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FITNESS IS A LIFESTYLE...Fit in 2007
TRAIN SMART EAT wise!!!
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"Never dull your shine for somebody else."

MYTHS & FACTS

  • I don't understand why my clothes are fitting differently but the scale hasn't budged. Toss your scale away. Muscle cells are more dense (tightly packed) than fat cells, so as you begin working out and building muscle tone, your inches will decrease. The scale remains the same because muscle actually weighs more than fat.

  • Never underestimate the huge rule that nutrition plays in building and shaping sexy legs. If you are currently carrying too much fat, then adjustments in lowering fats, simple carbohydrates, salt and sugars are needed. By the same token, if you need to build more mass, your lean protein and complex carbohydrates consumption has to be increased. With exercises and nutrition, you are the sculptor of your own body. Go for it!.

  • Cutting out a meal or two will help. me lose weight around my butt and stomach. Wrong. Skipping meals actually tends to lead to weight gain, not loss.

ARE YOU CRASHING?

If these symptoms are familiar, your body is begging for better health.

  • Chronic Fatigue you might be a little slower, can't lift as much, can't go as long or as intensely or have to work harder than normal.
  • Persistent Cold Symptoms if that little tickle in your throat returns, or your cough won't disappear, your immune system is probably too weak to wipe it out.
  • Recurring Infections examples sinus, bladder etc.
  • Swelling a swollen lymph node is often the first symptom of a cold, followed by a sore throat, runny nose and cough.
  • Cold Sores and Breakouts Acne breakouts, or any infections of the skin, may mean your immune defense are low.

EAT YOUR WAY TO STRONGER IMMUNE SYSTEM

Munching on the right foods could help you winterize your system. Tossing these into your shopping list basket will keep you healthy all season.

  • Fresh fruits and leafy vegetables 5,000 mg/day vitamin A; 60 mg/day vitamin C. Sweet potatoes, bell peppers, carrots, oranges
  • Selenium protects against inflammation and regulates circulation and blood pressure. 50-100 mcg/day. Brazil nuts, barley, button mushrooms, shrimp, tuna
  • Lean protein 3 g per 1 lb. of body weight. Tuna poultry, eggs, lentils, beans
  • Zinc 15-25 mg/day Oysters, fortified cereals, crab, beans
  • Probiotics 100-200 mg/day (one serving). Yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut

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