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Fitness Partner: Activity Calorie Calculator. How to Tone Your Legs. Nutrition 101: Eat To Burn Fat. The 15 Best Fat-Burning Foods 1.

Nutrition 101: Eat To Burn Fat

Walnuts All nuts do contain some amount of the omega-3 fat alpha-linolenic acid, but most only contain trace amounts. One ounce provides almost 3g of alpha-linolenic acid. 2. It has also has been shown to boost calorie burn when eaten. 3. This very slow-digesting carb keeps blood sugar and insulin levels low, so fat burning can stay high. In fact, research has shown that athletes who consume slow-digesting carbs in the morning burn more fat throughout the entire day and during workouts than those consuming fast-digesting carbs. 4.

Avocados also contain a very interesting carb called mannoheptulose, a sugar that actually blunts insulin release and enhances calcium absorption, both of which are critical for encouraging fat loss. 5. This way you know you're getting a direct supply of the fats that turn on fat burning and block fat storage. 6. Soy has also been shown to aid fat loss, possibly by decreasing appetite and calorie intake. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Get From Fat To Fit. 30 Days, 30 Ways to Drop a Dress Size. Yoga Poses to Look Good Naked Photo 5. Simple Ways to Naturally Cleanse Your Body. Simple Ways to Naturally Cleanse Your Body March 20th, 2012 · 13 Comments · Cleansing and Detox, Conscious Living, Healthy Living What does tea have to do with naturally cleansing your body?

Simple Ways to Naturally Cleanse Your Body

Spring time brings on the waking of the natural world around us and is also a cue to our bodies to break out of our winter routines. Juicer’s Three Day Cleanse. After an exciting summer with friends & family [ & food...+ maybe some alcohol : ) ], I felt like I needed a quick detox to jumpstart my metabolism.

Juicer’s Three Day Cleanse

When doing a cleanse, it is essential to select one that fits your body’s schedule & needs. I picked this Juicer’s Solana Beach cleanse to rid my system of toxins [ it was nice to drop eight pounds too- [ note: four, of which were attributed to water weight-loss ] because it fit perfectly with my work schedule. It was effortless & tasted decent. The cleanse consists of three days with different juices every hour, lots of water, & lean protein [ first, I choose ground turkey, then chicken, & lastly oysters ] with veggies at night.

I would recommend this one in particular because it’s easy to make from home. Foods for Workouts: Cardio. An all-around healthy diet is best for any exercise routine, but cardiovascular exercise requires a balance of special nutrients.

Foods for Workouts: Cardio

If you get cardiovascular exercise regularly (and we all should) – here’s how to fuel up. Cardio Basics Cardio exercise like walking, running and biking require energy from both carbohydrates and fat. Carbohydrates are the body’s #1 go-to source, but healthy sources of fat also give ample doses of energy. As exercise intensity changes (like due to an increase in speed or running uphill, for example), the body switches back and forth between carbs and fat to provide energy. Since you can’t completely control how and when the body needs what nutrient, it’s best to have adequate amounts of both as a regular part of the diet. YogaTailor - Custom Online Yoga Videos. DVD-Quality Video downloads of Yoga Exercises for Health and Stress Relief.

Have you got what it takes? Enhance Your Muscle Workout. Combine exercises Take a dumbbell of your choice and do a bicep curl, followed by a shoulder press, a squat followed by a bicep curl or a lunge, followed by a shoulder press.

Enhance Your Muscle Workout

Gary says that combining moves in this way gives you 30 to 40 different exercise options. “These multi-joint movements work several muscles at once and can improve joint stability, decrease the risk of injury and keep your heart rate elevated for cardiovascular benefits,” he says. Best Workouts for Your Body Type. Not all workouts are created equal.

Best Workouts for Your Body Type

By tweaking your exercise routine according to your particular body shape—whether you’re Hourglass, Circle, Triangle, Ruler or Inverted Triangle—you can help balance out your physique and make the most of your beautiful body. Not sure what your body shape is? Take our Body Type Quiz or read our Body Shape Guide! Exercises for Hourglass Body Shapes You’re curvy up top and down below with a small waist—basically, the smokin’ definition of the old Hollywood bombshell. Best cardio routine: “Muscle confusion is key,” says certified fitness trainer Lisa Avellino. Best strength-training routine: Certified strength and conditioning specialist Kevin Bailey recommends two to three days a week of a total body strength training routine that focuses on the extremities to balance upper and lower body curves.

For the lower body, Bailey recommends focusing on the quadriceps, inner thighs, hamstrings and calves to complement the curve of your hips. ABS_infographic.jpg (293×2189) Stacy Berman: 30-Day Summer Shape Up Challenge: Workout 2.