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Badder Adder Review

Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Myspace marketing is the new thing if you haven't noticed lately. It is so simple to go and request lots of friends and just start sending mass messages, bulletins, and comments. It is really a great way to start viral marketing. It is really not that hard at all - and it works. The only problem is adding the friends and sending messages, comments, and bulletins takes a damn long time if you do it by hand. I am a programmer myself and I was planning on making my own tool for it because I had used 2 other Myspace friend adder programs and they were garbage. However, being in a mastermind group I found out about a launch of a new product called Badder Adder by Michelle MacPhearson. So, I figured I'd go try it out since there was a free demo. That's where I started to get upset. I started the Badder Adder demo and the program never came up on the screen. So I started reading around on some forums about it and I found out that I had to start closing off some of my other programs to make it work. **End Summary** Topics: badder adder]]> badder adder review]]> badderadder]]> badderadder review]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Gen Mason markets on Myspace for a part-time living. Discover more about Myspace marketing at Badder Adder

How To Test Body Fat

Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500

When it comes to measuring your body fat percentages, there are many ways suggested to go about this; however, not all of them are reliable in that they take all of the different compositional elements into account. For example, the oldest way of measuring body fat percentage is known as the BMI, or the Body Mass Index. This is based on the individual's height and an average weight for the same but that is not a reliable way of measuring the initial or the changing composition of an individual's body. There are two components to body mass in general; fat mass and lean body mass. However, to consider this issue, the lean body mass can also be further divided into three other categories; bone, muscle, and what is commonly known as 'everything else.' Considering that all of these different components contribute to the overall body mass, the BMI does not consider how the mass is broken up. Thus bone is equal to muscle, which is equal to everything else; and this does not portray an accurate picture on how much mass is actually body fat. **End Summary** Topics: how to test body fat]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Discover free how to get a 6-pack of washboard abs at Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle

How To Lose Chest Fat

Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500

For some people losing chest fat is not easy. No matter how much weight is lost overall from the body, the chest fat still seems to remain. Some people have a condition called gynecomastia which is an abnormal amount of glands under the nipples and this attracts fat accumulation. For people such as the above, and for anyone wanting to lose chest fat, the suggestion is to keep low body fat (18% or so). **End Summary** Topics: how to lose chest fat]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Discover free how to get a 6-pack of washboard abs at Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle

How To Build Your Triceps

Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Many people who seek to increase the muscle in their triceps area tend to make the common mistake of believing that they are already being worked when you are focused on the chest muscles. While they do receive a bit of a work-out through this process, it is not enough to truly build them enough to show an increase in muscle mass. Thus it is necessary to also do exercises specifically designed to build the triceps muscles. While training the triceps is necessary independently of working the chest, it is important to realize that to work them back to back would be detrimental to the development of the triceps as they, too, do need to rest between workouts and they do receive a minimal amount of stress during the chest workout. So it is advised that you leave a two day window before and after the chest workout before beginning a triceps regimen. Once again, it is important to remember that all muscle groups need to be warmed up before you attempt to work them hard. So initially, it is it is important to stretch out these muscles before beginning to work them more intensely. **End Summary** Topics: how to build your triceps]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Discover free how to get a 6-pack of washboard abs at Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle

How To Build Shoulders

Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500

To build those impressive shoulder muscles that make a man seem so cut, it is important that to over work the muscle tissue in the shoulders is the worst thing you can do. Working the shoulders once a week between workouts on other parts of the body is what is most recommended by professionals. However, following a specific workout pattern can add to the effectiveness of building muscle tone in the shoulder area. The end result can begin to be achieved in as little as eight weeks when the exercise regimen is executed properly. A very effective way to begin to bulk up those muscles in the shoulders is marked out below and is highly recommended by professional bodybuilders throughout the world. It is important to not become too repetitious in the working of the shoulder muscles and it is advised to develop two different work-out plans and to alternate the use of each weekly. So plan 'A' would be used for the first week; then plan 'B' for the second; continuing to rotate the exercise plans accordingly. **End Summary** Topics: how to build shoulders]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Discover free how to get a 6-pack of washboard abs at Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle

Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle Review

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400

If you are into serious body building or just want to shed that excess fat Burn the fat feed the Muscle is just right for you. This amazing e-book by fitness expert Tom Venuto is a virtual walk through simple and proven methods of burning body fat and building the muscles. Burn the fat feed the muscle is not just another marketing hype that talks so much about expensive supplements but fail to deliver. It is a training program that helps you in a step by step on how you could lose weight the healthy way. Burn the fat feed the muscle also helps you out with muscle toning and fitness. The simple words ring with truth and are written in a lucid style aimed at ˜dummies'. The best part is this book reveals the natural and healthy ways of burning calories. This way you can be 100% sure of losing weight permanently! Many times, gullible people are taken for a ride by quick fix solutions that appear promising in the first few weeks, but in reality it wrecks the natural metabolism. **End Summary** Topics: Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle Review]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Gen Mason is a proud mother that keeps her body in shape. You can learn more about burning your fat while keeping your muscle at Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle

How To Announce A Pregnancy

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Learning you are pregnant is one of the most exciting times in a woman's life. Not only is it a major milestone in the path of adulthood it is one of the most joyous experiences you will ever have. Maybe you are so excited you can't wait to throw open you windows and announce it to the world. Or are you the type that is so excited that you want to find a special way to announce it to those that you love the most. Obviously you would want to share your joyous news to everyone and anyone who will listen. Maybe you want to share it in a special, unique way with your friends and family; a way that will completely surprise them all and have them in tears. Ways to announce you're pregnant E cards One of the simplest ways to announce your pregnancy is by e card. Hundreds of websites offer free e cards or some you can pay for. Buy them a gift Go to any store that sells small baby items. A dollar store is a good choice if you want to keep it low budget. **End Summary** Topics: How To Announce A Pregnancy]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Gen Mason is a loving mother of 2 beautiful children. To learn about losing weight during and after pregnancy go to Pregnancy Without Pounds

How To Calculate Your Pregnancy Due Date

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Finding out that you're pregnant is a very happy time. There are so many things to do like buying a crib, diapers, stroller, and much, much more! Nine months seems like an eternity when you first find out you're pregnant, but it really is not. There are so many milestones that happen and so much to do it will go by in a flash. So you're pregnant, what is a due date and when is it? Your due date is the date that is given to you of when you can expect to go into labor. The dates are not usually very accurate. More often women go into labor with 2 weeks of the expected due date. The most accurate way to determine a due date is when the woman knows the day of conception. This rarely happens so normally due dates are determined by using the 1st day of the woman's last period. Normally the total gestation time is added to the 1st day of the last period minus 2 weeks. Example: The total gestation time is 40 weeks (9 months). **End Summary** Topics: How To Calculate Your Pregnancy Due Date]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Gen Mason is a loving mother of 2 beautiful children. To learn about losing weight during and after pregnancy go to Pregnancy Without Pounds

How To Induce Your Labor

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400

So you are nine months pregnant, you're excited and can't wait for the day to come. You wait and you wait and you wait, still nothing. There are few things as frustrating as this, I know from personal experience! There are many little things that you can do to try and speed up your time. Of course this should only be done after consulting your doctor and when you are already in your ninth month of pregnancy. Getting labor over with is all fine and good but not at the expense of the baby's health! Here are safe ways to induce labor and finally have that baby: Walking Many women walk, A LOT. Walking stimulates the muscles in your uterus and may stimulate contractions. Tea with Thyme It has been said that tea wit thyme has induced labor for many women. Scalini's Restaurant This restaurant is in Georgia. Three hundred women in the past 23 years have gone into labor within 48 hours after eating their eggplant parmegiana. It is said that it is not actually the eggplant that induces labor, but the seasonings added to the dinner. **End Summary** Topics: pregnancy without pounds review]]> pregnany without pounds]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Gen Mason is a loving mother of 2 beautiful children. To learn about losing weight during and after pregnancy go to Pregnancy Without Pounds

How To Have A Healthy Pregnancy

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400

In order to have a healthy pregnancy, a number of factors must be taken into consideration. Healthy pregnancies start with healthy people. Before making the decision to be parents, couples should be agreed upon the decision and be planning ahead. With careful preparation, not only will you be healthier, but your baby will get a better start in life. The parents, not just the mother, should eat nutritious foods, eliminate the use of any harmful substances such as alcohol and tobacco, begin an exercise program, control weight, and address potential concerns such as a family history of diabetes or lupus. If x-rays or other medical tests such as a pap smear, an Rh-factor test, or a mammogram are needed, they should be completed before conception. You should also consult with your doctor regarding needed medications which you are taking and whether doses should be eliminated or diminished. Before attempting to conceive, the woman should refrain from using oral contraceptives for at least 2-3 months in order for the effects of the hormones to leave the body. During the interim, alternative birth control methods can be used. **End Summary** Topics: how to have a healthy pregnancy]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Gen Mason is a loving mother of 2 beautiful children. To learn about losing weight during and after pregnancy go to Pregnancy Without Pounds

How To Hide A Pregnancy

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400

For most couples, the joy of parenthood is the absolute delight. The birth of a new life, as it goes in the realms of hearsay, settles the foundation for ever-growing love in the lives of the parturient duo. But from the moment the pregnancy test or PT, as it is referred to in the common linguistics, comes out positive, the mother is more worried about the tummy pushing out of limits than anything else around her. People expect a pregnant woman to be full of joy and be blooming at times, always looking forward to when that little angel would come to life, but it isn't that easy to hide nasty feelings creeping into your mind. Of all the thoughts that flood into an expectant's mind, one that lingers a while is 'how to stay fit' or 'how not to look pregnant'. For first-timers though, the joy is too overwhelming and 'showing' occurs later. But, for ones that have gone through the process of birthing a child before, worries lie not so far off. Hormonal changes in the body tend to make the person a bit low and lazy oozed with tiredness and nausea. **End Summary** Topics: how to hide a pregnancy]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Gen Mason is a loving mother of 2 beautiful children. To learn about losing weight during and after pregnancy go to Pregnancy Without Pounds

How To Prevent Stretch Marks During Pregnancy

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400

For many women”especially those who favor bikinis”stretch marks are more to be dreaded than flabby thighs. Nevertheless, 90% of all women will develop pink or reddish, slightly indented, sometimes itchy streaks on their abdomen, hips and/or breasts, sometime during pregnancy. Stretch marks, also called striae distensae, occur most frequently on the abdomen, but some women also get them on the breasts, buttocks or thighs. Stretch marks usually occur in the dermis, or elastic mid-layer of the skin. Repeated or sudden stretching of this layer causes a breakdown of the tissue, leaving behind scar tissue. Stretch marks usually occur during mid- to late pregnancy. As their name implies, Scar tissue that forms when the normal elasticity of the skin can't keep up with the stretching required during pregnancy is called stretch marks. Stretch marks are generally due to a large and/or rapid increase in weight. Mothers-to-be whose skin tone is good and elastic either because of heredity or because they have maintained years of healthy nutrition and positive exercise habits may go through one or more pregnancies without any striations. Others, by keeping weight gain gradual, moderate and steady may be able to minimize and possibly prevent stretch marks. **End Summary** Topics: pregnancy without pounds review]]> pregnany without pounds]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Gen Mason is a loving mother of 2 beautiful children. To learn about losing weight during and after pregnancy go to Pregnancy Without Pounds

How Much Weight To Gain During Pregnancy

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400

A weight gain of 24-30 pounds is normal and recommended and this is what you should aim for. If you are eating nutritious food, your gain is not fat and most will be lost within 2-6 weeks after you give birth. Here's what a typical 24-pound gain might include: Baby 7.5 pounds Placenta 1.0 pounds Amniotic fluid 2.0 pounds Breast tissue 1.0 pounds Uterus 2.5 pounds Blood 3.5 pounds Other fluid 2.75 pounds Other 3.25 pounds Guidelines for Nutrition During Pregnancy These guidelines are intended to help you achieve a balanced diet. As you make choices within food groups, try to remember which foods are especially rich in essential nutrients and include them often. If you eat a variety of carefully chosen foods from the different food groups, your diet is likely to provide all needed nutrients. The Bread Group You should consume 6-11 servings per day of breads, cereals, rice and pasta. One serving is one slice of bread, or Â½ half cup of cooked cereal, or 1 ounce of ready-to-eat cereal. The Vegetable Group A general range of 3-5 servings per day from the vegetable group is recommended. **End Summary** Topics: pregnancy without pounds review]]> pregnany without pounds]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Gen Mason is a loving mother of 2 beautiful children. To learn about losing weight during and after pregnancy go to Pregnancy Without Pounds

How To Lose Weight After Pregnancy

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400

The day finally came. You're happy, relieved, your husband is ecstatic. Another chapter in your life has begun, you are a mommy now. You're so happy you feel like you are going to burst. You look in the mirror and see something you don't recognize; after baby weight. It is depressing; you're not the only one to think so. You remember the tiny little thing you were before you were pregnant, even when you were 4 months pregnant you didn't look like this! You think, Ok, it doesn't matter I'm a proud mommy now. The truth is, in the back of your mind it does matter. Even though you're a mommy now doesn't mean you shouldn't take care of yourself. Part of being a good mom is taking care of you as well. How can I go on a diet when I'm breastfeeding? Studies show that even a woman who is starving can give her baby the nutrients through breast milk to keep the baby healthy. DO NOT go starve yourself, but watch your calorie intake. Keep it between 1500 and 1800 calories a day. Slowly, the weight will fall off. **End Summary** Topics: pregnancy without pounds review]]> pregnany without pounds]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Gen Mason is a loving mother of 2 beautiful children. To learn about losing weight during and after pregnancy go to Pregnancy Without Pounds

How To Lose Weight While Pregnant

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400

While it is never safe to go on any diet to lose weight during pregnancy, there are things that you can do to stay healthy and get in shape. Diets that are focused on losing weight can harm your baby and you. You and your baby need so many nutrients during this time it is not smart to actually try to lose weight like you normally would. It is smart however to get your body in shape. You want to be prepared for labor, to make it as easy as you possibly can. Exercise also can make you feel better about yourself and ease the aches and pains of pregnancy. What are the benefits of exercising during pregnancy? Exercising while you are pregnant will boost your energy level. Instead of wanting to constantly sleep all the time, you will have more energy to move and get going. Do you have aches and pains from the quick weight gain of pregnancy? Exercising can get your muscles moving around which will ease some of these aches and pains, ultimately making you feel better. Another benefit of exercising during pregnancy is it will help you get back to your pre pregnancy weight faster. **End Summary** Topics: pregnancy without pounds review]]> pregnany without pounds]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Gen Mason is a loving mother of 2 beautiful children. To learn about losing weight during and after pregnancy go to Pregnancy Without Pounds