Saturday, October 23, 2010
Walking To Lose Weight Fast And Stay Fit In A Week
If you are interested in becoming more fit, and living a healthier lifestyle, then surely you have been overwhelmed by the options available to do so. Many are overly complicated, and far too many are going to be expensive. These can be avoided by taking the simplest approach to fitness, and that would be walking to lose weight.
Walking may well be the perfect exercise. It can be done anywhere, by anybody, and at any time. It involves no special equipment, save for a decent pair of shoes. It needs no specific location, such as a gym, no trainer, and no memberships fees. All you need in order to do it is the will to get out and go.
This form of exercise is also good for overall toning and shaping. It can work just about all of the major muscle groups in the body, and does it all at one time. Obviously, the lower body will get a workout, and this is a great way to shape and firm the buttocks. But it also works the upper body if you intentionally swing, or pump, the arms while strolling.
Taking a walk can also be a very good aerobic workout as well. Walking briskly, which means fast enough that you are breathing a little bit harder than usual, for about twenty minutes, will do the trick. Doing this form of exercise four to five times a week will certainly fulfill the fitness requirements as set forth by the industry leaders.
Best of all, this type of activity can be fun to do. You can go with others in order to enjoy each others company while getting fit. The whole family can get involved for the benefit of all. And you will see the neighborhood in a whole new way by actually seeing it with your own senses, instead of from behind the auto windshield. The family pets can get involved, too, and they could use the workout themselves.
Walking to lose weight is a very sound approach to both weight loss, and for overall health and fitness. And all you need to do to get started is to get started. Shoot for twenty minutes a day, but start out with whatever you can manage. If it is only to the end of the street and back, that is fine. Add time, and miles, as you are able and watch your fitness levels increase exponentially.
Walking may well be the perfect exercise. It can be done anywhere, by anybody, and at any time. It involves no special equipment, save for a decent pair of shoes. It needs no specific location, such as a gym, no trainer, and no memberships fees. All you need in order to do it is the will to get out and go.
This form of exercise is also good for overall toning and shaping. It can work just about all of the major muscle groups in the body, and does it all at one time. Obviously, the lower body will get a workout, and this is a great way to shape and firm the buttocks. But it also works the upper body if you intentionally swing, or pump, the arms while strolling.
Taking a walk can also be a very good aerobic workout as well. Walking briskly, which means fast enough that you are breathing a little bit harder than usual, for about twenty minutes, will do the trick. Doing this form of exercise four to five times a week will certainly fulfill the fitness requirements as set forth by the industry leaders.
Best of all, this type of activity can be fun to do. You can go with others in order to enjoy each others company while getting fit. The whole family can get involved for the benefit of all. And you will see the neighborhood in a whole new way by actually seeing it with your own senses, instead of from behind the auto windshield. The family pets can get involved, too, and they could use the workout themselves.
Walking to lose weight is a very sound approach to both weight loss, and for overall health and fitness. And all you need to do to get started is to get started. Shoot for twenty minutes a day, but start out with whatever you can manage. If it is only to the end of the street and back, that is fine. Add time, and miles, as you are able and watch your fitness levels increase exponentially.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Made it to 10 days!
Tenth day of fast. Still going strong. Of course I think of food all the time. My biggest thought is since I cleaned out my system trying to make sure what comes back in will be right stuff without going backwards.
When you grow up eating certain things for over 4 decades, it's hard to now crave them. Today I was thinking about pepperoni pizza, cheesesteak sub, etc! It's hard but I'm determined.
When you grow up eating certain things for over 4 decades, it's hard to now crave them. Today I was thinking about pepperoni pizza, cheesesteak sub, etc! It's hard but I'm determined.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
The Road to Weight Loss Is Seldom a Straight Line
Tweeted today.
Anyone who has tried to lose weight has experienced the frustration of actually gaining weight after a week of healthy eating and diligent exercise. You spend the week watching what you eat by choosing an apple instead of a bag of chips. You get up an hour early and do an exercise video even though you would prefer to sleep in. You jump on a scale hopeful of seeing the scale reward you. And you have actually gained weight. "How could that be? I worked so hard!!!" It is beyond frustrating, and often times, it actually makes us wonder if it's worth the trouble.
There are a number of different reasons why, after working hard and eating right, we either gain weight or sustain our current weight. For women, a small shift in your hormones can change your body weight by several pounds in just one day. Stress can also affect your weight. The hormone cortisol is a stress related hormone that may contribute to weight issues and can actually slow down your metabolism. So even if you don't eat more food that usual, you still gain weight.
More often, we stop losing weight because of the Set-Point Theory. According to this school of though, the Set-Point Theory says that despite good eating our bodies tend to stay at (or return to) a specific weight. This can be great if your Set-Point is were you want it to be, but if you want your weight to be lower this can prove to be very frustrating.
Many fitness professionals feel one of the best ways to lower your Set-Point is through incorporating a new form of exercise. By either changing your current exercise program or kicking it up a notch is a common way to reset your bodies natural Set-Point. For example, if you are doing Step Aerobics for your cardio, consider finding a workout video that adds intervals of weights tor calisthenics to your Step workout. Or if you are doing a Low Impact workout, consider a Boot-Camp style workout to shake it up. Because to often, when we do the same workout for to long, our bodies kind of "memorize" how to do it and we actually burn less calories for the same workout. So by changing what you do (or how hard you do it), your body will kind of "wake up" and be required to work more effectively...and then burn more fat!
Lastly, if you are struggling reaching your goal weight I suggest journaling your food. Sometimes we are actually eating more than we think we are. A bit here, a bit there and the calories can add up. Think about it, one cookie is around 100 calories. And a handful of chips is another 100. Do that two or three times a day and that going to affect you on the scale by up to a pound a week!
Take an honest look at your life and decide if you need to adjust your calories, diet or lifestyle. If you need to step it up a notch in exercise, try some new workout videos and push yourself just 10% harder or longer. If you're life is full of stress, consider adding Yoga to your exercise program. And if you struggle with your diet, focus on whole foods that nourish your body. But remember, above it all, that weight management is something you will be doing for the rest of your life. So don't stress if one week you gain a few pounds. Just take a few minutes and review what you did well and what you could do better and make the needed adjustments for the next week. Remember, it's a lifelong journey. And any journey that is that long is bound to have peaks and valleys - cut yourself some slack and focus more on living healthfully.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Who uses products with Moringa in it?
Investigating if anyone has success using products that have Moringa them? Recently became involved with a company called Zija.
http://zijapower.com/
http://zijapower.com/
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
5 Simple Tips To Lose Belly Fat
Belly fat is a common problem with 61% of the population considered overweight or obese. Our sedentary lifestyles and lack of proper exercise are some of the main causes behind belly fat, as well as the rise in our levels of stress and anxiety.
Almost all of us are aware of the heath-risks associated with accumulation of excess fat on our belly, yet many of us are reluctant do anything to lose our belly fat. Excess fats, especially belly fat, are known to cause many health illnesses and diseases that can be avoided. So, apart from the unattractiveness of belly fat, you need to make sure you are taking adequate care of your health.
Tip 1
It might sound very harsh, but to lose belly fat, you must practice abdominal exercises. However, it is very important that you know what and how to do these exercises as without correct posture and form you can cause yourself an injury. So knowledge of what exercises to do, when and how is very important for your health and wellbeing.
Tip 2
You must have come across flashy-ads holding promises about miraculous results that you can expect with few days of use. You must not fall prey to such false promises, rather go for the healthy and natural ways for getting rid of additional fats from your body. The ab-gadgets that are advertised in the media focuses on spot reduction of fat and they can be used for the purpose of muscle building. Remember, there are no quick-fixes to shedding extra fats from body. So, it is always advisable that you are not falling for the extravagant claims that most of the manufacturing companies come up with for increasing their margins of their sales.
Tip 3
Do not go for fad-diets. These are definitely not the way to lose belly fat. Rather, go for diet controls and a diet rich in nutritional content. With a little bit of modification with your diet you can improve the rate of metabolism. According to the scientific researches carried out over the years, it is important that you rely on fiber-rich foods that improve your overall rate of metabolism. When your metabolic system improves, the fat-burning process also speeds up.
Tip 4
Cardio exercises are one of the best ways of taking care of excess fat in your body. Cardio exercises are basically exercises that raise your heart rate to above 70% of your resting heart rate. Even walking at a brisk pace of at least 20-30 minutes will raise your heart rate and give you your daily cardio exercise.
Tip 5
Last but not the least, keep yourself hydrated. Drinking water is a must when it comes to loosing body weight. It is important that you replace soda water and hydrated drinks with clean water, so that you are not consuming unnecessary calories.
Almost all of us are aware of the heath-risks associated with accumulation of excess fat on our belly, yet many of us are reluctant do anything to lose our belly fat. Excess fats, especially belly fat, are known to cause many health illnesses and diseases that can be avoided. So, apart from the unattractiveness of belly fat, you need to make sure you are taking adequate care of your health.
Tip 1
It might sound very harsh, but to lose belly fat, you must practice abdominal exercises. However, it is very important that you know what and how to do these exercises as without correct posture and form you can cause yourself an injury. So knowledge of what exercises to do, when and how is very important for your health and wellbeing.
Tip 2
You must have come across flashy-ads holding promises about miraculous results that you can expect with few days of use. You must not fall prey to such false promises, rather go for the healthy and natural ways for getting rid of additional fats from your body. The ab-gadgets that are advertised in the media focuses on spot reduction of fat and they can be used for the purpose of muscle building. Remember, there are no quick-fixes to shedding extra fats from body. So, it is always advisable that you are not falling for the extravagant claims that most of the manufacturing companies come up with for increasing their margins of their sales.
Tip 3
Do not go for fad-diets. These are definitely not the way to lose belly fat. Rather, go for diet controls and a diet rich in nutritional content. With a little bit of modification with your diet you can improve the rate of metabolism. According to the scientific researches carried out over the years, it is important that you rely on fiber-rich foods that improve your overall rate of metabolism. When your metabolic system improves, the fat-burning process also speeds up.
Tip 4
Cardio exercises are one of the best ways of taking care of excess fat in your body. Cardio exercises are basically exercises that raise your heart rate to above 70% of your resting heart rate. Even walking at a brisk pace of at least 20-30 minutes will raise your heart rate and give you your daily cardio exercise.
Tip 5
Last but not the least, keep yourself hydrated. Drinking water is a must when it comes to loosing body weight. It is important that you replace soda water and hydrated drinks with clean water, so that you are not consuming unnecessary calories.
Monday, October 18, 2010
What are Normal Blood Glucose Levels?
Since I've been fasting have been taking blood sugar level tests. Yesterday resting was 68 and in the evening 98.
Glucose, the primary energy source for human and animal cells, is a type of sugar that travels through the bloodstream. Glucose enters your body whenever you eat carbohydrate foods. Glucose levels are regulated by insulin and glucagon. Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas and released into the bloodstream when glucose levels rise.
Normal glucose levels fall between 70 and 150 mg. Levels typically are lower in the morning, and rise after meals. Blood sugar levels falling consistently above 150 are indicative of hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar. Chronic low levels, falling below 70, characterize hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. Hypoglycemia is a potentially fatal condition. Symptoms of this condition are lethargy, impaired mental functioning, irritability and loss of consciousness. Persistent hyperglycemia results in diabetes mellitus, which is the most common disease related to blood sugar regulation failure. Diabetes can cause eye, kidney and nerve damage.
A blood glucose test measures the amount of glucose in the bloodstream. Reasons for testing glucose levels are to check for diabetes, to monitor treatment of diabetes, and to check for hypoglycemia. There are several different types of glucose tests. The 'fasting blood sugar' test checks glucose levels after an eight-hour fast and is often the first test performed when checking for diabetes. For this test, levels have to fall between 70 and 99 in order to be considered normal. The 'two-hour postprandial blood sugar' test measures glucose levels two hours after eating a meal.
Normal glucose levels for this test fall between 70 and 145. Random blood sugar testing checks glucose levels randomly throughout the day, regardless of meal times. If levels vary widely, there could be a problem. Blood sugar levels should be between 70 and 125 in order to be considered normal for random testing. The 'oral glucose tolerance test' diagnoses diabetes and predicaments. This tests your blood after drinking a glucose drink. If you think you may have a blood sugar disorder, contact your primary care physician for testing. There are many conditions that can cause a change in your blood glucose levels. Normal results may vary depending on the lab.
Glucose, the primary energy source for human and animal cells, is a type of sugar that travels through the bloodstream. Glucose enters your body whenever you eat carbohydrate foods. Glucose levels are regulated by insulin and glucagon. Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas and released into the bloodstream when glucose levels rise.
Normal glucose levels fall between 70 and 150 mg. Levels typically are lower in the morning, and rise after meals. Blood sugar levels falling consistently above 150 are indicative of hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar. Chronic low levels, falling below 70, characterize hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. Hypoglycemia is a potentially fatal condition. Symptoms of this condition are lethargy, impaired mental functioning, irritability and loss of consciousness. Persistent hyperglycemia results in diabetes mellitus, which is the most common disease related to blood sugar regulation failure. Diabetes can cause eye, kidney and nerve damage.
A blood glucose test measures the amount of glucose in the bloodstream. Reasons for testing glucose levels are to check for diabetes, to monitor treatment of diabetes, and to check for hypoglycemia. There are several different types of glucose tests. The 'fasting blood sugar' test checks glucose levels after an eight-hour fast and is often the first test performed when checking for diabetes. For this test, levels have to fall between 70 and 99 in order to be considered normal. The 'two-hour postprandial blood sugar' test measures glucose levels two hours after eating a meal.
Normal glucose levels for this test fall between 70 and 145. Random blood sugar testing checks glucose levels randomly throughout the day, regardless of meal times. If levels vary widely, there could be a problem. Blood sugar levels should be between 70 and 125 in order to be considered normal for random testing. The 'oral glucose tolerance test' diagnoses diabetes and predicaments. This tests your blood after drinking a glucose drink. If you think you may have a blood sugar disorder, contact your primary care physician for testing. There are many conditions that can cause a change in your blood glucose levels. Normal results may vary depending on the lab.
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Pleasantville track - 44 degrees!
Pleasantville track - 44 degrees!
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Social Gathering
Yesterday was the biggest test since I started the fast. Went to a birthday party. There was all kind of food. Lasagna(weakness), two different kinds of wings, cheeses(weakness), chips & salsa(weakness) and lots of other things. I didn't have a problem or feel funny saying no thank you, I'll just have some water. Stayed for about 5 hrs.
12 ibs down and starting 5th day. Let's see how it goes.
12 ibs down and starting 5th day. Let's see how it goes.
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