From Monday January the 7th to January the 1. I lost over 4. 0 pounds within the first three months and I’m still going strong! The diet and program I describe below can typically produce 1. Note to women: Yes, you do lose weight differently than men. Your metabolisms are different and it’s important to keep this in mind.
This post outlines solutions for women as well (our mom lost over 2. Here are my before and after pictures to checkout: The First Day and Week 2 weigh ins here: Initial Weight: 2. Pounds. Week 2 Weight: 2. ![]() Pounds. 15 pounds lighter in 2 weeks – needless to say I was pretty excited and this definitely helped me to keep going. I followed a customized fat loss program for 9. There is a female and a male version of this program. Click here if you are a women. If you are a man, click here. After the 9. 0 days this is where it took me: Initial Weight: 2. Pounds. Day 9. 0 Weight: 1. Pounds. Here is my before/after picture for the initial 9. I threw in a recent update from about a month ago – still going really strong like this. My brother, Devon had very similar results as well (although much less to lose). Even our mother was able to drop 2. Want more info on the program? If you are a women, click here. ![]() If you are a man, click here for your program. This has been life changing and actually a lot of fun! This post is meant to be a recap on the types of lifestyle changes we’ve made and and overview of what we did to lose this weight. We hope it can help as many people as possible. Although we did end up exercising a bit, most of the losses we noticed were from optimizing a meal plan and program that worked specifically for us. If you’re serious about losing some weight then you might want to check out the customized fat loss program (for men) Or its sister program called the Venus Factor (for women). Please take some time to review some of the post, but much of the info was taken from this program (Men: click here. Women: click here. The video on the page is about 2. The program is only about $4. I used to spend on pizza every weekend. Follow the link below to check it out. It’s crazy what dropping as little as 1. ![]() Weight Loss Hypnosis Maryland How to Lose Weight Fast To lose weight, you need to keep your metabolism humming, especially as you age. Learn about nine triggers that slow metabolism and easy ways to fight back. It was going through this process that sparked my renewed interest in the health and fitness community and snow balled into me being much more passionate about all this. If you’re looking to lose weight quickly, there are three things you need to optimize or focus on: Your diet – what you eat and drink. Your exercise – timing and duration of specific exercises. Supplementation – speeding up the process with the help of safe drugs. I really think that the best way to lose weight is by optimizing your diet. More specific it’s to manage your blood sugar levels and eat for your specific metabolism. Women, click here to see the program that’s specific for the female metabolism (this is how our mom lose her weight. Men, click here to check out the customized fat loss program for guys. I lost my weight by only optimizing my diet. I changed what I ate dramatically and literally melted the weight off. I remember waking up on the fourth day after starting this in complete amazement by the fact that my fingers felt skinny. I’m not sure if it was the amount of salt I ate or what, but my fingers and hands have felt fat for the last year – this alone was enough to keep me going. For the sake of this overview, I will not go into any detail on supplements (as I have yet to learn much about them), and will only briefly touch on exercising. Instead, I’ll focus on optimizing diet for rapid weight loss. So how did I lose this weight so quickly? I kept my blood sugar from spiking by following a fat loss program built for me. It was quite similar to the slow carb diet. The methods I used were from the advice I found from a variety of locations, surrounding foods and how diet alone can make for some amazing weight loss. You can get the program we used for this right here: women click here – and – men click here. Not going into details of the diet (you can read that yourself). These were the key changes I made that I know helped with the rapid weight loss. I ate a big, high- protein breakfast. I love my breakfasts. It’s crazy to think that I could lose 1. It’s great though because in the evening when I sometimes get cravings, I will just remind myself how awesome breakfast is going to be. I included a picture to the right of a typical breakfast that I will eat. It’s three fried eggs, 4- 6 pieces of bacon, and fried mushrooms, onions, and beans. Delicious. Lets be honest, there were mornings that I just didn’t have it in me to make this. For those mornings I would fall back to just 2- 3 hardboiled eggs, or a single hardboiled egg and a protein shake made with water + whey protein isolate. Since I work from home, I can typically take the time to make a big breakfast, but probably 1/6 days I would have to fall back to the quick breakfast. Remove most dairy products. This wasn’t a huge issue for me. I haven’t drank much milk since junior high, and although I do enjoy cheese on almost everything it was easy enough to give up. Luckily, I could still use butter to cook with, and if you are like the many people that love cream in their coffee – this is okay as well as long as it’s heavy cream and not milk. Cheese is a big part of my cheat days as I explain below. Water, Coffee, or Tea. This was one of the biggest challenges for me. That said it is crazy how fast you can lose weight quickly if you simply cut out drinking unnecessary calories. Admittedly, I’ve historically enjoyed a beer or two over dinner at home – and even more than one or two if out with some friends. Although I don’t think there’s anything wrong with a beer a night, or a glass of wine a night, I know the former is not great for losing weight. If all you have is two weeks to lose weight, you’re going to have to be very strict with this rule. Luckily you can still drink any water- based drink such as coffee and tea, so it’s not all bad. I usually have a huge glass of ice cold water plus one or two large cups of coffee in the morning to kick start my day. I often use cinnamon to flavour my coffee – it’s a great tip for those of you that really enjoyed adding milk. No white carbohydrates. In fact, anything that is white or can be white. So no pastas, no rice, no breads, no oatmeal, no potatoes, etc. However, I still ate a ton of carbohydrates. I just ate better high- fiber carbs such as black beans, kidney beans, and lentils. The latter I didn’t really enjoy, so most of my meals were made up of beans. The picture to the left is an example of what I would eat for supper. This night I had a spread of black beans, cooked frozen veggies, and sliced ham. I basically substituted the ham for any other meat – chicken, beef, or pork mostly – and alternated between black and kidney beans. Note – if you find your food getting bland, try using mustard and pepper. For lunch, I’ll often take 1/2- 1 can of tuna, 1- 2 cups of frozen veggies, and a big scoop of bean, cook in the microwave, add a couple squeezes of mustard and pepper and shake. Moderate 2. 0 minute weight resistance twice per week. When I was reading the Four Hour Body, it really got me interested in how the body works and how it deals with exercise, food, etc. This is one thing that I think really helped me – especially during my cheat days. I will do a light to moderate 2. Bicep curl x 1. 5Air squats x 5. Military shoulder press x 1. Wide arm pushups x 2. Against- the- wall tricep extensions. As many close- grip pull ups as possible. Calf raises x 3. 0The goal of the workout was to promote food storage to muscle instead of fat – this is especially important during your cheat days. During my cheat day I will look to do the air squats + tricep extensions even if I’m eating out. I didn’t go to the gym at all for this, instead I just took a couple old 2. If you don’t have a pull up bar don’t buy one, simply exchange the exercise for a back row or seated back fly exercise. I also don’t own a weight bench so no need to spend your money on that. What I’ve learned since losing even more weight is that these workouts are pretty important if you want to lose weight fast. They aren’t necessary but they certainly do help shed some extra pounds by keeping the fat off, especially on your cheat day. I gave myself one cheat day. I say one cheat day, because I wanted to illustrate the fact that this diet can be used for people wanting to know how to lose weight in 2 weeks. If you are only using this as a fast way to lose weight, then you’ll only want to indulge in one cheat day during your two- week period. However, I now give myself every Saturday as a cheat day. I believe that this cheat day is important for a number of reasons. Firstly, the science behind it suggests that if you go for too long on a limited- calorie diet (which this isn’t, however I noticed that it took me much, much less food to fill me up when I ate well, so you tend to naturally eat less on this diet) that your metabolism will shift to a lower gear in order to compromise for the lower intake of calories. By cheating one day and spiking the number of calories you consume, it will keep your metabolism from doing this – and allow you to maintain your high metabolic rate throughout the week. Personally, I find the cheat day important because it gives you something to look forward to. This diet is a huge change from most Westerners’ lifestyles. With the diet comes a lot of cravings, especially in the beginning. I would make a little note of anything that I was craving and made sure I went out and bought it Saturday morning. For example, this is what my first cheat day looked like: Breakfast – bacon and eggs with hash- browns, toast, a ton of ketchup, and a fruit smoothie. Snack – Full bag of All Dressed potato chips and a large bag of sugar candy (Cherry Blasters)Lunch – Entire box of extra cheesy Kraft Dinner. Snack – 2 large Caramilk chocolate bars. Supper (and evening snack) – 1/2 large poutine, a few garlic fingers and 7 slices of a 1. How to Lose Weight in 4 Weeks- Diet Chart for Weight Loss. Rati’s darling hubby wrote a very thorough article here about fitness. Making us girls acquainted with the point of view of the opposite sex. We all were totally impressed and agreed to every word he said. So let’s take the same thought a little further. To stay fit and maintain your shape a regular workout helps a lot. But when it comes to losing weight and getting back in shape, a regular workout or exercise routine won’t suffice. You will have to take it a step further and take care of your diet in order to lose weight. Even the gym instructors would tell you so. Exercise and diet are the two sides of a coin. You can’t achieve weight loss with just one of them. A regular exercise routine and a healthy diet is your route to salvation. I’m following a Indian diet myself by a leading dietician. Me, my cousin, some of her friends and a lot of people I know have taken diet from this dietician. And we all have lost a considerable amount of weight to say the least. You must be thinking that the diets given by the dieticians are personalized then how can we all follow the same diet routine with our different weights and blood groups. For starters, he doesn’t gives the diet according to the blood group. Though, generally the diets given by dieticians are personalized. I have noticed a similarity In the diets given to me and others. And since now, that I know his diets are universal. I’d want YOU, Rati’s lovely readers to reap its fruit as well. When I first went to this dietician, he told me to get some blood tests done. Like thyroid checkup, blood sugar, serum insulin in my case since I have PCOD. So it’s just not about losing weight but getting to know the underlying reason of piling on the kilos. In my case it was increased serum insulin levels. But in my cousins case all her tests were ok, she was gaining weight because of her erratic routine and the junk food she so loved. So if you think that you are doing everything right but still gaining weight, the first thing you should be doing is finding the underlying reason for it. First things first, If everything with you is fine your weight gain is due to lethargy, wrong dietary habits and erratic routine. So When u go on a diet make sure that whatever plan u follow it must be timed right as well. You must wake up latest by 8: 0. I used to wake up by 1. This is the most important thing in your routine because the body has its own clock and you shouldn’t mess with it. This diet is split in 4 weeks period with the diet changing every week. Before starting the diet weigh yourself and write it down somewhere. This way you know where you started and you feel good to see the scales going down. Some things you need to follow this diet: No salt after 7: 3. No aerated drinks. Yes that includes even the diet version. Restrict mango and banana. Restrict potato and rice. No artificial juices as well. Half an hour of aerobic exercise daily. If u want to join a gym good enough. But if due to any reason maybe time or money constraint u can’t join a gym. All you need is a comfortable pairof shoes to do some aerobics, a skipping rope to do at least 5. Just these basic things and you are set. Strain out the methi seeds and drink the water. Helps a lot in water retention and bloating) 5 soaked almonds with the skin. A small plate of salad before starting the meal. The fibers in the salad fills u up which in turn prevents false hunger that makes u overeat. Generally at my place dal is cooked at night so I used to store the dal made at night for the other days lunch, u can do the same. A small plate of salad before starting the meal. Also Read: 1. 0 Golden Rules to Weight Loss. When this week ends, weigh yourself again. I’m sure u must have lost weight. I lost 1. 8kgs in the first week itself. U lose the max in this week because you lose all the water weight and the bloating is gone. The further weeks you are surely going to lose weight but it won’t be this much. Now to the next week. Week 2. 8: 0. 0 am (as soon as you wake up) – 2 glasses of tulsi leave water ( soak 5 tulsi leaves in 2 glasses of water. Strain out the leaves and drink the water.) 5 soaked almonds with the skin. A small plate of salad before starting the meal. A small plate of salad before starting the meal. This week I lost just . Week 3. 8: 0. 0 am – 2 glasses of methi seeds water. Any one of the following for vegetarians: 1. Week 4. 8: 0. 0 am – 2 glasses of methi seeds water. This week you have a lot of options which you can take alternatively. By the end of the month you will definitely lose 3- 6 kgs I lost 4. PCOD. I’m sure u can do better. He also gave me some really good gyan as well. According to him when on a diet your social life won’t stop but you can still manage your weight without locking yourself at home. Some pointers for it: When you go out with friends try to have your lunch or dinner at subway. The healthiest option out there. Take a veggie delite sub in brown bread and eating out won’t harm your diet and weight at all. Tell them not to put mayo in it though. If you don’t have a say in the place of eating then make your choices sensibly. If you go to eat Chinese have rice rather than noodles. Order stir fried veggies instead of Manchurian. And control your proportions. Don’t take fried starters. Avoid those thick soups they are no good. When going out just pick 2 fruits before sitting in the car and eat it on your way to the venue. When you are already a little filled before going out. Your somewhat filled stomach helps your mind take the right decision. If eating Indian, order tandoori chappati rather than butter naan or parantha. Take less gravy since it is the most fattening. Even if you don’t want to lose weight keep these points in your mind and you will be able to maintain your weight easily. So go on a diet now and get your svelte figure back. P. S.: I really want to thank Rati for giving me a platform to share my thoughts and ideas without having me to bear with the responsibility of making a whole blog work.
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![]() Proven Fat Burning Foods: The Complete List. You probably already know that certain foods can boost your metabolism and help your body burn body fat. In other words, there are some fat burning foods that create a thermogenic effect in the body and help you lose weight. But what the heck are they? ![]()
Discover How The “Health Foods” You're Eating Every Day Are Making Your Fat Cells SICK. Making it IMPOSSIBLE to lose weight, while also damaging your joints. ![]() Mustard seeds, the small round seeds of various mustard plants, may slightly boost your metabolism. 13 Foods to Help You Burn Calories (and Fat) Try these foods to spike the metabolism, release fat, and eliminate toxins. ![]() ![]() ![]() Well, today you’re in for a treat because I’ve put together a complete list. A list of 4. 0 scientifically proven fat burning foods that contain particular compounds and nutrients that fuel your internal furnace to rapidly increase the amount of calories you burn and kill your appetite. Eggs. When you have eggs on hand, you can whip up a healthy meal any time of day that will not sabotage your weight loss efforts. Eggs are full of protein and when added to vegetables make a delicious vegetable omelet. Studies show that eating eggs for breakfast teamed up with vegetables lose twice as much weight as those who just eat carbohydrates for their first morning meal (1, 2). Source: JS Vander Wal, et al. Egg for breakfast improves weight loss. International Journal of Obesity, 2. According to the study above, eating eggs for breakfast is more beneficial than a breakfast of bagels as it can help you lose up to 6. The group who has been instructed to eat eggs for breakfast has shown: 3. The difference wasn’t statistically significant, although. ![]() Eat five small meals throughout the day instead of three large meals. Alliance/Shutterstock. You might think you should eat less often if you want to lose weight. You probably already know that certain foods can boost your metabolism and help your body burn body fat. In other words, there are some fat burning foods that create. It's no secret that exercise can help with weight loss. But plenty of women aren't getting enough exercise to lose stubborn weight. Most experts, including scientists. So how many calories should you consume? Depending on your level of activity, you can safely lose anywhere from half a pound to two pounds a week if you multiply your. One egg has 6 grams of protein but you can supplement by adding egg whites to that one egg for a filling meal. Egg whites are available in cartons in the egg section that serve up plenty of protein for an energizing meal. My Favorite Egg Recipe: Eggs and Vegetables, Fried in Coconut Oil Ingredients: Greek yogurt. Garlic. Butter. Olive oil. Leek. Scallion. Spinach. Lemon juice. Eggs. Chili powder. View recipe. Chicken Breast. Chicken breast is a high- quality protein source that helps you reduce body fat and maintain muscle mass (3, 4, 5). The reason high- quality protein supports weight loss is because of leucine. It is an amino acid that helps the body keep muscle and burn more calories (6, 7). If we compare it to fat or carbs, Protein has the virtue of keeping you fuller for a long time. Plus, it may help with cravings as well (8, 9, 1. According to a scientific study in overweight men, Protein at around 2. Source: Leidy HJ, et al. The effects of consuming frequent, higher protein meals on appetite and satiety during weight loss in obese men. Obesity (Silver Spring), 2. The blue bar: Represents the high- protein group. The red bar : Represents the normal- protein group. According to this study, increasing the protein intake has been proven for its ability to cause a drastic reduction in cravings and snacking late in the night. Protein has a high thermogenic effect: You burn about 3. Green Tea. Even though green tea does not contain a lot of caffeine, it does contain anywhere from 2. However, green tea also contains epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) that is scientifically proven to boost your metabolism (1. It also contains powerful antioxidants that support norepinephrine in the brain that send signals to your body to start breaking down fat cells and use what is on your body for fuel (1. Drinking green tea combined with a regular exercise routine and healthy whole foods can increase your fat burning metabolism significantly (1. Coconut Oil. Coconut oil fat is not the same as other fats. It contains essential fatty acids known as Medium Chain Fatty Acids (2. The human body can metabolize the fat in coconut in a unique way that offers plenty of healthy benefits. Studies continue to show that the essential fatty acids in coconut oil can keep you full longer, allowing you to eat significant less calories per day. Plus, this special fat can help the body burn almost 1. Many studies have shown that coconut oil can help you lose weight without being hungry. Particularly, the waist measurements of those who ate 2 tablespoons of coconut oil per day, were reduced (2. Coconut oil is very effective in helping you lose that stubborn belly fat and visceral fat, the most dangerous kind that can surround the internal organs. Chili Peppers. These hot peppers contain a compound called . Apple pectin is found in the skin of an apple that binds to water and prevents cells from absorbing fat (4. According to a related study, women who were given the instruction to consume 3. The study has been conducted over a period of 1. Apples are high in fiber and take a long time to digest and as a result, keep you full longer. In addition to being high in fiber, apples also contain antioxidants that can prevent metabolic syndrome – a combination of pre- diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol (4. Oats. Oats are loaded with healthy fiber and can be added to many recipes for additional nutrition to help lower cholesterol (LDL) and reduce the risk of heart disease. Stay away from the individual packets that are often loaded with sugar, artificial sweeteners and preservatives. Choose steel- cut oats if possible for maximum benefit. Oats high fiber will keep you full longer making it easier to eat less and lose weight (4. Kidney Beans. Kidney beans are loaded with fiber and protein that make it an excellent food that can support a healthy eating plan (4. Kidney beans contain amylase inhibitors that break down starches and other complex carobhydrates. They prevent the release of simple sugars as well as delay the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates from the digestive tract (4. Extracted from kidney beans, amylase inhibitors are used as part of a treatment for obesity in supplement form (5. Berries. When it comes to berries, the deeper the color, the more antioxidants they contain to break down starch into simple sugars, meaning fewer simple sugars are released into the blood stream. This is a major factor when it comes to losing body fat because insulin shuttles any excess sugar straight into the fat cells (5. Raspberries contain Ketones that are similar to the compound, Capsaicin that gives hot peppers their heat (5. Blueberries have been shown to lower cholesterol, blood fats and improve insulin and blood sugar levels. Plus, they are an excellent source of fiber and low in calories making them a perfect fat burning food (5. A team of researchers hypothesized that fruits and vegetables with a high fiber content or a low glycemic load would be more strongly associated with weight loss. To prove or disprove this hypothesis, they did a meta- analysis of three observational studies that spanned up to 2. Bertoia et al. Changes in Intake of Fruits and Vegetables and Weight Change in United States Men and Women Followed for Up to 2. Years: Analysis from Three Prospective Cohort Studies. PLOS Medicine 2. 01. This chart shows the weight loss for different classes of fruits and vegetables, based on one serving size: The numbers show the pooled weight loss over four years, for each serving. As you can see, eating berries was most strongly associated with weight loss. In addition to being a fat burning food, berries have been shown to fight infections, maintain healthy vision, keeps you brain young and boost bone density (5. Full- fat Yogurt. One of the key ingredients in yogurt is calcium that can not only strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis, but it can speed up weight loss by 5. Choosing full- fat versions of yogurt, in particular Greek yogurt can help you lose weight when eaten every day (6. Many related Studies done at the University of Tennessee have proven that consuming 3 servings per day of calcium- rich yogurt (and other dairy foods) can enhance weight loss significantly (6. Greek yogurt contains fewer carbohydrates, less sugar and salt, and more protein and digestive- friendly probiotics than American- style yogurt. Broccoli. Broccoli is high in antioxidants such as vitamins A, C, B9, K and Folate as well as fiber that has been shown in many studies to cause weight loss by automatically reducing calorie intake (1. It is one of the highest sources of vitamin C, full of protein and fiber making it the perfect fat burning food that allows you to eat as much as you want without gaining weight. Butternut Squash. This bright- colored vegetable is not only good for your eyes with its bountiful Beta- carotene, but it is loaded with fiber that helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels, lowers cholesterol and supports weight loss (6. It makes an excellent fat burning food and is especially valuable for relieving digestive problems including constipation. Eating more butternut squash can go a long way in igniting your fat burning furnace. Dark Chocolate. Dark chocolate is not off limits when you are trying to lose weight as long as it is dark chocolate that is full of powerful antioxidants including Polyphenols and Flavonoids that help keep your arteries clear and prevent heart attacks (6. One ounce of dark chocolate can reduce your risk of stroke and lower blood pressure (6. A related study of 4. Another related study has shown that consuming chocolate at least 2 times a week enables to lower artery calcification by up to 3. Consuming chocolate less frequently has been proven to have no effect (7. It doesn’t stop there – the compounds in dark chocolate can curb your cravings for fatty, salty foods, slows down digestion and makes you feel full longer. Asparagus. High in lycopene, asparagus is a healthy addition to any healthy diet. In addition to tasting delicious in an egg omelet, asparagus is full of vitamin A to support eye and immune system health. Eating asparagus on a regular basis can help support the health of your heart and lower cholesterol naturally. You may be surprised to know that asparagus contains protein and iron in addition to fiber, making them an excellent fat burning side dish to any meal. Coffee. There is a big reason why so many fat burning supplements contain caffeine – it helps boost your metabolism and mobilizes fat from the cell tissues (7. Source: AG Dulloo, et al. Amazing Metabolism Boosting Foods For Health! Imagine, if you will, that there was an aisle in the grocery store clearly labeled 'Metabolism Boosters'. What would you find there? I don't think so. Brown bread? These foods can ramp up your metabolism, and in essence, can assist you in burning fat whilst also maintaining a healthy, longer lasting life. And who wouldn't want that? How many people blame their genetic pre- disposition on their slow metabolism? Or, how many people say that their partner can take off weight easily when they work harder and still stay stagnant because of their metabolism? By having these foods in the right portions and at the right times of the day, you'll be helping yourself in your own weight- loss, muscle- gain ventures. Blueberries'Antioxidant' seems to be the new buzzword of this decade. Everyone needs more antioxidants. Everyone wants more antioxidants. Everyone buys foods with antioxidants; but do we know what they are? Oxidation is a chemical process within your body whereby electrons are taken off a substance via a chemical reaction. When your body undergoes oxidative stress, such as when you're sick, have a disease or after a workout, the product from this oxidation is known as a 'free radical'. When free radicals start to build up in your body because they're not cleared, they start to damage cells which can lead to inhibited muscle growth, fat loss or even cause disease. Good thing we have antioxidants like blueberries! Antioxidants help prevent this oxidation from taking place, and thus prevents the build up of free radicals. Almonds. Almonds are truly one of nature's miracle foods. You get such a big bang for your buck. First of all, almonds are nutritionally dense. This means that for a small portion size, you get a large amount of healthy macronutrients and calories (but GOOD calories). Independent studies have shown that almonds are the most nutritionally dense nut; so almonds provide the most healthy calories and nutrition for the smallest serving size. You get the most nutrition possible out of the calories you eat. One serving of almonds, or about a handful, is an excellent source of vitamin E (an antioxidant) and a good source of fiber (which helps keep you full). Almonds also offer heart- healthy monounsaturated fat. Nine clinical studies over the last thirteen years have shown that almonds can lower cholesterol as part of a diet low in saturated fat. These groundbreaking studies show how a handful of almonds a day consistently lowered LDL cholesterol levels. Eating almonds is a filling snack. Almonds contain protein, fiber and monounsaturated fat, all which may help keep you satisfied. Whey Protein. Whey protein (the highest quality and best form of protein) is incredible stuff. It provides the body with the necessary building blocks to produce amino acids that are used for building muscle tissue. Nearly everyone who weight trains knows the importance of protein supplementation. Studies have been conducted that compare whey protein to other sources. They have found that whey protein contains the perfect combination of overall amino acid (the building blocks of protein) makeup, and in just the right concentrations for optimal performance in the body. Both hormonal and cellular responses seem to be greatly enhanced with supplementation of whey protein as well. Not to mention the benefits whey protein has on the body's immune system. Whey protein also plays a role as an antioxidant and helps support a healthy immune system. Most importantly, consistent whey protein intake coupled with exercise will result in consistent muscle building and potential fat loss. Salmon. Although it's higher in calories than most whitefish, salmon is low in saturated fat, yet high in protein, and a unique type of health- promoting fat, the omega- 3essential fatty acid. As their name implies, essential fatty acids are essential for human health but because they cannot be made by the body, they must be obtained from foods. Fish contain a type of essential fatty acid called the omega- 3 fatty acids. Fish like salmon are higher in omega- 3 fatty acids than warm water fish. In addition to being an excellent source of omega- 3s, salmon are an excellent source of selenium, and a very good source of protein, niacin and vitamin B1. B6. The omega- 3 fats found in salmon have a broad array of beneficial cardiovascular (heart) effects. Omega- 3s help prevent erratic heart rhythms, make blood less likely to clot inside arteries (the prominent cause of heart attacks and strokes), improve the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol, and can help prevent the clogging of arteries. Psyllium Husk. Psyllium husk comes from the crushed seeds of the Plantago ovata plant. Similar to oats and wheat, psyllium is rich in soluble fiber. The benefits of soluble fiber include: Promoting regular bowel movement and preventing constipation, removing toxic waste through colon in less time, helping to prevent colon cancer by keeping an optimal p. H in intestines to prevent microbes from producing cancerous substances, and keeping you full for longer by creating bulk in the stomach. Traditionally, psyllium husk was used as a gentle bulk- forming laxative for constipation. But more recently, psyllium has been recognized for its potential role in reducing blood cholesterol. Studies have shown that psyllium husk is effective in lowering total cholesterol and low density lipoprotein or LDL (the bad cholesterol) levels. According to the FDA, . That was a joke. Leafy green vegetables like spinach with its delicate texture and jade green color provide more nutrients than any other food. By eating spinach, you'll be protecting yourself against osteoporosis, heart disease, colon cancer, arthritis, and other diseases at the same time. And if the physical benefits aren't enough, you also get mental improvements. In animal studies, researchers have found that spinach may help protect the brain from oxidative stress and may reduce the effects of age- related related declines in brain function. Researchers found that feeding aging laboratory animals spinach- rich diets significantly improved both their learning capacity and motor skills 7 Turkey. Turkey is naturally low in fat without the skin, containing only 1 gram of fat per ounce of flesh. A 5- ounce serving provides almost half of the recommended daily allowance of folic acid, and is a good source of vitamins B, B1, B6, zinc and potassium. These nutrients have been found to keep blood cholesterol down, protect against birth defects, cancer and heart disease, aid in nerve function and growth, boost the immune system, regulate blood pressure, and assist in healing processes. Turkey is also extremely high in protein, which is great for build muscle and losing fat because it keeps the metabolism revving, and helps fuel the muscles before, during and after a workout. Oatmeal. Just to clarify, I'm not talking about the sugar- laden single- servings packages of instant oatmeal that come in a million different flavours. I'm talking about plain, boring, large, slow- cooking rolled oats. Oats are a great source of both insoluble (discussed earlier) and soluble fiber (will be discussed). Insoluble fiber's cancer- fighting properties are due to the fact that it attacks certain bile acids, reducing their toxicity. Soluble fiber may reduce LDL cholesterol without lowering HDL cholesterol. LDL is bad; HDL is good. Soluble fiber also slows down the digestion of starch. This may be beneficial to diabetics because, when you slow down the digestion of starch, you avoid the sharp rises in your blood sugar level (insulin spikes) that usually occur following a meal. It has been found that those who eat more oats are less likely to develop heart disease, a disease that is currently widespread in the United States. The phytochemicals in oat may also have cancer- fighting properties. Oats are a good source of many nutrients including vitamin E, zinc, selenium, copper, iron, manganese and magnesium. Oats are also a good source of protein. Water. Almost 2/3rds of our body weight is . Blood is 8. 3% water. Muscles are 7. 5% water, the brain is 7. So what do you think happens when we aren't adequately hydrated? Our bodily processes can't function optimally. We're depriving them of an essential nutrient. Without chemicals, additives, or anything unnatural, a steady dose of 8 glasses of water a day (ideally 1/2 your body weight in ounces of water) will: Improve your energy, increase your mental and physical performance, remove toxins & waste products from your body, keep skin healthy and glowing, help you lose weight, reduce headaches and dizziness, allow for proper digestion, and help to keep you more Alkaline (prevents the build up of acids). Green Tea. Green tea originated in China, but it's caught on like wildfire across continents from Europe to North America. Chinese green tea is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Research indicates that polyphenols may have antioxidant characteristics with potential health benefits. They may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Polyphenols have also been investigated as a source of additional health benefit in organic produce. EGCG in particular, is a powerful anti- oxidant. Evidence is emerging that green tea can even help dieters. In November, 1. 99. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published the results of a study at the University of Geneva in Switzerland. Researchers found that men who were given a combination of caffeine and green tea extract (EGCG) burned more calories than those given only caffeine or a placebo. Sipping on green tea may also help keep your appetite at bay because you're sipping on a hot liquid, and filling up your stomach. The only warning is that most brands of green tea has caffeine. So if you're sensitive to stimulants, you might want to look for caffeine free green tea, or just cut down on your daily consumption. Jillian Michaels, the Biggest Loser trainer and new mom, shares her weight loss tips and easy everyday strategies for keeping the pounds off permanent.Invalid Article. Invalid Article. An error occured while attempting to access the requested article and we could not find the page you are looking for. You make return to the Veg. The Biggest Loser Diet stresses nutrition and exercise. In six weeks, dieters can lose weight, make progress against diabetes and improve heart health. When a fitness guru suffers a heart attack, where does that leave the rest of us? Bob Harper's heart attack, just a few weeks ago, is leaving many people wondering. You can lose weight like The Biggest Loser contestants without having to spend time at the ranch. This free 1-week meal plan, excerpted from The Biggest Loser 30-Day. Just because you're not a contestant on the show doesn't mean you can't win your own weight-loss battle at home. To help you get started, we asked The Biggest Loser. Photo Credit Creatas Images/Creatas/Getty Images. AFTER gaining back all the weight she lost on the show, Jessica Limpert has. ![]() News. com home page. You may use the back button to return to previous page. Please contact the adminstrator with the URL you were trying to access if you came form a Veg. ![]() ![]() Life gets in the way sometimes, and they can’t keep up with the good decision- making they were doing before. And for some of them, I think they never solved those emotional problems. It’s always going to be there, but you have to figure out how to get past it.”But personal trainer Dan Go of Go Girl Bootcamps in Markham, Ont., says he’s not surprised contestants are regaining weight, but he also says both parties are at fault.“Both are playing the blame game,” he tells Global News. Kevin Hall, a scientist at the National Institutes of Health in the U. S., and lead author of the study, told the New York Times in 2. READ MORE: Former . Each hour-long episode will. A handful of former Biggest Loser contestants are alleging they were starved, fed diet pills and forced to lie about how much they were eating, according to an. WebMD reviews the low-carb Protein Power diet, including a basic overview and expert opinions. ![]() If they had shown the science, that the metabolism of the people who kept the weight off has the same issue as the people who gained the weight back, that would be interesting,” he said. Following the release of the study, other former contestants of the 1. Some alleged they were told to say they’d eaten 1,5. The reason people regain weight. Vancouver- based registered dietitian Desiree Nielsen adds the show is highly monitored and dependent on support from other people (trainers, other contestants, etc.), and this is not a realistic for contestants when they return home.“When contestants go home, they have to contend with not only the decreased metabolic rate that is common in weight loss, but the social and habitual environments that supported weight gain,” she tells Global News. The restaurants where they used to make high calorie choices. Our eating habits are so deeply held that it takes a lot of mental energy to make new choices.”This is also another reason extreme dieting doesn’t work, she says.“As an everyday effect, extreme dieting can lead to brain fog, dizziness and fatigue that make it tough to perform well at work,” she says. How to maintain weight loss. Go says if weight loss is your goal, start with small changes rather than just cutting out foods completely. He suggests drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning or brushing your teeth after dinner — chances are this will stop you from indulging in a late- night snack. He also says to plan your days out, especially if you like to eat out.“Eat 8. And this is 1. 00 per cent psychological. If you can trust that a single meal won’t hurt you, and have the strength to go right back to healthful choice at the next meal, you may have tiny fluctuations from week to week but you will win the long war.”arti. Follow @Arti. Patel. Poster Authors and Abstracts – CSU Annual Biotechnology Symposium. CSU Biotechnology Symposium. Posters with Author Listings and Abstracts. Use “Find” function or Ctrl F to search. Poster #: 1 Campus: CSU Northridge. Poster Category: Agriculture/Biofuels/Environment. Keywords: Arabidopsis thaliana, Genetic engineering, Weather pollution. Project Title: Overexpression of an aminocyclopropane- 1- carboxylic acid synthase gene in Arabidopsis thaliana and its effect on removing environmental pollutants. Author List: Ramadoss, Niveditha; Graduate, Biology, California State University, Northridge, Presenting Author. Gupta, Dinesh; Washington University, St. Facts, Identification & Control Latin Name Harmonia axyridis (Pallas) Appearance Multicolored Asian lady beetles are common throughout most of the United States and. Ladybugs (called ladybirds in some countries) are a family of beetles that includes the Asian Lady Beetle (Harmonia axyridis), among others. The Asian lady beetle has. The common brushtail possum is largely nocturnal and arboreal, and is an agile climber, although it may also travel along the ground. The diet varies depending on. Louis. Guenther, Alex; University of California, Irvine. Basu, Chhandak; Biology, California State University, Northridge. Abstract: Rise in air pollution has led to increasing cancer, several respiratory and cardiac illnesses in humans. World Health Organization estimates that one in eight person die from air pollution. The main objective of our study is to analyze the feasibility of genetically engineered plants to remove polluting volatile compounds from air. To achieve this goal we genetically transformed Arabidopsis thaliana with an ACS (Aminocyclopropane- 1- carboxylic acid synthase) gene. Using quantitative real- time PCR (q. PCR), we previously confirmed that the ACS gene was upregulated in poplar (Populus trichocarpa) plants when exposed to environmental pollutants including ozone and methyl vinyl ketone. Therefore, we hypothesize that ACS gene might play an important role in poplar plants in mitigating stresses resulting from pollutant exposure. The homolog of poplar ACC synthase gene was PCR amplified from Arabidopsis thaliana and cloned into p. BINmgfp. 5- er vector, featuring a constitutive cauliflower mosaic virus promoter removing the native jellyfish green fluorescent (GFP) gene. The recombinant plasmid containing the ACS gene was electroporated into the GV1. Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Arabidopsis plants were genetically engineered with ACS gene by dipping the T0 (transgenic zero or wild type) flowering plants into GV1. Agrobacterium containing the recombinant binary vector. The transformed plants were selected through kanamycin resistance and grown till T3 (third transgenic) generation. The ACS gene expression of these plants will be confirmed through q. PCR. The pollutant absorbing capacity will be tested by placing the transformed T3 plants in an environmental gas chamber where they will be exposed to various levels of pollutants. The ability of the transformed plants to absorb pollutants will be evaluated by performing gas chromatography mass spectrometry analyses to measure pollutants in the inlet and outlet airflow in order to quantify the pollutant deposition rate. Our use of a model plant Arabidopsis is . Our future goal will be to transform tree species and evaluate their potentials to remove pollutants. These studies will open doors for use of transgenic plants to clean up environments. Poster #: 2 Campus: Sonoma State University. Poster Category: Agriculture/Biofuels/Environment. Keywords: Biosensors, Wireless Biosensor Network , Soil. Project Title: A Comparative Study of RF Wave Attenuation in Soil and Sand. Author List: Palmerin, Abraham; Undergraduate, Engineering Science , Sonoma State University, Presenting Author. Farahmand, Farid; Engineering Science, Sonoma State University. ![]() ![]() The Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle (Harmonia Axyridis) now makes its home in the United States. A native of Asia, this beneficial ladybug was imported in the early. Fong, Erin; Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Engineering Division. Abstract: Soil is the most spatially complex stratum of a terrestrial ecosystem. Therefore, soil monitoring and understanding changes in soil ecosystem are considered to be important aspects of any environmental monitoring. ![]() The recent emergence of Wireless Biosensor Networks (WBNs) promises addressing many ecological questions, particularly related to soil, though providing uninterrupted real- time data from various biosensors using RF signals. In this work we focused on understanding the impact of soil composition (e. RF waves travel underground. This study is crucial in order to define the appropriate RF band, power level, and RF antenna size for extended underground monitoring. Our research focused on 5. GHz ISM bands. The first part of our experiment was conducted in a 1. We measured the RF signal path loss through the sand for the above frequencies at different horizontal distances between the transmitter and receiver. We also measured RF signal strength as we changed the vertical distances between the two antennas. In the second part of our experiment, we used regular gardening soil mostly composed of organic matter, perlite and vermiculite. Vermiculite keeps the soil hydrated and is part of the clay minerals group. We made similar measurements. In both cases, we maintained the temperature at 2. Celsius. We normalized the obtained path loss measurements as a function of distance for all frequencies to remove any offset difference due to factors such as antennas. The Harlequin has a broad diet but predates other ladybirds and has the potential to wipe out some of our native species. Its spread is being closely monitored (see. Information on how to kill and get rid of asian lady beetles and asian lady bugs. Facts, Identification & Control Beetles belong to the insect order Coleoptera. This is the largest order of insects. There are more than a quarter million species of. Common name: ladybirds, lady beetles, ladybugs Our results indicate that at 0. GHz the received signal power level decays with distance by about 1. B/cm when traveling in soil. We also found that at higher frequencies, the RF signal experiences 4- 6 d. B more attenuation in soil than air. The exact value depends on the frequency and antenna polarization type. On the other hand, the path loss in sand is about 0. B more than air. It is therefore, preferred to use lower band frequencies for underground biosensors. However, the trade off will be antenna size and its design complexity. Our results conclude that it is critical to carefully manage signal power and understand antenna design when wireless biosensors are placed in an area with high quantity of clay content. This study was carried out in collaboration with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Division of Earth Sciences. Poster #: 3 Campus: CSU Long Beach. Poster Category: Agriculture/Biofuels/Environment. Keywords: Arabidopsis, Senescence, Epigenetics. Project Title: A TIR- NBS- LRR Class Disease Resistance Protein Mays be a Positive Regulator of Developmental Senescence in Arabidopsis thaliana. Author List: Mendoza, Victor ; Undergraduate, Chemistry & Biochemistry, California State University, Long Beach, Presenting Author. Brusslan, Judy; Biological Sciences, California State University, Long Beach. Abstract: Leaf senescence is the final stage in leaf development in which the leaf reallocates its nutrients to growing parts of the plant. This study aims to determine if the At. TIR- NBS- LRR class disease resistance protein (DRP), is involved in leaf senescence in Arabidopsis thaliana. This gene is up- regulated in leaf senescence and the increase in expression occurs in parallel to increases in the H3. K4me. 3 mark. Two distinct transfer- DNA (T- DNA) insertion lines that disrupt At. DNA sequencing. Loss of gene expression was confirmed by amplification of c. DNA using insertion- specific primers. Chlorophyll and total protein levels were used as physical markers for age. Differences between wild type and mutant leaves were quantified and compared using two- tailed student’s t- test. The transcript levels of robust senescence- up regulated genes (WRKY7. NIT2), were also compared. Our results revealed a significant increase of protein levels in the k. A trend of increased chlorophyll levels in k. Quantitative real- time PCR data revealed no trends of increased senescence associated gene transcript levels. We infer that the TIR- NBS- LRR, from the TNL- H subfamily, K4- DRP, may be involved in the protein degradation signaling cascade in senescence. Further work includes generating triple mutants of the TNL- H class genes that are up- regulated during senescence and marked by H3. K4me. 3. A strong delayed- senescence phenotype in triple TNL- H mutants would suggest that the TNL- H subfamily of genes may be positive regulators of senescence. Poster #: 4 Campus: CSU Fresno. Poster Category: Agriculture/Biofuels/Environment. Keywords: fleabane, herbicide resistance, greenhouse common garden. Project Title: Fitness cost of glyphosate resistance in hairy fleabane (Erigeron bonariensis) under drought conditions. Author List: Pathak, Ankit; Graduate, Biology, California State University, Fresno, Presenting Author. Waselkov, Katherine; Biology, California State University, Fresno. Abstract: Many agriculturally invasive, weedy plant species have evolved resistance various chemical herbicides, in large part because of continuous application of these chemicals to agricultural environments. Glyphosate is a powerful, low- toxicity herbicide that has been extensively applied to crops in the San Joaquin Valley of California since the 1. In 2. 00. 7, a glyphosate- resistant population of hairy fleabane (Erigeron bonariensis) was discovered on a California roadside, and since then, glyphosate resistance in fleabane has become widespread in the San Joaquin Valley. During the same time period (2. California agriculture. Since this weed species competes with young fruit trees and vines for resources, and as water resources become more limited due to climatic changes, our lab has begun to study the interaction between glyphosate resistance (GR) and drought stress in hairy fleabane. Our hypothesis was that glyphosate resistance has no fitness cost under drought- stressed conditions. Twenty plants each from a well- characterized GR fleabane population and a glyphosate- sensitive (GS) population were grown in a greenhouse environment: half of the plants of each biotype were exposed to drought stress conditions (4. We measured different fitness components, including height and leaf number over time, days to bolting and flowering, above- ground and below- ground biomass, and seed production. Treatment had a stronger effect than biotype on all measurements that showed significant differences between groups, including days to flowering (8. Day Juice Cleanse - Refreshing Fruit Cocktail. Description. GNC Total Lean. Day Juice Cleanse Nutrition Plan. By combining the GNC Total Lean! Developed by GNC experts in nutrition, this plan was developed to ensure adequate nutrient intake, while limiting the amount of toxins or chemicals consumed. 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You can essentially drop these things in and go, without the need for the aftermarket valve springs or the limiter kits, and you're still going to get that awesome idle, you're still going to be making more power over your factory camshafts. ![]() And guys, this is going to be one of those cases where the more mods you have, the more gains you'll see when using the hot rod cam shafts. But going even further, looking at aftermarket intake manifolds, even ported heads, all of these are going to yield you even bigger results or gains when using the Ford Racing Cam Shafts, in addition to of course the basic bolt- ons or intakes, mid pipes, exhausts, things like that. But sticking naturally aspirated here, anywhere from 2. However, don't expect much when it comes to torquings, which are going to be minimal at best. 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Ford Mustang History. For a car enthusiast, knowing the history of the Ford Mustang is as basic as knowing the laws of thermodynamics are to a physicist, knowing Hebrew is to a rabbi or knowing when the bacon is done to a cook at Denny's. The Mustang is a pillar of American automotive lore, and the car that brought sporting dash and styling at a price almost anyone could afford. The Mustang has never been an exotic car. Even the rarest, most powerful Mustangs ever built (such as the '6. Boss 4. 29) were assembled with haphazard care by a UAW workforce facing a quick- moving, continuous production line with parts that were shared in common with six- cylinder Falcons, four- door Fairlanes and stripped Galaxies. Handcrafting and taking the time to do something extra special has never been part of Mustang production. But that hasn't kept the Mustang from capturing the hearts of drivers for nearly 4. As ordinary a car as the Mustang has always been, it has always been extraordinarily attractive. First Generation (1. Ford's Mustang was conceived in full knowledge that in the mid- '6. America. Baby boomers would rule the '6. The production Mustang was shown to the public for the first time inside the Ford Pavilion at the New York World's Fair on April 1. Beatles first came to New York to appear on The Ed Sullivan Show. It went on sale at Ford dealers that same day. The 1. 96. 4 1/2 production Mustang followed two Mustang concept cars. The Mustang I shown in 1. V4. The Mustang II show car first displayed at the United States Grand Prix in Watkins Glen, N. Y., during October 1. Compared to those two, the production machine was dowdy. Compared to every other American car then in production, except the Corvette, the Mustang was gorgeously sleek. To make the Mustang affordable it needed to share much of its engineering with an existing Ford product. That product was the smallest Ford of the time, the compact Falcon. In fact, the first Mustangs were built in the same Dearborn, Mich., plant as the Falcon. Initially offered as either a notchback coupe or convertible, the Mustang's unibody structure was laid over a 1. While it shared its front double- wishbone/coil spring and leaf spring rear suspension as well as its overall length with the Falcon, the proportions of the Mustang were different. Its cockpit was pushed further back on the chassis, resulting in a longer hood and shorter rear deck design, and both its roof and cowl were lower. It's with those proportions — detailed with such iconic touches as the running horse in the grille, the side scallops along the flanks and the taillights divided into three sections — the Mustang became a car people were instantly passionate about. Engine choices started with the utterly lame 1. OHV straight six that made just 1. OHV straight six rated at a flaccid 1. OHV V8 breathing through a two- barrel carburetor and making 1. V8; a four- barrel 2. K- code- equipped cars got a special badge on their front fenders indicating that not only did the engine displace 2. The Cruise- O- Matic three- speed automatic transmission was also offered. Nothing could stop the 1. Mustang (especially not its four- wheel drum brakes) and with Ford furiously adding production capacity for the . The V8s outsold Mustangs equipped with the six by nearly three to one. The three most significant additions to the Mustang for 1. GT equipment and trim package and optional power front disc brakes. Gone forever was the 2. V8 that few buyers were choosing anyhow. Even Ford was shocked at America's appetite for the Mustang during '6. It sold an astounding 4. That's a total of 5. Mustangs for the '6. With that many Mustangs in the nation's automotive bloodstream, it was natural that many of them would be raced. But in order to go road racing head to head against Chevrolet's Corvette, Ford needed a two- seater. And rules said that Ford had to make at least 1. January 1. 96. 5. That's where Carroll Shelby came in. Shelby, a Texan and longtime racer, saw the potential to slay Corvettes with the Mustang and took 1. K- code engine built at Ford's San Jose, Calif., plant down to Los Angeles for modification into . Tossing the rear seats aside, Shelby added such performance items as oversize front disc brakes, a fiberglass hood and a lowered suspension with oversize tires on 1. Shelby's legendary series of modified Mustangs would be built through 1. Mustangs ever built. It's impossible to ignore the Shelby Mustangs (which carried Shelby VIN numbers) when recounting Mustang history, but space considerations prevent further discussion of them in this article. The easiest way to tell the 1. Mustang from the '6. Other changes were limited to color variations, a revised instrument cluster and a few trim tweaks. Incredibly, the '6. Ford sold 6. 07,5. That's still the most Mustangs ever sold during a single model year. How do you follow total sales of 1,2. Mustangs over just two- and- a- half years? Second Generation (1. By 1. 96. 7, the Mustang had something it hadn't had before: competition. Chevrolet was now making the Camaro, Pontiac the Firebird, and Plymouth had redesigned the Barracuda into a more serious machine. Even within Ford, Mercury was now selling the Cougar. Ford's response to that competition was a new, slightly larger Mustang with an all- new body over what was pretty much the same chassis. The wheelbase was still 1. A hood with dual recesses was optional. The standard power plant was now the 2. K- code 2. 89 V8s optional. New on the menu was a 3. Accommodating that wider engine meant that the front suspension's track needed to be widened by 2. With its wider track, the '6. Mustang was a more stable car than the '6. The seats were more comfortable, and the instrumentation was easier to read. It was, generally speaking, a better car in every way that counted. Ford sold 3. 56,2. Of those, only 4. Federally mandated side marker lights and a revised grille distinguished the 1. Mustang from the '6. A low- performance 1. V8 was still an option, but the other 2. V8. The two- barrel 3. More glamorous than the revised small V8s were new 4. V8. The more radical 4. Both the 4. 27 and 4. Those big engines hinted at what was in store for the Mustang over the next few years. Third Generation (1. The Mustang got larger once again for 1. The new body for 1. The fastback had large nonfunctional scoops dug high into its rear fenders. Unlike the '6. 7, the '6. Mustang styling themes. But under the sheet metal the Mustang still carried that Falcon- sourced front suspension and the solid rear axle was still perched on leaf springs. The range of powertrain options grew once again for '6. Base power still came from the 2. But the 2. 89 V8s were gone for good with a two- barrel, 2. V8 available. Beyond the 3. V8 which made 2. 50 horsepower when gasping in air through a two- barrel carb and 2. The 3. 90 was back making 3. For those who wanted a performance image, the company came up with a . Both were named . So Ford came up with the Boss 3. Larry Shinoda- designed body package (which included a flat- black hood, rear window louvers and a rear deck spoiler) and a high- compression, deep- breathing 3. V8 making a wicked 2. Ford would sell 1,6. The Boss 4. 29 was built only to homologate Ford's spectacular 4. V8 for NASCAR stock car competition. The 4. 29 was ludicrously underrated at 3. Mustang (the front suspension had to be virtually redesigned) instead of putting it in the roomier bay of the Torino, which was the car Ford actually ran in NASCAR. Only 8. 59 Boss 4. Those Boss 4. 29s were but a drop in the 1. Mustang sales bucket. In all, Ford sold 2. Mustangs that year, including 7. Mach 1s and 1. 4,7. Ford went back to just two headlights for the 1. Mustang, replacing the outboard lights with attractive scoops that fed nothing at all. Other changes included the elimination of the phony side scoops from all models. Also, the 3. 51 V8s now came from Ford's Cleveland plant and were of a slightly different design from the previous 3. Windsor, Ontario, facility. During the '7. 0 model year, sales dropped to 1. Mustangs including 6,3. Boss 3. 02s, 4. 99 Boss 4. Fourth Generation (1. Flat- featured and flabby, the 1. Mustang was hardly beloved upon its introduction and has never really gained a place in enthusiasts' hearts. The wheelbase stretched to 1. Mustang so engaging. Still running on the Falcon- derived chassis, the '7. Mustang had engines ranging from the 2. Cobra Jet and Super Cobra Jet 4. Gone from the scene were both the Boss 3. Boss 4. 29 and in their place was a new Boss 3. V8 aboard that whacked out 3. Whether it was due to this new car's so- so appearance or the age of the Mustang concept is not known, but only 1. Mustangs were produced. That's 4. 1,0. 49 less units than '7. While the 1. 97. 2 Mustang was mostly carryover from '7. Gone were both 4. Boss 3. 51. Sales slumped to just 1. Power ratings dropped even further during the 1. The six now made a totally inadequate 8. Windsor design and a two- barrel Cleveland) just over 1. Even though 1. 97. Ford to rethink the Mustang. Fifth Generation (1. Everyone hates the Mustang II. It was too small, underpowered, handled poorly, terribly put together, ill- proportioned, chintzy in its details and altogether subpar. It also sold ridiculously well. By the early '7. 0s it was obvious to Ford that the pony car market the Mustang had established was changing. Emissions regulations made the high- compression, high- horsepower V8s unsustainable, and baby boomers were increasingly turning to smaller imported cars. Making the Mustang a smaller, more fuel- efficient car seemed like a good idea. Tossing aside the Falcon components that had underpinned the Mustang from Day One, Ford plopped the 1. Mustang II (Ford put the . The Pinto was smaller than the Falcon, but otherwise similar. It was still a unibody design, the front suspension was still a double wishbone design and the rear suspension still bolted its solid rear axle to a pair of leaf springs. |
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