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Do you know the Chinese translation for Ephedra? If not, you are embarrassing.

26 Apr

We have written extensively about ephedra vs ephedrine and the Chinese origins of ephedra.  We at EphedraOutlet.com are curious people and wanted to know what the Chinese translation for ephedra was.  Why?  We have no idea, these are just the ideas that pop into our heads while looking out our beautiful Austin office building day dreaming about our next run in the park or boating adventure.

So according to Google Translate here are some common phrases that we use in everyday life talking to customers, each other, and the mirror.

Ephedra =  麻黃

Best customer service on Earth = 地球上最好的客戶服務

Our number #1 product is Green Stinger = 我們的頭號產品是綠色毒刺

Party on Wayne = 在韋恩黨

Obviously I have no idea if any of these translations are right so if any Chinese customers are out there and want to correct us feel free.   And if you want to get really crazy and submit a video of you saying the Chinese version of these four sayings I will give you a million dollars.  Just kidding!  But we will give you some kind of awesome prize pack for a video submission in Chinese because that would just make us awesome.  Next language on the agenda is Latin so brush up everyone.

 
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Wristband Motivation

06 Dec

Everyone needs a little extra motivation right?  And who knows more about the motivation they need then the person putting in the effort?  That’s why we are asking you to come up with an amazing slogan, quote, or phrase to put on our brand new wristbands.  Not only will the winning quote go on our wristbands for thousands of people to read, but you will win a $100 gift card from EphedraOutlet.com.

Some of you may be wondering why we are doing this.  We get hundreds of calls a month from people with very similar issues and similar goals.  They want to lose weight, and they are struggling to do it.  We have found one of the keys behind weight loss is motivation.  Motivation to go for a walk in during the sleepy winter months, motivation to say no to that second serving of dessert, or motivation to not go on that midnight binge.

We think these wristbands can have an amazing effect on your motivation level.  Don’t just wear it and forget about it though.  We have two ways to stay motivated using these wristbands.

  1.  Set up a schedule to read the quote on the wristband and remind yourself why you are trying to lose weight.  Maybe it’s to impress someone, do better at a sport, live longer, or just feel better (and you will!).  If you do this daily you are much more likely to avoid the pitfalls that keep you from losing weight.
  2. Make it a game.  Start with your wristband on your left wrist.   Make a commitment to your exercise and diet plan.  Every time you miss a workout or have an unscheduled cheat meal, move the wristband to your right wrist.  This signifies that you messed up.  Hold yourself accountable!  After your next workout or walk move it back to your left wrist and start over again.

 

We look forward to seeing your awesome suggestions to go on our brand new wristbands!  Make our decision tough for us and feel free to leave multiple suggestions.  Just leave a comment on this blog post containing your idea and you will be entered into the contest.

 
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Food Pyramid Replaced by Food Plate

03 Jun

 
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Foods to Fight Stress

01 Jun

Everyone has their own little quirks for dealing with stress.  Maybe you take a walk or listen to music to mellow out.  While these are both great ways to deal with stress, you may find it handy that there are a few foods you can eat that also help you get through the day!

An article from Men’s Health talks about 7 foods that fight stress, but I listed the 7 step short version (made into a story) for those who are too stressed to click another link.

  1. Let’s say you are stuck in traffic or in a highly annoying situation that you cannot control.  For this type of scenario, it is suggested that a skim-milk chai latte and half a bagel with cream cheese will provide some energy and make you less cranky.
  2. Now that you have made it to work after the long hour wait in traffic, you need to prepare for your BIG presentation to your boss.  Feeling a little nervous?  Having the glass of milk will help calm your body, so you can proceed like a pro!
  3. After your awesome presentation, your boss invites you to lunch.  Palms sweating, you flip though the menu trying to decide on what to eat.  It is suggested that eating a salad with chicken or fish will actually help feel better and less nervous.
  4. The lunch went well, but your boss asked you to to present another presentation to a major client.  After returning to work, you start to feel sick and overcome with stress.  Surprisingly, having some Peanut M&Ms will help keep you focused, so dig out those dollars and head to the vending machine. Read the rest of this entry »
 
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Portion Control Help

31 May

Ever find yourself confused with how much food equals one serving?  It can be difficult to decipher proper food portions, especially since portions seem to be getting bigger and bigger.  Many of the big chain restaurants are dishing out double or even triple the recommend portion sizes making it difficult to keep yourself at a healthy weight.

Luckily, WebMD has created a super simple guide to follow so you will always serve up the correct portion sizes.  The guide compares food to objects like a baseball, golf ball, deck of cards, etc.  They also offer PDF versions that you can keep with you as a quick reference wherever you are.  It’s pretty nifty, so check them out!

 
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Top 4 Benefits of Yellow Bullet

25 May

Yellow Bullet is known as the one of the best fat burner and energizer pills on the market.  If you are looking to lose those last few annoying pounds or just want an awesome energy boost, Yellow Bullet will provide the results you have been searching for!

  1. Provides improved energy and endurance
  2. Boosts metabolism for faster weight loss
  3. Suppresses your appetite
  4. Enhances concentration and alertness

    If you are looking for a serious pill that gives serious results try Yellow Bullet today by visiting EphedraOutlet.com!

     
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    Can Crossing your Arms Relieve Pain?

    23 May

    A recent article TIME article explored the bizarre claim that crossing your arms will actually prevent pain.  How does it work?  Studies have shown that by crossing your arms it “confused the brain by interrupting the processing of information incoming from multiple regions.”  While this method has not been proven to alleviate extreme pain, it might be a quick fix for minor aches.

    Read the full article:  Why Crossing Your Arms Helps Kills Pain

     
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    Is sitting too much making you fat?

    20 May

    Ever wonder why two people can eat the same exact things but one loses weight or stays fit while the other gains weight?  Sure, metabolism could be a factor.  But there could be other factor’s too. Maybe one works 40+ hours in an office environment.  Even worse, maybe they work 40+ hours and only get up from their computer once or twice a day.  Check out this NY Time article on the lethal effects of sitting too much.

    http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/17/magazine/mag-17sitting-t.html?_r=1

    DR. LEVINE’S MAGIC UNDERWEAR resembled bicycle shorts, black and skintight, but with sensors mounted on the thighs and wires running to a fanny pack. The look was part Euro tourist, part cyborg. Twice a second, 24 hours a day, the magic underwear’s accelerometers and inclinometers would assess every movement I made, however small, and whether I was lying, walking, standing or sitting.

    Read the rest of this entry »

     
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    How to Lose Weight on the Job

    18 May

    CareerBuilder conducted a survey “from February 21 through March 10, 2011 among more than 5,600 workers” to see how many people have been “trading doughnuts for carrot sticks” at work.  The results of the survey stated “18% of workers report they’ve lost weight in their current jobs…”  Sounds like a pretty so –so number considering that “forty- three percent of workers said they have gained weight in their current job…”

    Sadly, neither of those statistics are shocking to me.  You hear of more and more people who are either unhappy with their job or just plain overworked, which can lead to some pretty poor eating habits.  In fact, nearly 55% of American’s are unhappy with their jobs, which I’m sure isn’t very surprising to hear.

    So, how does one become part of that coveted 18%?  Below are a few easy tips you can use to shed pounds while at work. Read the rest of this entry »

     
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    Reversing Obesity by Flipping a “Switch”

    16 May

    Obesity has been a growing issue around the world with 1 in 10 adults suffering from the disease.  Even more alarming are the statistics on childhood obesity.  Upwards of 33% of children and adolescents are obese. Obesity has been on the rise since the 80’s and does not seem to be going down any time soon.  Many assume obesity is caused by overeating and general laziness, which many times can be true, but a new study out of London sheds new insight on the issue.

    A group of British researchers have recently reported a link between our genes and our weight, among other metabolic diseases like diabetes.  They found by making a few changes to the “master regulator gene,” it “can cause a cascade of other metabolic effects in other genes.” Read the rest of this entry »

     
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