this disease. Food journals can give you a better idea of what foods might trigger your attacks. In the mean time, here are some simple tips to cure and prevent gout.

1. Avoid these purine rich foods until you're cured: all red meats, fish roe, scallops and shellfish, beans, lentils, peas, poultry and alcohol.

2. You should also stay away from these vegetables and legumes: asparagus, cauliflower, mushrooms, oatmeal, soy, spinach and tripe.

3. Finally, here are foods that are either low in purines or neutralize the uric acid in the body. You should eat plenty of fresh cherries, strawberries, blueberries, grapes, raspberries, bananas and blueberries.

4. Vegetables are also important for flushing and neutralizing uric acid. You should eat plenty of celery, tomatoes, kale, cabbage, parsley, and green-leafy vegetables (except spinach).

5. Foods with a high vitamin C count have been shown to be beneficial like red cabbage, red bell peppers, tangerines, mandarins, oranges and potatoes.

6. You should also be diligent of drinking at least 100 ounces of water throughout the day to also help flush the uric acid levels from the body.

7. Finally, you should try to get your protein from 1 serving of whey protein mix and also nuts. (If you need to eat dairy, always go with the fat free!)

What Else Can You Do?

Did you know there are 7 proven ways (remedies) to flush or neutralize uric acid and dissolve uric crystals? For instance, many people will drink a glass of water with a half teaspoon of baking soda. Baking soda has been shown to dissolve uric acid crystals between the joints.

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Monday 24 February 2014

Summer�s Nutrition, Seafood � Fishes

SEAFOOD Â– FISHES

Here some useful information when you buy or eat fish

How can you tell if they are fresh:

Eyes: They must extend and they must be transparent

Smell: It must be light and pleasant

Branchia: They must be wet and intensively red

Fish scale: They have to be smooth and easily removed.

Fish: It has to be tight

BEFORE EATING THEM AT THE TAVERN

Pick out those you want to eat

Avoid eating fried food/fish because it’s really difficult to distinguish the quality of the oil

Ask for seafood that is served warm. You have more possibilities to taste something which is not kept in the fridge.

Order fish that you can distinguish at least visually. Thus, you will know that you pay for what you’ve ordered.

IN ORDER NOT TO PAY Â…Â…Â…Â…THE COAL FOR GOLD

You should be able to disinguish:

The fish called sfyrida from stira: Sfyrida has a light gray color and a long shape. Stira has green “patches” on it.

The so-called goatfish from its “cousin: koutsomoura: The goatfish has a curved head, while koutsomoura has a straight and short front. Koutsomoura also has a more intense smell from the goatfish.

The sardine from frissa: Unfortunately, their only difference is a yellow stripe on the sardine’s sides.

The whitebait from the tseroula: Tseroula is wider and has a lighter color.

WHEN YOU BUY

OCTOPUS: The real octopus has fat tentacles and dark gray color. Instead of octopus they might sell you melidona, which has a tasteless and rough skin. Its color is reddish and its tentacles are thin and long.

SQUID: The real squid is reddish and it has small flaps. If you do not notice it you may eat thrapsalo, which is not as good as the squid. The thrapsalo has a gray color, rarely yellow, while its flaps are very big as regards its body.

Lobster-Shrimps-Crawfish: It orange-red color is a sign of freshness, but unfortunately is not always real, since if you put in hot water and vinegar it becomes like that. Thus, the only way to find out if it’s really fresh or alive is to see it before being cooked.

GENERAL RULES ON THE CONSUMPTION OF SEAFOOD

Never choose seafood that does not have a pleasant smell of freshness

Always choose shellfish of which the shell is closed. If you find a small hole on the shell, try to empty its inside on your hand, to find out if it smells bad.

In order to find out if a cockle is alive you should spill some lemon on it.

Avoid any shell you do not its origin.

Avoid shrimps and crawfish that have an intense smell and avoid those that the legs are not well attached to the rest of its bodies.

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Sunday 23 February 2014

10 Dance Career Tips From Professional Dancers

Dance careers can be difficult to jump-start, so why not listen to some advice from professional dancers?

This past weekend, we had some additions to our usual group of friends, professional dancers. After I got over my initial sense of awe, we began to talk about their dance careers. I’ve always been fascinated with how people rise to the top of their profession. Professional athletes, movie stars and bands, they all have a unique story but there are usually some core similarities. This article outlines the basic things you should do to start your career in dance to become a professional dancer. Now, you’ll need a little bit of luck, good timing and connections as well, but you could get all of that while getting a Big Mac at your local McDonalds. Natural talent is a good base, but it won’t take you to the top. You need to nurture that talent, develop it and present it to the right people. This article shows you the basics. Some are more obvious than others. Most of you just need some reassurance that you’re taking the right steps to reach your goal, while others have no idea where to start. I believe that not all people in the “know” have the level of talent they need, and not all people with talent are in the “know”. I want to change that, so let’s start!

1. People do not become professionals in anything by reading a few articles or practicing a few hours a week. They become students of their profession. Students go to school. This goes for professional dancers as well. Now, there are a select few that push themselves on their own and have developed a wonderful ability, but that is still not enough. Their talent is rough and unrefined. Regardless of how many years you’ve practiced in your basement, everyone needs some formal training. Nothing can replace a veteran dancer showing you right from wrong, critiquing you and encouraging you. Start by going to a dance studio. Obviously, the sooner you do this the better. You’ll rack up experience and the younger you are the more receptive you are to learning. A good rule of thumb is the bigger the dance studio the better the dance professionals. However, a good teacher has experience, but also a connection with their pupil. This relationship can be forged at smaller, local dance studios as well. Remember, this is just the beginning. There are many professionals that reminisce about a grade school teacher that influenced them the most. Of course, it was probably some Julliard professor that trained them the most, but the person who taught them passion and desire is usually someone they met earlier in their dance career.

2. Dance camps and other supplemental dance institutions are a great way to increase your exposure to various aspects of the dance industry. You will network, learn techniques and be exposed to different teachers and performances. Going outside your comfort zone is a great way to build independence, character and a sense of responsibility as a dancer.

3. When you graduate high school, you’ll be looking to go on to college. This decision should be well thought out. You’re going to trust them with your education that will play a significant role in life after college. As an aspiring, professional dancer, you will want to attend the most prestigious dance school you can find. Try to find an accredited dance school, but at the very least any dance school is better than none. Make sure you start planning before it’s time to apply, like well before. You should begin your research about dance schools while you’re still in high school. Find out what requirements they are looking for in a dancer. Do whatever you can to better your chances at being accepted.

By the end of your formal training, you should, if you haven’t already, be narrowing down your dance techniques to a few select, specialized styles. You need to seek out the best dance teacher(s) you can find in those styles and train—train—train. Like any profession, it’s all about education, and for a professional dancer, you never stop learning and practicing. Once again, if you are serious and want to advance in your dance career, at this point you need an expert, a real professional dance teacher.

4. The next tip is something that I’ve written about before. You need good head and body shots, and for that you need a good photographer. Refer to my article, “4 tips for Great Actor Headshots”, on Talent Trove for more information about what you need for a good portfolio. Yes, it’s about actor headshots, but there are some valid and transferable tips for dancers as well. The important thing to remember for your body shots as a dancer is that you should take pictures of yourself in various dancewears. Don’t wear flashy jewelry, use lighting or shadows to create illusions, or distract the observer with a complex or interesting background. You should be the focus and the subject of interest, nothing else. Good photographs can really help you further you dance career by grabbing the attention of those who should be watching you.

5. At this point, you should already have been to minor dance auditions and castings, just to get your feet wet and some sort of experience, however, now you are ready for some serious workÂ…and it is work. Don’t ever forget that this is your job, your profession. This new level of dance might come as a shock or seem like foreign territory, but you must believe that you are good enough to be here. You are good enough to be here. This is a higher standard. It will be different. It will be difficult, but that is what makes it so much greater when you succeed. You’ve come this far. This is what you’ve been training for, and others have found potential in you, enough to accept and train you. You belong here. The more of these auditions and casting calls you attend, the more comfortable you will become.

6. Those networking and people skills you picked up during your days at dance camp and college will now come into play. You’re in the deep end of the pool now, playing with the big kids. Time to mingle and make new friends. You have to start talking to those professional dancers you see walking the studio halls during your dance auditions. Talk to other dancers who are auditioning. Talk to the judges, casting directors, agents, anyone that will talk to you. Ask them questions, pick their brain, and learn from their stories. Even if they don’t answer your questions, their behavior, demeanor, and way of conversing with you will teach you something. The best thing you can do is become friends with someone successful.

7. You should be fairly comfortable with auditioning by now, and ready to start searching for a dance agent or a dance agency. You will most likely have to perform a dance routine for them in order to be accepted, however, once you’re in you will be given opportunities that you otherwise wouldn’t know existed. These dance agents and dance agencies get the scoop on dance auditions and casting calls so try your best to get represented by one. Once you are in, your dance career will be given wings. However, this is no time to take it easy and coast on through. Now is the time to step it up.

8. Back to what I mentioned before, “Â…you never stop learning and practicing.” Well, it’s time to train—train—train. Practice makes perfect, I know you’ve heard that before. This intense training period isn’t about learning new styles as it might have been about before. This dance training will focus on honing your existing skills and techniques down to a sharp, crisp point. You need to be awesome in what you do, not mediocre in a broad range of areas. A professional dancer needs to be at the top of their specific field, not hovering in the middle across the board. You’ll have plenty of time later to expand your horizons, but for now you need a job so you can gain valuable experienceÂ…and money. Also, stop and take a breath. Look around, you’re becoming a dancer, and your dance career is beginning to take shape. Enjoy it!

9. When you think you’re ready, and don’t wait to long at this point, start researching some choreographers you would like to work with or train with as a pupil. Most dance choreographers will offer dance classes at their own dance studios. You have to wait this long before you attempt to train with a professional dance choreographer, because they are just that, professionals. Dance choreographers will only work with the best dancers so you have to be at a certain point of your dance career for them to take interest in you. There are many benefits to working with a dance choreographer. You become familiar with the way this aspect of the dance industry works. They will begin to recognize you and perhaps throw some work your way. You will also be updated and trained in the most current dance techniques and trends. The fewer things that surprise you during a dance audition the better.

10. At the end of all this there is one important thing to remember, that usually separates those that make it and those that do not. If this is truly what you want, and you’ve dreamt about it all your life, never give up trying. Every successful person in the world has one thing in common. They were relentless in their pursuit of happiness. If you want to make the most out of your dance career, it will take a lot of hard work so don’t get discouraged. You’ll get rejected. Everyone does. Being a dancer is not easy for anyone, but people do it. Why not you?

These tips are not set in stone or by any means in exact order. Everyone is different and some people might jump ahead or start one step later in their career. The important thing is that you have a clear plan with goals, and you work hard to achieve them.

Hammer Nutrition: An Athlete�s Essentials

Athletic activities can be draining. A nutritional intake before, during, and after an exercise or any kind of sports activity should be made to ensure maximum performance levels. There are specific nutritional intakes that have to be considered by an athlete and this is where Hammer Nutrition comes in.

An Athlete’s Nutritional Intake

Here are some of the various nutritional supplements from Hammer Nutrition.

▪ Hammer Nutrition Energy Bars. If you need an energy bar that is natural and has all-organic ingredients, then Hammer Nutrition Energy Bars is just what you are looking for. It is easy to digest and is made from well and good ingredients, completely wholesome. There are no preservatives, additives, trans fat, coatings, refined sugar, soy, peanuts, dairy products, or MSG. This energy bar carries the non-dairy kosher, USDA organic, and vegan certifications. This energy bar that is also tasty and delicious is great before and after workouts and will complement an athlete’s liquid exercise regimen.

▪ Hammer Nutrition Gel. Hammer Nutrition Gel is the famous benchmark of energy drinks for athletes. Unlike other sports drinks, this one from Hammer Nutrition has added the right amount of refined sugar, just enough to provide fuel source that will easily be digested and burned. It is not cramped with sugar that will suddenly send your insulin on spark. You can drink your Hammer Gel straight, mix it with water, or you can complement it with other Hammer Nutrition drinks for better endurance and sustenance. This is also a good source of energy during exercise and workout for up to two hours.

▪ Hammer Nutrition Heed. Heed by Hammer Nutrition is a healthy alternative to sports drinks that do not have any tint of artificial colored sugar water. It provides a steady stream of energy and helps prevent cramping after a long and strenuous exercise or workout. Without citric acid as an ingredient, you do not have to worry about having that burning sensation on your throat and stomach even you drink Heed over and over again. With xylitol and stevia, these sports drink helps in promoting oral health and provide the body with required minerals. This energy drink also contains l-carnosine that is an effective antioxidant and helps in providing a buffer for lactic acid.

▪ Hammer Nutrition Perpetuem. The finest fuel for athletes, Hammer Nutrition’s Perpetuem is specially formulated for multi-tasking sports activities. Even when you’re on the race track all day long, Perpetuem fulfills that task of providing your body with the needed vitamins and minerals to sustain tough and enduring activities. This can be the athlete’s breakfast, lunch, and dinner all wrapped in one package. Whether you’re on the track or on the road, Perpetuem should never be off your sight.

At Mountain Valley Sports, they deliver only the best health products for athletes. There are no hidden agendas. These are purely athletic products that work. It is guaranteed that all the products sold here answer the nutritional needs of the athletes. Hammer Nutrition in the form of a gel, sports drink, or food bars is available at Mountain Valley Sports.

Thursday 20 February 2014

American Sports Nutrition And Performance

American sportsmen and women often end up winning many international competitions. They appear to be slightly bigger, more powerful and are extremely durable. The common perception is that their secret is lots of exercise and conditioning. Just as important howeveris their diet that gives them that extra edge.

What else is commonly found in this american version of sports nutrition? I will elaborate a bit on their diet and nutritional approach so that you can have further strength and energy subject yourself to physical exertion.

Would you like to greatly improve your performance and build up your muscle strength? Try the creatine that is an important ingredient in American sports nutrition.

This will give you better energy to work longer and harder and help you achieve as high a level as possible. Creatine can also help you recover quickly. This supplement will do the trick for any sportsman who trains weight lifting or any other activity requiring quick bursts of energy, like sprinting for example. You may be able to do more before you become fatigued.

Your body makes use of this fascinating nitrogenous organic acid into adenosine triphosphate (or atp), which is the energy of our cells, and stores it into the mitichondria of each muscle cell giving it reserved energy. All muscle contraction is powered by atp, so we are able to do more because of the accumulated atp. This can forward your physical power and lean muscle gain.

The supplement you are looking for for is 100% pure pharmaceutical grade creatinh monohydrate. A dosage of about 1000 grams is sufficient in most cases. Creatine does not contain any additive and filters, and this chemical is found naturally in many foods so it is basically safe. it has no influence on hormonal levels either.

Whether your final cause is for championship athletic performance, increased lean muscle or lenghtened endurance, creatine will be right for you. As an added bonus it has cardio protective qualities. Creatine from American sports nutrition is the best way to supplement a sound diet and active lifestyle.

Getting your protein

Very important as well is the American sports nutrition whey protein. It is a high quality, lactose free and predigested protein. This nutritional supplement is a potentnatural source of high potency essential amino acids.

If you are looking for improved muscle strength, look no further than american whey. The ion-exchanged whey protein in this supplement is what your body prefers naturally.

American whey protein also low on calories, tastes great, and is easy to mix with rice, milk and water. It also comes in many interesting delicious flavors.

There are many contemporary diets on the market similar to American sports nutrition that offers protein as the corner stone of their nutritional diet. Some of these are the American whey wild berry, American whey creamy vanilla extreme and the American whey double dutch chocolate .

The only difference is in the dosage when using them but the results are very similar. Certain types of thes require a lot ofquantities for the supplement to do it's job. And it also needs to be taken in frequently, when possible you would follow the diet everyday.

As you may have noticed, in the American sports nutrition established way, the main nutrient focused upon are proteins.

So is found in proteins that make them so vital in the nutrition of Americans? Proteins are the main body builder nutrient. Protein is responsible for the assembly of muscle cells. Protein also contributes to the muscle contraction or in controlling the muscles.

As a frame of reference on protein content, the average American consumed 75 grams of protein every day from eating fats and oils. This is the equivalent of 0.1 percent of the days total protein intake.

If you want to have larger, leaner and more functional muscles, you should really bunker up on proteins in front and after your practise session. This is the reason protein is so influential not only to athletes but to everyday people as well.

As a curiosity, protein also contributes to the height of a person. If you desire to be as tall as some americans are, you must include much protein in your diet or at least use the supplements that Are discussed in this article.

Ultimately, we must keep in mind that it is not only a question about the nutrition we get but it is the manner we get it and when we get it. There are optimal times when the nutrients we get will amplify our performance and boost our energy. American sports nutrition takes into consideration these optimum times in order for our body can make good of it and help us be healthy and build our muscles.

Wednesday 19 February 2014

Searching For A Vitamin Nutrition Supplement

Extensive studies by many researchers have shown that taking a high quality vitamin nutrition supplement can have the potential to help your body fight disease and increase your energy and overall health. Leading scientists have proven that the source of degenerative diseases like Cancer, Alzheimer’s and Heart disease stem from poor nutrition at the cellular level. Finding a superior vitamin nutrition supplement which actually feeds your bodies cells the nutrition they are lacking is vital to reaching and maintaining optimal health.

Unfortunately, we continue to see a rise in the onset of degenerative diseases. If you look around, you’ll see that as a society we are overfed and undernourished. The lack of a superior quality vitamin nutrition supplement in our diets, along with little or no exercise and poor eating habits is continuing to put an increased burden on our overall health. The marketing strategies of the fast food industry are winning and our bodies are losing. Which is why now more then ever before, taking a high quality vitamin nutrition supplement is crucial.

When searching for a cellular vitamin nutrition supplement, there are a couple of things you should consider. First, making sure that the vitamin nutrition supplement that you choose is made to pharmaceutical-grade good manufacturing practices is essential. Many of the vitamins found on store shelves are made to less stringent food-grade good manufacturing practices. These are the same standards that are used in making a pizza. (Would you like some cheese on that multi-vitamin?)

Another consideration when looking for a vitamin nutrition supplement is making sure it comes with a guarantee of potency, which means what’s on the label is in the bottle. Many of the vitamin nutrition supplements available have been shown to have incorrect and misleading labels. A guarantee of potency ensures that you are getting what you are paying for.

Third, you need to ensure your vitamin nutrition supplement has synergism. Synergy basically refers to having a broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals at proper levels so that they interact with each other in such a way that you get the maximum benefit. Too little of a certain vitamin or mineral will not allow others to be used by the body efficiently.

Lastly, you want to make sure the vitamin nutrition supplement you choose has high bioavailability, which means that it is manufactured to be easily absorbed by the body. Inferior ingredients or fillers in a supplement can cause it to not dissolve properly and pass through the body without providing any benefit.

If you have all of these elements in the vitamin nutrition supplement you choose, you will be well on your way to providing your body with the optimal health and increased energy that we all desire. I hope this information helps you in finding a supplement that will meet your health needs.

Tuesday 18 February 2014

Nutrition Basics for New Fitness Disciples

This article is focused on the basics of nutrition for those who embarking on a fitness/weight training program. Today I'll talk about the three primary sources of calories for human beings. Proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Protein is of the utmost importance for those trying to improve their bodies. The eating plan for a person trying to improve their physique should have a diet whose foundation is protein. This is what I call the skeleton of a proper eating program. The skeleton of a proper eating program is all of the protein foods the eating plan will contain. The most commonly used protein foods will be meat, fish, poultry, protein supplements, eggs and dairy based protein foods such as cottage cheese. Below I will plot out for you a skeleton of a typical eating program for a personal training client.

1.) upon waking, 3 eggs with an additional 3 egg whites 2.) 3 hours later, 8 oz. of grilled tilapia 3.) 3 hours later, 8 oz. of grilled tilapia 4.) 3 hours later, 8 oz of broiled ground sirloin 5.) 3 hours later, Muscle Milk protein supplement 6.) 2 hours later, 1 cup small curd cottage cheese

As of right now the foundation of a proper eating plan, being protein foods, has been completed. All that is needed is to add carbohydrate foods to the eating program. The level of carbohydrate intake should be tailored to the personal training client's goals. For example a skinny high school kid who wants to gain weight for football would eat a plentitude of carbohydrates. Let's take a look at how an eating program for such an individual might look. What we will do is take the skeleton eating program and add to it.

1.) upon waking, 3 eggs with an additional 3 egg whites, 4 slices toast with jam 2.) 3 hours later, 8 oz. of grilled tilapia, 1 cup white rice 3.) 3 hours later, 8 oz. of grilled tilapia, 1 cup white rice 4.) 3 hours later, 8 oz ground sirloin on a bun with ketchup 5.) 3 hours later, Muscle Milk protein supplement 6.) 2 hours later, 1 cup small curd cottage cheese, with 1 cup chopped pineapple.

Now we will look at a more typical scenario for my personal training clients. Nine out of ten people who come to me for training are coming to lose weight and become more toned and fit. I will use the exact same skeleton eating plan as I did in the other example but this eating plan will be vastly different in the carbohydrate department. healthy carbohydrate foods are grains, rice, potatoes, whole grain bread, and fruit

1.) upon waking, 3 eggs with an additional 3 egg whites, 2 slices dry rye toast 2.) 3 hours later, 8 oz. of grilled tilapia, 1 cup steamed veggies 3.) 3 hours later, 8 oz. of grilled tilapia, 1 cup steamed veggies 4.) 3 hours later, 8 oz of broiled ground sirloin, 1 large green salad, w vinegarette 5.) 3 hours later, Muscle Milk protein supplement. 1 grapefruit 6.) 2 hours later, 1 cup small curd cottage cheese.

When constructing eating plans for weight loss, you can see that the order of the day is drastic reduction in carbohydrate consumption. No matter what kind of eating program I construct, I never purposely add fat calories. Adequate fat consumption is achieved with the fat that is present in the protein sources.

Monday 17 February 2014

Nutritional Supplements

What do you know about nutritional supplements?

nutritional supplements are any substances that you put into your body in order to balance your nutritional needs. Taking supplements has become a popular method in order to maintain health as well as change the way in which your body functions. But do you need to take supplements? What will they do to your body?

Supplements are made to balance the nutrients that you may not be getting in your regular meals. Because of this, it is important to look into what you are currently getting in your meals each day. Then you can know what supplements you need to take. It is important to know what you are already getting enough of, for if you take too many of particular kinds of vitamins, it can cause a problem with your system.

One of the most popular reasons for taking supplements is for self-medication. Many people find that they are not receiving the enough nutritional value in their food, causing more illness to occur. Because of this, supplements are an easy way for one to rebalance his or her system and fight off illness.

Another reason why many people take supplements is to fight against the aging process. As you grow older you lose bone density, muscle mass, and nutrients at a quicker pace. Because your body is beginning to change, it needs more vitamins as a part of its daily diet. This helps the body to maintain its natural nutritional balance.

If you are wondering whether you should take supplements, you should talk to a professional. Your body needs a balance of nutrition and vitamins. If you are already eating a balanced diet, the use of certain supplements can cause harm to your body. You can determine what you need by keeping track of what you are eating and by asking a professional for advice.

If you are just starting out with supplements, know how much to take in order to allow your body to adjust. The common practice is to take about half of the recommended vitamins to begin with, and then work up to what you need. If you are taking other medications, don’t begin taking supplements until you checked with your doctor or pharmacist and know that the supplement and medicine won’t negatively interact. You should also check with your physician to make sure you have not got any conditions that could make taking a nutritional supplement a bad idea Â–a blood pressure condition, for instance.

Including supplements and vitamins as part of a diet can help your body to have ready access to all the nutrients it needs, in turn making it easier for your entire system to function. However, you should figure out what you really need as well as how much you need. It is better to find what the nutritional balance in your body is before automatically turning to a supplement or vitamin. While several different types of vitamins are becoming popular, you should check to see if you really need them before taking them.

Sunday 16 February 2014

Quick Tips To Plan Your Retirement Through A Solo 401k Plan

To ensure that you have a safeguarded and pleasant retirement, the quicker you start thinking ahead for it, the better, so start to look at obtaining a solo 401k plan. The 401k plans are meant to help the people who are self-employed, and don't have the retirement benefits provided to them by an employer. Through a solo 401k plan, you are given many tax advantages for those who partake in addition to the monetary benefits of a retirement plan. If you have never participated in a 401k plan before, it would be a great idea to learn everything to can to help you get started. Here are five ideas to help you open up your own personal 401k plan.

The very first important thing to keep in mind when opening up a new 401k plan is to compare the options. It's crucial to always compare plans and prices with any sort of new investment, however, it's really important when choosing a new 401k plan. You want to find the best plan and price that fits your needs, so make sure to look at a variety of plan types to ensure you are getting the best one. You also may consider hiring an investment broker to help you choose a plan suited for you, and you have numerous investment broker's to choose from too. Try to look for an experienced broker who can assist you in finding out all the distinct details about the different plans that are available today. An seasoned broker will be very helpful to guide you to the right plan for you.

If you choose to get the help of a qualified investment broker, invest time to meet and check out various investment plans suited for you that are available on the market. With every solo 401k plan, you can find differing investment alternatives to choose from, such as life insurance, mutual funds, bonds, stocks, and more. Many of these items are optional to the investor, and you do not have to go with all of them, however, they can be very beneficial to choose the right ones. Discuss with your investment broker to determine which type of investment options will be best for you.

The third thing to do when picking a new individual solo 401k plan is to take into account your personal retirement goals. What type of life do you wish to have when you retire? Your very own personal goals stands out as the most important determining aspect in your retirement plan. Once you have established what your retirement goals are, you can speak to an investment administrator to figure out how much cash you should be contributing to your 401k plan annually.

Another factor that is vital to understand, is the limit or maximum you can contribute to the plan annually. Most plans only enable you a certain amount of money which can be invested annually. It's important to understand completely the maximum and minimum that you can contribute with every plan before selecting one that suits your needs, and achieves your personal goals for retirement. Once you understand the minimum and maximum amounts to contribute, try to contribute as much as you'll be able to within those amounts. However, bear in mind, the more money you can contribute annually, the better it's going to be for your retirement.

As you can see from these easy steps, opening up an individual 401k plan can be a very simple task, while supplying you with some very important benefits for your future retirement. Locate a great and seasoned investment broker to go over your choices, and find the best plan for a person's needs.
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Friday 14 February 2014

Lose Weight And Keep It Off--A Remarkable New Way To Do It

The percentage of Americans who are overweight and obese is increasing very rapidly. "Overweight" is defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) from 25.0 to 29.9 whereas a BMI of 30 or above is defined as "obese." According to the National Center for health Statistics, 56% of the population was overweight during the reporting period from 1988 through 1994, and 23% was obese. During the period from 1999 through 2002, these percentages had increased to 65% and 30%, respectively.

So obesity has clearly reached epidemic proportions in the U.S., and the healthcare costs associated with it now rival those attributable to smoking. These costs were estimated to be $92.6 billion in 2002--9.1% of all health care costs--and they continue to escalate rapidly. Comparable costs associated with smoking were estimated to be between 6.5% and 14.4% in 2002. The Centers for Disease Control have announced that obesity could become the nation's leading cause of preventable deaths by 2005. According to a recent estimate, obesity accounts for approximately 280,000 deaths each year in the U.S.

This epidemic is not confined to adults but tragically is afflicting children as well. Childhood obesity increased from 5 percent in 1964 to 13 percent in 1994. Today, it is estimated to be about 20 percent--and rising.

Diseases for which obesity is a significant risk factor include: Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, stroke, heart attack, congestive heart failure, cancer, gallstones, gout, osteoarthritis, and sleep apnea, fatty liver disease, pulmonary problems, reproductive problems in women, and depression.

In this era of skyrocketing healthcare costs, it's urgently clear, then, that more effective methods are needed for preventing and reversing this very major contributor to our escalating healthcare crisis.

The above data are especially astounding in the face of the fact that Americans are spending in excess of $50 billion annually on diet products. In view of the ongoing epidemic summarized above, this investment has obviously been highly unsuccessful. As has been pointed out in one study, for example, the price per pound lost in one well-known weight loss program amounts to $180!

Not only is there overwhelming evidence that diets don't work in the long run, but of even more concern is the strong evidence that they can actually contribute to further weight gain and decline in health. There is recent evidence, for example, that yo-yo dieting weakens the immune system by as much as 30%.

A search of the research literature on weight loss strongly supports the general conclusion that key lifestyle and dietary changes are absolutely necessary to long-term success. Here is a fairly comprehensive listing of these essential changes:

Eat a lot of fresh vegetables and fruits.
Boost protein intake to build and preserve lean muscle tissue.
Use fiber-rich foods, which are more filling and promote health.
Boost calcium and other minerals to help shed unwanted fat.
Increase intake of omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids by eating fish, flax, and nuts.
Eat only minimal amounts of "junk" carbs, containing sugar and white flour.
Greatly reduce--or eliminate--saturated and trans fats that are loaded with harmful fatty acids.
Reduce or eliminate alcohol.
Reduce the amount of food eaten gradually to avoid the adverse effects of sudden dieting.
Eat frequent, small snacks, instead of large meals, to maximize calories burned for energy.
Be sure to eat a healthy breakfast to avoid difficulty in controlling appetite later in the day.
Be sure to exercise for a half-hour, at least 3 times a week.
Gradually boost exercise frequency and intensity for even greater effects.
Practice stress reduction to reduce the over-production of cortisol, which promotes weight gain.
Expose yourself to the sun for at least 15 minutes each day and get adequate sleep.
Incorporate all of these changes into your lifestyle and maintain them persistently.

Some people, however, in spite of making these changes and maintaining them rigorously still experience limited success in losing excess weight and keeping it off.

Lucy Beale, a nationally-known author and weight loss consultant for nearly twenty years, addressed this issue in her recent newsletter:

"For years, I've watched some of my clients do seemingly everything 'right' to lose weight--eating 0-5, eating low-glycemic foods, exercise--and yet they don't lose pounds or inches. This situation is frustrating for me and certainly for them. I've been 'wishing and hoping' to find a fat-loss product that I could whole-heartedly recommend.

"When I couldn't find any viable products to recommend, I spoke with several alternative health practitioners about developing a natural weight-loss product that was: A) safe; B) effective; C) non-addictive; D) worked for most people; and E) provided long-term health benefits. But nothing ever came of our efforts. . .

"Then, in September 2004, a friend told me about the Nexagen Fat-Loss Patch. I've done my homework on the patch and my research indicates the patch is safe, effective, and health promoting. I was so excited that I asked some of my clients to try it out. They loved it. They were eating less, found it easier to eat 0-5, had fewer cravings, felt better emotionally, and even wanted to exercise. They lost inches and weight. Many were able to reduce the dosage of medications they were taking for such health conditions as asthma, allergies, high blood pressure, diabetes, and thyroid disorders. People who wear the patch for at least 3-6 months are experiencing satisfying results. . ."

The Fat Loss Patch that Lucy is referring to here is a unique new approach to assisting weight loss and maintenance. Unlike the vast majority of previous diet products containing ephedra, synephrine, or other harmful stimulants, this patent-pending transdermal patch employs Forslean, a patented derivative from an Asian herb, Coleus forskohlii, which has been used for centuries to treat cardiovascular disorders and other health problems. Recent research has now shown that it is also effective in burning fat, while preserving lean muscle, and in curbing food cravings. It also has the added health benefits of supporting thyroid functioning and and helping to reduce blood pressure.

Its mechanism of action in promoting fat burning in the body is also unlike that of all previous thermogenic, or fat-burning, products. The main active ingredient in Forslean activates a very important enzyme, Adenylate cyclase which is involved in the production of Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate (cAMP). This "second messenger," as it is called in the research literature, is indispensable to many important body functions. One of these is to help maintain a healthy body composition by burning fat while preserving lean body mass.

Combined with the dietary and lifestyle changes summarized above, the Fat Loss Patch is finally making it possible for nearly anyone to attain--and maintain--a healthy body weight.

You can learn more about this revolutionary new product by clicking on the URL in the "about the author" area.

Vegetarian Weight Loss Diet Plan for 18 to 50-Year-Old

Overweight vegetarians are almost unheard of some 20 years ago. Now? Thousands of them spreading throughout the globe. "Thanks" to the modern vegetarian diet infusing with sugar, sodium and unhealthy fat. Unfortunately, you happen to be one of them. But all is not lost, and you're not alone. I've helped hundreds of them to effectively lose weight the vegetarian way thus far.

Here's the overall strategy to help you lose weight as a vegetarian - whatever you do - dieting or exercising, your primary weight loss goal is to make your body use the fat stores to provide the energy it needs while removing excess calories through your dietary consumption.

To achieve this, you need to either consume less calories or expend more calories than you need, or best, consume less AND expend more at the same time! How to do that? Here's a specific vegetarian weight loss diet plan for a day which includes both diet and exercise to maximize fat loss.

6:50 A.M. - Take up a 10-minute high-intensity bodyweight exercises like jumping jacks, pushups, spider climbs etc. After every minute you'll rest for 30 seconds and continue with the workouts. This high-intensity interval training is crucial in an effective vegetarian weight loss diet plan.

7:30 A.M. - (Breakfast) 3 - 4 slices of whole grain bread spread with peanut butter or any nut butter spread, or rolled oats sprinkled with berries (your favorite berries), unsweetened apple juice, cashew nuts and black sesame seeds. Complete your power meal with a veggie smoothie made from 2 handfuls of spinach, a pear and tomatoes.

9: 30 A.M. - (Snack) Perk up with a glass of refreshing smoothie blended from bananas, strawberries, carrots, lettuce, ground flax, virgin coconut oil.

12 P.M. - (Lunch) Pita bread stuffed with alfafa sprouts, chopped cucumbers and juicy cherry tomatoes, laced it with vegan mayonnaise or vegan basil pesto or curried lentils sauce. You can prepare these ingredients in advance the night before or in the morning before leaving for work. Just store them separately in air-tight containers and do the stuffing when you're ready to eat. Pair it up nicely with a glass of unsweetened almond or soy milk.

3:30 P.M. - (Snack) Handful of mixed nuts or your favorite fruits like 2 small bananas, an apple, an orange or a mango.

6:30 P.M. - (Dinner) Make rainbow salad from mixing spinach, sunflower seeds, raisins, shredded apple, shredded beets, firm tofu and your favorite pasta cooked al dente. For dressing, mix 2 tbsp virgin coconut oil with 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and 1 tbsp lemon juice.

9 P.M. - Unwind from your hard day's work. Relax and prepare your body for a good night's sleep.

I set this vegetarian weight loss diet plan to give you a picture of what you should do in a day.

A high-intensity exercise in the morning will help you burn more fat compared to a work-out in the afternoon or evening (as proven by numerous studies). Having 5 vegetarian meals spreading out in a 2 - 3 hour interval will keep your body metabolically active and help you stay productive throughout the day.

Contrary to the common belief, adding olive oil and coconut oil at dinner won't make you fat as these oils are actually effective in burning fat, especially coconut oil which can produce a thermogenic (fat-burning) effect of up to 24 hours.

Tofu will help you repair and regenerate new cells and tissues that you might have torn (unknowingly) during your day's work. More generation of new cells actually increase metabolism which boost weight loss. The dinner is low-caloric but filling (keep at 70% satiety level) for you so that you won't crave for supper. The quantity should last you till the following morning.

I suggest that you change your vegetarian weight loss diet every 2 - 3 days to avoid hitting a weight loss plateau. If you can fix different varieties of vegetarian foods every day in your vegetarian weight loss diet plan, that'd be even more effective to boost your metabolism for maximum fat loss.

Thursday 13 February 2014

Tips For The Solo Musician

Here are some tips for the solo wind musician. If you play, woodwinds, brass, strings, or any single line instrument. You can make a substantial amount of money using your play-a-long library.That's right!...Your play-a-long library can be a goldmind of income.

I know it works because I've done it. If I can do it, anybody should be able to do it. Here's the plan.

First: You have all of these wonderful play-a-longs that you use to practice with. You have spent many, many hours learning these songs, and perfecting your talent. A lot of these play-a-longs are really great accompaniment, and some are recorded by professional musicians.

Well!...Why not put together a nice sounding PA, or sound system, (what ever you can afford)use all of those wonderful play-a-longs you've had for years, put some song sets together, go out and target all the venues in your area that would be great for a solo musician as yourself to perform in, and make some easy money. Sound crazy?...think again, you will be surprised to find out just how many places want live entertainment, but dont have the room, or the budget to hire a full band.

Here's an example from my real experiences. I have played a restaurant in early afternoon, a coffee shop after work hours, and played with my regular band that night. The result,...Three times the income that I would have normally made that day.

I charge $50-$100 for small venues, $100-$200 for larger establishments, and parties, $200 and up for high dollar fundtions. You have to be the judge as to how much you need to charge per gig. Also keep in mind your expenses.

Oh!...I forgot to mention the tips. That's extra bravy , or icing on the cake.

So go ahead!...Make that money! Put those old dusty play-a-longs to work.

Since I play mostly jazz, I use this source for my play-a-longs:

http://www.jajazz.com

THE SOLO MUSICIANS TOOLBOX

If you are a solo musician, there are tools that you should know about, and have in your tool box. It is best to be prepared for whatever comes your way in the form of gigs, and musical opportunities. In this article I will go over some of the general things in the form of gear, hardware, and software, that will give you an edge in this competetive, and demanding world. Keep in mind that these are all suggestions, and it depends on your personal circumstances as to what you are, and are not able to obtain.

I will asume that you already have the musical instrument of your choice, and that you have already spent the thousands of hours that it takes to perfect your talent. There is no way around it!...You get out of it what you put into it. If you spend the time to perfect your talent, you will definatly reap the benefits.

So,...Lets get started. I will list all of the items that I have in mind for this article, and where to obtain them. In some cases, a brief discription on what to do with them.

1. PA equipment: You will need some kind of PA equipment, preferably something small and compact, but of efficient sound quality

2. Microphone: You will need a microphone for the times when you are showing off that great voice of yours. You will also need a microphone stand.

3. Speaker Stands: I recommend speaker stands for your speakers, to raise your speakers up above peoples heads when playing in restaurants, and coffee shops, ect... You dont want to drive people away, or blow anybodys ear drum.

4. Promo Stand: You will need a promo stand that you can use to place your promo material, your CD's, and any of your contact material for people to see, purchase, and take as they come, and go. This can be something that is portable, small and compact, but looks presentable.

5. Tip Jar: I recommend a tip jar, something that, again, looks presentable.

6. Play-a-Long Library: I recommend a play-a-long library for all musicians, especially for solo musicians. As I have stated in my previous article, "Tips for the solo musician", you can make a living just playing solo gigs, and targeting small establishments.

7. CD, or, Cassette player: You should have a CD, or cassette player with a pitch control to play your play-a-longs through your PA.

8. Computer: If at all possible, you should have a powerful enough computer to record your own CD's. You can also make your own Play-a-longs with your own style of music.

9. Recording Software: You will need some kind of recording software for your computer. I recommend, Cakewalk.

10. Soundcard: You will need, in some cases, a sound card for your computer. I recommend, Sound Blaster Live.

11. Keyboard: I think all musicians should have some kind of keyboard. There are hundreds to choose from, according to your budget.

12. CD Burning Software: You should have some kind of CD burning software. Again, there are hundreds of choices. Microsoft Media Player is free.

13. Business Card Software: I recommend some kind of business card software for your computer. "Parabim Business Card Builder", is a very efficient one.

14. Musicians Website: Every musician should have a website. I recommend, "Host Baby", everything you need in a musicians website is here.

15. Internet Promotion Program: A program to help promote your music, and yourself on the internet. I recommend, "Musicians Power Promotion System".

These are just some of the things that will help you on your quest to be a successful solo musician. One thing to remember is,...Always Act...Look...and Dress proffessionally. That first impression can make, or break you.

Just click on the links provided in this article where indicated, and you will be taken to the particular website, were you can find the item.

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