Art Fitness Blog
Soy, GOOD or BAD…..
7 CommentsPosted on Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 at 9:17 pm
I have been hearing and seeing a lot of talk lately about the pros and cons of soy.Alot of the talk is around 4 major topics: 1.) anti-nutrient content, 2.) phytoestrogen content (plant compounds that mimic human estrogen- the “female” hormone) , 3.) protein quality, 4.) hazards of genetically-modified soy. Here is some info have found in my research…you be the judge????
Soybeans are highly nutritious. They provide high quality proteins, isoflavones and essential fatty acids. They are low in fat and have no cholesterol.One of the main components researchers have focused on are isoflavones, particularly genestein and daidzein. These isoflavones in soy are phytoestrogens, weak estrogen-like substances made by plants. They are similar enough to estrogen that they are able to bind to estrogen receptors, possibly explaining how soy might protect against breast cancer, for example (more…)
Sexy Arms for the Summer
41 CommentsPosted on Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
What’s better then sleeveless top and toned arms? Get ready for the summer by shaping your arms a few times per week in the comfort of your own home with strength training exercises.
To truly sculpt shapely arms you must execute a variety of exercises to target the various muscles of the arms, shoulders, chest, and upper back. The individual muscles must be stimulated in order to hypertrophy (tone), and fat levels must be reduced for the muscle definition to be visible. Don’t forget about nutrition, this to is just as important in reducing body fat levels as your workout routine. (more…)
Want to Loose More Weight? How about More Fat…
No CommentsPosted on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 11:49 am
The answer is easier then you may think. No it doesn’t even involve working out or one of those cardboard diets. It is simply keeping a food journal. How do they help? By recording everything that you ingest in a journal, you will get an accurate view of what you are consuming on a day by day basis and see just how many calories you are taking in each day. (more…)
New year,New YOU!!
10 CommentsPosted on Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
2010 has just started and the resolutions are still fresh, what changes have you made?
Some helpful tips to keep you on track:
- Stay focused
- Keep positive people in your life
- Take each day in stride
Deciding to get in shape is a big step and with support and staying consistent you are well on your way.
