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First of all, I’d like to apologize to all our readers for The Coach’s absence from the shelves last month. The rocky situation in Egypt took a toll on all of us, but we’re back and we appreciate all your supportive and encouraging comments. Last month happy couples celebrated Valentine’s, and we had a lot in store for them. Yet, there’s no reason not to let all couples enjoy the valuable information we had in store. After all love is love throughout the year and is not limited to a commercial day. On the other hand, March marks the end of the extra cold days, and we’re all breaking some serious sweat in the gym to shape up for the highly anticipated summer that’s coming up. So get ready to enjoy an issue, that’s packed with exercises, tips, diets, that’ll help you shape up for the beach, and also full of beneficial information to have a healthy sex life and relationship. A healthy sexual relationship is vital to keep a happy relationship. If your partner doesn’t find you sexy anymore, things will get rocky! Trivial arguments and an overall tense mood will always dominate the household. It seems like there’s so much to juggle in order to keep a relationship passionate and going strong, but the answer to a lot of problems is on the pages of this issue, and in your lifestyle!
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Fitness
Shape up for Pre-Summer Season 6 Personal Trainer 12
Featured Member
Nabil Rostom & Norshek Fawzi 18
Interview
The Mastermind Behind Gold’s Gym Egypt Mr. Ali Mahmoud 20
Celebrity Secrets Lazar Angelov 24
Alternative Sport
Couples that Play Together Stay Together 28
Nutrition
Eat your Way to Stress Management 32 Weight Loss: Fat Attack Lose It In 7 days 38 Recipes: Homemade Dinner for Two 44
Supplement Review Battle of the Fat Burners 48
Health
Sexual Impotence, the Causes and Cure 52
Wellbeing
Back to Nature: Nature’s Choices for a Better Sex Life 56 Happiness 101: Release your Endorphins 66
Beauty & Style
5 Ways to Look Naturally Radiant Without Makeup 60
Technology & More Splashing Fun 64
Engines
Lazareth Quadrazuma 70
Playlist
Love is in the Air Music 72
Cover & article design by Omar Saraya, Mohamed Wagih & Amr El Tayeb
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Pre-Summer
Ramy Ali, ISSA Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritionist
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Spring is around the corner. Our lighter clothes are coming out of the storage and we’ll be heading to the beach soon. Get a push start for summer with these workouts
Rock your Skinny Jeans Workout Quick fixes are always sought after, and if it was that easy, no one would have any problem areas. While it is not possible to solely target trouble spots (no amount of crunches will instantly or effectively zap the belly fat), these lower body exercises are meant to define and lift your glutes and blast fat to shape your legs.
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Woman Plié squats:
This exercise comes with several benefits because it hits the glutes, works your inner thighs and strengthens the quadriceps, giving you a triple benefit in one move. Step 1: stand with your feet spread wider than your shoulders, point your toes out at 45 degrees, make sure your knees and toes are aligned. Step 2: hold a dumbbell in front of your body using both hands, let it hang between your legs. Step 3: bend your knees till you reach a 90 degree angle. Step 4: now push back up with your heels till you extend your hips and knees to the starting position. Keep your chest lifted and abs tight.
Backward Lunge to Kick:
This exercise targets your glutes and quadriceps, while you work on your balance. You will need a step for this exercise and for more challenge, you can use dumbbells. Step 1: put your right leg on the step in a 90 degree angle with the knee behind your toes and step back with your left leg sinking into a lunge, holding the dumbbells in your hands. Step 2: make sure you are engaging your core and step up bringing your left leg forward into a kick. Step 3: hold for a second on the step then return to the start position. Hint: In this exercise, the hip abductors and adductors of the stepping leg are working to help you stabilize your upper body on the lower body.
The Penguin:
Funny looking, but very effective. You will need a resistance band. Step 1: start by placing your feet wider than you shoulders and loop the rubber band around your ankles, turn your toes out. Step 2: start shifting your body weight on the right leg, and lift your left leg. Engage your core to keep maintaining balance and alignment. Reps and Sets: Complete 20 reps of each exercise in a circuit. Complete 2 – 4 circuits, resting 30 – 60 seconds between each circuit.
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Men V Shape Solid
Sculpting a torso that’s wide on top and narrow at the bottom requires a workout that targets the entire back. The largest back muscles - the latissimus dorsi - wrap around the sides of the upper body just below the arms. The lats give the torso a wider, flared shape. The middle deltoids and trapezius add size, while the lower-back muscles, rectus abdominus, and obliques provide support.
Lat Pull Down:
This exercise derives its name from the large muscle in the back; latissimus dorsi because it works that big muscle giving men a wider, muscular back and sculpted shoulders. Step 1: sit with your thighs firmly secured under the pad. Step 2: grab the pull down bar tightly with your palms facing forward and your hands wider than your shoulders. Step 3: engage your core tightly and pull the bar towards the middle of your chest bone. Step 4: hold the bar at your chest for a second while squeezing your lat muscle. Step 5: return the bar to the starting position.
Bent Over Row:
The single arm bent over row is a great exercise to increase the strength in the core muscles since they should be engaged properly to stabilize the spine. Step 1: kneeling on a bench, in a lunge position, lean forward until your chest becomes parallel to the floor, and your feet planted firmly on the floor. Step 2: grab the dumbbell then concentrate on squeezing your shoulder blades inward and on moving the dumbbell, as you draw the dumbbell back towards the hip bone. Step 3: slowly return down to the floor in a slow and controlled motion using only your arm and back.
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One Arm Standing Cable Row:
A great exercise to train your lats from a standing position. Step 1: with your feet shoulder width apart, keep your knees slightly bent and abs tight. Step 2: pull the cable towards your lower rib cage for a complete extension in the shoulder, squeezing your lat as you pull. Step 3: slowly return back to the starting position while maintaining the contraction in your abs.
Step 1: lie down on your mat and press your back firmly towards the floor. Step 2: put your legs in a table top at a 90 degree angle. Inhale to prepare. Step 3: Exhale: Pull your abs in, taking your bellybutton down toward your spine, as you curl your head and shoulders up to the tips of the shoulder blades. As you curl up, your left leg extends at a 45-degree angle. The right leg remains in tabletop position with the right hand grasping the right ankle and the left hand moving to the right knee. (Hint: You will maintain your upper-body curve throughout the exercise. Be sure to keep your shoulders relaxed and your abdominals deeply scooped). Step 4: Inhale: Switch legs on a two-part inhale. Bring air in as the left knee comes in, and bring more air in as you gently pulse that knee toward you. Now the left hand is at the left ankle and the right hand at the left knee. Step 5: Exhale: Switch legs. Bring the right leg in with a two-part exhale/pulse and extend the left leg. (Hint: The hand to leg coordination continues with the outside hand of the bent leg going to the ankle and the other hand moving to the inside of the knee).
Bird Fly with Dumbbells:
This is a great exercise to isolate the forgotten muscle in the back of the shoulder, the rear deltoids. Step 1: set an incline bench to 45 degrees, lie on your chest. Step 2: with your arms hanging and head down, raise both arms up to the side until your arms become parallel to the ground. Step 3: keep the hands in line with your shoulders to enhance the contraction of the rear deltoid. Step four: return, with control, to the starting position. Reps and Sets: Complete 6 - 8 reps of each exercise in a circuit. Complete 3 - 5 circuits, resting 60 seconds between each circuit. Everyone Wants a 6-Pack Flat solid abs symbolize peak physical fitness. Abs originate from the ribs and end in the pelvis. The “abs” are actually made of “eight packs” and not “six” as commonly known. Moreover, the abs are made of 3 layers of muscles, the rectus abdominus, the most superficial muscle, the obliques (internal and external) and the transverse abdominus, which constitute the deepest abdominal muscle layer. You need to find the right ab workout if you want to build muscle quickly and effectively in that area. Keep in mind that ab workouts are only one part of the equation. Participate in regular cardio exercise and eat a wellbalanced and calorie-controlled diet as well, to keep your body in shape. Remember, 75% of your abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym!
Single Leg Stretch:
Don’t be put off by the name. This move will connect you to your core like no other.
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Oblique Criss Cross:
Use the same technique as in the single leg stretch. In Step 3, rotate the right shoulder toward the left knee, keeping your ribs on the mat. Knee and elbow do not touch. Avoid pulling on the neck.
Stability Ball Crunch:
This is more advanced and requires more strength than a regular floor crunch, as an unstable surface requires much more stabilization. Step 1: Sit on the ball and walk you feet forwards. Lie back, with your shoulders off the ball and head supported in your hands. Step 2: Gently press your lower back on to the ball, flex up and forward with your shoulders and chest, then return again to the original position.
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Partner Training GG Maadi Members: Adam and Emily Hess Location: Gold’s Gym Maadi
We are all pressed for time. The world, it seems, is spinning faster by the minute and work, friends, exercise and loved ones all need a piece of you. So maybe it’s time to re-strategize and see how to combine a couple of things to beat the clock. Sharing your workout time can be fun and productive. Having a training partner is also motivating; either by getting you to exercise in the first place, or to keep you going and push a little harder when you’re there. The exercises below use body weight and a medicine ball. Choose the weight of the medicine ball that suits you both. You may have to compromise if there’s a big difference in strength. This TRI-SET workout is designed to keep you moving, so move quickly when you switch places to keep your heart rate up and burning calories. Both partners complete each exercise before moving on to the next. Complete each TRISET three times, before moving on. Both partners get a workout at the same time by doing different things. So it’s important to concentrate throughout and never lose focus.
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Warm up with 10 body weight squats , 10 body weight push ups: 3 circuits TRI-SET 1 Medicine Ball Pass & Squat Stand back-to-back with Partner 1 holding the Medicine Ball (you can use any weighted object). Lift your chest and draw the shoulders down.
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Squat down, staying close together and Partner 1 passes ball between the legs to Partner 2. Push back in the heels and keep them firmly planted on the floor.
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As you both stand, Partner 2 passes the MB overhead.
Lower back down to the start position. Switch with each other quickly.
TIP: remember to keep the spine long and abs tight throughout. Complete 10 reps one way and then switch the action, so you both get an equal workout on all the muscles used.
TIP: Partner 1 - The further away the feet are from the body, the harder this exercise is. Press through the legs if you need some extra help pulling up.
Ground Base Row
Partner 2 - stay completely still and engage the biceps to stop the arms being pulled straight.
Partner 1 sits on the floor. Partner 2 stands with arms bent at a right angle, elbows tight to the waist for stability and Partner 1 will grab the forearm of Partner 2.
Tricep Dips Partner 2 lies on the floor, knees bent, hip width apart, feet flat and curled up in a crunch position. Partner 1 has their back to Partner 2, with their hands on Partner 2 knees.
Partner 1 will draw down through the shoulders and back, pulling themselves up. Partner 1 bends the elbows back, keeping the shoulders down.
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Then Partner 1 will press firmly through the hands to the start position, while Partner 2 holds a crunch for the full duration of 10 dips.
TIP: the partner laying on the floor must stabalise the legs using the adductors (inner thighs) or the push-up partner will fall. TRI-SET 2 Single Leg Squat Stand facing each other, left leg straight and right hands holding each other.
Using each other as support, squat down on the right leg. Keep the heel firmly planted on the floor, core engaged, chest lifted and shoulders down.
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Return to the start position and complete 10 reps, then switch to the left leg.
Plank Decline Push-Ups Partner 1 gets into a full plank (arms fully extended). Partner 2 also gets into a plank, using Partner 1 to rest the tops of the feet on. Both partners need to engage the quadriceps, glutes, core and draw the shoulders down.
Partner 2 bends the elbows so they point backward and the upper arm is parallel to the floor. Partner 1 remains stable as Partner 2 performs 10 push ups. Both partners need to keep everything switched on.
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Partner 2 returns to the start position and complete 10 reps. TIP: Partner 1 – push against the legs of your partner to keep you strong throughout the 10 push ups.
Partner 1 presses up firmly through the glutes, lifting the hips off the floor to form a diagonal line from foot to shoulder. Partner 2 remains stable and drawing the core in tightly.
Rotate and Pass Sit facing one another, around 1 meter away from each other. One you holds a medicine ball. Engage the core and recline back, from the hips. Both rotate to right side, keeping the core engaged, shoulders down.
Partner 1 returns back to the start position and completes 10 reps with the right leg crossed, then 10 reps with the left leg crossed. Tip: Partner 1 – keep the abs engaged throughout as this will keep the hips stable. Partner 2 – just like the Plank Decline Push Ups, push against the leg of your partner to keep you strong throughout the 10 push ups.
Keeping the hips steady, rotate to the left side.
When you both come back to center, pass the ball firmly to your partner. Repeat until you have completed a total of 20 passes. TIP: Keep the chest lifted and abs switched on throughout.
Body Weight Biceps Curl Partner 1 sits on the floor, holding the forearm of Partner 2. Partner 2 stands tall, core and glutes engaged, shoulders down.
TRI-SET 3 Plank and Hip Lift Partner 2 forms a plank. Partner 1 lays on their back with the left leg rested on Partner 1 and the right leg crossed.
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Partner 2 performs a regular bicep curl and lifts Partner 1 off the floor.
Stagger Plank w/ High 5 Both partners start in a plank, and engage the quadriceps, glutes, core and draw the shoulders down.
Bend the right elbow, come down onto the forearm, then do the same with the left.
Return to the start position, pressing through the right arm, then the left.
High 5 with the right hand and then repeat to complete 10 on the right side and 10 on the left. Tip: Keep all the muscles switched on throughout the exercise and keep drawing the shoulders down. Return to the start position and complete 10 reps. Tip: Partner 1 can push through the legs to help Partner 2 lift them off the floor.
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Nabil Rostom Norshek Fawzi
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How did you meet? How long have you been together? We’ve been together for three years now. Our common interests are what brought us together. We both have a passion for adventure and photography. Every week each of us used to do something new and we ended up bumping into each other several times by coincidence. We got closer and discovered that we shared a passion for fitness and outdoor activities as well and we became training partners. That’s when we fell in love.
Norshek you’re almost 6-months pregnant. Do you still work out? Yes! I got certified as a prenatal instructor. I wanted to know what I was doing on a professional level. I used to do low intensity cardio during the first trimester, and starting the second trimester I started working out normally except for a few exercises that are not safe during pregnancy. I also train my pregnant friends now. Unfortunately, we don’t have this awareness in Egypt when it comes to working out during pregnancy. Most people are still too scared to do it.
What’s your everyday life like? Since we opened our wellness company; we’re very dedicated to it. We don’t have a lot of help so we do most of the work hands-on and we work out with our clients. This happens almost six days a week, yet we still maintain our habit of doing something new we’ve never done before once a week.
Tell us more about your company The Boot Camp and its line of work. Basically our company revolves around overall wellness; having a healthy body, a healthy mind, and happiness that comes from within. All of these revolve around the core of fitness, working out and discipline. I believe that we work out for narrow reasons, while we should for much broader reasons. Our company has several divisions each handling wellness in its own way.
You’re both very health conscious. What is your daily diet? Well we both love cooking, yet we’re still not very good at it! But we pack lunch bags so we don’t end up eating junk food. Our daily diet has to be composed of six main elements, nuts, seeds, vegetables, whole grains, fruits, and meat. As long as we’re on track with our food and work outs we have a free meal every four days. 18
FUNC: Which is Functional Training and Sports Conditioning. This division was created because I wanted to increase the functional capacity of the human body in our members. Basically, it’s scientifically based strength conditioning and functional training programs that enhance speed, agility, explosive
power, muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, reaction time and coordination.
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Travel Section: We collaborated with Omar Samra’s Wild Guanabana, to organize outbound trips that are packed with health and fitness related activities. In the near future we’ll have full blown fitness week trips. There’s also a trip being organized now, and people can check for details on our website. Project Watch Dog: Which is a project we’re working on which will provide users with reviews about anything and everything health and wellness related such as spas, restaurants, diets, medications, running shoes…etc. So for example, if you walk into a sportswear store, you can check out reviews of running shoes, and know which one to buy based on other people’s previous purchases. In phase II we’ll launch Watch Dog Recommends, where we’ll bring venues on board with us, see their healthy options, calculate calories, and we’ll have all that in an application that can easily tell you the nutritional facts about what you’re eating. The gorgeous young couple, are living proof that a couple that plays together stays together, and they are investing all their will power into creating projects that are beneficial, creative, and will positively influence the members that join them. The baby girl coming on the way will probably inspire them to add even more projects to their already successful company. For more information about The Boot Camp company and their services visit www.thebootcampers.com
Nabil, 27, and Norshek, 24, are the owners of Gold’s Gym MUST in 6th of October city. A beautiful young couple, who are expecting a baby in the next few months, tell us all about how their common passions brought them together, what their daily life looks like, and what’s new in their scope of work.
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MR. ALI
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MASTERMIND
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Gold’s Gym Egypt has been going strong and improving year after year since its launch in Egypt back in the 1990s. Yet, not many know who the mastermind behind Gold’s Gym is. Mr. Ali Mahmoud the Chairman of Gold’s Gym Egypt, who has been residing in New Jersey for 45 years and still continues to live there, tells us all about his investment in this tremendous project and how he keeps it always up to par with gyms globally and competitive in the local market.
When and why did you decide to launch Gold’s Gym Egypt?
What are the qualifications of your trainers?
Gold’s Gym to me is my pride and joy. It realizes my dream of introducing health and wellness to Egypt. We needed to add the culture of working out to our everyday lives. I am proud that I was the one who introduced this organization to Egypt. We have a niche, since we have the expertise of Gold’s Gym to back us up. 17 years ago I visited Egypt with a friend of mine and during our visit we couldn’t find any place to work out. We were both members in Gold’s Gym back in the U.S. and we thought why don’t we bring Gold’s Gym to Egypt.
Our trainers are all ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association) certified, and even new trainers get certified. That’s how we started the academy. Gold’s Gym Academy (GGA) was founded in 2002 as a solid foundation for health and fitness education, standardized knowledge, techniques, and philosophy. GGA then formed a platform driven from the elite ranks of research, coaching, sports medicine, and other branches of sports, health and fitness sciences. Our professors and advisors are Masters or PhD holders, worldclass athletes and fitness professionals, who have extraordinary academic backgrounds and practical “in-the-trenches” fitness training experience.
What was the next step you took? We went back to the U.S., hired a professional marketing company, we paid their expenses and fees to study the Egyptian market. When the results of their study showed the market needs such a project and the success probability is quite high we went straight to Gold’s Gym and got the approval to open the first branch in Maadi. I partnered with Eng. Mohamed Nassif who handled the architectural part of the project.
It was not for profit. It was a service for us and for the community. After trainers get certified in our academy they can be qualified and work and serve this industry in Egypt. Now the academy offers several courses and we train anyone who is interested not only the Gold’s Gym staff. The Gold’s Gym family has more than 200 certified trainers now.
Why did you choose Gold’s Gym specifically? They have the niche and they are #1 globally and accordingly we are maintaining their philosophy and standards. Our management and staff are all professionals. We have a very good name amongst the branches worldwide and we participate in the Annual International Summit.
What are your future plans for Gold’s Gym? My strategy is to reach 25 branches within the next 5 years. We currently have 9 operational branches, 3 coming soon, and 3 corporate branches as well.
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Who can own a Gold’s Gym branch? Now we have sub-franchises because of the tremendous cost of opening 25 gyms. So we have this option in order to expand and spread the welfare. But sub-franchising has certain requirements such as the location, height of the place, space, and we have to ensure that the owner can follow through and stick to our requirements. The new branch also has to be located in an area that does create a conflict of interest with another branch. We are currently looking to expand out of Cairo. We’re considering Sharm El Sheikh, Mansoura, and Port Said. Also to facilitate the idea of sub-franchising we currently accommodate smaller branches. We have three main sizes, Grand, Concept, and Mini, so we don’t deprive any area from our services, so no one has an excuse not to work out.
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You still reside in New Jersey, does this affect running your business here in Egypt? Actually on the contrary, living in New Jersey gives me the chance to keep an eye on what’s new all the time. For example, a while ago we introduced the APX nutrition system to our members and when it got outdated I got a brand new system called DotFit. We’ll introduce it soon in all our gyms and we have exclusive rights for it in Egypt. I’m also well connected with the machine suppliers over there and that helps us keep our branches up to date. What is your biggest accomplishment so far? We reached out to the community with the idea that working out and fitness are a necessity not a luxury. Now we set the standard, others compete with us and we compete with ourselves, always striving to outdo our latest accomplishments.
Angelov The
celebrities’
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trainer and
fitness
model! Lazar Angelov (September 22nd, 1984), born in Sofia, Bulgaria. He’s 180 cm height and 88 Kg.
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What did it take him?
“I would say I’ve had some very tough periods in my life, but I have gone through them all and I am ready to overcome anything that life throws at me. To me life is like a bench press – if I don’t push the weight, it will fall on me. This is why I have to overcome each challenge life throws at me and to move forward” Lazar Angelov said in one of his interviews
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Before bodybuilding… He played basketball professionally for 10 years and lifted weights at the same time. He was not like any other player on his team, as he led his team to scoring for multiple seasons and was one of the best point guards of his class. After he turned 16, he played for a couple of teams in the National Basketball Association of Bulgaria. The start… At the age of 18 he spent a year and a half in the army, where he found his profession in bodybuilding. He earned a personal trainer certification from the National Sports Academy. Afterwards, Angelov started dedicating his life to bodybuilding and since 2006 has been taking part in multiple competitions while winning at least a bronze medal in each competition he joined without ever taking steroids. The main reason behind his advancement and domination over other bodybuilders is his balanced physique and incredible definition. Since then he started helping people to reach their full potential in developing their bodies. What’s special about him… Angelov’s washboard abs speak for themself. He has been able to transform the bodies of many people and to transfer his knowledge and motivation to them. He also took part as a model in a number of music videos and advertisements. He radiates ambition and motivation which enabled him to inspire millions of peo26
ple around the world, specifically through his YouTube videos. In January, 2012 he joined Nutri-Sups Worldwide - the #1 supplement distribution company in the world. His biggest mistakes… Nutrition! When he first started he used to not pay any attention to this aspect in his life as a basketball and weight lifting player. He would work out for long periods almost without eating anything. “I have gone through two basketball practices and weight training at the gym without eating anything. I wasted a lot of time in the gym before I found out how to train, how to eat and how to recover. This is why I decided to make my own website, where I can save people those wasted years of wandering without getting any results”, Lazar said in one of his interviews. Supporting people… People getting to know Lazar, had thousands of questions and inquiries about his day to day training and nutrition. Consequently, he decided to create his personal website, through which all answers to the questions he used to receive are revealed. He offers personal training programs and nutrition plans to different people. Each of these programs are customized and made in accordance with each person’s experience, lifestyle and the goal they want to achieve. “I work with people from all over the world and I’m glad that most of them are really happy and recommend my services to their friends and families” Lazar quotes in another
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interview. Moreover he added that he plans to add a lot of motivational and training videos in a specialized section for videos on his website. All this is provided in a friendly way to help people receive everything needed for reaching the maximum physical potential without using steroids. Tip from Angelov to stay consistent… Lazar emphasizes on the importance of being 100% motivated. Finding something that pushes you forward and encourages you to go to the gym everyday is the most vital thing to stay consistent. Another tip is about getting through the pain during exercise. Lazar advises to think about the pain you’re feeling and how you should not let it beat you. According to Lazar, free weights are the best way to develop muscle mass, density and strength. He also adds that he personally uses machines at the end of his workouts. In reference to cardio, he tries o avoid it because it makes him lose a lot of his muscle mass. Lazar doesn’t have a specific training schedule. He just trains often and heavy, rests from 2 to 4 days a month. Generally, he likes basic exercises and the heavier the weight the better for him. As he says, this is the only way for a natural athlete like him to maintain decent size. He also mentioned as documented that even though people don’t train often because they are afraid they might over-train, he would rather over-train than feel like he hasn’t trained enough. His suggested training schedule is:
Day-1: Chest/Abs Day-2: Back/Traps/Forearms Day-3: Shoulders/Abs Day-4: Triceps/Biceps/Forearms Day-5: Legs/Abs His “Proud of” list… When he receives e-mails from people thanking him for the help and support he grants them to improve their physique and to achieve their goals or when someone acknowledges that he’s the source of his/her motivation to continue and move forward. As understood from his words in multiple interviews, for Angelov, it’s not how many competitions he had won or how many magazine covers he has been on, it is about how many people he could get motivated to go to the gym and how many people changed their bodies with his help. The too proud and too humble noted as well that he only accepts advice and critique from people who have achieved more than him, while just ignoring the rest. Log on to www.lazarangelov.com for more information and work out videos. THE COACH
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y sta together that play together
By Farida Fakher
Why? Because they have fun, gain intimacy and stay in perfect shape for each other. This is so simple, true and proven by psychologists and especially sports psychologists. The most common complaint for many couples would be that they want to spend time together and they want to stay healthy, but they don’t have time for both, or either. Our advice is to hit two birds with one stone and play some of the activities we’ll recommend. This way you’ll be spending quality time together, maintaining your health and meanwhile sharing a good experience. Moreover, you’ll find the benefits are even extending to your bedroom and your love life. Here you’ll find activities that you can play together, and we insist on using the word “play” for its mental impact on your relationship. Psychologists prefer that you get engaged more together in activities and sports that encourage the “we” orientation rather than individualism and competition. Competition is a normal part of most of games and sports, and even though for some people competition in itself can be an aphrodisiac, nevertheless if you can’t go back home arm in arm after being beaten in the game and losing, then go directly to the “we” games and activities. You don’t need a well-intentioned initiative to fire back at you and your partner, do you? 28
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Tennis.
The ideal couples’ sport by design. If single tennis would be so competitive on your partnership, then redirect towards couples tennis games and play together in the same team. That would easily shift gears on turning the fire of cooperation and support in the game and definitely outside of the game later on.
Jogging or Hiking.
Quite challenging in Egypt, but would work out well if you’re living in a private compound, if you travel inside Egypt or spend your vacations outside Egypt at jogging-friendly places. Leave your i-pod every now and then and invite your partner instead. It would make the experience more enjoyable since you can have some light conversations during jogging. Even if you’re the type who doesn’t find it easy to talk or handle conversations while jogging, the company would be an indirect support and encouragement. Furthermore, you can plan your jogging trip to end in a pool or some other place where intimacy and further fun can be found.
Fishing. As they say, fishing teaches patience. Such an excellent simulation to the most skill needed for your and partner to survive happily in this world today. You need to have patience to understand each other, to have a house, to raise your children, to stand up tall to your dreams, etc. So, why not learn patience while fishing together instead of only learning in in real life hardships? It’s also a wonderful chance to unwind, relax, and share some quality time. Maybe even if you’re lucky fishing you can have some more fun cooking the day’s catch together.
Bicycling and biking.
You can take two bikes off to your trip and enjoy the scenery or the competition depending on how you will design your activity. Likewise, you can take only one bike/bicycle, ride it together and make it even way more fun, intimate, flirty and sexy.
Dancing. We could assume that dancing would hit ranking number one if we conducted a survey on the best couple activity ever. More and above, it’s the most available and easily accessible when it comes to Egypt. We’ve got so many dancing studios recently emerging around Cairo. Not just that, you’ve got so many dancing styles that can fit whatever the mood you’re in or the mood you’re trying to promote in the air between you and your spouse, ranging from hip hop to jazz to tango. Sign up with your partner at any dancing class and choose together something that is new for both of you so that you can be dancing on the same skill level. It’s a great idea with great impact on the relationship to get to gain a new talent while getting to know each other’s bodies from a new dimension.
Massaging. It is the most sensual activity that you can do with your partner. Going to a spa and getting your separate massage sessions is one choice and another more playful choice is to learn some massage tips and techniques and exchange massaging each other. Might not be the best massage in the world, but it definitely is the best your spouse can do and just for you and that’s exciting in its own terms.
Camping. If you have the chance and if you like the desert, register in any camping event and take your spouse with you. You can even make it your gift to him or her in any of your occasions. Being less busy and having less people and more space around is something worthy in itself. It will help you focus more on the things you easily skip and take for granted in your busy day to day life. One of these taken for granted items would be your spouse. Correspondingly, having nothing around but your spouse (may be only some few strangers) and nature that is composed of only the sky and sands all over would be a perfect chance to regain some lost connection. It wouldn’t hurt if you gaze at the stars at night and open up in whatever topic you would like to talk about.
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Don’t pick the activity that best suits you and your partner. Instead, get out of your comfort zone and do something drastically different. You need to do that even if you might be facing some trouble in your relationship. You never know what would reopen the association between you both. So shake it a little bit and go do that specific activity you’ve watching in movies and commenting “these are just movies” because your life is just another movie that you are the director!
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YOUR EAT WAY TO
STRESS MANAGEMENT By Dr. Rida Ali, FACN Professor Emeritus, Comparative and Developmental Nutrition Board of Directors,Gold’s Gym, Egypt
The ambulance screams its siren behind warning you to get out of the way. You can’t move your car because you’re stuck in a bumper-to-bumper traffic jam that reaches as far as the eye can see. You mumble “there must be an accident or road repairs up ahead”! You’re moving at the pace of a snail on a wet surface! Meanwhile, cars all around you are fighting for a space to get ahead of you! You are just about to enter your STRESS ZONE!
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NUTRITION
END OF
E N O Z S S E R ST The term “stress” is short for distress, a word evolved from Latin that means “to draw or pull apart.” The Romans used the term “districtia” to describe being in a “ torn state.” When stressed-out, most of us can probably relate to this description. Whenever you perceive a threat, imminent or imagined, you’re in a stressful state. Your skeletal-muscular systems immediately respond, via your complex autonomic nervous system and your network of endocrine glands, to best prepare you for a “Fight or Flight” reaction to incoming threat!
Role of Nutrition in Combating Stress “You are what you eat” is a cliché used occasionally to describe the relationship between food and one’s physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Nothing comes closer to describing that relation! The food you eat has a direct impact not only on how you look, but also on how you feel.
Amongst all other events in life, eating balanced diets play a crucial role in the management of stress. During stressful times, when one needs to gather all his/her emotional, physical and intellectual resilience, a healthy, well-nourished person is in a better position to combat stressful situation than an unhealthy and malnourished one.
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To successfully cope with stress, one needs to have all the essential nutrients in sufficient quantity, some specific nutrients more than others. For example, the B vitamins are required since they all affect the nervous system, which plays a key role in fighting stress. Macro-minerals, particularly calcium and magnesium, are involved in nerve conduction, muscle contraction, and are needed to balance the effect of lactic acid that causes muscles tension. To ensure that your body gets all the nutrients that you may need to face any stressful situation, you need to consume a balanced diet that provides you with all the 40 - 60 nutrients that are essential. These nutrients include various kinds of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and fatty acids. Amino acids come from proteins and the essential fatty acids can be obtained from vegetable oils and animal fat. It is essential to consume a variety of foods from all five food groups, including fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and grains, to ensure that you get adequate amounts of all nutrients. During periods of stress, as much as possible, you should avoid processed foods made of refined sugar and flour. Do not use sugar as a “pick me up” during stressful times. Foods made of whole grains give you sustained energy to go on, with added benefit of having your supply of natural fiber and a number of other essential micronutrients. Caffeine should be avoided under any circumstances. It causes sleeplessness and nervous behavior and can cause faster 34
utilization of your vitamin B reserves. Resorting to alcohol for stress management is also not a good idea since it also inhibits a restful sleep and can impair judgment. Some people tend to resort to consuming sugary food treats during stress. Sugar can provide a high, but is generally followed by a low mood. Such mood swings in feelings and enthusiasm levels are best avoided. A combination of lecithin and theobromine, a mild brain stimulant found in dark chocolate, on the other hand, were found to be helpful in normalizing brain chemistry. Having a cup of warm milk chocolate, sweetened with a touch of honey, is often prescribed as a “before-going-to-bed-drink” because of its calming effect on the central nervous system. Since stress uses up the nutrients that you may have in your body at a faster rate, you should ensure that you have adequate amounts of magnesium, potassium and calcium. Magnesium helps muscles to relax. Potassium can be found in foods like orange juice, squashes, apricots, limes, bananas, tomatoes and peaches. Bananas, yogurt and tofu are a good source of calcium. To obtain best results, you need to take a hard look at your diet and ensure that all the essential nutrients are being consumed in some manner or the other. It may not be a bad idea to visit a nutritionist and discuss your diet. A good diet plan followed during stress can help you manage it better and a good diet that is continued even after the period of stress is over can help you avoid future stress.
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Studies have shown that the body depletes its stores of nutrients when under stress, mainly protein and the B vitamins as well as vitamins C and A. A deficiency of magnesium, which helps muscles relax, has been linked to “Type A” or highstress personalities. Under conditions of prolonged stress, or for those who are at risk for hypertension, consume foods high in potassium, such as orange juice, squash, potatoes, apricots, limes, bananas, avocados, tomatoes, and peaches. You also should increase your intake of calcium, which is found in yogurt, cheese, tofu, and chick- peas. If you find that you have difficulty managing stress and often feel fatigued or stressed out, you might want to examine your diet for deficiencies in certain nutrients. If you are deficient in certain nutrients, you will need to alter your diet or take daily supplements. Since every person is unique, nutritional needs vary to some degree. It will probably take several months to change your diet and establish healthy eating habits to fight off stress, and here are few practical tips that may be helpful: • Experimenting and taking the time to reform bad eating habits. • Choose foods that you enjoy and try to make meals pleasurable times. • Eat a relaxed meal and avoid fast foods • Continue your healthy diet and supplements even after the period of stress has passed so that your body will be best prepared to cope with the next stressful situation you encounter or ca not avoid! The goal is to maintain optimal health with good nutritional habits, exercise, and active stress management. Things You Should Avoid During Stressful Times • Caffeine This is found in coffee, tea, soft drinks, and some so called “power drinks”. It causes the release of adrenaline, thus increasing the level of stress. Consuming too much caffeine has the same effect as exposure to chronic stress. Be careful in reducing your intake of coffee or caffeine consumption. Cutting it off abruptly can result in experiencing withdrawal symptoms. Reduce the consumption slowly, and over a period of time. • Alcohol Alcohol is a major cause of stress. The irony of the situation is that most people take to drinking as way of combating stress. However, in actuality, they make it worse by consuming alcohol. Alcohol and stress, in combination, can be quite deadly. Alcohol stimulates secretion of adrenaline resulting in health problems such as nervous tension, irritability and insomnia. Excessive alcohol intake produces metabolic and neurologic changes similar to exposure to chronic stress. • Smoking Many people use cigarettes as a coping mechanism. In the short term, smoking seems to relieve stress.
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But, in the long term smoking is very harmful. Its disadvantages far outweigh its short-term benefits. Cigarette smoking is shown to be responsible for causing a variety of cancers, hypertension, respiratory illness and heart disease.
Dietary Tips for Coping With Stress • Eat Meals high in complex carbohydrates Carbohydrates trigger release of the brain neurotransmitter serotonin, which soothes you. Good sources of complex carbohydrates include rice, pasta, potatoes, breads, air-popped popcorn and low-calorie cookies. Experts suggest that the carbohydrates present in a baked potato or a cup of spaghetti or brown rice is enough to relieve the anxiety of a stressful day. • Eat Food High In Fiber Whole grains promote the production of the brain neurotransmitter serotonin, which increases your sense of well-being. Your meal should provide at least 25 grams of fiber per day. Fruits, vegetables and grains are excellent sources of fiber. • Increase your Intake of Natural Anti-Oxidants Multi-colored fruits and vegetables, green, yellow, orange, and beet-red, are all rich in natural antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals, which boost immune response and increase tolerance to stress. • Listen to Your Mom! “Drink Your Milk, and Finish your Veggies” Your brain level of Serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in fighting stress, is sensitive to your diet. Drinking milk and consuming other dairy products increase your intake of natural L-Tryptophan needed for Serotonin production. But L-Tryptophan has to compete with so many other amino acids for absorption. Veggies have been shown to improve absorption of natural L-Tryptophan. The net result is that more of dietary L-Tryptophan reaches the brain when you eat vegetables along with L-Tryptophan-rich foods.
Dr. Rida Ali, FACN Professor Emeritus, Comparative and Developmental Nutrition Board of Directors, Gold’s Gym, Egypt
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By: Gina Grant, Vice President, Fitness and Education, Gold’s Gym Egypt
Everyone knows that there are no short cuts to true weight and fat loss. We all need to shed some blood, sweat and tears and we’re going to have to work to get the body of our desire. So when that party, wedding, or beach is just seven short days away, can we do anything to help ourselves feel an d look just a little bit better in our own minds.
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WEIGHT LOSS
The recommended fat loss per week is half to one kilo. Not a lot I know! But, the truth is that research clearly shows that any faster than that and most people put it all back on in time, and often even a little bit more. If you consider that one kilo of fat, equals 7,500 calories that means you have to reduce calories by over 1,000 a day to see a tip in the scale in just seven days.
Snack
Before you start getting all depressed and reaching for the cookie jar, a kilo a week can be done as long as you combine a well-planned diet and activity programme. That’s to say, you don’t actually have to eat 1,000 calories less, but you do need to create a caloric loss and being more active than normal is an easy way to do that.
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If you want to make an impact on your body, fast, you have to make some serious changes. There’s no change without change, so if seven days is all you’ve got, don’t try to compromise. It is, after all, only seven days and when you get to the end, you will feel a real sense of accomplishment and you’ll notice a difference not only in the way you look, but also in the way you feel.
Slow down
Clean Up
Not only your food, but also your digestive system. Start the day, pre-breakfast, with a cleansing drink. Ginger and lemon are both wonderful cleansers, and the more efficient your digestive system, the easier your body will use fat as a source of energy.
Breakfast
Make time. It may require you get up an extra 15 minutes earlier, but if you’ve only got seven days, you need to use everything in your power to make it happen. The more satisfied you are at the start of the day, the less likely you are to binge later on.
Just three meals a day is no longer the way to go. You still need breakfast, lunch and dinner, but throw in a couple of easy snacks in between. Fruit is always a good one; it adds to your “5-a-day” quota, and is easy to carry around. An apple or two and a tangerine are easy to transport, no matter where you’re going.
Don’t deprive yourself of food. When we’re hungry we make poor choices. Eating every three to four hours is going to keep hunger at bay, keep your blood sugar levels balanced so you don’t get tired and boost your metabolism. So commit to eating.
It takes around 20 minutes for the brain to register that you are satisfied. Eating fast will not give your brain the time it needs to acknowledge your food, so take a breath, chew a little longer and take pause before you take the next bite. Do yourself a favor, and don’t do anything else while you’re eating. Just focus on enjoying the taste, texture, smell and colours of what’s in front of you.
Choose the Right Foods
Certain foods can help you reduce water retention, stave off hunger, balance your blood sugar levels, and even aid in the breakdown of fat. Choosing the right foods for your seven day Fat Attack is important to help you get the results you’re looking for.
Sauces and Dressings
They have to go! But, the good news is you’re going to replace them with alternatives. Regular sauces and dressings can turn any lean protein or healthy salad into a diet disaster – even the low-fat kind.
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Foods to Choose Almonds: Packed full of Vitamin E and protein, this high-fiber food will stop you feeling hungry. A great choice for a snack or sprinkled on salad, that won’t leave you with a bloated belly. Avocado: Deliciously creamy and packed full of vitamins and minerals, this fruit will smooth your digestive system and keep your electrolytes balanced with its potassium and magnesium. Balsamic Vinegar: Not only does it taste good, vinegar helps slow the absorption of carbohydrates, keeping your blood sugar levels stable, so you feel fuller for longer.
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Bananas: A brain-power food, poor bananas sometimes get a bad deal. They are packed with fibre for fullness, zinc for healthy skin and the high levels of potassium make sure your electrolytes are balanced all the way from your home to the gym! Beans – all kinds: So nutritious and full of protein and fiber. These low-calorie, filling legumes can help you get your protein requirements to support your daily activities. Making burgers from beans is easy and a vegi-bean chili is a great alternative to a high, saturated fat version made with minced meat (mafrouma).
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Broccoli: Power up your metabolism with this high fiber vegetable, that’s packed to the brim with Vitamins A, C calcium, potassium and magnesium. Brown Rice: Complex carbs are important in any diet, and this one also provides the energizing B complex, which can help you, burn calories more efficiently. Chili: Spicing up your food is known to increase your metabolism, which is a fat-blaster in itself. Add to your homemade dressing for a salad with a kick and help detox your blood stream at the same time.
Cinnamon: An appetite suppressant, this calorie-free, sweet spice can add flavor to the simplest fruit salad. Ongoing research is showing that cinnamon extract may also play a part in making fat cells more receptive to insulin. This means the fat cells are less likely to be stored and more likely to be used for energy. Cranberry Juice: Flush, flush, flush! High in anti-oxidants, this berry has excellent diuretic powers. That means it helps to get rid of excess fluid – particularly that which gathers around the belly. Make sure you pick up the sugar-free version and enjoy a glass a day to keep you clean.
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Cucumber: A diuretic that helps reduce water retention and bloating in the body. Mix one small cucumber, ¼ cup of kidney beans, 1 chopped celery stick and a handful of fresh mint for a great light lunch. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing. (See olive oil for recipe). Ginger: An ancient remedy used for anti-inflammatory, anti-nausea and antioxidant powers, this digestive aid will ensure your proteins are absorbed efficiently. Lentils: A complex carb, that’s also worth its weight in protein and fiber. Lentil soup can be low-cal and filling, combined with wholemeal bread and a simple salad. Mint: Famous for calming the digestive system and healing properties. Add it to green tea or simply drink alone with hot water. Oatmeal: As little as two tablespoons a day can help lower cholesterol levels. As it’s a “bulk” food, it will keep you satisfied for longer and is a great start to the day as its slow release through the body will keep you energized longer. Olive Oil: Fat doesn’t make you fat – too many calories do. Don’t avoid fat, just choose the best kind for your body. Olive oil contains oleic acid, a naturally occurring chemical, which has been shown to breakdown excess fat in the body. Mixing it with balsamic vinegar and black pepper makes a great salad dressing, giving you a double whammy, low-cal alternative. 1 teaspoon of olive oil, 2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar and a dash of black pepper, shaken, not stirred, will add zing to your salads. Plain Low-Fat Yoghurt: Pro-biotic / active yoghurt helps in digestion, relieving bloating and discomfort. Choose the low-fat version to keep “bad” fat intake under control. Salmon: An excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon houses only “good” fat that can help your body to use stored fat as an energy source. Spinach: Eating this raw, just like you would lettuce, covers a whole range of vitamins and minerals: iron (keeps you alert), Vitamin B (metabolism boosting), magnesium and potassium (electrolytes) and fiber, which reduces cravings by keeping blood sugar levels stable. Tomatoes: A fat-fighting food that helps reduce water retention and inflammation. It‘s also known to react with a protein called leptin, which helps regulate metabolism and appetite. Eating a serving of cooked tomatoes a day can help you get in your daily requirement of Vitamin A. Water: No only will drinking plenty of this 0-cal fluid keep you hydrated and flushed, it will also help to keep you feeling full. If drinking lots of plain water doesn’t appeal to you, drop in your water bottle fresh mint, lemon, or peach slices for a refreshing taste. Foods to Avoid: It’s only seven days! There are some foods that will hinder your progress, so simply avoid them. Don’t go shopping, buy them and hope you won’t eat them. You’ll be tempted and may break the spell: Pasta, all packaged/processed foods, (crackers, cookies, biscuits, potato chips, cold cuts, sausages, pates etc), bottled
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sauces and dressings, jams and preserved jelly, anything refined (bread, breadsticks, pasta, white rice etc), all sugars, alcohol, sodas. Example Menu: Equals 1,300 calories a day. If you need more calories daily, simply add more food, starting with vegetables and fruit, nuts, grains, protein. Drink at least 1.8 L water and a green tea between meals. Pre-Breakfast Drink Add 1 cup boiling water to a piece of fresh ginger. Allow to infuse for 3-5 minutes. Remove ginger and add a whole lemon, halved allowing the flavour to release. Breakfast: Nutty Banana Oatmeal ½ cup oatmeal 10 almonds, roughly chopped 1 cup low-fat milk 1 medium banana Put the first three ingredients into a bowl and microwave for 1-minute. Stir. Add water if you prefer runny oatmeal and microwave for a further 40 seconds. Chop up the banana and add for sweetness. No microwave? Follow the recipe above, cooking for 3-minutes, stirring regularly. Add the banana once cooked. Lunch: Bean and Tomato Salad ½ cup cooked chickpeas 5 cherry tomatoes 1 small cucumber, chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon olive oil
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Chopped mint to taste Finely chopped chili to taste Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Add 90grams of your favourite protein: tuna or grilled chicken Dinner: Grilled Salmon and Broccoli 90 grams grilled salmon ½ cup steamed brown rice 1 cup steamed broccoli Snacks ½ apple ½ cup cantaloupe Cinnamon 1 pot non-fat active yoghurt Chop up the fruit and sprinkle with cinnamon. Add the yoghurt to your bowl and enjoy. 1 tangerine 1 pot non-fat active yoghurt
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Homemade Gina Grant, Vice President, Fitness and Education, Gold’s Gym Egypt
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Preparing a dinner for two that’s healthy and delicious can be romantic! The courses you choose don’t need to be complicated. Keeping at least one of the courses simple will give you time to focus on something that may require more time to prepare. You don’t have to stop thinking about the goodness in what you decide to serve; what you choose to dish up can be both nourishing and romantic. Think about which, (if any), of the courses you want to splurge on in terms of fat and calories and then organise the others around that. A low-fat, low-calorie starter and a sensible main course can leave you “space” to indulge in dessert.
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Benefits
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Starter: Sweet Potatoes and Carrots – Vitamin A, responsible for vision, cellular growth, reproduction and has anti-cancer functions.
Main Course: Salmon – Omega-3 fatty acids, protects against certain types of cancer and heart disease.
Walnuts – Vitamin E, specifically gamma-tocopherol, may provide significant protection for the heart. Avocado – HDLs, (good fat), which helps regulate triglyceride levels and prevent diabetes. HDLs also help reduce LDLs (bad fat).
Dessert: Chocolate – Flavanols, which keep cholesterol from building in the blood vessels and improve blood flow. Phenylethylamine, a stimulant that provokes feelings of well-being and enthusiasm. Strawberries – Phyto-nutrients, fiber, minerals and vitamins that are necessary for optimal health. Eight medium strawberries gives you move Vitamin C than a medium orange.
Starter Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, sliced 1 large carrot, sliced 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 cup water 1 teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground pepper Salt to taste 1 tablespoon honey Recipe: Put all the ingredients, except the honey, in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Turn the heat down and simmer for 15 – 20 minutes. Add the honey and stir. Transfer to a food processor and blend until smooth. 46
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Main Walnut Salmon Steak with Avocado Salad Salmon Ingredients:
2 medium salmon steaks (approx. 90 grams) 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste 20 walnuts 2 slices wholemeal bread torn into pieces 1 teaspoon dried dill (shabat) OR 1 tablespoon fresh dill 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons of lemon zest Lemons for serving (optional)
Salad Ingredients:
1 avocado, peeled and sliced ½ onion – finely chopped 1 yellow pepper, finely chopped 6 cherry tomatoes, halved Handful of fresh Basil, washed Juice of 1 lemon Salt & pepper to taste
Salmon Recipe:
Heat the oven to 180o C. Wash and dry the salmon steaks. Mix the mustard, salt and pepper and spread on the salmon. Leave to one side. Place all the remaining ingredients in a food processor and mix to a chunky paste. Place the salmon on a lightly oiled, non-stick baking pan. Spread the walnut paste on the top side of the salmon steaks. Place in the center of the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes with a fork. Serve with lemon wedges for extra flavor.
Salad Recipe:
While the salmon is cooking, prepare the avocado, onion, pepper and tomato as above. Put in a bowl and gently stir. Tear the basil and add to the salad with the lemon, salt and pepper. Serve in a bowl with crunchy wholemeal baguette around the outside.
Dessert Chocolate Fondue Ingredients:
90 grams of dark chocolate 2 tablespoons whipping cream ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon 20 medium strawberries
Recipe:
Bring a small saucepan of water to the boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Place all the ingredients in a small, glass bowl and place the glass bowl on top of the saucepan. Make sure the glass bowl doesn’t touch the water. Stir with a wooden spoon until all the chocolate is melted. Serve straight away. As the fondue starts to cool, the chocolate will start to stiffen, so eat while it’s warm, dipping the strawberries as you go.
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Fat of the
BURNERS by Gina Grant
It’s no secret that if you want to lose weight, exercise and nutrition have to be a part of your plan. Without them, you may lose weight on the scale, but the chances are it will be mostly water and muscle as the body does its best to hold on to what it loves the most – body fat.
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SUPPLEMENT REVIEW
It’s important to note that fat burners alone will not help to turn your body into a sanctuary. Healthy food in right amounts and consistent exercise are always your first choice, then, assuming you’ve got the nutrition and workout part sorted, a little extra help can give you the advantage you need over stored fat. There are thousands of fat burn formulas out there and it can be difficult to know which to opt for, as they all claim to strip you of fat, leaving you lean and ripped in no time at all. Whichever you choose, always read the label and follow the instructions given; never think more is better as you could end up ingesting more of a substance than is considered safe. If you’re on any form of medication or in doubt, consult a doctor before you begin a course.
Here are three of the top ones currently hitting the market in 2013.
dotFIT FatRelease® Containing the compounds to support and aid in proper liver function, this fat loss supplement simultaneously decreases dietary fat absorption, controls the appetite and delivers the many benefits of green tea. As the body gains excess weight and fat, so does the liver, which becomes lethargic and stressed leaving it unable to perform properly, thereby decreasing its ability to burn fat. The Ingredients Choline is a lipotropic substance, which has been shown to speed up the removal of fat from the liver. It’s also required as a pre-cursor for various compounds such as those involved in the release of very low density lipoproteins (VLDL), which also support the eradication of fat from the liver. Milk Thistle has been used for hundreds of years for liver support in various forms, such as improving circulation, maintaining the integrity of the liver cell membranes and increasing the liver’s ability to regenerate and form new cells. N-Acetyl cysteine (NAC)acts as an antioxidant to help fight oxidative stress brought on by increased liver fat. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) comes from Green Tea acting as an antioxidant with the potential to destroy fat cells and increase overall energy. There is also suggestion that Green Tea catechin consumption improves exercise-induced reduction of abdominal fat and serum triglycerides. Rhododendron caucasicum (RC)can inhibit gastrointestinal lipase, thereby decreasing the absorption of dietary fat. Engelhardtia chrysolepis has shown advanced antioxidant activity and its ability to hold back a key enzyme involved in making cholesterol. The Features • Supplies nutrients specifically involved in fat metabolism • A non-stimulant aid • Works on various functions within the body to support fat loss: appetite control, metabolism and fat absorption • Manufactured in a FDA-registered facility
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Lipofuze This fat burner claims to be the strongest on the market. A thermogenic compound with natural ingredients that have all been clinically proven to be safe and effective. It’s the blend of these ingredients that makes Lipofuze so successful. The Ingredients Green Coffee Bean Extract has an active ingredient called Chlorogenic Acid, which increases the metabolism and reduces the release of glucose. Irvingia Gabonensis is otherwise known as African Mango and decreases appetite, while increasing the body’s ability to burn fat more efficiently. Green Select Phytosome (Green Tea Extract) focuses on stubborn fat cells throughout the whole body. Co-EnZyme Q-10 is an important factor in metabolism and as we get older, levels decrease. Increasing your intake of CoEnZyme Q-10 can speed up your metabolism and the total calories burned daily. Caffeine Anhydrous will boost energy, focus and alertness, increasing energy expenditure resulting in more calories burned. The Features • Increases energy by increasing the metabolism • Increases fat burning enzymes • Suppresses the appetite, decreasing daily calorie intake
Phen375 Developed to stop cravings and suppress the appetite, this fat burner is “supercharged” to breakdown fatty tissue and decrease the body’s ability to store fat. Containing five specific, highly refined ingredients, this product guarantees to burn away body fat, forcing your body to keep working even when it wants to slow down. The Ingredients L- Carnitine copies HCG, which helps long-chain fatty acids to be metabolized. HCG also helps to release triglycerides (stored body fat), into the bloodstream to be used for energy. LongJack Tongkate ALI increases testosterone levels, which can help in gaining more lean tissue in the body, (with the right training programme). Increasing muscle mass will encourage the body to burn more total calories daily. Sympathomimetic Amine (Citrus Aurantium) is a natural stimulant replacement, which increases cyclic AMP levels in the body. This increases the energy levels and thermogenic activity, resulting in speeding up the metabolism. 1, 3, 7-Trimethylxanthine blocks particular enzymes that stop it from increasing in the cells, clearing the pathway for cyclic AMP to perform effectively. Capsaicin-1.12 assists the body to absorb all the other ingredients and helps increase blood flow to small blood vessels within fat. The Features • Suppresses the appetite • Breaks down fatty tissue • Has thermogenic properties to burn more total calories per day • Manufactured in a FDA-approved lab
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the Causes & Cure By Farida Fakher
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What is sexual impotence? In other terms, sexual dysfunction is a problem during the sexual response phases that hinders a person or the couple from experiencing satisfaction from sexual activity. The sexual response phases refer to four main phases; excitement, plateau, orgasm and resolution. Some people relate the sexual impotence possibilities to men only, defining it as erectile dysfunction. On more specific terms, the inability to achieve or maintain penis erection long enough to engage and be fully satisfied in a sexual intercourse.rse. Is this limited to men’s sexual performance? It’s very common that people think that sexual dysfunction is merely a men’s issue and its common as well (except for very few clusters) in our
culture that any sexual performance issue should be related to men. That’s not true whatsoever; women also might suffer from different sexual impotence issues as well. As www.webmd.com has published; 43% of women and 31% of men have some sort of difficulty. It’s even higher in women. Both men and women can be affected by sexual impotence. It mainly occurs in adults of all ages and commonly affects older adults and is referred to declined health accompanying age. Awkward enough is that even though many suffer from sexual impotence, and are aware of it and above all are missing a great deal of the normal right of pleasure they owe to themselves, yet many are hesitant or embarrassed to discuss or try to find solutions for.
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The victims of sexual Impotence are mainly young men.
How does sexual impotence affect men? •Ejaculation disorder •Erection dysfunction •Inhibited desire
How does sexual impotence affect women? •Inhibited sexual desire •Inability to become aroused •Lack of orgasm •Painful intercourse
What causes sexual impotence in general? Sexual impotence can be a result of physical issues like diabetes, heart and vascular disease, neurological and hormonal disorders, kidney and liver failure and also alcoholism, smoking and drug abuse. In addition, it can be resulting from the side effects of certain medications like antidepressants can have an impact on sexual functioning. Moreover, sexual impotence can be a result of psychological causes can be related to work related stress and anxiety issues, doubts or concerns about sexual performance, experiencing marital or relationship problems, bad mood or depression, guilty feelings and effect traces of past sexual trauma.
Why is it increasing with time and especially in the current generation? It’s quite interesting (on negative terms off course) that divorce in Egypt in many incidents was declared to be due to sexual impotence in men. In a superficially conservative society like the Egyptian, in which talking about sex and any related topics to the subject might put you in an awkward and suspicious situation, and even though these sex talks taboos are declining, simply not declaring this issue, not discussing it and not trying to search for its solution is one tremendous reason why this issue is increasing. If men cannot psychologically afford to admit they have a problem and thereby know its root cause and solve it. If we’re saying that stress is one reason behind sexual impotence, then no wonder why it is increasing in this generation! Comparing this generation’s life pressures and challenges to previous generations would certainly make it clear. Everyday we’re more concerned about how to get a living, we struggle to maintain our careers, men and women are becoming more and more overwhelmed by their responsibilities and demands in a time that the world’s resources are declining, life-threatening events are increasing, and the day to day life is a nerve wrecker. Certainly, there is a bright side to the story where the rate of luxury services and products introduction is proportionally increasing, however people are still even put under pressure to be able to utilize and have benefit from these services and products. Moreover, this hectic lifestyle if not well handled, leads to
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other reasons behind the sexual impotence, like the equivalently increasing depression rates, relationships and marriage problems and chronic anxiety. Looking on another side, we’ll recognize how increased pollution, unhealthy food and dieting and unhealthy habits like smoking, lack of sleeping or over sleeping, lack of working out and over all poor physical health are other reasons behind sexual impotence. All the above mentioned causes affect the blood vessels and anything affecting the free movement of blood to the sexual organs plays a great part in having any of the sexual impotence issues. One more important dimension to why sexual impotence is increasing is the false expectations a person may have from himself and his/ her partner in regards to their sexual performance. This has part to do with the increasing rate of people’s exposure to pornography in general which set some views, scenarios and expectations that are in most of times far away from what reality entails. Accordingly, this triggers anxiety towards the person’s self ‘sexual-performance’ image. Contrary to the idea that sexual impotence is a normal part of growing old, the victims of sexual impotence are mainly young men. As documented on www.onlineclinic.net, that at a conference on erectile dysfunction, Dr. Sami Hanafi, head of the Egyptian Society of Andrology, said that impotence is stigmatized by Egyptian men, and that those who suffer from it may feel ashamed. But this attitude of “suffering in silence” is a major cause of marital problems, even if couples do not often reveal this. Dr. Hanafi pointed out that smoking, high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis are causes of impotence. Psychological problems can also cause erectile dysfunction. Young men are more likely to suffer impotence as a result of psychological factors, including anxiety and depression.
What can we do about it? •Raise your own awareness and education level about that matter and how critical it is for those suffering any kind of sexual impotence to discuss it with their doctors. This will happen only when we get to know how much sexual impotence is affecting the person’s life and overall stability. •If you have constant sexual performance issue with your spouse, seek help and consult a specialized doctor. Overcoming your embarrassment, instead of overcoming your breakup or depression is the real solution. •Manage your sexual performance expectations. Question the references you lean your expectations on. •Maintain good health as much as you can afford. Decrease your bad habits frequencies, improve your dieting trends and exercise regularly. •Find your suitable resolution for having a frequent break from the day to day life pressures. •Finally, prioritize your sex and love life in your life list of values. Once you do that, all of the above will start becoming a bit easier!
By Farida Fakher
If you know the huge impact of your sexual life quality on your overall wellbeing, or you’re suffering from low libido that seems to be lagging or “unavailable” due to your life stresses, or you got relatively old and think your sexual life has retired and you know how badly chemical sex enhancers can affect you, however you still don’t know what exactly you should be doing, then you’re reading the right article!
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BACK 2 NATURE
Not every sexual problem is easy to fix. However, for many people, a few lifestyle changes and some sexual enhancers right from nature can be their ticket to a magnificent sex life in a safe and natural manner.
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The following is a list with natural sexual enhancers with little or no side effect. You might find difficulty getting some of the herbs from Egypt, but you can definitely grab the chance of online markets like Souq. com, friends living in the US or your next business trip to Europe and they’re mostly taken in the form of supplements rather than greenly herbs.
If you love food or nuts: Seafood:
No wonder why it’s the perfect meal and party food for Egyptian grooms just right before their big night. Many varieties of sea food have found their way up to top lists of aphrodisiacs like caviar, lobster, oysters, scallops and clams. All these are generally characterized by the considerable percentages they contain of zinc and omega-3 which have a positive relationship to sexual health. They enhance circulation, cardio health and positively impact blood flow to the sexual organs.
Chocolates:
Ever wondered why chocolate commercials are usually delicate and link chocolate with attraction, good mood and relaxation or why chocolates are associated with valentines ‘gifts? Some people may even tell you that chocolate is better than sex! What makes chocolate such a powerful aphrodisiac? There’s nothing magical about it, from a pure scientific point of view, chocolate contains Serotonin and Phenylethlamine, both which are mood-lifting hormones and which are found naturally in the human brain. Consuming these two hormones in chocolate increases their levels in the brain which leads to that feeling of excitement as well as increased energy level.
Almonds:
Throughout time almonds were regarded as fertility symbols. They lower cholesterol and provide abundant amount of zinc, selenium, vitamin E, magnesium and fiber which improve your general well-being and aid in sexual health and the health of the reproductive system.
If you love fruits or vegetables:
Avocados:
Have you ever known that the Spanish, in fact, found avocados to be a very powerful sexual booster, that Catholic priests prohibited their consumption? Avocados are rich in healthy fats, which are good for cardiovascular health, helping the heart beat strongly, thus aiding in the flow of blood to the right places for sexual pleasure.
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Strawberries:
This fruit has been considered an aphrodisiac since the time of ancient Rome. In the French countryside, there was a tradition of serving cold strawberry soup to help promote the aphrodisiac effect during a honeymoon. They do wonders for men’s sexual wellbeing since they are filled with folic acid, which is a B vitamin that has been linked to higher sperm counts among men.
Figs:
Figs’ high fiber content also impacts the cardiovascular health, positively improving the functioning of the sexual organs.
Arugula:
Has been always known as a validated medical aphrodisiac. Arugula is thought to be one of the very effective sexual stimulants that work on providing amazing energy and power levels to the whole body. Arugula’s main sexual advantage is the tremendous amount of the antioxidants and trace minerals that work on mitigating the effects of contaminants and pollutants that enter the body and interfere with your sexual function as a whole.
If you prefer herbs and supplements (Preferred to ask foryour doctor’s advice before using):
Ginseng :
Is generally known as a good player in improving blood flow specifically to the men’s sexual organ while boosting their testosterone production and as for women it increases their progesterone production.
Ginko Bilboa:
Could be taken as an herbal supplement. Might not be found at the herbs store or grocery, yet it is certainly available at online markets. This herb works on relaxing blood vessels and increases circulation to the brain and pelvic area for men and improves vaginal lubrication and sexual responsiveness when it comes to women.
That’s definitely not all what’s out there when it comes to ingredients you can count into your diet for a better sex life. Try these prescriptions from nature as they might be your way for better wellbeing.
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One study published by NCBI (National Center of Biotechnology Information) attempted to understand the relationship between women and their makeup through interviewing different groups of women on their quality of life and makeup habits. Results revealed that there are two opposites in the personalities of women putting on makeup as part of their day to day life style; the “Camouflage” and the “Seduction” functional classes. The “Camouflage” psychological profile is mainly women who are anxious, defensive and emotionally unstable compared to the “Seduction” profile who appear to be more sociable, assertive and extroverted. Understanding why women put on makeup is the first antidote to the idea of “I won’t look gorgeous without makeup”.
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Might sound a bit like a cliché but it’s always renewable, “real beauty lies within”. It’s not your make up, not your age, not how you’re dressed up and not how your hair is done. Yes, surely these make a difference, yet think of all the beautiful and sexy ladies you met once, how many of them did you change your opinion about after the first interaction or conversation? If you’re not feeling good in your heart and mind, no matter what you do, you’ll still not look good as well. How you feel is how you look. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean that we encourage you to be careless towards your outer beauty. Follow these simple tips and you’re on your way to shine inside out!
Watch your health What do you eat? How many hours do you sleep? Do you exercise? Can you keep a healthy skin? Are you watching your physical, psychological and mental status? Your health tells a lot about you. Your happiness is relatively proportional to how healthy you are. These are easy to do things for your health: •Exercise regularly •Sleep early, wake up early and sleep well. Never fight sleeping. If not possible, then at least make sure you get 8 hours of sleep. Lack of or unstable sleeping patterns can result in swollen, puffy bags and dark circles under the eyes. •Drink plenty of water. A little lack of water in your body can cause dry skin, which is not attractive. Make sure you drink an appropriate amount of water that should be equivalent to the amount of water you lose through the day, especially if you exercise, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you live in a hot or dry climate by nature. •Grab in more fruits, vegetables and nuts. Specifically talking about the foods that can directly affect how you look and even make you look younger on the long term with a sustained trend •Raisins. A handful or more every other day would do. •Tomatoes. Eat it every other day as well and there’s no wrong way to take it. You can have it fresh, or as sauce or juice or even skin or hair treatment. It works all ways. •Peanuts. Take a handful or more three times a week. (Provided you don’t have peanut allergy). •Onions. A few slivers every other day. •Potatoes. You can consume this almost daily. Definitely not fried!
Pamper yourself Make sure you have your off times; in which you can do things only to please yourself. It differs from one to another, but for example you can do anything from the below suggestions: •Pamper yourself at a spa or beauty salon •Go to a place you really like and enjoy the weather with a close friend •Go shopping and buy whatever you like •Keep a circle of friends with whom it’s really fun going out with •You don’t have to dress well only in occasions, why don’t you dress up very nice every time you’re going out. More and above, it feels even better to dress very nice when you’re at home! It’ll boost your ego and morale.
Smile Life is full of disappointments, frustrations, and unmet expectations. Accept this fact and find your way to happiness through it. There’s always a way to be happy. Happiness is just a state of mind. A state of an assertive will to be always happy regardless of any letdowns coming your way. One very simple way is just to keep your smile,
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always. Not only is a smile proven to improve mood instantly, it’ll also reduce wrinkles and the aging process, keeping you radiant all the time.
Take care of your skin •Visit your dermatologist to know your skin type. You always need to make sure that you’re doing the right thing for your skin and using the skincare products that suit you. •Wash your face using a proper facial wash or cleanser every day. This will help remove the dead skin regularly and help even out your skin tone. •Use a moisturizer two times a day. Get a suitable day and a night face cream and apply once you wake up and before going to sleep. It is essential to keep your skin hydrated in order for your skin to stay soft.
Love yourself •Accept and love yourself the way you are and if there is something you don’t like about yourself then you can either accept it or change it. Take it easy. Don’t build your thoughts and behavior based on the social mirror. Just be yourself. Own your personality. Behave, act, speak and think the way you feel comfortable for you and not for others. You are unique and you are loved the way you are. When you love yourself, you’ll feel confident and comfortable. That’s your first stepping stone to look naturally beautiful.
Happiness is just a state of mind
Spring is such a welcome visitor after this extremely cold winter! The sun is getting warmer and Caireans are getting ecstatic that it’s finally warm enough to start taking off to Sokhna for weekends. The beach is the best place to wash out the stress and the hectic life of the weekdays. No relaxation is complete without the right music, and some more creative gadgets that will make the trip all that more fun. Whether you’re heading to the beach or pool, you’ll love these gadgets 64
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PoolTunes Floating iPod Speaker Light If you are too busy having fun to get out of the water and change the radio station then you need a revolutionary new gadget in pool music devices. Simply plug the transmitter into an iPod or digital music player and play tunes wirelessly through the floating Pool Tunes speaker. Make a playlist for your pool party and this floating speaker light will bring the tunes to you! Your iPod stays safe and dry and you and your guests can enjoy water fun for hours. And because this speaker keeps the music in the water, you won't have to raise the volume on a patio stereo. Guests on the patio can hear conversations and you won't bother your neighbors with noisy music! It also has a light that can be turned on and off for nighttime operation. Includes floating speaker light, radio transmitter, 3 foot stereo mini jack cable and instructions. Speaker requires 4 'C' batteries and transmitter requires 4 'AA' batteries. Igloo 40-Quart Cool Fusion Icy Tunes Roller Cooler Make your picnics more memorable and fun with the Igloo Cool Fusion 40 Icy Tunes. It is a wheeled cooler with builtin speakers, amplifier and radio. Be the life of the party when you roll in and blast tunes from your MP3 or CD player while enjoying drinks and snacks from your cooler. The 40-Quart wheeled cooler comes with speakers which deliver high quality sound with richer bass for brilliant music. They are compatible with any MP3 player or CD player. The Igloo rolling cooler offers you much more than any traditional cooler. It features exterior pockets that lets you store towels, sunglasses, dry food items, phones, keys and more. The convenient wheels make it easy to transport the cooler with speakers anywhere you go. Specs: • Igloo 40-Quart Cool Fusion Icy Tunes Roller Cooler: • Fully insulated cooler with separate front pocket for music console • Music console features 2 speakers, MP3 connection, AM/FM radio, bass and volume control and an LED power indicator • Speakers are compatible with any MP3 or CD player, including iPod • The convenience of a soft, pocketed exterior, fused with a hard inside liner for optimum utility • Convenient wheels and luggage-style, locking, telescoping handle can be pulled or pushed • Swing-up side handles for lifting in/out of vehicle • Exterior pockets help transport towels, sunglasses, dry food items, phones, keys and more • Elastic bungee cord on lid offers additional utility and flexibility for storage • 2 drink/cup holders molded into lid
hi-Sun hi-Sun incredibly incorporates four products in one: a backpack, a beach towel, an inflatable pillow and speakers! hi-Sun is perfect in all situations from the beach to the swimming pool, camping or sailing! It always guarantees maximum comfort and allows you to bring along everything you need. With hi-Sun you may lay down and listen to your iPhone®, iPod® or any other mp3 player with a 3.5mm universal jack. The speakers are amplified and thanks to the long lasting lithium battery (rechargeable through an integrated USB port) you may listen to your favorite music for hours! hi-Sun is a multipurpose product, in fact, to put it away, it simply transforms itself into a very comfortable backpack. The Remote Controlled Rolling Beverage Cooler Now you can relax and let this amusing remote-controlled cooler pass out the drinks to your guests. It can roll across a patio, rug, or kitchen floor to deliver a welltimed beverage to parched party guests. With room for 12 cans or bottles and ice, the cooler rolls on four sturdy underside wheels up to 40' from the host at the controls. The remote's simple controls send the cooler forward, backward, and left or right. With sides of waterresistant insulated vinyl and a secure zippered lid, beverages stay cold for hours. The cooler can be carried with the removable shoulder strap and collapses to just 6 1/2" tall for storage. Sturdy construction can transport 22 lbs. of drinks and ice. Requires one 9-volt battery and six C batteries. 13 1/4" H x 12" diam. (7 lbs.) Floating Spa Bar by Life
Why let the fun stop because of hunger or thirst? Refreshments are never far away with this floating cooler and refreshment float. It has 8 multiple-sized openings to place your ice, drinks, and appetizers. It can float in the pool, or you can use the stabilizers to place it on the edge of the pool, hot tub, or Jacuzzi.
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Who’s not searching for happiness? Nevertheless, unhappiness is inevitable every now and then. Happiness is not easy to pursue for most people. That’s probably because happiness means different things to different people. Yet when you introduce one simple trick, “Endorphins”, they can help you get rid of your negative energy, negative thoughts and lift your spirit up even if on a temporary basis. Yet, sustaining constant temporary effects can do you wonders!
Endorphins are my drug of choice
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So, what are endorphins to start with? Discovering endorphins started when scientists were trying to find out how opiates like heroine and morphine affect the brain and cause less pain. Researchers found out that opiates interact with special type of cells in the brain and the spinal cord. When these receptors are affected by opiates they hinder the cell’s transmission of pain. Researchers concluded that the body produces opiate-like substances naturally! That’s when they discovered Endorphins. Endorphins are neurotransmitters, which are chemicals that transmit signals from one neuron to the next. Neurotransmitters play a significant role in the central nervous system function and can either speed up or suppress further signaling of nearby neurons. Endorphins are the body’s natural pain killers. They get released in people’s bodies in different ranges depending on multiple factors. The release of endorphins is triggered by pain and exertion. Moreover, the amount of released endorphins depends on the level of pain. What are the positive effects of Endorphins release? When endorphins are released, blood pressure is lowered, the immune system is boosted and anxiety and pain are reduced. Consequently, this slows down the aging process. Also beside the decreased feelings of pain, endorphins release feelings of euphoria, appetite moderating and release of sex hormones. The higher the amount of released endorphins, the less the pain and the fewer the negative effects of stress. Even though endorphins are naturally released by pain and stress, there are other sources within hands that can aid inducing endorphins. How can you trigger endorphins to get released in your body? There’s a rich portfolio of actions that you can take in order to feel less pain, less stressed and happier on the spot. If you’re struggling with a personal issue, overwhelmingly pressured at work, or suffering a failure effect and think you don’t have time even to get off the couch or the laptop to do something else, then that’s the most time you really have to stop doing what you’re doing! What can you do? You’ve got many options on the list: Sex The healthier your sex life is, and the more regular you have sex, will lead to higher and better rate of endorphins release. Many researches related happiness of some people over others by their satisfactory sex life. Sexual activity from the very beginning to the very end plays a very important role in the release of endorphins However, the major effect is linked to orgasming. The reason is that you don’t only release endorphins with having an orgasm, you release oxytocin as well, which is a neuromodulator in the brain. Both endorphins and oxytocin cause the feeling of euphoria. Exercise That’s why some people cannot survive without exercising. People who work out regularly claim they’re addicted to it; they’re
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actually addicted to the endorphin release caused by exercising. What exactly can you do as an exercise? Simply, anything. You can walk, run, bike, swim, go to the gym and do some cardio exercises. Athletes specifically know this type of endorphins’ effect which is called the runner’s high. However, to reach the status of the runner’s high (that extreme euphoria feeling as a result of prolonged periods of exercise) you need to work for it. It only happens as a result of intense physical activity, such as very heavy weight lifting, or intense aerobics that include periods of sprinting or increased exertion. Food There’s always something about food. You can always find in food the solution for every physical or psychological problem you have. However, you need to know what type of food works for which problem. Right now, you’ll be looking for food that brings out endorphins. Generally speaking, your body secretes endorphins through the process of breaking down the food you eat. Most food types that help in this release process are foods that contain vitamin B and C along with iron and zinc. Most common examples are bananas, strawberries, grapes in fruits. For desserts, you can have ice cream or chocolate. Pasta is a good source of endorphins as well. If you prefer spicy food then chili peppers will work for you better, as your body will release endorphins to slake the heat these peppers cause. If you drink alcohol, then light to moderate drinking would help, while heavy drinking doesn’t. Bodywork This includes acupuncture, massage, meditation and controlled breathing exercises like Tai chi, Pilates and Yoga are believed to trigger endorphins. Laughter Ever heard that “laughter is the best medicine”? Laughter produces endorphins in our body. So whether you’re laughing at a silly joke or a long hilarious comedy show, your endorphins will react and spread within your body to make you even happier! Surprisingly, some researches claim that laughing hard for ten minutes can give at least two hours of pain-free sleep to painful illness patients. Just laugh the pain away!
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Quadrazuma Many people have always had a passion for bikes yet were too scared, especially with our unprepared roads in Egypt. Now you can enjoy the stability of a car infused with the sensation of riding a bike. The Quadrazuma by Lazareth is a truly new riding sensation. The Quadrazuma is powered by a 1 liter Yamaha sports bike engine and has 120 horsepower to play with. This equates to a 125 mph top speed and blistering acceleration. It has a tubular chassis and a steering mechanism lifted from the Renault Twingo. Most of the other components come from various superbikes; the front brake comes from the Yamaha MT-01, the rear brake from the Yamaha R1, and the headlight comes from the Honda CBR. The carbon-fibre bodywork is well thought out and it looks like a factory produced machine. The enormous 17” alloy wheels are exposed at the front and covered by discreet guards at the rear. Total weight of the Quadrazuma is just 380 kgs (837 lbs). “Need to escape? Qudrazuma can satisfy your most unique desires. Conceived to offer an incomparable pleasure of control, it will guide you in a world of irresistible emotions.Succumb to passion!” ~ Ludovic Lazareth.
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Nothing sets the mood better than the right love songs while you’re having that special candlelight dinner, and even when the action moves from the dining room to the bedroom, music is still essential. Use this romantic/ sexy combination to set the perfect mood for your romantic night. A good mix of old and new is bound to suit all tastes. Choose what fits your setting and they’re listed in order from romantic all the way to seductively sexy.
•Iris by Goo Goo Dolls
•Addicted by Saving Abel
•Sail Away by David Gray
•Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing by Chris Isaac
•Swimming in a Lovely Sea of You by Michael Whalen
•Bad Things by Jace Everett
•Come Away with Me by Norah Jones
•Wicked Games by Chris Isaac
•Drops of Jupiter by Train
•I Invented Sex by Trey Songz
•I’ll Be by Edwin McCain
•Closer by Nine Inch Nails (explicit)
•Forever Love by Gary Barlow
•What Goes Around Comes Around by Justin Timberlake
•Amen by Leonard Cohen
•Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye
•Bella Luna by Jason Mraz
•Sweat by Snoop Dogg ft. David Guetta
•Your Body is a Wonderland by John Mayer
•Major Distribution by 50 Cent ft. Snoop Dogg
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