Lets have Cauliflower Rice to lose weight!

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If you are into healthy eating, then cauliflower is for you. You may have already heard all the rave about cauliflower rice, or mashed cauliflower, pizza bases made up of cauliflower and even cauliflower flour. Its a versatile vegetable. And it cant be substituted by any other veggie it seems.

One major reason behind all this hype about cauliflower is that its low carb and got lesser calories. Like, a 100 gram of cauliflower rice or mash got only 25 calories while cooked white rice got 140 calories for 100 gram. Also cauliflower keeps you full for hours, so you wont feel hungry.

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An easy way to get cauliflower rice is to cut off the cauliflower’s head. That way you will get the mock cauliflower rice. However, soon UK will have Cauliflower rice launched nationwide. Gem Misa would be heading the initiative who has been a fan of cauliflower rice or Cauli-Rice for a long time but found it a difficult task to accomplish with family and especially little ones around.

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Gem Misa says that the taste of Cauli-Rice is fine and is just the same as that of rice. It got a shelf-life of 1 year. The other alternative in the market is the cauliflower couscous by Tesco which is presently available in the international food market, but it got a shelf-life of only 2 days. Cauli-Rice needs to be just cooked in the microwave or stir fried lightly and it would be ready to be consumed.

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How to get sexy toned abs for crop tops

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Crop Tops are a must have outfit in every girl’s closet this season. So whether you wear a bikini or not, you would still want to possess those killer abs. Crash diet is no longer IN. These days, one needs to have a balanced diet and work out well in order to tone the abs. So, here we shall discuss about 6 exercises which can give you super toned hot abs.

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Side Shaper – This exercise not only shapes the sides but trims the waistline, reducing the love handles.

You have to position yourself on the floor on your one side with hips touching the floor. Now, just bend the bottom leg and put it backside. Put the bottom elbow on the floor, and extend your top leg straight and parallel to the floor. Slowly, bend the top knee and bring it close to the chest, but keep it parallel to the floor all the time. Extend it back to the same position when you started and keep repeating. Then roll over to the other side, and do the same move for the other leg. Minimum 10 times repetition should be good enough for each leg.

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Single Towel Slider – This exercise strengthens the core that is the muscles on your pelvis, abdomen, lower back and hips. This would also help to achieve a sexy six pack abs. This move will also help to shape the chest and hamstrings.

You need to get into the tabletop position by placing your hands under the shoulders and the knees under hips. Now, slowly extend the legs behind you, keep back straight, abs tight and don’t move your head much. Then put a small hand towel under the toes. Bend the knees and bring it underneath your chest, sliding the towel as you do this, along the floor. Extend the legs again to the position from where you started and repeat. Switch legs too. A maximum of 10 repetition for both legs should be fine.

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Crunch – This is a new kind of crunch. You need to sit in such a manner that the upper torso and thighs make a V shape. Lower your legs, cross them and lift. Take a 5 pound dumbbell between both hands, swinging it left to right and then back. Bring the ball across the body while being in the V shape. 15 repetitions should be sufficient.

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Leg Crunches – Bend your knees and lie on your back. Place a 3 pound dumbbell between feet. Place your hands with palms down at the side of your hips or beneath the hips. Concentrate on the lower abs and bring your knees towards the chest while lifting the hips, head and shoulders slightly. Return to the similar position from where you started. Repeat for at least 20 times.

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Scale Pose – This move is helpful not only for core and arm but also for pelvic floor.

Cross your legs and sit. Place your hands with palms facing floor, next to your hips. Tighten your pelvic floor (as if you need to urinate and just holding it). Put entire force in your hands and lift your lower body off from the floor. Hold for 3 seconds and get back to the original position. If at first, you cant lift your entire lower body, you can just lift the butt, placing your feet on the ground. 3 repetitions should be good for the first week.

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Exercises for Inner Thighs

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Fitness has suddenly seemed to take precedence over every other thing with more and more people heading up towards fitness centers to lose their excess body weight. Obesity has given way to a fat free slim body and heavy pounds have carved a way for six pack abs and size zero figures. But even after exercising heavily on treadmills or jogging spots, there are particular body areas from where the fat never tends to go. For Women, inner thighs are one such area where most of the fat gets accumulated and whatever is being done to tone up the area, results in a failure. Not anymore! With these simple exercises for inner thigh, you can easily lose fat steadily:

1.     The butterfly exercise: This exercise helps to tone the inner thighs like none other. You need to sit straight on a mat and then by holding the feet, try to bring them closer to your body by using your hands. Then by placing the hands on the thighs, gently push the feet on the ground below and continue doing it for ten rounds. You will feel the stretch after every pull and push.

2.     Scissor Kicks: Scissor Kicks can be termed as one of the most powerful inner thigh exercises. Lie down on the mat and keep your hands at the side of the hips with the palms facing upwards. Now raise both the legs up and make a forty five degree angle from the floor. Now spread both the legs as wide as possible and then swiftly cross them. Repeat the exercises with uncrossing the legs and then slowly place the legs back on the mat. Do this for twenty sets.

3.     Leg Lift: Lie on the floor while resting your body on one side. Now rest your top leg on the floor and extend the bottom leg. Now lift the bottom leg up from the ground as much as possible and keep it there for some time. Then place it down. Repeat the exercise for ten sets.

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4.     Squat: Hold weights in two hands and spread the legs at shoulder width. Now squat down as much as possible and hold the position for a few seconds. Repeat this for ten seconds.

5.     Press Thighs: Stand straight and lift one leg up. Now press one thigh against the other as much as possible. Hold on the position for some times and repeat this for ten sets.

6.     Circles: Lie down on the mat and raise your left leg up while keeping the right leg grounded. Now make circles in the air with the left leg at least five times and repeat the same with the other leg. Do these set at least ten times every day.

These exercises for inner thighs are specially designed to remove the extra fat from the thigh muscles making them stronger and tighter so that you will never need to think twice before picking your favorite jeans or dress. The inner thighs exercises mentioned are simple and can be done without any equipment at the convenience of home. All you need to do is be patient and persistent and you will see the results in no time.

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Diet to Reduce Belly Fat

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However much we try hard to get flat belly, we have failed again and again. Losing the few extra kilos is not so hard, but achieving a flat tummy is not so easy. The fat around the belly is really hard to get rid of, and it takes a schedule of rigorous exercises and strict diet plan to reduce belly fat.

Many of us believe that there are some diets which can help us to shed those extra fat around the belly. Its true! If you are looking for such belly slimming diets, go through the entire article.

Some of the food items are categorised and put aside as they are believed to be adding on weight. But here’s the truth.

Oil : Yes we think of oil to be an evil while we are on the process of losing weight. But don’t be surprise as you get to know that fat in fact saves us from sudden pangs of hunger! So, you need to take fat daily in your meal, but in appropriate quantities. Go for canola or olive oils, instead of the vegetable oils which are having trans-fat.

Dairy Products : While we are losing weight, we avoid the intake of dairy products completely or restrict it. But a miniscule amount of fat can help you in getting the belly fat reduced – yes this is absolutely true!

Dairy products do have calcium, which breaks down fat depositories and also prevents them from getting formed again. Just opt for fatless or low fat dairy products.

Cheese : Cheese can help you to gain weight or lose weight depending on the type of cheese. Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is low calorie and contains calcium. This prevents formation of fat and also breaks down fat deposition. This type of cheese also has protein which prevents us from getting sudden hunger pangs.

Nuts : Munching few nuts everyday can keep hunger at bay. Don’t buy the salted nuts, only the plain ones. Nuts can keep you more satisfied than rice cakes. But don’t take nuts in excessive amount, just moderate quantities.

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So, now you already now that those food items which have been always tagged as ‘belly fat contributor’ are actually not so. Now we give a list of food items which will definitely help to lose belly fat.

Oatmeal : Waking up in the morning, we suddenly crave for a lot of food. This indicates a decrease in the blood sugar levels.

A bowl of oatmeal can you help you to stop the food craving and also bring the blood sugar level to normalcy. Oatmeal is fibre-rich, so you can take a bowl of oatmeal every morning, the plain oatmeal, without sugar.

Whole Grains : Whole grains is a source of healthy carbohydrate, it gives the body energy, and does not pile on fat. It also contains lot of fibre.

Green Vegetables : Green vegetables like broccoli, spinach contain fibres and are low in calories. A bowl full of vegetable salad if taken before meals, can help you to take lesser calorie afterwards, and still feel full.

Lean Meat & Fish : Lean meat contains protein in large quantity, so instead of cured meat, you should always eat lean meat. To lose belly fat, fishes like tuna or salmon are the best options. These fishes contain Omega 3.

Green Tea : Green tea contains antioxidants which boosts metabolism in body helping you to lose almost 260 calories in a day. Pick up tea bags instead of bottled teas. Put some ice cubes in your green tea which will refresh you while helping you to get rid of the bulging tummy.

Protein Powder : A cup of protein drink everyday can help you to get relief from the tummy fat. Protein powder contains amino acid which reduces fat and builds muscles. You can mix the protein powder with milk, yogurt, or juice and enjoy the health drink.

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Enjoy monsoon at home while staying fit!

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Its monsoon outside, while its fun inside! I have reviewed a lot of products these days, so just for a change, here’s an article on fitness. Now, have you ever faced problems going to a gym while getting splashed with rain and muddy water? Well if thats the case, and you having a big big frown on your face, we have got a solution to this trouble of yours. Here’s a list of a few excercises which you can do at home, while giving gyms a miss and yet staying perfectly in shape!

Spot Jogging is a wonderful option which helps in warming up. Just you need to lift your knees and then hit back the ground, while moving your arms and legs as if you are running. And you can lose 215 calories if you do 30 minutes of spot jogging.

Skipping is the best option if you are looking for a cardio workout. It improves coordination as well as flexibilty. It helps not only in building bones but also shapes up your sides, hips and thighs. You can burn almost 560 calories in one hour by skipping.

Strength training at home is one alternative. Just get a nice set of dumbbells. Incase you dont have dumbbells, filled up water bottles is another option. You are going to burn 200 calories in an hour by strength training.

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Plank is a great excercise where you just need to be in a push-up position by bending your arms and moving towards the floor. Now extend your arms and hold the position for 30 seconds. This will tone up your abs, back ans stabiliser muscles. Per hour you can burn 350 calories.

Yoga helps in uniting the mind, body and soul! Surya Namaskar is the best yoga form. Yoga relaxes your body while making you much more flexible, and you can burn upto 280 calories in one hour.

Pilates can develop your body through graceful movements, core strength and flexibility. At home you can practise mat pilates. The hundred is one of the mat pilates which promotes breathing and circulation of blood. This helps in burning 260 calories in just an hour.

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Throw away Sagginess - Be Fit And Younger!

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Loss in weight suddenly over a short term and in an unhealthy manner results in sagging skin. The sagging of skin happens in unwanted and wrong areas in human body. The expanded skin and the beneath fat are lost due to quick weight loss which makes stretch marks and sags the skin. The loose skin is not pleasant in seeing and needs maintenance. The loose skin provides a lanky feeling and worst effect after losing more kilos of weight. There are many tips and ideas to avoid sagging of skin after a sudden loss in weight.

The sagging skin gives a feeling of being overweight even after losing many kilos. The tightening makes the person feel comfortable and also fit into perfect sized clothes. The weight should not be reduced suddenly and also an increase and decrease in weight of more than 10 kilos should not be frequently done. Scrubbers can be used to scrub the sagged skin after the weight loss. Massage therapy, certain creams, wraps, drinking more water and daily exercises can reduce the sagginess in  skin. The sagging mainly happens in stomach, upper arms, shoulder and lower thighs. At worst cases, a minor surgery or plastic surgery can remove the sagging in skin. 

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Yoga To Look Hot In Your Beach Wear

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Whenever we plan a holiday on beach we want to look stunningly beautiful in a swim suit. So extra fat should not show up on thighs , buttocks, legs  and the rest of the body. So Yoga is to be done so as to get a curvy, sexy and a proper shape.

1. For Abs-

Naukasana- strengthens muscles , abs

                     Lie on back

                     Raise legs by 45 degree

                     Raise  body along with arms to stretch , try to reach toes.

                     Do for 10 seconds, 10 times repeatedly

Kati naukasana- works on muscles on sides

                     Balance neck with one palm , reach left toe with right hand and vice-versa.

Halasana - strengthens inner thighs , abdomen

                      Lie on back

                      Support  lower back with palms

                      Raise feet at 90 degree angle with ground

                       Bend legs backward , reach behind head

                        Do 10 times repeatedly

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2. For Calf, thigh-

Veerbhadrasana- strengthens calf , thigh muscles

                        Stand with feet up to three feet apart.

                        Turn left foot outwards

                        Raise arms, join palms, form a namaste above head

                        Twist body to left

                         Do 8 times repeatedly

Half bridge -strengthens spine, thighs

                         Lie on back , bend knees with feet placing a feet apart

                         Put palms on ground , raise hips and  lower back off ground

                         After 10 seconds bring lower hips to original position

                         Do 10 times repeatedly

3. Buttocks-        Standing with feet at shoulder width apart

                        Bend body forward, raise left leg behind, extend right arm forward

                        Do for 10 seconds , 12 times repeatedly

4. Back –

Dhanurasana- Lie on stomach , chin on the floor

                        Bend both legs at knees, toe should point towards head

                        Raise arms, reaching out, hold toes while raising chin, chest off the floor.

                        Do for 10 seconds , 10 times repeatedly.

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All You Wanna Know About ATKINS DIET!

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Atkins Diet is the diet to reduce the fat content in the body. It is the diet to limit

carbohydrate consumption. It is created by Dr. Robert Atkins and is officially called as

Atkins Nutritional Approach. Initially, he applied this diet to himself in order to reduce

his own overweight body. Being successful, he popularized this diet vide a series of

books. His first book is ‘Dr. Atkin’s Diet Revolution’ and it is released in the year 1972.

His continuous research and interaction with the concerned helped him to improve

his diet program, though he maintained his original concept unaltered. The same is

reflected in his subsequent book releases. His second book is named as ‘Dr. Atkins

New Diet Revolution’.

The success behind Atkins Diet is the health conscious involved in every human. The

reason is every dieter’s aim is to reduce his weight effectively and to stop his diet

control once for all. Here, concerning to this, Dr. Atkins provided the diet that is natural,

easy to follow and tasty to consume. Though it is a long term process, yet the result

seems to be evident at every stage.

Unlike others, Dr. Atkins believes that eating fat content doesn’t not make your body

fat so long you permit your body to burn the same. Here lies the secret of Atkins Diet.

Weight loss via weight maintenance and without undue hunger.

Atkins Diet comprises food containing proteins, fats and fiber. This consumption

helps in producing less insulin. Further, consumption of high fiber foods helps in slow

conversion of the same into glucose. Blood sugar level and energy level remains steady

for more time. This helps to be less hunger at the time of meals and the food intake

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normally be less though not fewer.

The Atkins diet is designed basing on the working of body’s metabolism. According to

him, eating the right food at the right time improves body’s metabolism activity, handling

fat in specific. He recommends to eat fewer carbohydrate foods and more high fibre

vegetables. By consuming the same, the body takes the fat, including the ones already

available in the body, as its primary fuel source instead of carbohydrate foods.

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How to fight obesity while living the urban life

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Obesity has taken over the society , especially urban middle class ,like an epidemic . Present day life style is a  great catalyst in nourishing its roots. Now it is the wake-up time to counter this epidemic and to ensure to create a healthy society because a healthy society is made of healthy people and as we know ,it is imperative that the healthy body has a healthy mind which has the most important role to play in the human life and ,thereby,in the social development.

For this purpose ,there are different ways to curb obesity like Ayurveda , surgical as well as physical exercises. All these forms make the excessive fat the real culprit to create obesity. Though ,fat is necessary to release energy for the body functions, its excess cause the obesity.

 Apart from all these ways ,there are certain tips to fight obesity while living normally our day-to-day life .These are as:-

    - First we should consult a doctor to help us reduce the weight .

    - Keep ourselves motivated to lose weight and make some short term realistic goals.

    - Keep strict vigil on our own eating habits and calorie intake .

    -Cut down the intake of high fats and sugar .

    -Indulge in the physical activities which suits to us .

    -Besides that, aerobic exercises, such as, jogging , swimming and cycling will also do.

    -Yoga ,especially Pranayam,under the watchful eyes of a trainer, is a very important way to burn the fat and keep the body as well as mind fit.

    - Sleeping for lesser periods,especially in the afternoon ,help increase the burning of calories.

    - Healthy sex is also one of the most important methods which reduces obesity and keep the person fit.

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            In a nutshell ,there are many ways to fight the obesity, but , above all , the most important is that one should stay motivated to reduce weight and keep oneself fit. Only this way, we can successfully fight the obesity in urban life.

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HOME REMEDIES TO GET RID OF CELLULITE

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It is a well known fact that women across the world are extremely conscious of their looks and appearance. They pay a lot of attention to their overall personality. Cellulite deposition has become a major problem for women of today. The main cause of this being unhealthy lifestyle and hormonal changes associated with post pubertal period. Just like all the beauty related problems the concern for cellulite is no exception. Women in foreign countries rely on medicines for the reduction of cellulite and may even go for surgeries. But Indians being the citizens of a country of traditional values find most of the cures for their ailments at home utilizing the precious knowledge of their elders. Cellulite reduction has not been left untouched by the charisma of home remedies. These home remedies have proven to be immensely effective against all odds without causing any side effects.

One of the most successful remedies for cellulite reduction is the application of a mixture of hot cocoa with honey on the affected areas for twenty minutes. It has a very effective positive outcome and helps reduce cellulite to a great extent within a few days.

Yet another cure is consumption of apple cider vinegar with honey in water. It reduces the appearance of cellulite to a great extent.

Applying a mixture of fennel and rosemary essential oil with almond petrol on the affected areas also catalyses the reduction of cellulite.

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Besides the aforesaid home remedies, minimal use of coffee and soft drinks also supports the process of cellulite reduction.

Last but not the least, proper diet and exercise is a boon in disguise for all the health related problems. We should try to maintain a healthy lifestyle to stay fit forever.

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LOONY FUNNY FITNESS TRENDS

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People have become fitness conscious nowadays. They pay more and more attention on their fitness. There are a few fitness trends people are adopting to have a healthy and smarter figure. Have look at five craziest fitness activities which are in vogue.

 Daring to become bare:

Man is in his natural state when he is without clothes. Toning the bare body is a good fitness exercise. What it needs is privacy where no one can see you. But people dare to become bare in presence of others and do nude yoga and exercise.

 Ariel Yoga:

This is anti gravity fitness activity. One stands on his head pointing his legs skywards. It includes some acrobatics and gymnastic activities in the air which is helpful for stressed joints.

Whirling on Karaoke:

Singing is always a good exercise. Coupled with dancing, it works wonder. It involves stationary cycling and people sing along with microphone handed around the room. Whirling with karaoke is very good for fitness. It relieves the muscles of the body and brain. It relieves the calves and thighs if done properly. It is a recreation as well.  

Pole dancing and burlesque dance:

 Pole dancing brings to mind sensuousness. But here it is not sensuous stuff. It is great for fitness. It maintains body flexibility and what is crucial for fitness is the flexibility. It works wonder for the abs. It involves rhythmic movements such as spin and hang, dance acrobatically, climb and diving.  It is worth doing as it makes the body beautiful. The burlesque dance enhances the self confidence as well as fitness level.

 
Hula Hoops:

 It is another craziest fitness activity. It helps reduce the tummy fat and become slim. It involves swinging with hoops around the waist. It involves hopping and helps in losing enough of extra weight.

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