7 Simple Steps To Health and Fitness SuccessWritten by Gregg Gillies
Let's take a look at seven simple steps you can take right now to move you rapidly along toward your fitness goals.Think on paper: Only about 3 percent of adults have clear, written goals. These people accomplish five and ten times as much as people without written goals. Step 1: Decide Exactly What You Want. This will allow you to prioritize your tasks to that you are spending most time on high value tasks that move you closer to your goals. If your goal is to add 20 pounds of muscle, there isn't much point in using up a lot of you training time by jogging 5 miles a day. Step 2: Write It Down. Again, think on paper. Written goals are a powerful thing. They have an energy behind them that helps you move toward them that unwritten goals just don't have. Step 3: Set A Deadline On Your Goal. Create a sense of urgency and positive pressure. Without a deadline you will procrastinate and do little things that may damage your short term goals. If you are having "after" pictures taken in three weeks then you are much less likely to swallow that bag of popcorn, than if you are just getting in shape...eventually.
| | A Brief Overview Of Irritable Bowel SyndromeWritten by Kirsten Whittaker
IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a condition effecting up to 20% of population and numbers are rising. There are more women sufferers than men and age that it commonly starts is at around twenty. It is classed as a ‘functional’ disorder as it alters way body works and therefore is not diagnosable using traditional means such as examination or blood test.It is not a commonly understood condition, with medical community unable to clarify exact cause. IBS appears to occur due to body’s inability to regulate bowel functions correctly. This leads to a number of unpleasant symptoms such as abdominal pain, cramping, excessive wind and irregular bowel movements including constipation and/or diarrhoea. However, there are treatments available to allow sufferers to manage their symptoms. If you start to notice irregular bowel movements or suffer prolonged abdominal discomfort you could be suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Keeping a diary to monitor food intake, exercise and stress levels is a good idea to track anything that may exacerbate your symptoms. When diagnosing IBS your medical practitioner will ask you for a general history of your bowel movements so keeping records will come in handy. Certain foods are also recognized as triggers for IBS, such as fatty foods, caffeine and dairy products. Keeping a food diary will help you identify if eating these foods cause your symptoms to flare up and you can eliminate them in line with advice from your doctor.
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