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Battle of the Bulge--How to Win it Forever
Almost two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese. That’s a pretty scary statistic. We, as a nation, are fat and getting Fatter!!! But the truth is—this doesn’t have to be true and it doesn’t have to be true for YOU. Even if you have...
Is A Treadmill The Best Exercise Equipment For You?
The #1 fear people have when buying a treadmill is that they won't use it. (That's the #1 fear when buying any piece of exercise equipment). They know that a treadmill can help them lose weight, get fit, burn extra calories and reach their...
The History And Features Of Elliptical Machines
Elliptical machines are relatively new to the exercise machine scene, but they have surged in popularity as more and more people discover the benefits of elliptical workouts. Since they first appeared in the 1990’s elliptical exercise machines have...
The Power Of Winsor Pilates Resistance Band
The Winsor Pilates exercise has many Pilates equipments that can create a whole new level of interest and intensity to the Winsor Pilates experience. One of those is the Winsor Pilates resistance band. It is noted that some of the Winsor Pilates...
Yoga Accessories– Getting What You Really Need
Unlike some other sports, you don’t need a lot of yoga accessories when you practice. With yoga, your body is really the most important ‘equipment’ that you need. There are some items that are basic and which can help you be more comfortable and...
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Annals Of Behavioral Medicine: Daily Weigh Ins Help Dieters Lose
A study published in the December issue of the Annals of Behavioral Medicine, and reported here in the LAT, finds that dieters who weighed themselves regularly shed more pounds over a 24-month period than people who didn't regularly weigh themselves. Those who weighed themselves daily lost the most.
Many health professionals still question this daily weigh in advice, but at least in this study, it appears to work. (Coincidentally, we devote an entire chapter to the importance of daily weigh ins in our forthcoming getfitsource.com health and fitness book.)
In addition to much else in the article, which you should read in full, the following mechancal weigh in tips are reported:
• To minimize variation, always weigh at the same time of day, such as in the morning just after having used the bathroom.
• If you are weighing yourself daily, understand that your weight will vary day to day. It's the trend that's important. You may find it useful to make a graph of your weight.
• Put the scale on a flat, uncarpeted surface so the readings don't wobble.
• Use a scale that is consistent, giving the same weight when you step on, then off, then on again. That's more important than the type of scale you buy. Use the same scale each time.
• Don’t get fixated on the scale. Monitor your body change in other ways, such as the fit of your clothes, a tape measure or how you physically feel.
• To the best of your ability, try to gauge how the weighing makes you feel, and if it is reinforcing — or undermining — your efforts.
In a
Wausau, Wisconsin study presented at the American Heart Association's annual meeting in Dallas, reported here in the WSJ by Jennifer Corbett Dooren, researchers found that school age children who ate out four or more times a week had higher blood pressure, bad cholesterol readings, and lower insulin sensitivity compared with those who ate out less.
The study showed those who ate out more often also drank almost twice as many sodas and other soft drinks, about six cups a week compared with 3.65 cups a week for the children who ate out less often.
It is obviously much more difficult for all of to control the quality and quantity of our meals when we eat out. When we cook at home, particularly when starting with basic foodstuffs, we know exactly what is in the food we prepare. Not so when you are eating out. It takes extra vigilance to ensure you and your family are consuming healthful foods and proper portions when dining out. Select carefully and mentally determine calorie counts and fat levels of the foods you eat. Many restaurants provide nutritional information to aid in this evaluation. Many food selection decisions are simply common sense.
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