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"Already, I'm off my diet, skipped exercise class, snacked on chips, and picked up dinner at a fast food restaurant," she groaned. How can the best intentions, the stoutest resolutions, and the firmest convictions fall so quickly by the wayside? Are we simply weak and self-sabotaging? Why is it so hard to form healthy habits especially when we know as busy professional women that a successful health plan depends on adopting healthy habits and good intentions. Is there anything we can do to make the healthy changes and develop the healthy habits we so desire? Yes! By understanding what a habit is and how it forms. What is a habit? A habit is something that you do often or regularly. What you may not know is how these habits form in the brain. How are habits formed? In 2012, Charles Duhigg published The Power of Habit. In it, he explores the neuroscience behind why we do what we do. What Neuroscientists have discovered is: · Our habit-making behav...

Yoga is considered to be an amazing practice to achieve spiritual enlightenment. But did you know that Yoga is also a great physical exercise? What experts say is that Hatha Yoga or the physical aspect of yoga consists of specific body postures or alignment exercises that help a person to achieve physical fitness required to attain spiritual enlightenment. Although Yoga works on all the body parts, it is specifically helpful in reducing the body fat and fighting obesity. As we all know that obesity is one of the most common issues that people experience these days. Due to the sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy diet, people are becoming fatter and suffering from a serious form of the physical ailment called obesity. We tell you top five Yoga Poses that can particularly help you to fight Obesity - 1.  Naukasana - As the name suggests, Naukasana or boat pose helps you to reduce belly fat, tone the abdominal muscles and strengthen your lower back. Steps - Lie down on your b...

Many of us will have watched the Real Housewives series of programmes or seen the press and magazine coverage of their antics and lifestyles. The stories of these 'real housewives' and WAGs may fill us with a mixture of horror, envy and disdain as we view their reported choices and excessive ways, particularly as they're often seen as role models for young girls. We may speculate that their more outrageous behaviour is done to maintain public attention and help reinforce their celebrity status. But if we dig a little below the surface, behind the glamour and glitz, we can see that real housewives have their own concerns, worries and issues. Indeed, some are living out personal crises, making life-changing decisions and even using their time on the show to raise their public profile and gain exposure for their own existing businesses. Oftentimes 'Real Housewives' can appear detached from reality and normality, living in a continual flurry of visits to expensiv...

There are a lot of things that can cause back pain. Most commonly, poor daily habits are the ones that cause you to having an aching back. If you're constantly suffering from back pain, or if you need to take steps to prevent a painful back, try to avoid these five unhealthy habits. 1. Sitting for Too Long Sitting improperly can also overstretch the spinal tendons and strain the structures surrounding your spine. Sitting for a long period of time can degenerate the muscles in your back and they can become less flexible. It can also reduce the amount of blood circulating and the oxygen going to the muscle cells. Additionally, it changes the natural curve of your spine, which means your back muscles have to hold your back in shape. 2. Improper Lifting Improper lifting of heavy objects increases the stress placed on the back and can easily cause muscle tears, tissue damage or in more serious cases, small fractures. To avoid this, use your bum muscles more when lifting hea...

The first and number one commodity for parents is time. In fact, time is everything. However, as we venture into motherhood, it will be as though you went into vortex where time as you experience it before is now rare. There would be few moments to stay think things through, or have a conversation that does not get interrupted or even take care of your basic needs. However, one question I often hear parents make is "How do I create time for yoga practice when I don't even have the time to take a shower?" There are many surprises, which comes with parenthood. Over the years, I have noticed that there is no time to stop for a while and acknowledge the huge shift that has occurred when a child comes into our lives. Immediately this happens, everything changes but we still move around with our old expectations of how our yoga practice should look based on how it was before we started having children. However, this does not mean that we should not create time for yoga bec...

Every woman wants to have a healthy baby. Yogic practices, when done with care, can make a woman's body stronger and more flexible. Yoga poses tone your muscles, improving the overall balance and circulation, while making your joints more limber. Yoga poses help you breathe and relax, which can help you adjust to the physical demands of labor, birth, and motherhood.Learning how to do ujayi breathing primes you for labor and childbirth by training you to stay calm when you need it most. If you are afraid during labor, the body produces adrenalin and shuts down the production of oxytocin, a hormone that makes labor progress. Yoga practice will help you fight the urge to tighten up when you feel the pain, and show you how to breathe instead. The practice of meditation is extremely beneficial for you and your baby. It has been proven to slow down your heart rate, relax and focus your mind - all great for the baby. As a general rule, avoid backbending poses, as well as extreme ...

As described in my earlier article... thoughts in the mind generate because we have five senses. So broadly there are five kinds of thoughts. Again each thought may either be of pleasure or of pain. This way there are ten types of thoughts. Patanjali further describes each of these ten types of thoughts may be based on proof(pramana), or an opposite(viparyay), or an alternative(vikalpa), or forming sleep(nidra) or forming memory(smriti). Patanjali emphasized that thoughts based on proof should be accepted, because these are directly perceived. There are six things in the world which can be directly perceived; these are sight, sound, smell, taste, touch and soul(true self). While senses perceive sight, sound, smell, taste and touch, soul(atman) is perceived in the mind through total concentration(samadhi). No seventh thing exists in the whole universe that can be perceived directly. The thought of God and heaven as separate from soul is opposite to proven thought. This is because t...

Do you exercise every day? If you want to live a long, healthy life, maybe you should. A recent study by Timothy Wessel, a physician at the University of Florida, indicates one of the strongest risk factors for developing heart disease is inactivity - even more so than being overweight. During the four-year study of 906 women, Dr. Wessel documented those who were moderately active were less likely to develop heart disease than sedentary women, no matter how much they weighed. The study concluded: "These results suggest that fitness may be more important than overweight or obesity for cardiovascular risk in women." In January, the updated U.S. Dietary Guidelines strongly urged that everyone should take part in "at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity" on most days, above whatever activities they do at home or work. To loose weight or to avoid gaining weight as we age, 60 minutes of daily moderate to vigorous exercise is recommended. And ...

There is so much emphasis on weight loss in today's culture that it is easy for people to forget that many out there are actually people out there trying to gain weight, not lose it. There are many different reasons why someone might be trying to gain weight. Many people for example may become underweight due to medical problems, such as hormonal problems or digestive diseases. Still others have a very fast metabolism, and are naturally thin, to the point where they may feel uncomfortable about their weight. You may be one of the few athletes out there that is looking to pack on more pounds to appear muscular. Regardless of your reasons, gaining weight requires that you pay careful attention to your diet to gain weight in a healthy manner. The key to gaining weight healthily is taking in more Calories per day than you expend. The number of calories you burn during a day will depend on a number of factors. If you are an athlete, you likely burn more calories than someon...

Exercising and staying fit doesn't have to mean hard work. Simply being active will help you get or stay in good shape. So with that said, here are some enjoyable activities that can help with your fitness goals too. Bicycling When you ask many adults when the last time they rode a bike is, they cannot answer. Although bicycling is a favorite pastime, many adults do not take advantage of this great option for exercise. Not only does bike riding exercise the body and build a stronger cardiovascular system, it allows you to get out and enjoy nature, fresh air, and see new sites. Jogging or Walking Both jogging and walking are GREAT ways to get fit. Not only do they tone the muscles, relieve stress, create a healthier heart, and improve lung capability, they make you look wonderful, which in turns helps you get excited about doing other exercise for fitness activities. Swimming Swimming is an excellent way to get into and stay in shape. If you do not own a pool, many hi...

Buttermilk : This delicious food with thick consistency goes well with any kind of food. It is relished by the family members after savoring the spicy food. When you take a cup of buttermilk, you consume  30 calories  per glass. Ragi Dosa : It is a popular South Indian dish. This delicious food is made from  Ragi . Despite this, it is one of the best delicacies among  dosa  varieties available in South India. You consume energy of  87 calories  when you eat one dosa. Oats Idli : Everyone agrees that  idlies  are a great way to begin a day. This South Indian delicacy that can be had with  sambar  and chutney. Instead of rice flour, you can use oats to prepare the batter. This is the healthiest way to eat breakfast to begin a day. You consume  26 calories  by having one  idli . Sprouts Salad : Sprouts are good for the body. To a dish of sprout, add a dash of lime and a pinch of spice to make it palatable. If yo...

Its crowded..really crowded..every other site offers Weight Loss Programs and guarantees loss of weight quickly and effectively. But do they really live upto it? Does Loss of Weight remains with time or the individual regains the weight after some time? The answer to these question differentiates between genuine Weight Loss Programs and fake Weight Loss Programs. Things to Watch out for: 1) One product cant serve the needs of all people. Programs which claim to work for all types of masses is BIG NO. Tip: Look out for programs which reads your body needs and body structure and how your Metabolism works. 2) Programs which assures permanent Weight Loss, even after you don't use the product. Mark it Fake. Tip: You have to follow the Diet Plan and exercise on daily basis. Walking or Jogging daily helps a lot. 3) Programs which allows you to eat anything you want. Believe me this is fake also. How can you on this earth remain fit by eating anything or everything you want....

  How to Control Weight With These 7 Habits Maintaining a healthy diet and managing your weight doesn't have to be a daunting task. In fact, with a few simple habits, you can effortlessly steer towards a healthier lifestyle without constant hunger pangs. Let's explore these seven easy-to-adopt practices that can make a significant impact on your health and well-being.   Hydrate Before You Eat: A Simple Trick for Fullness   Begin every meal with a glass of water. Not only does this quench your initial hunger, but it also helps distinguish between true hunger and possible dehydration. Opt for plain water, as caffeinated drinks can exacerbate dehydration.   Start with a Salad: A Nutrient-Packed Prelude to Your Meal   Incorporate a salad into your meals. They're low in calories but high in satiety. Opt for light, olive oil-based dressings over creamy options. For a wholesome snack, try dipping fresh veggies in nonfat ranch dressing.   Do...