5 Health Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle

•  Eat dark green vegetables ( spinach, kale, broccoli, green beans ) at least three times a week. Dark green vegetables are packed full of vitamins such as iron and calcium.

•   Drink more water! The reason you keep hearing this is because it is true we need to supply our bodies with a good amount of water each day.

•  Try to eat at least one raw fruit or a handfull of raw vegetables everyday.

• Refirned sugars are not good for you so try and reduce your refined sugar intake.

• Eat the colours of the rainbow the bigger the variety of fruits and vegetables you eat the better.

Remember that you really are what you eat. Adopting a healthier lifestyle will only benefit you in the long run. So take it one day at a time and incorporate a few of these tips into your everday life. You will soon be feeling the benefits of a healthier and more energetic you.

Emoticon's Facebook =D

To All You Facebook chatters I Give You Emoticon's

Smile

:)

Tongue

:P

Wink

 ;)

Grin

 

:-D :D =D

Curly lips

:3

Kiss

 

:-* :*

Grumpy

   

 >:( >:-(

Glasses

   

 8-) 8) B-) B)

Sunglasses

8-| 8| B-| B

Upset 

  

>:O >:-O >:o>:-o

Confused

o.O O.o

Shark

(^^^)

Gasp

:-O :O :-o :o

Pacman

:v

Squint

-_-

Devil

3:) 3:-)

Unsure

:/ :-/ :\ :-\

Frown

:-( :( :[ =(

Cry

:'(

Robot

:|]

Heart

<3

Angel

O:) O:-)

Kiki

^_^

Penguin

<(“)

Have Fun !!

Food Glorious Food

How we all love to eat ---- dinners with friends, afternoon snacks, late night fridge foraging or a quick candy bar every so often. Its so easy to eat isn't it but what about the consequences, that's right I'm talking about weight.

If you don't have a weight problem i am truly glad for you and slightly envious. There is nothing worse than not being able to fit into something that hung loosely on your frame a few months ago. Having to fight the bulge myself ever since i can remember i know how frustrating it can be to lose that extra pound or two and how difficult it becomes to stay away from glorious food ( i love food ).

In any case what i am trying to say here is that losing weight is and never will be easy it seems to be the universal law surrounding the weight loss phenomena.


I also have another universal law to add to this post and it goes a little something like this. No matter how many wonder drugs and weight loss potions the they produce,  market and sell to us it does not beat the fact that the only true and healthy way to lose weight is to.......

" WALK MORE & EAT LESS "  

 

Someones got the right idea (**,)

This is the "law" people put into the simplest wording i could think of. Now ask yourself the question did you already know that? I guarantee you right this moment that  99.99999 % of all overweight people know this. It is so simple eat less calories than you burn and weight loss is inevitable. All that's left to do is to incorporate this universal law into your daily life. I'm doing it and I know you can to !!!

There is nothing stopping you but yourself :)

Trading stocks live on the JSE

Trading online stocks is something I have been wanting to do for a while now and finally i got my act together and started this morning. I joined a group called world focus and i am trading on the IG Market platform... after joining I was welcomed with open arms to the live trading forum situated close to where i stay which is a great place to meet like minded people who all have similar goals in mind  -- Trading stocks online :)

It is actually amazing how simple the system is , I mean a child could operate it which is a little scary because with the wrong information you could lose some serious money. I have already lost 5000 -- (demo cash) hahaha but that was entirely my fault i wasn't following the rules you see ..
Today i did much better making a 27 % return on my investment which equated to around 600 (demo-cash)
I see a future in this and thankfully I have found a company that is willing to take their clients under their wing, training us from the ground up. It is exciting and risky but it sure is a lot of fun =D

I will keep you guys posted about my Online stock trading progress.

Energy

You can have anything you want if you want it desperately enough. You must want it with an exuberance that erupts through the skin and joins the energy that created the world.

"Sheila Graham"

I found this quote to be true and powerful. =D

Money Money Money

Money, we all need it we all want it and oh boy there are so many ways to get it. I think about money in a different way to most people I believe it is like oxygen, It is all around us and never in short supply no matter who you are or where you come from you will always have some money, even if it is a couple of cents.

I like money but i don't make the mistake of obsessing about it, many people do you know and when you look at their situations you realise that they aren't happy at all because all their energy is totally wasted on wanting money and feeling that they cannot be happy without it. In my opinion we should be thinking along the lines of " i have money and money like oxygen will always come my way" even if you have no money at all tell yourself that you are fine and that you still have everything you need to live. Don't obsess about money and money will come to you. I know that sounds strange but its true.

Start thinking like that and you will never be unhappy about your financial state because then you will understand that money is not everything and you don't need much in life to live, realise that you really don't need money to be happy --- I know  know money lubricates your lifestyle and does add certain comforts but it is not essential to have everything you look at to be happy. 

Don't get me wrong I'm not saying you should denounce money I'm just suggesting we all start thinking about money in a different way, a much more positive way.

Good luck with all your financial situations people remember----------- don't sweat the small stuff and yes money falls into that category =D

Live life like you have everything in the world. Tell yourself that you can afford everything and anything you might desire even if you know you cant. Create your own reality through changing your perception on the lives we live.

Be kind and smile at least once a day ....... Grrrrr :)

Om Nom Nom Nom

 You just have to love the Om nom nom phenomena i know i do.The one at the bottom gets me every time Hahaha - by the way what is that, looks like a rabbit but it could be a hamster mmmmm not entirely sure either way hes Nomming his heart out. (^^,)

Deep Breathing and its Benefits

In the fast paced lives we are all living these days we don't pay nearly enough attention to the way we breathe, it might sound stupid but we have lost touch with the correct way to breath and fully oxygenate our bodies. So whats wrong with the way we breathe? 

Our breathing is too fast and to shallow therefore we don't take in sufficient oxygen or expel sufficient carbon dioxide. This tends to starve the body of oxygen resulting in toxic build-ups. Every cell in your body requires oxygen to keep you fit and healthy. Try to be more aware of your breathing patterns.






SLOWER DEEPER BREATHES (^^,)


Take some time now to observe the breaths you are taking and ask yourself the question, Is my breathing shallow and fast, I can guarantee you your answer will be yes. Now try taking a breathe as deep as you can - fill your lungs up so that your chest is full and hard, as soon as your lungs are full of oxygen forcefully breathe out and repeat four more times. Concentrate on the feeling of the oxygen coming in and out of your lungs.


How do you feel now ? bit of a light head, slightly refreshed, relaxed and more grounded. There are many healthy benefits of deep breathing and most amazingly it won't cost you a single cent. Try and do the above exercise as soon as you wake up, at lunch and before you go to bed. After a while you will start feeling the benefits i promise ;) 

Personally i do it as much as i can and in any situation i might be feeling uncomfortable, irritated or when anger might rear its ugly head. So not only is deep breathing important for your body and your energy levels but also acts as a solid and sound meditation technique.

Here are a seven benefits of deep breathing

•  More oxygen means a higher quality of blood which will aid in the elimination of toxins.
• Improves digestion and metabolism rates. Due to the fact that your digestive organs are receiving more oxygen and oxygen rich blood vessels.
• Promotes a healthier nervous system , including your brain, spinal chord and nerve centres.
• Gland rejuvenation particularly the pineal and pituitary glands. 
• Improves skin Rejuvenation, smoother and fresher looking complexions.
• Reduces stress and promotes a more relaxed and refreshed mind and body.
• Healthy and fuller lungs come as a result of regular deep breathing which would ensure and reduce the risk of respiratory problems.
  

Go ahead and practice your deep breathing three times a day and enjoy the benefits of a healthier body and a relaxed sound mind, don't just take my word for it try it for yourself. I hope you enjoyed this post about deep breathing and the benefits that follow. =D

A Couple Of Words On Cyling =D

Bicycles have been around for a long time + - 200 years to be partially exact :). The year was 1817 and the inventor, named  Baron Von Drais. The device he created was made entirely out of wood and named the "walking machine" or "hobby horse" he's invention didn't last too long and never really gained popularity amongst the people of that century but one thing was for sure, Baron Von Drais laid down the blueprints for the modern bicycle we know today.

Well enough of the history lesson, I'd like to touch on the subject of biking and the positive results you can gain from it. Biking or cycling is not only a fun outdoor activity but also a low-impact aerobic workout that provides an array of health benefits, enjoyed by both kids and adults alike. It is considered to be one of the most effective exercises out there and you don't have to be super-fit to go for a ride either as cycling caters for people of all age groups and fitness levels. There are three main categories used for fitness or leisure namely indoor cycling, road cycling and outdoor cycling all of which kinda explain themselves.     

To name but a few benefits we have

• A great metabolism booster.
• Improves balance.
• Increases coordination.
• Promotes weight loss.
• Reduces stress ( as with any exercise)
• Increased low impact joint movement.
• Strengthens the heart and Promotes blood circulation.
• Exposure to more sunlight.
• Muscle firming and toning.

Generally cycling doesn't involve a strong learning curve or a lot of expensive equipment  besides the bike itself and it can be performed all year round in many areas around the globe. Most people will be able to continue cycling throughout their entire natural lives and reap the rewards of a more active and healthy lifestyle.

Other benefits 

• A relaxing leisurely activity.
• A chance to spend time with friends.
• Creates an opportunity to meet new people.
• It is an environmentally friendly activity.

To Baron Von Drais i say thank you for your "hobby horse" and the huge snowball it created I wonder what he would say if he saw the variety of bicycles today and the impact he created. Until my next post, see you guys on the road ;)

The madness and radness of poi (o0,)

I have been practicing Poi for a little over five years now and i can tell you, the benefits are amazing. Poi were developed by the Maori people of New Zealand thousands of years ago and is basically the art of swinging circles with a small weight attached to a chain or chord in each hand. The art of Poi was practiced by men to increase coordination, timing, strength. and by women to increase flexibility of the wrists and hands :)

A Poi spinner can use anything from long socks with tennis balls placed inside it to expensive LED lit orbs.
Fire Poi which is my personal favorite consist of some Kevlar type material wrapped tightly around a small piece of copper pipe attached to a chain. I favour the fire Poi because of the exhilaration you feel when spinning the raging flame over and around your body, it is not something you can easily describe.

 
To outline all the benefits that Poi can bring into your life is a difficult task because there are just so many. Above all spinning Poi can increase your spatial awareness and boost your concentration levels. It will give your muscles a workout and totally increase flexibility, spinning poi also increase your balance and allows you to become more aware of your own space and presence.

• Improves blood circulation.
• Improves muscle mass.
• Improves your spacial Awareness.
• Improves self esteem.
• Improves hand eye co-ordination.
• Improves timing.
• Gain understanding and patience.

Spinning poi will do wonders for your overall fitness of not only the body but also the mind, give it a try and you will be amazed at what you can  achieve.

5 Superfoods you should take a look at

A special category of foods found in nature known today as Super foods, are a superior source of essential nutrients and anti-oxidants - nutrients our bodies need but cannot make by themselves. These foods are nutrient dense and calorie sparse meaning that they pack a lot of punch for their size and weight. Let’s take a look at five of these amazing foods.

• Raw cacao contains an array of minerals and unique properties including high levels of magnesium and sulphur. Cacao may increase your focus and alertness; it also has nutrients (phenylethylamine) that keep you happy and smiling for longer. Cacao beans contain 14 times more flavanoids (antioxidants) than red wine and a whopping 21 times more than green tea. So if you plan on buying yourself some raw cacao beans be sure to attain organic raw cacao in a powder, whole bean or nib form. Most processed cacao beans have lost almost all their nutrients due to excessive temperatures during the refining process.

• Green leafy vegetables come in many forms you could try any of the following - dandelion greens, spinach, mustard sprouts, broccoli sprouts, chicory, rocket, watercress, parsley, kale, endive or lettuce. Studies continually confirm that populations who consume a diet high in green leafy vegetables run a far lower risk of cancer and heart disease. Leafy vegetables also contain high doses of enzymes, chlorophyll, proteins and large varieties of vitamins and minerals which are all very beneficial to your well being.

• Coconuts are by far one of the highest sources of electrolytes in nature - electrolytes are ionized salts contained in our cells that transport energy throughout our bodies. The water in coconuts are identical to the molecular structure of human blood plasma, this means that your body will recognize it immediately and then put it to good use. So instead of drinking a refined sports drink for energy you could rather drink some coconut water for that extra boost.

• Pomegranate fruits contain tannins, anthocyanins and polyphenols all of which are beneficial antioxidants. Drinking a glass of pomegranate juice a day may reduce high blood pressure. Evidence also suggests that it lowers or slows down low density lipoprotein "LDL" cholesterol (bad cholesterol) oxidation.

• Walnuts are one of the best plant sources of protein, rich in B-vitamins, antioxidants, magnesium and fibre. Nuts on the whole contain plant sterols and omega 3 fatty acids which improve blood vessel elasticity and plaque accumulation. Walnuts have also been shown to lower LDL cholesterol and the C- Reactive Protein (CRP)

So if you want to feel a bit healthier treat yourself to a superfood or two, what do you have to lose ?

8 Reasons to become a vegetarian (-*-)

• Consider this, giving up meat will rid your body of toxins {environmental pollutants, pesticides and preservatives} these toxins overload our system and are the main causes for some serious illnesses. If you have ever tried a formal detox program you will know that the first step is to replace meats and dairy products with vegetables, fruits and juices. Because vegetables and fruits contain phytochemicals which help our bodies to detox naturally.

• Imagine enjoying a delicious vegetarian meal and at the same time knowing that no being has suffered for it.

• By turning vegetarian you can look forward to lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, reduced risk of heart disease, many types of cancers and are less likely to be overweight. Sounds good to me, perhaps you might not live much longer than a meat eater but you will certainly lower your disease risk factor.

• It is horribly inefficient to raise animals for food; it takes 7.2 kilograms of grain to produce 500 grams of edible meat. For every half kilo they eat, only a fraction of the calories become edible meat.

• Over fished oceans are resulting in threatened species, destruction of coral reefs and an overall ocean Eco-system imbalance.

• Vegetarianism helps fight an industry that raise animals in cramped spaces, artificially breeds them, separates them from their young and then trucks them away for a lovely ride to a slaughter house.

• Another result of the meat industry is the mass pollution it creates. A study done in 2006 by the United Nations found that this industry is a significant contributor to most of the serious environmental problems we face at every scale from local to global.

• There are many tasty vegetarian dishes to explore so why not expand your taste buds and discover less harmful ways to enjoy your meals

so rather than asking why go vegetarian? Perhaps the real question is why you haven’t gone vegetarian yet.