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Aninder S

McDonalds Nutrition Facts - Fast Food Nutrition Facts - 0 views

  • Chicken McNuggets (10 piece) 5.6 oz (160 g) 420 220 24 5 60 1120 26 0 0 25
  • Medium French Fries 4 oz (114 g) 350 150 16 3 0 220 47 5 0 4
  • Big Mac 7.8 oz (219 g) 560 270 30 10 80 1010 46 3 8 25
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    • Aninder S
       
      Just before you go out to McDonald's to grab a quick and easy lunch, remember that each with each meal you eat at McDonald's you're eating more than half your calories for the day! Waking up a few minutes earlier in the morning won't hurt you to make a quick and healthy lunch!
Wasif H

Creatine Myth and Facts - 0 views

  • Q: Is Creatine a Steroid?
  • A:  I would like to dispel this myth by giving you the definition of what an anabolic steroid is.  These  are synthetic versions of the male hormone testosterone.  Creatine, as you will see below is not.  Basically anyone who says this should immediately be labeled a gymbecile. 
  • Q: What is Creatine?
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  • A:  First, let me emphasize that our bodies already produce creatine naturally.  Did you ever watch the transformers when you were a kid?  Well if not, there were groups of robots called " combiners. "  They would join together and form an even larger and more massive robot, crushing everything in their paths!  Our liver does the same thing with the three amino acids, Arginine, Glycine and Methionine.  It combines them to form creatine, much like the constructicons combined to form devastator!  Ok so that was a lame example, but it explains the process quite nicely.  
  • Q: What exactly does creatine do?
  • 1. Creatine works mainly to increase our Creatine Phosphate System
  • 2. Increases The Pump!
  • 3. Increases The Reparation Process of Bodybuilding.
  • Q: How exactly does Creatine Apply to An Athlete?
  • A:  Simple, it does so by enhancing your creatine phosphate energy system.  This does a number of things: 1.  Increases explosion - Most athletes notice more explosiveness after utilizing this supplement 2.  Allows yourself to push yourself harder and longer. 
  • Q: What are the side effects of Creatine, and in General how safe is it? A:  As stated above, creatine is not, and I repeat not a hormone.  Therefore it does not have the side effects associated with any Prohormone or illegal steroid. There have been hundreds of studies done on creatine that all show that it is a safe supplement. To further prove its safety two an a half million kilograms of creatine were consumed in the United States alone in 1999!  That statistic alone speaks volumes about the safety and efficiency of this supplement!  Not only that, but creatine has been the number one supplement on the market for almost a decade and no one has reported any adverse side effects from it. ( aside from the ones I listed above. )
  • : I don't workout, but do you think that creatine will build muscles and help me to lose fat?
  • No!  If you don't workout I cannot imagine what supplement would help you.  Creatine provides your muscles with more short term energy - but that is wasted if you do not exercise them. If you take creatine you should push yourself even harder in the gym. The idea is with more energy you should be able to workout harder. A harder workout leads to increased muscle mass.
  • Q: Since Creatine makes you gain weight should I not take it on a cut?
  • Yes, creatine causes your body to hold water, but that is a good thing!  The fact that your muscles are super hydrated even on a cut is fantastic.  I see absolutely no correlation between taking creatine and our body storing fat.  If anything, creatine will assist us in maintaining more lean mass while dieting.  In my mind there is no point to discontinuing the use of creatine while trying to burn fat.
  • Can I take Creatine and Protein at the same time?
  • Firstly, protein is a food product.  If you couldn't take creatine and protein at the same time, then you would have to be a strict vegetarian and still you would end out consuming around 40 grams a day just from normal foods.  To top this off, creatine is not much use without a significant protein intake.  What is the point of pushing your muscles further than they are used to, if you are not going to provide the amino acids necessary for their repair?  
  • Which supplement is Better Creatine or Protein?
  • :  ( I probably get asked this question at least once a day through email.)  Amino acids are the building blocks of our muscles.  If you do not get enough than there is no point to working out.  Creatine is an outstanding supplement, but if you have to choose from getting at least 1 gram a day of protein or getting your creatine then opt for the protein.  However I do want to stress that creatine is an excellent supplement.  In fact for assistance in muscular gains I would rate it second only to whey.
  • Do you feel that creatine is cheating?  I want to earn my muscles the hard way and don't want to cheat to get them.
  • ( I can't stand these types of questions!!! )  Yes, you would be cheating.  You would be cheating yourself out of great gains by not supplementing with it!
  • s there anything I can take to make creatine a more effective supplement?
  • The first thing I would like to emphasize is that creatine will not work if you are not properly hydrated!  It relies heavily on this, so you must drink tons of water, if you want optimal results from it.  Super hydrating your body will also improve your weight room pumps tremendously!
  • What is the best method, dose wise, of taking creatine?
  • For creatine to produce optimal results, muscle stores must be topped off or saturated with it.  To accomplish this you need to load the creatine for 5 days at 20-25 grams, spread out throughout the day into 4-5 servings.  This is the quickest and in my opinion the " best " way to saturate your muscles with creatine.  Following this phase, all you need is to take 5-10 grams a day to maintain your saturation levels.  After this, any creatine you take will be excreted as creatinine.
  • Do I need to Cycle Creatine?
  • My recommendation is to load for 5 days, followed by a 5-10 gram maintenance dosage for 4-6 weeks.  Following this, there are two particular strategies: 1.  You can take one to two weeks off and then start the cycle over.  Many athletes attest to receiving a better results this way.  2.  However, several athletes will never come off of it.  They will load it for 5 days, maintain for a few weeks and then reload again.  This is increasingly becoming the more popular method of usage.
    • Wasif H
       
      This is more of like a blog but much of his info is credible. I think of some it may not be true. I think if you take creatine you should cycle it out of your body. 
Wasif H

Bodybuilding.com - Carbohydrate Typing: How To Use Carbs To Optimize Athlete Performance! - 0 views

  • We know that for athletes to optimize their performance and be successful, they must consume efficient amounts of nutrients from carbohydrates... Here are a few facts and tips about carb loading, its importance, who benefits, and more. By: Chuck Rudolph, MEd, RD Nov 25, 2009 Email More Article Summary: Endurance athletes will benefit from optimizing glycogen stores. Performance athlete should keep glycogen stores packed at all times. Carbs are the primary energy source for intense endurance exercise. Performance is defined as "the execution or accomplishment of work, acts, feats, etc." Today, we know a lot about how nutrition can affect the strength, speed and performance of athletes. We also know that for athletes to optimize their performance and be successful, they must consume efficient amounts of nutrients from carbohydrates, fats and proteins throughout the day. The main question is, "How can nutrition go above and beyond for performance when taken pre, during and post intensive exercise/training?" Click Image To Enlarge. Athletes Must Consume Efficient Amounts Of Nutrients FromCarbohydrates, Fats And Proteins Throughout The Day. What Impact Does Nutrition Have On Performance? Most of us already know that carbohydrates are the most readily available nutrient for e
  • In fact, current research is advising endurance/intense training athletes to consume 0.5-1.0 grams of carbohydrate per minute (intensity pending) during training or competition. Trying to consume more carbohydrates has only indicated intestinal distress and it is believed that the type of carbohydrate is the limiting factor.
    • Wasif H
       
      this site had a lot of scientific knowledge about carbohydrates. I found it quite interesting that so much is involved for this .
Paul McCarlie

Training to Build Muscular Strength and Endurance - 0 views

  • Muscular strength is defined as the maximum force that can be exerted by a muscle or muscle group.
  • Muscular endurance is the capacity of a muscle to repeatedly exert force or to maintain a fixed contraction for a period of time.
    • Paul McCarlie
       
      A little lacking in content but still a reliable guide to working out.
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  • Muscle tone refers to the firmness of your muscles.
  • Fitness Level 1 - You never/rarely resistance train Fitness Level 2 - You perform at least 1 set of 15-20 reps on 8-10 of the major muscle groups, 2-3 times per week. Fitness Level 3 - You perform at least 2 sets of 8-12 reps on 8-10 of the major muscle groups, 3-4 times per week.
  • benefits
  • Reshaping your body Increasing your metabolism Strengthening your bones Improving posture
  • A Special Note to Women:
  • I have found that many women are afraid to lift weights because they don't want large muscles.
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    A short list of facts about muscular strength
Ali C

Healthy Weight: Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight | DNPAO | CDC - 0 views

  • healthy lifestyle involves many choices.
  • Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products
  • low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars
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  • Fresh fruits
  • Fresh vegetables
  • If "healthy eating" makes you think about the foods you can't have, try refocusing on all the new foods you can eat—
  • Calcium-rich foods
  • A new twist on an old favorite
  • Some general tips for comfort foods:
  • Consume them less often.
  • Eat smaller amounts.
  • a lower-calorie version.
  • Making the same healthy eating choices over time can lead to better eating habits.
  • thinking more positively
  • focusing on what you can have
    • Joti P
       
      This website is great for the fact that it is a gov website and it really emphasises the main categories of healthy eating and also how to make it worth while.
    • Ali C
       
      This website helped answer my first 2 questions about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and how to keep your diet healthy and how to keep your calories in check. The types of foods you should intake and how they affect our body.
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    Provides a good description for my first question.
Aninder S

Happy 1st birthday: Mother keeps McDonald's Happy Meal for a whole year... and it still... - 0 views

  • it contains so many preservatives that it is bad for the children it is aimed at.
  • Food is supposed to decompose, go bad and smell foul eventually. The fact that it has not decomposed shows you how unhealthy it is for children.' 
  • no flies or other insects were attracted to the food.
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  • Food is broken down into its essential nutrients in our bodies and turned into fuel. Our children grow strong bodies when they eat real food
  • Now you know why it's called junk food.'
    • Aninder S
       
      It is quite frightening to know that preservatives can keep food fresh for that long. In a modern world we do use a lot of preservatives in our foods, but that doesn't mean that it is our only option. Try your best whenever you can to stick to more organic or local choices that are far better for you. 
Ali C

Abdominal Exercuses for Men | Core Exercises for Men - 0 views

  • One of the best abdominal exercises for men is the basic crunch. There are a lot of people who figure the regular crunches just do not work but in fact this is one of the best exercises you can do for toning and shaping your stomach. It is all a matter of focusing on your core and squeezing your abdominal muscles as you perform each crunch, to ensure you are working the right muscles.
  • This is one of the most effective abdominal exercises for men, so lets see how you should be doing it. Lie flat on your back, knees bent, and arms folded with your hands behind your head. Concentrate on your core and squeeze your ab muscles, using them to push your torso up until your head is almost at your knees.
  • This is a full crunch and you should include at least fifteen reps in your set, and try to do three sets minimum.
    • Ali C
       
      Good site to learn about ab exercises and it goes into detail with them.
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  • Another of the best abdominal exercises for men is the lunge. People often assume this exercises focuses only on the legs but that is actually not true. Lunges – and especially when you use dumbbells at the same time – also work the abdominal muscles. Remember to focus on your core and squeeze your abs as you perform each lunge, keeping your abs tight and your back straight.
Anita B

Protein In Your Diet | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

  • The protein you obtain from your diet plays numerous roles in your body. Protein contributes to your connective tissue and helps your body build muscle, which allows you to stand and walk. Protein also helps your body synthesize enzymes and some hormones. Proteins help your body maintain acid-base and fluid balance. Your body also relies on protein as part of your immune response to help destroy potentially harmful substances.
    • Anita B
       
      Protein is a crucial part of ones diet. Proteins allow us to fulfill everyday routines just like walking. But what i always wonder is how much do we really need?
    • Anita B
       
      Since every persons body is different, everyone needs different amounts of protein! It is said that: 1. consume 0.8 g of protein for every kg of body weight 2. from your calories intake, about 10 to 35 percent should be proteins
  • protein foods, such as ground beef, full-fat cheese and whole milk, are also high in saturated fat. If you consume too much of these types of protein-rich foods, it can lead to increased cholesterol and triglyceride levels and increase your risk of heart disease
    • Anita B
       
      I never really thought about this point made here, but infact it's true. Sometimes people that are low on iron begin eating ground beaf etc. but dont actually realize that there foods are high in saturated facts. I've actually seen this with one of my family friends. She is low on iron and eats a great amount of ground-beef!
Wasif H

Bodybuilding.com - Skinny Guy's Guide To Gaining Weight! - 0 views

  • In a world that is obsessed with losing weight - you are interested in gaining weight!
  • People predispositioned to skinniness are commonly referred to as "hard gainers." This is the cool way to label your scrawny frame despite the fact that your body turns into a Number 2 pencil when you wear yellow!
  • n the skinny guy's defense, the reality is that you have been cursed with traits like Lamborghini-type metabolism, giraffe like limbs, and the strength of a senior citizen. You have to fight with every bone in your body to do something about your small frame and to keep up to your male buddies who seem to grow muscle just by sneezing - those muscle freaks piss me off just as much you!
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  • I defeated my skinny genetics just after college and I am about to show you four tips that helped me climb from a 149 pound weakling to a rock hard 190 pounds in six months.
  • f you are underweight, then your first step to gaining weight is to understand that you must play by a different set up rules. I have said this before and will say it again,
  • You must think outside the box and give up the excuse of being a "hard gainer." It is time to stop listening to all the naysayers who have told you that is impossible to gain weight because of your genetics. Regardless of what you have been led to believe, you do have the potential to build an impressive physique that turns heads and even intimidates!
  • Double It Up: One of the most practical steps you can take is to double whatever you are currently eating in the kitchen right now. If you are eating one chicken breast per meal, then cook up two.
  • Live Your Life Around Food: Sure, you know that you must eat every 2-3 hours, but how well do you execute? Set your clock on a countdown timer to go off every 2 and 1/2 hours so that you reinforce the habit of eating literally not a second late for each meal! Don't turn off the damn beeper until you start chowing down.
  • se BIG Eating Equipment: If you want to bulk, then you have to eat like Hulk. Do you think Hulk eats out of a small plate, or a small bowel, or a small cup? If you are aiming to get big and huge, you are going to require large amounts of food, most likely close to double of what you are currently eating.
  • Never Train Hungry: How many times have you woken up, whipped up a protein shake and than headed off to the gym? Or maybe you had a long afternoon and missed a few meals and then attempted a weight training workout after work? I thought this was common sense to avoid, until a few of my skinny clients confessed that they were showing up for their workouts having only eaten a piece of fruit and some crackers within the entire day!
  • . Eat Nutrient Dense Foods: Focus on caloric-rich foods that are loaded with nutrients. Avoid foods with empty calories, which means there is little or no nutrient value in the calories you are eating. Why would you consume a 500-calorie plus meal that is loaded with fat and sugar which does nothing but make you feel sluggish and soft? Instead, eat a high caloric meal loaded with slow releasing carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and fiber.
  • Carbohydrates: Oatmeal Rice Breads Yams Beans Potatoes Fruits Veggies
  • Proteins: Steak Chicken Lean beef Cottage cheese Whole milk Eggs Salmon
  • Fats: Olive oil Flax oil Avocados Nuts Peanut butter
  • Extras (high calorie cheat food): Ice cream Raisins Dried fruit Trail mix
  • Drink A Carb & Protein Drink While You Workout: How hard is to sip on a calorie-rich drink during your weight training sessions? Simply mix up a 2:1 ratio of carbohydrate to protein with one liter of water and you instantly have a few extra hundred calories per day. Now have an extra workout drink before your workout and extra workout drink after your workout and that's easily an extra one pound per week. Only use this technique if you are weight training at a very high intensity.
  • Live The Motto, "Never Stop Eating" Did I hear you say, "But I'll throw up if I eat all day?" Maybe... Is it necessary? Of course not. But this is a part of pushing your body's threshold.
Wasif H

How Many Calories Per Day Does A Child Need? | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

  • hrough the age o
  • f 18, daily recommendations go up to 2,200 and 1,800,
  • If your child's level of physical exertion includes activities that equal walking at least 1.5 to 3 miles daily, your child will need about 200 to 400 extra calories depending on your child's age.
Gurkirat S

Eating after exercise - - 0 views

    • Gurkirat S
       
      It's important not to neglect your protein intake after excerise due to the fact that this will help strengthen muscles. For example, lean meant and hard boiled eggs are both good post-work out foods. You should also beware of the fats and sugars you are intaking. Remember after working out, you should aim to consume less than 15% fat.
Joti P

Help your teenagers make better fast-food choices | Dallas-Fort Worth Family Health New... - 0 views

  • Eating well is often hard for teens.
  • kids have after-school activities, or they may have a job, but it’s important to sit down and eat together as often as possible,” she says. “We know that when we sit down like that, we end up eating more fruits and vegetables.”
  • Shanley says teenagers just have to know — and act on — basic nutritional facts when they are ordering. As with everything else, fast food, if eaten at all, should be eaten in moderation, and the choices must be balanced.
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  • A lot of times we think a chicken sandwich is better, or a fish sandwich is healthier, but a lot of times those chicken or fish sandwiches are fried and not always the better choice,
  • Go green. Give some thought to ordering a side salad instead of the fries.
  • Skip the mocha-frappe-espresso-cino-with-whipped-cream coffee drink.
  • To increase your intake of other food groups at coffeehouses, try ordering some 100 percent fruit juice or fat-free milk, or try having a protein-rich egg on your bagel instead of cream cheese.
  • Step away from the soda.
  • account for as much as 10 percent of the typical teen’s daily calories.
  • When placing your order, consider water
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    Question number 5 
Aninder S

Obesity Silent Killer in India - YouTube - 0 views

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    The fact that obesity has become the number one reason of death, alongside malnutrition, is a frightening thought. Currently, in Canada, the number one cause of death is cancer, which is in many cases uncontrolled by the person who is diagnosed by it. But obesity, however, is a something we do to ourselves because we don't look after our bodies. And it is more difficult as well for people in India to find an alternative source to unhealthy food, because of the country's economic state. Perhaps with further government funding for health issues, the country might be able to work at one of it's major causes of deaths.
Aninder S

Extra Sleep Improves - 0 views

Extra Sleep Improves Athletic Performance: It's one thing to fall asleep during class because of boredom or loss of interest and not have the teacher notice, but during physical activities at scho...

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Aninder S

How to Make Homework - 0 views

How to Make Homework Less Work: Instead of complaining about the amount of homework you have try to just take a deep breath and making a plan for yourself that you can use to complete most of your...

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Joti P

Staying Motivated to Exercise | Keeper of the Home - 0 views

  • How can we stay motivated when life gets busy?
  • Get a big enough WHY
  • Having a strong reason for doing what we do, helps us get through the times when we don’t feel like doing whatever that thing is.
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  • The same is true for exercise. Just working out because you think you should, won’t keep you going for long. Think about why it is important.
  • Whatever your reason for exercising, keep it in mind.
  • Communicate it to a friend.
  • Write it in a journal.
  • certainly worth the brief discomfort you may feel during your workout!
  • Set small goals and challenges
  • Since my goal was clear and could be achieved quickly, I was able to see it through.
  • it is fun to challenge yourself to do something new.
  • Along the same lines, it is nice to do a particular type of workout for a set amount of time. I like to do six or twelve week plans.
  • Vary your workouts.
  • It is also helpful to vary the type of exercise you do throughout the week
  • Remember: Find an exercise you enjoy.
  • Find something you enjoy and you will have the workout battle much less often.
  • Be consistent.
  • easier to exercise on a regular basis than haphazardly.
  • When you are consistent the body adapts and changes.
  • workout becomes less tiring and more enjoyable.
  • Don’t rely on motivation.
  • important not to fall into the motivation trap. We must be aware of the fact that we will not be motivated every day.
  • remember our why and choose to workout even when we really don’t feel like it.
  • encourage you to carve out a little time each day to really get moving.
  • Just find something you can do consistently and before long you’ll be feeling good!
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    (.org) site and has some relible information for question # 9 
Joti P

Benefits Of Healthy Eating For Maintaining A Healthy Body - 0 views

  • There are many benefits of healthy eating including increased vitality and energy
  • one of the most important benefits of eating healthy foods is weight control and protection from disease.
  • Top 5 Benefits Of Eating A Healthy Diet
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  • Weight Management.
  • Better Skin Tone.
  • Increased Energy.
  • Individuals that eat the wrong foods or eat at the wrong times are always complaining of tiredness.
  • you will feel more energetic and in due course your rate of metabolism increases as well.
  • Protection from Diet-Related Disease.
  • effect of a healthy diet in the protection from diseases may not be immediately apparent.
  • In fact, you may never realize what health problems you may have developed had you not followed a healthy diet
  • useful in the management of adult onset diabetes, heart problems, high blood pressure and high cholesterol as well as other health issues.
  • Better Sleep Patterns.
  • If you eat the right size portions of healthy foods at the right time
  • find that you tend to sleep better in the night since the body is not busy trying to digest and excrete toxins found in junk foods.
  • You will begin to feel much healthier in no time!
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    Good specific examples on the benefit of healthy living. 
Gurkirat S

Should I be having protein bars, after I workout? - 1 views

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    There are good protein bars for you and bad protein bars. To distinguish the difference, good protein bars would contain things like less sugar and have high carbohyrdrates and proteins. But something that is even better than protein bars, is protein shakes because shakes are digested faster by your body than solid food. Also you have more control over the protein shake than a bar, due to the fact, you can make your protein shake from scratch and know what's being put into it. Only good thing about protein bars is that they are convienent when you don't have time to whip up a protein shake. Another way is you don't need to have protein bars nor shakes, you can simply take natural alternatives like nuts, which are high in protein, healthy and convienent too.
Anita B

Bodybuilding.com - Warming Up To A Great Workout! - 0 views

    • Anita B
       
      When you are warming for strength, you should always start off slow, due to the fact, you do not want to pull a muscle right to start. When you are doing pull-ups, make sure you are doing the right form. 
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