No matter what cartoon you or your siblings watched growing up, your superhero of choice likely had a lot of tricks up his sleeve -- or in that super-cool utility belt. It seems that whenever Batman was in a jam, for instance, he'd pull a smoke screen, or a tracking device, or a batarang from his belt and boom, he saves the day.
Well, we're grown up now and we don't believe in things like that, right? So you can imagine my surprise when I came across a product called TheFlexBelt, which was backed by numerous success stories submitted by adults like you and I. Grown men and women pretending to be superheroes with utility belts? Not quite.
This belt takes full advantage of Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS) technology to work out the abs without requiring anything more from you than to wear the belt and look good. You can wear it to work, wear it while out jogging, or even while you're watching TV. Villains beware: We've got our belt and we're not afraid to use it.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Moderating the caloric intake
No, you don't have to starve yourself and subsist on water and cabbage to meet your weight loss goals (you'd be surprised at the crazy ideas that are out there!), but you probably do need to cut down on the calories a bit. But how can you do this with so much yummy food everywhere you go?
We're all in the same boat. We can all probably manage to go a day or two -- or maybe three if you're especially tough -- but you're prone to caving into those random cravings. What you need is a good appetite suppressant to reduce your hunger and keep those cravings in check.
Enter Hoodia Gordonii. This herbal extract goes by just Hoodia and probably owes much of its popularity to TV shows and news programs like Oprah. In any case, products like the one found at HoodiaP57.com are said to be effective because they mimic the effects of Hoodia in its natural form.
We're all in the same boat. We can all probably manage to go a day or two -- or maybe three if you're especially tough -- but you're prone to caving into those random cravings. What you need is a good appetite suppressant to reduce your hunger and keep those cravings in check.
Enter Hoodia Gordonii. This herbal extract goes by just Hoodia and probably owes much of its popularity to TV shows and news programs like Oprah. In any case, products like the one found at HoodiaP57.com are said to be effective because they mimic the effects of Hoodia in its natural form.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
They won't take no for an answer
Have you ever gotten into an argument over someone that swears by those traditional remedies passed down from generation to generation and is bent on convincing you that it works? I once got into a somewhat heated exchange with a friend about the purported benefits of drinking herbal teas to boost weight loss.
The tea in question was Oolong, which has supposedly been consumed for hundreds of years in certain Asian cultures, and is purported as being an effective health aid. Well, my friend -- let's call him Jimmy -- insisted that he was able to lose about nine pounds in three weeks just by drinking this "miracle" tea.
The specific brand of Oolong tea he was drinking is WuYi Tea. Well, what Jimmy didn't tell me was how nasty the tea tastes -- it's bitter, to say the least -- and that he was also watching his caloric intake and also jogging every morning. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that maybe it's not just the tea that was promoting the weight loss: You also need a well-balanced regimen of a healthy diet and exercise, too.
The tea in question was Oolong, which has supposedly been consumed for hundreds of years in certain Asian cultures, and is purported as being an effective health aid. Well, my friend -- let's call him Jimmy -- insisted that he was able to lose about nine pounds in three weeks just by drinking this "miracle" tea.
The specific brand of Oolong tea he was drinking is WuYi Tea. Well, what Jimmy didn't tell me was how nasty the tea tastes -- it's bitter, to say the least -- and that he was also watching his caloric intake and also jogging every morning. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that maybe it's not just the tea that was promoting the weight loss: You also need a well-balanced regimen of a healthy diet and exercise, too.
Get bloated with Fiber!
We all grew up having been told that Fiber is good for you and to get enough of it into our diets if we want our digestive systems to be healthy, among other purported benefits. But relying on this nutrient for weight management support? Really? Is it worth going out of your way to get more into your system?
The basic idea is that Fiber is good at absorbing water, so it'll expand in your stomach and induce a feeling of fullness. A full you equals less food consumed and less calories you need to take into account. But is this really the best way to control your appetite? I mean, too much Fiber, and you might be facing plumbing issues, and I'm not talking about your bathtub drainage issues. So maybe a supplement like Zetacap, which is almost entirely Fiber-based, might not be option numero uno for most of us.
I know I beat this to death, but I really like Hoodia Gordonii, not only from all the good things I've heard and read about it, but from personal experience. I'm a very superstitious person to begin with, but while I was on a Hoodia-based formula, I found that I thought less about food and got through the day without torturing myself with thoughts of indulging in sweets and burgers, and pizza, and, ah well, you get the idea.
The basic idea is that Fiber is good at absorbing water, so it'll expand in your stomach and induce a feeling of fullness. A full you equals less food consumed and less calories you need to take into account. But is this really the best way to control your appetite? I mean, too much Fiber, and you might be facing plumbing issues, and I'm not talking about your bathtub drainage issues. So maybe a supplement like Zetacap, which is almost entirely Fiber-based, might not be option numero uno for most of us.
I know I beat this to death, but I really like Hoodia Gordonii, not only from all the good things I've heard and read about it, but from personal experience. I'm a very superstitious person to begin with, but while I was on a Hoodia-based formula, I found that I thought less about food and got through the day without torturing myself with thoughts of indulging in sweets and burgers, and pizza, and, ah well, you get the idea.
Hoodia or Slimaluma... Which is better?
If you take a few minutes to survey the Web for the best appetite suppressant on the market today, your results might be whittled down to two ingredients: Hoodia Gordonii and SLIMALUMA. These two are at the center of some of the most successful and popular weight loss supplements, or so it seems to me.
So when I was faced with the choice between the two, I was torn. I take my health and wellness very seriously, so I tend to get anal about my dietary supplements. Anyway, judging by all the good things I'd been hearing about both of these ingredients, I decided to look for a formula that combines both of them.
I came across a capsule-based product called Nuphedrine, which contains Hoodia and SLIMALUMA, as well as a patented fat burner called Advantra-Z. The appetite suppressants both send signals to the brain telling it the body feels full, while the fat burner boosts the metabolic rate and acts as a thermogenic. It's a win-win situation I think.
So when I was faced with the choice between the two, I was torn. I take my health and wellness very seriously, so I tend to get anal about my dietary supplements. Anyway, judging by all the good things I'd been hearing about both of these ingredients, I decided to look for a formula that combines both of them.
I came across a capsule-based product called Nuphedrine, which contains Hoodia and SLIMALUMA, as well as a patented fat burner called Advantra-Z. The appetite suppressants both send signals to the brain telling it the body feels full, while the fat burner boosts the metabolic rate and acts as a thermogenic. It's a win-win situation I think.
EMS-based products that are FDA-approved
Everything seems to be abbreviated and acronym-based these days. We all want to get straight to the point and see quick results, right? Well, that is apparently what's on the minds of the makers of those electric belts that stimulate the abdominal muscles to whip them into shape.
Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS) technology appears to be exclusive to a product called the Flex Belt, which is said to have been cleared by the FDA to help men and women get their bellies into shape. This area is often the hardest to slim down, so we can use all the help we can get!
The belt's effectiveness may stem from the fact that it wields "three pre-positioned, medical-grade GelPads" that target all the muscles in the abdominal region, including the upper and lower abs as well as the obliques. Use it daily for two weeks and then cut it down to two or three days of use, and you just might be on your way to slimmer, sexier abs! Or so they say.. :)
Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS) technology appears to be exclusive to a product called the Flex Belt, which is said to have been cleared by the FDA to help men and women get their bellies into shape. This area is often the hardest to slim down, so we can use all the help we can get!
The belt's effectiveness may stem from the fact that it wields "three pre-positioned, medical-grade GelPads" that target all the muscles in the abdominal region, including the upper and lower abs as well as the obliques. Use it daily for two weeks and then cut it down to two or three days of use, and you just might be on your way to slimmer, sexier abs! Or so they say.. :)
What is liposome delivery technology?
It has become a phenomenon in the cosmetics and nutritional products industry: Liposome Delivery Technology, which basically means that the contents of the product -- whether it be a cream, gel or other topical solution -- are delivered exactly where they need to go in the body.
This might come especially in handy when you're talking about topical weight loss products, like the Miracle Fat Burning Cream that seems to be the subject of discussion lately on the Web. I'm finding that few people are actually interested in the liposome technology, though they like that the product seems to be working.
It contains naturally derived ingredients like Organic Caffeine, Organic Lecithin, Organic Safflower Nut Oil and Organic Aloe Vera. That's a lot of Organic! The Caffeine content shouldn't worry anybody -- the jitters associated with consuming too much of the natural stimulant is not an issue here since it's applied topically.
This might come especially in handy when you're talking about topical weight loss products, like the Miracle Fat Burning Cream that seems to be the subject of discussion lately on the Web. I'm finding that few people are actually interested in the liposome technology, though they like that the product seems to be working.
It contains naturally derived ingredients like Organic Caffeine, Organic Lecithin, Organic Safflower Nut Oil and Organic Aloe Vera. That's a lot of Organic! The Caffeine content shouldn't worry anybody -- the jitters associated with consuming too much of the natural stimulant is not an issue here since it's applied topically.
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