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	Learn to Burn 5 Best Ways to Burn Fat Part 2 by Michael Stefano Firefighters Workout
Astrology, Tarot, and Self Improvement for the New Age.

Learn to Burn
5 Best Ways to Burn Fat
Part 2
by Michael Stefano

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Number Four -Sleep, Rest, and Recovery

Most of us won't resist this one, but you'd be surprised at how often lack of sleep and, or rest is the culprit behind a failed weight loss program. More of a good thing isn't necessarily better. When putting together a fitness and weight loss plan, be sure to include adequate recovery periods between workouts.

Rest at least 48 hours between full body strength training sessions, and limit cardio to no more than 3 to 6 hours a week. If over trained, your body will break down, you'll lose precious lean muscle mass, and actually get fatter.

Do whatever it takes to ensure a good night's sleep -get a new mattress, install heavier blinds, go to bed earlier. During sleep the body's recovery processes go into high gear. Depending on activity levels and individual equirements, get 7 or 8 hours of sound, restful sleep every night.

Number Five -Meditation and Stress Reduction

Meditation has been proven to minimize the body's reaction to stress and alleviate many stress related health problems. But few realize that mediation can actually raise your body's levels of the anti-aging hormone, DHEA.

Also available as an over-the-counter supplement, DHEA is a precursor to testosterone, which is necessary for muscle growth and fat loss. DHEA and testosterone levels decline with age, but tests conducted on people that meditate on a daily basis reveal that serum DHEA levels were restored to much more youthful levels.

In addition, stress has been found to generate dangerously high levels of the naturally occurring hormone cortisol, produced by the adrenal glands.

Cortisol has a major role in the regulation of blood pressure and cardiovascular function as well as regulation of the body's use of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. When cortisol is secreted, it causes a breakdown of muscle protein, leading to release of amino acids into the bloodstream. This process can also raise blood sugar levels.

Meditation, or any other form of stress reduction, can balance this hormonal shift. You can use your meditative sessions to visualize how you'd like to look, or even imagine yourself engaged in activities you once enjoyed. This type of visualization technique has been found not only to relieve stress, but also increases your odds of achieving goals you've set -- a nice fringe benefit.

If your goal is to burn fat, combine an exercise program that includes a moderate amount of cardio, strength and flexibility training with adequate rest and recovery. Be sure to include the more subtle, but highly effective practices of visualization and meditation, and you'll be on the road to unprecedented fat loss, as well as a health and fitness program that you'll stay with for a lifetime.

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The information here is offered to help in your research and investigation of possible ways to manage your own health care issues. Common sense as well as solid professional advice from your own trusted medical care specialist or personal holistic health care practitioner should always be part of managing your health care choices.

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The Circle of Life -- The Zodiac Signs and the New Moon's Journey
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Rebecca Brents

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With Real Astrology as your compass, you can recognize what's right for you, work with your natural gifts and rhythms, understand the dynamics of your relationships, and take your place more easily in Life's natural flow.

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Venus And Mars: The Signs of Love and Passion How They Influence Your Life and Relationships
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