200 Running Songs (It's been four months since "100 Songs for 2010." Time for another massive collection of songs.) Last week, Heather asked me to put together a playlist for her that she could listen to while running. Over the years, a lot of people have made the same request, as "running playlist" combines two of my three favorite hobbies (sadly, there isn't really a way to integrate baseball as well). I've made dozens of playlists for other people, and hundreds for myself ... and for the most part they all contain basically the same songs. So, because I like making lists, I thought it was finally time to compose a master list. And here it is. 200 Running Songs. July 2013 Update: Somehow this showed up on Pinterest, racked up over a million hits, and crashed my hosting account a couple times. A few overall thoughts about the playlist: (1) It's amazing to me how personal and subjective a running playlist can be. (2) These are songs culled from the running playlists I've personally made over the years.
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Don't Just Run: Sprint! If you've been doing long, slow cardio, such as jogging, cycling, or swimming, for awhile without losing much weight or becoming much leaner even though you keep increasing your workouts, there is a simple explanation: too much cardio actually makes you fat. Excessive cardio increases stress hormones and down regulates the hormones, such as growth hormone and testosterone, that preserve muscle. In addition, elevated stress hormones make you insulin resistant, which leads to overeating as well as to eating foods that contribute to insulin resistance, such as sugars and starches. Despite their appearance, many joggers and cyclists are not really lean. Benefits of Sprinting 1) Sprinting will reduce body fat and strengthen you far more than long, slow cardio because sprinting requires maximal recruitment of muscle. 2) Sprinting naturally increases human growth hormone. 4) Sprint workouts are short and a lot more fun than long, boring cardio workouts. The Definition of Sprinting
Preparing Green Smoothies | Eat Green Go Green The idea to blend various kinds of leafy greens, fruits and vegetables to create a liquid soup with a baby food consistency is not new. About 5 years ago that Victoria Boutenko (from the Raw Family) greatly popularized the concept of the Green Smoothie. The Green Smoothie is essentially a blended salad made with fruits and leafy greens, with some optional water, blended at high speeds to smooth consistency. Great Ingredients For Your Green Smoothies GREENS: kale, bok choy, chard, spinach, parsley, romaine lettuce, mint, basil, cilantro, arugula, swiss chard, dandelion, collard greens, beet tops, or other. FRUITS: bananas, pears, apples, mango, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, kiwi, pineapple, melon, papaya, watermelon, grapes, or other. VEGGIES: cucumber, celery, avocado (small amount only). Some fruit and green combinations you may want to try: Add 1-2 cups of water and blend until smooth. Some rules that I follow: 1. 2. Sweet baby-leaf spinach is fine to eat in quantity.
Reasons to start Sprinting today! After watching Usain Bolt in action at the Olympics I was inspired to write a post on sprinting, Its weird how such a simple event can generate so much interest from the public along with Phelps “the Bolt” has been the most talked about athlete in this years olympics. Maybe this is because we are made to run really fast and enjoy watching the best of the best, whatever the reason is Sprinting holds some great benefits! Its Free and Fun Well its as free as we can get for an activity. All you need is a basic pair of shoes and a good stretch of land to run on. You will find that once you start sprinting it will remind you of your childhood when you used to play things like tag which involved short intermittent bursts of running coupled with rest, this is a great feeling and possibly why I enjoy a good sprint workout every at least once a week. It gets you Interval training Matt Metzgar did a great little feature on why Interval’s are key Great for your Hormones -helps our immune system recover
Comfort Food – Bitter Gourd-Tomato-Tamarind Curry : Live To Eat Posted on | September 18, 2009 | 53 Comments | Comfort food has been discussed to death over here and in many other forums. To me, comfort food is what I won’t mind eating every single day of my life if I had to. So tell me, If you get stuck on a deserted island, and you can pick only one specific meal for the rest of your life, what would you pick? So, why am I talking about comfort food again? Ingredients ~2 tbsp oil2 medium sized bitter gourds (~2 cups bitter gourd slices)¼ tsp turmeric powder¼ tsp mustard seedsA few curry leaves½ cup onions, diced3/4 tsp red chili powder3/4 tsp coriander powderPowder these spices½” cinnamon stick2 cloves3 cardamom pieces½ tsp fennel seeds¼ tsp cumin seeds2 large tomatoes (1 cup tomato puree)1 small ball tamarind (1 tbsp tamarind paste)Salt to taste Method Soak the tamarind in water, if not using the paste. Puree the tomatoes in a food processor if using whole tomatoes. Cut the bitter gourds into half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
» Losing weight = losing friends? » The Curvy Nerd The Detroit Free Press published an interesting piece on how even the closest friendships can be damaged permanently by one party losing a lot of weight. From the article: It can be challenging to maintain relationships where there’s been a weight or fitness change that might be perceived as threatening to others, says Christy Greenleaf, a faculty member at the University of North Texas’ Center for Sport Psychology and Performance Excellence. Now, this article in particular is a little touchy feely for me — it recommends sitting down and talking with your loved ones before you embark on your lifestyle change, and all the stories it highlights end pretty happily — the grandmother’s petulant 14-year-old granddaughter forgives her, the foodie friends find healthier food to bond over. My questions for readers: Have you lost friends and/or has your weight loss/lifestyle change DAMAGED relationships? I want to get an honest and real discussion going.
Yoga - Cleansing Kitchari This Ayurvedic food provides strength and energy while you're cleansing. By Alison Rose Levy In America, downing a hearty grain dish would not be called fasting. But in India kitchari—a soupy porridge made from rice and mung beans, lightly spiced with ginger, cilantro, and other spices—is considered a fasting food and is used to purify digestion and cleanse systemic toxins. Ayurvedic physicians often prescribe a kitchari diet before, during, and after panchakarma, a rejuvenative treatment that cleanses toxins stored in bodily tissues as it restores systemic balance. Ayurveda believes that all healing begins with the digestive tract, and kitchari can give it a much-needed rest from constantly processing different foods while providing essential nutrients. Kitchari tastes like a cross between a creamy rice cereal and a light dal, or lentil soup. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Hormones and Diet: Part One: Growth Hormone Fitness for One and All Home Page Books and eBooks by the Director Hormones and Diet Part One: Growth Hormone By Gary F. Note: This article was revised and expanded and incorporated as a chapter in the book God-given Foods Eating Plan. Hormones have a direct affect on a person's body composition (muscularity versus fatness), strength and energy levels, sex drive and performance, various aspects of the aging process, and one's health in general. In this investigation, it will become apparent that many common dietary recommendations are wrong- headed when it comes to hormone optimization. Hormones to be Discussed Human growth hormone (HGH or GH) and testosterone are the two primary anabolic hormones. Cortisol is the primary "catabolic" hormone. Insulin can be anabolic in that it helps to drive amino acids (protein) into muscle cells, thus improving the rate of muscle recovery and growth from exercise. Glucagon works in opposition to insulin. There are many other hormones in the body. . .
How to make Dhebra, a healthy Gujarati snack by Show Me The Curry,indian recipe, cooking videos, recipe videos Translate this page into your language: Powered by Translate So Gujjus and snacks can never be parted! And we can honestly say, Gujaratis do make the best snacks! This Dhebra is easy and amazing and right from the State of Gujarat and now we can all relish and enjoy it. Prep Time: 7 min Resting time for the dough: 15-30 min Makes: 7-8 Ingredients: Whole Wheat Flour (Chapati Flour) – 1 cup Millet Flour (Bajra) – 1/3 cup Yogurt – 1/2 cup Citric Acid – 1/4 tsp (if the yogurt is not sour) Jaggery (Gud) or Brown Sugar – 1 tbsp Minced Ginger – 2 tsp Minced Garlic – 2 tsp Sesame Seeds – 1 tbsp Cumin Powder -1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp Red Chili Powder – 1/4 tsp or to taste Green Chillies – to taste (minced) Salt – 1 tsp or to taste Kasoori Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves) – 2 tbsp Cilantro (Coriander Leaves) – 1/4 cup Oil – 2 tbsp Oil – for pan frying Method: 1. Tip: 1. Similar Recipes: Khandvi – Gujarati Snack Khandvi (Khandavi) is a popular snack item from the state of Gujarat, India.