Eating and exercising while fasting

 

Alternatives to animal protein

Nobody canceled training during the fast. And training, as we know, is unthinkable without protein: to maintain and grow muscle mass, you need from 1.2 to 2.2 g of protein per 1 kg of weight.

Thus, avoiding animal protein is a major problem during fasting.

Let’s see how it can be replaced.

  • Soy protein. An optimal substitute for animal protein: it contains the same set of amino acids, and is also perfectly absorbed by the human body.
  • Other vegetable proteins. All legumes, some grains (such as quinoa), nuts, spinach, broccoli, seeds (especially pumpkin and sesame), etc. are rich in protein.
  • Protein shakes.
  • Unfortunately, when the body is accustomed to animal protein, its complete (and even sudden) replacement with vegetable protein may be associated with discomfort and digestive difficulties. To minimize the effects and make it easier for the body, add flax seeds to your diet: they have an enveloping effect on the gastric mucosa and normalize intestinal motility, optimizing the digestion process.

    For the same purposes, include prunes and brown rice in the diet: the former helps to regulate the work of the gastrointestinal tract (it is especially indispensable in the fight against constipation), the latter is a natural absorbent that absorbs and removes harmful substances from the body (and also does not contain gluten if medically important to you).

  • Another irreplaceable product that normalizes intestinal function is spinach: the fatty acids contained in it not only stimulate the digestive process but also help prevent gastritis and inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

    Protein deficiency: how to recognize and what threatens

    Lack of protein, especially in combination with physical activity, causes irreparable harm to the body, so it is important not to overlook the symptoms of deficiency and balance your diet in time.
    The first symptom is permanent hunger. Many people know this feeling for themselves: food does not bring a feeling of satiety, hunger becomes uncontrollable. We are trying to quickly seize this sensation with something high-calorie (especially sweets), and yet hunger must be compensated for with protein products. An unbalanced diet, lack of protein in it is a sure way to overeat.
    The lack of protein over time becomes noticeable and visually: the condition of the hair, nails, skin worsens.

    Chronic protein deficiency also leads to a general decrease in immunity: the body simply has nothing to build immune cells and antibodies from. As a result – frequent colds, dermatitis, allergies. Constant weakness appears the person gets tired quickly, there is not enough strength for anything.

    In the future, a lack of protein can provoke the development of a number of diseases – for example, osteoporosis of the lower jaw. And, of course, there can be no question of any growth of muscles and connective tissue in such conditions.

    Top 12 food groups during a fast

    1. Foods rich in B vitamins (especially riboflavin, thiamine and niacin): These are especially important for muscle growth. The champions among such products are some types of fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines). True, during Lent, fish is also prohibited, but there are several holidays (for example, Annunciation and Palm Sunday) when it is allowed. Don’t miss this opportunity!
    2. Legumes: black and red beans, peas, beans, chickpeas. They are rich not only in protein, but also in fiber, the use of which is also very important: women need 25-30 g, men 35-40 g per day.
    3. Oatmeal. Improves digestion, prevents gastritis, stimulates the intestines. True, doctors recommend whole cereals, not flakes.
    4. Buckwheat. A real pantry of nutrients: it contains vitamins B1, B2, PP and E, copper, iron, calcium, manganese, zinc and phosphorus. And thanks to organic acids, buckwheat also normalizes digestion. Finally, buckwheat is famous for one of the highest vegetable protein content for cereals (12 g per 100 g of cereals). Therefore, in the post it is simply irreplaceable.
    5. Pearl barley and barley groats. Barley is the record holder for the content of micro- and macroelements necessary for a person: it is not for nothing that Tibetan centenarians eat them.
    6. Other grains: primarily quinoa and whole wheat. In general, cereals are an excellent source of carbohydrates that must be included in the diet.
    7. Bananas. They are rich in fiber and potassium, protect the gastric mucosa, improve digestion.
    8. Fresh vegetables.
    9. Soy milk – as an alternative to animal protein.
    10. Nuts: almonds, pecans, hazelnuts.
    11. Seeds: linseed, sunflower seeds.
    12. Spinach, celery and parsley.

    I also recommend drinking from one and a half to two liters of water a day (although, if you are not used to such volumes, it is better to increase the level gradually).

03 Mar 2021

WHAT TIME TO CHOOSE FOR TRAINING?

 

Physically active people who constantly keep their muscles in good shape manage to organically weave training into their lives. Classes in the fitness club give them pleasure and joy, help them cope with pressing problems, and serve as a source of strength necessary for their main activity.

For beginners, it is easier to adapt with some theoretical training. It has been established that for the correct selection of the diet, the system of physical activity and the time for its implementation, one should take into account the physique, the features of which are inherent in the genotype. Bodybuilders prefer Sheldon’s classification, dividing people according to morphological characteristics into three categories:

  • Endomorphs are people with a slow metabolism, prone to obesity and losing weight with great difficulty.
  • Mesomorphs are proportional, looking like real athletes if desired. Looking ahead, we can say that their activity is almost equally effective at any time of the day.
  • Ectomorphs – they are characterized by thin, long arms and legs, thinness, sinewy, hard-to-develop muscles.

However, in reality, all these signs are found in every person.

The choice of time for training also largely depends on the chronotype and type of higher nervous activity.

MORNING WORKOUTS

Most suitable for “larks” who can easily get out of bed early morning. It is believed that early exercise, especially on an empty stomach, is optimal for endomorphs, since the body needs to intensively burn stored fats to obtain the necessary energy. And the increased metabolism persists for many hours.

Other benefits:

  • During classes in the fitness club, you acquire a charge of vivacity and strength for the whole day, a good mood, a willingness to master knowledge or perform feats of labor;
  • discipline is brought up. Practice has shown that it is much easier to train yourself to go in for sports in the morning than after a hard day’s work;
  • if you prefer to go outside, you can enjoy the clean fresh air, low crowds, no distractions;
  • the body rested overnight is ready to work in full force. Morning is the best time to lose weight.

Disadvantages:

  • the person is not yet fully awake, the muscles are not warmed up, so the warm-up should be carried out completely and in accordance with all the rules;
  • before strength training , you must definitely eat a hearty meal, which will also take time;
  • Intense physical activity early in the day can cause overwhelming apathy and fatigue by the end of the day.

DAY WORKOUTS

They are considered the most versatile, suitable for people of any physique and chronotype. Group fitness programs during this time can be attended by schoolchildren, students, and adults with flexible working hours.

Benefits:

  • the upcoming lesson obliges you to have lunch, but does not allow overeating, which has a beneficial effect on the beauty of the figure;
  • by four o’clock in the afternoon, the body temperature rises, the lungs function perfectly – these are optimal conditions for running, dancing , stretching, cycling, crossfit, aerobics and other group fitness programs that involve intense physical activity;
  • physical activity perfectly relieves stress experienced in the morning;
  • improved blood supply to the brain will allow you to continue working fruitfully and cope with complex tasks;
  • at this time, endurance, which is important for resistance exercises, increases, and muscle mass grows better.

Disadvantages:

  • suddenly arising urgent matters can disrupt the planned trip to the gym ;
  • if it happens during lunchtime, there may not be enough time to complete the entire planned complex.

EVENING TRAINING

Most suitable for ectomorphs and “owls” that develop vigorous activity closer to sunset. And in general, group fitness workouts gather at such a time the maximum number of participants. This is not surprising, because the most common working hours of offices and institutions are from 9.00 to 18.00.

Benefits:

  • in the early evening, at 5-6 o’clock, strength training with weights, requiring considerable endurance, as well as exercises for pumping up muscles, are most productive;
  • after 7 pm, yoga, body flex, stretching, body & mind , etc. are preferable . They allow you to get rid of the stress accumulated during the day and relax. The exercises included in the complexes strengthen different muscle groups, form a beautiful posture, develop flexibility that prolongs youth;
  • a person who has eaten 1.5–2 hours before a workout will not gorge on before bedtime.

Disadvantages:

  • physical activity makes people with a labile nervous system agitated, preventing them from falling asleep for a long time. Therefore, the advice of qualified specialists is to finish classes before 10 pm, giving yourself time to calm down. Later, it is advisable only for a relaxing swimming ;
  • people who are not very organized may have several reasons during the day that prevent them from going to the gym after work. This is banal laziness, and a spoiled mood, and an invitation to meet with friends, so it takes a lot of willpower not to succumb to temptation.

FINDINGS

Few of the working people can afford group fitness workouts in the morning or in the evening in accordance with theoretical calculations, and there is no one hundred percent connection between the time of training and their results. Regularity, perseverance, desire, mood for success are important. The body itself will tell you what it needs, and then you will not have to torture it – the results will not be long in coming.

Whatever type of physical activity a person is fond of, the main goal should be to improve health, improve health, and improve the quality of life. In addition to the correct selection of exercises, a balanced diet, sound sleep, and proper rest will help to achieve this.

20 Feb 2021

6 OF THE BEST FEMALE PELVIC FLOOR EXERCISES!

 

This program will allow you to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, open your pelvis, improve blood circulation and even heighten the sex experience!

As you exhale, rounding your back, you need to twist the pelvis and tighten the deep abdominal muscles, as if pulling them in and up. Try to feel a stretch in the lower back and relax your neck by dropping your head down completely. strengthening the muscles Then, while inhaling, return to the starting neutral position. The back is straight.

“SHOULDER POST”

The starting position is lying on the back, legs are bent at the knees, the legs are perpendicular to the floor, the feet are at the width of the pelvis. Emphasis on the work of the buttocks and pelvic floor muscles, as well as articulation (traction) of the spine.

As you exhale, twisting the pelvis, tighten the buttocks, draw in the deep abdominal muscles, creating a “vacuum effect” and lift the pelvis, leaving support on the shoulder blades. The neck is relaxed. As you inhale, return the pelvis to the floor, stretching the entire spine along the floor.

“ROLL”

Emphasis on the work of the pelvic floor muscles and the articulation of the spine.

Having grouped, pull in the abdominal muscles and, maintaining this strength, perform a roll, touching the floor with your shoulder blades, and then come back. Try to do the exercise smoothly.

WE REVEAL THE MUSCLES OF THE INNER THIGH

The starting position is sitting on the floor, with straight legs open as wide as possible to the sides. Legs active, create traction through the heels. Begin bending forward with your back straight, creating a gentle stretch of the inner thigh muscles. Hold this position for 30-40 seconds.

BENDS TO ONE STRAIGHT LEG

Starting position is sitting with one leg extended to the side.

While inhaling, keeping the buttocks pressed to the floor, tilt to the side, towards the straight leg.

INVERTED POSITION

 

 

Group, lift your pelvis and extend your legs up to an upright position.

 

Tighten your glutes and abdominal muscles. Feel active legs, stretch your toes up. Hold the position for 30 sec.

17 Feb 2021

WINTER FOOD: HOW TO KEEP WARM?

 

Every time the season changes, our body changes its biorhythms, which affects its work as a whole. This is especially noticeable at the onset of winter, and proper nutrition is necessary to enjoy life. The leading nutritionist for the federal chain of fitness clubs X-Fit explains what and how to eat during the coldest time of the year.

Many winter ailments, weakness, and poor health are easily regulated by a quality selection of products. These conditions are caused by an increased consumption of thermal energy of the body: the winter period requires many times to multiply the consumption of calories to 1400-1600 per day, which will allow you to survive the winter without harming your health. According to nutritionists, weight gain by several kilograms is quite common at this time of year.

Every day, each body needs to carry out three full meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. The diet and its content can be changed depending on the season. In winter, our market receives seasonal products for this cold period, such as sea buckthorn, quince and pumpkin.

For the proper functioning of the body, the nutritionist of the federal network X-Fit advises to eat soups and meat products every day, since they allow not to spend the necessary energy to maintain the heat balance of the body, to focus their activities on other vital processes.

“Regardless of what you eat – salad, soup, main course – the food base always remains: every day every person should have a full breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner. However, their content will change, because in winter we have access to products that are not on the shelves in other seasons: for example, persimmon, quince, pumpkin, sea buckthorn, says Oleg Iryshkin, Ph.D., doctor of sports medicine and sports dietetics, nutritionist of the federal network of fitness clubs X-Fit. – There are many healthy recipes with these products. Chop persimmons, avocado, arugula, grate radish and season salad with lemon-ginger sauce, garnish with sesame seeds. Or chop the pumpkin, grate the carrots, add the root salad and pumpkin seeds, seasoning everything with olive oil. Both salads contain essential vitamins and minerals,

But do not forget about berries and fruits, which are rich in vitamins A, E and C, which are responsible for the functioning of the immune system. Vitamin C strengthens it, allowing you to minimize the penetration of viral diseases. Vitamins E and A improve immune function. You should not be afraid of increased consumption of fats in the winter: unsaturated fats help to reduce dry skin, and also maintain a constant body temperature.

There are dozens of healthy and delicious recipes: grate the radish, cut the persimmon and arugula into small slices, season the mixture with lemon-ginger sauce, and add a handful of sesame seeds. Another tasty and healthy recipe: grate the carrots, cut the pumpkin into slices, add pumpkin seeds and root salad, do not forget to season everything with olive oil. These simple dishes will easily fill the body’s daily need for vitamins and microelements, that is, they will help maintain vitality, cheer up even on the coldest evening.

15 Feb 2021

What is the keto diet

 

The ketogenic diet was developed for the treatment and prevention of certain diseases, but it proved to be so effective in the fight against excess weight that it quickly became widespread as one of the effective methods of losing weight. Now it is used by athletes, entrepreneurs and Hollywood stars. It belongs to the group of low-carbohydrate diets, that is, it contains a minimum amount of saccharides, but a lot of fats and proteins. The daily diet of proteins, fats and carbohydrates in percentage looks like this: 20/55/5, respectively.

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13 Feb 2021

STRETCHING FOR PREGNANT WOMEN – BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE

 

If your pregnancy is proceeding with some complications or deviations from the normal course of pregnancy, your doctor will prescribe your bed rest. However, even after stopping attending a fitness club and observing strict bed rest, you can exercise your muscles by doing stretching exercises without getting out of bed. The only thing is that you should still consult with your doctor, who will most likely allow you to perform a set of such exercises.

By gently stretching several times a day, you will improve circulation throughout the body, thus relieving muscle tension and resulting discomfort. Stretching works on muscles, warming them up and increasing flexibility.

Like the Kegel exercise for pregnant women, stretching your muscles requires regular exercise. At first, do the stretching exercises once or twice a day, one set of 5-12 reps. Gradually bring the load up to three times a day. Do the stretching exercises slowly and gently, without using unnecessary force or sudden movements. Stretching should feel like a gentle massage.

Perform muscle stretching movement during exhalation; hold this position while maintaining the normal breathing rhythm. In this case, stretching will have an almost meditative effect on you.

  • Perform rotational movements with your wrists, neck, shoulders, and arms extended to the sides.
  • Press your chin against your neck and hold it in this position for a few seconds, and then lift your chin up. After that, tilt your head to the side.
  • Stretch your arms up, bend your elbows and straighten your arms again.
  • Stretch your arms along your torso and lift them up one by one.
  • Lying on your side or back, extend your arms over your head and stretch well: with your hands up and your heels down.

07 Feb 2021

KEGEL EXERCISE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN

 

Future mothers must be told about this method in a lesson on preparing for childbirth. What is the essence of Kegel exercise for pregnant women? It strains and trains the pelvic floor muscles that surround the vaginal opening, urethra, and anus. These muscles, like everyone else in our body, become stronger if they are used and exercised frequently. However, most women simply do not know how to do the Kegel exercise correctly, so they cannot reap all of its benefits.

WHY DO PREGNANT WOMEN NEED KEGEL EXERCISE?

The changes taking place in the body of the expectant mother – increased blood volume, retention of more fluids, growth of the uterus with the baby – increase the weight that the pelvic floor has to withstand. Exercising it strengthens the muscles that provide this support. They also prevent urine from leaking out, improving bladder control. By doing Kegel exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor, you will not only strengthen these muscles, but you can also feel how they work – to contract or relax. This experience will be invaluable in the process of trying.

HOW TO FEEL THE RIGHT MUSCLES?

Stop the flow of urine by clenching the muscles while urinating. You need to feel the pubococcygeal muscles, which you need to train. Squeeze them for three seconds and then relax. Try not to use the muscles in your hips, buttocks and abdomen. Straining other muscles will not get the desired result from the Kegel exercise, as you will create pressure around the opening of the urethra. This will only make it harder for the pubococcygeal muscles to contract.

HOW TO DO THE KEGEL EXERCISE?

Once you’ve identified the right muscle, first tense it for just a couple of seconds. Then do about three sets of 5-10 squeezes each day. Gradually increase the duration of one squeeze to 10 seconds. Start doing three sets of 25 contractions per day. Such exercises can be performed anywhere and at any time, they are completely invisible to others. In the case of rapid fatigue of the pelvic muscles, you need to reduce the number of contractions, but increase the number of approaches.

05 Feb 2021

7 habits that may weaken your eyesight

We will tell you which daily rituals end with an appointment with an optometrist and the purchase of eye lenses.
 

We will tell you which daily rituals end with an appointment with an optometrist and the purchase of eye lenses.

What kind of vision to be born with is, alas, not for us to decide. The “pluses” and “minuses” are drawn by the genetic lottery. So someone is lucky with one hundred percent vision, someone has been inseparable from glasses since childhood, and someone is observing constant jumps – depending on the level of stress and concern for their health.

However, vitamins and regular visits to the ophthalmologist are also not a guarantee of stable and long-term one hundred percent indicators. Too many factors come into play, and the main one is the aging of the body. In addition, if you analyze the situation in general, you can see that very often we ourselves bring our vision to the point of no return – with bad habits and daily actions, which, it seems to us, do not entail negative consequences. In our material, we have collected those of them that we meet most often and cause significant harm to eye health.

1. You forget to wear sunglasses

Excessive exposure to UV rays can damage the retina and trigger the development of cataracts and the appearance of tumors. Of course, you should not be scared: such cases are more likely due to the predisposition of the vision of each specific person, but this fact must be borne in mind when going under the scorching rays of the sun. It is also important to remember the correct choice of lenses during the hot season. Try to opt for UV-marked models, which will create an additional protective barrier between your retina and the UV rays.

2. You smoke

In ophthalmology, the link between smoking and an increased risk of cataracts and loss of vision has long been proven. Smoking can also cause age-related macular degeneration, which is associated with damage to a small area on the retina that is responsible for central and acute vision. When this small area stops functioning, you begin to see worse. And smoking almost doubles the risk of developing the disease.

3. You go to the pool or shower with lenses

If you do not remove your lenses before entering the water – ocean, sea, swimming pool, or just a shower – then you need to be sure how well your optical products are for swimming. For example, if your lenses are highly hydrophilic, then remember that they are capable of letting in and retaining water. And if we take into account the number of substances and bacteria that are harmful to the eyes, which is present, for example, in the same basin or river, then there is a serious cause for concern. Our advice: if you cannot imagine your life without water procedures, do not be too lazy to acquire quality lenses.

4. You rub your eyes often

When you rub your eyes with your hands and don’t think about how long ago you washed them with a cleanser, the chances of bringing dirt and bacteria into them increase dramatically. And if you notice that the action has become almost a habit, then get ready that pink eye syndrome will become your constant companion. When you rub your eye, you damage the cornea, which in turn can lead to keratoconus, a condition in which the cornea becomes thinner and therefore bulges outward. In this case, the fragile vessels around the eye begin to collapse. It is easy to imagine how this affects eye health and vision in general.

5. You stay on the computer

If you sit at the computer for a long time and hardly take your eyes off the screen, then by the end of the day you may feel unpleasant symptoms of dry eye ( read also“How to keep your eyesight if you work at the computer all the time” ). This happens especially often when you are trying to read small text with bright blue backlighting. Under such conditions, the frequency of blinking decreases, due to which the mucous membrane of the eye begins to slowly but surely dry out. Due to insufficient moisture, the eyes get tired faster, vision becomes blurry, and the eye lens begins to deform. Studies have shown that sitting at the screen of the device for a long time without respite leads to a deterioration in the condition of the retina and an increase in the risk of developing myopia.

Ophthalmologists recommend adhering to the “20-20-20” rule to effectively relieve eye strain. After every 20 minutes spent at the computer, look away 20 steps and hold them for 20 seconds. This “warm-up” will help relieve the accumulated stress from the eyes.

6. You are eating an unbalanced diet.

There is no need to talk about healthy eating in urban settings, but you should still try to put your diet in order. Moreover, it may even work out. Vitamins in tablets and complex nutritional supplements are unlikely to replace fresh vegetables from the garden and fruits plucked from the tree, but if you consult a competent nutritionist and nutritionist, you can find the optimal replacement for them. Moreover, without sufficient consumption of certain nutrients, your vision will begin to fall pretty soon. Carrots, blueberries, liver, spinach, fatty fish are all important to consume as often as possible. Lack of these products can lead to early retinal degeneration and cataracts, and in the case of children, to the development of myopia.

7. You don’t think about lighting

In the evening it can be very pleasant to read your favorite book under the dim light of a table lamp, although it is quite possible that sometimes you prefer candles to them. This all sounds very good, but in fact, regular reading in poor light and improper landing can change your vision for the worse in just a few months. Ophthalmologists strongly recommend working, painting, or reading with an upright fit and evenly distributed light. In this regard, lying reading is the most dangerous option, since it directly leads to vision problems (including myopia and astigmatism).

31 Jan 2021

How to save your eyesight if you work at the computer all the time

 

Do you spend every day in front of your computer monitor? We learned how to preserve our eyesight and forget about glasses.

Today it is a rare job to do without computers and other electronic devices. The number of hours spent in front of the monitor can vary, but it cannot be denied  – your eyes are unlikely to like it. How to prevent its deterioration  – we tell in our material.

Alcohol is the main enemy

According to statistics, in most cases, the drop in vision is not caused at all by working at a computer, but by poor heredity and bad habits – a bright screen only completes the work begun. If in the case of a “gift” from previous generations we cannot do anything, then giving up alcohol will not amount to any harm. However, first, you need to figure out why alcohol is so harmful, which, it would seem, has nothing to do with our eyes.

In fact, this is not entirely true. Alcohol abuse often leads to diseases of the optic nerves, in particular, to the death of nerve fibers and, as a consequence, a gradual decrease in visual acuity. Moreover, even from a small amount of alcohol in the body, intraocular pressure rises sharply, which contributes to poor functioning of the eyes.

Blueberry

Blueberries are extremely healthy berries. In addition to reducing the risk of aging-related deterioration of the brain and helping you to think quickly and learn well what you learn at any age, it also supports your vision. The fact is that this forest berry, thanks to the beneficial substances it contains, helps to maintain visual acuity, relieves general eye fatigue, and even helps prevent much more serious eye diseases that may lie in wait for you in the future.

Please note that it is the berries that are especially good – now a variety of medicines are widespread, which are supposedly based on blueberries. Probably, there is a small percentage of the natural product in them, but still, it is better to give preference to the most real blueberry fruits (by the way, both fresh berries and frozen ones are equally useful).

Correct monitor position

Very often, poor vision is caused by our ignorance of the correct position of the monitor. Yes, it turns out that this is of colossal importance for the quality of our vision. To protect your eyes as much as possible from negative effects, the monitor should be positioned slightly below eye level. This way, your upper eyelid will be lowered, acting as a visor – the evaporation of fluid from your eyes will be significantly reduced, which will allow them to function normally throughout the day and will reduce the likelihood of dry eye syndrome. Also, remember to pay attention to the brightness of your monitor. The ideal condition for eye protection: 40 or 50% brightness, increasing or decreasing unnatural light does irreparable damage to your eyes.

More greenery

Absolutely any greens (only always fresh) is an excellent assistant to our vision: do not hesitate to choose green onions, parsley, dill, salad, or celery – here you can quite rely on your taste. Also, try to include beets in your daily diet whenever possible. This root vegetable contains zinc, which is essential for maintaining visual acuity, and iron, which contributes to the formation of red blood cells, which is necessary for vision and the body as a whole.

Less light

Alas, light, as much as darkness, does not do much good to our eyes. But if darkness is not always dangerous, but more often it is curative, then light should be feared like fire. In sunny weather, even if you want to enjoy such rare warm rays in our area, try not to part with your sunglasses. But do not skimp on your health – glasses must be of very high quality, plastic must be forgotten once and for all, otherwise, entertainment can turn into a real tragedy.

The trouble is that in the hot sun, the plastic begins to release substances that are absolutely incompatible with our health. In addition, chemicals can get not only in your eyes but also in the respiratory tract, so be selective, approach the issue of choosing glasses with special care.

Protective glasses

Remember, when you swim in a pool with a high chlorine content, you are wearing specialized goggles. The same system works with your computer monitor. Protect your eyes! Today there is a wide variety of special glasses that will protect you not only from bleach or welding fire but also from the most ordinary electric light.

The magic effect of such glasses lies in the fact that they do not increase or decrease the picture, that is, in other words, they have no diopters. They are two specially perforated plates attached to the frame. By the way, the correct location of the same holes not only protects, heals the eyes but also creates the illusion of sharp vision.

Recreation

The rest of your eyes should take place not only late in the evening, after the fog appears in front of your eyes, which is absolutely impossible to cope with, but also during the day until you have time to earn visual strain. Take a break from your computer about once an hour. For this case, doctors have developed a set of special exercises that will not take you much time but will bring significant benefits to your health. For example, you can focus your gaze on a distant point for 30 seconds, then move it to a closer one, and repeat the exercise several times. You can also close your eyes and, without raising your eyelids, draw an imaginary cross with your eyes about ten times. 

30 Jan 2021

HOW TO QUICKLY LOSE WEIGHT IN A WEEK?

HOW TO QUICKLY LOSE WEIGHT IN A WEEK?
 

Everyone wants to look slim and fit. Here’s what to do if you need to get your body in shape within a week using a diet.

Five to seven extra pounds significantly worsen a person’s appearance. For women, their presence is often the reason for the formation of low self-esteem and the development of various complexes.

In the modern world with its frantic pace of life, sometimes it becomes necessary to lose extra pounds in a short period of time. We offer several express methods to lose weight by 5-7 kg in one week.

Attention! Please note that with rapid weight loss, it is unrealistic to get a lasting result. You should be prepared for the fact that very soon the melted kilograms can return, and the figure will lose its harmony.

What do you need to lose weight at home?

Those who want to lose weight need:

  • eat fractionally, in small portions, and only if there is a feeling of hunger
  • have dinner no later than 3 hours before bedtime
  • give up semi-finished products, snacks, fried foods, and sweets, giving preference to healthy homemade food
  • perform breathing exercises
  • keep weight under control and count calories
  • drink 2 liters of water per day
  • going to the gym to burn a lot of calories.

Effective express diets

With perseverance, anyone can lose up to 5 kg in 7 days without exhausting fasting. It is obvious that physical activity and breathing exercises in a short time will not give an effective effect. The only way to lose weight urgently is to cut down on the number of calories entering the body from food.

Mono diets

Meal plans based on a one-food menu are quite effective. However, not every girl will be able to “sit” for a whole week only on kefir or steamed buckwheat.

 

If you decide on such a diet for the sake of slimness, you can lose 1 extra kilogram per day. In this case, it is recommended to evenly distribute 1.5 liters of kefir and 400 g of baked potatoes, cottage cheese, fruits, or boiled chicken breast for 4 meals. The most difficult thing will be on the 6th day of the diet, during which it is allowed to consume only kefir and water.

Buckwheat mono-diet gives a good result. It involves the use of buckwheat steamed overnight with boiling water. The resulting “porridge” is eaten in equal portions in 6 receptions.

Low-calorie diets

Low-calorie diets are less rigid than mono options. They are based on restricting calorie intake. As a result, the body is forced to replenish the lack of energy by burning its own fat reserves.

With a low-calorie diet, 6 meals a day are assumed. Serving weight for women should be 200 g, and for men – 300 g. Women are allowed to eat foods with a total caloric content of no more than 1300 kcal per day, and men – no more than 1700 kcal. In this case, you need to drink 1.5-2 liters of water.

Protein diet

A diet with a predominance of protein speeds up the metabolism. A protein diet involves avoiding dinner and drinking plenty of water.

A sample menu for the day should look like this:

  • for breakfast, eat 50 g of boiled fish or steamed fish and lettuce, washed down with 1 glass of kefir.
  • for lunch, 1 egg, 90 g of chicken fillet, and rye bread are eaten.
  • Another option: for breakfast, they drink a glass of chicken broth, eat 50 g of chicken breast and 3 loaves
  • for lunch, eat 50 g of veal, spinach, rye bread, an apple, and an orange.

Whichever option of express weight loss you choose, be sure to first go through the diagnosis and consult with your doctor to exclude possible contraindications

22 Jan 2021