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Health › Re: How Do My Fiance Burn Fat In Belly? by laurend1985(f): 6:51pm On Oct 06, 2012

You can't lose belly fat unless you change your eating habits and do some cardiovascular exercises like swimming, walking, running, skating, jumping rope and rowing. You can do sit-ups and crunches all day long but if you don't change the things mentioned previously, forget it.

Now to encourage him to exercise, tell him your doctor told you to start a fitness program and will you walk with me 3 days a week. If you already exercise, tell him you need motivation and can you exercise with me.

As far as eating, he can start by eating on a smaller plate and no going back for seconds. Tell him you are doing the same and can he keep you motivated.

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Health › Re: The Main Functions Of Pineapple For Your Home Weight Loss by laurend1985(f): 6:43pm On Oct 06, 2012

rotimi123456: Pineapple contains 11% carbohydrate. Their fat and protein content are insignificant. The prevalent vitamins in pineapple are C, B1 and B6. It is also a good source of foliates. Among the mineral are manganese, copper, potassium, magnesium and iron. Pineapple also contains citric and malic acid which are responsible for its acidic taste. It also contains Bromelin which aid the breaking down of protein and facilitate digestion of other food particularly when the stomach is somehow weakened. Pineapple only ripens properly on the plant. If it is harvested early, it is very acidic and poor in nutrients. Pineapple is recommended in the following areas:-
Please continue the rest from this site.
http://home-weight-loss.com/the-main-functions-of-pineapple/

I had some pineapple last night and it was very sweet. Thanks for the information.

Health › Re: Exposure With Hiv Positive by laurend1985(f): 4:43am On Oct 04, 2012

dingdomg: i had an unprotected sex with an hiv positive girl on the 3rd of april unknowingly,and i felt sick seriously,but i tested after 6 weeks,3 months 4 months and precisely 22 weeks after exposure with all being negative..all rapid anti body test..should i consider my self as not being infected from that sexuall exposure despite the symptoms?

After that many negative test you are probably okay. HOWEVER, NEXT time wear a condom.

Health › Re: How To Do It At What Cost Dna by laurend1985(f): 6:21pm On Sep 29, 2012

kokozain: Pls can any one help me with how to get DNA done at what cost and where will it be prefarably okay. And how to go about it.

Where do you live?

Health › Re: What Exactly Can I Do To Clear Pimples Off My Face by laurend1985(f): 3:33am On Sep 27, 2012

eelbay: I've used all kinda antibacteria/antifungal cream.,, i don try all of them.. I don tire self... After a week of using it.. They seems to clear off a bit... And whenever i stop using It... They ll come back... Now they all over my face!! I mean, real BIG... Monsters.... I'm so ashame.. Like.. I really don't know what to do about em..

What have you been using? Have you tried Differen or Retin A?

Health › Re: What Exactly Can I Do To Clear Pimples Off My Face by laurend1985(f): 9:03pm On Sep 26, 2012

eelbay: I've used all kinda antibacteria/antifungal cream.,, i don try all of them.. I don tire self... After a week of using it.. They seems to clear off a bit... And whenever i stop using It... They ll come back... Now they all over my face!! I mean, real BIG... Monsters.... I'm so ashame.. Like.. I really don't know what to do about em..

The medicines you have used have come from a doctor? Have you used Diiferren or Retin A? Anyway, you might need Accutane because you might have cystic acne.

Read the information below.
The company who made Accutane has discontinued the brand, however, there are several generic versions that are available. A nationwide system call I-Pledge monitors and regulates patients on these medications. This is mainly because these medicines can cause birth defects if a female becomes pregnant while taking it. You must see a dermatologist to have generic Accutane prescribed, and your dermatologist will register you in the I-Pledge program. Remember to follow all of your dermatologist's instructions carefully while taking this medicine and report any side effects. Accutane and its generics are highly effective in treating severe, cystic acne and can prevent scarring

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Health › Re: AMAZING! ...female British Soldier Gives Birth In Warfront! by laurend1985(f): 2:45pm On Sep 26, 2012

dgitrader: Thu, Sep 20, 2012 (Reuters) — A British soldier who did not realize she was pregnant has given birth to a baby boy at the Camp Bastion field hospital in Afghanistan.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) in London said mother and baby were in stable condition and a specialist "Paediatric Retrieval Team" would fly out from Britain to care for them during the long flight home.
"It is not military policy to allow servicewomen to deploy on operations if they are pregnant. In this instance, the MOD was unaware of her pregnancy," the ministry said.
The Daily Mail newspaper, which first reported on the birth, said the woman herself was unaware of the pregnancy.
The Mail said the Royal Artillery gunner had conceived before her six-month stint in Afghanistan began. Her pre-deployment training included an eight mile (13 km) march and five mile run. Her job in the field involved providing covering fire for troops fighting insurgents.
She was taken to the field hospital after complaining of stomach pains and was informed by doctors that she was about to give birth, the Mail said, citing military sources.
"This is a unique occurrence, but my team is well-rehearsed in the unexpected and they adapted brilliantly to this situation," said Lieutenant Colonel Andrea Lewis, commanding officer of the field hospital, quoted by the Mail.
"I am pleased to report the mother and baby are doing well and we are all delighted at the outcome."

That can happen if you have irregular periods, if the baby doesn't move in the womb, you are overweight, or you are spotting during the 9 months.

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Health › Re: Is Honey Good For The Treatment Of Acne by laurend1985(f): 9:21pm On Sep 25, 2012

hermosa: Hi everyone! I'm 25years old this august and have had acne since my teenage years. Having acne has changed my life activities. I constantly have to use Mary Kay foundation toncover up my acne scars, it's a burden and really expensive constantly buying 2000 naira foundation every month, and the worst part depending on where I live, depending on the weather and temperature my skin becomes freakishly light or extremely dark, especially the face, so I constantly have to change which color of foundation to use and I buy 3 different types.
Another con of acne is all the products I've been using, I've used Vichy, neutrogena, clean and clear and many others over the years but they either make my skin break out more or do absolutely nothing!! I'm tired and frustrated! I just want to be normal!
So last week I was googling natural home remedies to use to treat my acne and scars, honey and lemon juice was suggested. I started using honey, to soothe and lighten up the scars but there wasn't much change, that I noticed, then I realized I needed to buy organic, untreated honey which I got a couple of days ago.
So my question is has anyone else tried honey to treat their acne and scars and what was the verdict??

Have you seen a skin doctor about your acne?. You need strong acne medicine like (Avita, Retin-A, adapalene (Differin) and tazarotene (Tazorac, Avage) All are examples of topical prescription products derived from vitamin A. When your acne is severe you need strong medicines to kill the bacteria in the skin.

Health › Re: Pls I Ned To Add Weight! Help Me by laurend1985(f): 9:16pm On Sep 25, 2012

laurend1985: I would do a heavy lifting weight training program along with a weight gain program. I you do it wrong you might not be happy the way you gained your weight. It could all go to your stomach and that would not be attractive. Read the following on gaining weight: http://nutrition.about.com/od/dietsformedicaldisorders/f/GainWeight.htm

Also do you know anyone who can help you start a weight lifting program?

Sorry I just realized you gained your weight, hopefully you don't have a stomach after your weight gain.

Health › Re: Pls I Ned To Add Weight! Help Me by laurend1985(f): 9:14pm On Sep 25, 2012

diva90: i feel so skinny and unhealthy and quite unattractive i want to add weight and fill up. i am a woman. i shouldn't be bony. what can i do to achieve this? i am also petite and just 5'4". its really not pleasant to be skinny and short. makes me look tiny. i need help

I would do a heavy lifting weight training program along with a weight gain program. I you do it wrong you might not be happy the way you gained your weight. It could all go to your stomach and that would not be attractive. Read the following on gaining weight: http://nutrition.about.com/od/dietsformedicaldisorders/f/GainWeight.htm

Also do you know anyone who can help you start a weight lifting program?

Health › Anyone Else Doing Tabatas? by laurend1985(op): 10:20pm On Sep 23, 2012

I started doing Tabata training and I love it. I usually do it the beginning of my workout after the warm-up. Tabata has increased my
metabolism. Has anyone done this and do you like it? If you don't know what Tabata is, read this?

What is Tabata Training?

Get fit in 4 minutes.

This is a four minute interval training program founded by Japanese researcher Izumi Tabata. In 1996, Dr. Izmui Tabata published a study in the journal of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise on the effectiveness of high level interval training. He had a group of cyclists perform an all out effort of biking for 20 seconds with 10 second rest. The group performed this eight times -- 4 minutes total. They followed this program over a five day period, for six weeks. He also had a control group. These cyclists exercised for one hour, five days a week for six weeks; however, they worked out at a moderate pace -- 50%-70% VO2max.

After six weeks, they found that both the four minute team and the control group increased their aerobic endurance. However, the four minute cyclists had a 28% increase in anaerobic endurance. Anaerobic meaning without oxygen, anaerobic endurance is cardiovascular training without oxygen. Incidentally, this type of training can only last a very short time. Sprinting, for example, is an anaerobic activity. The benefits of anaerobic training are increased metabolic rate (metabolism), speed, strength, power and muscle mass. The downside, however, has to do with overtraining to which anaerobic exercise has been linked.

If you want to skip a day or two of your regular aerobic training, you can do Tabata training instead. I usually do my routine with a combination of jumping jacks, squat jumps, and jumping jack leaps... Believe me, it is tough but rewarding. If I want to work my legs extra hard, I do Tabata squats right after my warm-up and then I proceed with my regular weight training routine. Tabata should be done at the beginning of your workout, after the warm-up, because it's too intense to do in the middle or the end of the workout. Warm-up for about 5 minutes before starting your Tabata routine; this will lower your risk of injury.

If you are a beginner and you don't have any medical issues, do a Tabata routine that agrees with your level of fitness. Most activities that get your heart rate racing would do; it is not necessary to engage in some high level high impact routines just to end up pulling or cracking something. When I first started this workout, I ran up and down the stairs; my friend just did jumping jacks. It is up to you to design a program that is effective for you.

Now, don't fool yourself into consuming more calories than recommended, just because this program has raised your heart rate and made you sweat. Tabata is only 4 minutes long; you still have to burn a lot of the calories you take in. Do Tabata training along with your regular cardiovascular exercises.

Footnote: The Tabata workout is 20 seconds of intense exercise and 10 seconds of rest. You do this 8 times for a total of 4 minutes.

Health › Re: How Do I Achieve A Bigger Butt? by laurend1985(f): 8:16pm On Sep 23, 2012

Squatting is the key, make sure you do them deep and squat like you are sitting on a chair.

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Health › Re: How Do I Achieve A Bigger Butt? by laurend1985(f): 8:15pm On Sep 23, 2012

laurend1985: You can't do it the easy way with food, it will only make you gain weight and especially in the wrong areas. Did you look at the squatting routine?

This is what you do

Squat 8 times with a heavy weight or cinder block take a 2 minute break and then repeat. Do this 6 to 10 times depending upon how flat you are and do this 2 to 3 days a week. Don't do this everyday, wait a day between your glute workouts.

http://www.nowloss.com/How-to-do-squats-for-a-bigger-butt.htm

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Health › Re: Daily Exercise And Food Routine For Those Who Want To Lose Weight by laurend1985(f): 2:22pm On Sep 23, 2012

Hour_Glass: Logs for yesterday

7:54am - 70g bread + 1 mug beverage + 1 cube sugar

1:00pm - 1/2 cup asoky + 2 handfuls peanuts

4:30pm - 2.5 cups fried rice + 3 slices of plantain + 1 beef

9:10pm - 1 cup fried rice + 1 intestine

And after 16 days of no exercise , did 25 mins of P90X2 (I was feeling dizzy all through)

You need more veggies in your diet.

Health › Re: How Do I Achieve A Bigger Butt? by laurend1985(f): 2:19pm On Sep 23, 2012

diva90: I have big boobs but no butt and hips to compliment it, is there any routine food or medicine that can help me achieve a fat behind? Pls serious responses only

You can't do it the easy way with food, it will only make you gain weight and especially in the wrong areas. Did you look at the squatting routine?

Health › Re: How To Get A Bigger Butt by laurend1985(op): 12:18am On Sep 23, 2012

I have been doing the NowLoss routine for a year, it awesome.

Health › How To Get A Bigger Butt by laurend1985(op): 12:06am On Sep 23, 2012

I have been doing his exercises and it has helped me with my butt.
I not big but I'm not flat, my bum sits up and is not saggy.
Take a look on my video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KugsjSc0bTw&feature=plcp

But go to his site and do the squatting routine: http://www.nowloss.com/exercises-to-get-firm-round-butt-like-jessica-biel-simpson.htm

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