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Why Women Should Lift Weights

Su — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:30:37 +0000

There is a common misconception amongst us women out there that lifting heavy weights will make us big. This is not so. Physiologically we do not possess enough of the manly stuff (testosterone) to produce muscles of considerable size. In fact, lifting weights will give us a toned and tight looking physique that most cardio-only gym bunnies will be jealous of.

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Diet Tip of the Week: Drink Lots Of Water

Sean — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:53:25 +0000

Water is arguably more important to humans than food, as two thirds of human body weight is composed of water. Water is required for circulation and respiration, it is also necessary in the process of converting food to energy.

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Diet Tip of the Week: Soup and Tuna

Sean — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:31:11 +0000

We have all been guilty at some point of skipping lunch or eating something we would usually not want to from a cafe or cafeteria through lack of choice. With all the good intentions in the world it is not always possible with our hectic lifestyles to make and prepare sandwiches the night before work. As we all know sandwiches from a shop are often expensive and a little disappointing.

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Nutrition Tip of the Week: Don’t Skip Breakfast

Sean — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:48:30 +0000

Too many people these days skip breakfast, using the excuse that they are too busy. In truth, most people who skip breakfast do so on purpose thinking it will help them lose weight, but this could not be further from the truth.

Using the excuse of “lack of time” or “too busy” is not credible, everyone can get up 10 minutes earlier to put some cereal and milk in a bowel. Even if your sleep is that important, or you have only had a few hours, a Tupperware container with cereal and milk can be taken and eaten on the bus, the tube or even at the traffic lights in the car. I personally have done this numerous times following late working evolutions where my sleep has been a priority, however, I have always ensured I have had my breakfast.