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How To Overcome Obstacles: Let’s Fight Back!

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Hello everyone.  Today’s guest post comes from Adana Lima who writes for Dumbbells For Sale - a company which offers a wide range of high quality, adjustable dumbbells. ----- As you move along with your workout and diet plan, there's no question that there are going to be times when you do slightly struggle along.  Whether it's because time is something you just don't have and getting to the gym seems next to impossible or you're fighting mad cravings that just won't quit, it's normal to expect some turbulence within your program as it is a normal and natural occurrence that will come … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fitness Motivation, Guest Posts Tagged With: achieve your goals, Guest Posts, life skills, overcome obstacles, overcoming obstacles

Inositol (Myo-Inositol / Vitamin B8) Explained

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WHAT IS INOSITOL? Inositol (also known as myo-inositol or vitamin B8) is an unofficial water soluble, B complex vitamin.  It is not officially classed as a vitamin because it can be produced by intestinal bacteria in the body.  Inositol works very closely with choline to maintain healthy cell membranes, metabolise fats and much more.  In this article I will be discussing inositol in greater detail. WHEN WAS INOSITOL DISCOVERED? Inositol was initially isolated in 1849 by Scherer.  In 1915 Wieland and Wishart became the first people to produce inositol and the full chemical structure … [Read more...]

Filed Under: B Complex Vitamins Tagged With: b complex vitamins, inositol, inositol benefits, inositol side effects, myo-inositol, vitamins, water soluble vitamins

Risks Involved with Liposuction: Are They Worth It? Can They be Minimized?

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Hello everyone.  Today’s guest post comes from Suzzane DeLeon who writes for Liposuction Cost - a site dedicated to finding the best liposuction prices. ----- Liposuction is a procedure used to remove excess fat from the body. This surgery can be very effective in helping a person reach his or her weight loss goals, but unfortunately this does not come without a cost. The price paid may be more than the actual liposuction cost. No surgery comes without risk and there are many risks that are involved with liposuction. They include complications with the anesthesia, bleeding risks, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guest Posts, Weight Loss Tagged With: Guest Posts, Liposuction, liposuction cost, liposuction prices, liposuction risks, liposuction side effects

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10 / Ubiquinone) Explained

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WHAT IS COENZYME Q10? Coenzyme Q10 (also known as CoQ10 or ubiquinone) is a vitamin like substance that has antioxidant properties.  Whilst coenzyme Q10 is not technically a vitamin (because it can be produced by the body in small amounts) it is unofficially classified as a fat soluble vitamin.  In this article I will be discussing coenzyme Q10 in greater detail. WHEN WAS COENZYME Q10 DISCOVERED? Coenzyme Q10 was first isolated from beef heart mitochondria in 1957 by Dr Frederick Crane of Wisconsin, USA.  Later that year Professor Morton of England managed to extract coenzyme Q10 from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fat Soluble Vitamins Tagged With: coenzyme q10, coenzyme q10 dosage, fat soluble vitamins, vitamins

How Much Of Each Micromineral Should You Consume?

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The microminerals are 17 essential nutrients that your body needs in relatively small amounts to function effectively.  Failing to stick to the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for any of the microminerals can have a number of unpleasant side effects.  Today I am going to help you avoid any potential negative side effects and discuss how much of each micromineral you should consume. 1) ARSENIC RDA:- There is currently no official RDA for arsenic but most sources suggest an intake of between 0.125 milligrams (mg) and 0.025mg per day is adequate. Tolerable Upper Limit (TUL):- There is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Microminerals Tagged With: arsenic, chromium, copper, germanium, iodine, iron, lithium, manganese, Microminerals, Micronutrients, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, silicon, tin, vanadium, zinc

10 Fantastic Micromineral Food Sources

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The microminerals are 17 nutrients that are required by your body in amounts of less than 100 milligrams (mg) per day.  Despite the small serving size, they have numerous health benefits in the body and it is essential that you make them part of your diet.  Today I am here to help you do just that with a detailed list of 10 micromineral food sources. 1) ALMONDS Almonds are a great, natural snack food which are packed full of nutrients.  They can be eaten on their own, as part of a dried fruit and nut mix or even fried and served with seafood.  Almonds have antioxidant properties and protect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Food, Microminerals Tagged With: arsenic, chromium, copper, germanium, iodine, iron, lithium, manganese, Microminerals, Micronutrients, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, silicon, tin, vanadium, zinc

Getting Fit – How To Get Started

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Hello everyone.  Today’s guest post comes from SupGearAustralia - an Australian based retailer of Stand Up Paddle Boards. —– If you’re trying to get fit, and want to be really thorough about making sure you get fit and stay fit, water sports are definitely a great option. At any level of fitness, you can start from a very basic level. The water exercises are also incredible fun, like paddle board, which automatically improves your balance, posture and muscle coordination. Getting Fit Basics The first thing to remember is that you’re trying to get fit, not kill yourself. If … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fitness Training, Guest Posts Tagged With: exercise for beginners, fitness for beginners, Guest Posts, start a fitness program, weight training for beginners

The Free Fitness Tips Newsletter – January 2011

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Hello everyone. The Free Fitness Tips Newsletter - January 2011 is now online. If you want to download a copy you can do so using the link below... >>> Click Here To Download The Free Fitness Tips Newsletter - January 2011 <<< … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Free Fitness Tips Newsletters Tagged With: Free Fitness Tips Newsletter

25 Negative Symptoms Of Micromineral Deficiency

A skeletal x-ray focussing on the shoulder.

The microminerals are a selection of 17 nutrients that your body needs in relatively small amounts (generally less than 100 milligrams (mg) per day).  Getting the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of each one has countless benefits and supports all round good health.  Unfortunately failing to meet these RDAs can have the opposite effect and negatively affect your health.  In this article I will be discussing 25 of the negative symptoms of micromineral deficiency and also discussing how you can avoid them. 1) BLOOD PROBLEMS:- Being deficient in certain microminerals can cause a variety of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Microminerals Tagged With: arsenic, chromium, copper, germanium, iodine, iron, lithium, manganese, Microminerals, Micronutrients, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, silicon, tin, vanadium, zinc

Top 10 Weight Training Tips

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Hello everyone.  Today’s guest post comes from Predator Nutrition - Europe's number 1 Sports Supplements and Bodybuilding Supplements Site. —– 1. Safe Weight Training A careful, informed approach to weight training keeps it safe. Weight training needs to be challenging, but requires an individual to assess realistically their current fitness and strength. Positions, exercises and weights that cause extension of muscles and joints beyond their natural range should be avoided. 2. Correct Technique Many injuries can be avoided by correct technique. The back needs to be kept straight, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Building Muscle, Guest Posts Tagged With: Guest Posts, weight training, weight training diet, weight training exercises, weight training routines

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