By: Niki Aubertin
One of the best ways to feel good about exercise is to have good
running shoes. When buying comfortable women's and men's
footwear, know that the highest priced shoes does not always
have 'the' most durable cushioning. You may find something that
meets your needs in a discount section. Also consider the level
of flexibility and stability you'll need. These are important
factors to consider while choosing the best running shoes to
meet your needs.
Before buying, be aware that some men's and women's models may
appear to look the same as your present pair or look a lot like
last year's discount model. Manufacturers do make changes. It
may not be visually obvious in a picture or even when you see
them. Take a good look and you may be able to see the fabric is
different, something in the structure has changed or if you were
to cut the bottom of the running shoe, you may find some changes
done on the inside of the sole or a change in the fabric or in
it's density. The name or general appearance may look the same.
The goal is to make you more comfortable.
Look over the entire page, get familiar with the latest models
and prices before buying. Consider checking the men's and
women's discount pages as well. We do like to keep our runners
for an usuallly long amount of time, compared to how long we
tend to keep other shoes. Once we've broken in our favorite
running shoes, they occasionally become a better friend than our
favorite old slippers. Think about it, most of the time when we
think of an old comfortable shoe these days, and chances are
good that it's a favorite running shoe.
About the author:
Niki Aubertin is the creative writer for
www.buytherightrunningshoes.com and is a successful business
woman.
Monday, July 31, 2006
Sunday, July 30, 2006
You Should Make Walking An Every Day Priority
By: Yvonne Volante
No one needs to be reminded that the fitness craze has arrived
in full bloom and hints to us that it's not going away anytime
soon.
For the more, shall we say, "leisurely" type of person, this can
cause a lot of guilt. "I'm going to start walking -- next week."
"How hard can it be to just walk for 30 minutes? I can do that.
I just haven't had time." We've all heard (and sometimes used)
one of these excuses.
The one reason people don't do what they don't absolutely have
to do is simple: They don't want to, and they don't have to. We
grow up learning that death and taxes are the only two
inevitables. Now they want us to exercise?
Exercise is thought of by many people as a forced kind of event,
and walking hovers near the top of the list in the "boring"
category. "I don't want to just WALK! What's the point, where's
the destination?" we ask.
Well, just like everything else, there are loopholes here
aplenty; it's up to the individual to make something so
intolerably "boring" pretty interesting. It's also imperative to
your health that you rethink that statement and re-prioritize
your life.
Just think of it this way: Do you place a high enough priority
on yourself and your well-being? It never hurts to remind
yourself of the health benefits you'd gain by walking regularly.
It's true -- you will not notice these long-term benefits right
away, you will notice these things: You'll have more energy.
You'll sleep better. You'll be fitter. And you'll be happier.
Still not enough? OK. On those days you really can't seem to set
aside a half hour for a walk, you CAN walk. Find shorter
segments of time where walking naturally fits into your
schedule. If you're used to driving everywhere, this may take a
little rethinking. But consider this: If you have a short errand
to do, a meeting to attend, or a child to pick up, walk. If
you're headed to see a movie, to worship, to a game, walk.
Although it may take a few minutes longer than normal, remind
yourself of your efficient use of time: you're actually
accomplishing several things at once. (This is a mental trick,
but it works.)
Look, if our ancestors survived the Ice Age, it won't kill you
to walk in the rain. In our age of climate control and central
air, we like our environment to remain comfortable at all times.
But, come on, how "boring" is that?
Another trick is to think of walking as a basic human need, like
sleep, shelter, and food. Then, after you complete your 30
minutes, reward yourself with any of the other three needs. Walk
back home and go in the kitchen.
The key is to never demand too much from yourself. So what if
the dishes aren't done? Do them later. You'll live longer and
more healthfully if you walk instead of do the dishes! And
doctors don't prescribe doing the laundry a certain amount of
times during the week. These are the "blocks" you put in front
of yourself that keep you from walking.
It certainly isn't easy to change our priorities in today's
hectic world, but it's harder to begin "getting healthy" when
it's a little too late -- and the house is spotless.
About the author:
Yvonne Volante, the author, is a big fan of walking and fitness and
writes for upandwalking.com, which is the premier walking
resource on the internet. You can see all of the articles over
at http://www.upandwalking.com
No one needs to be reminded that the fitness craze has arrived
in full bloom and hints to us that it's not going away anytime
soon.
For the more, shall we say, "leisurely" type of person, this can
cause a lot of guilt. "I'm going to start walking -- next week."
"How hard can it be to just walk for 30 minutes? I can do that.
I just haven't had time." We've all heard (and sometimes used)
one of these excuses.
The one reason people don't do what they don't absolutely have
to do is simple: They don't want to, and they don't have to. We
grow up learning that death and taxes are the only two
inevitables. Now they want us to exercise?
Exercise is thought of by many people as a forced kind of event,
and walking hovers near the top of the list in the "boring"
category. "I don't want to just WALK! What's the point, where's
the destination?" we ask.
Well, just like everything else, there are loopholes here
aplenty; it's up to the individual to make something so
intolerably "boring" pretty interesting. It's also imperative to
your health that you rethink that statement and re-prioritize
your life.
Just think of it this way: Do you place a high enough priority
on yourself and your well-being? It never hurts to remind
yourself of the health benefits you'd gain by walking regularly.
It's true -- you will not notice these long-term benefits right
away, you will notice these things: You'll have more energy.
You'll sleep better. You'll be fitter. And you'll be happier.
Still not enough? OK. On those days you really can't seem to set
aside a half hour for a walk, you CAN walk. Find shorter
segments of time where walking naturally fits into your
schedule. If you're used to driving everywhere, this may take a
little rethinking. But consider this: If you have a short errand
to do, a meeting to attend, or a child to pick up, walk. If
you're headed to see a movie, to worship, to a game, walk.
Although it may take a few minutes longer than normal, remind
yourself of your efficient use of time: you're actually
accomplishing several things at once. (This is a mental trick,
but it works.)
Look, if our ancestors survived the Ice Age, it won't kill you
to walk in the rain. In our age of climate control and central
air, we like our environment to remain comfortable at all times.
But, come on, how "boring" is that?
Another trick is to think of walking as a basic human need, like
sleep, shelter, and food. Then, after you complete your 30
minutes, reward yourself with any of the other three needs. Walk
back home and go in the kitchen.
The key is to never demand too much from yourself. So what if
the dishes aren't done? Do them later. You'll live longer and
more healthfully if you walk instead of do the dishes! And
doctors don't prescribe doing the laundry a certain amount of
times during the week. These are the "blocks" you put in front
of yourself that keep you from walking.
It certainly isn't easy to change our priorities in today's
hectic world, but it's harder to begin "getting healthy" when
it's a little too late -- and the house is spotless.
About the author:
Yvonne Volante, the author, is a big fan of walking and fitness and
writes for upandwalking.com, which is the premier walking
resource on the internet. You can see all of the articles over
at http://www.upandwalking.com
Sunday, July 23, 2006
Eating Healthy On Vacation
With vacation season in full swing, here's a few
tips to cope with eating on the road. Sometimes
you can return from your trip feeling worse after
a week or so of poor nutrition.
It can be very tempting to abandon your good sense
of healthy eating on vacation. Although you may
strive for healthy eating, it's easy to drift off
and grab an ice cream cone here and there. There
are however, ways to watch what you eat on
vacation.
It's easier than ever these days to request a low
fat or vegetarian meal on airplane flights. If
you choose to instead drive to your destination,
the quest to find healthy food can get a bit more
complicated.
Rather than simply relying on greasy foods for
nutrition, pack some nutritious foods in a cooler
full of ice packs. Fruits and vegetables, crackers,
yogurt, and sandwiches are all great to have with
you on the road.
Once you arrive at your hotel, you should do
yourself a favor and turn the minibar key down - as
this helps to avoid the temptation. If your hotel
offers a continental breakfast, stick to fruits,
cereals, and proteins. If your hotel has a stove
or microwave, consider bringing your own healthy
food with you.
If you simply must eat out, do so only when you
are hungry. Restaurants will usually serve large
portions, so be careful. If you do go a bit over
on a meal, simply cut back on the next.
If you find it hard to fit in three square meals
a day, try to fit in six smaller meals or snacks,
as your body needs fuel every four hours or so.
When you eat out, avoid appetizers. Whatever you
do, do not miss any meals.
When it's possible, you should avoid eating large
meals at night. When your body gets ready for
sleep and slows down, it also burns calories at a
much slower pace. Never eat bread before bed, and
make sure to avoid the butter. Choose fish or
poultry for your meal instead, and include
vegetables as a side dish.
Even though it may sound hard, eating healthy on
vacation isn't really that difficult. All you have
to do is use a little will power, and pass up
foods that you know aren't good for you. This
way, you'll enjoy healthy eating and a healthy
lifestyle wherever you go.
The next time you go on a vacation, always remember
that eating healthy is a way of life. You can
afford to get something you crave, although you
shouldn't make a habit of it. One ice cream
cone or a pizza isn't going to matter - as long as
you know when to stop.
tips to cope with eating on the road. Sometimes
you can return from your trip feeling worse after
a week or so of poor nutrition.
It can be very tempting to abandon your good sense
of healthy eating on vacation. Although you may
strive for healthy eating, it's easy to drift off
and grab an ice cream cone here and there. There
are however, ways to watch what you eat on
vacation.
It's easier than ever these days to request a low
fat or vegetarian meal on airplane flights. If
you choose to instead drive to your destination,
the quest to find healthy food can get a bit more
complicated.
Rather than simply relying on greasy foods for
nutrition, pack some nutritious foods in a cooler
full of ice packs. Fruits and vegetables, crackers,
yogurt, and sandwiches are all great to have with
you on the road.
Once you arrive at your hotel, you should do
yourself a favor and turn the minibar key down - as
this helps to avoid the temptation. If your hotel
offers a continental breakfast, stick to fruits,
cereals, and proteins. If your hotel has a stove
or microwave, consider bringing your own healthy
food with you.
If you simply must eat out, do so only when you
are hungry. Restaurants will usually serve large
portions, so be careful. If you do go a bit over
on a meal, simply cut back on the next.
If you find it hard to fit in three square meals
a day, try to fit in six smaller meals or snacks,
as your body needs fuel every four hours or so.
When you eat out, avoid appetizers. Whatever you
do, do not miss any meals.
When it's possible, you should avoid eating large
meals at night. When your body gets ready for
sleep and slows down, it also burns calories at a
much slower pace. Never eat bread before bed, and
make sure to avoid the butter. Choose fish or
poultry for your meal instead, and include
vegetables as a side dish.
Even though it may sound hard, eating healthy on
vacation isn't really that difficult. All you have
to do is use a little will power, and pass up
foods that you know aren't good for you. This
way, you'll enjoy healthy eating and a healthy
lifestyle wherever you go.
The next time you go on a vacation, always remember
that eating healthy is a way of life. You can
afford to get something you crave, although you
shouldn't make a habit of it. One ice cream
cone or a pizza isn't going to matter - as long as
you know when to stop.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Balanced Training Program
By: Brian Carson
Long time trainer Bob Whelan has always been an advocate of what
is known as balanced training and that's what will be designing
a program for in this post.
This type of workout is training the whole body in a balanced
way - which consists of an equal amount of pushing and pulling
movements, coupled with compound lower body movements, with an
emphasis on total body development.
For balanced training, you want to incorporate horizontal and
vertical push movements as well as horizontal and vertical
pulling movements. Examples of vertical pushing would be barbell
or dumbbell presses. Vertical pulling exercises would consist of
chin-ups, pull-ups or pulldowns. Horizontal pushing would be
bench presses with barbell or dumbbells and horizontal pulling
movements would be rows with dumbbells or barbell.
Below is an example balanced training program:
Balanced Training Program
Day One: Bench Press 2 x 6-12 Rows 2 x 6-12 Squats 1 x 12-20 Ab
Work 2 x 12-25
Day Two: Overhead Press 2 x 6-12 Chin-ups or Pulldowns 2 x 6-12
Deadlifts 1 x 12-20 Ab Work 2 x 12-25
Notes: Workout twice a week with horizontal movements on day one
and vertical movements on day two. Leg and ab work will be in
both workouts. You can tailor this to whatever set and rep range
you want. You could also add a finisher like Farmer's Walks or
sandbag carry to complete the routine. You could also do one set
to failure for each exercise if you so choose. Feel free to make
adjustments to suit your needs.
Understand that to be successful in any weight training program
- hard work is a must! Half-hearted effort does nothing for you.
If you're new to weight training or grossly out of shape,
consult a physician first. End of disclaimer.
About the author:
Brian Carson is a writer and workout enthusiast who writes and
edits the Workout Routine blog, the site devoted to workout
routines by bodybuilders, powerlifters, strength trainers and
strongmen from the past to the present.Visit us at
http://workout-routines.blogspot.com/
Long time trainer Bob Whelan has always been an advocate of what
is known as balanced training and that's what will be designing
a program for in this post.
This type of workout is training the whole body in a balanced
way - which consists of an equal amount of pushing and pulling
movements, coupled with compound lower body movements, with an
emphasis on total body development.
For balanced training, you want to incorporate horizontal and
vertical push movements as well as horizontal and vertical
pulling movements. Examples of vertical pushing would be barbell
or dumbbell presses. Vertical pulling exercises would consist of
chin-ups, pull-ups or pulldowns. Horizontal pushing would be
bench presses with barbell or dumbbells and horizontal pulling
movements would be rows with dumbbells or barbell.
Below is an example balanced training program:
Balanced Training Program
Day One: Bench Press 2 x 6-12 Rows 2 x 6-12 Squats 1 x 12-20 Ab
Work 2 x 12-25
Day Two: Overhead Press 2 x 6-12 Chin-ups or Pulldowns 2 x 6-12
Deadlifts 1 x 12-20 Ab Work 2 x 12-25
Notes: Workout twice a week with horizontal movements on day one
and vertical movements on day two. Leg and ab work will be in
both workouts. You can tailor this to whatever set and rep range
you want. You could also add a finisher like Farmer's Walks or
sandbag carry to complete the routine. You could also do one set
to failure for each exercise if you so choose. Feel free to make
adjustments to suit your needs.
Understand that to be successful in any weight training program
- hard work is a must! Half-hearted effort does nothing for you.
If you're new to weight training or grossly out of shape,
consult a physician first. End of disclaimer.
About the author:
Brian Carson is a writer and workout enthusiast who writes and
edits the Workout Routine blog, the site devoted to workout
routines by bodybuilders, powerlifters, strength trainers and
strongmen from the past to the present.Visit us at
http://workout-routines.blogspot.com/
The Best Weight Loss Program - Does It Really Exist?
By: Alexander Grigor
Deciding on the best weight loss program for you can be
confusing. You need a healthy weight loss program that will
allow you to lose weight safely, but there are so many diets out
there today; it's hard to know what the best one really is! It's
no wonder that time after time, your diet fails and you're right
back where you started, or worse, you put on extra pounds. Each
new diet is advertised as the best out there, but they don't put
the emphasis where it should be - on a healthy weight loss
program that lets you lose weight safely.
Why do so many diets fail? Why is it so hard to find the best
weight loss program that will help you lose all the weight you
want? The answer is simple - diets fail because they're too
restrictive. We need to eat a variety of foods to survive. When
you break a diet, that's your body's way of telling you to take
care of yourself!
The best weight loss program isn't a crash diet. It's not one of
those diets where you deprive yourself of your favorite foods.
The best weight loss program won't make you feel hungry all the
time. It is one of those diets where you still get to eat your
favorite foods. It will let you eat enough that you don't feel
hungry every minute you're awake. The best one is the one that
allows you to lose weight safely.
That's what it comes down to - the best weight loss program is a
healthy weight loss program. It doesn't cause you to lose weight
too quickly, and it allows your body to get all the nutrients it
needs, so that you don't feel hungry all the time. It is one
where you don't feel like you're even on a diet!
So - what is a healthy weight loss program? One where you can
lose weight safely and naturally? Does it even exist? It sure
does. And it is really simple. There are no gimmicks, no fad
foods, and you don't have to spend hours a day in the gym. If
you want to lose weight safely, the best weight loss program is
simply a combination of eating a balanced diet, portion control,
and exercise.
Why is it the best? Because it's healthy and will let you lose
weight safely, at a moderate pace. Losing a lot of weight very
quickly isn't good for your body, and when you lose weight too
quickly, you're more likely to gain it back. On the best weight
loss program you still get to eat your favorite foods, so you're
not depriving yourself of anything. Fad diets tell you what to
eat and when to eat it. The best weight loss program is the one
that lets you eat when you're hungry, because starving yourself
makes you more likely to overeat. By adding some gentle
exercise, such as walking, you'll feel healthier and burn extra
calories.
That's the best weight loss program. It's a healthy one, and you
can lose weight safely. No special exercise equipment to buy and
you don't have to starve yourself!
About the author:
Alexander Grigor is an author of the unique Christian-based
natural weight loss system called "WOW! Program". Visit his web
site at http://www.wow-weightloss.com to find out
how you can use a mighty power of Faith combined with healing
gymnastics to get rid of excess weight and keep it off.
Deciding on the best weight loss program for you can be
confusing. You need a healthy weight loss program that will
allow you to lose weight safely, but there are so many diets out
there today; it's hard to know what the best one really is! It's
no wonder that time after time, your diet fails and you're right
back where you started, or worse, you put on extra pounds. Each
new diet is advertised as the best out there, but they don't put
the emphasis where it should be - on a healthy weight loss
program that lets you lose weight safely.
Why do so many diets fail? Why is it so hard to find the best
weight loss program that will help you lose all the weight you
want? The answer is simple - diets fail because they're too
restrictive. We need to eat a variety of foods to survive. When
you break a diet, that's your body's way of telling you to take
care of yourself!
The best weight loss program isn't a crash diet. It's not one of
those diets where you deprive yourself of your favorite foods.
The best weight loss program won't make you feel hungry all the
time. It is one of those diets where you still get to eat your
favorite foods. It will let you eat enough that you don't feel
hungry every minute you're awake. The best one is the one that
allows you to lose weight safely.
That's what it comes down to - the best weight loss program is a
healthy weight loss program. It doesn't cause you to lose weight
too quickly, and it allows your body to get all the nutrients it
needs, so that you don't feel hungry all the time. It is one
where you don't feel like you're even on a diet!
So - what is a healthy weight loss program? One where you can
lose weight safely and naturally? Does it even exist? It sure
does. And it is really simple. There are no gimmicks, no fad
foods, and you don't have to spend hours a day in the gym. If
you want to lose weight safely, the best weight loss program is
simply a combination of eating a balanced diet, portion control,
and exercise.
Why is it the best? Because it's healthy and will let you lose
weight safely, at a moderate pace. Losing a lot of weight very
quickly isn't good for your body, and when you lose weight too
quickly, you're more likely to gain it back. On the best weight
loss program you still get to eat your favorite foods, so you're
not depriving yourself of anything. Fad diets tell you what to
eat and when to eat it. The best weight loss program is the one
that lets you eat when you're hungry, because starving yourself
makes you more likely to overeat. By adding some gentle
exercise, such as walking, you'll feel healthier and burn extra
calories.
That's the best weight loss program. It's a healthy one, and you
can lose weight safely. No special exercise equipment to buy and
you don't have to starve yourself!
About the author:
Alexander Grigor is an author of the unique Christian-based
natural weight loss system called "WOW! Program". Visit his web
site at http://www.wow-weightloss.com to find out
how you can use a mighty power of Faith combined with healing
gymnastics to get rid of excess weight and keep it off.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Fitness Training to keep in Shape and Fit
By: Peter Salis
People all over the world are becoming more and more health
conscious, the priority has been shifting from everything else
to the fact that the most important thing in life, is to keep
oneself in shape and fit, to enjoy things in life. Keeping fit,
means capturing the days of youth and all the fun of those days
alive. Man can give up everything for the sake of keeping
himself young. In spite of all the kinds of treatments that have
been flourishing the market, the people have not been driven
crazy, they still trust the basic natural way of keeping in
shape, i.e., by exercising regularly and maintaining a working
routine. It is very necessary to go for a complete fitness
training, which takes care of all the aspects of making a fit
body, beginning from making note about the right kind of diet
and right kind of exercises which suits the physical conditions
of the body.
The several benefits that are derived from the regular physical
fitness workouts. Workout chalked out in correspondence to the
physical needs of the body, if observed regularly, may help the
body get into the desired shape and develop resistance power in
the body. The major benefits derived from fitness training
programs are bringing down the weight of the bulky body to right
proportion, increases the resistance power in the body which
results in decreasing the risks of getting attacked by diseases,
helps in cutting down the fat from the body and finally gives
the body a toned shape. Not only these, but also helps in
frequently getting caught in depressions, cures insomnia by
helping enhance the sleeping routine, releases positive vibes in
the body and thus increases self-esteem and apart from these
also gives more energy and stamina to the body.
Fitness training also helps in increasing the metabolism of the
body, which means more muscles using more calories in body. The
training helps increase fit muscles in body, by burning the
calories. After the body grows senile, the body loses its
muscles and the metabolism of the body slows down gradually,
which means the calories of the body is not burnt and get
concentrated which results in increasing the weight of the body.
So to keep the metabolism from slowing down and not letting the
fat concentrate in the body one can opt for some fitness
training and take some aerobic activities. Taking exercises not
only helps one maintain a strong and toned look from outside but
also helps in keeping the mental peace and content. It also
helps in reducing symptoms of menopause, cardiac diseases and
keeps the level of cholesterol in control. And in all it gives
the body a much toned shape, which not only looks strong but is
stronger than what it looks like.
About the author: Peter Salis writes on fitness workout related
topics. To access more information on fitness workout, please
visit us here at http://www.fitnes
sworkout.guidetekk.info.
About the author:
Peter Salis writes about fitness realted topics. To access more
information on fitness workout visit us here .
People all over the world are becoming more and more health
conscious, the priority has been shifting from everything else
to the fact that the most important thing in life, is to keep
oneself in shape and fit, to enjoy things in life. Keeping fit,
means capturing the days of youth and all the fun of those days
alive. Man can give up everything for the sake of keeping
himself young. In spite of all the kinds of treatments that have
been flourishing the market, the people have not been driven
crazy, they still trust the basic natural way of keeping in
shape, i.e., by exercising regularly and maintaining a working
routine. It is very necessary to go for a complete fitness
training, which takes care of all the aspects of making a fit
body, beginning from making note about the right kind of diet
and right kind of exercises which suits the physical conditions
of the body.
The several benefits that are derived from the regular physical
fitness workouts. Workout chalked out in correspondence to the
physical needs of the body, if observed regularly, may help the
body get into the desired shape and develop resistance power in
the body. The major benefits derived from fitness training
programs are bringing down the weight of the bulky body to right
proportion, increases the resistance power in the body which
results in decreasing the risks of getting attacked by diseases,
helps in cutting down the fat from the body and finally gives
the body a toned shape. Not only these, but also helps in
frequently getting caught in depressions, cures insomnia by
helping enhance the sleeping routine, releases positive vibes in
the body and thus increases self-esteem and apart from these
also gives more energy and stamina to the body.
Fitness training also helps in increasing the metabolism of the
body, which means more muscles using more calories in body. The
training helps increase fit muscles in body, by burning the
calories. After the body grows senile, the body loses its
muscles and the metabolism of the body slows down gradually,
which means the calories of the body is not burnt and get
concentrated which results in increasing the weight of the body.
So to keep the metabolism from slowing down and not letting the
fat concentrate in the body one can opt for some fitness
training and take some aerobic activities. Taking exercises not
only helps one maintain a strong and toned look from outside but
also helps in keeping the mental peace and content. It also
helps in reducing symptoms of menopause, cardiac diseases and
keeps the level of cholesterol in control. And in all it gives
the body a much toned shape, which not only looks strong but is
stronger than what it looks like.
About the author: Peter Salis writes on fitness workout related
topics. To access more information on fitness workout, please
visit us here at http://www.fitnes
sworkout.guidetekk.info.
About the author:
Peter Salis writes about fitness realted topics. To access more
information on fitness workout visit us here .
Tips For Realistically Losing Weight
By: Zachary Thompson
Obesity is a life threatening condition and is spreading at an
alarming rate throughout Western society. It is particularly
prevalent in the USA. However there are some steps you can take
to reduce your weight and improve your health and lifestyle.
Reducing calorie intake:
What are calories? A calorie is a unit used to measure energy.
It is required by most governments to print the calorie value of
foods on the nutrition label of all foods that are sold to
consumers. Because if this it is easier to calculate your
calorie intake. Reducing calories means not just cutting food
intake but being careful of the actual caloric value of the
foods you are eating.
Reduction but not eliminating fats and oils: fat and oil is
necessary for the body but we often eat foods which are too high
in fats thus taking in more fat and oil than we need to. When
you cut down fat and oil you will reduce calories and definitely
manage to lose those pounds.
Decrease but do not eliminate carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are
necessary to the body but we often eat too much of this class of
food resulting in the body storing these foods as fat. When you
cut down carbohydrates you will reduce your weight.
Increase your protein levels: It is often good to eat foods that
are high in proteins as they are not as fattening as other
foods. High protein foods are good to eat when you are reducing
weight to prevent any muscle loss occurring as you shed those
pounds.
Eat more fruits and vegetables: These are good for providing
nutrients to the body and are low in calories. They are a good
alternative to "junk food" snacks. They will also increase fiber
in your diet.
Reduction in sugar and sodium. Sugar is readily broken dawn by
the body into energy and excess stored as fat making it a
fattening food. Sodium eaten in excess can contribute to water
retention by the body and prevent weight loss.
Increasing fiber in your diet: this will help you to curb hunger
pangs as fiber rich foods will help you feel full as they take
longer to digest. Your digestive system will work better with an
increase in fiber.Whole grain foods, unrefined foods, fruits and
vegetables will give you more fiber.
Increase your fluid intake: Drink more pure water especially.
This will help to improve your health and fill you up.
Increase exercise: Regular exercise will help you reduce weight
and build muscle instead of storing fat. You can either work out
for about 20 minutes 3 times a week or take a brisk daily walk.
When you use these steps you will reduce your weight. You will
not achieve a super figure in one day but when you keep up a
healthy diet you will lose weight steadily. Maintaining a
healthy diet with regular exercise will ensure that you not only
reduce but will keep the weight off. You will feel healthier and
have more energy to do the things you really want to do in life.
About the author:
Zach Thompson is a Glyconutrients Consultant. His clients range
from pro athletes and actresses, to cancer patients and children
with Learning Disabilities. To learn if glyconutrients can help
you, visit Buy
Glyconutrients Product
Obesity is a life threatening condition and is spreading at an
alarming rate throughout Western society. It is particularly
prevalent in the USA. However there are some steps you can take
to reduce your weight and improve your health and lifestyle.
Reducing calorie intake:
What are calories? A calorie is a unit used to measure energy.
It is required by most governments to print the calorie value of
foods on the nutrition label of all foods that are sold to
consumers. Because if this it is easier to calculate your
calorie intake. Reducing calories means not just cutting food
intake but being careful of the actual caloric value of the
foods you are eating.
Reduction but not eliminating fats and oils: fat and oil is
necessary for the body but we often eat foods which are too high
in fats thus taking in more fat and oil than we need to. When
you cut down fat and oil you will reduce calories and definitely
manage to lose those pounds.
Decrease but do not eliminate carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are
necessary to the body but we often eat too much of this class of
food resulting in the body storing these foods as fat. When you
cut down carbohydrates you will reduce your weight.
Increase your protein levels: It is often good to eat foods that
are high in proteins as they are not as fattening as other
foods. High protein foods are good to eat when you are reducing
weight to prevent any muscle loss occurring as you shed those
pounds.
Eat more fruits and vegetables: These are good for providing
nutrients to the body and are low in calories. They are a good
alternative to "junk food" snacks. They will also increase fiber
in your diet.
Reduction in sugar and sodium. Sugar is readily broken dawn by
the body into energy and excess stored as fat making it a
fattening food. Sodium eaten in excess can contribute to water
retention by the body and prevent weight loss.
Increasing fiber in your diet: this will help you to curb hunger
pangs as fiber rich foods will help you feel full as they take
longer to digest. Your digestive system will work better with an
increase in fiber.Whole grain foods, unrefined foods, fruits and
vegetables will give you more fiber.
Increase your fluid intake: Drink more pure water especially.
This will help to improve your health and fill you up.
Increase exercise: Regular exercise will help you reduce weight
and build muscle instead of storing fat. You can either work out
for about 20 minutes 3 times a week or take a brisk daily walk.
When you use these steps you will reduce your weight. You will
not achieve a super figure in one day but when you keep up a
healthy diet you will lose weight steadily. Maintaining a
healthy diet with regular exercise will ensure that you not only
reduce but will keep the weight off. You will feel healthier and
have more energy to do the things you really want to do in life.
About the author:
Zach Thompson is a Glyconutrients Consultant. His clients range
from pro athletes and actresses, to cancer patients and children
with Learning Disabilities. To learn if glyconutrients can help
you, visit Buy
Glyconutrients Product
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Eating For A Healthy Life
By: Ken Snodin
Few people have given any thought to what their nutritional
needs are or how important nutrition is to their overall health.
They don't know that, for example, if the human brain doesn't
get enough protein, it won't develop correctly, or that if a
female body doesn't get enough of certain nutritional substances
like flax oil, the metabolism will be impaired, and the body
will gain weight.
This information highlights and emphasizes the critical
importance of determining what our needs are and meeting our
nutritional needs through good eating habits.
Experts in the media often remind us to take our vitamins and to
eat fortified cereals and to drink out milk, but what we really
need is information about how our eating habits and the foods we
eat contribute to nutrition on a daily basis. We must learn how
to provide our bodies with everything they need - food,
vitamins, minerals - to maintain optimal health.
In order to determine our basic nutritional needs, we need to
educate ourselves about what, exactly, our individual needs are.
Then we can use that knowledge and apply it to buying,
preparing, and eating appropriate foods. We need to recognize
that our nutritional requirements change as we age; the
nutritional needs of a teenager are different from those of a
senior citizen.
In many cases, what we need in terms of vitamins and minerals is
much more critical than our need for calories. If it is
necessary, we can take vitamin and mineral supplements, which
are manufactured by nutrition firms, to help us fill the gap
that may exist if we don't get enough of these substances in our
daily diet.
Nutrition is an extremely complicated subject because there are
so many variables to consider. As mentioned before, it is a fact
that our bodies change as we age, and we will need to adapt our
eating habits and nutritional foods accordingly. Additionally,
the nutritional needs of people with illnesses are different
from those of healthy individuals. Few doctors recognize this
fact, however, and may provide the same nutrition advice to
health pregnant women as to an ailing cancer patient.
To remain healthy and to sustain the optimal health and
functioning of our bodies, we must pay close attention to our
unique nutritional needs. And we must pursue more knowledge
concerning how nutrition, physical exercise, and mental and
emotional factors influence our overall health status.
About the author:
Read more about food and nutrition by visiting http://a1-nutrition.com
Few people have given any thought to what their nutritional
needs are or how important nutrition is to their overall health.
They don't know that, for example, if the human brain doesn't
get enough protein, it won't develop correctly, or that if a
female body doesn't get enough of certain nutritional substances
like flax oil, the metabolism will be impaired, and the body
will gain weight.
This information highlights and emphasizes the critical
importance of determining what our needs are and meeting our
nutritional needs through good eating habits.
Experts in the media often remind us to take our vitamins and to
eat fortified cereals and to drink out milk, but what we really
need is information about how our eating habits and the foods we
eat contribute to nutrition on a daily basis. We must learn how
to provide our bodies with everything they need - food,
vitamins, minerals - to maintain optimal health.
In order to determine our basic nutritional needs, we need to
educate ourselves about what, exactly, our individual needs are.
Then we can use that knowledge and apply it to buying,
preparing, and eating appropriate foods. We need to recognize
that our nutritional requirements change as we age; the
nutritional needs of a teenager are different from those of a
senior citizen.
In many cases, what we need in terms of vitamins and minerals is
much more critical than our need for calories. If it is
necessary, we can take vitamin and mineral supplements, which
are manufactured by nutrition firms, to help us fill the gap
that may exist if we don't get enough of these substances in our
daily diet.
Nutrition is an extremely complicated subject because there are
so many variables to consider. As mentioned before, it is a fact
that our bodies change as we age, and we will need to adapt our
eating habits and nutritional foods accordingly. Additionally,
the nutritional needs of people with illnesses are different
from those of healthy individuals. Few doctors recognize this
fact, however, and may provide the same nutrition advice to
health pregnant women as to an ailing cancer patient.
To remain healthy and to sustain the optimal health and
functioning of our bodies, we must pay close attention to our
unique nutritional needs. And we must pursue more knowledge
concerning how nutrition, physical exercise, and mental and
emotional factors influence our overall health status.
About the author:
Read more about food and nutrition by visiting http://a1-nutrition.com
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