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How to Lose Your Weight in Fun and Exciting Ways

By Guest Blogger Diana S.

How to Lose Your Weight in Fun and Exciting Ways

 Weight has become a sensitive issue. On one hand, the first world countries have a growing number of obesity problems, and on the other hand, it has become a political issue. In spite of all this, people are always looking for a way to live a healthier lifestyle and these days, there are a lot of fun and exciting ways to lose your weight.

Become a smoothie master

One of the first things you hear when it comes losing weight is to cut down on starch, milk and milk derivatives. This means most of your meals will consist of fruits and vegetables, and this is where the fun way to lose weight emerges.

Since 70% of our body is water, we need a higher liquid intake to speed up our metabolism and lose those extra pounds. Therefore, you could combine the best of both worlds and turn your fruits and vegetable meals into juices. There are a lot of recipes online that even combine fruits and vegetables into a single smoothie.

However, you can go one step further and start developing your own recipes and combinations. This can be an exciting culinary adventure that can lead you in many unexpected directions. You just need a blender and a juicer and you are good to go.

Read: THE DOS & DON’TS WHEN YOU’RE TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT

Start trekking and discover the undiscovered

At first glance, the activity like trekking might sound too boring and hard for a casual person. However, with the right group of friends, this can be turned into a fun and exciting activity. For starters, find a group of people with which you click when it comes to adventuring.

Then go out whenever you can and start conquering those hills and valleys outside of town. You can even agree to go to a different location every time and enjoy hours of talking and trekking as you explore new territories and discover beautiful vistas you’d never think you’d find so close to home.

Play soccer and bond with friends

Soccer is not as violent a sport as American football, and it can be played leisurely. It contains the element of socialization that will build up your bond with the members of your team and the respect of your opponents as you try to think of new strategies. If you don’t know how to play soccer yet, no worries. You can check out a club that offers online training and tips such as primalkeeperacademy.com to get the basics down, sometimes as quickly as 30 days!

The 90 minutes (the length of one soccer game) will pass in a blink of an eye and you will start losing that extra weight before you know it. This is a fantastically fun sport that can work for a variety of people of all shapes, sizes and ages. No wonder, therefore, it’s called the favorite pastime of the world.

If there are no quality soccer terrains nearby, you can pop into a well-equipped soccer shop and buy a pair of goals as well as some additional accessories and make your own terrain for you and your friends. Since these accessories enable you to play wherever you want and modify the size of the terrain, you can even do it in your own backyard if other options are not available.

Read: I CAN’T LOSE WEIGHT NO MATTER HOW HARD I TRY. STUPID TIP OF THE DAY:

Do some doga

Yes, you’ve read it right. It’s called doga and it’s a combination of two words – dog and yoga. If you want to go completely wacky and fun with in order to lose your weight, why not add your pet to the mix? Believe it or not, doga is actually becoming a trend, as it’s a fantastically hilarious way to stretch and push your body and simultaneously bond with your pet. As it’s evident by numerous YouTube videos, it’s a potential source of countless funny situations which will help you forget you are even practicing. It’s far from the traditional way to lose weight, but try it out, and you’ll discover it’s as effective as it is fun.

We all want to push our bodies into shape. No matter the size of our bodies, we all feel much better once a physical activity that requires discipline is thrown into the lifestyle mix. In order to get the best of all worlds – in other words, have fun and lose weight – just try any of the aforementioned methods, and you’ll see yourself laughing through those extra pounds before you know it.

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9 Ways to Improve Your Brain Function

9 Ways to Improve Your Brain Function

Part of staying as young as possible for as long as possible is keeping your brain functioning well. Whether you need a brain boost because you’re a mother of four with a full-time job and just staying awake is a challenge or because you’re trying your best to climb the career ladder and you need to constantly be on top form, you’ll need to give your brain a fighting chance. Here are some ways you can give your brain a boost.

 

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Play Games

Playing mentally stimulating games is a way of exercising your brain so it stays alert and ready. Your brain needs to be exercised, just like every other muscle in the body. You can play games like chess, word and picture puzzles, trivia games and many more. The great thing about this way of boosting your brain’s function is, it’s fun. You don’t have to look at it as a chore you have to complete to keep your brain young because it’s something the whole family can get involved in.

 

Exercise

Have you ever noticed how much more motivated you are after exercise? It’s as if the world opens up and you can see things brighter and clearer. That’s the benefit exercise has on your brain. It increases the amount of blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to the brain. It also lowers blood pressure and reduces mental stress. It’s ideal for anyone that feels their job is stressful. We can’t always avoid stress at work, but exercising can go a long way to relieving your tension. Going for an early morning run is one of the best ways of setting yourself and your brain up for the day.

 

What Are You Eating?

Your diet has a direct effect on how your brain is functioning. It’s best to stay away from saturated fats, which means the less take-aways you eat, the better. B vitamins and folic acid are ideal for brain function and you’ll find plenty of those in leafy green vegetables. If you’re worried that you’re not getting your fill of the vitamins you need, you may want to take a supplement. You can get everything you need from brain function support nootropic. To ensure you get a good range of vitamins in your diet, why not try making smoothies for your breakfast?

 

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Blood Pressure

Did you know that high blood pressure can lead to cognitive decline in old age? It’s also worth knowing that there are many things you can do to easily lower your blood pressure when you need to. Studies have found that stroking dogs can significantly lower a human’s blood pressure. That’s because most people become totally relaxed around dogs, especially puppies. You can also lower blood pressure by lowering the amount of alcohol you drink per week. For women, it should be no more than a glass of wine per day. For men, no more than 2 pints of beer per day.

 

Cholesterol

Bad cholesterol has been linked to dementia in older age. It’s important to improve your cholesterol as soon as possible. You can do so by adjusting your diet and getting regular exercise. If you’re a smoker you may want to think about cutting down or giving up altogether. Here are some ways you can reduce your bad cholesterol and get more of the good.

 

Mental Health

We’re all affected by mental health at some point in our lives. Whether you go through a difficult time in your life, like a divorce or you’re clinically diagnosed with a mental health issue, it’s important to do what you can to look after your mental health. It goes without saying that the more pressure we have on our mind, the more likely our brains will need help to function in the future. If you feel like you need help to get through a particularly tough time in your life, counselling can be a fantastic way to take care of yourself.

 

Use Protective Equipment

It’s only as we get older that we realise that the things we did when we were younger do have consequences. If you think you can get away with riding a bike without a helmet, think again. Every fall, every hit, every accident; it’s all absorbed by our bodies. Even if we believe we’ve walked away without major injury and recover with no issues, the aches and pains may come back to haunt us. So, if you want your brain to function as well as possible in older age, you’ll need to protect is. Wear a helmet on a bike, wear protective gear when walking through a construction site and don’t take your body for granted.

 

 

Stay in the Game

Retirement doesn’t have to mean that you’re stuck at home watching re-runs of The Golden Girls. To keep your brain active, you need to be around other people. So, as you approach retirement, start to join clubs and groups where you can talk to like-minded people. One of the biggest complaints from retirees is loneliness. And, loneliness is no good for our brains. Of course, there will be days when you just want to be at home and relax, but staying connected to the community is a big key in keeping your brain active.

 

Travel

There’s nothing that broadens the mind quite as much as travel. It’s wonderful to see how other people live. Experiencing other cultures is the best way to awaken your brain. Travelling allows you to see new sights, taste new foods and speak different languages. It’s also the perfect excuse to totally relax. Whether you’re relaxing on the beach or exploring the wonders of the country you’re in, you’ll surely have forgotten about all the stresses and responsibilities of home. Take a look at some of the top travel destinations for over 50’s.

 

Keeping your brain functioning well isn’t hard when you know how. All you need is zest for life, a balanced diet and some good exercise for your mind to be in tip top shape.

 

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Could Your Home Be Making You Ill?

Could Your Home Be Making You Ill?

We continue to look at the hidden dangers of the home that can be causing serious illnesses.

Most of us look at our homes as places of sanctuary, where we can return to at the end of the day and feel safe and sound. If you have a young family, this is even more important, as your home becomes your ‘nest’ once you have kids. So naturally, it could come as a bit of a shock to find out that, actually, your house could be the reason behind family illnesses and health issues.

Do a quick stock check on how you and your family have been feeling recently. Have you been dealing with any unexpected or unexplainable illnesses or just generally feeling a little under the weather? If you’ve racked your brains and have exhausted every plausible option you can think of, you may want to turn your attention to your house.

Plenty of threats lurk within the average home that most homeowners would simply miss. But if your family is becoming unwell on a regular basis, it may be time for you to do something about it. Here are a few unexpected ways your home could unknowingly be making you ill.

Read: ARE HIDDEN DANGERS IN YOUR HOME MAKING YOU ILL?

Indoor pollution

The whole concept of indoor pollution is a relatively new one – but that doesn’t mean to say that it hasn’t taken a firm grip on many households across the country. Because of how secure they are, homes are often ideal breeding grounds for things such as dust mites and bacterial growth – which can, in turn, spread dangerous bacteria into the air you breathe. One of the most common culprits is your heating system or your air conditioning unit. As time goes on, dust and mold can easily build up in the vents of appliances like this. Be honest: when was the last time you cleaned out your A/C? To stop it from blowing dangerous air into and around your home, clean your filters every few months – or if your unit is beyond repair, consider replacing it with a new model.

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Pests

It might be a little unnerving to think about, but any one of us at any time could be unknowingly sharing our home with all manner of creatures and critters. The most common ones are small insects, like dust mites, woodworms, and woodlice. But frequently, larger pests such as mice and even raccoons (yes, in some areas!) can find their way into your home relatively unannounced. If you so much as suspect that you are sharing your home with some unwelcome guests, make sure you call an exterminator as soon as possible. Many of these pests can carry diseases, so the sooner you get them out, the safer your family will be.

Read: IS YOUR HOME MAKING YOU ILL?

Soft materials

We all know that keeping on top of the family laundry can be a task in itself. But the importance of regularly washing materials such as bed linen and bath mats is integral to your household’s health. Dirty bedsheets can carry bedbugs, which, when they bite you, can make you more susceptible to common diseases such as colds and viral infections. The average family bath mat contains a shocking amount of bacteria, so wash yours as frequently as you can – and have spares on hand for replacement while your normal one is in the laundry.

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How To Spot Health Scams From The Real Deal

How To Spot Health Scams From The Real Deal

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Everyone wants to be healthier. This is hardly something that should come as much of a surprise. After all, no one thinks to themselves “boy! I’d hate to feel better and live longer!” However, most of us are also pretty aware that staying healthy can often be pretty challenging. Because of this, it’s often pretty common for people to look for shortcuts and quick fixes. It hardly takes a genius to realize that the vast majority of these quick fixes aren’t really that effective when all is said and done. However, over the last few years, scam artists have gotten better and better at being able to make themselves seem legitimate. In fact, it can often be incredibly difficult to tell the scams from the real deal. In order to help you do just that, here are a few things that you should always do if you’re unsure whether or not something is legitimate or not.

 

Check reviews

 

If someone is trying to sell you anything that promises to improve your health, the first thing that you should do is to look for reviews of their product. Being able to see how other people have reacted to the thing that is being sold is an incredibly effective way to get an unbiased picture of whether or not it’s actually worth paying for. If for example, you read some AlgaeCal reviews and testimonials then you’ll be able to see real accounts of whether or not people actually found it useful. However, you should still be careful. If the reviews all seem very similar in tone, or they are all anonymous, there’s a chance that they could be false. This is a deeply unethical practice and isn’t all that common, but it’s worth being wary of just the same.

 

Look for sources

 

If someone is trying to sell you something that is purported to make your healthier, then they probably have some kind of claim as to why it’s going to help. Make sure that you check out the sources of any of these claims. If you can’t find any genuine evidence for the claims these companies are making, there’s a pretty good chance that what they are selling you is fake. Learning to spot the snake oil from the real deal isn’t always easy, but it’s important to both avoid wasting your money and to keep yourself safe.

 

Speak to your doctor

 

If you’re completely unsure of whether or not something is the real deal or not, then the best thing to do is to speak to an expert. Your doctor is the one who is going to be able to tell you whether or not the product that you’re looking at is or isn’t legitimate. In fact, it’s a good idea to speak to your doctor even if you’re confident that something is going to be effective since making any changes to your health is something that your doctor should be aware of. Even legitimate products can have unexpected effects depending on various circumstances, and your doctor will be able to tell you if it’s safe or not.

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Small Additions To Your Diet With HUGE Impacts

Small Additions To Your Diet With HUGE Impacts

What is the foundation of a human being? Is it their hopes and dreams? Their feelings? Is it who they define themselves to be? Scientists say that it’s mainly water, actually. We’re all over seventy percent of H20, so we’re mostly water – that’s our foundation.

 

You could go one step further though. Food is our foundation. Easily. We say things like ‘breakfast is the most important part of the day’ – so how could it not be? Food sets us up for the day; it is something to look forward to. We can’t function without our diet.

 

However, we don’t all eat healthily. Bad foods are in abundance, and they are cheap. The temptation is always there as well, to eat something bad to feel good. With that being said, what are some effortless things that we can add to our diet to ensure that we’re getting the most from it, without going out of our way?

 

Chia Seeds

 

The Aztecs found an all powerful plant in the Salvia Hispanica, and its seeds (chia). These little pills of power have a large amount of benefits when consumed! The best thing about them is how tiny they are, meaning you can sprinkle them on all sorts of meals – from breakfast to dessert. The chia seed punches above its weight in terms of almost everything. They are rich in fiber; they are full of protein and abundant with omega-3 fatty acids. A few spoonfuls of chia with your meals can seriously help with your nutrition. This food is a real heavyweight despite it’s small size.

 

Water

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Mentioned at the start of the article was the fact that humans are mostly made up of water. If that is the case, why wouldn’t you include water with your food? Why wouldn’t you want to drink as much as possible (and as is safe)? Water is relatively easy to come by, and downing a cup before a meal can help your feelings of fullness last for longer. Water is necessary, and you should be trying to drink around eight cups or 2 litres a day, and more if necessary. If you move around a lot or if it is a hot day, you need to be drinking a lot more water than you usually would.  You need to get hydrated by water. Tea, coffee and fruit juices won’t work – so you need to ensure the majority of your drinking revolves around water, otherwise you will be dehydrated.

 

Sulfur Crystals

 

Organic supplements are all the rage – we want to ensure we are powered by nature and thus we seek an organic option. Sulfur crystals are one of these organic options that can be ingested along with food. It also aids with oxygen’s movement around the body. The benefits of sulfur in the diet are not commonly known, and you can learn more here. Sulfur crystals can help your body fight off all sorts of ailments can keep it strong. Sulfur in the diet can ensure that the body is able to resist illnesses.

 

 

 

Plant-based foods

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No – you can’t go out into the garden and pick some leaves to put on your plate. However, if you can move away from the majority of your meals being based around meats and carbs, you can reap the digestive benefits of fiber. We can get a lot of fiber from plant-based foods. Kale, cabbage, cilantro – all sorts of greenery can be added to our meals to enhance the nutrition that we get from our meals. If we can move meat and other foods to the sideline – we can live a much healthier life. However, if we take a few minutes to add a bit of spinach and kale to our meals, we can boost our fiber intake and add some health to our meals, it takes no time at all.

Healthy fats

 

We’ve been almost indoctrinated into the belief that fat is no good for us. The word alone comes with so much negative thought and connotations. However, fat isn’t bad. It really does depend on the type of fat that you consume. Good fats are the unsaturated fats that don’t outstay their welcome. Bad fats are the saturated fats – the trans fats that stick and glue to our bodies and our arteries. Saturated fats are found in natural products – like coconut oil and vegetable oil as well as meat, so be careful. Unsaturated fats are located in avocados, nuts, seeds and peanut butter. Drop the saturates and bring on the unsaturated fats.

 

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