Monthly Archives: July 2010
Slow Down and Fast, Begin Again in 2010
Fasting and cleansing is a great way to reset/restore your body’s natural functions. A water fast can be a difficult but worthwhile exercise in determination.
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The Effects of the First 24 Hours of Fasting
Ok so it is not exactly the 24 hour mark yet. But I am feeling the effects of the first 24 hours of fasting already. I am coming up on the 15 hour mark. You know….it probably isn’t a good idea to keep track of the hours. Oh well.
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Tagged eating healthy, effects of fasting, fasting, first 24 hours fasting, water fast
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How Can I Get Perfect Abs In A Week? Is It Possible?
I see this question posted quite a bit online “how can I get perfect abs in a week?” I think that people need to be realistic. I know that we are all used to having everything we want instantly. However getting a six pack doesn’t work that way.
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Tagged abs, fasting, how can I get perfect abs in a week, intermittent fasting, short term fast, six pack
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To Fast Or Not To Fast
Alright now it it coming up on 60 hours since the official start of my fast. I say official because I really had my last food item just about 64 hours ago but because of the new year I decided to make midnight of Dec. 31st my official start.
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5 Day Fast Cut Short
I did end my 5 day fasting experiment after around 65 hours so I could have a clear head for starting my contract job.
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Quinoa Nutrition, The Mother Of All Grains
Quinoa nutrition is in a class by itself when it comes to providing protein, an average of 16.2% (some varieties provide over 20%). Of all of the other grains Quinoa contains more high quality protein than any other. It provides all nine of the essential amino acids in a well balanced profile.
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Tagged essential amino acids, grains, mother of all grains, potein, quinoa, quinoa nutrition
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Cooking Quinoa, Southwestern Quinoa Stew
Cooking Quinoa is pretty straight forward. You use a ratio of 2 cups of water or your favorite stock to 1 cup of Quinoa. Bring the liquid to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and continue cooking covered until all of the water is absorbed or until the Quinoa is translucent and the germ ring is visible along the outside edge usually 10-15 minutes.
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Tagged cooking quinoa, quinoa, quinoa stew, southwestern quinoa stew
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Yerba Mate Tea
When I decided to revisit information about yerba mate tea I found a boatload of conflicting information. Everything from “it causes cancer” to “its’ benefits are better than green tea”. When I first tasted yerba mate I did some reading about it because I was trying to wean myself off from drinking coffee and at that time yerba mate was touted as not containing caffeine. It boasted the energy boosting qualities of caffeine without making you jittery.
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Tagged Aquifoliaceae, how to drink yerba mate, Ilex Paraguayensis, infusion, yerba mate, yerba mate tea
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Lower Ab Exercise
When I hear people say that they keep doing lower ab exercise but they are not happy with the results they are getting I really have to wonder…..
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Tagged body fat, defined abs, full body workout, isolation exercise, Lower Ab Exercise, sexy abs, six pack, turbulence training
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Cardio Walking My 20 Minute Workout
That’s it….that is all there is to my 20 minute cardio walking routine. This stepped up method will help you get the most out of any aerobic exercise that you do from inline skating, jogging, to biking.
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Tagged 20 minute workout, aerobic exercise, cardio walking, speed walking, walking
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