The Allure of Building 6-Packs

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It is no secret that getting a 6-pack is an obsession with many men.  The look of a man with 6-pack abs turns heads, gets him photographed and splattered all over magazines.  6-packs are, perhaps, one of the main areas of the body that are worked out in gyms.  The question, though, is why are 6-pack abs so desired by these men?
Women rarely seem too concerned with building their 6-packs, but instead are looking for a flat stomach area.  Men, though, always seem to be striving for that 6-pack look.  One of the major contributing factors seems to be the role played by the entertainment industry and media. [...MORE] 

Building 6-Packs: Men Vs. Women

Building 6-Packs: Men Vs. Women

There is a big reason why more men than women walk around sporting 6-pack abdominal muscles.  This reason is that it is by far easier for a man to build a 6-pack than a woman.
  While it is true that every person, male or female, has the muscles necessary for a 6-pack, the differences in the male and female body contribute to making it much harder for a woman to get the 6-pack look.
 No matter what gender it takes two things for building 6-packs.  A person must have little belly fat and they must have very well toned abdominal muscles.  This is where the big difference between men and women comes into play.

Women genetically have more fat then men.  It is part of the biological make-up of a woman needing for childbearing.  Additionally, many women carry their extra fat around their mid-section.  So, therefore it is more difficult for a woman to get the low body fat percentage needed to show off their 6-pack.   It is also easier for men to lose weight than women.  So, a man who has extra belly fat will likely find it much easier to lose the weight than a woman with extra belly fat.   It is also usually easier for men to build muscle than women.  However, there are always exceptions. The ability to build a 6-pack also is linked to genetic factors, including metabolism and muscle definition.  So, while these things are true of the majority of people, some women may find they can easily build a 6-pack just as well as their male friends and some men may find they can not build one no matter what their efforts are.
 Building 6-packs will probably continue to be a male dominated world.  Women, however, should not feel left out.  While they will typically find it harder to build a 6-pack, they can still do it with a lot of work and effort.  As mentioned, everyone has the basic abdominal muscles needed for a 6-pack they just have to build them and rid themselves of belly fat so they can show them off.
   Keep up with the chillie peppers and allways start or                                                                                 end a meal witha salad!
   I hope you are enjoying this series on Abs!!
   Best wishes and kind regards
  Dennish..

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Burn the fat & show off your 6-Packs

The Healthy Road to Building 6-Packs

In the effort to build a 6-pack many people tend to try drastic measures.  The two main components of building 6-packs are exercise and diet.  It is the approach to these two main things that usually causing problems.  People know that in order to see a built 6-pack they must have very little fat around their mid-section.  They also know that they must target and work out their abdominal muscles to build the 6-pack look.  When people dive into it without a proper plan, though, they are usually hurting themselves and their body.

When a  person starts a routine to build a 6-pack they must always keep health in mind.  Building a 6-pack in an unhealthy manner is dangerous and will most likely not even yield results or yield results that do not last.  The following list explains some great tips for keeping a          6-pack routine healthy and safe.

- Eat less, Eat more often.  What this means is basically, a person should be eating less foods that are unhealthy, like foods high in fat, calories and sugar.  They should also forget the old standard of three meals a day.  The reason for this is to keep the metabolism up and running at top performance a person should eat at least six small meals per day.

- Drink water.  It may be tempting for a person to drink energy drinks or other special drinks that promise they will help them to build muscle.  Instead though, basic water is the key.  When the body is well hydrated it works better and the person will feel better.  Eight to ten glasses of waterper day is important.

- Do both weight lifting and aerobic exercise.  A person should be lifting weights and doing an aerobic activity.  This is in addition to their spot exercises for their abdominal muscles.  By doing all these exercises a person will lose weight faster and be able to retain their muscle they build.
These tips can come in very handy for someone looking to build a 6-pack without endangering their health.  Many times people start a  routine and pick up unhealthy habits.  In the long run what usually happens is they are not eating right and not working out correctly, so they end up losing muscle instead of building it or even injuring themselves.
Building 6-packs does not happen overnight, so the best steps to take are the healthy ones so the results are long lasting and the person health is not compromised.
Here's to Healthy living 


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3 easy steps to healthier living

Eating right keeps you bright!

With winter almost over, did you find the battle to stay healthy, slightly more difficult and the waist line getting a tad tighter, do not despair, you are not alone.

Research has shown that during the cooler months, comfort foods like pizza, sweets & chocololate, are eaten in even larger portions. While fruits and water fell on the lower scale of the menu.

Fatty and sugary foods are feel good foods. Diets high in kilojoules, saturated fats, sugars and salt contribute to all sorts of health problems such as obesity, heart diseases, and type 2 diabetes.dietary research has shown the best way to boost energy and wellbeing in winter months is to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, choose low glycaemic  (slow digestable carbohydrate) foods and include regular physical activity.

here's the top five guilt free comfort foods:

1. Chunky vegetable and lentil soup.
2. porridge with low fat milk and a teaspoon of honey if desired.
3. poached or baked fruit with  low fat yogurt
4. slow cooked casseroles or curries with lean meat and vegetables, such as carrots and spinach.
5. hot chocolate, with small quantity of choc. powder and low fat milk.

Portion control is important:

the reasons why some individuals put on weight more than others, during winter, varies. for most activity levels decline, which means we don't need as much energy to fuel  the body. the ideal recipe for weight gain is reduced physical activity, less nutritious foods, combined with high kilo-joules and before you realize it you have done it again! added on that excess weight. A healthy lifestyle is one of constant awareness and moderation  and control.

How do we do it and where do we start??

Start at the very beginning, check your portion sizes. Although there are no exacts unless every meal is measured, as a rule of thumb, just try these tips to make sure you are not stretching your daily limits.

• Check in on your appetite thermometer, are you really hungry? when you feel hungry and especially if its winter, have a long glass or mug of warm or hot water, splash of lemon or twist eventually grows on you and becomes great. this gives you the water intake as often our thirst is confused with hunger. and when you actually have that meal, maybe half an hour later you will not eat as much, your portion size is automatically reduced! amazing, try it.
• Turn off the T.V to limit distraction, often this turns your focus from how much you are actually eating.
•  Do not shovel  it all down, but take time to enjoy every mouthful. Chew your food instead of gobbling it down, this gives your stomach enough time to register when you have had enough.i have a good secret i use and that is drop the fork or spoon for a couple of seconds and just concentrate on what i'm chewing, the taste the texture, flavor etc, makes a difference, because you have to start all over again, and becomes really good when you do it a few times during a meal.
• Use smaller plates, or bowls when eating in, or when dining out order entree sizes, and share a desert with your friend instead.
• Treat yourself and look out for non food items or things to do such as aromatic warm baths, reading a book on health and nutrition or go for a long walk by the sea or park or better still go fishing or bike ride. 

Shape up your immune system

Are you sick and tired of picking up every winter bug, and this winter was no exception, right! well here are a couple of tips that will give your immune system a boost.

• Eat plenty of fish, less meats and poultry, when choosing meats select lean meats and remove skin from poultry when eating.These foods contain zinc, which is beneficial in reducing the severity and duration of the common cold.
• Focus on fruit and vegetables. these contain antioxidants that your body needs to stay healthy. Although there is no magic portion when it comes to fighting off the common cold , eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables gives the best mix of antioxidants in the right amounts.
• Eating a healthy breakfast is essential, research has shown that eating breakfast may help fight the common cold and flu as its during this meal that one picks up key nutrients for the day.

Finally, i cannot stress enough the need to have plenty of fluids. as i mentioned a twist or squeeze of lemon to warm or hot water makes a great winter drink.

so here's me signing off once again, wishing you all a wonderful day. Please support my blog by becoming a member, i would love to hear your comments and suggestions and share articles that you may have. so follow or Like.

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10 healthy habbits

• Do you ever wake up often feeling that you have had no sleep!More tha 50% of us feel we 're not getting enough sleep, and researchers now suspect this to be diet related.When we skip sleep, we produce higher levels of ghrelin, a hormone that triggers hunger and reduces energy burned.Recent research from Chicago University says that sleep affects the make -up of any weight lost.When dieters have got a full night's sleep, more than half of the weight that's lost was fat. When sleep was cut back to 5 hours, fat accounted for only a quarter of the weight lost- mostly muscle, which is needed to burn kilojules. The upside....the amount of sleep you're getting has a significant impact on your weight management program, if your goal is to lose fat, then make sure you have a full 7-8 hours sleep and do not skip sleep for prolonged periods.
• Ever battle with high salt intake,then potassium rich foods are a great counter attacker.Consider that the recommended limit is 6g, recent studies from the Netherlands show that 4.7g of good salt(potassium) has the same effect on lowering blood pressure as cutting out 4g of "bad salt" (sodium).Top up by taking.......1/2 cup of dried apricots(0.9g), a banana(0.5g),a cup of cooked pumpkin(1g), or half an avocado(0.8g).
• add a 30 minute daily work-out, however recent studies reveal that even those who regularly exercise, yet spent several hours, doing sitting down jobs, can slow down the body's regulatory process, including the enzymes needed to break down blood fats and glucose. For those who are in such jobs .....Try standing on the bus or train, park a little further in the car-park, at your desk, when on the phone, it's surprising how our bodies automatically get into the sitting posture whenever possible, always use stairs instead of lifts, keep muscles in the calves, thighs and torso switched on!
• A great summer treat is water melon, it is a divine treat that also happens to be a functional food. It is loaded with vitamins A,B6, & C, fibre, potassium and lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. Medical researchers suggest that recent findings reveal that watermelon is an effective natural weapon against high blood pressure.Watermelon is perhaps the richest edible natural source of L-citrulline, the amino acid needed to regulate vascular tone and blood pressure.It is also known to help impotence as the L-citrulline helps relax the body's blood vessels, unlike recently highly marketed  so called "performance enhancers" such as Viagra.
• Throw out the white breads and embrace the whole and multi- grains, researchers say that benefits of eating wholegrains may be greater than we first realised, and could be as as powerful as cholesterol-lowering drugs, reducing the risk of heart disease by up to 40%.Wholegrains provide more resistant starch, the natural fibre components may be protective against diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and some cancers, says food and research scientists. 
• Engage in resistance exercise, it is important for bone health, balance, and even helps control type 2 diabetes. A study from Ohio university shows that metabolism is raised for up to 38 hrs after a session of squats and weightlifting.Many do not realise that increasing muscle tissue is metabolic, so it burns more (Kj's) at rest.Resistance training is one of the best ways to peel off centimetres off your shape and build up lean muscle simultaneously.
• Consider Tai - Chi, a recent trial program at the University of Queensland found that Tai- Chi plays a role in beating depression, diabetes, and obesity. In the UQ trial,the proportion of participants with clinical depression dropped from 60%- 20%.Participants also lost weight without the aid of tough diets and heavy workouts.Tai - Chi is slow, gentle and doesn't leave you breathless, covers all the key components of fitness-muscle strength, flexibility, balance, some aerobic conditioning and leaves the mind calm and relaxed.
• Start writing, even a daily journal, whether it is a food journal or noting your journey in life and move on to short stories, blogs, etc. Never underestimate the power of the pen. People who can articulate their feelings on paper are often more self aware, and are known to have better self control over their moods. some of the other benefits of writing is the help it produces in the following areas:It enhances creativity, strengthens writerly self esteem, offers the opportunity for exploration, expands vocabulary,gives voice and helps you discover it, allows discovery of what matters and Nurtures courage as you develop.

Here's me signing off once again wishing you a wonderful day!

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Berries, Berries, Berries....ooooh Such natural goodness!!

Berries look great and they tick all the boxes on your diet chart, they taste great, are easy to use,they are high in antooxidiants, vitamin c and fibre, having a diet rich in berries may also help reduce, the risk of several cancers and as a bonus, in summer they are in abundance and at their best and most affordable prices, so here's ...Some quick tips, i like to share with you................i hope you enjoy!

• Berries taste best in room temperature, so take them out of the fridge, wash,cut the stems off the strawberries, an remove leaves, slice them in halves, sprinkle caster sugar and leave till for a few hours, the juice from the berries mixes with the sugar, forming a nice sauce of its own, great for desert.
• wash and cook blueberries over the stove on a low fire, add a  tbls spoon of castor sugar, till the skins slowly start to peel off, remove form the flame and allow to cool. can be served warm over fresh yoghurt and mango apple or any stone fruit.
• Strawberries and cream are a heavenly combination, however a more healthy option is substitute low-fat yoghurt instead, served especially with a broken meringue or scattered with mixed berries over pavlova for a similar sensation.
• blend rasberries, peaches,orange juice, 1 teaspoon of honey and crushed ice, pour into a tall glass for a perfect summer drink.
• take 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of plain flour,1/2 cup of desiccated coconut, mix 3 tlbsp of butter through the dry ingredients pop it on top of fruit. Place in a baking tray and bake for 25 mins on a moderate oven and vola, you have the perfect fruit crumbles, with juicy centres, piping hot and ready for the table, served with low fat ice cream or better still low fat yoghurt.
• place halved strawberries, sprinkle lemon juice, and spoon over mascarpone drizzled with honey .
• mash a handful of strawberries or strawberries with a little sugar and spoon over vanilla bean low fat ice cream.sprinkle raw almond flakes and sultans for a great treat.
• Cut strawberries can be marinated in a jug with a little sugar for 2-3 hours or for a healthy alternative honey can be substituted for sugar, grated apple could be added, fill with orange juice or lemon juice and mineral water top up with crushed ice, garnish with mint leaves, for a delicious treat that will not fail to impress any guest.
• You don't have to give up eating berries when the season is finished, collect the specials , wash, cut and freeze for the winter season. Berries are one of the few fruits that freeze extremely well, so always keep some in the freezer for combining with bananas and low fat milk for the year around  smoothie.
• Golden berry triangles. cut puff pastry in triangles, place adequate mixture of berries on top, sprinkle with castor sugar and raw almond flakes and bake for approx 15 mins or until pastry turns golden brown, best served hot with vanilla yoghurt.
• Blend a handful of strawberries or raspberries with 1tblsp of honey until smooth.spoon over fresh low fat yoghurt ,fruit & muesli for a hearty & nutritious breakfast.

So folks i look forward to hearing from you, please join my site, comment & follow and share any other great tips you may have.have a wonderful day and make it count, living it to the fullest in everything you do! work hard, train hard, but most importantly, live and eat well.

Ciao

DennisH

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