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COVID-19 has brought about many changes to our world as we knew it. No truer for the local people of Nusa Lembongan & Ceningan. As most of the population’s income was previously directly or indirectly derived from tourism, COVID-19 has caused some serious challenges.
In the typical spirit of the locals, whose Hindu faith always guides their journey, they looked within their own shores for opportunities to generate an income. A businessman from Surabaya introduced seaweed farming to Lembongan in 1984, with the first cultivations taking place in Jungut Batu Bay. It was not so long ago (for many only 10 years), that seaweed farming was a major incomer earner for many people. You too may remember the patch work of plots that created the ocean landscape in Jungut Batu, the Mangrove and in the channel between Lembongan & Ceningan. For people who have been visiting the islands prior to 2010 seaweed farms, the harvesting process and drying in preparation for sale are iconic island memories.
As a result, seaweed farming in Lembongan has now re-emerged and the older generation have been key to helping re-establish it as a sustainable industry, educating and passing on their knowledge to younger family members who have only known tourism as an income stream.
The locals are realistic in their optimism for the return of tourism, understanding it will not recover quickly. As tourism has as good as disappeared for the last 6 months the demand for seaweed seedlings and dried product is on a steady increase.
However not everyone is a seaweed farmer or knows how to cultivate seaweed. The Lembongan Traveller’s Digital Marketing Manager spent a few days with some of the local seaweed farmers to gain an insight to the industry and techniques used so we could share the process with you.
Type of Seaweed – There are many types of seaweed that can be grown in Nusa Lembongan, one of which is green Katoni (eucheuma cottoni) seaweed which is commonly grown in the area around the Mangrove, other varieties are grown in Nusa Ceningan.
Setting up a Seaweed Farm -The farmers initially buy seaweed seeds from Nusa Penida a 5 meter lengths of rope. They then plant it on their ocean “land” to create a “box” which range in size, but are usually around 5 x 50 metres. Each seaweed farm “box” is made up of rows of wooden supports and ropes. The seaweed seedlings are attached to these rows. The “box” contains approximately 100 bundles of seaweed. It is very important that the ocean space chosen is accessible during high and low tide, this change of tide and water flow is also very important to the growth and productivity of the crop. Each “box” is marked with flags attached to wooden stakes. Farmers attend their box daily at low tide between harvest times to check on any damage that may have been caused during high tide.
Harvesting -Seaweed can be harvested 30 days after planting and is usually harvested every full moon or new moon. Two crops are planted within a month so farmers will harvest every 15 days. Depending on the size of the each famer’s box, it can take up to 10 days for the harvesting process as this is generally done in the mornings on low tides. However, when low tides fall in the middle of the night farmers will spend midnight hours with head torches attending, it is a laborious and not for the faint hearted, as farmers are constantly exposed to the elements and weather. In the mornings they cut the seaweed to take it ashore and in the afternoon low tide they create new seedling rows for the next harvest. Traditional Jukung boats are used by farmers to access their plots and transport the seaweed.
At the time of harvesting, the seaweed will have grown to 3 times the size of when it was first attached to the ropes. During each harvest all of the seaweed from the rope supports are removed to be sorted, smaller & damages pieces are set aside for drying and more established growths are re-attached together in bundles of 2-3 pieces along the supports for the next months harvest.
Ready for sale – After drying, farmers will gather the seaweed to sell to a “seaweed collector”. The “seaweed collectors” live on Lembongan and then transport it to Nusa Penida where it is on sold to export traders to make its way to be used in cosmetics. Usually farmers can produce 400kg of dry seaweed, per month which currently sells for IDR 12,000 / kg. There is also the opportunity for them to sell seedlings to new seaweed farmers, the price of 100 seedlings is around IDR 5 million.
Seaweed farming into the future – We are excited to see so many locals re-entering the seaweed farming industry and hope it will continue well into the future to operate in unison with tourism when travel resumes. The Lembongan Traveller is here to support the Lembongan & Ceningan seaweed farming industry and its prosperity. This unique way of farming requires no pesticides or fertilizers. Seaweed cultivation also provides environmental benefits.
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Are you tired of having that stubborn belly fat that just won’t budge? It can be frustrating! That is why I am going to tell you how to get rid of belly fat and keep it off for good. There are going to be 5 keys to lose your belly fat forever! It isn’t an easy thing to do, but it is possible. So, here are the tips to help you get started on the fat loss journey, and stay there for the long run.
Tip #1: GET RID OF BLOAT. So many people have regular bloating, and don’t even realize it. This can be caused by the foods you eat, as many processed foods are the cause of this. Start by replacing the processed foods with whole foods. Focus on improving your digestive health. You can also take a probiotic like Anabolic Shield to help with your bloating, as it helps with gut support.
Tip #2: FIX YOUR NUTRITION. You can’t out exercise a bad diet. You need to make sure that you are eating at a caloric deficit. You don’t want to do this too drastically, as it can do more harm than good. It can ruin your metabolism, cause fatigue, and lead to muscle loss. Also, prioritize eating whole nutrient dense foods.
Tip #3: RESISTANCE TRAINING. This is the fun part of losing fat. Prioritize compound movements in your workouts because those will help accelerate the fat burning process. Resistance training is great because you will build muscle, which will help you look good for when you shed the extra body fat. Try to do 3-5 days of training per week, to give you the best overall benefits.
Tip #4: FIND HEALTHY WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS. Stress triggers a production of cortisol, and high cortisol levels have been linked to weight gain and fat accumulation around the belly and love handles. Everyone is different, so try to find methods to help you get rid of your stress. Prioritizing sleep also helps with your stress, so make sure you try to get 7-9 hours of sleep each night.
Tip #5: PERSISTENCE. Remember, that belly fat didn’t just appear overnight, so do not expect drastic changes overnight. If you keep at it and set goals, you will reach them in time. Set goals you can stick with and make improvements.
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Here are some of the best food sources of omega-3 fatty acids:
Fatty Fish: Fatty fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, especially the long-chain varieties EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Examples of fatty fish include salmon, mackerel, sardines, trout, and tuna.
Chia Seeds: Chia seeds are a plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids. They are also high in fiber, antioxidants, and other nutrients. You can sprinkle chia seeds on yogurt, or oatmeal, or blend them into smoothies.
Flaxseeds are another plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly ALA (alpha-linolenic acid). Grinding flaxseeds before consumption improves their digestibility and allows better absorption of nutrients. You can add ground flaxseeds to smoothies, cereals, or use them as an egg substitute in baking.
Walnuts: Walnuts are a good source of ALA and other beneficial nutrients. They make a great snack, or add them to salads, oatmeal, or baked goods.
Hemp Seeds: Hemp seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and provide protein and other essential nutrients. You can sprinkle hemp seeds on salads, yogurt, or incorporate them into smoothies.
Seaweed and Algae: Certain types of seaweed and algae, such as nori, spirulina, and chlorella, contain omega-3 fatty acids, particularly DHA. These can be consumed in dried form or as a supplement.
Pasture-Raised Eggs: Eggs from chickens raised on pasture or fed an omega-3-enriched diet can contain higher omega-3 fatty acids, specifically DHA.
Soybeans and Tofu: Soybeans and tofu are plant-based sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Incorporating these into your diet can provide a range of nutrients, including omega-3s.
Remember that the body’s conversion of ALA to the more beneficial long-chain omega-3s (EPA and DHA) is limited. Hence, it is beneficial to include plant- and animal-based sources of omega-3s in your diet.
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You can indeed burn belly fat in just a few days just by exercising on a daily basis. This workout is the perfect exercise to kick-start your fitness journey so doing this for the next 4 days will surely bring about results. May not be the result you want to see, but it’s definitely a good way to start.
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0:00 Introduction: Understanding the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio
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Let’s talk about how to balance your ratio of omega-fatty acids and why you need to do this in the first place.
The average person’s diet is way too high in omega-6 fatty acids and too low in omega-3 fatty acids. The ideal ratio of omega-6 fatty acids to omega-3 fatty acids is 1:1. However, the average ratio of these fatty acids for Americans is about 20:1.
If you’re deficient in omega-3 fatty acids, you could have cognitive issues or problems with your eyes. Men may also experience problems with low testosterone and fertility.
Having high omega-6 fatty acids and low omega-3 fatty acids may potentially lead to:
• Stiff red blood cells
• Thick blood
• Obesity (visceral fat)
• Insulin resistance or diabetes
• Inflammation
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The best and easiest way to balance your omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is to increase your omega-3 fatty acids. Adding omega-3 fatty acids to your diet is even more important than removing the omega-6 fatty acids.
Both fish oil and cod liver oil are great sources of omega-3 fatty acids. But, cod liver oil also has vitamin D and vitamin A. Algae is an excellent vegan source of omega-3 fatty acids.
Here are a few more ways to balance this ratio:
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• Consume walnuts
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“How to lose belly fat” is one of the most common questions out there. And that’s understandable. Belly fat is really easy to gain and notoriously hard to lose. It can seem as though no matter what exercises you try to lose belly fat and no matter how well you eat, the belly fat just won’t budge. And unfortunately, with exception to surgery, there is currently no proven method of being able to spot reduce fat from the belly. There is an exercise, however, that is incredibly underutilized yet powerfully effective when it comes to losing even the most stubborn belly fat. Today I’ll share what that is and how you can start using it right away to lose belly fat.
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Why is belly fat is so hard to lose in the first place? Well, it comes down to the fact that certain areas of your body are easier to lose fat than others, and is largely determined by genetics. Now having your genetics stacked against you may seem problematic if you’re looking to develop a slim or lean looking abdomen, but there is a solution. As long as you create a calorie deficit, you will continue to lose fat. Eventually, if maintained long enough, you will lose excess fat from all areas of your body, even if your genetics put your belly fat at the back of the line.
While diet should be your main way of creating a calorie deficit, adding additional exercises could help you to lose belly fat by keeping your metabolism high, even as you’re losing weight from dieting. That said, not all exercises are created equal. While things like running, rowing, cycling, or even HIIT workouts tend to burn calories very quickly, the truth is, the overwhelming majority of people can’t actually stick with traditional cardio long enough for fat loss to reach stubborn areas. And it’s not that these methods don’t work if you stick to it, because they do. The problem is simply that they’re brutal. They require a lot of willpower.
Now don’t get me wrong, these forms of cardio definitely do have their place and some people have no problem sticking to them. In fact, I still do these intense sessions once or twice a week for conditioning. But I no longer rely on them as my main form of cardio to lose fat and nor should most people. Because if you want to lose your stubborn belly fat, and more importantly keep it off once it’s gone, then you need something you can stick to for life. What’s the solution?
The best exercise to lose belly fat is walking. It’s the easiest to maintain, lowest stress, lowest fatigue, and most versatile form of cardio. According to research, intense forms of cardio like HIIT or running, while time efficient, didn’t provide any superior fat loss effect when compared to longer yet less intense forms of cardio such as walking. Which makes sense. It’s simply a numbers game. Your body doesn’t care whether the calories you burned were from some crazy intense fasted cardio session or from plain old walking. What matters most is what you can do consistently over time. And if you crunch the numbers, you’ll actually find that the calories burned from simply walking can very quickly add up to a meaningful amount.
So now that I’ve hopefully convinced you of the power of walking, let’s dive into the specifics of how to lose belly fat from walking. The first step is to determine an average of how many steps you’re currently taking. You can use the health app on your iPhone or use Google Fit if you’re on Android. After a week, see what your daily average comes up to. Some of you however might be surprised with how few steps you’re taking, but this is a good thing, as it means you have a big opportunity to bump that up.
Set a realistic goal and first aim to do an extra 2,000 steps a day. Given that the average individual takes about 1,200 steps during 10 minutes of walking, all you have to do is throw in two 10 minutes walks into your day to accomplish that. Once you’re consistent with that, try bumping it up by another 2,000 steps, and continue doing this with the goal of consistently getting at least 8,000 steps or even up to 15,000 steps, which seems to be the range that provides the greatest fat loss and health benefits.
Trust me, the little things add up. Apply these tips and you’ll be surprised with just how much they increase your step count and even more surprised by how much of a difference it makes towards your fat loss overtime. That said guys, I want to emphasize that walking or any form of cardio is only effective for fat loss if it’s used in combination with a diet. So use your diet as the primary way to create a calorie deficit and supplement it with walking to help speed up the process. Video Rating: / 5
One of the biggest differences between weight lifting vs cardio is that while lifting weights is great for building muscle, it’s not so great if you’re looking to burn calories. In this video, I’ll explain how that affects your ability to burn fat and build muscle, and then cover how to burn more calories by covering three tweaks that you can make during your lifting workouts. By the end, you’ll end up with a full body weight training workout that you can get started with right away to burn fat.
Exercise alone is not very effective at losing fat if your diet is not under control. But with a proper diet, adding the right type of exercise to it can significantly speed up your results. When comparing weight lifting vs cardio, while resistance training doesn’t burn many calories compared to cardio, it does have one important advantage over the latter. Doing cardio alone can lead to a small amount of muscle loss.
This is important to note because muscle is what will help keep your metabolism high as you lose weight and will ensure you end up looking lean and muscular rather than just “skinny” after a diet. This means that, if you’re looking to burn fat and build muscle in the most optimal manner possible, a combination of resistance training with cardio is best. I’ll show you exactly how to do this with three tweaks and then give you an example workout that puts it into practice.
When it comes to how to burn more calories through weight lifting, the first tweak is with how much weight you’ll be lifting and how many reps you’ll be doing in your sets for each exercise. More specifically, research suggests that you can nearly double the number of calories you burn in a set by lifting lighter weights for more reps. However, although we can burn slightly more calories the lighter in weight we go, note that for the best muscle building results while still burning significantly more calories, a good recommendation is to use a weight that’s between 40-60% of the maximum weight you could lift for that exercise. For most people, this means choosing a weight that you could do around 15-30 reps with. Just remember, you still need to push yourself hard enough for this to be effective.
Tweak 2 to burn fat with weight training involves using the most muscle mass as possible within your workouts. Illustrating this is a 2017 study tested a variety of resistance training exercises and compared the calories burned. They compared several “isolation exercises” that only worked one small muscle at a time, to “compound exercises” that work several different muscles simultaneously. They found that lat pulldowns, which work several back muscles as well as the biceps, burned almost 20% more calories than bicep curls. Squats, which work the whole lower body, burn almost 35% more calories than leg extensions. We’ll apply this by filling our workout with big exercises that will work every single muscle of our body
Finally, the most important thing you can do to burn more calories is improve your time efficiency. How? You can do so by making use of a circuit style of training. Using this method will enable us to add more exercises and sets into our workout without having to stay in the gym any longer than normal. But we will want to be careful with the exercise selection to ensure we don’t compromise our gains by overworking the same muscle groups with not enough rest. Alright now that we’ve got the science down, let’s apply it into a workout that can be done either at a gym or even at home with just dumbbells.
The workout includes 3 circuits that each have 4 exercises. Within each circuit you will progress from one exercise to the next resting for only 15-20 seconds. Pick a weight that you could do somewhere between 15-30 reps with if you pushed hard. If you reach above 30 reps, then you know it’s time to use a heavier weight. Finally, if you’re a beginner, perform each circuit 2-3 times, intermediate 3-4 times, and advanced 4-5 times.
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Circuit 2: Lower Body:
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Reverse Lunges → Push Up→ DB Facepulls → Plank
You’ll get the most benefit from this workout if you implement it no less than 2 but no more than 4 times a week. That said, I wouldn’t use this style of workout if your main goal is to build muscle and improve your strength.
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If you get invited to play “Kerfuddle,” here’s what to expect: a fast-paced word game with “Shake It Up” cards for a whole other layer of amusement and challenge.
Kick off the game by rolling the number cube. This determines the minimum length of each word that round. Then, shake up the letter cubes in the Kerfuddle cup and roll them on to the game mat. Whatever letters land face up are your material for that round.
Start the three minute timer. You have exactly that time to come up with as many words as possible. But there’s a twist. Each round has a Shake It Up card, with creative restrictions to make sure no two rounds are the same (e.g., “you must write with your opposite hand” or “you can’t use “S” to make words plural”).
Who wins Kerfuddle? The person with the most points at the end of all the rounds.
From kids learning how to spell to word-game connoisseurs, this full featured, travel-sized game is for everyone and everywhere.
