Wanna Lost Weight and Tone-up Ur Body? -Jabbs   Author:  23886  Category:(Discussion) Created:(9/21/2003 11:20:00 AM) This post has been Viewed (1853 times) 1.Take the stairs: you’ve heard this be4, but do you actually do it? This burns up about 11 calories a minute- the same as running a 10 minute-mile. 2. Banish Bloating: Drink a cup of peppermint tea after your meal to aid digestion and help combat bloating. 3. Crunch Time: For a flat tummy, nothin’ works like crunches-but not just any type. To do them, lie on your back, with u’r feet bent. Feet flat on floor and hands at your temples. Pull ur self up & hold for 4. 4. Snack on dried fruits: Keep some closed apricots by, instead of eating the Zero-nutritional-value snacks such as chocolate & crisps. 5. Chocolate Wisdom : Choose dark chocolate where the cocoa solids are high (70%0 and the sugar content low. This helps control u’r blood sugar- meaning less potential for food cravings and eating sugary snacks. 6. Choose u’r sport: It’s the quality rather than quantity that matters. Even 10 minutes sessions can help u achieve terrific shape. 7. No Yo-Yo dieting: Eating sensibly is about making the right nutritional choices. 8. Laugh Deeply : When u laugh out –u’r stomach muscles contract naturally. So having a good giggle is like giving u’r self a mini-workout. 9. Grapefruit Hit: It’s a natural diuretic preventing water retention & bloating. 10. Don’t avoid eating out: Just try to stay out from fat by steering clear of cheesy pasta dishes, fried foods & creamy curries. Instead go for low-fat dishes such as boiled rice fish and vegetables. 11.Stand up straight: Good posture not only makes u look sleeker, it also helps u 2 breath better. 12. Eat Protein every day: A diet rich in protein will control u’r appetite and stimulate the hormone glucagons , which helps u burn fat. 13. In the swim: Swimming is one of the best sports to tone up. Back strokes will burn the most calories. 14. Read food labels: Just because it says 80 % fat-free. It doesn’t mean u can gorge . 15. Water Works: Drinking water not only fills u up. But it lessens u’r appetite and aids digestion. 16. Smart Shopping: Don’t do u’r food shopping on an empty stomach. U’ll be far more likely to buy chocolates & sweets. Write a list be4 u go and stick to it. 17. Be kind to yourself: Just coz u’ve wolfed down a tub of ice-cream doesn’t make u a glutton. It’s forgivable ! 18. Tanned & Lovely: You will appear much leaner by applying a self-tanner product over u’r body 19. Boost your Self-Esteem: If u’r confidence has taken a bit of pounding, its time to think of building it up.. Ppl who aren’t obsessed about having the ’Perfect` body are happier and usually have a Healthier Life Style too ! You can join Unsolved Mysteries and post your own mysteries or interesting stories for the world to read and respond to Click here Scroll all the way down to read replies. Show all stories by   Author:  23886 ( Click here ) Spring is coming