Woman with 15 inch waist wore a corset for 35 years. Would you do this?

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My name is Ngozi I started my weightloss journey in April 2014. At the time I weighed 85kg and desperately needed to loose weight for personal reasons so I made up my mind and was committed to it.

Should women always look good for their men or themselves?

I personally believe that a woman should look good and be healthy for herself first and that's what makes her attractive to her boyfriend/spouse.

Staying healthy is about you feeling great and loving yourself enough to be the best you. So yes it works both ways, look good for yourself and stay attractive for your man if you are in a relationship.

There are no nutrients in Fibre!

Recently you hear people say eat this because it is rich in fibre.

What do we think about waist training?

This is Kim kardashian waist training after her first baby North, she said she got right into it immediately after she delivered her. Khloe kardashian also does a lot of it I hear some guys do it also. Does it really work?

Hey everyone! saw these tips on face book and thought to share.

I believe it works.

*There's no guarantee of specific results and results may vary for individuals.*

The purpose of juicing fruits and vegetables.

When I say juicing fruits I do not refer to your packed juices or canned, what I mean are fresh fruit and vegetables either squeezed or blended.  By extracting the juice from the fruits and veggies then drinking it immediately you will provide nutrients to the cellular level of your body more quickly and with less loss of energy than any other method. Juices are essential for internal cleansing and health restoration. What we need to realize is that the juice content of most fruits and vegetables is where the nutrients are found.

The cause of candida and yeast infection is high sugar foods

If you have been eating a high sugar diet for years, its quite possible that your digestive tract has an overgrowth of an organism called candida albicans according to Robert C. Atkins, M.D. 

In addition to the overgrowth of yeast in the gastrointestinal tract, most people also experience an
allergic inflammation of the mucous membrane throughout the body.

Amazing uses of baking soda!

We would think this ordinary substance popular known and used among bakers would have so little to offer but to our amazement it does far more than causing your cake to rise.

For instance baking soda or sodium bicarbonate ph levels either in acid or alkaline substances it has a neutralizing effect.  It is also perfect for neutralizing acid odor and maintaining a neutral pH.

Baking soda is a good exfoliator and face scrub it is tender on the skin so it can be used everyday and it removes dead cells as well as toxins, just add three parts baking soda two parts water you will get a paste like mix. It can also be used a teeth whitening agent if applied to you toothpaste and used three times a week.

Its also eases heart burn and indigestion if you add a tea spoon to a glass of water and drink.

*There's no guarantee of specific results and results may vary for individuals.*

Have a great lunch like pounded yam and vegetable soup

Ingredients.

Yam is a great cellfood and an alkaline food. 100 g of yam  provides 118 calories. it is composed of complex carbohydrates and soluble dietary fibre making it a great source for energy. It contains small amounts of vitamin-A, and carotenes which converts to vitamin A in the body. Both these compounds are strong antioxidants. Vitamin A has many functions like maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin, night vision, growth and protection from lung and oral cavity cancers.

Ukazi leaves are high in dietary fibre, water leaves are also high in fibre, antioxidants, iron and rich in vitamin C, ugwu leaves rich in iron, lowers cholesterol, anti bacterial and boosts the immune system.

You can also see some kpomo as I am trying to avoid meat these days, dry fish, cray fish, palm oil and see salt.

Do not over cook your vegetables because it reduces the potency, always watch your portions. 

What about water retention?

Whenever I tell people drink lots of water they often ask 'What about water retention' as though it is beyond control so I did some research to provide us with answers and solutions.

Causes of water retention can be natural reaction to hot water, medication containing estrogen, hormonal changes during menstrual cycle, pregnancy, menopause, physical inactivity, congestive heart failure, lack of protein, thyroid disease, malnutrition or bad diet.

The problem can be controlled by reducing salt intake and increasing potassium consumption because sodium draws water into the body and potassium excretes it. Potassium can be gotten from fruits especially bananas, vegetables, fish, nuts and seeds. Still drink lots of water because water improves the kidneys function, increase your level of physical activity by exercising.

Carrot is a Vitamin A power house and has a lot of health points.

Carrots are rich in vitamin A by 428%, it is also called a vitamin A power house not only that is has ample supply of vitamin C, D, E and K. Here are some list benefits of this vegetable.

1. It protects and maintain the health of the eye due to it beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxathin contents
2. Decreases risk for heart disease and stroke
3. Helps protect and fight against cancer
4. Improves the beauty, health and healing of the skin
5. Protects the brain cognitive function
   
   

Natural healthy remedies to foot odour.

Dealing with foot odour here are some tips for you.

Baking Soda and lemon soak.

Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate is a great neutraliser for acid odours and maintains a neutral pH.

Directions 

Half a cup of baking soda to eight cups of warm water and some lemon juice and a bowl. Soak feet for 20 minutes once daily.

Epsom Salt foot soak

Epsom salt neutralises odour and as a bonus it also happens to soothe aching feet.

Directions 

Half a cup of Epsom salt, eight cups of warm water and a bowl. Soak feet for 30 minutes 1 to 2 times daily.


Read more: www.everydayroots.com

*There is no guarantee of specific results and results may vary for individuals.* 

What are antioxidants?

Antioxidants are chemicals that can prevent or slow cell damage. They are natural compounds found in some foods that help neutralise free radicals in our bodies. Free radicals naturally occur in our body and they attack our DNA, if they go unchallenged they can cause a wide range of illnesses.

Antioxidants prevent and help the body fight things like heart diseases, eye problems, mood and muscular disorders and immune system problems.

Best source of antioxidants are raw vegetables and fruits.

Know your body type and how it applies to you and your weight loss or weight gain.

Ectomorph: This is your regular skinny person who never adds weight no matter what they eat. I am sure we have some friends like this. They are lean built, has little muscle and no body fat. they alway have trouble gaining weight. But if they choose to build muscle or gain weight, they will have to do heavy muscle training, do little cardio and consume more calories than they burn.

Endomorph: this is really common,  heavy built, gains weight easily and struggles to loose body fat like myself. To maintain a healthy weight balance we must burn more calories than we consume. A vigorous work out regime, exercise for 4 to 5 times a week. Also do lots of cardio like jogging for 30 minutes daily. Eat 5 small meals a day each meal should comprise of mostly lean protein and green vegetables remember everything you chew on is a meal. Avoid regular junk food like sweets, soda etc.

Mesomorph: This is the ideal body build. Easy to gain if he chooses and easy to loose. This body type is great for body building.

Every one has a combination but each individual predominantly leans towards one, so find you and enjoy your weight loss or weight gain.

*There is no guarantee of specific results and results may vary for individuals.* 

How Kim dropped 22.5kg of her first pregnancy weight by using the Atkins diet.

The Atkins diet is popularly know as a low carbon nutritional approach to weight loss, promoted by and researched by Robert C. Atkins, M.D.

Kim kardashian used the diet along with rigorous exercises to loose 22.6kg/50 pounds of her previous pregnancy weight  in 6 months. She began the diet immediately after delivery but no exercise because she breastfed her baby North. She begun exercising  2 weeks into breastfeeding and built in up.

This was her menu provided by the Atkins Diet team.

Breakfast:  2 egg omelet with cheese and spinach

Snack No. 1:  Hummus with veggies (cucumber, red pepper, broccoli)

Lunch:  Grilled salmon, asparagus, side salad with creamy dressing

Snack No. 2:  Turkey & Cheese Roll-ups or Greek Yogurt with slivered almonds & blueberries

Dinner:  Chicken breast, broccoli, side salad with olive oil dressing.He also suggests "proteins like fish, poultry, and lean meats; healthy fats like avocado, nuts, and olive oil;  lots of colorful vegetables filled with antioxidants and fiber; and low glycemic fruits like berries—essential foods for maintaining energy."

Source:Eonline.com

*There is no guarantee of specific results and results may vary for individuals.* 

For all the plantain lovers out there like myself! This is the difference between ripe and unripe plantain.

Benefits of unripe plantain.

Unripe plantain has high resistant starch content for anyone trying to avoid foods with high sugar. Especially people with type 2 diabetes unripe plantain is a great choice for you . But it is low in antioxidants because the level of antioxidant increases as the plantain ripens, it also causes some bloating and gas due to starch.

Benefits of ripe plantain

Ripe plantain is rich in vitamin A, C and minerals such as potassium. It is easier to digest because it is high in fibre, has higher levels of antioxidants. They also have anti cancer qualities and help immunity enhancement which combats abnormal cells. Overly ripe plantains are not advised to be eaten as some minerals diminish in that state.

Ripe plantain is more alkaline than unripe.

What does it take to burn a 0.45kg/1pound of fat in 3 weeks? According to this Havard piblication it is counting and burning calories.

These are some tips to help you reach your weight loss goal

•	It takes roughly 3,500 additional calories spent in physical activity to burn a pound of fat.
•	Walking or jogging uses up roughly 100 calories per mile. (Note: Your actual calorie expenditure depends on a number of factors, including your weight and pace.)
•	You’ll shed approximately a pound of fat for every 35 miles you walk, assuming your levels of food intake and other physical activity remain the same.
•	If you walk briskly (at a pace of 4 mph) for half an hour on five out of seven days, you’ll log 10 miles a week. At the end of three-and-a-half weeks, it’s possible to lose 0.45kg/1 pound if the number of calories you consume stays the same.
•	If you also cut back on the amount of food you eat by a few hundred calories a day, you can hasten the pace of your weight loss.

At the end of the day eating healthy and making better food choices with exercise, helps you achieve your weight loss goals.

For info : Harvard publication

Green vegetable leaves

Green vegetables are full of fibre, vitamins, minerals along with plant based substances that can help improve your health. They may even protect you from diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

This is a portion of green vegetable soup can be eaten with oat meal, pounded yam, pounded plantain and rice(ofada rice). Always ensure your vehetables are more than your protein and don't over cook it.

Ingredients:
Green leaves
Fresh tomato paste
Dry fish
Crayfish
Kpomo
Garlic
Ginger
Sea salt.
1 table spoon of palm oil.
No extra seasoning

Should Ulcer patients avoid milk?

Milk, alcohol, coffee including decaf, carbonated beverages, hot peppers, processed foods, salty and red meat and deep fries are foods ulcer patients should avoid.

On the subject of milk many ulcer patients are told to drink milk but researchers found it to increase stomach acid secretion and some researchers in the eighties also found out that it actually delays  the healing of duodenal ulcers.

Mistakes we make on our weight loss journey.

Do not miss breakfast: Eat breakfast that are high in fibre and protein because they help curb hunger

Keep track of snacks: Never say a snack is not food. We must be aware that every food, snack, gum, biscuits, sweets, ice cream  and nibbles have calories and will always increase our regular calorie intake.

Do not load up a lot of low fat calorie foods, always portion your food.

Drinks contain calories too: Whether, Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Ribenna, Lucozade boost or sport cocktails, beer and spirits be mindful of your intake.

Drink a lot of water.

*There is no guarantee of specific results and results may vary for individuals.* 

The healing effect of coconut oil

Coconut oil is rich in Lauric acid, anti microbial lipids and cyprylic acids which studies have shown are immune boosters and have anti bacterial, anti fungal and anti viral properties. These studies have shown that it is an effectective way to heal wounds especially burns, prevents bacteria and infections, help fight against viruses such as herpes,  influenza and even HIV. It cures candida, helps improve the brain fuction. Research has shown it is applied in alzimhers treatment. 

Coconut oil has saturated fat but does not increase the blood sugar level thereby not increasing the risk of heart attack. It reduces reduces incidence and damage to arteries, therefore, reducing the risk of heart disease.

It aids digestion and prevents stomach related digestion problems, it helps in the absorption of minerals, nutrients and amino acids.

It is great with hair care as it reduces protein loss of the hair and nourishes the hair. It strengthens the teeth, bones and aids weightloss,

For more info click here: organicfacts.

Dealing with stomach ulcers, here is something you need to add to your diet: Freshly made cabbage juice

Cabbages are healthy remedies for acute stomach ulcers. Rich in folic acid, amino acid and gultamic acids. Fresh cabbage juice helps fight against and prevent breast cancer, prostate cancer, stomach cancer and it also builds red blood cells.

This is a video by the juice man himself, Jay kordich preparing and telling us the testimony of fresh cabbage juice.

*There is no guarantee of specific results and results may vary for individuals.* 

Buffie @bodynomics shows us how to do the perfect squat to enlarge your butt. She has over 200 videos on YouTube and is popularly known for her hourglass and butt workout

Same person no surgery 

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These are some foods that naturally detoxify and cleans your system

Garlic:
Stimulates the liver to encourage production of detoxifying enzymes.