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Since this is the first week of the new year it's appropriate to talk about new year's resolutions. Weight loss coach Charles D'Angelo talks about how to lose weight and exercise in 2011. He has tips on how do we establish good habits right off the bat.
Weight Loss Coach - Tips To Lose Weight In 2011 - KPLR
Friday, January 7, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Awkward Family Photos Funny Baby Picture
Today's Awkward Family Photo! From AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com
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Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Anti-Aging: Exercise Unlocks Stem Cells in Muscles
Exercise Unlocks Stem Cells in Muscles
The combination of aging and a sedentary lifestyle significantly contributes to the development of diseases such as osteoporosis, obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, as well as a decline in cognitive abilities.
A common result of the aging process is sarcopenia, a decline in the mass and function of muscles. Dafna Benayahu, from Tel Aviv University (Israel), and colleagues studied a laboratory rat population, finding that endurance exercise increased the number of satellite cells (muscle stem cells), which normally decline with aging.
Comparing the performance of rats of different ages and sexes, they found that the number of satellite cells increased after rats ran on a treadmill for 20 minutes a day for a 13-week period. The younger rats showed a 20% to 35% increase in the average number of stem cells per muscle fiber retained -- and older rats benefited even more significantly, exhibiting a 33% to 47% increase in stem cells.
Further, the team found that endurance exercise improved the levels of "spontaneous locomotion,” a response mechanism that is typically reduced with aging. The researchers are hopeful that this finding leads to discoveries of new methods to raise satellite cell populations in human muscle tissue, to raise the production and performance of young and healthy muscles, to provide an anti-aging musculoskeletal benefit.
A common result of the aging process is sarcopenia, a decline in the mass and function of muscles. Dafna Benayahu, from Tel Aviv University (Israel), and colleagues studied a laboratory rat population, finding that endurance exercise increased the number of satellite cells (muscle stem cells), which normally decline with aging.
Comparing the performance of rats of different ages and sexes, they found that the number of satellite cells increased after rats ran on a treadmill for 20 minutes a day for a 13-week period. The younger rats showed a 20% to 35% increase in the average number of stem cells per muscle fiber retained -- and older rats benefited even more significantly, exhibiting a 33% to 47% increase in stem cells.
Further, the team found that endurance exercise improved the levels of "spontaneous locomotion,” a response mechanism that is typically reduced with aging. The researchers are hopeful that this finding leads to discoveries of new methods to raise satellite cell populations in human muscle tissue, to raise the production and performance of young and healthy muscles, to provide an anti-aging musculoskeletal benefit.
Shefer G, Rauner G, Yablonka-Reuveni Z, Benayahu D. “Reduced Satellite Cell Numbers and Myogenic Capacity in Aging Can Be Alleviated by Endurance Exercise.” PLoS ONE 5(10): e13307; doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0013307.
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Women who follow the principles of an anti-aging lifestyle reduce their risks of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by more than two-thirds.
A regular schedule of resistance training program helps to preserve cognitive health in seniors.
High levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL; “good" cholesterol) correlate to a reduced risk for Alzheimer's disease in older adults.
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), an antioxidant compound found in green tea, may reduce the risk of developing Type-1 diabetes, in a lab animal model.
Compounds in pomegranate inhibit the movement of cancer cells, weakening their attraction to a chemical signal that has been shown to promote prostate cancer
The cognitive performance of vegetarians may benefit from supplementation of the pre-protein creatine.
The majority of debilitating illnesses are, in part, caused by poorly-bound iron, which may lead to the production of dangerous toxins.
In the United States, for the 2008 year, life expectancy fell by one-tenth of a year (a little over a month) for both men and women.
Beverages supplemented by whey-based protein can significantly reduce elevated blood pressure, thereby reducing the risk of stroke and heart disease.
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Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Easiest Healthy Recipes for your Diet Ever VIDEO
Put together healthy recipes following this easy healthy eating (no calorie counting!) food plan. If you're looking for an EASY diet to help lose weight the healthy way, watch this: (P.S. Chocolate is a requirement!)
Find the original airing here: The Early Show Video - Lose the Weight Without Counting Calories - CBS.com http://t.co/ECmNBDa
Before any "diet" is going to work for you, you're going to have to overcome those sugar cravings. Why? Glycemic spikes are those nasty things that end up making your tummy a bottomless hunger pit.
Start learning how to reduce refined sugars with The Sugar Addict's Diet:
Find the original airing here: The Early Show Video - Lose the Weight Without Counting Calories - CBS.com http://t.co/ECmNBDa
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Monday, January 3, 2011
INSANE 3 Minute Workout with Shawna K!
Non-Treadmill Full Body Workout from Shawna Kaminski on Vimeo.
Shawna's Having a SALE!!
My good friend and female fat loss expert, Shawna K just informed me that she's having a SALE! She has an
awesome program called. 'Female Fat Loss Over 40' and it's a year old.
She's celebrating by offering it to my bloggees for almost 50% off. I
highly recommend her stuff because I know that she' s well into her
40's and looks amazing. OMG! Can you believe it? She really knows what she's talking about.
Click here to learn more: Female Fat Loss!
You can check out this cool video workout she did on a
treadmill. I've never thought to use a treadmill this way. I know she's
not a big fan of long slow cardio, but she really steps outta the box
with this workout.
If you're looking for other outta the box, fresh ideas that you
can do at home, on holiday or any where you find yourself, check it out
here:
Click here to learn more: Shawna K
But you'll want to hurry, the sale ends January 6th at midnight.
Love,
Sabina
P.S. C'mon, a 3 Minute Workout. Who can't do that? Start your New Year off right. ; )
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Inspirational Video: Utah Yogi with TWO Broken Legs Still Teaching
Utah Yogi with TWO broken legs still teaching. INSPIRATIONAL VIDEO:
Video Courtesy of KSL.com
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Sunday, January 2, 2011
Easy Craft: Inspirational Quotes Bookmarks (Not a Kids Craft)
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What we're going to choose (as adults) is micro-inspirational quotes; the kinds of snippets that you would apply to an inspirational collage, Vision Board, or Vision Book. If you look to the right side bar on this blog, you'll see an ad for a Step One Vision Board. These are really cool versions of this same idea, but in video format. These are also called Mind Movies and you can find a bunch on YouTube if you're not into making your own.
Back in the 80's, when creating Vision Books (scrapbooks with pictures of what you're dreaming of) first came into vogue, I made one (or two or three) of these books. Later, about twenty years later! I found these scrapbooks and was amazed that every single thing had come true. Everything! It was astounding. So I really believe in inspiration, especially visual inspiration. Keep it around to keep you focused on your goals.
Our Vision Craft today is really EASY:
Step 1: Gather together a bunch of newspapers (the Sports section is great!), magazines, brochures, junk mail, etc. Anything paper or cardstock.
Step 2: Then you'll begin to look for one-liners that inspire. Grab some scisssors and cut. They should be bookmark-sized and can be left plain. Or, if you'd like to get fancy, you can take them to the library (FREE) or a print shop like Kinkos, and laminate them. You can do about 6 for around $2.00 at Kinkos.
Press them between the laminate, heat and roll, then cut. Be sure to snip the corners of each one so that you don't have any sharp edges.
Step 3: Once you have a bunch, you can keep them nearby in a decorative box or basket. That way they'll be easy to grab when needed.
Here are a few samples from my own box:
1. Winning Streak Begins
2. Yes You Can!
3. MOJO is Back
4. Restoration Begins Now
5. Clean Sweep
6. Dominate
7. Big Winner
8. Time for Cruise Therapy
9. You Make My Best Better
10. Time to Relax
11. Imagine Life Sweeter
12. Thank You!
13. Ahead of the Competition
14. In High Demand
15. New Life Now
16. Doubly Excited
17. Oh, What Fun!
18. Getting Traction
19. On Top of the World
20. Make Life Fun Again
21. Wish for Smiles
22. Do it Now
23. Wish for More
24. Delighted
25. Sparkle
26. LOVE
27. Joy Bliss Love
28. Express Yourself
29. PEACE
30. One of a Kind
Imagine... just think how fun it would be to "accidentally" leave one in a library book that says something like "Success Begins Now!".
Thanks so much for your support. Have a great day and a Happy New Year!
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