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		<title>Flirty Girl Fitness Review &#8211; Does It Really Work?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:54:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s face it &#8211; getting in shape can often be a long, boring process with endless, mind-numbing repetitive routines.  What is you could lose weight, tone up and actually have tons of fun doing it?  Now you can with Flirty Girl Fitness &#8211; one of the most enjoyable fitness programs I have come [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!--mfunc tagparser_cache::show_tag() --><!--/mfunc--><p>Let&#8217;s face it &#8211; getting in shape can often be a long, boring process with endless, mind-numbing repetitive routines.  What is you could lose weight, tone up and actually have tons of fun doing it?  Now you can with <a href="http://www.yourhealthtopics.com/recommends/flirtygirl">Flirty Girl Fitness</a> &#8211; one of the most enjoyable fitness programs I have come across in a long time.</p>
<p>This Flirty Girl Fitness review will focus on the program&#8217;s elements and whether it actually works to get you in shape.  I have grown so tired of the treadmills and stair climbers at the gym and I&#8217;ve been looking for a workout that is both exciting and effective.  For me, Flirty Girl is both.  And I feel 10 times sexier from all the moves!</p>
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<a href="http://www.yourhealthtopics.com/recommends/flirtygirl"><img src="http://www.yourhealthtopics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/flirty_girl_dancers-300x240.jpg" alt="flirty_girl_dancers" title="flirty_girl_dancers" width="300" height="240" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-98" /></a>The program promises to unlock your inner diva and it most definitely does that.  You have to be at least somewhat comfortable shaking your booty (probably best not to do the routine in front of friends), but it doesn&#8217;t take long to really get into it.  The dance moves are taken from music videos, club dancing and even exotic dancing (which is why I feel so sexy afterwards).</p>
<p>But the program is much more than just flouncing around with a feather boa.  The moves combine into a fast, fun, fat-burning routine that really works.  The Flirty Girl website says you can lose 2 sizes and 3 inches in just 10 days and I&#8217;d believe it.  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.yourhealthtopics.com/recommends/flirtygirl"><img src="http://www.yourhealthtopics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/flirty_girl_product.gif" alt="flirty_girl_product" title="flirty_girl_product" width="252" height="158" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-97" /></a>There are two versions of the workout.  The Flirty Girl Elite Edition, also known as the Flirty Girl Fitness Pole Elite Edition includes a light weight, easy-to-install removable fitness pole along with 7 DVDs.  The regular Flirty Girl Fitness program includes four high energy routines: Just Teasing, Chair Dance, Chair Fit, Booty Beat and Sexy Stretch.  They even throw in a sexy six foot pink feather boa.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s what makes Flirty Girl different: it&#8217;s so much fun you actually look forward to it.  When was the last time you looked forward to slogging over to the gym?  Yeah, I thought so.  With Flirty Girl Fitness, you&#8217;ll love working out so much that you&#8217;ll want to make it part of your daily routine.  For me, it&#8217;s taken the &#8220;work&#8221; out of working out.</p>
<p>The program can work no matter what fitness level you&#8217;re at.  If you&#8217;re already in decent shape, the workouts can tone you up.  If you haven&#8217;t exercised in years, the program can help make you fitter and healthier than ever before.</p>
<p>The Flirty Girl Fitness reviews on their <a href="http://www.yourhealthtopics.com/recommends/flirtygirl">website</a> are truly inspiring.  The before and after photos are just amazing.  So many women have lost pounds and inches &#8211; and are still sticking with the program!  For me, the hardest part of any routine is sticking with it, but because the workouts are so varied and so much fun, it&#8217;s easy to keep going.</p>
<p>Right now the Flirty Girl Fitness program is only $9.99 plus $7.23 S&#038;H.  Plus you have a 30-day money back guarantee, so you really have nothing to lose except all of that weight.  Discover a new, fabulous way to get long, lean, tight and beautiful today.  It&#8217;s worked for me &#8211; it could work for you!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.yourhealthtopics.com/recommends/flirtygirl">Order Flirty Girl Fitness Now</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Acai Pure Ultra Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:29:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most of us are trying to find healthful ways to lose weight.  While there are no easy shortcuts, there are supplements that can help.  Acai Pure Ultra is a brand new product with a breakthrough formula that can help you lose weight and get toned quickly.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!--mfunc tagparser_cache::show_tag() --><!--/mfunc--><p>Most of us are trying to find healthful ways to lose weight.  While there are no easy shortcuts, there are supplements that can help.  <strong><a href="http://www.yourhealthtopics.com/recommends/acaipureultra">Acai Pure Ultra</a></strong> is a brand new product with a breakthrough formula that can help you lose weight and get toned quickly.</p>
<p>This Acai Pure Ultra review will look at the product ingredients and &#8211; most importantly &#8211; the results of this powerful superfood.  The product is built around the <a href="http://www.acaiberrystudy.net">acai berry</a>, which is native to the rain forests of Brazil.  Studies have shown that açaí (ah-sigh-ee) is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world.  This highly sought after nutrient has been shown to have tremendous antioxidant power as well as amino acids and essential fatty acids.  Leading clinical researchers like Dr. Nicholas Perricone have rated the acai berry as the #1 superfood in the world and it is featured in many supplements such as <a href="http://www.bestacaiberrycleanse.com/">Acai Berry Cleanse</a>.</p>
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Acai pulp contains a unique concentration of antioxidants that help combat premature aging, with 10 times more antioxidants than red grapes and 10 to 30 times the anthocyanins of red wine.  The berry&#8217;s monounsaturated (healthy) fats, phytosterols and dietary fiber assist in promoting cardiovascular and digestive health.  The amino acid complex in this berry, along with beneficial trace minerals, aids in proper muscle contraction and regeneration.</p>
<p>In addition to the acai berry extract, this supplement also contains the key ingredients garcinia cambogia extract, chromium polyniconate and Gymnema sylvestra extract.  When combined into this powerful formula, these ingredients act to add definition and shed your extra pounds.</p>
<p>What is most impressive about this product are the scientific results.  In two separate 8-week clinical studies, two groups of participants dieted and exercised.  One group took Acai Pure Ultra for Men while the other received a placebo.  The results were nothing less than astounding.  The groups that received the Acai Pure Ultra supplement averaged weight loss of 14.99 and 12.54 pounds vs. just 3.06 and 3.53 pounds for the group that took the placebo.  That is an amazing 450% more weight loss.</p>
<p>It should be noted that this product was not created to help you lose just a few pounds.  As the tests show, you could lose 15 pounds in just two months &#8211; that&#8217;s weight loss that works.</p>
<h2>Acai Pure Ultra Reviews By Customers</h2>
<p>Men who have tried this product rave about its powerful effects.  Jason R. from San Francisco, CA says that the product helped to &#8220;lean up my muscle and really get that definition I always wanted.  Nothing else comes close!&#8221;</p>
<p>For a limited time, the manufacturer of this product is offering a <a href="http://www.yourhealthtopics.com/recommends/acaipureultra">free trial</a>.  You just pay the shipping charges.  And, in a special deal for our readers, if you use the promotional code <strong>getripped</strong> you will save $1 on the shipping cost.</p>
<p>With highly impressive results and a free trial, Acai Pure Ultra for Men gets our top recommendation.  Find out what people across the country are experiencing with this powerful weight loss product.  To get your free trial simply click on the button below.</p>
<p>Our <a href="http://www.yourhealthtopics.com/recommends/acaipureultra">Acai Pure Ultra</a> review: <strong>Highly Recommended</strong></p>
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		<title>Health and Beauty Round-Up for the Week of November 28th</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:09:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On this Thanksgiving weekend there is lots of news to keep up with in the worlds of health, fitness and beauty.  If you want to stay up to date on what is going on, here is what we&#8217;re reading now:
If you are feeling guilty about stuffing yourself for Thanksgiving, here&#8217;s an article on Making [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!--mfunc tagparser_cache::show_tag() --><!--/mfunc--><p>On this Thanksgiving weekend there is lots of news to keep up with in the worlds of health, fitness and beauty.  If you want to stay up to date on what is going on, here is what we&#8217;re reading now:</p>
<p>If you are feeling guilty about stuffing yourself for Thanksgiving, here&#8217;s an article on <a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/25/making-room-for-a-healthful-dessert/">Making Room for a Healthful Dessert</a> in the New York Times.  Yes, it is possible to make a healthy dessert that actually tastes good.<br />
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There&#8217;s been a lot of buzz in the beauty industry about a new product line called ReJuv.  The folks at Savvy Tracker have a <a href="http://www.savvytracker.com/rejuv-anti-aging-skin-cream-review/">ReJuv Anti-Aging Skin Cream Review</a> that goes into detail on the product.</p>
<p>If you think staying healthy is a chore and costs lots of money, the Wall Street Journal has a helpful reminder about <a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/health/2009/11/24/four-free-ways-to-improve-your-health/">Four Free Ways to Improve Your Health</a>.  Hint: getting enough sleep is at the top of the list.</p>
<p>Is it actually possible to lose weight during the holiday season, a time when most people are packing it on?  Curtis Ludlow says yes, it is possible to slim down and has helpfully provided <a href="http://curtisludlow.com/2009/11/4-holiday-flat-stomach-secrets.html">4 Holiday Flat Stomach Secrets</a>.</p>
<p>Remember, just because it is the holidays, doesn&#8217;t mean you can stay healthy, fit, and lean!</p>
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		<title>The Hidden Dangers of Movie Theater Popcorn</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:22:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Few things are more enjoyable than sitting in a darkened movie theater munching on a big tub of popcorn.  But beware &#8211; the yummy popcorn is loaded with salt, fat, and calories, even in the small sizes.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest recently released a new report that examined popcorn from three [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!--mfunc tagparser_cache::show_tag() --><!--/mfunc--><p>Few things are more enjoyable than sitting in a darkened movie theater munching on a big tub of popcorn.  But beware &#8211; the yummy popcorn is loaded with salt, fat, and calories, even in the small sizes.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.cspinet.org/new/200911182.html">Center for Science in the Public Interest</a> recently released a new report that examined popcorn from three leading theater chains, and the findings are not pretty.  If you happen to be watching a movie at Regal Cinemas, that large tub of popcorn has 1,200 calories, 980 mg of sodium and a whopping 60 grams of saturated fat.  That is three-quarters of an entire day&#8217;s calories in one sitting.  It would be healthier for you to walk out of the theater and eat a McDonald&#8217;s cheeseburger instead.<br />
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Even a small size of popcorn is loaded with bad stuff.  The small holds 11 cups of popcorn which has 670 calories, 55 mg of sodium and 24 grams of saturated fat.  You would still be better off getting that cheeseburger.</p>
<p>The culprit behind movie theater popcorn is the oil it is cooked in.  Theaters commonly use coconut oil which contains 90 percent saturated fat.  Load on the salt and butter and you&#8217;re looking at one very unhealthy snack.</p>
<p>In contrast, air-poppoed popcorn with no butter added is low in calories and saturated fat and has the added bonus of containing healthy fiber.  </p>
<p>Even the &#8220;healthiest&#8221; of the movie chains tested still contained lots of fat and calories.  The small size from AMC theaters came in at 6 cups of popcorn with 370 calories.</p>
<p>Cinemark fared a bit better than its competitors because it uses nonhydrogenated canola oil for its popcorn.  Their large tub clocked in at 910 calories and just 4 grams of saturated fat.  The bad news?  1,500 mg of sodium &#8211; just about what you should be consuming in an entire day.</p>
<p>Experts say that to make your movie theater popcorn healthier, ask the concession stand to prepare a portion with no salt.  However, to really be healthy you will just need to skip the popcorn altogether.  No, not as fun as munching on a big tub watching your favorite flick, but a lot healthier.</p>
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		<title>Some Salads Are Not Healthy</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:48:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you think that choosing the salad on the menu is a surefire way to save on fat and calories, think again.  In many common restaurants salads can be loaded with toppings that make them heavier than regular entrees.  Here is a list of the least healthy salads from restaurants you probably go [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!--mfunc tagparser_cache::show_tag() --><!--/mfunc--><p>If you think that choosing the salad on the menu is a surefire way to save on fat and calories, think again.  In many common restaurants salads can be loaded with toppings that make them heavier than regular entrees.  Here is a list of the <a href="http://modernhomemodernbaby.com/the-five-least-healthy-salads-in-america/">least healthy salads</a> from restaurants you probably go to on a regular basis compiled by <a href="http://modernhomemodernbaby.com">Modern Home Modern Baby</a>:</p>
<p>PF Chang’s Chicken Chopped Salad with Ginger Dressing.  This salad weighs in at 940 calories, 68 grams of fat and an astounding 2225 mg sodium.  While the underlying ingredients are not so bad, the ginger dressing loads up the calories.<br />
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Quizno’s Chicken with Honey Mustard Flatbread Chopped Salad.  While flatbread may sound healthy, at Quizno&#8217;s it&#8217;s not.  This salad has well over 1,000 calories and 71 grams of fat.</p>
<p>TGI Friday’s Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad.  I have to admit, this sounds like a pretty tasty salad, but after looking at the ingredients you&#8217;ll probably want to say away from it.  This meal packs on 1380 calories, mostly from the nuts and cheese.  If you are trying to lose weight, this is not the salad for you.</p>
<p>On the Border Grande Taco Salad with Taco Beef and Smoked Chipotle Vinaigrette Dressing.  You probably know that taco salads are not good for you, but did you know just how bad they are?  This one has an incredible 121 grams of fat and 1,680 calories.  You might as well have had the cheeseburger.</p>
<p>California Pizza Kitchen Thai Crunch Salad.  Topping the list in terms of calories, this salad has an amazing 2115 calories.  Once again, the basic salad ingredients are not to blame, it&#8217;s the toppings: peanuts, crispy wontons, crispy rice sticks and peanut dressing.  While tasty, they pack on the fat and calories.</p>
<p>If you want to lose weight, it&#8217;s okay to eat salad &#8211; just be careful about what goes on there.  If the salad is called &#8220;crispy&#8221; or &#8220;fried&#8221;, stay away from it.</p>
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		<title>Study Finds Beer Hydrates You More Effectively Than Water</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:52:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Researchers in Spain have reached the surprising conclusion that beer may hydrate the body more effectively than water after a tough workout.  
As reported in the current issue of Science magazine, researchers at Granada University in Spain tested 25 students who ran on a treadmill at a high temperature until they were exhausted.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!--mfunc tagparser_cache::show_tag() --><!--/mfunc--><p>Researchers in Spain have reached the surprising conclusion that beer may hydrate the body more effectively than water after a tough workout.  </p>
<p>As reported in the current issue of <a href="http://www.sciencemag.org/">Science</a> magazine, researchers at Granada University in Spain tested 25 students who ran on a treadmill at a high temperature until they were exhausted.  After the workout, half the subjects drank water while the other half were given two pints of lager.</p>
<p>The researchers found that the beer drinkers had &#8220;slightly better&#8221; hydration, motor skills and ability to concentrate.  The scientists speculate that the sugar, salt and bubbles found in beer help the body to absorb fluids.  Beer&#8217;s carbohydrates also replenish the calories you&#8217;ve burned off.</p>
<p>So next time you work out you may want to reach for the Budweiser rather than the Gatorade.</p>
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		<title>Study: Coffee May Ease Post-Workout Pain</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:59:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you workout a lot, you no doubt have your fair share of sore muscles.  New research suggests that getting a dose of caffeine before working out could reduce sore muscles afterwards.
The ability to forgo muscle soreness was demonstrated by both coffee drinkers and non-coffee drinkers.
The small study put 25 physically fit college-age men [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!--mfunc tagparser_cache::show_tag() --><!--/mfunc--><p>If you workout a lot, you no doubt have your fair share of sore muscles.  New research suggests that getting a dose of caffeine before working out could reduce sore muscles afterwards.</p>
<p>The ability to forgo muscle soreness was demonstrated by both coffee drinkers and non-coffee drinkers.</p>
<p>The small study put 25 physically fit college-age men through rigorous workouts.  About half the men normally consumed little to no caffeine while the other half normally consumed the equivalent of 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day.</p>
<p>Researchers had the men pedal on a stationary bike for two high-intensity, 30-minute sessions. For one session, the participants were given a caffeine dose equivalent to about 2 to 3 cups of coffee.  For the other session the men go a placebo pill.</p>
<p>In general, men who got the caffeine had less thigh-muscle pain than those who got the the placebo.  Since the study included both regular coffee drinkers and non-drinkers, the results suggest that people may not develop a tolerance to the pain-reducing impact of caffeine.</p>
<p>On one occasion, the men were given a dose of caffeine equivalent to two to three cups of coffee one hour before the workout; on the other, they were given a placebo pill instead.</p>
<p>In general, the researchers found, the men reported less thigh-muscle pain with caffeine compared with placebo. Since there was no difference between habitual caffeine consumers and non-consumers, people may not build up a tolerance to the pain-dampening effects of caffeine.</p>
<p>Researchers surmise that caffeine may limit muscle pain by blocking the effects of adenosine, a chemical that&#8217;s released in response to inflammation.  So if you&#8217;re about to tackle a new or tough workout, especially one that you&#8217;ve experienced muscle pain from in the past, consider drinking a shot of caffeine before you start.</p>
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