Archive for December 2010

Did You Know: Your Metabolism Is Not a thing, It’s the process of Everything

How fast a car goes is dependent on its part and how well the car uses its fuel. How well it uses its fuel would be its metabolism so to speak. So to increase the cars performance there are countless things that can be modified, upgraded, switched out or cleaned to make it run better or faster.



Did You Know: Aspartame (Artificial Sweetner) is 10% Poison?

Did You Know:  Aspartame (Artificial Sweetner) is 10% Poison?

10% of Aspartame is made up of methanol/wood alcohol, which is a deadly poison.



Did You Know: A Normal Amount of Weight to Lose a Week Is 1-4 Pounds

Weight loss will also range for countless reason such as a male having more testosterone and muscle to burn more fat or a woman who just has a higher metabolism than an older woman but calories will remain the same. One pound of fat is equal to 3500 calories.



Did You Know that Weight Gain Is not Always Bad and Weight Loss Is not Always Good

Did You Know that Weight Gain Is not Always Bad and Weight Loss Is not Always Good

Focus on gaining muscle to lose the most weight and keep it off. Imagine gaining 10 pounds of muscles, that would mean you burn an extra pound of fat a week doing nothing differently . . . now that’s nice.



Ageless Skin Secrets

Ageless Skin Secrets

Your skin is the largest human organ and you need to take care of it like anything else, even more so if you care about aesthetics.



How Does Knowing My Heart Rate Help Me Lose Weight?

How Does Knowing My Heart Rate Help Me Lose Weight?

Have you ever noticed something mentioning target heart-rate, fat burning zone, or cardio zone on your gym equipment? When your heart rate is around 60% of your max your body burns a higher portion of fat as fuel, but far fewer calories over all – this is the fat burning zone.



Michael Feinstein & Barbara Cook are “Cheek to Cheek”

Michael Feinstein & Barbara Cook are “Cheek to Cheek”

Michael Feinstein is the multi-platinum-selling, five-time Grammy-nominated entertainer who has been called “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook.” Michael has appeared in over 150 shows a year, including performances at Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, as well as at the White House and Buckingham Palace.



From Its Humble Beginnings, Victoria’s Secret Runway Show Continues to Rise to New Heights, Showcasing New Faces and Celebrating Its Gloriousness

From Its Humble Beginnings, Victoria’s Secret Runway Show Continues to Rise to New Heights, Showcasing New Faces and Celebrating Its Gloriousness

Now, it’s interesting to understand how VS has evolved over the years from its humble beginnings to where it is today—untouchable goddess-like amazons in frilly underthings. Spotlights, Platinum selling recording artists, the world’s best stylists and runway show producers, and some of the best live event photographers crammed on the riser with their keys to the city. Aren’t they the lucky ones! They get to shoot those winged angels exclusively on the runway.



Sexy Chamber Music with a Tango Twist: A CD Review of LA CAMORRA TANGO – 15 YEARS and a Compelling Interview with the Pioneering Quintet

Sexy Chamber Music with a Tango Twist:  A CD Review of LA CAMORRA TANGO – 15 YEARS and a Compelling Interview with the Pioneering Quintet

Astor Piazzolla’s music is no doubt the main influence of “La Camorra’s” music. But we should say that from the very beginning we’ve arranged and composed our own tango pieces, and nowadays I would say that we’ve reached our own sound—La Camorra’s sound.



A Season of Good Deeds – Big or Small

A Season of Good Deeds – Big or Small

We naturally feel a newfound sense of compassion for these people during the holidays, handing out dollars where we can. Being selfless is part of the holidays, a time for you to step out of your comfort zone and also provide volunteer services, canned goods, and clothing for those who may only be able to repay you with a smile.