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Pilates, a simple and effective workout for the body, mind and the soul
The great benefits of Pilates include:
- Body alignment
- Body shape
- Flexibility
- Mental alertness
- Muscle tone
- Posture
- Renewed energy
- Slimming effects
- Stress relief and management
Stress is something which can lead to considerable problems in future. The most important problem related to stress is that it is not taken seriously and hence it is allowed to take its toll. However, latest medical advancements put much emphasis of stress and ways of relieving stress.
Some ways of Stress Relief:
- A hot bubble bath
- A pampering pedicure or a facial
- A retreat in your bedroom with a good book
- A Cocktail
Food Choices for Young Women
Teenage girls of today are always preoccupied with their weight. Teenage girls need fewer calories than teenage boys but they too grow until about age 16. Hence, consuming enough calories is very important.
A healthful diet for teenagers
- Four or more servings of milk, cheese or yogurt per day
- Four to six ounces of meat, fish, poultry or dried beans
- Three servings of vegetables; two servings of fruit
- At least six servings of grain products
Guidelines for Reducing Dietary Fat
Reducing dietary fat is not about going on a diet; rather, it is about changing the way you eat. So, no need to cut out dietary fat all at once. Start by switching to milk instead of cream, then switching to low-fat mayonnaise on your sandwiches and so on.
If you enjoy certain low-fat foods, make them staples of your diet. List your favorite high-fat foods and find a way to substitute low-fat versions for some of them.
Buy a nutritional guide that lists the fat content of each food and use it to calculate how many grams of fat you consume each day.
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