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How to Reach Your Maximum Potential

February 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from the bodybuilder Jackson Morrows who writes for the Bodybuilding Factory. ----- There’s more to reaching your maximum potential than simply picking a good workout regimen and eating a healthy diet. In order to be successful, a goal of that magnitude requires planning as well as execution. Below is a list of several things you need to know before, during and even after you’ve reached your maximum potential. Before You Start When considering a new fitness regimen, it’s always a good idea to consult with your doctor. Keep in … [Read more...]

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Top Tips On Healthy Dieting

February 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Lloyds Pharmacy. ----- It may be tempting for individuals to pin all their hopes on a fad diet in a bid to lose weight fast – and let’s face it, who hasn’t at some time or another? However, what few people realise is that, despite leading to dramatic weight loss in a short period of time, generally any weight lost as a result of novelty diets piles back on once the programme has been completed. What’s more, some of these diets aren’t based on sufficient medical research and can have a detrimental impact on a person’s … [Read more...]

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Cooking Healthy The Day Of Exercise

February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Peter Griggs who is a business development associate at FindTheBest Health. ----- We’ve all been there.  Whether you’re just getting in the door from the gym or exercised before work that morning, cooking is the last thing you want to do when you get home. If you’re not prepared with leftovers, maybe you reach for the frozen pizza to throw in the oven while you shower. When going for the easy frozen choice, you’re probably lacking nutrients on the day of exercise. If this sounds like you, It’s time for a change that … [Read more...]

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The Myth of Commercial Supplements

January 20, 2012 By 3 Comments
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Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from James Brighton who writes regularly on the topic of supplements. ----- So you want to lose weight, or get fit. For most people the first thing that they turn to is the local gym, or more often than not the latest fad diet that all of the celebrities are following. How many of us tried the Atkins Diet after the press went crazy over all the celebrities who started to follow it! Some people will find that either one of these activities works well, or even both in conjunction in a properly guided fitness regime. You might even find … [Read more...]

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Why You Shouldn’t Load Up on Carbs at Dinner

January 17, 2012 By 3 Comments
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Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from freelance writer Alvina Lopez. ----- I’m sure you’ve all heard the advice to avoid late-night snacks (particularly those full of carbohydrates) before bed, but I’ve found that many people don’t seem to understand why. Many people also don’t hold as much scrutiny over the carbs they eat at dinner when perhaps they should. There Is No Golden Rule Here I must first insert a disclaimer here that a lot the advice I’m giving in this article is meant for the general, average person. The average person usually comes home … [Read more...]

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Three All-Natural Bodybuilding Supplements You Can’t Live Without

January 5, 2012 By 4 Comments
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Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from personal trainer John McKiernan who writes for the website Supplement Helper. ----- Natural bodybuilding consists of bodybuilding without the use of steroids or pro-hormones. Just because you're not using steroids or pro-hormones though, doesn't mean there aren't supplements that provide great results without any risks or side effects. Today most natural bodybuilding supplements on the market include combinations of the same ingredients over and over again with different marketing labels. Those ingredients are protein, amino acids, … [Read more...]

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20 Promising Xanthophyll Health Benefits

January 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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The xanthophylls are a group of phytonutrients (non-essential, plant based nutrients that have numerous health benefits in humans). There are 5 main xanthophylls: - Astaxanthin. - Canthaxanthin. - Cryptoxanthin. - Lutein. - Zeaxanthin. The xanthophylls can be sourced from fish, fruits, vegetables and certain peppers and spices. Whilst they are not classed as essential nutrients, studies have shown that they have a wide range of potential health benefits in humans. In this article I will be providing a full overview of these and listing 20 of the promising xanthophyll health … [Read more...]

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10 Natural Foods That Fight Colds And Flu

December 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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As the year draws to a close you are probably winding down, enjoying the festivities and preparing for your New Year celebrations. Unfortunately, the end of the year also brings with it an increased risk of contracting the common cold and the flu. These viral infections can leave you feeling weak, tired and in the worst cases completely bed ridden. The good news is that you can protect yourself by supplying your body with the right foods. Making the correct dietary choices gives your body the fuel it needs to supercharge your immune system and fight these nasty infections. Today I will be … [Read more...]

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The Free Fitness Tips Christmas Diet Checklist

December 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Christmas is a time when your diet usually takes a back seat. Tasty treats are always on offer, alcohol is flowing constantly and you will probably eat more 3 course dinners this month than you will have done for the entire year. Whist it is almost inevitable that your diet will suffer over Christmas, if you follow a few simple steps you can make sure it does not completely fall apart. Today I am going to give you those steps with the Free Fitness Tips Christmas Diet Checklist. 1) CONSUME LOW CALORIE ALCOHOL Don’t get too excited when reading this. I’m not saying you need to make … [Read more...]

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The Xanthophylls Explained

December 21, 2011 By 2 Comments
Some smoked salmon and cress on a slice of wholemeal bread.

WHAT ARE XANTHOPHYLLS? The xanthophylls are a group of phytonutrients (plant based chemical compounds that have various health benefits in the human body) that can be found in a wide range of fruits and vegetables. They can also be sourced from certain types of seafood and certain spices. Whilst you can technically survive without these natural nutrients, they are all powerful antioxidants that keep your body’s cells safe from free radicals (harmful by-products that are released during oxygen based reactions) so should definitely be included as part of your diet. In this article I … [Read more...]

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