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The Maasai Mara, Africas Crown Jewel Posted By :

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600
Kenya is not renowned as the land of safari for nothing. Apart from breathtaking scenery, miles of scorching white sandy beaches, welcoming people, numerous game parks and reserves and wildlife, there is the Maasai Mara. They say you havent been on safari till youve been to the Mara.

The Mara is arguably Africas crown jewel in terms of wildlife. The Maasai word Mara means spotted in English perhaps referring to the countless wild animals that dot this gently undula...

Keeping Hot On Winter Vacations Posted By : Vince J. Paxton

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400
For many who live in areas that see a lot of snow in the wintertime, it is a time of year that they try to stay inside as much as possible and avoid the elements. However, what if the elements were not so cold? Just because it is winter in one region does not mean it is winter everywhere else! While your home may be frozen, there are plenty of places that are warm enough for a relaxing outdoor vacation.

One of the best vacations to take to escape the cold north is a cruisi...

Six Things to Do in the Rocky Mountain West Posted By : David H Urmann

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600
The Rocky mountain west is made up of the states Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Nevada and Utah. Although these places are well known for for their incredible beauty there are a large number of aspects of this area that people do not often explore but are warrant a visit. If you have the time and inclination then add some of these to your list of activities when you next visit this area.

Camping for fun Posted By : ron

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600
Camping is unfinished without a campfire, think of that sweet sound of a crackling fire, the mild orange glow and the woody scent of smoke.Theres nothing like a campfire to make camping memorable and complete.Camping can be in the form of reunions and retreats. Camping can be double the fun if its a class reunion or friends get together.No matter how much fun we have, keeping the environment and the surrounding clean after the camp is very important.

Choosing Casual Clothes Posted By : frankwoodford

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500
This article looks into the options out there for casual street wear. It examines many different available modern brands and styles as well as comparing similar products from different brands ranges. It will also give advice on where to purchase these brands and items and what to look for in a website selling clothes to ensure you do not get counterfeit goods.

Leisure Activities In Pattaya Thailand Posted By :

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500
Besides beaches, shopping centers and night-life, Pattaya also offers a great number of interesting sports and other activities for foreigner, especially those who plan to have a long stay in Pattaya. Here are some of interesting activities.

Water sports such as parasailing, sailing, snorkeling, diving, and swimming.

For parasailing, the boats will pick you up from the Bali Hi Pier and take you out to the pontoons where instruction to novices and experts alike will be g...

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Atkins Pre Maintenance Phase



After experiencing the Induction and OWL phases of the Atkins diet, your next step is to enter the pre-maintenance phase. This phase will set you up for a lifetime of healthy and balanced eating and living. You should begin this phase as you come within 5 to 10 pounds of your target weight goal. Your weight loss will be slowed down even further but it is for a purpose. You want to learn the practices and habits that will determine your long-term success.

In the OWL phase, you will be adding carbohydrate grams to your daily count in the increment of 5 grams per week. During pre-maintenance you will increase that to 10 grams per week. As long as you are continuing to shed weight (no matter how slowly it is coming off) you will continue to add grams. Ideally, toward the end of the pre-maintenance phase you will be losing less than one pound per week.

According to the Atkins book, you should continue this phase until you get to your goal weight and can maintain it for a month. This process may take anywhere from 1 to 3 months. Your goal is to reach a state called �carbohydrate equilibrium.� This is your ideal carbohydrate intake and it will cause you to maintain your weight perfectly.

During pre-maintenance you�ll get to try a wider variety of foods. Make sure to introduce new foods slowly and increase your carbohydrate intake at a measured pace. Don�t add 20 or 30 carb grams a week. Measuring out the increases in increments of 10 will give you a better idea of your personal carbohydrate count. Knowing this number will help set you up for long term weight management.

Make sure to check with a carbohydrate counter resource book or a trusted website before you add a new food to your diet. Some examples of 10 carbohydrate gram foods include 1/3 of a cup of legumes, � an apple, � cup of potatoes and � cup of plain oatmeal. These foods can be included on a daily basis, and then increased the next week.

Pre-maintenance is not a perfect process. It takes a delicate balance of carbohydrate counting and exercise to slow weight loss yet still move it forward. You�ll need to pay even closer attention than you have before to make sure that your carb gram increase is not resulting in an increase in weight. There is a fine line between gaining, maintaining and losing, and during pre-maintenance you are trying to find out just exactly where that line is.

If you aren�t able to add carbohydrates without stalling your weight loss, you may have a high metabolic resistance. You will benefit from increasing your exercise regimen to get your metabolism burning at a higher level. For you, the pre-maintenance phase will resemble OWL more closely.

Some people do a variation on pre-maintenance that allows them to have a treat once a week. Instead of adding 10 grams per day, they allow themselves a 20 to 30-carbohydrate gram treat a few times a week. Examples of the treat could be a piece of a fruit or a serving of sweet potatoes. A glass of white wine or beer also qualifies for this treat. This is a fun way to reward yourself and still be on the plan.
Yet another way to do pre-maintenance is to average out your carbohydrate intake for the week. Since life is sometimes unpredictable, it can be helpful to have a bit of flexibility in your eating plan. For example, if your current carbohydrate level is at 70 grams, you can limit yourself to 50 grams one day. Then the next day, you can splurge a bit on a meal and have 90 grams for that day. However, only follow this method if it doesn�t create carbohydrate cravings. Sometimes excess carb grams on one day can make you crave them even more the next day.

The pre-maintenance phase will give you the tools for long-term success. By learning to slowly increase your carbohydrate grams, you�ll have a better hold on the amount of carbohydrates that is right for you.

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