Don't just eat the colors of the rainbow: A Purdue University study found that potatoes, cauliflowers, turnips, and onions are significant sources of potassium and magnesium, two essential nutrients that are essential for a healthy heart.
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Sunday, 5 January 2014
Don't just eat the colors of the rainbow: A Purdue University study found that p...
Ncaa College Football-Penn State Football-Coach Joe Paterno-Johnny Football-Family
While Alabama rests and prepares for its rematch with Johnny Football and the most anticipated game of the season, most of the other highly ranked teams will be winding their way through early season tuneups against less-than-daunting opposition on Saturday. read more..
Paterno family filing outlines claims vs. NCAA
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Family of late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno and others suing the NCAA on Friday filed a new court document Friday that expanded on how they say they were harmed, from making it harder to sell Paterno memorabilia to branding Penn State coaches with a "scarlet letter." read more..
Sunrise: A Song Of Two Humans-2001: A Space Odyssey-La Regle Du Jeu-Citizen Kane
‘Vertigo’ bumps ‘Citizen Kane’ from top spot in poll of best movies of all timeTop 10 films:1. “Vertigo”
2. “Citizen Kane”
3. “Tokyo Story”
4. “La Regle du jeu”
5. “Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans”
6. “2001: A Space Odyssey”
7. “The Searchers”
8. “Man with a Movie Camera”
9. “The Passion of Joan of Arc” read more..
Saturday, 4 January 2014
Answer this with 10 random facts about yourself and then send this to your 10 favorite followers! :)
1. I eat only organic and gmo-free food
3. I’m a perfectionist
4. My birthday is in April
5. My favorite names are Emily, Ingrid, Adam and Sara
6. I’m highly competitive
7. I’m a shopaholic
8. I have over 85 lip products
9. I love Tim Burton
10. My current fruit obsession is pineapple read more..
Athletic Directors-State Coach Mike-Oklahoma State
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State athletic director Mike Holder apologized to his fellow athletic directors around the Big 12 Conference on Monday in advance of what's expected to be a scathing expose of the football program by Sports Illustrated. read more..
Foods that lower insulin may be the secret to a flatter stomach—even if you're n...
Foods that lower insulin may be the secret to a flatter stomach—even if you're not diabetic.
12 Belly-Blasting Superfoods | Fitbie
Image: Thinkstock Flat Belly Foods Insulin: Unless you’re a diabetic, it’s probably one of those health terms you’re familiar with but can’t... read more..
200-lb. Nike ad star, 12, says ‘haters are...
200-lb. Nike ad star, 12, says ‘haters are motivators’“That just motivates me more because I want to get off my feet and do extra time for those people that have enough time to be able to sit there and write mean comments on the internet, when they could be doing something like I am.” read more..
Thursday, 23 August 2012
Weight Loss-Breakfast-Calorie
WHAT IS SABOTAGING YOUR WEIGHT LOSS EFFORT???
>>You rush off to work on an empty stomach: Bad idea! Skipping breakfast can only sabotage your weight loss efforts. People who eat breakfast daily weigh less, those who don't eat breakfast weigh more. It's that simple. A high nutrient breakfast gets your body off to a good calorie-burning start.
>>You think 'no carbs after 6pm' is a diet mantra: There is no magic time to stop eating rice and chapatis. Just stop eating bad carbs late. Carbs aren't all bad. To lose weight, choose the right carbs instead of focusing on overall carb intake.
>>You think fat-free foods are dieter's best friend: You can't take the fat out of a fatty food and make it healthy. If you are buying a fat free cookie, the fat may be missing, but in its place you get tons of additional carbs and sugar that are attempting to make the fake food taste real.
>>You think a fat burning supplement will get you in shape faster: There are no miracle pills, potions or creams that help you incinerate fat.
>>You think the only thing that matters for weight loss is cutting calories: Not exactly. Total calories do matter, but the quality of those calories is just as important. washing down a 500 calorie cheese burger with 200 calorie cola is a far cry from eating the same number of calories in a handful of almonds, a piece of fruit, and some grilled chicken breasts. read more..
Saturday, 11 August 2012
Weight Loss Success Stories-Weight Loss Success Story-Motivation To Lose Weight
Do you love a good weight loss success story as much as we do? Check out the before and after pics of these big losers: http://ow.ly/cR3Jc
Before & After: Weight Loss Success Stories | Fitbie
Need inspiration and motivation to lose weight? Read weight loss success stories with before and after pictures from Fitbie read more..
Beijing Olympics-Grueling Workout-Abby Wambach-World Cup
How did missing the Beijing Olympics and losing to Japan in last year's World Cup affect Abby Wambach? It just made her hungrier.
Abby Wambach's Penchant for Pain | Fitbie
Abby Wambach talks about pain, suffer, and missing the 2008 Olympics. read more..
Think you're fit? Try this boundary-busting workout tonight.
Think you're fit? Try this boundary-busting workout tonight.
The Toughness Challenge | Fitbie
Push your pain threshold with this grueling workout. These challenging exercises will sharpen your mental muscles, rev up your metabolism and burn... read more..
Alice
Lit a la mode: Designer re-creates 5 famous fictitious dishes‘Have some wine,’ the March Hare said in an encouraging tone.
Alice looked all round the table, but there was nothing on it but tea. ‘I don’t see any wine,’ she remarked.
‘There isn’t any,’ said the March Hare.
‘Then it wasn’t very civil of you to offer it,’ said Alice angrily.— from “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” read more..
Thursday, 9 August 2012
Mineral Crystals-Mineral Content-Himalayan Salt-Skin Diseases-Salt Deposits
Recently I started to use Himalayan Rose Pink Salt, I love it!Here are some awesome benefits and facts about Himalayan Pink Salt;Himalayan Pink Salt is a pure, hand-mined salt that is derived from ancient sea salt deposits, and it is believed to be the purest form of salt available. The high mineral crystals range in color from sheer white, varying shades of pink, to deep reds, the result of high mineral and iron content.
Himalayan Pink Salt has a rich mineral content that includes over 84 minerals and trace elements such as: calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper and iron. This salt is recognized for its beautiful pink color, high mineral content, and its therapeutic properties. Regular consumption of Himalayan Pink Salt provides essential minerals, trace elements, balances electrolytes, supports proper nutrient absorption, eliminates toxins, balances the body’s pH, normalizes blood pressure, and increases circulation and conductivity. It can also assist with relief from arthritis, skin rashes, psoriasis, herpes, and flu and fever symptoms.
For culinary purposes, simply dissolve the salt into soups and hot dishes, or place the coarse salt crystals into a salt grinder and mill directly onto dishes.
Medicinally, Himalayan Salt is dissolved in water to create a brine, which is often referred to as “energized water”. This brine is used for a plethora of physical ailments including arthritis, rheumatism, osteoporosis, gout, kidney and gall bladder stones, skin diseases, psoriasis, and for toxin elimination. The proper way to consume the brine is in the morning on an empty stomach, taking one teaspoon of Himalayan Salt Brine with a glass of water. Wait 10 minutes before eating or drinking anything else.
Externally, a brine bath is recommended for detoxification, to strengthen the immune system, heal skin diseases, for rheumatism and joint diseases, to balance the skin’s pH, and for recovery after surgery. In order receive the full benefit of a therapeutic salt bath, it is recommended to use 1-2 pounds of salt per bath, and make sure that the water temperature is around 97 degrees Fahrenheit to mimic the body’s temperature. Soak for 20-30 minutes.
Facial steams are recommended for those with asthma, bronchitis, sinus infections, ear infections, and for all acute, chronic, and specific illnesses of the upper and lower respiratory tracts. Simply boil water, add salt to water, cover your head with a towel to create a “tent”, and inhale the vapors for 10-15 minutes.
Poultices made with the brine are used to treat open wounds, and pain from arthritis, gout and osteoporosis. Simply soak a cloth with body temperature brine, and apply the cloth to the treatment area. Wrap this poultice with a dry cloth.* source read more..
Wednesday, 8 August 2012
Weight Loss Program-Body Fat Percentage-Weight Loss Plateau-Weight Training
HOW TO STILL LOSE POUNDS WHEN WEIGHT LOSS SUDDENLY STOPS AND FLAB IS JIGGLING: When you start a new weight loss program, especially if you have significant amount of weight to lose, the pounds often fall off rather easily the first few weeks. However as your journey progresses its common to hit a point where even though you're still exercising and dieting, the scale stops showing results. This is commonly referred to as a Weight Loss Plateau. There are a couple of different reasons why the scale isn’t budging. With a few tweaks to your routine, you’ll find that you can start losing weight again. Take a look at some of the most common reasons why you may not be losing weight:
1. YOU ARE UNDERESTIMATING THE CALORIES YOU EAT. When you start a diet, you’re probably quite strict about counting your calories. You may even use a scale or measuring cups to make sure that you are eating the right portion size. However, as time goes on, you tend to get less rigid, eyeballing portions instead of being accurate. This could be adding extra calories without you realizing it.
2. YOU ARE OVERESTIMATING THE CALORIES BURNED. If you’re following the calories burned guide on the exercise machine or relying on estimates from the internet, you may be overestimating how much you are burning when you work out. Get yourself a heart rate monitor that tracks calories and to make sure you’re working at your target heart rate. PS: How Many Calories do You Burn as per Activity http://www.indiadiets.com/Calculators1/Activitycalburn.htm
3. YOU ARE NOT EATING ENOUGH. People who are more active need more calories just to survive. If you eat too few calories, your body thinks that it’s starving and it tends to hold on to the fat. The barest minimums are 1200 calories for women and 1800 for men. People that are larger, more active, or breastfeeding may require much more. I’d venture to say that most people need much more than the 1200/1800. Calculate how many calories you should be eating http://www.indiadiets.com/Calculators1/Total_caloric_requirement.asp
. YOUR BODY IS IN A RUT. Our bodies are made to be efficient. If you’ve been doing the same exercise routine since you started a diet, your body may have adjusted to the activity, so that it’s not burning as many calories as when you first started. To remedy this, try switching to a different aerobic exercise, or increase your frequency, duration or intensity. If you’re weight training, try different exercises and be sure to increase the weights if the exercises are too easy.
5. YOU ARE LOSING FAT BUT GAINING MUSCLE. If you’re new to exercise (or getting back into it after a long layoff), you may be losing body fat but gaining muscle at the same time. I’ve had this happen to me several times. If this is the case, rejoice! That’s the holy grail of fat loss. How can you tell if you’re losing fat and gaining lean body mass? Track your body fat percentage over several weeks. You may see your weight staying the same but your body fat percentage dropping.
If you don’t think that any of these reasons apply to you, you may want to discuss your concerns with a Nutritionist. Be sure to keep a detailed log of your foods and activities so that your nutritionist can get a better idea of the whole picture.
PN: To know How much Overweight You are visit http://www.indiadiets.com/BMI/Health_Analysis.htm read more..
Friday, 20 July 2012
Penn State University President-Women&Amp;#39;S Basketball Team-Front Row At The White House
As the NCAA considers whether Penn State should face penalties following the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal — including a possible shutdown of its celebrated football program — the university says it will respond within days to the governing body's demand for information. read more..
Girl with rare disorder cheers NCAA champs
Smiling from her wheelchair, a 10-year-old girl with a rare disorder watched from the front row at the White House as President Barack Obama congratulated her beloved Baylor University's women's basketball team on winning this year's NCAA championship. read more..
Cross train like an Olympian with these tips from Ryan Lochte, Misty May-Treanor...
Cross train like an Olympian with these tips from Ryan Lochte, Misty May-Treanor, Abby Wambach, and more.
8 Conditioning Techniques from Olympic Athletes | Fitbie
For Olympians, off-court training proves just as important as perfecting their game. Some of their strategies may surprise you read more..
Selleria Bike-Leather Seat-Fendi
Fendi’s Selleria bike has a leather seat that’s stitched with the Fendi name, leather handle covers … You can trick it out with a leather-covered “thermos bottle,” a GPS with hand-stitched leather cover, rear packs fashioned from gazelle fur, and the most gorgeous accessory of all, the front leather mini-trunk. The basic bike goes for $6,000, and when all of the extras are added, the price reaches around $10,000. The most fashionable bikes on the market read more..
Saturday, 14 July 2012
Cup Cider Vinegar-Pickling Liquid-Teaspoons Salt-Place Eggs
1 15-ounce can beets
1 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1 medium onion, sliced into rings
Drain liquid from beets into a small saucepan, reserving the beets for another use. Add vinegar, sugar, salt, bay leaves and cloves to the pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Pour the pickling liquid into a large deep bowl and stir in onions; set aside to cool for 1 hour. Meanwhile, place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook at the lowest simmer for 10 minutes. Pour off the hot water and run cold water over the eggs until they are completely cooled. Peel the eggs. When the pickling liquid is cool, place the peeled eggs in a 4-cup container; pour the pickling liquid over the eggs, then spoon the onions on top. (The onions should hold the eggs under the liquid.) Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. Remove the eggs and onions from the pickling liquid. Refrigerate in an airtight container. Serve the onions (which are also delicious on burgers) alongside the eggs, if desired.
Per serving: 88 calories read more..
Monday, 9 July 2012
Exhibition-Nypl
nypl:One of the fun parts of the Library’s new exhibition, Lunch Hour NYC, which opens tomorrow, is the Automat machine, which has been restored in all its Art-Deco splendor. Visitors are allowed to open up the doors just like the old days, but instead of putting in a nickle and taking out a piece of pie, you open the door and take out a recipe card. The recipes are scaled-down versions of the actual recipes used by the Horn and Hardart company.One of us made the Automat’s Baked Macaroni and Cheese the other day. Our husband accidentally bought corkscrew noodles instead of elbow, but otherwise we did just as instructed, and it turned out great. Try it for yourself…You have our attention. read more..
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
Charles Barkley-Weight Watchers-Men Lose Weight
Men...would you try Weight Watchers?! Charles Barkley explains how much he lost and what it means for men: http://ow.ly/bJuYb
Video: Charles Barkley Teams Up With Weight Watchers
Basketball legend and diet powerhouse reaches out to help men lose weight. read more..
Conference Commissioners-College Football-Bcs
College football is headed toward a new era, with a four-team playoff deciding the champion starting in 2014. As the conference commissioners have said over and over during the six months it has taken for them to come up with a playoff plan to present to university presidents for approval, "The devil is in the details." read more..
Drinking water isn't the only way to stay hydrated: 20% of your water intake com...
Drinking water isn't the only way to stay hydrated: 20% of your water intake comes from food. Try watermelon, tomatoes, and cucumbers!
LIKE this post if you're totally over this heatwave already
Eat Your Water | Fitbie
Hydrating foods provide plenty of fluid and healthy nutrients to fuel hot summer runs. Learn more at Fitbie.com read more..
National Collegiate Athletic Association-The Video Game Company-Electronic Arts Inc
(Reuters) - Electronic Arts Inc lost its bid to be dismissed from a lawsuit accusing the video game company of involvement in an NCAA conspiracy to prevent college athletes from being paid. Plaintiffs led by former UCLA basketball star Ed O'Bannon had accused the National Collegiate Athletic Association and its marketing company of violating U.S. antitrust law by conspiring to force students to sign away their ability to profit commercially from playing college sports. ... read more..
Sunday, 17 June 2012
Mile Distances
It has been and continues to be a long trip back from injury, but I have started to make some progress that actually feels like that - progress. I spent nearly a month running no more than 1 mile at a time, and not very many times a week. I then graduated up to 2 miles, and then finally 3.1 miles where I have been for some time once again.
There has just been something about going beyond the 3.1 mile distance that has been intimidating, even to the point that it seemed that I would never make it beyond the 5k distance. That is, until this past week.
June 2nd was a really nice Saturday, but I had a lot on my plate. I finished up a couple things and then headed out for a late morning run. 69 degrees and sunny and yet I still almost talked myself into cutting it to the 3.1 mile distance again. The discipline won out and I ran my first 4 miler in over 6 months!
The run was slow, but consistent with splits of 10:09, 10:08, 10:06, and 9:32 which I was very pleased with given the hills I once again started to incorporate into my run. I dropped back to the 3.1 and even 2 mile distances since then and just today ventured out for my second 4 miler. Today's splits were not quite as consistent, but in the end a bit faster at 10:22, 9:59, 10:04, and 9:18.
It is hard to believe that I had not run 4 miles straight since November 22nd, but I guess these times will come. I have a long way to go still, but I will get there. The next time I post I will be officially registered for my first 13.1 back after the injury..... how is that for motivation?
Keep the encouragement coming, and tell your friends about 26.2 Quest!
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