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Tsunade x Gym Part 2 - thanks 4 the great feedback!

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How can I make unhealthy food choices less tempting?

How can I make unhealthy food choices less tempting?

How to Make Unhealthy Food Choices Less Tempting

Healthy snacks

Healthy snacks are an excellent choice to keep at home or in the car, making unhealthy food choices less appealing. By keeping healthy snacks on hand, you'll avoid picking up junk food when you're in the mood for one. Also, by carrying healthy snacks with you when you're at work or school, you're less likely to reach for the vending machine to grab a sugary treat. Many of us don't have the time to prepare healthy meals or snacks.

When choosing healthy snacks, remember that variety is a powerful stimulant when it comes to consumption. We eat what is in front of us, so it's important to rotate the selection over time. For example, if you keep snacks in a bowl that contains several different colors, you're more likely to eat them than if you keep them in one bowl. If you can keep the variety rotating throughout the week, you'll decrease the number of unhealthy snacks that you consume. Another tip to keep unhealthy snacks out of sight is to keep healthy snacks near the door.

Avoiding grocery shopping when you are hungry

Avoiding grocery shopping when you are hungry can help you make healthy food choices less tempting. When you are hungry, you listen to your stomach instead of your brain, which is more likely to make you buy high-calorie foods. Instead, go grocery shopping after you have eaten a balanced meal.

It is common to overspend when grocery shopping on an empty stomach. In addition to increasing your overall grocery budget, shopping while hungry also increases the temptation to buy more high-calorie food. You also have a hard time resisting less healthy items when you are hungry, which makes it difficult to stay away from them. If possible, avoid grocery shopping while you are hungry, and eat a small snack before you go shopping.

Avoiding salty foods

If you are constantly craving junk food, try cutting down on salty snacks. The body craves certain tastes and textures and you might even feel like you're failing at your diet if you give in to temptation. Instead, cut back on portion sizes and eat less often, so you don't feel so tempted by junk food. Soon you'll find you're not craving the same things as you did before.

Most of the sodium found in our diet comes from processed foods. Nevertheless, you can find fresh foods that are low in sodium. Check the labels carefully for the amount of salt in the meat and fish you eat. Bread is a major source of sodium, so you should limit your intake of it. Also, try to buy fresh vegetables instead of frozen or canned ones. You can also ask for reduced-sodium versions of packaged foods or pick lower-sodium options.

Removing yourself from easy access to unhealthy foods

In order to make unhealthy food choices less tempting, you can remove yourself from places where you can find the unhealthy foods you crave. For example, removing yourself from your home from a supermarket or other place where you can easily purchase unhealthy foods can help you resist the urge to buy unhealthy foods. Another way to make unhealthy food choices less tempting is to pack a healthy lunch for work or school. You can also pack a packed lunch and take it with you when you go out to do errands. You can also plan a menu for the week ahead of time and head to the grocery store with a list of ingredients. Having a meal plan and a list of ingredients will help you avoid making unhealthy food choices.

Reminding yourself of why you're trying to live a healthy lifestyle

It can be tempting to eat unhealthy food, especially when you're on a diet. To resist the urge to eat unhealthy food, keep unhealthy foods out of sight. This may require getting rid of the junk foods you usually have at home. You should also make sure to avoid temptation at work and at home.

Think about why you want to live a healthy lifestyle. It can help you stay motivated. Remind yourself of the long-term benefits of eating a healthy diet. It's important to remember that a poor diet can shorten your life.

When you need help from a nutritionist and body trainer, contact Ike Cella. He can help you.

Ike Cella Nutrition Coaching

7891 S 6100 W

West Jordan, UT 84081

(801) 643-3878

[soulsilvers]

gotta sketch skye the newly hatched reguri baby w her eyes open too.... 🐣

[kashmimo]

Alola Grlf doodles

[tailsdollr]

it's Halloween

[wyvernity]

wip posting just to get something out there, and it's def a mixed bag!! the only thing more inconsistent than my posting schedule is my art style RIP

[creatively-cosmic]

i wanted to draw something different today soooo. i went n scrounged up a buncha pokepastas that ive read/pokepasta ocs ive seen around recently (mostly via mutuals)! ill tag creators and link sources under the cut, and ramble a little abt my thoughts... ^^

if anyone wants me to untag or remove their stuff from this btw let me know i didnt ask i kinda just. started doodling.

also half of yall i either never followed or only Just did i need 2 remedy that. ive been observing yalls stuff from a distance i keep forgetting to Press the Fucking Button is all

Your Friend Silver (Elias) by @uuberwachen ! this was such an INSANELYYY well written story and it stuck with me for DAYS. it really slots in the space in my mind that holds the classics and the twists and stuff with it genuinely got me. i cant recommend it enough if anyone who sees it hasnt read it yet. i got so excited when i saw a dedicated ask blog went up. i wish i werent scared of sending in questions to those things

Pixel Blue: 3DS VIRTUAL CONSOLE (2016) by @calybunz ! ahhh this was such a cool one to read! id see updates on it incidentally n i can tell a lot of work went into it- it was definitely worth it! its well written with a lot of heart.. maybe im just a sucker for stories that focus on a sympathetic blue.. the ending made me so SAD dude what the fuck. though my favorite parts were probably the dream sequences- godd the imagery of it all was fantastic!

Nuzlight (Mia) at @nuzlight-mia ! this is one i dont know much about yet, but her personality and design really captivated me when i first saw her! she seems like such a sweetheart and i look forward to getting to see more of her :3 i feel so bad for her situation.. the story n concept are all so interesting!

Missing Numbers (Green) at @themissingnumbers ... is our thing but green is hells (@hells1nfern0 ) dude that i have no sway in so. whatever. im unwell about him im excited for more to be revealed abt him :] i cant really say more than that since i know his secrets

FIRE RED FREE DOWNLOAD (Infected/Abandoned RED) by @aibouart ... another one i saw the design of first and was just IMMEDIATELY struck by. i love when stories twist in-universe things that're generally treated as normal and mundane and use its horror potential! a parasect parasite outbreak where the protagonist gets infected by that and ends up full of mushrooms...? thats the kinda shit i love to see >:)

Jack by @sparklingdemon ! cool ass design ive been wanting to draw and a cool concept to go with- the creepyblack protagonist as a grinning-reaper type where the ghost is an extension of him rules. i also loveee when designs utilize the fossil missingno stuff!! kabutops's arms lend themselves REALLY well to being a scythe

Glitchy Red: Retold by @lycankeyy / @glitchyred (idk which blog youd rather have tagged sorry). so i saw this when the official ao3 repost went up or got mentioned or something and it. really. resonated with me. like its hard to put my thoughts into coherent words, other than i had to just. Lay Down for the rest of the night after reading it and just feel whatever emotions struck me. it cut really deep but honestly- that's just fantastic. it's not often that i read something that makes me feel as viscerally as this rewrite did, and i have nothing but adoration for it because of that (we do have the plural bias which doesnt help regarding this lol). in my mind this is the definitive version of glitchy red.

Sanctuary AU (Aster) by @possiblyfunny . ANYWAYS ON A LIGHTER NOTE i fucking love aster more than i can put into words. given we get tagged in almost every piece of him that goes up its always such a delight to see and learn more about him! id been planning to draw him for months at this point but only just got around to it haha -v-" i look forward to seeing more abt the sanctuary au! please continue to tag me in those posts idc if it includes my guys or not i just care so much abt it

[scarnemo]

you pissed her off

[false-savior]

ough my toxic chain kieran take

i went the turbo cancer hunter route with this one

[c0stiffen]

Poor sticky butt Kieran after sitting on Hydrapple to get around Kitakami

Kieran and his caramelized dragon sailing around the region... Unfortunately the dragon isn't very fast, so it's basically like riding a snail.

Imagine that every time he appears in the DLC, he is riding Hydrapple and progressively becomes more and more caramelized? And more slow?

[captainhawky88-blog]

Sakura x Gym Part 2

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Is it possible to have a slow metabolism for life?

Is it possible to have a slow metabolism for life?

The answer to this question is not simple. The problem lies in a condition called hypothyroidism. Thyroid glands are responsible for regulating metabolism, and if they're not functioning properly, the body's metabolism slows down. While this condition can be difficult to diagnose, doctors can usually detect underactive thyroid glands through blood tests. Once diagnosed, the underactive thyroid can be treated with medications.

Normal metabolic rate

Although there is no scientific consensus regarding the relationship between normal metabolic rate and lifespan, there are some indications that the two may be negatively correlated. In 1908, Rubner observed that large animals had lower RMRs, while smaller animals' product of metabolism per gram remained constant throughout their lifespan. This finding was the basis for the rate of living theory, as well as the free radical damage theory, which suggests that high metabolic rates are associated with greater oxidative stress.

Depending on the type of food, a person's BMR can increase or decrease. In adulthood, the average adult gains about 1 to 2 pounds per year. As a result, a person's basal metabolic rate can rise or fall by as much as 3%. Approximately 20 percent of a human's energy expenditure comes from physical activity, while the other 10% comes from thermogenesis. This process involves the metabolism of oxygen, coenzymes, and macronutrients.

Genetics

The relationship between genetics and a slow metabolism was first noticed by Thomas Hunt Morgan in 1915. He raised fruit flies with mutant genes and observed that these fruit flies had lower metabolic rates. He also noticed that some mutations never appeared, and was unable to explain why. Geneticists Carthew and Amaral think the answer lies in feedback control, a mechanism that allows complex systems to adapt to their environment to meet the desired response.

However, the evidence supporting this theory is mixed. Some scientists argue that genetics are a factor in a slow metabolism, but this is not the entire story. There are other reasons for a slow metabolism, including an underactive thyroid gland.

Calorie restriction

Calorie restriction has been linked to a lower risk of age-related diseases and a reduced oxidative stress level. This means that people with slow metabolisms have fewer free radicals and less damage to their organs. While it is impossible to reverse age-related diseases entirely, the calorie restriction can help slow your basal metabolism and extend your life.

A randomized trial, CALERIE, looked at the effects of calorie restriction on both metabolism and oxidative stress in healthy people. Researchers randomly assigned 53 non-obese people to a calorie restriction group and a control group. Those who reduced their calories achieved an average loss of 20 pounds. The control group maintained their weight.

Sleep

A recent study looked at sleep and metabolism in more than 130,000 adults. The results showed that those who slept less than six hours a night had a higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome, a condition in which one's body has problems controlling its metabolism. Metabolic syndrome includes issues like high glucose levels and high blood pressure. One-third of the men who did not sleep enough had metabolic syndrome.

Sleep and metabolism are both vital to the health of the body. During normal sleep, our metabolic rate drops by up to 15%. Our basal metabolic rate (BMR) constitutes more than 80% of our body's daily energy needs. During waking hours, the body's metabolic rate is at its highest. The BMR is lower in the NREM phase of sleep and intermediate in REM sleep.

When you need help from a nutritionist and body trainer, contact Ike Cella. He can help you.

Ike Cella Nutrition Coaching

7891 S 6100 W

West Jordan, UT 84081

(801) 643-3878

[jeynearrynofthevale]

[burntwaffle12]

Chronobug

WHO ELSE IS EXCITED FOR CHRONOBUG?

I gave it a go to what I think would be a cool design for Chronobug in the upcoming London special. I tried to take inspo from y2k and some futuristic elements to play with the time aspect of the bunny. What are you most excited for the specia?

[abirddogmoment]

wow eternally grateful to Mav for fixing something in me (the deep-seated anxiety of being embarrassed in public) by being the most best boy (the most endearingly embarrassing animal to ever go in public)

[trapangeles]

Kendrick Lamar’s "Squabble Up": A Visual Masterpiece of Cultural References and Homage

Kendrick Lamar has once again cemented his place as a visionary artist with the release of his "Squabble Up" music video. Packed with cultural nods, historical tributes, and impactful cameos, the video is a layered exploration of Black culture, West Coast pride, and hip-hop legacy. Here’s a deep dive into the elements that make this visual a masterpiece.

1. Ice-T's Power Album Cover

Kendrick pays homage to Ice-T’s 1988 album Power, one of the foundational pieces of West Coast rap history. By referencing this album, Kendrick honors a pioneer who paved the way for artists to merge raw storytelling with mainstream appeal.

2. David Hammons’ “African-American Flag”

The reinterpretation of the U.S. flag by David Hammons, featuring red, black, and green colors, symbolizes Black identity and resilience. Kendrick’s inclusion of this flag is a nod to empowerment, heritage, and the ongoing fight for equality.

3. Soul Train Scramble Boards

Kendrick incorporates the scramble boards made famous by Soul Train, the iconic Black dance and music show. This nostalgic reference celebrates Black excellence and the cultural impact of the show, which gave countless artists a platform.

4. Trunk Boiz “Scraper Bike” Video

The video nods to the 2007 “Scraper Bike” video by Trunk Boiz, a Bay Area anthem celebrating creativity and individuality. This homage reflects regional pride and highlights how grassroots movements have shaped urban culture.

5. Menace II Society Reference

The tricycle scene is a direct reference to the 1993 urban classic Menace II Society. This moment reminds viewers of the gritty realities of inner-city life and ties Kendrick’s storytelling to a legacy of authentic cinema.

6. Isaac Hayes’ Black Moses Album Cover

Kendrick recreates the cover of Isaac Hayes’ 1971 album Black Moses. This nod pays tribute to a soul music legend whose work represented strength, vulnerability, and empowerment.

7. The Roots’ "The Next Movement" Video

Visual parallels to The Roots’ 1999 “The Next Movement” video highlight Kendrick’s connection to progressive hip-hop storytelling, showing his appreciation for fellow innovators.

8. Nate Dogg Tribute

Kendrick subtly honors West Coast legend Nate Dogg, whose smooth hooks defined an era of hip-hop. This tribute ties the video to the golden age of West Coast rap and acknowledges Nate Dogg’s lasting influence on the culture.

9. “Jesus Saves Gangsters Too” Outreach Ministry

This reference to the grassroots ministry founded in 2000 emphasizes themes of redemption and transformation. By including this, Kendrick underscores his message that no one is beyond saving.

10. Statue of a Black Panther

A striking statue of a Black Panther symbolizes resistance, unity, and empowerment. This imagery connects Kendrick’s work to the legacy of the Black Panther Party and its role in advocating for justice.

11. Ese’s Partying Scene

Kendrick includes a scene of Ese’s partying, highlighting the intersection of Black and Chicano cultures in L.A. This moment is a celebration of diversity and community, integral to the West Coast lifestyle.

12. Big and Curvy Women Dancing

The inclusion of big and curvy women dancing challenges societal beauty standards and celebrates body positivity. Kendrick has long been an advocate for authenticity, and this scene is a bold statement of inclusivity and empowerment.

13. Dog Trainer Bitten by a Pitbull

The scene of a pitbull biting its handler carries layered symbolism. It could represent the struggle between control and rebellion or speak to the unpredictability and survival instincts that define life in the streets.

14. Westside Traffic’s Hoover Stomp

Schoolboy Q’s artist Westside Traffic performs the Hoover Stomp, bringing raw, authentic energy to the video. This moment is a vibrant nod to L.A. street culture and its unique contributions to hip-hop.

15. Storm DeBarge’s Stunning Moves

Choreographer and dancer Storm DeBarge brings dynamic energy to the video with her captivating performance, further showcasing Kendrick’s commitment to highlighting Black artistry.

16. Black Panther Movie Connection

Kendrick subtly nods to his work on the Black Panther movie soundtrack. This acknowledgment reinforces his role as a cultural leader bridging the worlds of art, music, and activism.

17. Cameos from L.A. Stars

The video features appearances by Taz Arnold, G Perico, RJMrLA, and Cuzzos, bringing together a community of creatives who embody the vibrant spirit of L.A.’s music scene.

A Celebration of Culture and Legacy

From its rich cultural references to powerful imagery and standout cameos, Kendrick Lamar’s "Squabble Up" is a layered visual masterpiece. It’s not just a music video—it’s a celebration of resilience, identity, and the enduring legacy of hip-hop.

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