How to lose weight

More than one-third of adults in the United States are obese. In fact, the furor over obesity, which some have termed an “epidemic,” has reached such proportions that one big-city mayor has gone about banning large-sized, sugary soft drinks and the First Lady has been on a crusade to control the dietary offerings in public schools.
Even many adults who do not fit the clinic definition of obese are still overweight, and a large percentage are looking for the best ways to lose weight.

Shedding pounds largely comes down to the two-pronged factors of diet and exercise. Not modifying the first one enough, and not getting enough of the second one, ends up giving the individual a recipe for being overweight. 
Conditions related to obesity include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Counseling someone to eat less and exercise more might be the simplest advice possible, but it’s also, partially, an oversimplification. When it comes to diet, no one needs to starve themselves in order to lose weight. It has more to do with the types of food you eat than how much you eat.

Reduce the amount of red meat in your diet. If you don’t want to eliminate red meat altogether, choose cuts of meat with less fat content. Limit your intake of salt and starches. If you’ve got to have potato chips alongside your sandwich at lunch, opt for the baked potato chips that are less greasy and contain less fat than the deep-fried chips. You might find you’re really not sacrificing that much in terms of taste.

A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, egg whites, skinless poultry, fish and nonfat dairy products will certainly aid in the mission of losing weight. Drink more water and less sugary drinks. If you have to have a soda, a diet soda is a better option, but seltzer is an even better choice than that.

In terms of exercise, it’s important—if not always easy—to make sure you get at least some physical activity each and every day. Cardio and strength training burn lots of calories. If your feet or your stamina level won’t allow for a regular jogging regimen, then make sure you take lots of walks. Next time you need to mail a letter, walk to the mailbox instead of driving. Try to work in a daily walk in your neighborhood. And if you intend on more rigorous, formal exercising at the gym or fitness center, be sure to pace yourself and don’t build up to an overly ambitious workout agenda too quickly.

There are thousands of diet fads among us.  However, sometimes the best advice is common sense.  Work towards a healthy diet and integrate regular exercise.  You would be surprised at the results small changes can make.

How to Quickly Boost Your Testosterone

You’re no longer a ‘twenty-something.’ And you may be noticing some changes.

Maybe it’s taking longer to recover from workouts. Maybe you feel sluggish. Perhaps you’re looking in the mirror and noticing that fat tends to ’stick’ to your ribs.

Male testosterone production typically peaks at 30. After 30, natural testosterone production tends to decline by 1-3% a year. Maintaining an optimal testosterone level is vital for men who want to maintain strong overall health, libido, and well-being.

An article from Livestrong.com (which is run by the Lance Armstrong Foundation) states that declining testosterone levels can lead to a subtle yet gradual reduction in muscle density and strength.

And there’s a reason: testosterone helps a man’s body turn fat into energy. It’s a simple formula: lower testosterone means less energy. So lower testosterone levels can change a man’s body shape and rob a man of his natural energy.

Some men opt for costly testosterone replacement, strange workout supplements, or any number of other radical solutions.

It’s important for men to understand they can boost their natural testosterone levels with the help of the right dietary supplement. One of the most exciting developments in this field has been made by a team of dietary supplement researchers based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

After extensive research, this team has developed a supplement with natural key ingredientsthat is reported to trigger your body into increasing its levels of free testosterone. The supplement has just been launched and is called Nugenix. The key ingredient is Testofen® which is made from the rare Fenugreek plant. Testofen® has suggested benefits of boosting free testosterone levels, increasing sex drive, and improving libido.

The proprietary Nugenix Testosterone Complex includes five additional ingredients to complement and augment the effectiveness of Testofen®. Nugenix is designed to deliver stamina, strength, and libido improvements in just days. Although most users report seeing the best results after one to two weeks of usage.

Studies from Irvine, California and Queensland, Australia have shown strong and even spectacular results with the key ingredient in Nugenix, Testofen®. Benefits include increased sex drive, improved libido, and enhanced muscle mass. 

Nugenix is manufactured in the United States under FDA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). GNC stores secured the exclusive retail rights to Nugenix’s US launch and it’s carried in GNC stores nationwide. Right now, the company that has developed Nugenix is providing samples to customers who qualify for them online.

Are You Suffering With Joint Discomfort?

If you’re suffering from joint discomfort you’ve probably tried a variety of supplements. Tedious gels, pills, powders, and creams. But how well do they really work?

It seems like every year joint companies tout the next big thing. Revolutionary… ground breaking… shocking. But it seems like the only change is bigger pills and more talk.

That’s why it’s so exciting to see real evolution in the joint market. Two new ingredients in particular have been causing shockwaves in the joint market. UC-II® and patented Aprèsflex.

UC-II® is a new form of denatured type II collagen. Interest in collagen use began 20 years ago when researchers discovered positive results with un-denatured collagen. More recently researchers discovered that denatured collagen is more concentrated and thus more powerful. A recent Harvard University study showed that people with rheumatoid arthritis who took undenatured type II collagen experienced significant relief. UC-II is a patented, highly concentrated type II version of collagen.

Aprèsflex is a highly concentrated form of boswellia serrata, a rare tropical plant. Boswellia serrata has been shown to ’switch off’ the pro-inflammatory cytokines and mediators that often lead to joint discomfort.

These highly concentrated ingredients are found in the new proprietary formula: "Beneflex".

Beneflex is a powerful alternative to more traditional joint products. The entire compound fits into a single, tiny capsule taken once-daily. No more horse pills. Tedious gels, powders, drinks, or creams.

And Beneflex can provide relief from joint discomfort in just 7 days…

Suggested benefits include:

•    Fast relief from joint discomfort
•    No glucosamine or chondroitin
•    New patented ingredients
•    Safe and drug-free
•    Gluten free!
•    Shell-fish free!

To boost the effectiveness of the UC-II® and Aprèsflex, the nutritional researchers included two additional ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid and Turmeric. Hyaluronic Acid is found in healthy joints; it forms protective structures around the cells in joints. Turmeric is used in Asian cooking and provides additional joint relief by lowering histamine levels and increasing production of a natural cortisone that helps with joint discomfort.

Beneflex is made in US Laboratories and is carried in GNC stores nationwide. And while Beneflex is a new product, it’s already a national sponsor of the Arthritis Foundation.

If you have joint discomfort and other products have failed to help you in the past, try Beneflex. Due to popular request, the manufacturer has made samples available online to qualifying customers. You can also find Beneflex in GNC stores nationwide.