Reason #1: A Treadmill is the PERFECT exercise machine for those who hate exercise!

We all know that in order to lose weight, get firm & fight gravity’s pull, exercise is a must!

But what do you do if you don’t LIKE working out?

What if your motto is “I don’t exercise. If God meant us to touch our toes, He would have put them higher on our bodies.”? What if you get bored or don’t like logging hours in the gym with all those muscle boys or short-shorts women?

One viable option is the home treadmill, because of all the things it allows you to do to FORGET that you are exercising in the first place!

You can set it up in front of the television and watch your favorite episode of ER or Oprah. An hour will fly by and you won’t even notice that you’ve been walking (or running)!

What about popping in your favorite CD and taking an invigorating power walk? You’ll be burning a truckload of calories without even realizing you’re sweating!

Many treadmills also come with a magazine or book rack.

What about walking uphill (a HUGE calorie burner) while reading the latest edition of Woman’s World? Or Time? Or your favorite novel?

How easy is that?

Treadmills are perfect for those people who get bored easily or hate exercising because they allow you to do so many things WHILE using them. (for all of us multi-tasking queens and kings!)

Reason #2: A Treadmill is Unmatched For Workout Versatility!

Most funky fly-by-night exercise gadgets out there only allow you to do one thing. One repetitive motion that your body will quickly get used to (and that means less calories burned!)

A treadmill on the other hand gives you a LOT of workout versatility!

If you’re just starting an exercise program you can start with a slow walk and then speed it up as your body gets into better shape. If you’re training for a marathon, you can run at a steady pace and even build in sprints.

You can power walk or do a slow steady jog. You can skip if you want to or build in fast-walk-slow-walk intervals. Many treadmills will let you walk uphill (which explodes the number calories burned!). Some will even let you walk downhill (a great way to cross-train).

Some treadmills come with handweights to incorporate into your workout. (Building muscle WHILE burning calories is a double weight loss whammy!)

There are countless ways you can vary your workout with a treadmill so that you continue to challenge your body and burn those calories!

Reason #3: A Treadmill Can Help You Burn MORE Calories by Increasing Your Exercise Time!

Did you know that a new 3 year study conducted by the University of Stanford’s Graduate School of Business has found that consumers are overpaying for gym services? The study concludes that most people overestimate how often they will use their gym membership and that most don’t visit the gym often enough to justify their membership costs.

I may be going out on a limb here but I suspect that the reason may be that many people just don’t have the time to go. But here’s where a home treadmill can help you actually increase your workout time and frequency (which means more calories burned…)

Did you know that experts tell us that 2 x 15-minute workouts can give us the same exercise benefits as 1 x 30-minute workout?

And did you also know that the number one obstacle that keeps people from exercising is ‘lack of time’? (that explains those gym study results above doesn’ it?)

Here’s where a home treadmill can help:

A treadmill allows you to split your workouts up into mini-workouts and still burn just as many calories! Maybe you want to go for a 15 minute wake-up walk in the morning. Maybe it’s a 20-minute light jog at lunch. What about a 10-minute power walk just before dinner to curb your appetite or fight night-time boredom?

Many of us just don’t have the time to take 45 minutes to an hour to go to the gym every day. But most people can find 15 minutes during the day. Three of those mini-15-minute workouts and you’ve just done that 45 minutes!

And remember, whether it’s 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 or 20, it all adds up in weight loss! With a treadmill, YOU’RE in charge of your workout time!

Reason #4: A Treadmill Gives You the Benefit of All-Year-Round ANY Time Exercise!

Ok, here it is: in my opinion one of the MOST IMPORTANT benefits of having a home treadmill is :CONVENIENCE, CONVENIENCE, CONVENIENCE! If you live in northern climates you know that walking or jogging in the snow and ice is NOT the definition of fun.

What about when it’s raining? Scratch exercise off the list today! What about when it’s late or really early and the gym isn’t open? Forget about that workout today!

A home treadmill can be one of the best exercise comforts around because you can use it regardless of the weather or time.

How many times have we gained some unwanted winter weight and then exercised like crazy when the weather turned fair, trying to get it off? What a pain!

With a treadmill you can look great all year round because you’re not missing those winter workouts!

AND you can also exercise any time in any type of clothing you want (no worrying about wearing that ratty t-shirt to the gym!). Call me petty but this is a huge convenience!

Reason #5: By Using the Large Muscles of the Legs, A Treadmill Is Helps You Burn MAJOR FAT Calories

A recent Woman’s World article made the startling claim that, contrary to popular belief, gentle walking is one of the BEST ways to burn fat!

Why?

It seems that gentle walking allows your body to go STRAIGHT to the fat stores for energy instead of first depleting your sugar (glycogen) stores (used by your body for quick energy).

Not only that, there’s been countless studies including one by the American Medical Association, that rank a treadmill as the number ONE cardiovascular machine for losing weight and burning calories.

By using the large muscles in your legs, you burn the maximum amount of calories. You can even increase your calories-burned by walking uphill which uses even more muscles!

Given all their benefits it’s no wonder that treadmill sales have increased by 50% over the past five years!

No matter which treadmill you choose, make sure it fits your needs and lifestyle. And ENJOY!

Source: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/ONeill9.html

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Nothing makes it more difficult to try and lose weight or maintain weight loss than getting sick.  So what can you do this winter so that you don’t get sick?  Here are some simple suggestions…

1. How do you avoid a cold? Keep your hands away from your face and wash them often. Avoid people with colds, and ask your doctor if vitamin C may be helpful and safe for you.
2. Although depression can easily be assumed to be a result of your chronic illness, you could be someone who has Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). If you find yourself blue between October and March, it may be because of the lack of sunlight, which can be a natural antidepressant. Ask your doctor.
3. Feeling stressed about the holidays? Before reaching for that piece of pumpkin pie, grab a banana. Foods that are natural stress fighters include orange juice, yogurt, low caffeine intake, carbohydrates instead of sugar, and lots of water!
4. Need a boost of energy? Here are some ideas that are recommended by health professionals.
   1. Get out into the daylight at least thirty minutes a day, or at least pen up those blinds.
   2. Exercise when possible, but never exercise when you have a temperature of 99.5 degrees F or above.
   3. Eat vegetables! B-vitamins, found in whole grains, green vegetables, potatoes, and beans, keep your immune system primed and stave off winter bugs. They also help produce neurotransmitters in the brain, which moderate your moods. When your vitamin B supply is off-kilter, you’re more likely to feel depressed, stressed, anxious, and cranky.
   4. Make personal time for yourself. Splurge on a new journal or some new pjs to get you through the winter months.
5. There are over 200 viruses that cause the common cold. Before cold season hits, talk with your doctor about what is “normal” and “not normal” for someone with your illness-make a “cold plan.” This way if you get a cold, you will know how soon to call your doctor and what over the counter medications you can safely take. Talk to your doctor now about whether a flu shot would be recommended.
6. Chapped lips bothering you? The Mayo Clinic recommends applying a moisturizer to your lips daily or as needed. You can use a lip balm or skin moisturizer. Generally, the greasier the products, the better. If all else fails, a humidifier in your home may help.

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Lets look at a few items that you probably want to buy controlled sizes:

• Chocolate – lets face it, you’re trying to make lifestyle changes.  That doesn’t mean giving up everything you enjoy because if you do you will end up binging.  Chocolate is ideal to purchase in controlled sizes.  You can purchase chocolate bars that are 100 calories and even others that are less than that.  When you’re in the mood for something sweet, grabbing one of the controlled portions is better than a candy bar laced with well over 300 calories.
• Chips/Snack Crackers/Soda – I love chips but buying a bag that can eat 10 and having it yourself is not an option.  I buy those small bags that are under 130 calories and contain anywhere from 10-20 chips in them.  I still get to eat something I like without binging.  The same can be done for snack crackers or soda pop.  If you must have them, buy the small versions and save your waist.

But when it comes to frozen dinners – I’ve got mixed feelings on these items.  While you are getting food that is portion controlled, you are  not learning how to build the correct portion size yourself and are relying on what the food industry is giving you – perhaps the same could be said for chocolate or chips – but in this case you are also taking on a lot of food additives and preservatives.  You have little to no control over salt – something that you need to watch if you are overweight as it can lead to hypertension (or high blood pressure).

When it comes to your main meals, I firmly believe that this is where you need to learn yourself how much is enough.  What you need to learn is portion sizes, it is especially important when it comes to your main meals – lunch and dinner because that’s typically when most of us will end up overeating or binging without even realizing it.

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If you eat, and then sit in front of the TV you will gain weight.  There is no doubt about that.  But if you eat, and do a little work before sitting down, you will not only feel better but you’ll not have any guilt that you sat down without doing some level of activity.  The cycle is easy to get into:

• Eat
• Sit on the couch in front of the TV, or on the computer or start playing video games
• Feel guilty and promise yourself you won’t do it tomorrow

Next day…

• Eat
• Sit on the couch in front of the TV, or on the computer or start playing video games
• Feel guilty and promise yourself you won’t do it tomorrow

And it repeats itself.  You need to break this cycle – nobody, not your spouse or significant other, nor your kids can break this cycle.  YOU have to do it yourself for yourself.

This is like binge eating.  You binge on anything you can find, only to feel guilty later on and rather than STOP EATING you keep going because you’ve already started so what the hell…

But once you break the cycle the first time, then the second and third, fourth, fifth… slowly it becomes habit to NOT sit and instead you will force (use the word lightly) yourself to not sit but remain active for about an hour afterwards.

Once you’ve gotten out of that rut – start walking.  Outside.  You DO NOT need a walking program, or plan.  Just walk.  Walk to the corner store and back.  Walk to the grocery store.  Walk around the block.  Walk to the park.  Walk on a trail.  Just walk.  Walking is the least expensive exercise you can do.  It doesn’t cost a lot (a good pair of walking shoes will cost you between $30 and $100) and all you need is some outdoor clothing – track pants, and a light shirt and hat.  You probably have all that at home already.

Walking gets your body moving.  It keeps your mind active.  It helps relax, and refocus.

If you’re a busy professional, walking will allow you to sort out your day and put what has happened into perspective.  Even though you may be thinking about work, it’s in a stress free environment.

You don’t need a walking program.  Just go outside, put one foot in front of the other and see where it takes you.

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Drinking a glass of water before each meal could help you lose weigh, or make your current diet more effective. That’s the conclusion of a study just released by researchers at Virginia Tech University.

Think about the logic behind this – by drinking two 8 ounce glasses of water, you’re filling your stomach up and tricking your body into feeling more full so when the time comes to eat you won’t feel as hungry and as such you will eat less.

This isn’t new – my doctor has been telling me this for years and for those of us that are older it’s anecdotal advice given to us by our parents and perhaps grandparents.  Maybe with this study and it being made “official” people that are trying to lose weight will drink water before each meal.

Has the long-sought magic potion in society’s “battle with the bulge” finally arrived? An appetite-control agent that requires no prescription, has no common side effects and costs almost nothing?

Scientists today reported results of a new clinical trial confirming that just two 8-ounce glasses of the stuff, taken before meals, enables people to shed pounds.

The weight-loss elixir, they told the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS), is ordinary water.

“We are presenting results of the first randomized controlled intervention trial demonstrating that increased water consumption is an effective weight loss strategy,” said Dr. Brenda Davy, senior author on the study.

“We found in earlier studies that middle aged and older people who drank two cups of water right before eating a meal ate between 75 and 90 fewer calories during that meal. In this recent study, we found that over the course of 12 weeks, dieters who drank water before meals, three times per day, lost about 5 pounds more than dieters who did not increase their water intake.”

“People should drink more water and less sugary, high-calorie drinks. It’s a simple way to facilitate weight management.”

Davy pointed out that folklore and everyday experience long have suggested that water can help promote weight loss. But there has been surprisingly little scientific information on the topic.

Previous studies hinted that drinking water before meals reduces intake of calories. Lacking until now, however, has been the “gold-standard” evidence from a randomized, controlled clinical trial that compares weight loss among dieters who drink water before meals with those who do not.

Groups

The study included 48 adults, 55-75 years, divided into two groups. One group drank 2 cups of water prior to their meals and the other did not. All of the subjects ate a low-calorie diet during the study.

Over the course of 12 weeks, water drinkers lost about 15.5 pounds, while the nonwater drinkers lost about 11 pounds. Davy said water may be so effective simply because it fills up the stomach with a substance that has zero calories.

People feel fuller as a result, and eat less calorie-containing food during the meal. Increased water consumption may also help people lose weight if they drink it in place of sweetened calorie-containing beverages, said Davy, who is with Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va.

Pop

Diet soda pop and other beverages with artificial sweeteners may also help people reduce their calorie intake and lose weight, Davy said. However, she advised against using beverages sweetened with sugar and high-fructose corn syrup because they are high in calories.

A 12-ounce can of regular soda pop, for instance, contains about 10 teaspoons of sugar.

Davy noted that that nobody knows exactly how much water people should drink daily.

The Institute of Medicine, an agency of The National Academies, which advises the Federal Government on science, says that most healthy people can simply let thirst be their guide. It does not specify exact requirements for water, but set general recommendations for women at about 9 cups of fluids — from all beverages including water — each day, and men at about 13 cups of fluids. And it is possible to drink too much water, a situation that can lead to a rare, but serious, condition known as water intoxication, Davy pointed out.

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Who doesn’t love grilled cheese sandwiches?  And using thin sliced bread, fat-reduced cheese and light butter allows you to enjoy a treat that you may not otherwise try.  But how do you make the best grilled cheese sandwich?  Just follow along on this video over at CNN.

Don’t like making grilled cheese on a pan? Why not try one of these sandwich makers! Makes the job easier, not as messy and a cinch to clean…

I use the Cuisinart GR-1 Griddler Panini and Sandwich Press.  I bought if for around $50.00 on Amazon and it works great!  With over 150 positive reviews on Amazon and a rating of 4.5 stars out of 5 this is the sandwich press you should buy.

It does more than just sandwiches!

Creating restaurant-quality paninis–as well as grilled sandwiches, veggies, pork chops, and more–is simple with this convenient panini press and sandwich maker. The unit’s upper and lower 11-by-7-inch nonstick, non-removable grill plates provide even grilling and toasting, plus offer a drip spout that makes it easy to drain grease away from food for healthier cooking. Designed like professional units, its floating hinge adjusts to accommodate any thickness for perfectly grilled thin or thick panini and sandwiches. In addition, the panini press and sandwich maker features “power-on” and “ready-to-cook” indicator lights and a preset temperature to ensure crisp, golden-brown results. An instruction book with recipes and a cleaning

Features include:

• Panini press and sandwich maker in brushed stainless-steel housing
• Upper and lower 11-by-7-inch nonstick, non-removable grill plates
• Floating hinge adjusts to accommodate any size sandwich; preset temperature
• Helpful indicator lights; instructions, recipes, and cleaning tool included
• Measures 14-1/2 by 6-1/2 by 12 inches; 3-year limited warranty

Another great one is the DeLonghi CGH800-U Retro Panini Grill, also found on Amazon. The other one that I liked is the Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler Stainless-Steel 4-in-1 Grill/Griddle and Panini Press – almost 500 4 star reviews cannot be wrong – again you will also find this on Amazon.

Here is a picture of the DeLonghi CGH800-U Retro Grill:

Here is a picture of the Cuisinart GR-4 Stainless Steel Grill:

I buy almost everything on Amazon, great (best) prices and most items are delivered FREE OF CHARGE right to your home. What more could you want?

Regardless of which one you buy, they are all great machines and all make fantastic grilled cheese sandwiches along with many other items.  The stainless steel looks really sharp, and is pretty easy to clean.  Stylewise they are all nice to look at and will look good on your counter.

If you are seriously looking to buy – just click the pictures of the different grills.  When I last checked earlier today the Cusinart GR-4 was on sale at 62% off the regular price!  It was selling for $235.00 and was on sale for only $88.50.  Don’t forget to pick-up a Panini Recipe Book if you don’t have one.  They had a deal on the GR-4 along with two recipe books for only $119.00 – definately a good deal.

ALERT: There is a newer version of the GR-4 our that is less expensive.  Check out the newest Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler.

Bon Apetite!

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If you are like most people with a weight problem, you already know the answer. (Consuming more calories than you burn).

And you probably know exactly what you have to do in order to lose it.  Am I right? You probably have multiple books that all work.  Then why aren’t you doing it?

Most people will tell you that all you need is more, ”will power”.

I am here to tell you that they couldn’t be more wrong!

Here is why…

According to the latest research*, ”will power” is a limited resource.  When you ”will” yourself to stay away from bad foods, it takes away your ability to concentrate on even the simplest of day to day activities.

For example, when subjects were told not to eat chocolate chip cookies, their persistence in puzzle solving deteriorated. And when they were told to suppress an emotional reaction to a movie, they had problems solving a simple anagram.

In short, any act of suppression is virtually unsustainable…

This is why once you start having to think about other stuff, it becomes almost impossible for you to stay away from the cookies, the burgers, the tacos, the beer, the chips, and the soda.

Even worse, whatever habits you have developed around eating lie deep in your unconscious mind. This dictates your ”default” eating choices, and any changes to this using ”will power” are met with massive resistance.

And this is a battle you don’t want to fight, because the unconscious mind always wins.

So if you want to get trim, you have to change your unconscious ”default” eating choices. It is the only real way to get results that stick – and it is a whole lot easier…

How do you work with the unconscious mind, you ask?

Sometimes repetition works, and establishing rituals one at a time can help…

But the only method that is validated by current science and mainstream organizations like The American Medical Association is called medical hypnosis.

Hypnosis is basically the study of creating unconscious changes. Over 80 years of clinical research have demonstrated that with the aid of hypnosis, people are able to have control where they had none before.

Get this; at the University of Iowa they are doing MRI studies where you actually see the brain shutting off feelings of pain in the brain. . . all under hypnosis.

If hypnosis can teach you to block pain, it certainly can help you change your eating habits.

But make sure you get the real thing. You don’t want help from a ‘’stage hypnotist” – you want to find someone with a proven clinical track record. And finding somebody in person with a proven track record for weight loss is extremely difficult.

This is why it is sometimes better to find a home-use program. And the program with the best track record in the industry was created by Dr. Roberta Temes (author of a hypnosis textbook used in medical schools).

Over 50,000 people have now used this program, and the satisfaction rate is 92%.

This means that over 9 out of 10 people are able to change their eating behaviors and get the slim body they deserve using her hypnosis sessions.

The publisher provides you with a year to try the program, and they even let you sample it for 28 days by just paying shipping. So if you struggle with, ”will power” – then this program is truly a, ”no brainer”.

If you are about to give up – give hypnosis another try.

P.S. Here are a couple of actual testimonials from people that have tried this product…

”I am now down 20 pounds and still have not had any
 problems with stress eating (my lifetime habit is to overeat).
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One 30g pouch is 130 calories, of which there is 5g of fat, 4g of fibre and 9g of sugar.  Not bad considering you’d get about the same from some adult cereals.  The sample bar I had also contained 1.5g of saturated fats, 5mg of cholesterol and 120mg of sodium.  The 4g of sugar was part of the 21g of carbohydrates in the bar with 8g coming from starch and 2g from protein.

As you may, or may not know when you read the ingredients on a package they are typically listed in order from most of that item to least – this product is no different.  The first ingredient is wheat flour, followed by sugar, cereal and salt.

The taste of the bars is great, and there was no after-taste either.  The one thing that I’ve found with may similar products is the after-taste, and that normally turns me off of them.  But these cereal bars are really tasty – so good that you won’t even realize that you’re eating fibre.

I’m sure these bars are nothing new, but this is the first time I had tried something like this.  I normally stay away from cereal bars because they’re typically high in fat and sugar – something that I don’t need and I’m sure you don’t if you’re trying to loose weight.

From Kellogg’s website: A great tasting, easy way to get fibre on the go, All-Bran Honey Nut flavour bars are high in fibre and provide 16% of the recommended daily fibre.

These also make a great mid-morning, or afternoon snack and may be a good alternative to the same-old, same-old everyday.

If you want something filling – you will not find it here or with most cereal bars.  The idea is to give you enough to keep your body going until a snack later in the morning or lunch in the afternoon.  What you may want to do is add some yogurt to the mix to help you feel full.  I tend to have something like this when I’m in a rush, but will follow it with a cup or three of tea (decaf with skim milk and no sugar).

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Here are the deals…

There are 3 awesome buys from Sole – the leader in fitness equipment:

This is an award winning treadmill that we’ve featured here previously:

Sole F63 Treadmill Average Rating: 40 total customer reviews...

Newly designed for 2009 with updated features, the Sole F63 treadmill has earned a reputation as one of the best-quality treadmills in its price range thanks to its unbeatable combination of high-quality components and user-friendliness. The treadmill offers a strong 2.5-horsepower, continuous-duty motor, which delivers challenging speeds of up to 10 miles per hour and inclines of up to 15 percent. The vibrant blue LCD display, meanwhile, closely tracks your workout progress, with information on your speed, incline, time, distance traveled, calories, pulse, and pace. There’s even a 1/4-mile digital track that you can follow as you run and a peak-and-valley graph that corresponds to individual programs.

Other details include a wireless heart rate chest strap, six preset workouts, including cardio training and fat burning; a large stop switch for safety; a low-profile running hood; speed and incline controls on the armrests; armrest cooling fans; and a 20-by-55-inch running surface. Perhaps most conveniently, however, the treadmill deck folds into a compact footprint and locks into place when not in use, thereby saving a ton of storage space. The F63 treadmill, which offers a user capacity of 325 pounds, carries the following warranties: 20 years on the motor, three years on the deck, lifetime on the frame, three years on the electronics/belt/rollers, and one year on the labor.

Specifications:

• Assembled Dimensions: 33 by 75 by 58 inches (W x L x H)
• Folded Dimensions: 68 by 43 inches (H x D)
• Motor: 2.5 horsepower
• Speed: 1-10 miles per hour
• Elevation: 0-15%
• Deck: 1-inch Phenolic
• Belt: 2-ply
• Running surface: 20 by 55 inches
• Roller: 2.5 inches
• Folding Feature: Easy Assist Fold
• Pulse Grip
• Heart Rate Chest Strap Included
• Six Standard Programs
• Two User-Defined Programs
• Display Type: LCD
• Window Type: Single LCD
• Message window
• Track Display
• Audio system
• Accessory tray
• Ten Quick Speed/Elevation Buttons
• Speed/elevation in handles
• Built-in cooling fans
• Maximum Weight Capacity: 325 pounds

Manufacturer’s Warranty
Motor – 20 years, Deck – 3 years, frame – lifetime, electronics/wear items – 3 years, labor – 1 year

About Sole
Sole brings over twenty years of treadmill and fitness product design and manufacturing to the table in their line of innovative equipment designed for fitness-conscious people. The company’s treadmill line is simple in design, with an emphasis on quality and warranty all at a great price. Sole’s easy-to-use treadmills offer a great value and feature a convenient, space-saving portable design. The treadmills have a very stable base with four wheels for ease of movement, folding decks to conserve space, and a 30-year motor and lifetime deck and frame warranty. Sole is always looking for ways to make their equipment better, more efficient, with higher quality at a great price.

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The next 2 super deals are from Bowflex and Horizon Fitness:

Horizon Fitness EX-57 Elliptical Trainer Average Rating: 30 total customer reviews...

This treadmill is an award winner as well:

Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill Average Rating: 209 total customer reviews...

The top-rated Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill is an intense cardio workout system with a powerful 3.0 horsepower continuous-duty motor and fifteen workout programs, providing ultimate variety in your exercise routine every time. The programs include a wide range of options, including manual, cardio, fat burn, speed interval jogger, hill intervals, heart strength/recovery test, calorie goal, distance goal, cardio heart rate calculation, body mass index (BMI) test, and two custom programs to truly personalize your workouts. In addition, grip and telemetric heart rate monitoring and a backlit LCD computer display track your heart rate and metrics as you exercise.

For your convenience, the treadmill folds up for easy storage and also has a built-in three-speed fan, two bottle holders, and quick-speed keys for your added comfort and ease of use. A generously sized walking and running belt surface area measures 20 by 60 inches and features Bowflex’s unique Strike Zone deck cushioning system for ultimate support, stability, and comfort during your lift-off and landing motions. Whether you’re just starting to get in shape or are a seasoned athlete looking to stay in shape, the Series 7 is a diverse piece of equipment for your home with a speed range up to 11 miles per hour and an incline grade up to 12%, allowing you to customize your workout pace and program every time.

Feature Detail:

• 3.0 continuous-duty horsepower motor
• Speed range is 0.5-11 miles per hour/0.8-17.7 kilometers per hour
• 0-12% incline range
• Quick incline and quick-speed keys offer easy access to desired settings
• Fifteen workout programs: Manual, cardio, running, fat burn, speed interval jogger, hill intervals, 5K run with 12 intervals, heart strength/recovery test, calorie goal, distance goal, fat burn heart rate calculation, cardio heart rate calculation, body mass index (BMI) test, two custom programs
• Grip and telemetric heart rate monitors help measure your fitness level
• Skylight backlit LCD computer display
• Product Dimensions: 83 by 35 by 55.25 inches/211 by 89 by 140 centimeters
• Folded Product Dimensions: 40.87 by 35 by 65.5 inches/104 by 89 by 166 centimeters
• Machine Weight: 298 pounds/135 kilograms
• Maximum User Weight: 300 pounds/136 kilograms
• Power Requirements: 120VAC 15A non-GFI grounded outlet
• Strike Zone deck cushioning provides soft landing and firm lift-off
• Two-ply belt
• Rollers measure 2.5 inches/6.4 centimeters
• Walking/running surface area measures 20 inches wide by 60 inches long/51 by 152 centimeters
• Built-in three-speed fan
• Two bottle/cup holders

Manufacturer’s Warranty
Frame – 15 years; motor – 10 years; parts – 2 years; electronics and labor – 1 year

About Treadmills

Walking is still considered one of the most beneficial cardiovascular exercises for people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. As a fundamental form of aerobic training, walking has numerous physical benefits for the heart, lungs, and circulatory system, while also increasing muscle tone and burning fat calories. Treadmills provide a convenient way to regularly exercise in all weather conditions in the comfort and safety of your own home.

From beginners just starting an exercise regimen to advanced athletes looking to maintain their fitness level, anyone interested in getting and staying in shape can benefit greatly from regular use of a treadmill. Treadmills allow you to determine the pace, distance, and complexity of the workout based on your needs, all while watching television, talking on the telephone, or reading a magazine. Much easier on sensitive joints like the knees and hips, treadmill walking and running surfaces are typically long, padded platforms that allow ample room for a long stride and comfortable, low-impact walk or jog without the harsh contact of a concrete surface.

While many different types, styles, and price ranges of treadmills exist, many of them offer unique features like a fold-up design for easy storage, an electronic display monitor showing speed, distance, workout time, incline level, and burned calories, and EKG grip pulses to monitor the heart rate while exercising. Regardless of the simple to complex features you may choose, treadmills offer an array of aerobic exercise opportunities that will provide long-lasting beneficial cardiovascular results without a commute to the gym or a jog in the rain.

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Specifications:

• Durable cast iron plates
• Two 5-pound handles
• Four 2.5-pound plates
• Four 5-pound plates
• Semi-gloss finish
• Threaded collars
• Rack storage system
• Dimensions: 20 x 9 x 8 inches (LxWxH)
• Overall weight: 41.15 pounds  

Product Description

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• No sugar in my tea.  I drink 3-5 cups of decaf tea per day, and was adding 1-2tbsp of sugar.  Over the course of the week, that is a lot of sugar that is not needed.  It’s not adding anything, other than calories.
• No Timbits or donuts.  My kid loves donuts, and whenever we went out I’d get a craving and would buy a couple of Timbits (you know, donut holes) or a donut.  No more.
• No chocolate.  I don’t have a sweet tooth but occasionally will indulge.  I’ve stopped indulging.
• No junk food.  Chips are my weakness, but I’ve switched to popcorn WITHOUT the butter.

By themselves each indulgence may not seem like a lot – but over the course of a week, or a month they add up and could add 1-2 lbs to your body when you don’t really need to add but subtract!

Simple steps will help you loose weight and when combined with exercise, you will see noticible differences.

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Stamina Air 1725 Cross Trainer Elliptical

Rating: List Price: $300.00 Sale Price: $166.25 Availability: unspecified

Product Description

The Stamina Air 1725 Elliptical Cross Trainer provides an effective, low-impact cardiovascular and strength-training workout. The elliptical cross trainer allows you to simultaneously work your upper and lower body without joint pressure or stress. Ellipticals are great options for individuals who are older or suffer from injuries. With an elliptical, you burn calories as well as strengthen and tone your abs, legs, hips and glutes without the damage caused by impact. The Air 1725 provides electronically controlled air resistance that targets the muscles in both your lower and upper body. Control the resistance level or intensity of your workout to target your individual fitness needs. The electronic InTouch monitor clearly displays your time, speed, distance and calories with simple one-button control so you can track your progress with every stride! Monitor your heart rate to achieve your optimal fitness potential via the built-in fingertip pulse sensors. The dual-action, foam-padded handlebars work your arms, chest, shoulders and back. The supportive, oversized pedals move in both the forward and backward direction for excellent range of motion. And, the 14in stride length provides ample space in which to extend and work your muscles. Target not only your hips, quadriceps and thighs with forward motion, but your calves, hamstrings and lower buttocks with the reverse. Get the cardiovascular and fitness benefits of running, jogging, jumping rope or doing aerobics without the risk of injury or the inconvenience of leaving your home. Instead, increase you metabolism and work your entire body with the sleek, stylish and convenient Stamina Air 1725.

Details

• Compact elliptical trainer for the home with electronically controlled air resistance
• Dual action, foam padded handlebars; 14-inch stride
• Multi-function monitor with one control button; tracks time, speed, distance, calories
• Fingertip pulse sensor built into monitor to track heart rate
• Some assembly required; 1-year warranty on frame, 90 days on parts

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Body Rider Magnetic Elliptical Trainer

Rating: List Price: $359.99 Sale Price: $279.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping

Product Description

Master your body with the Body Flex® elliptical trainer. It features patented elliptical motion design technology and magnetic adjustable resistance. The pass-through frame design offers superior comfort when you're working up a sweat.

Details

• Patented elliptical motion design technology
• 8 levels of magnetic adjustable resistance
• Include Hand Pulse/Heart Rate Monitor
• Pass-through frame design for comfort
• Electronic exercise console shows Time, Speed, Distance, Calories Burned, and Pulse Rate

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Sole E25 Elliptical Trainer

Rating: List Price: $1,999.99 Sale Price: $999.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping

Product Description

The Sole E25 elliptical creates a fluid natural motion provided by a whisper-quiet ECB drive system. Its 20-in stride length is ideal for areas with limited floor space, and the adjustable, articulating pedals provide multiple workout options. You can work up a sweat to your favorite tunes thanks to the built-in sound system, and keep track of your progress with the blue backlit LCD display.

Details

• Features a 23-pound flywheel and dual-action functionality for an upper and lower body workout
• Grip pulse monitoring and heart rate chest strap; oversize, adjustable foot pedals
• Sixteen resistance levels and seven programs for a challenging workout
• Offers a 20-inch stride length, LCD display monitor, cooling fan, and water bottle holder
• 325-pound maximum weight capacity; measures 71 by 27 by 68 inches (L x W x H) when assembled

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Sole E95 Elliptical Trainer

Rating: List Price: $2,699.99 Sale Price: $1,699.00 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping

Product Description

Enjoy an efficient full-body workout without heading to the gym with the Sole E95 elliptical trainer. Boasting a heavy 30-pound flywheel, a high gear ratio not found on most comparable models, and a pair of upper body handles, the E95 delivers an extremely smooth workout with plenty of top-end resistance. Users will also appreciate the unique oversize and adjustable foot pedals, which were designed in collaboration with a leading physical therapist and sports enthusiast. The pedals are not only extra large, but also feature a 2-degree inward slope that reduces the ankle and knee stress that's common in other elliptical machines. The collaboration also produced a revolutionary foot pedal angle adjustment not found on any other elliptical. Taking into account that not everyone walks the same way, Sole engineers made the E95's pedals adjustable to fit the way you walk. This also reduces the likelihood of numb toes and sore Achilles tendons.

Workout specifics include 20 resistance levels, 10 total programs (including two custom and two heart-rate programs), and a 20-inch stride length. Perhaps the handiest feature from a user perspective, however, is the easy-to-use electronic console, which integrates a red/green display, a cooling fan, and a water bottle holder. Additional features include stationary handlebars with built-in pulse sensors for monitoring your heart rate; a heart rate chest strap for hands-free pulse monitoring; heavy-duty rails with smooth-riding wheels on the back; and a rear plastic shroud that adds additional stability for aggressive use. The E95, which offers a maximum weight capacity of 400 pounds, carries the following warranties: lifetime on the frame, five years on all parts and electronics, and two years on the labor.

Specifications:

• Assembled Dimensions: 82 by 33 by 68 inches (L x W x H)
• Arm Spacing: 23 inches
• Arm Stride: 30 inches
• Step Up: 15 inches
• Foot Spacing: 5.5 inches

  The E95 features an LED console to track your workout metrics.

• Stride Length: 20 inches
• Front Drive: Yes
• Steel Frame: 38mm
• Resistance Type: ECB
• Adjustable Pedals: Worm Drive
• Articulating Pedals: Yes
• Flywheel: 30 pounds
• Resistance Levels: 20
• Power: Plug in
• Upper Body: Yes
• Molded Hand Grips: Yes
• Pulse Grips: Yes
• Handlebar Adjust: Yes
• Display Type: LED
• Heart Rate Control: Yes
• HR Telemetry Belt: Yes
• Auto Pilot: Yes
• HR % Graph: Yes
• Windows: 2
• Track Display: Yes
• Audio System: Yes
• Incline: Power
• Six Standard Programs
• Two User-Defined Programs
• Two Heart Rate Programs
• Cooling Fans
• Water Bottle Holder
• Rear Rail Shroud
• Weight Capacity: 400 pounds

Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame and brakes - lifetime, parts / electronics - 5 years, labor - 2 years

About Sole
Sole brings over twenty years of treadmill and fitness product design and manufacturing to the table in their line of innovative equipment designed for fitness-conscious people. The company's treadmill line is simple in design, with an emphasis on quality and warranty all at a great price. Sole's easy-to-use treadmills offer a great value and feature a convenient, space-saving portable design. The treadmills have a very stable base with four wheels for ease of movement, folding decks to conserve space, and a 30-year motor and lifetime deck and frame warranty. Sole is always looking for ways to make their equipment better, more efficient, with higher quality at a great price.

About Elliptical Trainers
Elliptical trainers represent the next wave of advancement in low-impact cardiovascular exercise machines and continue to grow in popularity. By simulating motions experienced through walking, stepping, cycling, and skiing, elliptical machines allow for a smooth and fluid motion while building strength in the arms and legs. Similar to the exercise position for treadmills, elliptical trainers are used by standing in an upright position while holding the handrails of the machine. With elliptical trainers, however, your feet remain in the foot pedals throughout the exercise regimen and circulate in a smooth and seamless motion, resulting in little to no impact on the knees, back, and hips.

Elliptical trainers are compatible for all ages and fitness levels and allow you to select the difficulty level through the incline and intensity settings. Additionally, elliptical trainers allow you to determine the complexity of your workout based on your needs, all while listening to music, watching television, or reading a magazine while exercising in the comfort and safety of your own home.

Although different types of elliptical trainers offer an assortment of features, many of them include an array of challenging programs, forward and reverse directional movement, EKG grip pulse handles, a lightweight portable design with easy fold-up capability, and a monitor displaying calories burned, distance, speed, time, and heart rate. Other types of exercise machines, namely treadmills and bikes, offer excellent cardiovascular exercise and muscular training for the legs in a forward-motion exercise. Elliptical trainers take this to the next level by offering an upper and lower body workout with dual motion, challenging and diverse programs, and a low-impact exercise machine that won't strain sensitive joints.

Details

• Features a 30-pound flywheel and dual-action functionality for an upper and lower body workout
• Grip pulse monitoring and heart rate chest strap; oversize and adjustable foot pedals
• Twenty resistance levels and ten programs for a challenging workout
• Offers a 20-inch stride length, LED display monitor, cooling fan, and water bottle holder
• 400-pound maximum weight capacity; measures 82 by 33 by 68 inches (L x W x H) when assembled

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• Losing your job
• Death
• Divorce
• Marriage
• Pregnancy
• Buying a house
• Christmas

This list is by no means exhaustive – something that may be stressful for you, may not be stressful for someone else.  For example, I’m a workaholic and when I’m at work even though I’m stressed out, I can deal with it.  Put me on vacation and I’m stressed to the point that I can’t handle it.  I need something to do.

The list is endless of what causes stress in our lives.  But learning to deal with stress, and finding good stress relaxation techniques will help you cope with the day-to-day events that lead to stress.

Some people are also more vulnerable to stress than others.  For example your personality type plays a role in reaction to stress.  People who drive themselves hard and are impatient (sometimes called Type A personalities) may be more at risk for stress-related physical problems.  Certain occupations, such as law enforcement or air traffic control, are clearly more stressful than others. In addition, people with a personal or family history of mental illness may be affected more by stress.

How can you tell you are stressed out?

There are some simple signs that can point to stress:

These are all signs of stress.

Now that we’ve scared you – how can we care and find stress relaxation techniques?

TARP Method to Dealing with Stress

TARP or TUNE IN, ANALYZE, RESPOND and PREVENT is one technique to deal with stress.  There are several other methods, I’ll share this one today and one that I use that I’ve found great success with.

When we’re talking about the TARP method, what we want to do is:

• T is for “Tune in” – Get into the habit of noticing early signs of stress.
• A is for “Analyze” – Think about the source or causes of your stress.
• R is for “Respond” – Deal with the cause of your stress, and its effects on you.
• P is for “Prevent” – Develop good stress-reduction habits for a healthier lifestyle.

What does tuning in mean?  Simple – this is coming to the realization that you have stress.  This is noticing the body aches, and pains – some of the tell tale physical signs that you are stressed.  Another common body pain is griding teeth or a sore jaw from grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw.  Once you’ve identified that you have stress – 25% of the job is done and you are on your way to relieve the stress.

Next is to analyze what is causing the stress so that you can better deal with it.  Stressors are internal, and external.

External stressors are things and events outside your body that can make you feel threatened or out of control. For example:

• Physical irritants like noise, pollution, heat, or humidity
• Work demands or conditions
• Frightening events, like narrowly escaping a traffic accident
• Social or family demands, changes, or problems

Internal stressors result from one’s own attitudes and thinking patterns. For example:

• Do you always talk to yourself with words like “should, must, and ought?”
• Do you feel like a failure if you are late, or if things don’t go as planned?
• Do you have “me last” syndrome, feeling you have to look after everyone else’s needs before you think of your own?
• Do you feel worthless unless everyone likes you all the time?
• Are you guilty of “awful-izing,” which means always expecting the worst? For example, if family members are late, do you often imagine they are injured or dead?

One way to identify the stressors in your life is to keep a diary of your days events.  This will help you identify what is stressing you out, what the trigger is and how your body is reacting to the stress.  You cannot always remove the stress from your life (try removing kids from the equation – can’t do that!) but you can learn to find effective strategies and techniques to deal with it.

When we talk about responding to stress, we’re talking about things you can do quickly and easily.  These include breathing – taking deep breaths to let oxygen into your body and flow through it.  It allows you to clear your mind and to “take a breather”.

Why not take a time out?  If you can, this will help melt the stress.  Simple time out techniques are:

• Stop the activity (or the conversation) that was causing you stress.
• If you can move away, go to another room, or go for a short walk.
• If you can’t move away, count to 10 silently before you speak again.

We teach our kids about time outs, we are the ones that should in fact be using them.

One technique which helps me significantly is muscle relaxation techniques to reduce stress.

• Lie on the floor or on a firm bed, or sit in a chair that has good head support.
• Close your eyes and breathe deeply two or three times.
• Next, tighten up the muscles of different parts of your body in turn; keep them tight while you count silently to five; then let go and imagine the tension going out as you relax and smooth the muscles.
• Start with your face. Squint your eyes, tighten your teeth and jaw, and wrinkle your forehead. Feel the tension while you count silently to five, and then let go of it. Feel the warmth of relaxation coming to your face.
• Next, pull your shoulders up until they nearly touch your ears. Feel the tension while you count silently to five. Then let go.
• Now progress through the rest of your body, tightening muscles while you count slowly to five, then letting the tension go. Start with your stomach and chest muscles, then your lower abdomen, buttocks, and thighs. Finish with your lower legs, curling up your toes and tightening calf muscles to feel the tension in your foot, ankle, calves, and knee.
• When you have finished, notice the tension and release in all your muscles. Breathe deeply a few times, and feel relaxed, refreshed, and comfortable.

I feel relaxed already from the stress of describing how to deal with stress!

Another technique that I use that helps me, and that I can use throughout the day is listening to music.  But not just any music.  I find that the sound of nature helps me relax so my iPod is loaded with several different nature sounds that I repeat quietly in the background:

• Sound of waves hitting rocks
• Sound of waterfalls
• Sound of rain
• Tropical paradise sounds – birds etc.,

I’ve found that this really helps me unwind either at work, or when I’m getting ready to sleep at night.

Finally the last point is prevent.  Yes this is very hard and you may not be able to prevent the stress but what you will be able to do is use the stress relaxation techniques to help you better deal with the stress.

The best way to prevent the stress, is to not have stress – but since that’s not possible you need to use stress relaxation techniques:

• Relaxation or time for yourself
• Regular exercise will help relieve stress and help you better manage it
• Eating right – junk food will not help you combat stress
• Avoid chemicals – that is drugs, and alcohol – it will only make matters worse and may actually work to increase the level of stress you are having to deal with
• Don’t smoke – smoking has its own list of health problems
• Caffeine – another “chemical” to deal with stress, once you’re off the high, what next?

Hopefully making use of the TARP method and a few of the stress relaxation techniques mentioned here will help you deal with stress and keep it under control.

If you have a favorite stress relaxation technique, feel free to share it with us here!

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