Jan
29
Weight Loss Regimen: Doing It Together
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Weight Loss Regimen: Doing It Together
There are activities which are meant to be done on your own, alone, without anyone bugging you. But there are some things which are best accomplished if you have people helping you out.
Guess what? Weight loss is just like that.
Sure, you can make a pact with yourself to see it through the end and achieve your ideal weight on your own. Others have done that so could you, right? It would be such a triumph! Tough and hard but nevertheless, a resounding success!
But what if I tell you, weight loss could be easier, without taxing you too much on your emotions and willpower?
Joining a weight loss support group has its ups and downs, but mostly ups, if you’re going to be in it for the long haul.
You’ll be around a group of people who have the same goals as you have – to get rid of unwanted pounds and achieve your ideal weight. You’ll be talking to a group of people with the same challenges and problems as you do. You’ll be interacting with a group of people who are as confused but are as eager to lose weight as you are. This is the group of people you can totally relate to!
- “Weight loss? Easy, we’re in this together!”
Sweet words, right?
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Jan
27
Your To-Do Health List
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Your To-Do Health List
Have seriously thought about your life in relation to your health?
It’s a gloomy thought, but have you ever wondered how long you’re going to live if you continue the way you’re living your life?
With no regards to what you’re eating as long as you can satisfy the rumblings of your stomach, making up excuses not to exercise and move more, staying up too late to watch TV or surf the net and waking up exhausted the next morning…
Did I just describe your life?
You need to read this excellent article on having a happier and healthier life.
Your to-do health list includes proper nutrition, regular exercise, and enough sleep.
This to-do health list basically involves a whole turnabout in your lifestyle. You have to get off your unhealthy eating habits, get on the treadmill, and hop on to bed at a good time each night.
I know it’s going to be tough. When letting go of bad habits, it is an overwhelming challenge. But again, have you ever wondered how long you’re going to live if you continue living your life that way?
A lame reason, like, we all die anyway so why bother, is no reason at all! Yes, death is a part of the cycle of life but you definitely do not want to die wasted and unhappy.
A happier and healthier life needs commitment and a complete overhaul of your current lifestyle. Life has a lot to offer and you can’t simple afford to miss out on a lot of them!
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Jan
27
The Secrets of Getting Enough Sleep…Finally Revealed!
Here’s one a really mundane topic that’ll interest you – the secrets of getting enough sleep. It’s not about interpreting your dreams or the mysticism of being in a suspended state of animation; it’s about the facts of getting enough sleep.
Do you think you’re sleeping enough? Well, think again…
This is a list of the secrets you need to know about sleep (getting enough of it or the lack thereof):
1. It’s not just the quantity, quality also matters. Most adults need at least 8.1 hours of sleep everyday, a study has revealed. Some scientists believe that 7-8 hours of sleep each night is good enough. However, most adults sleep in the range of 6-10 hours a day. Each person needs a certain amount of sleep to function effectively during the day and that amount of shut-eye definitely varies from person to person. The point is it doesn’t matter how long or short you sleep as long as you can go about your daily activities without any problems.
2. Different ages, different sleeping patterns. Teenagers have a slightly different sleeping pattern than adults and children. In teenagers, the hormone melatonin which is associated with the body’s sleeping habits is produced later, making it hard for teens to sleep early. Also, as we get older it is easier to cope with a less sleep.
3. Early birds and late risers. Are you an early bird or do you prefer to wake up later in the morning when the sun is already out and shining? There has been some interesting research on the relationship of sleep and the stress hormone, cortisol. In a study at the University of Westminster, it was determined that early risers have a higher level of cortisol which is then attributed to the higher level of energy as well as increased focus and concentration. Late risers have a lower level of cortisol which accounts for their more leisurely take on everyday activities.
4. Light, follow the light. Light is important if you want to sleep, or wake up for that matter. Turning down the light to a soft, low glow can be very relaxing, and without your knowing it, you’re already in dreamland. A strong light (read: sunlight streaming through the window) is a strong wake up call in the morning.
5. There’s no such thing as sleep savings. You can’t sleep 14 hours tonight so that you can sleep for 4 hours tomorrow, but you can sleep 4 hours tonight and make up on the deficit on the following nights.
6. Take short naps during the day but not after 4 PM. A 30-minute nap on your lunch break can be enough to invigorate and freshen you up, ready to take on the remaining challenges of the day. But it’s not advisable to take a nap after 4 PM because you’ll more likely have difficulty in sleeping later.
Those facts got you thinking, didn’t they?
You’ve looked at sleeping in a whole new light and with all its secrets revealed!
Sleeping doesn’t necessarily mean getting 8 hours of shut-eye, it means getting quality sleep. It doesn’t mean early to bed and early to rise; it is about getting the adequate sleep you need to function effectively throughout the day.
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Jan
20
Running, Walking For Health And Fun
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Running, Walking For Health And Fun
If you’re a fitness buff, on a weight loss program, or just want to try your luck at a 5K run walk event, then you’ve got to be prepared.
Running and walking are perhaps the two cheapest fitness exercise out there – no gym membership, no expensive exercise equipment, and no frills at all, just a simple and effective fitness exercise.
You’re just going to invest on a good pair of sneakers and a comfortable outfit, and off you go…
A 5k walk run event can be a fun, competitive sport. A great way to wake up your hibernating competitive spirit. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to lose that excess body fat!
Running and walking are both cardiovascular exercises which will boost your heart and lung health. These types of exercise will also help you burn body fat. However, if you combine running and walking with a little resistance training, you will improve your body’s fat burning capacity significantly!
Here’s a quick tip on running and walking that 5k event: it is not how fast you finish up the race but the quality of the experience as well as how well you get on from there.
Enjoy the competition but don’t let it ruin the experience and the chance to evaluate your fitness level.
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Jan
9
Weight Loss Exercise
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Weight Loss Exercise
When combining a healthy diet with regular exercise, weight loss is more significant.
How will exercise help weight loss?
Anaerobic exercise or weight training uses up carbohydrate stores in the muscles as its main source of energy. Aerobic exercise, on the other hand, doesn’t use up as much carbohydrates but it is essential for weight maintenance in the long run.
Not only does exercise help you burn stored energy but also speeds up your metabolism. By speeding your metabolism, you will lose weight more effectively even without adhering to a strict weight loss diet.
So what’s the best exercise to complement your weight loss?
It must be something you like to do, something which you can do everyday for 30 to 45 minutes, and should be able to make you sweat and burn off excess fat.
Your weight loss exercise routine, however, must be within your fitness level and comfort zone. You can step up to the next level gradually.
Just do something to make you sweat everyday – that may be walking your dog around the block, mowing the front lawn, or taking the stairs instead of the elevator at work.
The secret to exercise is doing a physical activity that you like, that in itself will keep you motivated more than a gym membership.
Enjoy the these activities and in no time, you’ll see significant changes in your weight especially if you made the decision of making a complete lifestyle makeover for a better, healthier living.
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