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3.28.10

Advice from Great Men.

"If a man earnestly seeks a righteous life,

his first act of abstinence is from animal food..."

COUNT LEO TOLSTOY (1828-1910)

Russian novelist and philosopher

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"The gods created certain kinds of beings

to replenish our bodies...

they are the trees and the plants and the seeds."

PLATO (circa 428-347 B.C.)

Greek philosopher

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"My refusing to eat meat occasioned an inconveniency,

and I have been frequently chided for my singularity.

But my light repast allows for greater progress,

for greater clearness of head and quicker comprehension."

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706-1790)

American statesman, inventor and author

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"The eating of meat extinguishes

the seed of great compassion."

The BUDDHA (circa 563-483 B.C.)

Indian avatar

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"The animals share with us

the privilege of having a soul."

PYTHAGORAS (circa 582-507 B.C.)

Greek philosopher, mathematician, mystic

"Father of Vegetarianism"

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"Every man who has ever been earnest to preserve

his higher or poetic faculties in the best condition,

has been particularly inclined to abstain from animal food."

HENRY DAVID THOREAU (1817-1862)

American author, poet, and naturalists

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It is very significant

that some of the most

thoughtful and cultured men

are partisans of a pure vegetable diet."

MAHATMA GANDHI (1869-1948)

Hindu pacifist, spiritual leader

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"The obligations of law and equity reach only to mankind;

but kindness and beneficence should be extended

to the creatures of every species,

and these will flow from the breast of a true man,

as streams that issue from the living fountain."

PLUTARCH (46-120 AD.)

Greek philosopher and moralist

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The time will come when men such as I

will look upon the murder of animals

as they now look upon the murder of men."

LEONARDO DA VINCI (1425-1519)

Italian sculptor, artist and inventor

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Nothing will benefit human health

and increase chances for survival of life on earth

as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet."

ALBERT EINSTEIN (1879-1955)

German-born American physicist

1921 Nobel Prize Winner

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3.19.10

3 Ways to Burn Belly Fat!

The best way to burn belly fat is a shock to most men and women. Even most personal trainers usually guess, �Crunches�, �Situps�, or �aerobic cardio� as the best way to lose stomach fat. But none of those work best, or even work at all!

In fact, I often get asked, What�s the best way to burn fat and lose my belly? Do aerobics work better than interval training? Does resistance training help at all? What should I eat to lose stomach fat? All of those are common questions.

And now here�s the truth. Cardio is not the best way to burn fat. In fact, I�ve met very few people who have successfully used cardio to lose stomach fat. And most of those people were young men, and anything works for them when they want to burn fat.

If you want to lose stomach fat fast, you need to increase the intensity of your workout by using both resistance training and interval training to lose stomach fat.

Australian researchers, such as Professor Steve Boucher, even believe that interval training can lead to a spot reduction of belly fat. That�s something that no amount of abdominal training can do!

While bodybuilders and young guys without any cares in the world can spend an hour a day on cardio � and sometimes get results � men and women who only have 45 minutes, 3 times per week for exercise just can�t depend on slow cardio workouts to burn belly fat.

Let�s take a look at the perfect workout plan to get you maximum fat burning results in minimum workout time.

Here are the keys. First, start with a circuit of bodyweight exercises to prepare your body for a fat burning workout. This should only take 5 minutes.

Follow that up with supersets of resistance training using multi-muscle exercises for maximum metabolism boosting. This works so much for post-exercise calorie burning than slow cardio workouts. That will lead to more belly fat burning as well.

After 15 minutes of resistance training, finish with 15-20 minutes of interval training. Use a warmup, then do a few intervals, and then cool-down. You don�t need a lot of intervals to get great fat burning results.

With that workout schedule, you�ll be in and out of the gym in 45 minutes, three times per week.

Compare that to what most people do, which is run, jog, cycle or use the cardio machines for 45 minutes straight. Sure, that will burn calories, but it doesn�t build a better body.

Men and women love the fast fat burning results they get from short burst exercise sessions. Your body was not meant to run marathons. Instead, it was meant to perform quick bursts of exercise, and that is why resistance training and interval training sculpt a better body than long, slow cardio.

The best way to lose stomach fat is to use the following three exercise methods.

1) Bodyweight circuit training to warm-up the body

2) Resistance training supersets to boost the metabolism

3) Interval training to burn belly fat

Put those three, short exercise methods together into one great belly fat burning workout if you want to lose stomach fat fast!

by FITNESS on MARCH 18, 2010

2.3.10

Interval Training Marthas Vineyard/ Fitness, Health

Lack of time is the number one reason people give for not exercising. And lack of results once they do start exercising isn�t far behind. Interval training is a great solution for both of these common problems.

Interval training involves alternating short bursts of intense activity with what is called active recovery, which is typically a less-intense form of the original activity.

Interval training can help you avoid injuries that often accompany non-stop, repetitive activity, and provides the opportunity to increase your intensity without burning yourself out in a matter of minutes.

Find your own style of interval training , training that does not involve specifically or accurately measured intervals. Instead, intervals are based on your needs and perceptions. In other words, how you feel determines the length and speed of each interval.

Advantages of Intervals

Interval training utilizes the body�s two energy-producing systems: the aerobic and the anaerobic. The aerobic system is the one that allows you to walk or run for several miles and uses oxygen to convert carbohydrates from various sources throughout the body into energy.

The anaerobic system, on the other hand, draws energy from carbohydrates stored in the muscles (in the form of glycogen) for short bursts of activity such as sprinting, jumping or lifting heavy objects. This system does not require oxygen, nor does it provide enough energy for more than the briefest of activities. And its by-product, lactic acid, is responsible for that achy, burning sensation in your muscles that you feel after running up several flights of stairs, for example. Now is the time just start of slow, do what you can and soon you will be running jumping and singing in a body that is happy and healthy!

April 5th is our next camp on Marthas Vineyard learn and create your own interval plan,laugh and have fun with other fantastic like minded women while learning what your body is really capable of. Get in touch now and sign-up! You will be so glad you did.

Nisa

1.27.10

Winter Exercise Can Lift Your Spirits

Creativity will help you stick to your workout routine, even in foul weather

Winter can put a chill on even the most enthusiastic exerciser's plans. It's hard to get motivated to go jogging when you have to sidestep icy patches. And who wants to go to the gym when you have to scrape the ice off the windshield first? But sticking to your exercise program throughout the colder months is beneficial for multiple reasons, experts say. Not only can physical activity lift your spirits during days of limited sunlight, it can help make sure you're in good shape when it's time to pull out those shorts and bathing suits again.

To exercise safely in more challenging conditions, you may need to make some adjustments to your routine,

A change in weather should bring a change to your mindset, As temperatures get colder... you need to have a winter sports strategy.When exercising outdoors, it's important to dress properly.

Wear layers that you can peel off as necessary. Ideally, the layer closest to your skin should be made of a breathable wicking material and not sweat-absorbing cotton. Then add a layer of fleece or cotton for warmth and, finally, a windbreaker or waterproof outer layer.

Make sure you've adequately insulated your extremities. The face, fingers and toes are most likely to get frostbitten. Pain or tingling in your ears, fingers or toes is a sign that it's time to come in from the cold.

And don't forget a hat. Substantial body heat is lost through your head.

Though you may feel less thirsty in cold weather, continue to drink water while exercising. Avoid caffeine and alcohol-based beverages, which can contribute to dehydration.

If you run in the dark, wear reflective clothing so that drivers can see you.

Warming up is extra important when it's cold outside. Before leaving home, do some stretching and other exercises to limber up. Once outside, start with some brisk walking before beginning to jog.

Also watch out for overuse injuries. Indoor surfaces such as gym floors or concrete can be hard on the knees and can worsen overuse issues.

If the winter blues have extended to your feelings about exercise, get creative. Find an indoor pool or go to that Pilates class you've been wanting to try. Ice skating and cross-country skiing burn lots of calories. And there's nothing like a snowball fight with your kids to get your heart pumping.

3.20.09

Let's Talk diet.

Ok let's talk diet..it's time to get real about food! Dairy is the devil period don't eat or drink it! ALL Meat,Fish, Poultry no good they are acid and the more acid foods you eat the more your body has to protect itself with extra FAT!

I highly recommend a diet rich in green veggies (alkaline foods) whole grains, sprouted is the best. Also drink your water,,,, It works for me, Try it! It just depends on how badly you want it.

Get the Book "The Ph Miracle for weight loss" by Dr and Shelly Young. Good luck and Get Nisafit!!!

Nisa

12.18.08

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2.25.06

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