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by: Diana Keuilian If you have ever found yourself pondering this question, you are not alone. Millions of freshmen across the nation struggle with weight gain each year as they adjust to college life, and quite often this weight gain comes as an unpleasant surprise as they return home and step on the scale at Thanksgiving or Christmas. So in this time when college weight gain has become almost as inevitable as term end finals how do you, the college student, know if you are gaining the freshman fifteen? 1. Have the contents of your diet changed since entering college? Calorie laden cafeteria food, greasy fast food, and cheesy pizzas often become staples in the diet of a college student. When you lived at home chances are that your parents served well-balanced, nutritious meals. Once arriving at college, however, your diet can skyrocket in extra fat and calories resulting in weight gain. 2. Have you been eating more since entering college? Buffet style cafeterias and late night snacks increase the total calories that you eat each day. When you consider the fact that one pound equals 3,500 calories, and extra 500 calories each day will be an extra pound gained each week. 3. Has your activity level decreased since entering college? Hectic class schedules, part time jobs, and social activities often dominate your days, leaving no time for the gym. You may have played on a sports team in High School or participated in some other organized activity that now has no place in your schedule. This decrease in activity will end up showing around your waistline. Did you answer yes to one or more of the above questions? If so, then chances are that you are on your way to gaining the Freshman Fifteen. But wait! You don t have to follow in the footsteps of the millions of college freshmen who gain this unwanted weight each year. By making yourself aware of the causes of this traditional weight gain you have already won half of the battle. To ensure that you don t gain extra weight, take control of your eating habits by eating nutritional, well-balanced meals and exercise regularly. For more information on avoiding college weight gain, visit www.AvoidTheFreshman15.com. About the author: Diana Keuilian, Certified P2024nal Trainer, and author of Avoid The Freshman Fifteen , has a proven method for avoiding college weight gain. Visit www.AvoidTheFreshman15.comto learn more. She is also the head Fitness Trainer for the nation s leading online fitness site www.HitechPersonalFitness.comand board member of www.HitechTrainer.comLearn more at www.Keuilian.com

by: Paul Callis In my time I have been an international competitive swimmer, ranked number 1 in the UK, in the top 20 worldwide, represented England, and won medals at World level. Having been in the environment of top class athletes, and everyday healthy people, I have become very knowledgeable in the area of nutrition and fitness. Still maintaining regular fitness and excellent nutritional levels, I regularly converse with many people of all types of fitness levels. The majority, at fitness centers, are obese and vastly over weight, constantly looking for ways to lose weight. Spending years training in public, and seeing bodily changes on a day to day basis, I have become very familiar with Hoodia Gordonii, and have seen rapid improvements, that have in turn had life changing effects on people, and all for the better. You may be wondering what Hoodia Gordonii is, and may have heard from the newspapers and television. It is grown in the Kalahari Desert region of South Africa, Hoodia Gordonii is an all-natural appetite suppressant, derived from a cactus-like plant with prickly spikes. Scientists have been researching the Hoodia plant for almost a decade, and have found it to be completely free of harmful side effects. The active ingredient in Hoodia Gordonii, the molecule known as P57, imitates the effects that glucose has on your brain, signaling that you are full. Your brain has what is called a Hypothalamus. This part of your brain controls your appetite. When you eat, the glucose levels in your body rise. As these levels go up, the hypothalamus sends off a signal to your cells to stop eating. This is when you start to feel full. Hoodia Gordonii's molecule, P57, tells your brain the same exact thing, even if you haven't eaten a bite. By mimicking the effects of glucose on your brain, the hypothalamus starts to send messages to your cells which in turn, make you feel full. Paul Callis is extremely knowledgeable in the field of sports and nutrition in the UK . Paul s passion for swimming in his earlier years, helped him achieve world medals and gain great knowledge and understanding in all aspects of looking after the human body, eating correctly to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and discovering what does and does not help with weight loss. About the author: You can visit Paul s web site, and read his recommendations and advice at http://www.hoodiagordonii1.com

by: Kathy Burns-Millyard from The Health and Fitness Information Network http://www.health-and-fitness-information.com Most of us know that smoking is indeed a habit that can have many serious implications on our health, but there's a tendency to view the problem lightly. It's important though, that every smoker be aware of the facts concerning smoking. So here are some eye openers for you... The World Health Organization has been studying smoking trends and statistical patterns across the globe and has come up with the following statistics: A good deal of variation exists from one part of the world to another. Many more women smoke in Eastern Europe than in East Asia and the Pacific Region. Eastern Europe itself has a particularly high rate of smoking, with up to 59 percent of adult males smoking. As with other substances of abuse, such as alcohol and cocaine, the global frequency of tobacco use varies by social class, historical era, and culture. Historically, smoking had been a pastime of the rich. This trend has changed dramatically in recent decades. It appears that economically advantaged men in wealthier countries have been smoking less. The more years of education you've had, the less likely you are to be a smoker. Most smokers begin early in life, before they are 25 years old. According to World Health Organization studies, the majority of smokers in affluent countries begin in their teens. A decline in the age of starting smoking has been observed worldwide. As a wannabe quitter, you're in excellent company. People all over the world are trying to quit and stay away from cigarettes. There appears to be a correlation between a country's standard of living, level of education, and income and the number of people who have quit smoking. The more and better-informed people are, the more likely they are to quit smoking. Current estimates are that over 1 billion people in the world smoke. (In other words, approximately one in three adults on the planet smokes.) The majority of these smokers reside in countries on the low end to the middle of the socioeconomic spectrum. Of this majority, about 80% live in low and middle income countries. The total number of smokers worldwide is expected to keep increasing. But are things in the USA any better? Not really, as you can see for yourself in the figures of National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics 2024 In the United States, an estimated 25.6 million men (25.2%) and 22.6 million women (20.7%) are smokers. These people are at higher risk of heart attack and stroke. The latest estimates for persons age 18 and older show: - Among whites, 25.1 percent of men and 21.7 percent of women smoke - Among black or African Americans, 27.6 percent of men and 18.0 percent of women smoke - Among Hispanics/Latinos, 23.2 percent of men and 12.5 percent of women smoke - Among Asians (only), 21.3 percent of men and 6.9 percent of women smoke - Among American Indians/Alaska Natives (only), 32.0 percent of men and 36.9 percent of women smoke Studies show that smoking prevalence is higher among those with 9-11 years of education (35.4 percent) compared with those with more than 16 years of education (11.6 percent). It's highest among persons living below the poverty level (33.3 percent). And These Figures Spell Death... One out of every five deaths is caused by tobacco An average of 400,000 Americans die each year from tobacco Tobacco is blamed for many serious pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases Tobacco and nicotine are some of the most potent carcinogens and are to blame for a majority of all cancers of the lung, trachea, bronchus, larynx, and esophagus Tobacco use also produces cancers in the pancreas, kidney, bladder, and cervix Impotency is sometimes to blame from addiction to nicotine because of its ability to reduce blood flow Smoking is an important risk factor for respiratory illnesses, causing 85,000 deaths per year from pulmonary diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pneumonia Children and adolescents who are active smokers will have increasingly severe respiratory illness, as they grow older Smoking during pregnancy causes about 5-6% of prenatal deaths, 17-26% of low-birth-weight births, and 7-10% of pre-term deliveries, and it increases the risk of miscarriage and fetal growth retardation Cigarettes are responsible for about 25% of deaths from residential fires, causing nearly 1,000 fire-related deaths and 3,300 injuries each year So, are you ready to try and quit smoking now? Visit http://www.health-and-fitness-information.com/Quit-Smoking/ to learn how you can finally quit smoking fast, easily, and all naturally! About the author: © 2004 Kathy Burns-Millyard and The Health and Fitness Information Network This article is provided courtesy of http://www.health-and-fitness-information.com- You may freely reprint this article on your website or in your newsletter provided this courtesy notice and the author name and URL remain intact.

by: Anthony Shelton When you purchase a Sole treadmill, you are buying quality, tradition and good reputation. The Sole Fitness Company is the maker of the Sole treadmill and they have been in the business of producing top-quality treadmills and exercise machines for over a decade. Sole have built a solid reputation by taking the time to invest in building exercise equipment that stands the test of time. When you buy an item as big as a treadmill, you want it to last. You at least want to feel as though you got your money s worth out of it. This can only happen if the treadmill is built well, if it is durable, sturdy and can withstand some of the light abuse that it will receive from the kids and the dog, as well as the tough workouts that you plan doing on it. Sole treadmills are built to withstand the every day knocks and bangs that daily life brings about. Such is the reputation of Sole exercise machines, they are the treadmill of choice in many of the worlds finest hotels. In fact, the Hilton hotels have installed and use only treadmills made by Sole Fitness. Many people do not know this, but Sole Fitness guarantees their treadmill motors for thirty years and their treadmill decks and frames for a complete lifetime. This is phenomenal! It definitely demonstrates that Sole machines and treadmills are built with quality components that last. Treadmills made by Sole are definitely considered to be top of the line and most models sell for over one thousand dollars. There are a variety of Sole models; fold away treadmills and non-foldable treadmills. One of the best exercise machines that Sole currently have on the market is the Sole F85 Treadmill. This is a fold up treadmill that is truly top of the line in every way. The F85 comes with all of the regular features like speed control, incline control and heart rate monitor. It also has pre-program workouts, it holds users of up to 400 pounds and even allows you to input your own customized workout routine. If you are serious about fitness this Sole treadmill is the treadmill for you. About the author: Visit our website and download our popular FREE ebook "It's fun to be thin" This book will motivate and inspire you to reach your fitness goals. http://www.a1-treadmills.com

by: Bob Hett A treadmill is a great way to get in shape or stay in shape. While many people go to the gym to use their treadmills, it makes sense to have one at home, too. But if you want a top of the line treadmill, you are going to have to pay top of the line prices for it. Like anything else, with treadmills, you get the quality you pay for, so spending money for a good treadmill is an excellent investment if you plan to use it regularly. One great option for finding an affordable treadmill is to consider purchasing a refurbished treadmill. A refurbished treadmill is a lot different than a used treadmill. A used treadmill is almost always in used shape, which means a major breakdown could happen at any time. With a used treadmill, often you have no idea what you are getting, and treadmill repairs can be very expensive. The motors alone can cost a small fortune. On the other hand, a refurbished or re-manufactured treadmill has been returned to the manufacturer, taken apart and totally rebuilt. Any older or worn-out parts have been replaced. It has been re-painted and made to look as good as new. The best part about re-manufactured exercise equipment is that it comes with a warranty, which is usually six months for parts and labor. If it doesn t come with a warranty, don t buy it. Any reputable company selling this kind of equipment should offer a warranty of some kind. For instance, a Precor treadmill can run $4995 for a new one. By searching online at reliable online sites that sell refurbished exercise equipment, there are plenty for sale for between $2550 to $3325. Precor is just one of the brands that makes and distributes quality exercise equipment that is intended for use at fitness centers or for the fitness enthusiast. This is a great way to buy your favorite treadmill at the gym for your own home at a discounted price. It is nice to know that this type of equipment looks as good as new and is going to provide dependable service while getting it for a sale price. There s nothing better than that for someone who wants to have a treadmill at home to stay in shape on days when you can t or don t want to go out to your local fitness center. So, when looking for a refurbished treadmill, it makes sense to check that it comes with a warranty, and that it has actually been re-manufactured by the company. Do some comparison shopping, and check online ratings for the best treadmills in this category and reputable places to buy them. You could be running or walking on your own top of the line treadmill in no time. About the author: Bob Hett makes it easy to find the treadmill information you are looking for. Get the answers that you are seeking by visiting http://www.treadmillsreview.info

by: Marcus Peterson Although the jogging fad of the 1970s has long subsided, many people exercise to stay in shape. Many people work out in public gyms, but an increasing number exercise at home, and the home fitness gym market is growing exponentially. With so many options now available, from universal gyms, to free weights, to Weider Crossbow machines, choosing the right home gym can be a challenging process. It is important to keep in mind several factors when decided which home fitness gym is right for you. Your fitness goals, the amount of money you are willing to spend, the amount of space you have, and the complexity of the equipment are all factors that will need to be considered. Luckily, the answers to these problems often fit together in a way that simplifies the process of choosing the right home gym for you. First, you need to figure out what your particular goals are. Do you want to lose weight? Are you looking to build strength or increase your endurance? Will more than one person use the home fitness gym? The answer is vital to deciding which type of home gym is best for you. Some home gyms are made specifically for one type of exercise, while others work on all areas of fitness. The next item to consider is how much money you are willing to spend. Prices range from around $15 for a small set of free weights to over $2000 for a total home fitness center that can be used by two people at once. To an extent, the price reflects the quality of the system, but you also have to factor in what you will use your home fitness gym for. There is no sense in buying a top of the line total fitness home gym if you just want to lose a few pounds. The amount of available space is also an area of concern. Some home fitness gyms can be compacted and fit in a closet, while others will take up the majority of a room. Once again, the price and primary purpose of the home gym will influence how much room it will need. For example, a pull-up bar can fit in a doorway and is relatively cheap, but it can only be used for one type of exercise. Finally, some people have said that some of the more expensive and versatile home fitness gyms are too complicated to use and that they prefer something simpler, such as a set of free weights and a weight bench or a stationary bike. One thing that becomes clear when taking all of these different factors into account is that they affect each other. To meet very simple and specific fitness goals, an inexpensive, simple, small home gym is the best buy. For more complex goals, or for the goals of an entire household, a larger, expensive, complex machine may be needed. About the author: Home Gyms Info provides detailed information on cheap, best, used, discount, free weight, and universal home gyms, plus reviews of best home gym products, and more. Home Gyms Info is the sister site of Whey Protein Web.

by: Mike Pedersen Many a senior golfer would not resist the temptation to skip golf fitness workouts, using their age as an excuse. And at first glance age would seem to be a genuine excuse to avoid golf fitness workouts. After all golf fitness workouts, as most people seem to believe, are supposed to be very strenuous programs where even dumb bells are used. So how do you tell that you are too old for golf fitness workouts? The answer to that question is really simple. If you are too old to play golf then you are probably too old for golf fitness workouts. I regularly work with 80 year old golfers who comfortably go through golf fitness workouts, dumb bells and all. It is also probably appropriate to add here at this juncture that I also regularly work with youngsters barely in their teens. Both groups of persons are able to dramatically improve on their game with the help of golf fitness workouts. Golf fitness workouts are not any more rigorous and punishing than the game of golf is. Remember that the work outs are golf specific, meaning that they are specifically designed to help strengthen and condition the very muscles used in golf. It is definitely not a boxing or body building fitness workout. Workouts for those sports reflect the rigorous and physically demanding aspects of those sports. In the very same way that golf fitness workouts reflect the requirements of the game of golf. The dumbbells are usually used for strength training because this is the most efficient equipment anywhere for building strength quickly hence their inclusion in the best golf fitness workout routines. The idea is never to lift heavy weights over long periods of time. Rather the objective to condition and strengthen golf muscles using lighter weights lifted over very short periods of time. If you are not too old or too young for golf, golf fitness workouts are for you. About the Author About The Author: Mike Pedersen is one of the top golf fitness experts in the country, author of the Ultimate Golf Fitness Guide, and founder of several cutting-edge online golf fitness sites. Take a look at his just released golf fitness dvds and Manual at http://www.performbattergolf.com

by: David Stanton Since real beauty comes from within, it's important that your beauty products bring out your best natural qualities. Natural beauty product reviews can help you choose which products are best suited to your own individual needs. One popular type of natural beauty product is stretch mark removal cream. Since stretch marks are pretty common--their causes range from pregnancy to body building--a lot of people can be helped by a natural, effective treatment for them. While reading natural beauty product reviews, I noticed that the best stretch mark remedies contain high amounts of Emu Oil, Aloe Vera Gel, Collagen, Elastin and Vitamin E. When these key ingredients are combined in a highly concentrated cream, they can not only help reduce stretch marks you already have, but actually help prevent new ones from forming! One of the most helpful things about natural beauty product reviews is that they tell you about the ingredients in the best beauty products out there. Whenever you're looking for skin treatments--whether it's cellulite cream, spider vein therapy, sunless tanning or stretch mark removal--you want to make sure that the ingredients are safe and actually make your skin look better, not worse. What's the point of diminishing stretch marks if the skin around them becomes red and irritated? Natural beauty products tend to be safer, because they don't include a lot of harsh chemicals in their ingredients. If you're fair skinned like I am, you know how hard it can be to enjoy the great outdoors. There's nothing unusual about stretch marks or cellulite or spider veins. They are the natural effects of having bodies that grow and change. Using natural, high quality products to safely improve your skin's appearance can help you feel less self-conscious at the beach or in the bedroom. Then your natural, individual beauty can shine through! About the Author Dermaglow provide natural and organic skin care products to help stretch marks, cellulite and spider viens. http://www.dermaglow.co.uk/index.html

by: Greg Ryan - High profile fitness expert Synergy: the working together of two or more things, people, or organizations, especially when the result is greater than the sum of their individual effects or capabilities Momentum toward your goals is generated when all components of fitness are incorporated into your workout program. 'Heart-through cardiovascular workout 'Skeletal muscle-through strength training 'Joints-through flexibility exercises. 'Good Nutrition-through balanced sensible eating. Some exercise is better than no exercise; however, if your program is lopsided with one or two of the same activities, you will not get the best results. DRIVING THE CAR Having synergy in your exercise program is like turning a car as you are driving down the road. It's much easier to turn the wheel while the car is moving rather than when it is sitting in your driveway. Momentum allows you to steer the car, just as momentum allows you to continually progress in your workout program. ROLLING THE SNOWBALL Another example of having synergy in your workout program would be rolling a snowball. Once the momentum has started, it keeps building and building. Keeping that in mind, it is very easy to only do certain exercises that you like and those that take less effort; however, because this will not work, in the end you will end up having to workout harder and longer. In a Nut Shell: It is really important to have all areas of fitness working together and in the most effective way possible. When all the parts are working the machine works better. Leaving out parts of your exercise routine, just because you do not like them, is asking for failure. About the Author Greg Ryan is a high profile fitness expert and former employee of Kathy Smiths. Body building champion, public speaker and personal trainer to the stars. He is a best selling author of the Changing from the INSIDE OUT through real behavior change, smart eating and effective exercising. Start getting in better shape today! For FREE MINI COURES click here www.resolutions.bz

50 Motivational Tips for Exercise and Weight Loss by: Ray Kelly No matter who we are, we all have days when we just do not feel like exercising. The weather might be grey, you ve had a busy day, or you might just be bored with your program. Whatever the reason, you just don t feel like it! It s on these days that we need that extra motivation. I ve been exercising regularly for most of my life so I ve had plenty of those days. To get me through, I ve compiled a list of tactics to help motivate me. Read something inspiring! It could be a biography, quote, poem, or song. Use other people s experiences to give you that lift. Start a walking group! It's more social and you all get to feed off the motivation of each other. 2024 Think of exercise as a menu rather than a diet! Make a list of activities and choose 1 each day. Use a training journal! By keeping track of your activities you can see the improvements in your fitness week to week. Start an interest or hobby that requires physical fitness! It could be bushwalking, rock-climbing, tennis, golf, or scuba-diving. If you require physical fitness to enjoy the activity you will be more inclined to train for it. Increase your incidental activity! This is the amount of activity you do in your normal course of your day, the activity not generally classed as exercise. You could: walk to work, take the stairs instead of the elevator, get up to change the channels instead of using the remote, or play with the kids for 15 minutes per day. Try cross-training! If your exercise program is always the same then break it up with one session per week of swimming, bike riding, jogging, sprints, or circuits. You could even play a different sport and use it as a training session. Use a Personal Trainer! Personal trainers can provide motivation as well as training variety. Use an exercise video! If exercising in public places is not for you, then try training at home. There are many forms of training available on video including: boxing, aerobics, pilates, and yoga. Just start! You will always be able to find excuses not to train so don't think about it, just walk out the door. Listen to music! Put on the stereo or use a walk-man. Music certainly helps the time go faster. Watch TV! Most fitness centers currently have a cardio theatre where you watch your favorite shows whilst you work out. Read about the benefits of exercise! We all know that exercise is good for us but do you know why it is? Reading a reputable publication on exercise can inform you of the great ways exercise can improve your life. It's more than just being able to walk up those stairs! Don't complicate things, make it simple! You don't have to find a fitness centre or join a Tai Chi group. Just find a nice park and go for a walk or run. Create a list of reasons you want to be healthy and read it regularly! It may be to improve health, play with the kids, or trek through India. Whatever the reasons write them down. About the author: This is just 15 of the 50 motivational tips I have collected. To see the rest go to: http://www.free-online-health.com/weight-loss-motivation.htm