We have all heard the wise men say that “the early bird catches the worm.” Does this apply to working out as well? Many people do believe that working out in the morning is the best. But there is also a sizeable number of people who feel much more energetic in the evenings and are able to achieve more rather than working out in the mornings. Does time really matter? What difference does it make whether you work out in the morning or in the evening?
Fitness
Is A "Morning Workout" More Effective Than An "Evening Workout"?
Submitted by Shalini on Thu, 07/10/2008 - 12:38.Helping You Quit Smoking
Submitted by megsamazing on Sat, 05/31/2008 - 08:21.
Today is World No Tobacco Day. An effort to remind people, the world over, of the hazards of smoking and reduce the number of deaths caused by this deadly habit.
Surely the words ‘smoking is injurious to health’ do not effect most of the habitual smokers. But for those who want to quit it, these words just remind them of their helplessness!
Why Most Weight Loss Programs Fail
Submitted by Shalini on Wed, 05/28/2008 - 08:24.
Research says that one in every five people has initiated a diet 6 or more times in the last months. That means a new diet program every four months. What does that say about the success rate of these programs? Diets are not the only weight loss instruments that don’t seem to work. Exercise programs fare even worse as people keep dropping out without achieving results.
Hate The Tyre Around Your Waist?
Submitted by megsamazing on Tue, 04/15/2008 - 14:36.
The seamless beauty of a sexy lean figure often gets disrupted by the unwanted bundle of fat around the tummy and waist.
It hurts more when you are technically lean, except the un-concealable tyre that bulges out of every sexy dress you try on! If only… if only you could get rid of this paunch!
Soup For Weight-Loss
Submitted by Shalini on Wed, 02/27/2008 - 12:23.
Being fit and healthy is very ‘in’ these days. People want to look good as well as be healthy. No wonder you see so many avid walkers in every park, fitness freaks in every gym, and wellness fanatics in every yoga class. Losing weight seems to be the one single thing that everybody wants. It’s the most popular New Year Resolution, and it’s one of the most searched topics on the Internet.
Did you know that just one little alteration to your daily diet can help you lose weight more effectively?
Wonder Foods That Fight Disease (Part II)
Submitted by Shalini on Mon, 12/03/2007 - 13:49.Summary:
Most people believe that if it’s healthy, it’s got to be bad in taste. But it’s not like that at all. Healthy food can be attractive and good in taste too. All you need is to be aware of food facts, and ready to experiment.
Ramesh is 38. At this age, many people tend to start becoming set in their ways. Ramesh is no different. As a child, he was brought up on Paranthas for breakfast, on a daily basis. He later on married Sanya, who also loved the Paranthas. So it has always been fried Paranthas for breakfast, for the couple and their two children. No wonder Ramesh has a cholesterol problem. Sanya and their two children are over-weight. Their friends often suggest that they should switch from Paranthas as a daily practice to healthier options. But Ramesh finds it inconceivable to do so.
Weight Training For Hot Bods: Myth No. 3
Submitted by Shalini on Fri, 08/17/2007 - 05:00.Summary:
Can body muscle mass turn into fat if you stop working out? Read on to find out...
The species of Homo sapiens is such that we tend to look for excuses and reasons to be lazy. We go to any extent to talk ourselves out of some hard work. That may not be true for all Homo sapiens, but it applies to quite a few of us. So when we do not wish to exercise those muscles, we invent these myths. Heres another one
Myth #3: Muscle Turns to Fat
Weight Training For Hot Bods: Myth No. 2
Submitted by Shalini on Mon, 08/06/2007 - 05:00.Summary:
Don't let that misinformed friend stop you from lifting weights. In fact, weight training is said to be the biggest fat burner ever. Here's another myth women have about weights. Let's bust this one too...
So you have always wanted to try lifting weights (but did not coz your friend said you would develop big muscles like Arnie)??? Well hopefully our first article in this series helped in busting at least one myth about women and weight-lifting. We discussed how our bodies are not very different from mens and how we could benefit as much from weights as our men do. Now heres the lowdown on the second myth about women and resistance training
Myth #2: Muscle Weighs More Than Fat
General Tips For Weight Loss
Submitted by Shalini on Fri, 08/03/2007 - 05:00.Summary:
Most of us know what do to and what not to do when trying to lose weight. but a refresher's course every now and then cannot be harmful, Right?
I was taken by surprise when my 3-year old niece complained that she had started gaining weight. She even went about asking everyone in the family if her thighs were becoming too flabby!!!! And she's far far away from flabby. Even toddlers are so concerned about body image and weight these days.
So here are some tips collected from the internet, personal experience and experiences of friends that you may find useful in your battle of the bulge.
* Avoid oily and fried foods. And go slow on sweets. These are two tips that even a preschooler knows these days.
Weight Training For Hot Bods: Myth No.1
Submitted by Shalini on Thu, 08/02/2007 - 05:00.Summary:
Many women shy away from weight training just because of misinformation. We are tring to bust a few myths that surround this form of exercise.
As I watch Friends I often wonder how do Jen, Courtney and Lisa manage to remain so thin all through the series. If you are as lazy as I am, youd probably wave this question away with a simple Genes!!! It may (or may not) be true that white people have are blessed with better genes than we are. But the fact remains that these women are working very very hard in their gyms, pumping off a lot of iron.
