Well the result is in and the news is not too good. I was originally told I needed to get my cholesterol level down to below 5.0 and it’s 5.34, which is down a little from what it was, but not enough that the doctor does not need to see me to discuss the future ! I have an appointment next week.
I have to admit that when I received the news yesterday afternoon I was disappointed, I thought the changes I’d made and weight I’d lost would have been enough, but I sat and thought about it last night and decided that things weren’t really so bad after all. I have made good progress and what needs to be remembered, is that the Clean 9 program does not profess to lower cholesterol, only detox, lose weight and help you change your lifestyle. Perhaps I was hoping for too much with the cholesterol, or perhaps my change in lifestyle needs longer?
In terms of actual results, let’s look at where I started and where I am now. On February 28th I was 55 years old, 20 to 28 pounds over weight, struggling to control my blood sugar and a couch potato always tired and lethargic with no energy and a high cholesterol level.
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None of us are fans of cellulite, but unfortunately, millions of people deal with this unsightly and ongoing problem. Fortunately, there are natural and simple ways to get rid of it. Here are seven techniques to help you get rid of cellulite:
1) Eat an apple a day – it doesn’t just keep the doctor away, but it keeps cellulite away too. Actually, you should eat a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables to diminish the appearance of and get rid of cellulite. Fresh produce is power packed with nutrients and fiber, which helps your body flush cellulite away. Increase the amount of fiber in your diet to fight cellulite naturally.
2) Acupuncture is another natural way to combat cellulite. It has been used for centuries to treat a vast array of mental and physical ailments, and it also turns out to be an effective weapon against cellulite. This is a great alternative treatment to help reduce the appearance of cellulite on the body.
3) Employing the services of a massage therapist can help reduce cellulite. Some may wonder how a mere massage can eliminate cellulite. The way this works is simple: massage aids in improving blood flow and circulation. This, in turn, can help remove fat cells from the body when taking part in a diet and exercise program.
4) Purchasing a cellulite massaging product could help as well. If you are unable to afford a massage therapist, here is some good news: there are massage devices available that are specifically designed to reduce the presence of cellulite in a given area.
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by Andrew BostonA rowing machine could be just what you are looking for if you want to tone your body and look fantastic in the shortest time possible. It is a very effective piece of equipment which can be used for great results.
For an all out cardio routine that will blast all your muscles you cant beat a rowing machine. Nothing, with the exception of swimming, comes close to working your entire body and therefore the results are seen all over your body.
There is also a dramatic reduction in the chance of injury while using a rowing machine. Many impact injuries arise from using other forms of equipment such as treadmills (terrible for knees and hips) but the rowing machine is a smooth motion so your body will thank you.
The rowing machine looks like an easy piece of equipment to use but you still have to know how to use it correctly. The one area that could experience discomfort is your back. Nobody likes back pain but as long as you use the right form you shouldnt have a problem.
With so many rowing machines on the market it is easy to get confused about which one to buy but you shouldnt worry too much. What you definitely dont want to do is buy a cheap and nasty one from your local discount store. I have even seen rowing machines for sale in supermarkets. Avoid these at all costs.
Well the day for my blood test has arrived and on weighing this morning before heading off to the doctors, I was 183 pounds, or 13 stones 1 pound. I haven’t quite achieved my target of 13 stones exactly, but I’m only a pound off. What this has proved to me is that the Clean 9 program set me off on the right path and by sticking to the principles after the initial 9 day program, I have still managed to lose more weight,…. more slowly, but overall I feel quite easily. I have more energy, I sleep better and I definitely feel healthier. It’s got me into a routine and it’s working.
I’ve had my blood test this morning, but won’t get the result until Tuesday afternoon. Whatever the result, I still feel that I have achieved something in losing the weight, but if my test comes back and my cholesterol level is acceptable, then I’ll have a double result, can’t wait until Tuesday to find out.
As for the diet, I’m going to carry on until I get to about 177 or 178 pounds, about 12 stones 9 or 10 and see how I feel. I can still grab a little bit flab in a couple of places, so I’ll try and trim them a bit, but I don’t want to be too “skinny”. My wife doesn’t want me to be either !
Many of us will like to look good with a flat midsection. But some of us who do not have one, feel let down and have low self esteem. A slim and muscled midsection looks real great. It looks greater even with well toned muscles all over your body. Do ad exercises regularly for great going abs and to get a great look!
There are a lot of acclaimed exercises. Choose an exercise which suits you best rather than fancying with unsuitable ones for you. Different exercises may work differently on different people. You have to pick it up with great care that it suits you. But your abs will be trained whatever exercise you may eventually choose. Only some exercises may prove beneficial to you among a list of many exercises. Be selective and choose it properly that it works well for you. But irrespective of all the exercises definitely your abs will be trained in the long run.
1.Stationary Bike Crunches- Crunches work wonders if done regularly as they train all the muscles of the abdomen region- rectus abdominals, lower abdominals and oblique abs. Do this exercise lying on the floor, back rounded and hands behind the neck to avoid straining yourself. Your upper abs will be engaged, and your lower abs will come into play as you lift your knees up to form a 90 degree angle. Just move the other knee to the center of your body while you move the opposite elbow to your knee. Alternate it for one full count each time.
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Is there in truth a connection between childhood obesity and fast food? The answer will vary depending upon whom you ask. Evidently the fast food industry prefer to deny such a connection. But parents had best consider the facts. Obesity isn’t merely a problem of how a child looks. It also means many dangerous and often fatal health conditions. Being overweight is linked to bronchial asthma, arthritis, joint damage, cardiopathy, diabetes, types of cancer, urarthritis, sleep apnea, respiratory distress, and chronic pain. So, considering whether or not childhood obesity and fast food are linked can mean keepint a child’s health. Let’s consider this subject a bit closer.
One reason to consider that there is a link between childhood obesity and fast food is that obesity is a modern-day problem. Physicians have never observed as many cases of it in the past as they do now. It looks as if it’s no happenstance that we also have more fast food restaurants today than ever before! These restaurants are on just about every street corner in the U.S. They are even inside of many other businesses such as retail stores, libraries, office buildings, and even schools. But the number of restaurants and the number of cases of children being overweight does not itself prove that there’s a connection between childhood obesity and fast food.
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Just had my last meal before my test tomorrow, so now fasting until 10:45 tomorrow morning. I will weigh in before going to the doctors for my blood test to see if I’ve achieved my goal of 13 stones exactly, so I’ll let you know what weight I’ve achieved tomorrow.
Cellulite causes a lot of physical and emotional stress to sufferers, especially women since women are much more likely to get cellulite than men. Cellulite is basically accumulated fat under certain spots of the body, such as the thighs, the hips, and the belly. Needless to say, such problems are difficult to hide with clothing, and can be a source of embarrassment.
Cellulite can be caused by many things including:
#1 ” Heredity. Cellulite is often due to poor genes among other things. You are more likely to get cellulite if your parents and grandparents also suffered from it. It’s an unfortunate skin problem that many people deal with on a daily basis.
If you have an older relative who successfully got rid of their cellulite problem, then don’t hesitate to ask them how they did it. It’s likely that what worked for them will work for you ” after all, some things might work better for some people than others!
#2 ” Medication. Some forms of medication can trigger hormonal changes in the body. These changes can accelerate the accumulation of fat in the body. Such medications include birth control pills, diet pills, and sleeping pills. It’s always a good idea to check with your doctor before taking any of these medications, especially if your family has a history of cellulite.
Lap Band surgery has been hailed as being one of the easiest ways for a person to lose weight, but truth be told there are definitely some problems with the procedure. While these problems are not exactly endemic or typical of lap band surgeries, they are problems that can cause intense problems for the people that have undergone the surgery and for that reason are failures that people should know about before they actually go ahead and have the surgery done. The two most common failure of lap band would have to be migration errors and erosion errors.
The migration error is an error that takes place when the band that is being used actually ends up moving from one part of the stomach to another. The whole point of the lap band surgery is that when the band is inserted into the body, it can then be used to constrict the stomach and in doing so it can then be used by the person with the band to regulate the amount of food that they take in. However, the band is operating in an area of the body that does not have a large amount of friction and for that reason the natural movements of the human body over time can cause the band to move from one part of the stomach to another or even get dislodged from the stomach entirely in severe cases. This not only completely cancels the effectiveness of the band, but it also means that another operation needs to be scheduled in order for the doctor to go in and replace the band or maybe even remove it entirely if that is what the patient now wants.
If you are considering buying a heart rate watch, you may have heard that they are less accurate that a traditional heart rate monitor with chest strap. In the past, this was true. The chest strap can also cause discomfort for some users. The straps can easily shift, making an accurate reading difficult. In addition, chest strap monitors often require some form of lubricant to allow the electrodes to adhere to the skin. These factors alone make the heart rate watch a more interesting option for most people.
Today, there are two varieties of heart rate watch you can purchase. There are heart rate watches that come with a chest strap, and there are heart rate watches that use electrodes on the face of the watch to monitor your heart rate. The heart rate watch that uses a strap provides the same level of accuracy as a traditional heart rate monitor; however it displays your heart rate and other information on the face of the watch.
Strapless heart rate watches, as the name states, are strapless. They are far less complicated to use than a traditional heart rate monitor and can be an easy addition to your workout routine. Many strapless heart rate watches are designed to look like any other sports watch, and can be worn all day. Simply switch the function for it to act as a heart rate watch or a regular watch. The strapless heart rate watch can be used anywhere ” while you are exercising, or at the office when youre feeling particularly stressed. A strapless heart rate watch can give you valuable feedback anywhere.
