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The joys of parenthood are seemingly endless. The unconditional love. The look of sheer
happiness they have when they learn something new. The pride in watching their
accomplishments. And then there are the gifts they bring you from school,
like disease. Yes, last week, just one day after my son Gabe’s fourth
birthday party, he turned into a vomit fountain. Just like While the stomach flu is one evil foe, there are of
course the normal villains out there just like every season- colds, flu and
the like. There are precautions and
preparations you can take to minimize your chances of contracting these
dreaded maladies. Wash your hands:
Just like your Mama told you. Wash your hands every chance your get,
especially after a workout. Keep it Clean: If you work with a
sick person or even one you suspect might be, do not share things like the
phone, pens (people tend to put pens in their mouth) or other office
supplies. If you have to share use a
handi-wipe or spray it down with Windex or something. Keep all frequently used surfaces and door
knobs clean while you are at it. Keep Your Hands Out of Your Face: You could live in
a plastic bubble and germs could still get in. But the best chance a germ has of getting
in you is if you deliver it to one of the holes on your face. So keep your hands away. Toss it: I never understood the whole handkerchief
thing. Why the hell would you want to
save your boogers for later? Just grosses me out. Anyway, use the disposable
kind. The ones with lotion are
awesome. Use it, toss it, wash your hands. Use Your Elbow: If you have to sneeze, do it into your
inside elbow or shoulder, not your hands, to avoid spreading viruses and
bacteria. Fresh & Clean: If spreading germs
by hand was not enough, some germs can hang around in stagnant air. Open a window and let the fresh air in. Zinc It: If the above measures do not keep you safe,
have some zinc as a stand by. At the
first sign of an oncoming cold start taking zinc. Certain forms of zinc have been shown to
redcue the life of a cold by half. My
personal experience has been great.
Every time I have used it I have managed to knock it out in a few days
while others I knew where not so lucky. There are many brands out there but
the brand I use is Cold-Eeze,
and I always have it around just in case. Have a safe and healthy winter. Joshua Carter
It’s
official. We will be having the Body
Fat Test, Inc. the Hi-Tech Mobile Body-Fat Testing clinic at
the North Hollywood Gym. The date will be Saturday November 4th, so
mark your calendars. Call the North Hollywood Gym to sign
up. 818-766-8888.
Misc stuff
I came accross or came up with.
Joshua Carter 7 Easy Ways To Cutting 250 Calories In a quest
for weight loss, 250 calories doesn’t seem like a significant number, does
it? Could this teeny number really help you drop pounds? Yes, it can. The truth is that dropping as little
as 250 calories each day can result in almost 30 pounds shed over 12 short
months. Think of
it this way: 1 pound is made up of 3,500 calories, which holds 250 a total of
14 times. When you cut 250 calories off the top of your daily caloric tally,
the result will be a pound lost every 2 weeks. In other words, you will drop up to
2 pounds every month. Are you
still with me? I know that we live in a world filled with “no sweat” plans to “easily” drop 30 pounds
in a month, and I’m talking about losing that much over 12 months—but hear me
out. While your
emotions may be stirred by a compelling advertisement for expedited weight
1oss, the truth is that gradual weight loss has been proven to not only be
healthier, it also is more likely to stay off. You see,
by gradually cutting 250 calories out of your daily tally, you are doing
something very powerful and necessary towards the successful achievement of
your goals. You are improving your lifestyle.
And that is the key to
fitness and weight 1oss success. Incorporate
one of these activities into your daily life, and enjoy healthy long-term
weight 1oss:
Flavored
coffee drinks may be delicious, but did you know that they are bursting with
calories? Whenever you find yourself in line at the coffee shop, stick with
plain coffee or tea instead of sugar-filled “dessert drinks”.
A single
doughnut may seem innocent enough, besides everyone
is eating them at the office meeting, why shouldn’t you? The truth is that
doughnuts and pastries, though a workplace favorite, are hidden goldmines of
fat and calories. For each doughnut you refuse to eat consider the 250
calories falling off of your waistline, and smile to yourself.
Want in on
a little secret? The hardest part about a simple 30 minute jog is the act of
getting your shoes on and walking out the door. It’s true. Once you are
halfway down the street you will realize that jogging is actually fun—add to
that the fact that you are burning calories and you have yourself an all
around good deal.
By now you
know that soda pop is not good for you—so why are you still drinking it?
Every time you crave an ice cold cola picture swallowing spoonfuls of white
sugar. Yikes, talk about a set up for weight gain. Stick with water and kiss
those extra calories goodbye.
If your
response to my jogging suggestion was ‘I
have bad joints’, then you are in luck. Swimming is one of the
best aerobic activities you can do, and it is impact-free. When you swim you
recruit your entire body, a process which requires lots of energy—AKA
calories.
If you are
like most people I know, then you probably get a hankering for something
sweet after dinner. While your first instinct may be to reach for a cookie or
a bowl of ice cream, why not consider what nature has to offer? Fruit is
sweet, natural and lower in calories than baked goods.
Don’t
think that all calorie burning has to take place in a gym. Vacuuming,
dusting, folding laundry and doing dishes—they all require a little elbow
grease, which results in calories burned. The next time your house needs a
polish, don’t grit your teeth—this means free calorie burning for you. And if you
really want to kick it up a notch and stoke those flames – hire a personal
trainer who can take you from start to finish in less time then you think.
Want to find the best personal trainer in town? Just hit that reply button
and send me an email =) The Big Lie Do you know the absolute BEST way to GAIN pounds? Not eating. Does that come as a surprise? Fasting for extended periods of time actually slows your metabolism (your body’s rate of calorie burning). Add to that the fact that you will lose muscle and energy by not supplying your body with proper nutrients. Instead of not eating at all try just eating less! Turkey Bagel Stacker
Ingredients
Instructions
Now
it’s time to pay it forward. Do you know anyone who could benefit from
this valuable newsletter? If so, please forward this email to them or just
use the “refer a friend” link below. See you in a couple weeks with more
fitness tips, recipes and ideas that will change you mind. |
Joshua
Carter Body
Transformation Expert 818-766-8888 Successes
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Are you bored with run-of-the-mill
sandwiches at lunch time? In this gourmet treat turkey sandwich ingredients
are neatly stacked on a raisin bagel for a fun new flavor. Experiment with
your favorite bagel flavor and deli meat. 
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