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Sharon Dell - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
A property valuer by profession, Sharon prefers hanging out with her dogs and writing about whatever interests her.
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- How Many Calories Do You Burn by Running?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Running] How many calories do you burn by running? The glib answer is 100 or 110 calories per mile for an average 155 pound runner. But a group from Syracuse University found that 12 men who ran and walked 1600 meters (approximately 1 mile) on a treadmill, burned an average of 124 calories running and 88 walking; while 12 women who did the same workout burned 105 and 74 calories respectively. Typically women burn less because their lighter bodies require less effort to move them.
- Lose Weight Fast and Safely With Flaxseed Oil
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] We know by now that restricting calories sends your body into preservation mode. Thinking it is about to enter a period of famine, it hangs onto every morsel you feed it by slowing down your metabolism; hence, dieting makes you fat. Coupled with that, most no-fat and low fat foods are highly processed dense carbohydrates, which if not burned up by vigorous exercise will convert to fat. Put differently, people gain weight because they eat too many fat free carbohydrates, stimulating insulin production and fat storage, and not enough of the right kinds of fat.
- How Many Calories Do You Burn by Walking?
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] The calories you burn by walking depend on two factors: your weight and the distance you walk. Ideal for people of all ages, walking is kinder to your joints with most people being able to walk comfortably for a longer period of time than if they were to run. Remember too, the heavier you are, the more calories you burn doing any activity, even sedentary ones. Based on your weight in pounds and walking at a speed of 3 miles per hour (20-minute mile), you burn calories at the following rates.
- Home Remedies For Stretch Marks That Work Surprisingly Well
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Stretch marks can appear on boys and girls, men and women, usually on the abdomen, thighs, hips, breasts, upper arms or lower back, anywhere fat is stored. What causes stretch marks and what can you do about them? We look at an effective two-pronged approach using natural home remedies.
- Belly Bloat - How to Get Rid of Bloating Fast
[Health-and-Fitness:Home-Health-Care] Bloating is a common but annoying symptom mostly caused by overeating, eating foods which do not agree with you thus producing excess gas, and constipation. Basic lifestyle changes remedy most bloat problems. If it persists we look at additional tips.
- Boost Your Credibility by How You Sound
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] When we talk about how you sound, we are not referring to what you say, but rather your word choices, your tone of voice, how fast or slowly you speak and how you organize your thoughts. Each contributes to you being viewed as knowledgeable, self-confident and competent. We look at seven mistakes women commonly make, both in the workplace and in their personal lives.
- Boost Your Credibility in the Boardroom by How You Look
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Do you think the brightest people are promoted and given choice assignments? No. Competence gets you in the door, but 55% of your credibility comes from how you look. This means if you do not look the part, you will not be recognized as competent, regardless of how bright or educated you are.
- How to Use Caffeine to Burn Fat and Turbo-Charge Your Athletic Performance
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] The word 'coffee' means 'gives strength'. For at least 100 years caffeine has been used by athletes to improve their sports performance. More recent studies confirm that caffeine taken 3 to 4 hours before an event burns 100% more body fat as fuel and enables you to exercise both longer and harder.
- How to Tell If Someone is Lying - Body Language of a Liar
[Relationships:Communication] Sadly we live in a society where deception is commonplace. You can never stop people from lying to you; but you can stop them in their tracks by not believing them. In romance and business, observe and gain the upper hand with these easy to use tell-tale signs of lying.
- Your Marriage - The Make Or Break Hour
[Relationships:Marriage] What is the most crucial time in your marriage? Bedtime? Weekends? Holidays? No. Your biggest test is homecoming -- how you, he, or both of you handle walking through the front door after a hard day at work.
- Is He Cheating on You? Signs Your Husband is Cheating and What to Look Out For
[Relationships:Affairs] All relationships go through ups and downs, but if you get the feeling something is wrong, that things are not as they normally are, look for these classic signs that he is cheating on you. By themselves they may be insignificant and may well have perfectly innocent explanations, but many people whose partner cheated on them, when they looked back saw glaringly obvious clues.
- Secrets of Success Revealed - Social Skills Anyone Can Learn
[Self-Improvement:Success] When you look around you, some people seem to glide effortlessly from one success to the next. How do they do it? Social scientists who study the behavior of powerful and influential individuals, find they have the ability to 'know' others and are self-aware. These two traits enable them to achieve their dreams, both in the workplace and in their personal lives.
- Nonsurgical Facelift in 5 Minutes a Day
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Most plastic surgeons know how facial exercise alone can achieve a firm, ageless looking face, but neglect to tell their patients about this option. As we age, gravity tends to win and we start sagging. A good and regular facial workout, however, will reverse your tired look. Do these exercises daily. The difference will be noticeable within a week because facial muscles are so small.
- "What is That Leaking From Under My Car?" Understand Your Car's Leak Language and Save Money
[Automotive:Repairs] A leak under your car is a warning sign from your car to you. But how do you know if it is something to worry about? Start by looking out for any spills you may have left behind, every time you reverse from a parked position.
- Sure Signs He Loves You
[Relationships:Love] Whether you have recently met someone special or you have been married for years, there comes a time when you want to know how he REALLY feels about you. Men are different to women. They speak less, especially about emotions, and 'do' instead. So how do you gauge his true feelings for you?
- How to Kiss a Girl Step by Step If You Have Never Kissed a Girl Before - And Watch Her Swoon
[Relationships:Dating] You are out with a girl you REALLY like and she seems to feel the same way. But before you kiss her, bear in mind she will judge you by that kiss. How does a good kisser differ from the kisser we all want to forget? Here are tips to make your first kiss memorable.
- November 2009 - Full Moon in Taurus
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Astrology] We are coming to the end of a 2+ year cycle and the next one is about to begin. What can we expect during the transition period?
- What Can Women Learn From Men?
[Womens-Interests] Add some things (which come easily to men) to the already fabulous you, and the world is your oyster. Network more. Develop your equivalent of the old-boys' club by gathering useful contacts and work them.
- Dive Into the Unknown and Discover Delightful Surprises
[Self-Improvement:Personal-Growth] Plunging headlong into something new, requires a kind of courage. For most people, going with the flow is easier than braving challenges. But by stifling the urge to do things which do not come naturally, we do ourselves a disservice. Taking a risk may be the best thing you ever did.
- Pig-outs - What to Do Before, During and Afterward
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] What happens to all those calories you ate after your girls' night out? Things to do before, during and after your huge meal to ensure you don't gain weight.
- How to Say "No" Nicely - Without Making Enemies
[Self-Improvement:Personal-Growth] "Would you mind taking Rob to the airport?" your boss commands. Knowing the ton of things piled up on desk, you fantasize about saying, "Yes, I would mind; ask someone else," but knowing his mood nowadays, you would be fired on the spot.
- What Attracts Women - And it Has Nothing to Do With How You Look
[Relationships:Dating] If you thought women only go for guys with good looks and lots of money, think again. For all you other guys out there, take heart and discover what really matters.
- 5 Easy Ways to Enhance Your Relationship
[Relationships:Enhancement] The quality of your relationship is gauged by how you talk to each other. Loving each other guarantees nothing. But learning how to talk with each other and putting it into practice, ensures your relationship will work.
- On the Verge of Breaking Up? 5 Warning Signs and What You Can Do About It
[Relationships:Conflict] If you think only something major will break up your relationship, you are sadly mistaken. When you see any of these 5 warning signs, read how to get back on track.
- Raw Foods Diet - How to Start and What to Expect
[Health-and-Fitness:Popular-Diets] The raw food diet is perfect for optimum health, but best of all, you lose your excess weight. Read about what to expect and how best to begin.
- What Kind of a Husband Will He Turn Out to Be?
[Relationships:Marriage] Once the honeymoon is over, no-one can predict what your relationship with your future husband will be like. What will give you an idea though, is how he treats the other women in his life.
- Steps of Grieving - More Ways to Help You Heal
[Self-Improvement:Grief-Loss] After the initial shock of losing your loved one passes, these ways will help you heal while grieving. If you go through each step, in any order, you will feel more at peace with their death.
- Tips on How to Be More Charming
[Self-Improvement:Techniques] If you have charm, you have it easier in life. Here are some tips to add this elusive quality to your life.
- October 2009 - Full Moon in Aries
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Astrology] Fire is the element for Aries. The qualities you need this month are courage, strength, directness, initiative and independence.
- Become More Popular, More Successful and Happier - By Being Wrong
[Self-Improvement:Techniques] People with the "I am right, you are wrong" attitude are generally abrasive and annoying to be around? If it sounds like you, try letting yourself be wrong for a week and watch people's attitude toward you change.
- Steps of Grieving - 12 Ways to Help You Heal - Part 1
[Self-Improvement:Grief-Loss] When tragedy occurs, little prepares us on how to deal with the loss of a loved one. This article provides some guidelines which may help you.
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