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Drinking alcohol gives you man boobs 2009-01-02 03:36:19 Most guys ring in the weekend with a buzz. Did you know too much of that buzz can give you man boobs? Yes, call it heavy chested or man boobs, its the same thing.
Research has shown that heavy intake of alcohol throws off your hormonal balance and increases estrogen levels. Estrogen is a female hormone, [...] Read more:Drinking
What’s your 2009 health resolution? 2008-12-31 02:53:59 Wishing all of you, a very happy new year! Hope you have a fantastic 2009. Don’t forget to include your fitness as part of your resolutions!
Whether your goal is a six pack, or getting into that size 2 dress, packing on serious muscle, or just to kick start your weight loss … Cheers to all [...]
Eating habits to reduce weight and lose fat 2008-12-29 02:54:14 Our previous post was on Eating Habits that Make you Fat- how many are you guilty of? Whatever that number might be, Fitho is here to help you fix those, and convert them into eating habits
that make you reduce
your weight and lose the fat!
1. When you pass by a bakery, don’t walk in [...]
Eating habits that make you fat 2008-12-26 01:33:24 There are certain habits
, that make people fat. And we’ve compiled a list of them for you. Check them out and tell us how many of them you are guilty of:
1. When you pass by a bakery, you always enter and buy some goodies.
2. During office hours, you don’t feel hungry if you’re loaded with [...]
Lose Weight at the Bar- Drinking Strategies 2008-12-23 23:49:43 Have you ever been to a bar, and seen someone really hot, but they always look like they’re drinking? Ever wondered how they are that way even though they’re pounding down the alcohol and still look so good, while you’re working your ass of in the gym, and still have that extra fat!
In the first [...] Read more:Drinking
, Strategies
, Weight
Lose Weight at the Bar- Low Calorie Alcholic Drinks 2008-12-22 03:07:42 Most of you know that alcoholic drinks contain loads of calories and promote fat storage in the body. If you didn’t, now you do. But we still enjoy a few drinks. Like food, not all drinks are equally bad. There are some lower calorie options. So watch what you drink at the bar, and it [...] Read more:Drinks
, Weight
Eat healthy and still eat at McDonalds 2008-12-20 01:14:33 Sounds unbelievable, but if you are at a McDonalds
and still want to eat healthy
, we have a fantastic news for you- You can do it!
The Mexican Chicken Wrap at McDonalds is a tasty and healthy option at McDonalds India. Since its got chicken, it has protein which will help build muscle and burn calories. [...]
Eat Dark Chocolate, keep your weight down! 2008-12-18 02:43:57 Not all chocolates are equal. A recent study showed that eating dark chocolate might help you consume fewer calories than those who did not.
Participants in the study were divided into two groups- one was fed dark chocolate, and the other, milk chocolate. A few hours after their chocolate snack, they were given pizza and told [...] Read more:Chocolate
Stretch after workout, not before- Part 2 2008-12-15 22:26:07 In the first part of this article, we wrote about how static stretching before a workout can be detrimental, how warming up is good for your workout, and how to warm up effectively.
Instead of static stretching before your workout, try dynamic stretching. Dynamic stretches are specific to the sport or workout. For runners, an ideal [...] Read more:Stretch
Stretch after workout, not before- Part 1 2008-12-11 23:09:40 When you look around the gym or the running track, you see people performing stretches before a workout. Why? Because traditionally, we were taught stretching is key before a workout. But recent research disagrees with the old adage of static stretching before a workout. It is now believed that static stretching before a workout besides [...] Read more:Stretch
Hidden calories in fruit smoothies 2008-12-08 05:02:40 Are you trying not to gain weight, and do you drink fruit smoothies, because you think they are healthy? Well, watch out!
Many fruit smoothies contain added sugars and high-fructose corn syrup and are so high in calories, that they sabotage your diet, than help it. The key here really is in the ingredients. Check if [...] Read more:Hidden
Health Dangers at the coffee shop 2008-12-05 05:42:27 Coffee shops and cafes are first choice for places to hang out at. As you’re hanging out, you often order a large delicious coffee drink with 5 word names, out of which none make any sense. But it doesn’t matter, since it tastes great!
Have you ever wondered what goes into the drink, to make it [...] Read more:Health
Body Mass Index- misleading tool 2008-12-03 00:51:54 Of late, many people are talking Body Mass Index
(BMI). You might’ve heard of it too. Many health websites provide these BMI calculators, and use it to measure your health and fitness level. At Fitho, we believe that this Body Mass Index measurement is a completely inaccurate way to measure your fitness or health levels. [...]
Tips for a fat free wedding season 2008-12-01 05:48:45 The Indian wedding
season is here. With so many weddings, its a ‘make-me-fat’ mine field trying to avoid the fat loaded food. To make the food taste better in these gathering, its loaded with oil, cream and butter and lots of refined, simple carbohydrates.
So the wedding food you consume is loaded with calories- high fat [...]
Running burns calories while you rest 2008-11-27 22:56:24 Wonder if you should start running? The New Scientist magazine reported that a Yale University study showed that endurance athletes, such as long-distance runners, burn up extra calories even when at rest.
Mitochondria is the part of a cell which convert sugar and fat into ATP molecules, which transport energy within cells. The study showed that [...]
Love Pickles? Watch that waist 2008-11-25 22:31:45 Yes, pickles can make you look fat! Read on to find out
Pickles
are an integral part of diets in many cultures across the world, including India. All sorts of fruits, vegetables, and even meats are pickled in India. They are usually made by marinating in oil (or lemon) and with a bunch of spices in [...]
Eat potatoes, lose weight 2008-11-24 00:46:15 We all love potatoes! We know that potatoes are loaded with carbohydrates. Then, they’re often cooked in lots of oil and butter, so general belief is that they make us fat
But recent study shows that you can eat potatoes and it could help you lose weight
! The study shows that foods with resistant starch [...]
Lose flabby arms, get toned arms 2008-11-19 22:50:36 One of the biggest myths is fat loss, is spot reduction- the ability to reduce fat in only certain areas of the body. This myth is only propagated by advertisements of shady gyms and health equipment manufacturers promising ’spot reductions’.
If you lose fat, you lose fat from all over your body. Of course, depending on [...]
Fruity Yoghurt is calorie loaded 2008-11-19 00:40:41 Do you eat those yoghurt and fruit cups assuming that they’re healthy? Well then, you need to watch out.
The fruit and yoghurt cups sold in the stores are loaded with sugar- almost as much sugar as a soft drink. Sugar has a high glycemic index and promotes fat storage in your body. Yogurt has many [...] Read more:calorie
Running revolution in India 2008-11-18 03:21:05 In the last few years, marathons are popping up all over India
:
Delhi has in Airtel Delhi Half Marathon. This year, it was held on Nov 9. I’m not sure when it started, but its definitely been around since 2005. Here are the top times for the run, and our experience at the event.
Mumbai has the [...] Read more:revolution
Does Hot Water and Lemon help weight loss? 2008-11-17 02:48:08 Its a very common belief in India that to lose weight, you should drink hot water and lemon first thing in the morning. Maybe put a pinch of honey it. There are hordes of people who swear by it and practice it too.
Have you ever wondered why this would work? Clearly it must have some [...] Read more:Lemon
Turmeric- Spice or Wonder Drug? 2008-11-14 23:03:40 Turmeric (or better known as Haldi in India) is a commonly used in Indian cooking for centuries. Along with a strong dose of flavour, turmeric is known for its long list of health properties.
Its been used a natural health enhancer in Ayurvedic medicine- as an anti-inflammatory, to promote detoxification and helping ease minor digestive issues. [...] Read more:Spice
Better to run on treadmills or outside? Part 2 2008-11-14 00:32:37 So, here’s the second part of the series, where we compare exercising on machines, or out in the open. In Part 1 of this series, we considered 3 points between treadmills and running outside. At the end of the 3 points, treadmills were winning 2:1 against running outside. Let’s continue to find out, which is [...]
Better to run on treadmills, or outside- Part 1 2008-11-13 03:14:18 The eternal cardio question- Is is better to run on a treadmill or to run outside, on the ground?
Can a machine really simulate the motion, and exertion of the real movement? Or to take it further- can it be better that the real movement? So, lets compare running on treadmills and running on the ground, [...]
White Bread- your weight loss enemy 2008-11-11 22:00:34 The title says it all- white bread is not on your side in the war against fat, health, diabetes. If anything it promote fat storage, and diabetic tendencies. Read on to find out.
White
bread is made from refined wheat flour (maida) which gives it a high content of simple carbohydrates. Then, it contains added sugar [...] Read more:Bread
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