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Determine Your Stage and Plot Your Weight Loss Course
We all know that losing weight and improving your overall fitness are things that don’t happen overnight. But, did you know in order to be truly successful that important steps need to be taken before you even start a diet or exercise program?...
Do You Know The History Of Trampolines As Exercise Equipment ?
The manufactured trampoline, as we know it today, was created by two men, George Nissen and Larry Griswold. Around 1935, Griswold, then the assistant gymnastics coach at the University of Iowa, and Nissen, a tumbler on the University of Iowa...
Home Gyms Checklist: Are You In The Know?
I bet you're frustrated over the long lines at your local gym. Furthermore, I bet you don't appreciate being charged an extra $45 every month for a gym membership that you might not even use any more. Well, a home gym might just be the answer to...
Wellness Terminology
There are many words today associated with wellness. Many of
those terms are new for readers, and some of the terms are
interchangeable between fitness, wellness, and health. So let's
take a minute to explain some of the terms you may see from...
Why Treadmills?
Treadmills have experienced substantial growth over the years. They are designed to enhance the most popular form of exercising - running and walking. Treadmills are built on the basic premise that the more effort you put in, the more you will get...
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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 always battled extra pounds—there is hope.
Losing weight and keeping it off CAN be done—I’ve seen it done. The main ingredient in success is knowing what you really want to accomplish. Determining your ultimate goal and deciding that you WILL achieve it is the first step.
Here are some tips to lasting weight loss:
Calories DO count—It’s a fact.
Our bodies use the calories we consume as the fuel for our daily activities, so we need to eat. But, eating more calories per day than we burn leads to stored fat. The key is to burn more calories than we eat. Losing weight slowly is important for maintaining weight loss—to lose about a pound per week means consuming 250 calories less per day and increasing physical activity enough to burn an extra 250 calories per day. This is a simple and workable formula.
Exercise—It’s a must.
(Before beginning an exercise routine, please visit your physician to insure that you are healthy enough to exert yourself). 30 to 45 minutes 3-5 times per week of physical activity is all required to help us lose weight. An exciting side effect of exercise is a sense of well-being and a feeling of overall health. Walking is the perfect exercise—our bodies were created to walk—no special equipment or technique to learn. Just get out and walk—a 30 minute walk (not stroll) burns about
250 calories!
Know what you are eating—It’s a necessity.
The labels on containers and packages might be peasky, but they are a good way to begin to take control of your eating habits. Begin to notice serving size, calories per serving, and fat content. If, for example, consuming an entire bag of chips is a habit for which you are notorious, you may, once you have considered the actual serving size, want to use individual sandwich bags and place an exact serving in each bag.
Monitor behavior—It’s control.
It is an interesting phenomenon—we eat based on behavior at times, not hunger. We need to begin to think “why” we are eating. Some people eat when they are nervous, others at certain times of the day, or when under stress. It is good to know what “triggers” are working on us when we reach for that extra portion or snack. Stop and think “why am I eating now?” Being in control of emotional eating and habitual eating gives us the advantage over those extra calories which come along with not knowing the “why” behind the eating.
Simple and small changes make all the difference in the world with regard to losing weight. There is no magic formula or key—just increased activity and awareness.
I believe in the concept of gradual improvement.
Decide your goal.
Detemine your level of dedication to your goal.
Move forward daily.
The only one who can stop you is you!!!
About the Author
Lynda's interest in fitness, nutrition, and weight control involves a long-term commitment to health. She is the wemaster of
www.healthgoldmine.com
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