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Lose Weight In A Week

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Lose Weight In a Week

Lose Weight In a Week

Lose weight in a week? Everybody seems in such a hurry these days, and it does have to be said that a steadier approach is better. Nevertheless, it is certainly possible to lose weight in a week, and not just the odd pound, but a meaningful amount. Here’s how  you can lose weight in a week.

Tip 1
There is no question that it is possible to lose weight in a week, but exactly how much depends on various factors. How heavy you are when you start will determine the rate at which you can lose weight, and there are other factors which have an influence as well. Men have a greater muscle mass which helps them burn calories faster than women. On average, it should be comfortably possible to lose 5 or 6 lbs in one week.

Tip 2
However desperate you are, don’t attempt too much. There is a limit to how much weight anyone, no matter how great their determination, can lose. If you are looking to lose over 20 lbs in a week just to fit into a party frock, then you are very unlikely to succeed.  Set realistic goals, and make sure you check your progress every day. If what you are doing isn’t working, you need to know about it as soon as possible, so you can make the necessary adjustments.

Tip 3
Choose your favorite exercise, and do plenty of it. If you are not normally the physically active type, then you may not have a favorite exercise. In this case, choose something which you will be prepared to do a lot of in order to achieve your cherished goal. You will need  to be putting in the hours every day consistently and often if you want fast results! Jogging and cycling are great ways to burn off excess calories, and brisk walking is more gentle, but still effective. You will need to put in a few miles, though!

Tip 4
Tell people you can trust of your aims. Often people you know will be skeptical when you say you want to lose a certain amount of weight in a short time. You will not want the humiliation of having them proven right, but you will enjoy the satisfaction of seeing them admit they were wrong. Motivation is critical for any activity where strenuous effort is needed, and these are great carrot and stick motivators!

When you need to lose weight in a week, these tips will help you do just that. As ever, if you are going to attempt a dramatic change of lifestyle, it will be advisable to get advice from your own doctor. Click the links below for valuable resources to help you lose weight.

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Are You Overweight, Is It Too Late?

Saturday, September 12th, 2009
Article Body:
When is it too late to start exercising and eating healthy? Some people say never, I disagree with that. I think it would be hard to do that when you are 6 feet under because you never started eating healthy and exercising. But as long as  you are still breathing, it is not too late.
If you are overweight it makes life much harder, getting up and down, walking anywhere, much less trying to exercise. Out of the corner of your eye you see people staring and whispering. They might as well go ahead and point, too.
The best time to start an exercise program and eating healthy is when you are young. Unfortunately that is not always the case. As a person gets older, that old saying, “It is hard to teach an old dog new tricks”, is very true, but not impossible. For whatever reason people tend to be less active.
At any age a person should and can improve their way of eating and getting some kind of exercise. You don’t have to quit eating, if you do that, you might dry up like a prune. Learning a new way of eating and enjoying new foods, with a friend or group, is a good way to lose the weight.
Walk with a friend 2 or 3 times a week. Start off walking short distances and increase it a little at a time. You’ll be surprised at how much better you begin to feel each day. Between the eating healthy and exercising you’ll feel like an new person in no time and life will be better and easier.
Soon those  same people who were staring and whispering will come up to you and say, “Don’t I know you, you look so familiar, but I just can’t place you?” And you will smile and say, “You must be mistaken, that was another person.”
Start today with your new way of life; you’re going to love the way you feel.

Overweight

Overweight

Article Body:

When is it too late to start exercising and eating healthy? Some people say never, I disagree with that. I think it would be hard to do that when you are 6 feet under because you never started eating healthy and exercising. But as long as  you are still breathing, it is not too late.

If you are overweight it makes life much harder, getting up and down, walking anywhere, much less trying to exercise. Out of the corner of your eye you see people staring and whispering. They might as well go ahead and point, too.

The best time to start an exercise program and eating healthy is when you are young. Unfortunately that is not always the case. As a person gets older, that old saying, “It is hard to teach an old dog new tricks”, is very true, but not impossible. For whatever reason people tend to be less active.

At any age a person should and can improve their way of eating and getting some kind of exercise. You don’t have to quit eating, if you do that, you might dry up like a prune. Learning a new way of eating and enjoying new foods, with a friend or group, is a good way to lose the weight.

Walk with a friend 2 or 3 times a week. Start off walking short distances and increase it a little at a time. You’ll be surprised at how much better you begin to feel each day. Between the eating healthy and exercising you’ll feel like an new person in no time and life will be better and easier.

Soon those  same people who were staring and whispering will come up to you and say, “Don’t I know you, you look so familiar, but I just can’t place you?” And you will smile and say, “You must be mistaken, that was another person.”

Start today with your new way of life; you’re going to love the way you feel.

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Celebrating the Joy of Nutrition and Fitness Part 5 of 7

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

2.    Move often: Be active throughout the day.

Finding a free hour for physical activity can feel next to impossible, especially during the hectic holidays. Finding 10 to 20 minutes is often more realistic. Short bursts of activity can provide the real health benefits–and help reduce daily stress at the same time.

3.    Move inside: Walk the stairs, the halls, the malls.

Weather, work, and busy schedules can be obstacles to being active. The best solution is to build more steps into your daily routine. Take the stairs at a power pace, walk around while you are talking on the phone, or take an extra lap around the mall while shopping.

4.    Move outside: Walk, shovel, skate, sled, ski or board.

Spend as much time outside as possible–in the neighborhood, at the park, or on the slopes. Park once and walk from store to store. Shovel your sidewalk; then help a friend with his or hers. Get together at the park for walks, skates, sleds, or making snow angels.

5.    Move for fun: Dance to your favorite holiday tunes.

If you hate to exercise, just change the E to enjoyment. Dance seriously with someone you love or just do some silly dancing with children. Put on your favorite holiday music and rock around the house. It can make sweeping and vacuuming a lot more fun!

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Celebrating the Joy of Nutrition and Fitness Part 1 of 7

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

It’s that season again: when we eat too much and move too little, when tempting foods are everywhere, and when darker, colder days make it easier to sit on the couch than to be active. It’s the season when many of us put our health on hold until it’s time for New Year’s resolutions again.

There’s a much more positive way to approach the holiday eating season, according to Dayle Hayes, a registered dietitian with Nutrition for the Future in Billings . You actually can maintain your weight, increase your energy level, and stay healthy throughout the holidays–without giving up any of the traditional treats. Just imagine how nice it would be not to have to diet in January!

According to Hayes, paying attention to nutrition and fitness can also have significant mental health benefits. Eating well and being active are two wonderful ways to reduce stress and keep your holiday spirits intact. Here are three tips for healthful eating during the holidays (and year-round too):

1.    Balance holiday food with enjoyable activity: Promise yourself that you will devote 30 to 60 minutes to physical activity every day–and make active time fun time. Take a walk to see holiday decorations up close. Dance with someone you love. Play outside with children. Meet a friend at the gym.

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