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Quick tip : Determining the cooking time of a fish 2007-08-15 22:54:00 by Scott BirdAs you may have noticed, I love seafood. If you're just venturing in to this world, however, you may be wondering just how long to cook your latest purchase. Fortunately it's not as difficult as you might think.You can get a rough idea simply by looking at how thick the fish is (at the thickest point). For roasting or grilling, count on approximately 10 minutes per inch. Moderately hot oven, perhaps 375F (190C). Adjust this according to taste.Another estimate which may be used is 15 minutes per pound. Once again, this is only a guideline - adjust according to taste.To test whether this is donePoke a toothpick into the thickest part of the fish. If the skin is no longer translucent and the flesh flakes easily, it's done. Also - if it's a whole fish - the eyes will have turned white.Beautiful. ...

Fresh Organic Food Delivered To Your Door 2007-08-15 19:00:00 Would you like to have fresh organic produce delivered to your door on a weekly or bi weekly basis? If you live in Edmonton, Calgary, Okotoks, High River and Airdrie, then I'd like to introduce you to Farm Fresh Organics who's mission statement isWe promise to promote organic farming, locally and internationally, to achieve global harmony with nature.FARM FRESH ORGANICS is Canada's home delivery service system delivering a variety of healthy and vibrant certified organic fruits and vegetables right to your door, the majority grown on local certified organic farms when in season. We also provide a mouth-watering assortment of bulk and dry goods. Our family business originated on Vancouver Island back in 1998.Farm Fresh Organics has future franchise plans that include Saskatoon and Regina Saskatchewan and also Winnipeg.Personally, I think this is a great way to shop. Why not have the organic produce delivered to you rather than you having to go shopping? Makes sense to me.For more ...

Navy Seals Perfect Pushup 2007-08-14 10:29:00 I've seen these almost 3 times now in 2 days, so I've realized that it's something that I need to have a more in depth look at. During a recent trip to Las Vegas, I saw a magazine/ ad showing this Navy Seal Perfect Pushup device, then saw it again on a television in a Casino. I'm not going to wait for the 3rd time, I'm going to act and get a pair. It's the traditional two handle pushup stand but with a functional twist, literally. The military realized that 73% of Navy Seals were on disability after 20 years of service so they spent an entire year researching why and found that it was the traditional weight training exercises that did the damage. They switched to functional training and the Perfect Pushup was invented.Navy SEALs and Push upsSEALs strengthen their bodies using several exercise routines, but none is more prevalent than pushups. Even before a SEAL candidate arrives at Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training, they must pass a physical exam that includes ...

Review : Total Gym 1000 2007-08-12 20:45:00 by Scott BirdI love this thing.If you’ve somehow managed to avoid the Total Gym infomercials featuring the well-known faces of Chuck Norris and Christie Brinkley, the photo at right should give you an idea of the basic arrangement. It’s essentially an inclined bench (with a sliding pad), and a cable at each side to lift/lower the user along the bench. A very simple setup.The company was founded in 1974 by Tom Campanaro, Larry Westfall, and Dale Mc Murray - with the product changing little since then. As the height of the incline was soon changeable (with 6 heights available on the 1000 model I’m currently using), adjusting the resistance of various bodyweight exercises became a simple matter and the Total Gym products were taken up largely for rehab use. In that respect they’re still ideal.In the mid-90s the Total Gym was brought to a home-user market, with an advertising campaign featuring the Norris/Brinkley combination in 1996 and a website (totalgym.com) the same year. Seve ...

What to look for when buying fish 2007-08-11 22:24:00 by Scott BirdSeveral years ago one of the major newspapers here listed a half-dozen Australian restaurants in the 'you have to try this sometime' category. Most of them were big names, in prime locations and were accompanied by unsurprisingly expensive menus.One of them, however, was a tiny fish 'n' chip shop.Since we first ventured over there to check it out, we've been regular customers. Why? They clearly know how to buy fish. It's always excellent.If you're not lucky enough to have a place like this nearby, you can still reap the rewards of great seafood by keeping your eyes open. Whether you shop at a fishmonger or a supermarket, there are a few things that will help ensure you end up with a beautiful meal.Unpackaged fish, as at a fishmonger or supermarket fish counterNo 'fishy smell'All fish have a smell, but it only becomes 'fishy' once the fish is in decline. When it's fresh, it won't have a strong odour at all. If it has that 'fishy' smell, don't buy it.NB : If ...

Weight Loss Humor 2007-08-10 23:36:00 Don't Step On It!Some fun for Friday. I know that I have avoided scales as well in the past. They don't make me cry, but there have been a number of times that I certainly don't want to get on one.Can you relate?When I was at my highest, I may have even made the scales cry lol.Make sure you check out the 3 new tips released for 3 Tips Friday. This week, I offer 3 tips on how you can play with your foods to improve your weight loss results. All a part of my new 3 Tips FridayHope you have a great weekend and have enjoyed the week with the guest writers involved.Be wellNamaste ... Humor

The Dos and Donts for Effective Fat Loss 2007-08-09 12:21:00 by Paul BeckerThis seems to be the question on everyone's mind, and for good reason, fat is so easy to acquire and so hard to get rid of. Most bodies love to store fat, it's good security for when you run out of food. This is unlikely, but your body doesn't know that.Unfortunately, the body loves storing fat so much that it will burn anything else available (muscle tissue, stored carbohydrate, etc.) before digging into the fat reserves. Unless you trick it.The first thing your body will burn is stored carbohydrates in the form of glycogen. The next is muscle tissue, only then does it grudgingly dip into the fat stores. This is why most diets don't work, especially "starvation" diets. When you suddenly cut off the food supply, a survival mechanism kicks in causing the body to store every little bit of fat that it can! This results in weight loss, but not much fat loss, and as soon as you DO eat something, it immediately gets stored as fat to replace any that was used. This is N ...

Just like an Olympic athlete 2007-08-08 18:27:00 I love coming across stuff like this.If you have diabetes, or know someone who does, you may have heard the term PAD - Peripheral Artery Disease. This blocks the blood supply to major arteries; often affecting the legs and feet. This can cause anything from ulcers to gangrene (leading to amputation). Nasty stuff.A new procedure may help change all that.Developed at Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital, the process essentially works by isolating the effected limb and rapidly pumping blood to it. This tricks the body into growing new blood vessels.According to Dr Rodney Lane - the man behind the new procedure :The arteries are performing at the level of an Olympic athlete, running at pace, when the patient is lying in bed.Beautiful. ...

Tips On Losing Fat Without Really Trying 2007-08-08 17:28:00 by Aja PerkinsHealthy eating is very important. Here are some tips on losing weight without really trying. Fill up on fiber. Choose whole grains, fruits and vegetables, high fiber cereals, dries beans, lentils, or other legumes. Your goal is 25 to 30 grams daily. Food hihg in fiber make you feel full without lots of calories. Drink a glass of water before each meal and you'll get a feelingof fullness. By sipping water throughout the day, you'll know when you're really hungry. Drink at least eight 8oz. glasses of water daily. I drink 1-1 1/2 gallons daily. Eat more fish. Fish and poultry have less calories then beef, lamb and pork. Veal has the lowest calories of the meats, but it is higher in cholesterol than beef or lamb. Limit your salt intake. Instead spice up your diet with pepper, lemons, basil and oregano (or Mrs.. Dash) and you'll never miss salt. Your blood pressure will improve and you'll lose fat faster! Buy salt-free salsa and sugarless jam as snacks. They taste grea ...

90 Day Total Body Makeover Personal Training 2007-08-07 10:11:00 How would you like a step by step guide to creating your very own personal training program that would never grow old and never become boring? Sound impossible? How would you like to be able to workout anywhere, anytime with any equipment and be coached on how to design your own fitness program?JJ Flizanes founder of Invisible Fitness and I have come together to offer you exactly that!JJ Flizanes was selected as one of the top six personal trainers for 2003 by Shape Magazine and was recently selected as the Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles by Elite Traveler Magazine’s Global Black Book "Best of the Best". JJ has appeared in many national magazines such as Fitness, Muscle and Fitness HERS, Elegant Bride, E Pregnancy, and more. JJ's program has a 100% money back guarantee and is providing amazing results for so many people of all walks of life.Have you ever bought a program only to outgrow it and get bored with the exercise routines?90 Day Health and Body MakeoverThe 90 Day Heal ...

Who is Scott Bird? 2007-08-07 04:53:00 Rob's on vacation for about a week, and I've been asked to step in and contribute an article or three. Before we get underway, however, you're probably wondering just who I am.I'm the editor of the strength training site Straight to the Bar. I believe that the human body is an amazing machine, and the site looks at the fastest, strongest and most powerful athletes in a range of fields.When I'm not in front of the keyboard, I'm generally either in the kitchen (I love to cook), under the bar or exploring the world; camera in hand. It's a beautiful life.Hope you enjoy the articles. ...

Gorillas Eat Vegetables Shouldn't You? 2007-08-07 04:30:00 Gorilla's eat mostly vegetables and fruit and are one of the most powerful animals on the planet. The fact that they're vegetarian and of such immense size and strenght blows me away. There is still a lot of debate about whether humans should model Gorilla's and eat a plant based diet. The fact is that gorillas have a completely different digestive system than we do and that they can tolerate much more fruit because of their superior intestinal flora.However, what we can learn from them is that they are a massive animal and they eat pretty much ONLY vegetables and fruit. There's power in that. I've said for a long time on this blog and in my writing the importance of having vegetables with each meal. Most recently a post about eating a salad with breakfast. Vegetables provide nutrients (albeit very few these days due to poor farming practices), much needed fiber and bulk and help us to eat smaller meals with less calories but yet feel full. This leads to a healthier colon ...

Changes Unfolding At Former Fat Guy dot Com 2007-08-06 18:53:00 The Emperor is gifted with the skills to successfully lead others. He can turn chaos into order, provide structure to that which is unbound. He is quick of mind and confident in his power and right to rule, and does so in a just manner. Although stern by nature, he truly is the ultimate father figure. He will provide as needed, teach those with unanswered questions, protect the vulnerable and set and maintain boundaries. His perfect world runs on schedule and is free of any disturbances. What the Emperor must be wary of is setting boundaries and rules where none are needed. If he isn’t, he may well become a tyrant. [Rob's Note:] This was my Tarot card for today on my facebook account. Now, I'm pretty open to a lot of things, but this is getting really freaky because I've been very very busy these past few days with a project I'm proud to be heading up.I have a very special line up of guest writers that I'm putting together for my new blog www.formerfatguyblog.com . Writers in ...

Follow The 3 by 3 Meal Frequency Rule 2007-08-06 11:02:00 Duration 3:45Resources:Start Strong MondaysStart Strong ArchivesRed Hot MetabolismMy Interview With ShawnTom BilellaNutrition Treatment CenterWhat Is the 3 by 3 and 5 by 9 rule?Dr Tom Bilella, D.C., C.C.N., answers the question this weekThe answer:"It’s the way to start strong and stay strong."Listen for the Key Moment:"Dr. Tom tells you why 1:30 just doesn’t work..."Tom Bilella is the founder and director of the Nutrition Treatment Center located in Red Bank, NJ. He specializes in fatigue, anxiety, depression, weight loss, chronic illness and other ailments that have a nutritional basis for their development and progression. He is the personal consultant to numerous professional athletes who seek his advice for peak performance and optimal health. Tom holds a Masters degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and has received his post-graduate degree in Chiropractic, graduating cum laude. Tom attained titles as a Certified Nutritional Specialist (C.N.S.), Certifi ...

Weight Loss Week In Review 2007-08-04 16:08:00 This has been an amazing week with lots of great information. Here is a small round up of weight loss information posted on my blogs this week.Calorie Quality: A personal trainer from California, Joshua Carter brought up a very good point about not all calories being equal. Foods have an impact on your hormonal response and your primary concern for weight loss should be to manage them. The quality of your calories is the critical point.Four Things You Didn't Know About Me: An idea spurred by my friend Chris Brogan had me sit down and post four things you may not know about me. Somewhat interesting I guess if you want to get to know your host a bit more.Shawn Phillips Podcast: Shawn's weekly Start Strong Monday Podcast to get you going for the week was about hunger vs cravings. A great listen. All of Shawn Phillips audio clips are archived for ease of listening. Listen to each of his 2 to 4 minute talks to learn more about metabolism and fat burning.Luci's 100 Pound Weight Los ...