Fitwoman4life

Welcome!

2009-04-17T12:56:00.000-07:00

First of all,Welcome to our site.
We will post information such as..

Different types of body's
Obesity
Healthy eating habits
Eating disorders
Detoxification
Healthy Recipes
The Right exercise for you
Beauty tips
Motivation
Cellulite
Strech Marks
Home Remedys for Strech Marks and Cellulite
Home Facials
Home Remedy for Acne
Home Remedy for better Hair
Keep your new body for life...

Types Of Body's

2009-04-16T19:15:00.000-07:00

Not all woman have the same type of body.This concept was found by William H Sheldon in the 1940's.The diffrence between these types of body's is not only the shapes but in the different part of the body where they accumalate fat.Their are three different body types.Lets take a look at them:

Ectomorph : The naturally skinny body type of the three different body types. Unlike the mesomorph and the endomorph, the ectomorph is the person that has probably been very skinny their entire life. It's not because of a great diet or workout, it's because they are born with a super fast metabolism. This gives them the "ability" to eat pretty much whatever they want, and pretty much never get fat and never gain weight.The same quick metabolism and genetics that keeps the ectomorph naturally skinny and lean are the same quick metabolism and genetics that makes it extremely hard for an ectomorph to gain weight, and more importantly, gain muscle.

Endomorph : The naturally fat body type. If the three different body types were in some kind of diet and workout High School together, the endomorph would be voted "Most Likely To Kill An Ectomorph." These are the people who could eat half as much as what an ectomorph or mesomorph eats and still gain weight. The endomorph is naturally "big boned" and has what some people might describe as a body that is roundly shaped.The endomorph has the slowest metabolism of the three different body types and can therefore gain weight the quickest and easiest. This is great for gaining muscle and strength, but terrible for losing and keeping off fat. It's basically the complete opposite of the ectomorph.

Mesomorph : The luckiest body type of the three different body types. The prototypical athlete, fitness model and bodybuilder. Where the ectomorph and the endomorph both have a positive and negative side, the mesomorph has pretty much the best of both worlds. They gain muscle almost as well as an endomorph, yet can lose fat almost as well as an ectomorph.

Remember you cant change your genetics,but you can change your weight and body fat percentage.As well as muscle and strength.Now which type of body are you ??

Eating Disorders

2009-04-15T12:29:00.000-07:00

These disorders are common on fast food,diet,and image pressure culture.The in-Satisfaction with the body and the diets usually take us to gain bad habits that could be dangerous for our health.Sometimes these habits end up in eating disorders.Their are three different type's of eating disorders.

Anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric illness that describes an eating disorder characterized by extremely low body weight and body image distortion with an obsessive fear of gaining weight. Individuals with anorexia are known to control body weight commonly through the means of voluntary starvation, purging, excessive exercise or other weight control measures such as diet pills or diuretic drugs. While the condition primarily affects adolescent females approximately 10% of people with the diagnosis are male. Anorexia nervosa, involving neurobiological, psychological, and sociological components is a complex condition that can lead to death in severe cases.

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent binge eating, followed by compensatory behaviors. The most common form—practiced by more than 75% of people with bulimia nervosa—is self-induced vomiting, sometimes called purging; fasting, the use of laxatives, enemas, diuretics, and over exercising are also common. Bulimia nervosa was named and first described by the British psychiatrist Gerald Russell in 1979.

The most Disorders that Woman have is eating compulsively based on emotions.Here are some questions for you that will help you analyze your eating disorders.

Do you have Anxiety problems?

Do you have Depression problems?

Do you eat based on you'r emotions?

What make's you eat more than your supposed to ?

Whats making you eat the wrong food?

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Detoxification:

Detoxification or detox for short is the removal of toxic substances from the body. Basically, detoxification means cleaning the blood. It does this mainly by removing impurities from the blood in the liver, where toxins are processed for elimination. The body also eliminates toxins through the kidneys, intestines, lungs, lymph and skin. However, when this system is compromised, impurities aren't properly filtered and every cell in the body is adversely affected.

The liver requires certain nutrients for detox. In addition, increasing the flow of bile is an important part of detox because bile carries stored fat-soluble toxins away from the liver to be excreted in the stools. Signs of poor bile flow include constipation aggravated by fiber supplements, flatulence, dry skin and hair, indigestion 1-2 hours after eating, indigestion after fatty foods and small, hard stools.

Herbs used in Detoxification :

Home Remedy 1: Dandelion

Dandelion is held in high regard as a detoxifier. Dandelion stimulates the elimination of toxins from every cell in the body. It is often used in comprehensive treatments for the liver. Dandelion also increases bile production and stimulates its flow to the gallbladder. The polysaccharide insulin found in dandelion is said to have white blood cell and immune-boosting properties.

Remedy 2: Licorice Root

Licorice Root is regarded as an important herb for treating kidney ailments and is also recommended for the liver and respiratory tract. Licorice Root's antioxidant, antiviral, and antibody-stimulating properties make it a liver protectant and detoxifier.

Remedy 3: Cascara Sagrada

Cascara Sagrada supports healthy bowel function by acting as a mild laxative. This herb can also be helpful in the treatment of gallstones and liver ailments. It also increases secretions of the stomach, liver and pancreas and is a potent cleansing herb.

Remedy 4: Black Walnut Hulls

Black Walnut Hulls are known to help remove parasites from the intestinal tract and facilitate the removal of toxic buildup and fatty materials.

Remedy 5: Milk Thistle Milk

thistle is best known as a liver tonic. The active ingredient is silymarin, which is reputed to repair liver damage due to alcohol, drugs (over-the-counter, prescription, and illicit), hepatitis, and exposure to toxins. In Germany, physicians are so impressed with the liver-protecting effects of milk thistle that they routinely prescribe this herb to patients with liver disorders. Milk thistle also strengthens and protects the liver in otherwise healthy people.

Remedy 6: Fruit and vegetable

juices assist in detoxification.Fruit and vegetable juices are the cleansers, energizers, builders, and regenerators of the human system. A combination of either fresh, raw fruit or vegetable juices will supply all the enzymes, vitamins, minerals, protein and fats critical to increased vitality! By adding live juices to one's diet as a daily routine, many have experienced a rejuvenating effect and healing of various illnesses such as cancer, leukemia, arthritis, high blood pressure, kidney disorders, skin infections, liver disorders, alcoholism and smoking. Supplying the body with easily-absorbed nutrients, while the body is cleansing itself in the fasting state, avoids the dangers of total abstinence associated with water fasting. Be confident that this method is both safe and beneficial.

Remedy 7: Grapes

There are between 40 and 50 different varieties of grapes that come in a rainbow of greens, whites, reds and purples. Grapes fill the mouth with an explosion of delicious flavors. Grapes are an excellent source of potassium, which encourage an alkaline blood balance and also stimulate the kidneys and regulate heartbeat. The restorative power of grapes is phenomenal, cleansing the liver and removing the uric acid from the body. In France, many people go on a grape fast during harvest time. Studies have shown a lower incidence of cancer in the areas of France where this grape fast is practiced yearly.

Remedy 8: Asparagus Available in early spring.

It can be expensive due to the difficulty in cultivating. Its claim to fame is the amino acid aspargagine that is destroyed by cooking. Aspargagine is a strong diuretic, stimulating the kidneys. Asparagus is a great blood cleanser and excellent for healthy bowel maintenance.

Remedy 9: ParsleyAncient

civilizations have used parsley in medications and in poultices on wounds, boils, cysts and to draw the pus out of an infected cut. Parsley is one of the highest sources of life-giving chlorophyll, which acts like iron to oxidize the blood. Chlorophyll will help neutralize the strong odor of garlic, and is used in chewing gum to sweeten breath. It is a cleanser of the kidneys, liver, and urinary tract. Parsley is effective for upset stomachs by stimulating digestive enzymes. Excellent for the colon by encouraging the peristaltic wave in the intestines.

Remedy 10: SpinachNever cook spinach.

Oxalic acid is destroyed when heat transforms it into oxalic acid crystals that are harmful to the kidneys. It also binds to iron, making it unabsorbable.

Remedy 11: Sweet Potatoes

Besides being a yummy source of beta-carotene, sweet potatoes and yams have an unusual health side effect: they can remove heavy metals from the body. In fact, doctors in the Soviet Union have prescribed a diet that's heavy on the spuds for factory workers continually exposed to toxic chemicals.
Sweet potatoes contain something called "phytochelatins". This helps them bind to harmful substances like copper, cadmium, mercury and lead which most of us are exposed to on a regular basis from air pollution. The phytochelatins help pass these toxins out of the body."
Detoxification Home Remedy 12: Cranberry Juice A powerful healing tonic filled with quinine, which changes to hippuric acid in the liver. Hippuric acid is able to assist in the removal of purines, uric acid, urea and toxic build-up in the prostate gland, testicles, kidneys and bladder. .

Foods to Avoid:
*Yeast
*Alcohol
*Food additives and preservatives
*Chocolate
*High-Fat Foods

Choosing The Right Exercise For You.

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Schedule exercise like you would a hair appointment or a date with a friend — mark it on the calendar and be there. If evenings and mornings are too crazy, make exercise part of your lunch break. Squeeze activity in every moment you can: take the stairs, park at the end of the car park, walk the long way to the mailbox, follow your kids as they play.

And don't forget to ask for support: tell your partner or friends your fitness goals and ask them to help you reach them. If that means your partner makes breakfast for the kids while you take a 30-minute walk, so be it. Better yet, make your post-dinner walk a family event.

Taking advantage of the outdoors is a key component to making exercise something you love. Who said wet grass is off limits? If you don't want the weather to rain on your fitness parade, incorporate appropriate clothes (water-resistant shoes, a raincoat and layering options for winter) into your workout wardrobe. Also, add indoor options: the gym, exercise DVDs, weights, a fitness ball or consider a treadmill.

There's a reason why morning exercisers are the most faithful to their routines — there's little chance a meeting or a phone call will derail you at 7am. Develop problem-solving skills just like you would for any important part of your life by keeping track of your exercise. Mark down when you work out, how long, when you don't and why. After a few weeks, you'll see the problems and develop a plan.

The biggest obstacle to regular exercise is the feeling that it's not enjoyable. To help overcome that, be aware of your breathing and let those breaths be deep and easy.
While exercising, tune into your body's sensations — the stretch of your thigh, the roll of your heel. A lot of us push ourselves through our work-outs, trying to burn off fat. Because we are out of touch with our bodies, we don't know how to experience the pleasure in movement.
Most importantly, give yourself a break when you need it. Sometimes it's appropriate to let the work-out wait 'til the next day. As long as you find a way to fit it in most of the time, you'll feel good about it.

Now lets help you choose the right exercise for you???

Walking:

Benefits of walking:

-Prevent depression, colon cancer, constipation, osteoporosis, and impotence
-Lengthen lifespan
-Lower stress levels
-Relieve arthritis and back pain
-Strengthen muscles, bones, and joints
-Improve sleep
-Elevate overall mood and sense of well-being.

Keep it Steady:
A steady routine is the most important factor in getting the most out of your exercise program. Walking for at least 30 minutes a day, 5 or more days a week is recommended.

Use these tips to keep you on track:

-During your walks, you should be able to maintain a conversation. If you're breathing too lightly, increase your pace. If you can't catch your breath, slow it down.

-Walk around the local area after lunch or dedicate 15 minutes to walking up and down stairs. Climbing is an excellent way to strengthen your heart.

-At night, trade a half hour of TV for a brisk stroll around the block. Take a friend with you for company or get the whole family involved.

Cycling:

Cycling is an effective and enjoyable exercise that will provide you with many benefits. These benefits are listed below:

1. Good for heart and health: Cycling is not only good for your health but for your heart as well. A good heart is the key to healthy life. With cycling the blood supply to the body is increased as well as your heart rate increases. It is because of this reason that heart diseases are reduced greatly or risk of having any is avoided to a greater extent. Risk of High blood pressure, diabetes and obesity is also reduced.

2. Weight loss: Cycling helps in burning excess fats resulting in weight lose. The energy that is required by the calories to burn is provided when you cycle regularly so make cycling a habit of yours!

3. Change in mood: Cycling, just like other forms of exercise, is known to release endorphin which is known to cause pleasure in you and thus wash away the bad mood. It is because of this that one feel relaxed and refreshed even after a heavy workout. With cycling you will feel positive change in your mood as well. Also, moderate exercises such as cycling are known for relieving stress or depression and helps in improving self-esteem and mood.

4. Strength and coordination is maintained: If you cycle regularly you will be less likely to get severe injuries such as fracture during a fall or if involved in an accident. According to research, cycling and other related exercises, that keeps one physically fit, when older are less likely to get hip fractures.

5. Fitness level improved: It is researched that even a small exercise can help in gaining fitness significantly. The strength of the legs is also improved with cycling regularly. As your strength of legs is increased, one is less likely to get injuries or fractures after a fall.

Tennis:

Tennis can be played as both a sport or as a recreational activity with friends and family. Either way, playing tennis is a good to maintain your health, fitness, strength and agility. Whether you play with your best friend once a week, in a weekend league or with your family, tennis provides a time-efficient, enjoyable way to get in shape and keep up with the people in your life and community.

· Increases Cardiovascular fitness: It helps in burning fat and improving your cardiovascular fitness and maintaining higher energy levels. Since it is a high intensity sport, it helps your heart to pump the blood more efficiently.

· Increases body strength: It is also a very high impact sport which involves a lot of exertion and movement. This increases your hand and leg strength. The high impact nature of the sport results in stronger bones and toned muscles.

· Increases general body coordination: It is indeed a sport that involves the entire body coordination. You have to move into position and then adjust your upper body and feet, and transfer body weight to hit the ball successfully. This increases your reflexes and gives you the ability to accelerate quickly.

· Increases Flexibility: It involves a constant movement which results in making your body more flexible and more stretchable.

· Extremely good for weight loss: This sport is perfect for someone who is tired to go to the gym and wants to try something different. Men can burn up to 560 calories an hour, women up to 420 calories an hour.

Running:

Health benefits are another motivation for runners. For example, running helps lower blood pressure by maintaining the elasticity of the arteries. As a person runs, his or her arteries expand and contract more than usual, keeping the arteries elastic and the blood pressure low. In fact, most serious runners have unusually low blood pressure. Running also helps maximize the lungs’ potential, as it keeps them strong and powerful.

While deep breaths force the lungs to use more tissue, the 50% of normally unused lung potential is utilized. Even smokers can sometimes recover full lung potential through running. Finally, running strengthens the heart and helps prevent heart attacks. The large muscle exercise it provides helps keep the cardio system efficient and strong. In fact, the heart of an inactive person beats 36,000 more times each day than that of a runner, as running keep the arteries open and the blood flowing smoothly.

Gym:

Going to the gym is not for everyone, but no one can deny that it is important to do at least three workouts per week which go for thirty minutes or longer. It's hard for the average couch potato to accept, but once you start to exercise regularly, you will be amazed at the benefits. After not long, you have more energy and more strength. You will have more coordination and stamina. Your mood improves, and you feel happier and more content. Stress at work becomes easier to manage. And, who can deny that long term, you will live longer and have a healthier life.

Some people may want to consider a gym membership to make sure that they are including exercise into their daily life. Simply seeing other people exercising can be enough to motivate some people into continuing with their exercise regime. Other people, however, find going to the gym too repetitive, and choose to pick a sport which will ensure that they get regular exercise. Going bicycle riding, wind surfing, jogging or mountain climbing will greatly affect your wellbeing if done regularly.

Something important to consider, whether you choose to go to the gym or whether you choose to participate in a sport, is that you include a mixture of cardiovascular activity (e.g. jogging) with weight-bearing activity (e.g. lifting weights). You must do both to remain fit and healthy. Increasing your strength by doing weight-bearing exercise increases your muscle strength and bone density- an extremely important thing for women. Women need to increase their bone density by doing weight bearing exercise as much as possible before they reach the age of thirty. After this time, most weight-bearing exercise will only maintain the bone density that they currently have. That is why going to a gym is extremely important for a woman to help prevent osteoporosis.

What Is Cellulite?

2009-04-12T12:59:00.000-07:00

Cellulite:

Cellulite is fibrous fat that is commonly found on the buttocks and thighs. Even women who are slender and fit can suffer from cellulite. Cellulite is different from regular fat because it has a cottage cheese or orange skin type appearance.

Exercise is one of the most effective ways to get rid of cellulite. Cardiovascular activity is ideal because it allows the body to burn away fat, including cellulite.
Try swimming, biking, hiking, which all put focus on the areas where this type of fat is most prevalent.

Along with cardiovascular activity, strength training can also help tone the body and eliminate the appearance of cellulite.

You may have seen the many creams, oils and gels on the market that claim to reduce the appearance of cellulite.
But do they actually work?
Not really, creams and gel type products can smooth and tighten the skin, but they're not going to burn off fat and cellulite…

Another way to help speed the elimination of cellulite is by using a sauna. A sauna uses penetrating heat to raise the metabolism, boost the circulation and help get rid of extra fat.

But before going to a sauna please ask you’re Doctor, if sauna’s are good for you, some people with high or low blood pressure, pregnant, are advised not to use the sauna’s

Home Remedies For Cellulite

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1.Prepare a mixture of rosemary and fennel essential oil to three teaspoons of carrier oil, such as almond oil. Rub this mixture on cellulite affected region daily. This is simple yet effective home remedy for cellulite.

2. Eat a low fat, high fiber diet containing plenty of green vegetables and fresh fruits to reduce cellulite problem.

3. Eliminate your intake of alcohol, coffee, soda and cigarette smoke to further aid your quest to end cellulite.

4. Exfoliate and renew your skin naturally. Use a soft body brush or other cleansing tool to release dry and dead skin cells when bathing. This also increases blood circulation and helps in cellulite removal.

5. Add about two cups of sea salt to warm bathwater and sit in the soothing water for at least 20 minutes.

6. Take caffeinated coffee, grind it into dust and mix with cheap hand lotion, rub this into your cellulite affected region for 1-2 minute a day, and then shower it off.

7. Reduce the amount of salt and foods high in saturated and hydrogenated fats from your diet.

8. Exercises may also help you in cellulite reduction. The exercises that will help you get rid of your cellulite are weight training. To help speed up the cellulite reduction process, you can choose exercises that target the area that contains the cellulite.

9 Cellulite is more common among women with excess fat in their body. So it is important to keep control of your body weight. Excess weight can worsen the problem of cellulite by manifolds.

10. There are several essential oils such as lavender, rosemary, sandalwood, germanium, cinnamon, chamomile and clove that can be freely and effectively used for massaging the areas affected by cellulite

Home remedy for stretch marks:

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#1Home Remedies for Stretch Marks: It is very important to exercise in order to get rid of stretch marks; toning your muscles helps your skin to firm thus preventing stretch marks.

#2Home Remedies for Stretch Marks: Make sure in your diet you are getting plenty of protein and foods rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin E, they promote good tissue growth.

#3Home Remedies for Stretch Marks: Massaging your body with olive oil or Vitamin E may help.

#4 Home Remedies for Stretch Marks: You can also try this homemade recipe: Mix one ounce of carrier oil (try avocado, sweet almond, jojoba, they are the best) with seven drops of lavender and five drops of chamomile.

#5Home Remedies for Stretch Marks: Apply cocoa butter and/ or elastin cream though out the body as directed on label. These are very good for stretch marks.

#6 Home Remedies for Stretch Marks: Here is another good recipe:
1/2 cup virgin olive oil.
1/4 cup aloe Vera gel.
Liquid from 6 capsules of Vitamin E.
liquid from 4 capsules of Vitamin A.
Mix all the ingredients together in a blender. After that pour the mixture into a jar and store it in the fridge. Apply the oil externally all over the places where the stretch marks commonly appear (abdomen, hips, thighs and breasts). If you do this consistently every day, you may prevent stretch marks.

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