woensdag 11 maart 2015

Workplace lifestyle intervention program improves health

Employees participating in the program lost weight and reduced their risk for diabetes and heart diseaseA healthy lifestyle intervention program administered at the workplace and developed by the...

dinsdag 10 maart 2015

Traffic light food labels strengthen self-control

Should food products be labeled with traffic light symbols to make health-related information on ingredients easier to understand? This question has remained a subject of debate.

zondag 8 maart 2015

Resistance band workouts you can do now, or anywhere

Need some ideas on how to use resistance bands? Here ares some great ideas from Joanne! Getting fit is hard enough without weighing down your workout with complicated or expensive equipment, so choose to use resistance bands. Light, easy to tote about and inexpensive, resistance bands can help sculpt lean muscle, strengthen your core and add […]

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Resistance band workouts you can do now, or anywhere

vrijdag 6 maart 2015

Flame retardants used in cell phones, tablets 'may cause obesity'

Flame retardants used in cell phones and other electronic devices may be a cause of obesity, after researchers found they caused fat cell accumulation and weight gain in zebrafish.

donderdag 5 maart 2015

5 SECRETS to Stop Cellulite at Any Age

One of our contributing experts recently put together a kick-butt article that is the “Do This – and DON’T Do That” rule-book when it comes to getting rid of unsightly cellulite dimples, shadows and ripples. It’s a quick read with some eye-opening tips and a helpful video that you’ll want to see while it’s still up.
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-contributed by – Joey Atlas, Womens’ Body Enhancement Specialist — M.S., Exercise Physiology"

"Ask any woman on the street what the definition of "cellulite" is and you'll get a confused variety of answers. From “toxic fat pockets caught in the skin” to “bands of fiber pulling down on the skin” and many odd things in between…"

no more cellulite orange bikini

The truth is: most people really don’t know what “cellulite” actually is, or, what causes this odd appearance of the lower body trouble zones…"
This is no surprise as there actually is no such thing as ‘cellulite’… So how do we get rid of something which doesn’t exist?"
Here’s the answer:

"The word, “cellulite”, was cleverly made-up several decades ago, in a European beauty-spa, to DESCRIBE the bumpy, shadowy and dimpled appearance of skin in the lower body trouble zones of the female body. (butt, hips, thighs, legs)"

The beauty spas then started cashing-in and profiting big-time by marketing "beauty" services and products to get rid of "cellulite". And if you're like most women who've been challenged by this issue, then you probably already know all of those passive and superficial beauty treatments do not get rid of the dented shadows and mushy dimples on your buns, legs and thighs."

Here they are:

5 Critical Keys to KILL Your Cellulite


1: You cannot get rid of the dimples and shadows (cellulite) by rubbing an odd gel, weird lotion or goopy cream on your trouble zones and problem spots.

So, stop using them – as some can actually make your cellulite worse.

Despite the fact that there are dozens of supposed ‘cellulite reduction creams’ on the market, there is no possible way for any one of them, no matter how expensive, to get rid of your cellulite. Cellulite is not a skin problem. Its an underlying structural issue, that can only be corrected by reversing the cause of atrophied muscle fibers directly beneath your “cellulite” trouble spots."

Since the squishy dimples and shadows are a superficial symptom of a problem below the surface; it’s impossible for the creams, lotions or gels to have any physiological impact on the cause of the issue…"

2: Risky and expensive ‘medi-spa treatments’ can only reduce your bank account – not your cellulite problems. And there are many consumer reports about women being seriously scarred or injured as well.

Stay away from these as the FDA reports show women who’ve been scarred or injured for life.

Painful, dangerous and uncomfortable services ranging from endermologie to body-wrapping have been proven to be totally ineffective when it comes to treating cellulite. However, advertising and marketing loopholes allow these services to be cleverly marketed to desperate women who are at wits end with the unattractive dimples and shadows on the lower-body problem areas."

3: The unattractive dimples, shadows and saggy ripples known as cellulite are not ‘genetic’ and you are NOT stuck with them forever if you have them.

Falsely believing this will prevent you from getting rid of your cellulite. So, don’t entertain this nonsense for 1 second.

These two ridiculous myths are often passed around by ‘neighborhood know-it-alls’ – and many women actually believe these 2 myths – especially if they haven’t found the right way to get rid of the cellulite. Whats even more alarming are the number of doctors who also believe in and foster these 2 demoralizing falsehoods.

Yes – it is common to see a mother and daughter, both with the lower-body "orange peel" look, BUT this doesn't mean cellulite is genetic – it simply means both women have not found a way to lift, tone and firm the muscle layers under the dimpled, saggy skin."

4: You can get rid of cellulite, regardless of your age – or when you began to notice it."

Since cellulite is a structural issue (muscle) – it can be fixed with simple and unique body movements which target the cellulite areas."

These types of moves can be followed by any woman, regardless of her age or fitness level. And it doesn’t matter if the cellulite started in the early teen years – or after pregnancy – or after menopause – it’s still a structural issue that results from soft, un-toned muscles underneath the saggy, dimpled, shadowy skin."

5: The only proven way to permanently get rid of the dimples and shadows of cellulite is through a series of simple, yet specifically targeted lower-body movements"

These unique movements focus on lifting, shaping and toning the muscle layers so they gently push outward against the skin – to bring back the smooth, tight and sexy appearance, while burning off any excess flab, if there is any."

This is how regular women reverse the cause of cellulite dimples and shadows… AND, if there happens to be any excess fat in those zones – it will be burned off as fuel by the muscles. This bonus of losing any unhealthy excess body-fat is nice because it reveals a great body and it works wonders for your health profile."

BUT you won’t learn about these unique slow-tempo movements in the gym or your local health club."

These body movements are NOT done with typical weights and machine type exercises." "Most regular fitness instructors don’t even know about this type of targeted cellulite-killing method. (click to watch video)"

These muscle-stimulating movements can be done right at home, in total privacy."
The female lower-body has over 90 muscles…"
Picture those 90 muscles BENEATH your skin’s surface in your legs, butt, hips and thigh zones. That’s where the magic happens in regards to true removal of mushy dimples and saggy shadows in the trouble spots and problem areas…

Despite what most women have been led to believe, there is a critical difference between a ‘general workout program’ – and a laser-focused, cellulite removal method. The sweetest benefit of this is; you don’t need access to a health club or fitness center." …"Just click PLAY on this video by Joey Atlas, (M.S., Ex.Phys.) and get it started now:" (it opens in a bigger screen so you don’t miss a thing)

These are simple, unique moves you can start doing today, right in the privacy of your own home. And if you start this type of targeted muscle stimulation method today – you will start feeling results within 2 weeks and seeing results within 3 to 4 weeks."

free cellulite presentation video for women to get rid of cellulite

To see the 90 muscles in your lower-body and

how you can reverse the cause of the bumps,

shadows and dimples in your trouble zones and

problem spots, just click play above.
EXTRA TIP – # 6: The Dimples, Ripples and Shadows of Cellulite Get Worse if They Are Not Taken Care of Properly. And the worse it gets, the harder it is to reverse.

So, watch the video above to avoid further frustration, disgust and anger. It’s your body so just do the right thing for it."

Download your FREE Cellulite Report now!




Beyonce’s Top 5 Killer Workout Moves Celebrate Let’s Move’s 5th Anniversary

Celebs like Beyonce are sharing quick workout tips to help Michelle Obama celebrate the 5th anniversary of Let’s Move! A-listers like Ryan Seacrest, Kerry Washington, Hugh Jackman, and John Legend have joined in on the fun by capturing a workout move on video. They’re all sharing videos of themselves doing five reps of a favorite [...]

woensdag 4 maart 2015

3 SECRET Steps To Fat Loss and Weight Loss

Getting rid of age-related stubborn fat can be a complicated process.



But ultimately it comes down to just 3 CRUCIAL steps:

1) Release stored fat from fat cells...

2) Transport it to your cellular fat burning factories (your mitochondria)...

3) Burn it for energy...

Simple, right? Not so fast! Many of us have 1 or more of these 3 steps BLOCKED!

That makes losing those extra pounds darned near impossible. PLUS, it forces MORE fat to accumulate in trouble areas like the belly, hips, thighs and butt... making your fatter parts even fatter.

Sure, you can go super low-carb and try the latest crazy high-intensity fitness routine, but if any of these steps are blocked, it'll be like trying to drive a car with the brakes on - you just won't get ANYWHERE.

What blocks these steps? You can thank our over-stressed lives, toxin-filled foods and out-of-whack hormones for that. And the problem only gets WORSE as you age and your metabolism slows.

That's why I wanted to alert you about a remarkable development that may help re-boot, repair and UPGRADE your metabolism to start burning fat effectively again.

A recently retired doctor who has helped thousands re-boot their metabolism, has written a shocking new article that reveals the secret metabolism-boosting secrets he used for 37 years with his patients.

After rigorous testing, he identified 7 somewhat odd, but remarkably effective (and safe) metabolism-enhancing compounds that help unblock one or more of those 3 crucial fat loss steps.

These 7 metabolic-enhancers could be exactly what you need if you've tried dieting 4 or more times with no luck...and ESPECIALLY if you are over 40.

The 7 Most Effective Metabolism-Enhancing Ingredients

There are at least 3 of them I can pretty much guarantee you've never heard of before.

A remarkable study showed that one of these metabolic-enhancers helped participants lose 10% of their body fat in just 12 weeks - nearly 3 times MORE than the control group. It works by activating a special type of "good" invisible fat in your body that actually burns up and dissolves the "bad" visible fat. You can read all about that here.