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Top 10 Tricks To Lose Weight While Sitting Down Posted: 14 Dec 2012 10:12 PM PST Page1 2 In spite of all fitness campaigns and the effort to raise awareness about the negative consequences of obesity, most of us still spend way too much time sitting down. While a great number of people are forced to sit down for extended periods due to the nature of their job, there is also a portion of the population which can be classified as lazy folks. However, a sedentary lifestyle is one of the main reasons why so many individuals are gaining weight nowadays. Not to worry though, as we will present you several great tricks that will stimulate your metabolisms and burn some calories while doing nothing. It is important to note that you should not view the following tips as a replacement for exercise and a healthy diet. Overall, they represent a means of increasing your calorie burning potential.   1. Replace the office chair Granted, organizational psychologists all agree that the ergonomic office chairs contribute to increased employee productivity. However, if you are trying to shed some pounds and do not have any back problems, then a suggestion is to replace the chair with alternatives that stimulate weight loss for an hour per day. The perfect example in this direction is the stability ball, as it requires you to use most of the core muscle just to sit down and helps tone your abs and back muscles at the same time.   2. Keep the temperature in your office low Did you know that the body consumes a lot of calories just to keep warm? If you have your own office, then a solution to help you burn more calories is to maintain the temperature within low, yet comfortable levels. Even though this theory has not been confirmed through scientific means beyond any shadow of a doubt, clinical research shows that when people are cold, the body starts sucking fat out of the rest of the body to fuel its needs (brown fat tissue hypothesis).   3. Drink plenty of water This is by far the easiest way to ensure a higher amount of calories burned: by staying hydrated (drinking plenty of water) you are making sure that all bodily functions are working at optimal levels. Research performed so far suggests that you need to ingest a sufficient amount of fluids so that you urinate once an hour. (Aha, I think you realize the importance since you are reaching for a bottle of water now while reading this article!)   4. Never refuse a coffee break If you love coffee and “wake-me-up” drinks in general, then you should take the infamous coffee break whenever possible. Coffee and caffeinated drinks in general are known for their ability to boost the metabolic rate. However, not all such beverages are created equal and some of them – flavored drinks in general – contain more sugar than you should have during a normal day. At the same time, you should refrain from drinking too much caffeine if you are not hydrated, as that will slow down your metabolism.   5. Laugh more Even though work in general is more likely to get you stressed, you should do your best to smile and laugh more. Laughing causes the heart rate to rise by at least 10% and, as a consequence, increases your metabolic rate so that you will continue to burn calories further on. In addition, laughter is the best medicine against stress and it associated symptoms.     Page1 2 Related Posts: Top 10 Reasons Why Chocolate Is Your Friend And Not Foe Top 10 Most Popular Uses Of Cognac Top 10 Calorie Bombs Served In Restaurants Top 10 Popular Food Myths Top 10 Ways To Prevent Prostate Cancer

Top 10 Gadgets to Consider for this Holiday Season Posted: 13 Dec 2012 11:13 PM PST Page1 2 The holiday season brings happiness, fun and loads of laughter. And the festive holiday season adds something more by bringing together the whole family, providing the opportunity to spend time with loved ones. For young and old alike, the holiday season brings gifts and showers them with abundant joy. Do you like to surprise your loved ones with modern gadgets? If yes, you need to understand that picking a particular item from the long list of electronic gadgets is hectic. To make your job easy, I have put together some popular gadgets that everyone will go crazy about.   1. iPhone 5 Apple's products sell like hotcakes, and this holds true for iPhone 5 as well. This device has already managed to grab about 22% of media attention. This phone was released in October and many are still exploring it. But that doesn't mean it should not feature in the gift list. Siri, the built-in assistant operates on voice commands and this feature is found in iPhone 5. Other interesting features include the dual-core chip, 8 MP camera, video recording in HD, retina display, AirPlay, FaceTime and AirPrint. Everyone aspires to own an iPhone 4S, and there is no doubt that this is the best gift that anyone can get.   2. Kindle Fire Amazon is still basking in the success of its product Kindle Fire. This is another device that many are looking to own. This is a budget tablet targeting people who like to own a tablet without digging a hole in their pockets. Kindle Fire runs on Android OS and so, thousands of apps can be downloaded and enjoyed. The built-in storage capacity is up to 8GB and can be extended with the help of an additional memory card with increased capacity. Kindle Fire offers a battery life of 8 hours when reading continuously and 7.5 hours when playing videos. If anyone in your family or friends is an avid reader, give them the comfort of using the world's greatest library anytime, anywhere right at their fingertips.   3. Apple iPad 2 Tablet This iPad comes with a 64GB capacity and is built-in with Wi-Fi and 3G. The iPad 2 tablet is packed with advanced features and the Multi-Touch screen is a unique feature. It also comes with plenty of apps designed for several purposes. This tablet is packed with a large LED-backlit display and an Apple designed powerful chip. The apps that come with this device can perform several tasks that can never be done in other devices.   4. Xbox 360 (Kinect Bundles) Xbox 360 might be an old gadget, but this game console is still a fast moving product. It is in demand, and if you have children at home, this would be the best choice. You might be torn apart between Xbox 360 and PS3, but Xbox 360 will be the better choice. They offer exclusive games, better graphics and a multiplayer experience. However, one has to accept that the specifications are a little bad, but still developers find it easy to design games for Xbox 360. It can also be used as a Blu-ray player. Though Kinect and Playstation move prove competition, Xbox 360 remains the favorite of hard core gamers. You can also watch movies and make video conferences.   5. BlackBerry PlayBook BlackBerry PlayBook might not have played well in the market but that does not stop customers from purchasing this device. Keeping in mind that BlackBerry was once the pioneer in this industry, there are a bunch of people who remain loyal. This device comes at discounted rates and if you like to gift someone a tablet that costs less, this should be your pick. The reviews for this product might not be that interesting, but it is nice to own a tablet in a way.     Page1 2 Related Posts: Top Ten Mobile Phones Top 10 Smart Phones of 2010 Top 10 Modern Gadgets for 2009 Top 10 Tablet PC Top 10 Apple Apps Making Millions

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