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Natural Aphrodisiacs – Foods That Heat YOU Up!

FitBuff Blogger — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:31:31 +0000

Natural Aphrodisiacs! The word itself can send an itch of eagerness down your spine. All the way through the ages almost every culture has used an assortment of substances, usually herbal in source, to put some whiz into their love lives or in an endeavor to heal the impotent.

An aphrodisiac is basically a food, drug, scent or device that declares to perk up libido. It is tricky to verify or invalidate that aphrodisiacs help libido. The reality that someone uses something that seems to be an aphrodisiac has an influential impact on the mind. The consequences may be owing to psychological effects or the brain discharging certain chemicals to rouse the respective organs. The effects are so varied and indistinct that at this point of time, they can't be confirmed scientifically.

Plant aphrodisiacs consist of vegetables, fruits, nuts and grains. Some vegetables have shapes which are indicative to the mind's eye. They have thus been credited to add towards libido. The asparagus and artichoke are representative of these kinds of vegetables which are consumed in the conviction that they have extraordinary properties as implied by their exterior. Little is recognized about the chemical mechanism which performs as aphrodisiacs.

Celery is known to be full of androsterone. This is a male hormone that is capable to kindle the sexual provocation of females. All other vegetables like carrot, fennel and onion are presumed to be excellent for libido but fall short of scientific proof to support their claims.

For fruit aphrodisiacs, the banana tops the catalog. The chemical ingredients comprise of chelating minerals and the bromelain enzyme. These elements apparently advance male libido. However, there's deficiency of irrefutable proof to prop up this suggestion.

The pomegranate is a sign of fertility with its copious seeds. For the Chinese, the pomegranate represents affluence in a profuse household. The peach is a seductive fruit due to its shape and other distinctiveness. It has been credited with seductive traits but logically, it may be owing to the vitamins and minerals there in the fruit which add to the body's well-being. In the group of nuts, gingko nut is all the rage. This nut perks up blood circulation to the edges of the body, and helps in civilizing libido.

Consume grains like oats for your breakfast and familiarize the result by bedtime! Oats support the discharge of testorone in males to help libido.

Herbs and spices not only zing up your food but also your life. Basil, cardamon, clove, garlic, ginger, ginseng, pepper, asafetida and saw palmetto are all fine for adding a little flavor to your sex life.

No matter which ones you decide to employ, keep in mind that aphrodisiacs are to be consumed with a pinch of salt. If you accept them as true, it works.

What are some other natural aphrodisiacs that you've discovered?

What Women Look for in Men – 5 Tips and Tricks to Score Big!

FitBuff Brandon — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 13:00:42 +0000

First, we discussed women's favorite male body parts. Unfortunately, the fairer sex isn't quite as shallow as us guys.

So, even after you've gotten your physical body in shape, you still need to know more about what women look for in men. Don't worry, they aren't nearly as demanding as you might think.

Lucky for you, here is your own personal cheat sheet, so you can score a perfect 5 out of 5 on the first date pop quiz.

5 Things Women Look for in Men

Shaggy or snazzy. There's Ryan Seacrest-like metrosexuals, and there's Shaggy from Scooby-Doo. You want to be somewhere in between. Don't spend more time than she does getting ready, but at least make an effort to look like you care about the date.
Laughing her pants off. If you can make her laugh and have a good time, it's amazing how many screw-up's and stupid lines you can get away with.
It's just a rerun. Don't be like the last guy she dated or the next guy that's going to hit on her. Set yourself apart by showing her you "get it." Different is new. Different is fresh. Different is what she's looking for.
Beat the clock. It's fine to be unpredictable, spontaneous, and even mysterious, but being fashionably late isn't listed on any woman's list of turn-on's. By the same token, if you show up too early before she's done meticulously preparing every hair on her head, some other guy will probably be enjoying her hard work later, instead of you.
Call me Daddy. If you're looking for a long-term relationship, and she is too, you've got to show your nurturing, caring side to prove that you could take care of your future mini-me's.

Ace these 5 tips and tricks, and the answer to, "What do women look for in men?" will be, "YOU!"

How to Eat Less – While Having Sex!

FitBuff Brandon — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 13:00:57 +0000

Hey fellas, want to know how to eat less and lose weight?

Try asking out that cute girl in account receivables from your office to dinner. Then ask the pretty blond from the insurance division out for a bite to eat the next night. Oh, and I heard the secretary is recently single and loves that Japanese restaurant down the street.

Work your way around your office in this manner, and before you know it, you will have consumed about 35 percent less calories than you would have had you joined the guys for some grub at the bar, where you probably would have downed a few beers, devoured half of a pizza and spent close to eighty dollars on ten cent buffalo wings.

How to Eat Less

Speaking of Buffalo, there's actually research to back my crazy dinner date suggestion — which was conducted at the State University of New York at Buffalo. More or less, it seems that people tend to match their own food intake to the amount that their dining partners are consuming.

As a result, you tend to eat healthier food and smaller portions — resulting in less calories, resulting in loss of weight, resulting in a chaotic office environment …because you've now gone out with every girl that you work with.

By contrast, if you are constantly partaking in the above mentioned scenario of "Guy's Night Out," surrounded by alcohol, wings, and fries, your gut is going to grow as fast as your mounting bar tab debt.

Fortunately, the same "calorie-copying" effect can be had by men who are dining with their girlfriend or wife, so being an office gigolo is not a necessary part of this how to eat less tactic.

It may help, though, considering that you burn upwards of 150 calories during a half hour of sex.

10 Fun Date Ideas for Fall

FitBuff Brandon — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:00:33 +0000

With the season of falling leaves upon us, you may be doing a little falling yourself. Whether you just met your perfect match or have been dating (or even married) for a while, there are still several fun date ideas to get you two heated up in the cooling weather.

Plus, all ten of these dates require you to actually remove your butt from the couch and get out of the house (always good news for your waistline during what is usually a much more sedentary time of year).

Top 10 Fun Date Ideas for Fall

Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tours
County Fair
Apple Picking
Rural Ride
Baseball Game
Your Favorite Hangout
Holiday Party (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
Men's Favorite…shopping!
Music Festival
Hiking (You'd be surprised how romantic this can be — even with seemingly high-maintenance girls.)

Here is a brief description of each date idea.

What are some other fun date ideas that you suggest for this time of year?

Women's Favorite Male Body Parts

FitBuff Brandon — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:23:28 +0000

A previous study showed that you need to pick up more dumbbells to pick up more chicks, but where do women look first?

Their first stop isn't surprising (abs), but the second hot spot is quite unexpected.

And, easy on the 100-rep curl sessions, Hercules: Biceps come in at a disappointing second-to-last.

Check out their top 10, and start sculpting your own eye-catchers now!

Top 10 Muscles Women Love

Six-pack abs
Powerful forearms
A nice butt
A broad back
Sculpted shoulders
Rock-hard calves
The money line
A big chest
Large biceps
Strong hamstrings

Once you get your body parts in order, "Wow!" her even more with some interesting First Date Ideas.

Ask your wives or girlfriends if they agree or disagree, then let us know what they would change or add.

First Date Ideas

FitBuff Brandon — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:44:05 +0000

In one of our previous contests, Contest: "The Game" by Neil Strauss, members could ask any dating-related question that was holding back "Their Game."

Below is the first of those questions, along with answers, as promised, to make sure you come out on top (or on bottom?).

First Date Ideas: What is the best place to take a first date?

This is a very common concern among men: "Where do I take her?" "How much should I spend?" "Does she like Thai food?" "Is Friday night right for a first date?"

The most important thing to remember: the location is completely irrelevant.

I know that sounds cliche and frustrating, but it's true. Ask any of your female friends or relatives, and they'll tell you they much rather go grocery shopping with a fun and interesting guy than go to a fancy restaurant with a nervous and boring clamshell.

In fact, I've literally taken women along with me while running errands as a "first date." It gives both of us a chance to experience each other in everyday situations. It's less intimidating. No rules. No awkward silences. It's alive and a live show.

You're simply riffing off each other's energy, and no one knows what's coming next. You're moving around in an open world with infinite opportunities and possibilities for exciting moments.

Doesn't that sound much more exciting than being shackled and handcuffed to a corner booth, while you watch each other chew your food? I've never seen the value in going through the traditional motions of a scripted dinner-and-a-movie date. Those feel so restricting and overdone: "You look nice." "Thanks." "Is your salad good?" "Yes. Is yours?" "Yes."…blah, blah, blah…ZZZZZZZ.

I want to interact with a woman in a variety of situations to see how she handles herself and if we can enjoy each other's company anytime, anywhere.

So, how do you initiate this type of "date"? It's easy: Just say playfully, "Hey, I'm going to run some errands, and you're coming with me." If you had any kind of connection at all when you first met, she'll come along.

Now, it's all up to you. No matter where you take her, make it a good time. I guarantee if you can make a memorable experience out of grocery shopping or buying a new coffee table, there will be plenty more dates after the first.

And once things start heating up, here's how you can use chocolate to get her in the mood.

What are some of your best first date ideas? Ever had a terrible first date? Enlighten us in the comments!

Chocolate Sex

FitBuff Brandon — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 16:00:55 +0000

Chocolate and sex: Two of the sweetest things on Earth.

Even though scientists recently found that chocolate isn't addictive, our melt-in-your-mouth friend scored big points in another study.

British scientists observed couples while they ate squares of dark chocolate and while they kissed passionately. Guess what fellas: We lost!

Women's heart rates rose 20 percent more and their bodies released 4 times the endorphins when they ate the cacao-rich chocolate.

It's not a total loss though. At least you know those Valentine chocolates are well worth the money.

If you really want to get technical, the women's version of "chocolate Viagra" used in the study was 65 percent cacao dark chocolate.

Haven't quite made it to the "chocolate sex" stage yet? Here are some great first date ideas.

Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog Carnival #14

FitBuff Brandon — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:47:04 +0000

Monday is Blog Carnivals Day. A Blog Carnival is basically a collection of articles or blog posts, all relating to a similar subject, that are gathered together for your viewing pleasure. You can quickly and conveniently see a list of Article Titles and click on the ones that interest you to read the full post. Blog carnivals are a great way to see a wide variety of ideas and opinions on a similar subject. To see a list of all previous posts in the Blog Carnivals category, click here.

Want to see your article or blog post featured in the FitBuff.com Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog Carnival? Click here to submit yours now.

Brain Power

Paul Cox presents 10 Ways To Improve Your Memory posted at Excel Training & Consulting.

edithyeung presents Be The Best at Just One Thing posted at Edith Yeung.Com: Dream. Think. Act..

John Hill presents Magic Healing Power of Your Subconscious Mind posted at Universe Of Success.

Eugene Thong presents Become an Educated Consumer! posted at ETF Wellness – A Personal Training Blog., saying, "How to decode confusing and contradictory media headlines on health topics."

Dating

John Hill presents How to Attract a Girlfriend posted at Attracting People.com.

David presents What Kind of Man Turns you Off in a Nightclub? posted at Music Career Success, saying, "What Kind of Man Turns you Off in a Nightclub?"

Exercise

Tupelo Kenyon presents Facing Fear Eye to Eye posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, "Eye to eye with a bear while fishing alone is a good lesson in fear, awareness, panic and the law of attraction. It's one thing to wax philosophically about such things, but to be up close and personal with a large, healthy bear in his domain puts personal development ideas to the test in the real world. (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus songs with lyrics related to each article â€“ all free.)"

John presents How to Get a Big Wide Muscular Back posted at Muscular-Fitness.

John Hill presents Get Bigger Biceps and Triceps for Hardgainers posted at Big-Arms.com.

Stanimir Sotirov presents Fitness and Weight Loss:The importance of warming up posted at All About Your Body And Spirit.

Stanimir Sotirov presents Fitness:How long should i rest between my stes? posted at All About Your Body And Spirit.

Andrew Edgington presents What is the Future for Bodybuilders? (Part 2) posted at Mick.

Aparna presents Water therapy for insomnia and headache posted at Beauty & Personality Grooming, saying, "While water is vital for the internal functioning of your body, itâ€™s also of great value when used on the outside! Did you know that water can actually be used for treating insomnia and to provide relief from headaches? Read on to find out!"

Family

Bill Urell presents Are You Unknowingly Sleeping Next To An Alcoholic Or Drug Addict? posted at Addiction Recovery Basics.

Alex Blackwell presents Finding My Value in Spite of Relationships posted at The Next 45 Years.

Money

Millionaire Mommy Next Door presents The Powerful (and Addictive) Nature of Giving posted at Millionaire Mommy Next Door, saying, "I've come up with an idea that has me covered in goosebumps every time I think about it. And that's a feeling I want to pass on."

Kevin Surbaugh presents About My Medical Problems posted at Becoming & Staying Debt Free.

Nutrition

Rajni Sharma presents How Coconut Oil Benefits Your Health: And Why Nobody Told You! posted at Simple Tips on Health and Fitness.

Rob presents The Koda Kumi Diet; eating your way to weight-loss posted at Dusk and Dawn, saying, "This is a short article about a small change I've made in my life that has been having a continuous, positive effect on my health."

Dean presents Top Ten Fast Food Meals That Make You Fat posted at Mr. Cheap Stuff, saying, "Don't eat these fast food meals."

TheNourisher presents Nourishing the Liver posted at Nourished Magazine.

James presents Diet Loss For those Flat sexy ABS posted at J.V Sports and other news.

Sohail presents Sugar Beverages: Drinks of Mass Destruction? posted at The HealthBlogger, saying, "Sugar Beverages: Drinks of Mass Destruction?"

Nneka presents How to Stop Eating Compulsively posted at Balanced Life Center.

Stanimir Sotirov presents Fitness:Drinking Raw Eggs posted at All About Your Body And Spirit.

Work

Daylle Deanna Schwartz presents Making Your Mistakes Count posted at Lessons from a Recovering DoorMat, saying, "Thanks for the opportunity to submit my article! As a former doormat who evolved into a successful author and speaker, I'm delighted to share my lessons with others."

Paul Cox presents 8 Steps for Making a Change In Your Life posted at Excel Training & Consulting.

edithyeung presents Should I Refer You? posted at Edith Yeung.Com: Dream. Think. Act..

Be sure to tune in every Monday for the next Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog Carnival, and if you want to submit your own article for inclusion, click here before midnight (eastern time) on Sunday.

Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog Carnival #13

FitBuff Brandon — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 13:00:53 +0000

Want to see your article or blog post featured in the FitBuff.com Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog Carnival? Click here to submit yours now.

Brain Power

Alvaro Fernandez presents Brain Fitness Program 2.0, MindFit, and much more on Brain Training posted at SharpBrains, saying, "Review and commentary on several New York Times articles related to "brain training""

Tristan presents Creating a Winning Mindset With Hypnosis posted at The Synergy Institute, saying, "In this article, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Steve G. Jones, explains how to create a winning mindset with the tools of hypnosis."

Dating

John Hill presents How to Attract Love posted at Attracting People.com.

Exercise

seanjames presents Building Muscle: How is it really done? posted at Practical Jokes, Blogging Tips, Adsense, Insurance and Phew!!, saying, "This is a free article I found on the net. I like it and would like to share it to fellow health buffs…"

Andrew Edgington presents What is the Future for Bodybuilders? (Part 1) posted at Mick.

John Hill presents The Best Way To Burn Fat posted at Universe Of Success.

John Hill presents Consistency Builds Big Arms posted at Big-Arms.com.

John presents Calf Training Tips For Real Growth posted at Muscular-Fitness.

Paul Piotrowski presents Microaction as a Success Tool posted at Self Help Wisdom . com.

Zoe Anderson presents Pilates Words, Terms, and Glossary posted at thinkpilates.com, saying, "Pilates terms that will help you integrate with ease into a pilates based form of exercise. Also included are ways to get started with pilates. Enjoy!"

Cindy Posey presents Limited on Space: Try this Mini-Workout | Go Workout Mom posted at Go Workout Mom, saying, "With a jump rope or not, you can fit in a quality workout in any space. Limited on space and time, this workout with make the most of both!"

Grooming

Aparna presents Beauty and Personality Grooming: Homemade packs for darkened necks posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming.

Nutrition

Kara-Leah Masina presents Is unconscious fear making it hard for you to lose weight? posted at K-L Masina, saying, "Weight loss is about so much more than will-power – it's essentially all about what's going on in the mind and in the emotions. Unlock those issues and the weight will melt away."

Toni presents Good mornings with Lemon Water posted at Wifely Steps, saying, "A glass of warm lemon water is a great way to start your day — it's cleansing, zesty and super healthy!"

Talia Mana presents What's the difference between overeating and bingeing? posted at Centre for Emotional Well-Being, saying, "Guidelines to help you identify when overeating becomes bingeing or binge eating disorder."

Curtis Penner presents How I Used Food To Beat Depression posted at Be Fit And Strong, saying, "Sitting in the waiting room of my family doctor – waiting for a routine check-up, a poster on the wall scared me half to death. It readâ€¦"

Lynda Lippin presents Eat Less & Lose More-Why Counting Bites Works posted at Pilates & Reiki In Paradise Blog.

Shaheen Lakhan presents The Cigarette Century and Beyond posted at GNIF Brain Blogger.

Clara Myers presents 10 Step Guide To Looking Old Before Your Time posted at Face Natural, saying, "This is a bit tongue-in-cheek, but true."

Tiffany Smith-Ramirez presents Lose Weight posted at Balanced Ideas For Health, Happiness, & Weight Loss, saying, "You've been dieting and losing weight… out of nowhere you lose momentum… how do you jump back on the horse? Read this blog entry about maintaining your momentum."

Weight Master presents Reason why calorie-restrictive diets are unhealthy… posted at Weight Master.

Work

edithyeung presents Disempowering Phrases Successful People Never Say posted at Edith Yeung.Com: Dream. Think. Act..

Tupelo Kenyon presents Integrity Through Self-Reliance posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, "When you live your life as if the whisperings from your soul really matter, you are living life in your own way, on your own terms, based on your own realizations on what is right . . . what is good . . . and what is true for you. You are tuned into your own station. The signal you are receiving and the message you are broadcasting with the story of your life are both on the same frequency. You are joyfully and gratefully choosing your favorites from the buffet of life. (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus songs with lyrics related to each article â€“ all free.)"

Cade Krueger presents Filling The Hole In Your Life With More Than Just A Business posted at Write To Right.

CA presents Hey, where are the bugs anyway? posted at Atlantic Canada's Small Business Blog, saying, "am sure whether you manufacture software or goods or provide services, you will have come across the above scenario at least once (if not more) in your career. But what is quality a function of anyway? I got two words for you â€“Value and Culture. These are the foundations upon which depend the success or failure of your business."

Be sure to tune in every Monday for the next Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog Carnival, and if you want to submit your own article for inclusion, click here before midnight (eastern time) on Sunday.

Jessica Alba Butt: Subject of Cambridge Study

FitBuff Brandon — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:43:55 +0000

That's right: A team of Cambridge mathematicians have been studying the famous Jessica Alba butt. "Why?" you ask. "Why not!" they say.

Actually, it does tie in perfectly with our story from last week about Hip and Waist ratios.

You'll recall from that article that any waist to hip ratio below 0.92 is considered healthy and safe. Well, after what I'm sure was some very rigorous research and number-crunching, the Cambridge "scientists" have determined that the absolute perfect ratio for a woman is 0.7 (25 inch waist divided by 36 inch hips).

They say this ratio determines the amount of sexy sway that a woman has in her walk. Or, in more researchy terms, the Cambridge team said:

This ratio provides the body with the right torso strength to produce a more angular swing and bounce to the hips during the walking motion.

So, even if you can't get down to the perfect Jessica Alba butt ratio, you still need to work your way down to below 0.92. Click here to calculate your waist/hip ratio, and find out how to improve it.

If you're not shy, let us know your numbers in the comments (pictures required for any females below 0.8!).

FitBuff.com's Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog » Dating

Natural Aphrodisiacs – Foods That Heat YOU Up!

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What Women Look for in Men – 5 Tips and Tricks to Score Big!

5 Things Women Look for in Men

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How to Eat Less – While Having Sex!

How to Eat Less

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10 Fun Date Ideas for Fall

Top 10 Fun Date Ideas for Fall

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Women's Favorite Male Body Parts

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First Date Ideas

First Date Ideas: What is the best place to take a first date?

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Chocolate Sex

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Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog Carnival #14

Brain Power

Dating

Exercise

Family

Money

Nutrition

Work

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Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog Carnival #13

Brain Power

Dating

Exercise

Grooming

Nutrition

Work

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Jessica Alba Butt: Subject of Cambridge Study

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