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I’ve been battling with my weight ever sinceI stepped in my teens. I never thought it would be possible to lose more than 3 pounds in a month’s time, considering that I was an endomorph. I decided to go against the odds and stuck with a more disciplined routine. There are actually hundreds of ways to stay fit and healthy without needing to starve. It was a defining moment for me to know the when, what and how of dieting right.

Starting Wrong

Most people do it wrong, including myself before. I thought that embarking on a diet was like going on a special quest so I had to eat and drink and stay merry before the big first day. I practically stuffed myself with the fattiest and oiliest foods I could think of, believing that my tastebuds would not miss the flavors during the next several weeks. I set my collectible mantel clocks so that I’d wake up at 5:00 in the morning for my cardio.

My motives were good. However, I was not fine-tuning my body to really get ready for physical activity. Partying and eating so much a few days before only caused my body to crash and fall into starvation mode as soon as I skipped my primarymeal. My body was screaming at me to eat. I was shaking the whole day. Hitting the gym in the afternoon was worse, I had zero strength and had to stop in the middle of the set.

The Best Set Up

I consulted my best friend who asked for my Unique wall clocks in exchange for sound advice. He worked as a personal trainer in a popular gym near my house. From the moment I shared my initial plans, he immediately ordered me to stop everything I was doing and start planning right. Eating smaller frequentmeals per day was much better than one or two huge ones. Planning to exercise too much after being totally sedentary for years was also the best way to drive my body into overtraining, thereby sapping all remaining strength and preventing recovery.

He gave me an idealschedule which he described as realistic and practical. It was a routine that I could stick to regardless of how busy my work may be in some days. The foods included in the diet plan were also very convenient and easy to prepare so there was no way for me to skip meals. I was getting adequate protein and carbohydrates throughout the day. Workouts were much more intenseas the weeks wore on. During the first 2 weeks, I lost a total of 10 pounds, which I believe were mostly water.

Losing More Weight

I set my Nautical table clocks at home and the office so as not to forget any part of my routine. I’d also change things up every now and then to keep everything interesting and prevent boredom. Substituting activities and bringing new friends can make physical activity more fun and exciting. I also read morebooks on nutrition so my meals stayed tasty without compromising nutritional value. It’s been 4 months since I started on the routine and I’ve gone down from 220 to 182. Pretty amazing huh?

Some massage chairs claim to be made of leather, which sounds like a great luxury at first. However, there are two problems with this claim. First, most claims about leather chairs are actually only 30-40% leather, so this claim is rather misleading. Second, leather does not last when it comes to massage chairs. This is because the constant rolling, kneading, and pressing deforms the leather over time and leads to cracking and distortion of the material. A good massage chair uses a synthetic leather and is both appealing and functional. This material will not change over time, but is durable and pleasing to the eye.

My friend wants to buy it from me. I threw away the original box and all of the packing material. And we need to keep the cost down too. Help!

u p s sells boxes and ships stuff every where

if your friend wants the chair your friend can pay the shipping too

I have a bad back - so rather than have my husband rub my back every night, we aggreed to look into finding a nice massage chair that isn’t tacky. Heat, vibration, and rollers that move up and down would be nice. If anyone can find some good options - with links, etc, I would really appreciate it, especially if you can find one that is blue or khaki. There is 10 points for the best answer & options. Thank you!

My mom has one that we got at sharper image you might want to try there?

The charge is $1 per 3 minutes.

A lot of malls have them already.

Where else besides stores would be a good place to put one?

airport!!!

Someone told me something a long time ago abut having a salt bath, but I cant remember if it was episom salts or sea salts. I cant remember. My doctor told me to get it done, but I'm very sore today.(It was my first massage, and my muscles were extremily tight)
Thanks everybody.
I hope I dont have any bruising. My doctor said I should have a massage often, because of my chronic migraines, I hope it wont hurt all the time like this. I imagine it will get better as I get more.
Mojo your crazy LOL.

thats not uncommon, especially for your first massage. hopefully you wont have brusing. epsom salt bath is good, it will help along with the warm bath will relax your muscles. you can take advil or ibuprofin up to 800 mg every 4-6hr as long as you can take it. drink ALOT of water, you need to flush your system out, you probably have and will have a lot of toxins running through your body. try not to have as deep of a massage next time, start out a little slower and build up as you go along with your massages.

I understand that one is from Thailand and one is from Japan, but what are the essential differences? And which one will be better for removing tension from my upper back and neck?

While both types of massage are done on a mat lying on the floor, Shiatsu works the meridian points through accupressure. Thai works the body through yoga poses. Like art, everyone has their preferences. You really must try them ALL out to determine which massage is the most beneficial to you. There are over 250 different types of body work, all of which claim to relieve stress and tension everywhere.

Happy hunting!

I want to buy a good quality shiatsue massage chair cushion but I'm confused by the different ones. Homemedic seems to have many. I am looking to not spend more than $120.00 or close to that.

HoMedics Shiatsu Massage Cushion
http://www.lnt.com/sm-homedics-shiatsu-massage-cushion-black–pi-1439564.html

they also won a best award.

I bought my mom a 200 dollar massage gift certificate. She wants mostly her back. What does Shiatsu focus on mostly?

Shiatsu is the use of the fingers and hands to apply pressure to specific points on the body. These massages are performed fully clothed and often on a mat on the floor. Usually the goal is to balance the body as a whole with focus on specific problem areas.

If your mom is looking for a full body massage with deep focus on her back, she may want to look at a Swedish Massage based treatment. This kind of massage is more like what you see represented on tv or in photos of "massage".

Since massage is such an individual therapy, it can vary from one practioner to another. What one may call "Shiatsu" may be the genuine Japanese form, or it may be a westernized Shiatsu-based treatment. There really is no "wrong" way to massage, but it's easier to choose your treatment when you know exactly what to expect.

One of the absolute best ways to pick a massage is to speak with the practioner. Have your mom call the business you got the certificate to and just explain that she's trying to choose a treatment. All she needs to do is describe that she'd like a massage with a great deal of focus on her back. The business will be able to explain the treatment options and help her choose her favorite.

I live in North Idaho and am taking a Massage Therapy course in Washington. What are the requirements for massaging in Idaho? And what would I have to do to go about giving chair massage as a simple side job?

I know that you are not required to be licensed in Idaho, but I would like to know if there are ANY laws at all that would prevent me from doing this.

Thanks in advance!

Just need a business license. Then your ready to go.