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The Science of Fat Loss
This week, I was reading an article from the health gurus at Precision Nutrition. Over the years, the team there have done extensive research into the science of fat loss and recently, they released this little gem of a statement: the more we know about food, the fatter we’re getting!
For all our focus on specific nutrients, understanding the effects of certain foods on our bodies, ‘smarter’ diet plans and supplementation to aid weight loss, as well as the development of ‘diet foods’, we’re getting further away from the solution.
Why?
My thoughts are that we’ve forgotten about the simplicity of food – these days, most Aussies are so disconnected from what’s on their plates and no longer really know what it means to eat food in its most complete and ‘whole’ form, let along thinking about where that food came from!
Processed and ‘partial’ foods seem to make up an unhealthy chunk of our diets and perhaps by eating so many fake foods, which our bodies just don’t recognise as real nutrition, we’ve also forgotten how to listen to our own internal hunger cues?
It makes sense then, that in order to be successful in your journey to better health and a lean physique, there are a few old-fashioned rules you should follow.
Her are the main ingredients we reckon you need to maintain a healthy/low body fat:
- Exercise for at least 5 hours per week (it doesn’t all have to be the intense kind, a walk at lunch time counts too!)
- Eat whole/unprocessed foods
- Make sure you’re eating at regular intervals (every 2-3 hours)
- Sleep 7-9 hours per night (super important – but that’s another article!)
- Don’t “do” extreme dieting (this inhibits serotonin production and makes you sad, grumpy and more likely to go back to bad eating)
- Stay consistent with your habits (remember, consistency is key with diet AND exercise, so don’t be impatient)
- Incorporate non-exercise physical activity (i.e. take the stairs, play with your kids, do the vacuuming, throw a frisbee at the beach)
- Ignore food advertising – no, you shouldn’t purchase that ice-cream just because the latest Hollywood star looks glam eating it in that shiny advert. I guarantee she/he doesn’t really eat it!
- Stop counting calories – it’s not a useful habit! Focus on eating real food instead.
- nuts
- green tea
- low energy-density foods (fruit & veggies mostly)
- dietary protein (from lean meat OR non-meat sources)
- avoiding refined carbohydrates (goodbye pasta, white bread, mashed potato)
- adequate hydration (aim for 2L of water per day)
- dietary fibre (veggies, beans, nuts, fruit and dried fruit contain the most)
- fruits and vegetables
- regular exercise
- adequate sleep
- a supportive social network
Consistently healthy, active people who see exercise and good eating habits as part of who they are, rarely struggle with weight gain.
So tell yourself you just “don’t do junk”, that you love being active and really enjoy eating clean, whole foods… then live it!
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14 most amazing iPad 2 Accessories everyone must have!
Just came home after spending a lot of bucks on your new shiny iPad 2, and now wondering how to make it look even better and easier to handle?
Trust me, it’s very easy indeed!
All you have to do is just spend more time and cash (very little) to gather some amazing iPad 2 accessories which will add value to your tablet, and for your convenience, here are fourteen iPad 2 accessories, some practical, and some fanciful to get you back in the shopping mood:Smart Cover
Available in 10 different colors, Apple’s own Smart Cover makes the iPad 2 do things no other cover can. Close it and iPad automatically goes to sleep, open it and iPad instantly wakes up without pressing any buttons. The Smart Cover does not just protect your tab, but also keeps it ready to go whenever you are!
iPad 2 Dock
It acts like a hub for all the iPad things, including your newly purchased iPad 2. It acts like a hi-fi music player as well as a device used for the purpose of syncing and charging; apart from this it also supports other iPad accessories, such as the Apple Digital AV Adapter and the iPad Camera Connection Kit.
iPad 2 keyboard dock falls in the same category as well.
iPad Camera Connection Kit
The iPad camera Connection kit provides users with the facility to transfer pictures and/or videos to their iPad from camera, iPhone or any other such device through the USB connector or SD card reader. It is available in retail for $29.99 and may be purchased from the Apple store online or offline.
Handfree
Surely, it must be very tiring holding the tab for long durations. Therefore, just to come over this issue, Hanfree has been introduced in the market. It enables users to utilize iPad anywhere comfortably.
Stylus
This accessory allows you to explore the artist in you. You can draw anything anytime with this stylus. It is pen shaped and provides you more flexibility on using the iPad 2 device.
Booqpad iPad Agenda
Combining iPad 2’s case and notepad into one product, this tool provides users with the ideal solution to create, store, review or present the next hot idea.
iPad 2 Skins
Specially designed for iPad 2, these skin protects it from scratches and slows users to easily access all camera lenses, ports, speaker openings and buttons. You can find the skins from skinit or amazon.
Cambridge Jacket
It not only lends iPad 2 some air with its cotton canvas exterior, leather accents on the spine and interior pockets, but also provides ample protection for your device, while magnetic closures allow the cover to fold back and hold in an open, “reading” position with ease.
iPad 2 Book
This thing is for iPad 2 and a handmade one-of-a-kind!
It comes with hardback leather case that doubles as a fully adjustable stand, along with vintage looks that makes the tab feel as if you’re holding a real book.
Support Backpack
This stylish backpack features a removable battery-powered USB dock, which can charge up to three electronic items at a time. It also has a detachable laptop sleeve at the rear, designed specifically for travelers. Just unzip it, lay it flat, and place it on the conveyor belt instead of going through the hassle of removing your laptop.
HDMI 1080p Video Out
Undoubtedly a great improvement, it provides users with a HDMI video out and, above all, by this you can plug your iPad into a television and iPad will act as a portable device for you.
Digital AV Adapter
With the help of this tool users will be able to put slides, movies, photos, and everything else that fills iPad 2 screen on an even bigger screen like HDTV. The Digital AV Adapter mirrors exactly what you see on iPad 2 so that everyone in the room can enjoy it on your widescreen TV.
Invisible Shield
Made of military grade patented material, the Zagg’s INVISIBLE SHIELD provides protection for the most sensitive aspect of the iPad, its screen.
Nomad Brush
This thing features soft, flexible bristles made from a blend of natural and conductive fibers. This simple and elegant design makes it a perfect tool for drawing and painting on the iPad, a task that can prove to be rather awkward just using your fingers.
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