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Stomach Massage for Weight Loss and Metabolism ~ 5 Astounding Benefits!

Luckily
November 29, 2017

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Stomach Massage for Weight Loss and Metabolism

5 Big Benefits
.by Sara at Massage Therapy

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Why would someone want to use Stomach Massage for Weight Loss and Metabolism? Well, the reasons are many but there is one main reason: It simply W O R K S !!! Read on…
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It has recently come to my attention that massaging your stomach is great for abdominal health. At home, I keep a recliner for a full body massage.
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So when I first found out about this, I lay face down in my recliner and decided to give it a go. I immediately noticed feeling lighter in my abdominal region and decided to make it a regular practice.
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After a few weeks, I noticed that my appetite improved. I had no digestive problems and I looked sexier than ever even though there were no changes in my workout routine!
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Naturally, I couldn’t resist sharing these wonderful benefits with the rest of the world. So below are 5 amazing benefits you can reap with an abdominal massage.
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5 Amazing Benefits of An Abdominal Massage!
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1. Digest Your Food More Efficiently

Here’s the science behind this: when you massage any part of your body, the blood circulation in that part improves.

Improved blood circulation in the abdominal region will make your stomach and other digestive organs work much more efficiently. Hence, your body’s digestive process will improve and your metabolic rate will increase.
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2. Clear the Digestive Pathway

A good stomach massage will speed up the movement of food particles through your alimentary canal and the rest of the digestive system.

This especially helps in moving faeces through your large intestine and relieving constipation. When you no longer feel constipated, your metabolism speeds up even more.
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3. Say Farewell to Being Bloated

Nobody likes being bloated. You usually feel bloated after a huge meal or when you haven’t worked out in a long time.

It happens when gas and toxic waste obstruct the digestive pathway and food has difficulty in moving through your body. So you lose your appetite and your metabolic rate goes down.

Massaging your abdominal area in circular motions helps in breaking down toxic waste and making gas pass through your system. This helps your metabolism go up and start losing weight much faster.
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4. Watch Your Fat Break Down

Massaging your stomach tricks your body into thinking that you are working out because of how your muscles move.
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This helps break down the excess fat that lays dormant in your stomach region.
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The fat in your stomach breaks down and more muscle starts building up. So after regularly massaging your stomach for some time, say hello to a flat tummy and (hopefully) toned abs as well!
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5. Speed Up Your Workout Results

So, it pretty much goes without saying that if you want to lose 20 pounds and look slim and sexy with a flat tummy with just an abdominal massage then there is probably something wrong with your equation.

So you always need to work out first and get stomach massages along with it. This will help catalyze your workout and you will see faster results.
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When you take up this routine, you will notice that you feel healthier, you look a lot sexier, and you are probably dropping pounds as you walk. You can also augment this weight loss by developing stress-busting eating habits through real food and nutrition.
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So get going; start Stomach Massage for Weight Loss and Metabolism!
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Article by Sara: sara@mymassagechairs.com
Sara is a psychologist by profession. She loves massage therapies and other relaxing techniques. https://mymassagechairs.com/
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The two week weight loss plan ~ for healthy adults

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July 29, 2017

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The two week weight loss plan

The 2 Weeks is All You Need to Reboot Your Eating Habits!
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You probably know that there are two main ways to lose weight: dietary changes or increased exercise. But do you know which one is right for you?
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If you could benefit from losing a few pounds using food, this blog post is for you!
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We want you to try this two-week diet plan with a focus on your food choices. Test out our recommendations and see how you feel after the two weeks. If you feel better and a little lighter, why not continue with this plan?

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Wave Good-Bye to these 2 Foods

1. Bye-Bye Alcohol

You probably know there might be at least a few dietary sacrifices involved to obtain the best and fastest results.
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And first on that list is beer (and wine). Yes, that’s right! Your friend and mine (beer and alcohol) are going on a little vacation until you hit your weight-loss targets!
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Say bye-bye…because for the next two-weeks you won’t be tasting your favourite beverage. The simple reason is that without abstaining from alcohol, there’s no point to beginning any diet.
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2. Adieu High-Calorie but Low-Nutrient Foods

Next on the list are French fries, milkshakes, ice cream, cakes and other high-calorie but low-nutrient foods.’
Try cutting back on other fattening foods like sugary snacks, macaroons, chocolate cookies, potato chips and peanuts for the next 2 weeks...

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Exercise Moderation Here:

There’s one more thing to reduce and that’s meat. But especially prepared, or ‘deli’ meats.
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The human body only requires no more than 8 ounces of meat per week. Eating more than that can slow your digestion, your metabolism, and leads to unwanted water retention.
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Some of the longest-lived people in the world (Japanese people who live in coastal regions of that country) typically live past 100 years of age. They typically eat fewer than 8 ounces of meat per week. And they have far, far, fewer health problems during their long life than the typical Westerner who lives an average of 81.6 years.

Allot yourself 8 ounces of (any kind of) meat per week, for the next two-weeks.

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Now for the easy part of the two-week diet!
Goodies You’re Allowed to Eat…

Replace all of the ‘bad’ foods mentioned above with nutrient-dense foods.
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Drink plenty of water. Distilled water is best. Give the container a good shake first to re-oxygenize the water before you sip ~ distilled water can taste a bit flat.
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Feel free to eat as many vegetables and fruits as you want.

Focus on natural, raw plant-based foods. Eliminate starchy, processed and sugary foods.
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The Yogurt Star…

If you eat yogurt, give yourself a gold star! Yogurt is one of the best things you can eat especially if it’s a brand of yogurt with probiotics.
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You’ll appreciate that probiotics makes all the other nutrients more bio-available to your body.
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The only problem with some brands of yogurt is that they are little more than glorified pudding, high in calories and low in nutrients.
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For the next two weeks, try eating and enjoying two servings instead of one at breakfast. You’ll still be far ahead of the game as compared to eating only one serving of ‘pudding style’ yogurt.

Make this your new diet habit and soon you’ll be wondering how you lived life any other way.

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The point of this diet is to feel ‘full’ all the time…
Don’t walk around feeling hungry, that’s no fun at all.

Assuming you’ve read this far, you’re serious about success. Two weeks from now you’ll be congratulating yourself for your foresight and determination. As you should!
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And assuming you’re a determined weight-loss warrior in good health, this is a healthy challenge for you. Your body will appreciate the difference in the form of more energy and a lower body weight.
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Don’t forget to give yourself a nice reward at the end of two weeks. This way, you’ll have something to look forward to!!! This will also help you to focus on your weight loss goals throughout your two-week diet.

Contributing Author: Chirolife Lower Plenty
Reference article: http://time.com/4194462/how-to-lose-weight-fast/
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Boosting Your Metabolism ~ 6 Dos and Don’ts

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June 28, 2017

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Boosting Your Metabolism

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We all know that our ability to burn fat and have a fast metabolism decreases as we get older.
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There has been a lot of research into it. It has been found that we can all put on an extra 1.5 pounds a year as we age. That could mean a whopping extra forty pounds by the time we are in our fifties!
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So we need to learn how to tackle ways to control our weight now so that we don’t become part of that statistic!
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There are certain foods that we can eat and certain things that we can change in your lifestyle. You’ll be revving up your fat burning before you know it

Below are 6 hacks for you to start changing today.
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1. Don’t Eat Too Little

Many people make the mistake of cutting down their calories drastically in an attempt to lose weight. While that will be a side effect, it will also slow down your metabolism.
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You should work out what your basal metabolic rate is (the minimum amount for you to function with your lifestyle). Then you can eat that amount of calories in an effort to lose weight.
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If you go under that amount, then your body will put its brakes on. Your metabolism will slow down and you’ll start to suffer.
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Eat little and often. Eat enough so you don’t feel hungry all the time. This is a great way to lose weight while still keeping your metabolism revved-up.
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2. Don’t Skip Breakfast

Your body craves to eat breakfast after not having had any food during the night. So skipping breakfast isn’t an option if you want to give your metabolism a boost.
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When you eat breakfast, it gives your metabolism a kick start each day and gets you going. Skipping breakfast will slow you down for sure.
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We can all be short on time. So perhaps you can prepare things the night before that you can just grab and go!
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Overnight oats are a good option. They will provide you with lots of slow-release energy to keep you feeling full for a while.
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3. Do Drink Tea or Coffee

This might be a slightly controversial topic. Within reason, tea and coffee can be good for your metabolism.
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Obviously, when you’re having cups and cups of the stuff, it can be pretty detrimental. So drink them in moderation.
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The science behind this is that the caffeine in these beverages helps boost your nervous system. It has been shown to give your metabolism a boost by about 5% a day. That is based on one cup.
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Researchers also believe that the antioxidants in tea can also be really beneficial by giving your metabolism that extra kick.
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4. Don’t Try Fad Therapies

There are fads for all things in life, particularly relating to our health and well-being. But the thing is, they are just that, a fad. So you should try to avoid them where possible. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
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Take, for instance, red light therapy. Many people thought that it might give your metabolism a boost. But after testing and research, red light therapy does not increase metabolism at all. On the contrary, it can actually be harmful to us. So things like that need to be avoided.
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5. Do Drink Cold Water…(in moderation)

We often hear that drinking cold water isn’t the best thing for us. The reason is that we need to use our metabolism to help raise the water temperature to our body temperature. Only then can our body better use the water.
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However, studies have shown that this can be a good thing.
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Drinking five cups of cold water a day can help you shed up to five pounds a year. While that isn’t a lot, it can be cumulative over time.
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You could lose five pounds a year if everything else in your body stayed the same!
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6. Don’t Skip the Vitamin D

A balance of vitamins and minerals is essential in our diet.
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Vitamin D, in particular, is an important part of boosting your metabolism. It is used to help your muscles which are an important part of revving up your muscle tissue.
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Good sources of vitamin D are found in foods like salmon and eggs, as well as green leafy vegetables, milk and tofu.
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And of course, don’t forget the best: sunshine!
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Have you got any tips and tricks that have worked for you to help boost your metabolism?
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Metabolism

. Stomach Massage for Weight Loss and Metabolism

5 Big Benefits .by Sara at Massage Therapy

5 Amazing Benefits of An Abdominal Massage! . . 1. Digest Your Food More Efficiently

2. Clear the Digestive Pathway

3. Say Farewell to Being Bloated

. 4. Watch Your Fat Break Down

5. Speed Up Your Workout Results

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