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Reviews of Different Diet Plans

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PROGRAM THAT REQUIRES YOU TO CUT OFF CERTAIN FOOD GROUPS FROM YOUR DIET:

1. Glycaemix Index/ Glucose Revolution

Different carbs get coverted to blood sugar at a different speed- real human are used as subjects whereby they take the carbs and then have their blood sugar measured at different intervals. The result: the Glycaemix Index (G.I) is formed- whereby food is listed according to categories. GI method says that one can eat carbs- but be wise on the food selection- the slower the carbs get converted to blood sugar, the less you will be triggered to eat. However, GI method had been criticised because it is hard to know the overall effect of GI when you have a plate of food containing an assorted of carbs and protein.

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October 1st, 2008 at 12:22 pm

Enjoyable Exercises You Can Do at Home

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Here are some enjoyable exercises- where it raises your heart rate, at the same time, it is enjoyable:

Building your Favourite Playlist

You can also built up various Playlists from your favourite videos from YouTube. Your body will probably respond best from dancing to your favourite songs. And dancing is probably the best way to keep yourself moving, sweating and keeping boredom at bay.

Built as many playlists as you can and keep using different lists for each of your exercise routine.

Here’s a sample from my playlist.

You do not need to confine yourself only to dance music. If you love ballads or sentimental rock songs, you can still move towards those music- in more graceful movements involving longer duration.
Enjoy!!!

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April 12th, 2008 at 3:30 pm

Exercises Using Resistance Bands

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Resistance bands are elastic bands that you can use for exercising at home.

Information about exercise bands from the web:

Here are some exercise samples that I got from YouTube:

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April 12th, 2008 at 2:52 pm

Videos for Injuries/ Pain

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Please perform these exercise at the level you can manage- do not over exert
Exercise to help overcome:
Muscle Cramps

Lower back pain

Neck & Shoulder Pain/ Exercises

Knee Pain

Hip Pain

Arthritis

Osteoperosis

Pain Management

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January 18th, 2008 at 3:21 pm

Exercise Videos on the Swiss Ball/ Core Training

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Here are the exercise videos on how to use the Swiss Ball, also known as Balance/ Exercise/ Fit / Stability Ball:

  • How to use an Exercise Ball
  • Balance Ball Exercises for Beginners
  • Cardio Ball 1
  • Stability Ball 101
  • Chris Comfort’s Swiss Ball Exercises
  • Pilates Workout on the Stability Ball.
  • Pilates Ball Workout to Improve Balance & Coordination.
  • Top 10 Stability Ball Exercises
  • The Gregory Mantell Show — Strengthen Your Core! (25 min)
  • Pilates For Intermediates: Balance Ball Workout - Part 1 & Part 2
  • Core Exercise for Intermediate to Advanced Exercises (with explanation about importance of core but exercises are quite difficult)
  • Core Exercises (Without Ball)

  • Core Balance
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    January 18th, 2008 at 2:43 pm

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    Motivational Adventures from Others Out There

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    CHECK OUT THE UPDATED LISTING UNDER RECOMMENDED SITES

    There are really other people in the world who went on their fitness/diet plan and loses tonnes of weight and kept it off.
    Here are some blog or online journal started by others who are going through the weight loss journey.

    Other resources:

    Last update on 20 Dec 07 :)

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    November 25th, 2007 at 2:16 pm

    Videos on Health & Fitness

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    Last Update: Sunday, 2 December 07

    From Videojug

    Videojug also contains videos in other health & exercise categories.

    From YouTube

    Interesting video from ivillage.com (download quite slow)
    1. Work out your body and mind Aug. 18 - A new breed of trainers in London combine psychology with exercise.
    2. 10 common weight-loss mistakes Sept. 1 - The ‘Today’ show’s Ann Curry talks to Lynn Grieger about what dieters do wrong.
    3. Is your husband making you fat? Aug. 30 - Ann Curry talks with Food Network’s Ellie Krieger about healthy couples’ diets
    4. Comfort foods: Worth the calories? Oct. 16: Diet and nutrition editor Madelyn Fernstrom tells TODAY’s Al Roker good alternatives to those salty and sweet treats.

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    October 20th, 2007 at 5:23 pm