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I definitely recommend browsing the selection at Collage Video, a company specializing in exercise videos, where you can preview the videos they have in stock. Also, read the reviews at Collage, VideoFitness.com, and YourExerciseDVDs.com. You may also find the forum at VF helpful, too.

In order to get more suitable recommendations for you, could you provide some more information? Specifically, what experience do you have with yoga and Pilates? Do you consider yourself a beginner, someone with a little experience, intermediate, or advanced? What kind of pace do you like: slow, fast, or something in between? Do you like videos set indoors or outdoors? What kinds of instructors do you like? Any special physical or emotional needs? That would help us give you better recommendations that you’re more likely to be happy with.

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If u want a smaller stomach you will need cardio exercise no way around it.. U need some form of cardio for 40 mins.. Atleast 35.. As first 20 mins u only burn carbs.. So u can try kickboxing, spinng classes.. You would need something of that sort 3 or 4 times per week.. U should also consider weight training.. A few times a week for 30 to 40 mins.. The more muscle u get the more fat u burn..and u need to train abs everyother day for 5 – 10 mins

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Cardio burns calories at a fast rate, which strength/flexibility burns them at a slow rate.
Yoga and pilates will help in the long run by create muscle, which burns more calories than fat.

But to burn a lot of calories, try running or another aerobic activity.

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This is my favorite site: collagevideos.com they have all kinds of exercise dvd’s including many yoga ones, you can view them before purchasing them.

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Use a Peg !

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I seriously doubt she could have been treated for anything. Eleven years is an average life span for a cat.
But she could have had congestive heart failure if she snored or was congested.
Sometimes their gums and tongue turns blue and they breathe heavy for a while with that. It’s an elderly diagnosis for a cat.
I know I would have a very difficult time with the death of my kitties but rest assured you gave her a good home and loved her and that’s more than most cats get.

Oh, by the way, I have a female that snores and she’s not overweight at all. She has always snored and she’s only 4 yrs old. I think like people, some cats snore, some don’t.

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You really should see your doctor and be tested for sleep apnea or nasal or throat polyps, or sinus troubles.

Some things to try at home:
1. The nasal strips (Breathe Right is a brand name). Those can help with snoring and for nasal congestion.
2. Don’t sleep on your back. My husband snores, but i’ve noticed it doesn’t happen if he is sleeping on his side. Prop with pillows to keep yourself from rolling onto your back.
3. Raise the head of your bed up on blocks.
4. Lose weight. If you have a thick neck, that will partially block your airway and cause snoring.
5. Get more rest. My hubby tends to snore when he is more tired than usual.
6. Make sure you are drinking plenty of fluids. At night mucous membranes dry out and could lead to snoring.

And again, see your doctor to be checked.

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When you fall asleep the muscles in your mouth and throat relax. This causes snoring in some people when the muscles as the air passing through your nose cause the tissue in your nose and throat to vibrate.
Try sleeping on your side or stomach to get rid of the snoring. Sleeping on your back is usually the worst position for people who snore. If you still have a problem, you can try a “Breathe Right” strip over your nose, throat spray, a snore pillow, etc. Google those snoring remedies for more info if you can’t get rid of snoring.

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“An apple a day keeps the doctor away; but if the doctor’s cute, the hell with the fruit!”
-Anonymous

“The King who cannot rule his diet, will hardly rule his realm in peace and quiet.” —Passage from the “Rule of Health of Salerno”, author unknown

“To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.”
—La Rochefoucauld

“He that takes medicine and neglects diet, wastes the skill of the physician.”
- Chinese Proverb

“The wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings. Let food be your medicine.”
- Hippocrates

“I saw few die of hunger; of eating, a hundred thousand.”
- Benjamin Franklin

“Those who think they have no time for healthy eating will sooner or later have to find time for illness.”
- modified from : Edward Stanley (1826-1893) from The Conduct of Life

“What is food to one man may be fierce poison to others”
- Lucretius. 95-55 B. C.

Here are some funny ones:

“Food is an important part of a balanced diet”
- Fran Leibowitz

“Never trust a fat dietitian”
- Anonymous

“Never trust a skinny cook”
- Iain Hewitson

Hope one of those helped you out.
Good luck on your assignment.

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Don’t sacrifice what you want most for what you want now

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I’m not sure if this is what you are seeking,
These 2 come from:

http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/malnutrition.html#ixzz1FNGKGr2N

Beware the ends of the earth and the exotic: the drama is on your doorstep wherever the slums; are, wherever there is malnutrition, wherever there is exploitation and cruelty.
John Grierson

Contaminated food is a major cause of diarrhea, substantially contributing to malnutrition and killing about 2.2 million people each year, most of them children.
Gro Harlem Brundtland

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Neurotic behavior is quite predictable. Healthy behavior is unpredictable.

* Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.

* The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don’t want, drink what you don’t like and do what you’d druther not.

* People who laugh actually live longer than those who don’t laugh. Few persons realize that health actually varies according to the amount of laughter.

* A bodily disease, which we look upon as whole and entire within itself, may, after all, be but a symptom of some ailment in the spiritual past

* A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings, and learn how by his own thought to derive benefit from his illnesses.”

* There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.

* He’s the best physician that knows the worthlessness of the most medicines.

* A sad soul can kill you quicker than a germ.

* His best companions, innocence and health; And his best riches, ignorance of wealth.

* Love cures people – both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it.

* The human body has been designed to resist an infinite number of changes and attacks brought about by its environment. The secret of good health lies in successful adjustment to changing stresses on the body.

* A man’s health can be judged by which he takes two at a time – pills or stairs.

* To get rich never your risk your health. For it is the truth that health is the wealth of wealth.

* The sovereign invigorator of the body is exercise, and of all the exercises walking is the best.

“I saw few die of hunger; of eating, a hundred thousand.”
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“The King who cannot rule his diet, will hardly rule his realm in peace and quiet.”
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“We never repent of having eaten too little.”

“To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.”

“He that takes medicine and neglects diet, wastes the skill of the physician.”
- Chinese Proverb

“The wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings. Let food be your medicine.”

“Those who think they have no time for healthy eating will sooner or later have to find time for illness.”

“What is food to one man may be fierce poison to others”
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“When you fast… Your Father shall reward you openly.”
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“Do you not yet understand, that whatsoever enters in at the mouth, goes into the belly, and is cast out into the sewer?”

“Be not anxious for what you shall eat,or what you shall drink… Or what you shall wear… Isn’t life more than food?… And the body more than clothing?”

“Daniel made up his mind he would not defile himself with the king’s meat and wine… Let us be given pulses to eat, and water to drink… At the end of ten days, their appearance was handsomer, and they were stronger, than all the youths who had been eating the king’s food.”

“Man does not live by bread alone…”

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I lost a bunch of weight just by eating low calorie food. There are some great food that you can find that is low cal such as those quakes, (rice cakes) they come is different flavors and “light” yoplat yogut, no fat but still just as good as the regular yogurt.

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Instead of taking anything why dont you stop taking anything.

Thats the best and fastest way.

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Egg whites for breakfast
cucumber and thousand island for lunch
microwavable weightwatchers/other dinner with a salad for dinner
special K bar for a snack

walk 2 miles a day
do yoga
be healthy

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There have been a lot of diet questions.
The key to a good diet is a rigorous excersize
and small portions(5/6) of meals a day.
Mind to take in enough fibre, which is found in many foods such as oatmeal, cereals and brown bread(mind the carbohydrates) dont take too much suger/fat.

Greens
fruits

drink alot of water instead of coffie or thee
they give you headaches

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Yeah, sure there are. The younger you are, the faster you lose weight. But don’t try fad diets, whatever you do. It’ll only make your condition worse.

You can start loading up on the protein, massively. You can get protein powder over at GNC or order online from GNC.com. The protein helps build your muscles, while also providing energy to burn fat.

But protein is half the battle. Exercising is the other half. While exercising, you will notice a little energy boost from the protein. Also, set short term goals for yourself (ex. I’ll run on the treadmill for 5 minutes), and try to reach those goals even though you feel tired. Then, if you’re working hard, you’ll see significant fat loss. You will also see that you start setting the short term goals harder than before, just for the heck of it.

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I have the perfect diet plan for you but before I jump on to the meal schedule i will tell you a quick tip first. It is scientifically proven that if you eat 5-6 meals a day rather than your regular 3 meals, you will burn almost twice more fat. This is because when you consume a meal the body is designed to absorb all nutrients and contents(first the vitamins, then mineral, and finally fats and sugars) from that meal UNTIL you consume another meal. So if you eat 1 meal, wait 3 hours, then eat another meal, your body wont absorb as many fats and sugars as compared to 1 meal, wait 5-6hours, 2nd meal. I hope this made sense.

Below is the daily schedule diet:

Meal 1(Breakfast): 2 egg whites, 1 cup of cooked oatmeal
Meal 2(Snack): Fruit or Nuts
Meal 3(Lunch): Tossed Salad with 4oz Chicken strips
Meal 4(Snack): Fruit or Nuts
Meal 5(Dinner): Grilled fish with boiled spinach

Follow this diet everyday. Eat each meal within 2 1/2-3 hours in between. No meals after 9pm.
*Note: This was just an example of meals that you can eat, you can change each food category with another meal of the same category(i.e for your dinner you can substitute any other white meat such as chicken or turkey instead of the fish and for the boiled spinach any other vegetable will do)
Hope this helped!

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Even if you feel you do not have a “regular schedule” to follow, it is possible to achieve weight-loss, especially if you really are dedicated, and you have good motivations.

The best diet motivation is knowing that you will have better health. But of course, feeling better also comes with looking better. You will be more healthy, you will have more energy, and you will be more confident.

It is very easy to achieve your goal. Giving a little effort and spending a little would assure you of real safe and effective diet. A low-carb, low fat, high-fiber diet is the best diet if you do not require tons of energy for work (for example, simple office work does not require a lot of energy). This is a sample menu, about 1200 calories the whole day. You will not spend a lot, and you will not feel hunger.

Breakfast:
1 pc toast / sliced bread
1 pc banana or apple
1 glass of milk
tea or coffee with low cal sweetener (or sugar)

10 am snack:
1 banana or apple OR
10 pcs of berries OR
1 cup popcorn
1 glass lemonade or juice

lunch:
open sandwich (no bread on top) containing:
1 slice of smoked ham (about 60 grams)
tomatoes, lettuce, onion
1 glass juice/lemonade/tea

4pm snack:
3 pcs of oreo cookies OR
1 palmful peanuts OR
any medium sized fruit

dinner:
1 100-gram cut of lean meat (if chicken, no skin)
1 1/2 golfball size serving mashed potato or pasta
up to 2 cups of green veggies or steamed carrots and peas
dessert: any medium fruit OR
1 golfball size of low fat ice cream or sorbet
1 cup of coffee or tea

you can do variations of this sample plan. Very low cost (not totally no cost ofcourse), low maintenance. You will not feel any hunger at any time of the day. The best thing is, these foods are definitely available in your own house, probably also the things you eat daily. And you will not deprive yourself so binging and mood swings will be avoided.

Throw in some exercise while you’re at it: jogging, weightlifting for muscle development, pilates for flexibility (there are websites that show some basic pilates moves), powerwalking for stamina building. Even regular day to day activities help – walking to the bus station, bicycling to the supermarket, mopping the floor, you can even do some jogging in-place while watching TV. Remember that a well balanced diet and regular exercise is still the best. Not only will you be kept trim, you will also stay healthy.

Remember that there are no quick-fix diets and exercises. Starving yourself and pushing yourself to extreme exhaustion would only lead to even more dangers, and a higher medical cost. The best way to achieve your goal and to get a healthier body is to incorporate a well balanced diet and enough exercise in your daily life.

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There are several dietary changes you can make that should have you seeing results right away:

*Cut out all processed, refined white flour products (breads, crackers, pastas, etc.) and replace them with whole grain versions (“whole grain” should be the first item on the ingredients list)
*Drop the overprocessed junk foods – including chips, candy, cookies, soda, etc. Replace them with healthy snacks like fresh fruit or small portions of nuts
*Eat only when you’re truly hungry and listen to your body while you’re eating so that you don’t overeat
*There’s also some surprising new research about how the human body isn’t designed to process dairy and animal proteins. If you have the willpower, sticking with a healthy vegan diet that’s heavy on the beans and plant-based proteins is a great way to lose weight quickly.

As for exercise, the best type of exercise is one that you can stick with. I absolutely hate running on the treadmill, but put me in an hour and a half long hip hop dance class and I’ll push myself until I can’t move anymore. Find something that you enjoy and you won’t have any trouble forcing yourself to go every day.

However, it’s not uncommon for women to have trouble losing weight with just diet and exercise alone. The body is more than just a calculator – meaning that there’s more that goes into losing weight than just calories in versus calories out through exercise. If you’re having trouble losing weight, you might want to check with your doctor – there may be an underlying condition like hypothyroidism that’s preventing you from losing weight. I’m also a huge fan of natural, plant-based supplements that help boost energy and metabolism. Just check with your doctor before you start taking anything new – especially if you’re already on any prescription medications.

Hope this helps!

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Yoga is a calming low intense toning workout,as opposed to weight lifting which is a high intensity toning workout…yoga,or hatha yoga as its known as,reprograms your blood circulation and helps the body to de-stress…you can do it daily as often as possible…when combined with a cardio routine like walking,it can become a powerful fat loss tool…i would strongly insist you take flaxseed oil pills to cure your sore knee…brisk walking itself is powerful enough to giv your body a good cardio…you dont hav 2 run…but dont forget that its no use working out if you dont portion control and calorie shift your food intake….god bless u

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There is a really good power yoga workout called Diamond Dallas Page’s YRG Workout. I do the online version from home 4 days a week without any equipment. What I like is that when I first started out they showed modifications so you can get the benefits of all the positions when I first started out. Good Luck!

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Yoga refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India. The word is associated with meditative practices in both Buddhism and Hinduism. In Hinduism, it also refers to one of the six orthodox (āstika) schools of Hindu philosophy, and to the goal toward which that school directs its practices.

Major branches of yoga include Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Hatha Yoga. Raja Yoga, compiled in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and known simply as yoga in the context of Hindu philosophy, is part of the Samkhya tradition. Many other Hindu texts discuss aspects of yoga, including Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the Shiva Samhita and various Tantras.

The Sanskrit word yoga has many meanings, and is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning “to control”, “to yoke” or “to unite”. Translations include “joining”, “uniting”, “union”, “conjunction”, and “means”. Outside India, the term yoga is typically associated with Hatha Yoga and its asanas (postures) or as a form of exercise. An accomplished practitioner of Yoga is called a Yogi (gender neutral) or Yogini (feminine form).

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I have been doing the YRG Workout which is yoga based and they added in other exercise movements to build your core. What is really cool is that they have a free site where you can blog, ask questions and share your fitness story. I can’t believe it is free and they don’t try to sell you anything…what a concept. The website is www.YRGUniverse.com

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Have you had a sleep test to check for sleep apnea? I know quite a few people who have it. A machine that forces air into your nose makes a lot of difference for a lot of people. The reasons for sleep apnea include being overweight.

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Can’t snore while sniffing panties!

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The secret is to just keep the mouth shut all night long! As soon as the mouth opens, it’s game over! Trust me, I use to be the worst when it came to snoring. Now i just sleep on my stomach and make sure my face is in a position that my jaw won’t open while I’m sleeping.

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Get him the breathing strip and you should try a Homeopathic Remedy called Neurexan it’s made by Heel.
It’s non habit forming and easy on the liver.

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There are actually some good ones at wal-mart, sports authority or target. . Don’t buy a used one. I would buy a new one, its worth the extra money. Here are some websites: http://www.target.com/gp/search/601-3986901-9244909?field-keywords=yoga+mats&url=index%3Dtarget&ref=sr_bx_1_1&x=0&y=0 and http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_query=voga+mat&search_constraint=0&tc=0&ic=48_0&ref=+125872.125877&tab_value=578_All : ) Good luck. They usually run 20 dollars.

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I just bought a thick one: Its a GAIAM one. Barnes and Noble has them and target. Just look at them and read the thickness grading. This one I got is twice as thick as my other one. My instructor told me you really don’t need to buy the super expensive ones as a beginner. Yogitoes has fabulous non stick towels you can put over top of your mat to reduce slipping and increase padding as well. Amazon has them.

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You can get those fancy chrome bars that are swirly so they look really urban and cool. I would probably go with that and make the display asymmetrical so that it draws attention to all the mats that you have individually.

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Hi rachealism,

Using a yoga mat during your practice is really a personal preference. The mat provides a cushioned, grippy surface to practice on, as well as a sanitary barrier between yourself and the floor, but many choose to practice without a mat. Personally, if I’m practicing outside on the grass , I don’t like to use a mat. If I’m practicing in a studio with a slippery floor, I prefer a mat because I feel more stable in my poses. It’s all about what feels best for you in your practice!

Cheers,
Laura
GEC Online Community
lululemon athletica

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Not much to choose – pasta is pasta. Just enjoy it.

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No, this isn’t based on energy stores in the muscles, it is based on raising insulin for fat stores.

You would be better off with low to moderate GI foods that trigger lean muscle gain rather than high GI which triggers insulin and causes fat stores.

If you focus on high GI, you’ll be a fat guy gaining muscle but staying fat around your gut and wondering why your not losing the fat.

Don’t make that mistake by eating high GI, unless you want to be a Sumo Wrestler, which is what they concentrate on… High GI.

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Eating healthy is a great trait which requires discipline and self control. Its hard to do that. I know because I got addicted to junk after living in US and I cant seem to get back to etaing healthy. I am trying though and hope I will succeed soon.

The people who belittle you are jealous. Ignore them.

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It depends on what you get. Chipotle can be a fairly healthy restaurant, so long as you avoid the white rice, the chips, and the tortillas. You don’t have to stop going to Chipotle, but if you want to improve your health, leave the rice out of your burrito bowl next time, and get water instead of diet soda.

Chipotle provides its nutritional information on its website*.

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Speed, ease, convenience– it’s the American way.
Hard work, persistence, patience? No.

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Be wary of any “quick fixes”. Most don’t work, or we would all know about them. If you want to appear slim under your dress, look for a body slimmer. It’s like a glove for your body to pull everything in just a little to give you a slim look. I did a quick search and found a site explaining them.
Http://www.ehow.com/how_2122384_choose-body-slimmer.html

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I have a couple of water bottles next to the couch.. Each time I sit on the couch I pick them up and lift them up and down.
It is boring and it seems useless to do but if you get used to do it,., after just 20 minutes you will start sweating and your arm will get tired.
Just change arm and carry on, eventually it will become automatic and you might even want to progress to some dumbells, maybe a little bit heavier than the water bottle.

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Because we all want an “Easy Button” in life. Exercise is time-consuming and hard work that most people view as a burdon, not a blessing. “We” take the path of least resistance and consumerism makes “us” believe that that we can take a pill and everything will be all better.