Q: I've tried DVDs, walking outside, gym classes, and using fitness equipment. I just can't seem to find any exercise I enjoy. Any advice?
A: Sounds as if you just need to change your mind-set.
Think of exercise as movement rather than a strict regimen! Make a list of some physical activities that you enjoy or would like to try, such as trail hiking, mountain biking, swimming, swing dancing, golf, and skiing.
Guess what?
Doing any of these things regularly will get you in shape!
In the meantime, do little things regularly to ensure that you reach your fitness goals.
Take the stairs whenever you can, always seek the farthest parking spot instead of the closest one, and when you're shopping, stroll the entire mall or shopping center at least once.
Don't give up!
Be creative, find an "exercise" that you like, and do it!
Be fit and lose weight!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Drink Your Daily Water!
If you're not a water drinker, it's time to turn yourself into one!
Drinking water every day is key to maintaining good health.
Your body is made up mostly of water — doesn't it make sense to replenish the good old H2O instead of filling up on soda or sugary fruit juices?
Plus, did you know that the brain often mistakes thirst for hunger?
Before running to the nearest snack machine, try drinking a few glasses of water and waiting about 20 minutes — your craving may just go away.
So how much water do you really need? Well, a general rule of thumb is about eight ounces of water eight times a day, but there's no strong scientific evidence to support that recommendation.
In fact, some experts actually recommend 13 glasses for men and 9 for women!
That may seem like a lot of water, but your body loses about 10 glasses in the course of a day.
And if you're exercising, pregnant, or breastfeeding, or you live in a hot or humid climate, your water loss is greater, so you should increase your intake!
Take my advice and drink up — it's H2Ohhh so good for you!
One tip: If you're having a hard time getting used to the taste of water, try adding a lemon wedge for a hint of sweetness!
Good health to you!
Drinking water every day is key to maintaining good health.
Your body is made up mostly of water — doesn't it make sense to replenish the good old H2O instead of filling up on soda or sugary fruit juices?
Plus, did you know that the brain often mistakes thirst for hunger?
Before running to the nearest snack machine, try drinking a few glasses of water and waiting about 20 minutes — your craving may just go away.
So how much water do you really need? Well, a general rule of thumb is about eight ounces of water eight times a day, but there's no strong scientific evidence to support that recommendation.
In fact, some experts actually recommend 13 glasses for men and 9 for women!
That may seem like a lot of water, but your body loses about 10 glasses in the course of a day.
And if you're exercising, pregnant, or breastfeeding, or you live in a hot or humid climate, your water loss is greater, so you should increase your intake!
Take my advice and drink up — it's H2Ohhh so good for you!
One tip: If you're having a hard time getting used to the taste of water, try adding a lemon wedge for a hint of sweetness!
Good health to you!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
What Does "Organic" Mean?
There is so much buzz these days about the origins of food — where it's from and how it was farmed. Because it's important to eat the healthiest, safest food possible, you're doing a great thing for yourself and your family by making careful choices!
I recommend that you eat organic as much as possible — but the labels that proclaim foods to be organic vary.
If you've ever bought organic produce or meat, you've probably seen stickers on the packaging. Here's a quick guide to help you understand what's on these labels!
USDA Organic or 100% USDA Organic: This is the gold standard in the United States for organic certification. Anything bearing the USDA Organic label was made with at least 95 percent organically produced ingredients, the 100 percent USDA Organic label is reserved for foods that are entirely organic — meaning they were produced without hormones, pesticides, or other dangerous chemicals.
Now, that's responsible shopping!
Certified Naturally Grown: This label is used by smaller farms that adhere to the USDA guidelines for organic food. Foods marked this way are usually only sold locally.
All Natural: Take this food label with a grain of salt. In fact, you might want to take the whole shaker!
The United States has yet to officially define the term "natural," so it can be used whatever way the food manufacturer wants!
Good health to you!
I recommend that you eat organic as much as possible — but the labels that proclaim foods to be organic vary.
If you've ever bought organic produce or meat, you've probably seen stickers on the packaging. Here's a quick guide to help you understand what's on these labels!
USDA Organic or 100% USDA Organic: This is the gold standard in the United States for organic certification. Anything bearing the USDA Organic label was made with at least 95 percent organically produced ingredients, the 100 percent USDA Organic label is reserved for foods that are entirely organic — meaning they were produced without hormones, pesticides, or other dangerous chemicals.
Now, that's responsible shopping!
Certified Naturally Grown: This label is used by smaller farms that adhere to the USDA guidelines for organic food. Foods marked this way are usually only sold locally.
All Natural: Take this food label with a grain of salt. In fact, you might want to take the whole shaker!
The United States has yet to officially define the term "natural," so it can be used whatever way the food manufacturer wants!
Good health to you!
Friday, July 3, 2009
Push Past Your Weight-Loss Plateau!
Simple Steps
Have you hit the dreaded weight-loss plateau?
You were doing great for a few weeks, maybe several months, but then, suddenly, you stopped losing weight and you haven't done anything differently!
Before you get frustrated and throw out that scale, take a deep breath. I have a few tricks that just might push those numbers down again!
The first step to take is to check your portions. You're probably used to "guesstimating" portion size by now, but trust me on this one — break out the measuring cups again.
If you've been on a weight-loss program for a while, it's not uncommon for your portion sizes to get larger and larger with time.
That little extra bit of rice here and an extra bite or two of chicken there could be what's blocking your progress.
It might be more than just a little bite or two more, which is why you should also start keeping a food log, writing down every single thing you put in your mouth for at least a week.
Then sit down and evaluate your intake — do you see extra calories sneaking in at specific times of the day?
Maybe you find it particularly hard to control portions of certain foods. You might even find that just the act of writing it all down makes you more accountable — so you'll think twice before you take a bite!
Finally, shake up your fitness routine by increasing the intensity.
Push yourself to walk or run a little faster, bike a little longer, or swim three or four more laps.
If you're not yet doing any type of strength training, add it to your routine ASAP.
Building muscle is a key to boosting your metabolism so that you burn more calories, even when you're not exercising.
Plus, toning up can make a huge difference in how you look and how clothing fits even if you don't lose any more weight!
Challenge yourself to put my proven steps to the test — starting right now!
More information visit here: http://tinyurl.com/d3pohp
I know you'll be thrilled with the results!
Have you hit the dreaded weight-loss plateau?
You were doing great for a few weeks, maybe several months, but then, suddenly, you stopped losing weight and you haven't done anything differently!
Before you get frustrated and throw out that scale, take a deep breath. I have a few tricks that just might push those numbers down again!
The first step to take is to check your portions. You're probably used to "guesstimating" portion size by now, but trust me on this one — break out the measuring cups again.
If you've been on a weight-loss program for a while, it's not uncommon for your portion sizes to get larger and larger with time.
That little extra bit of rice here and an extra bite or two of chicken there could be what's blocking your progress.
It might be more than just a little bite or two more, which is why you should also start keeping a food log, writing down every single thing you put in your mouth for at least a week.
Then sit down and evaluate your intake — do you see extra calories sneaking in at specific times of the day?
Maybe you find it particularly hard to control portions of certain foods. You might even find that just the act of writing it all down makes you more accountable — so you'll think twice before you take a bite!
Finally, shake up your fitness routine by increasing the intensity.
Push yourself to walk or run a little faster, bike a little longer, or swim three or four more laps.
If you're not yet doing any type of strength training, add it to your routine ASAP.
Building muscle is a key to boosting your metabolism so that you burn more calories, even when you're not exercising.
Plus, toning up can make a huge difference in how you look and how clothing fits even if you don't lose any more weight!
Challenge yourself to put my proven steps to the test — starting right now!
More information visit here: http://tinyurl.com/d3pohp
I know you'll be thrilled with the results!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Will Smith & motivation for your perfect body
I've noticed that a lot of people lack motivation to get themselves into shape... some clients I've worked with over the years are extremely motivated and work their butts off, while others just want a "quick fix" and whine and complain about working hard.
I don't work with whiners and complainers. Whiners = losers.
I recently heard a quote from Will Smith, an actor who I admire greatly for his hard work ethic, both in the gym and in his career.
It went something like this:
"I will NOT be outworked. Period... You might have more talent than me, you might be smarter than me, you might be sexier than me, you might be all of those things.
You got it on me in nine categories. But if we get on the treadmill together, there's two things: Either you're getting off first, or I'm gonna die. It's really that simple."-Will Smith, on his work ethic Yes!
Now THAT'S the way to get motivated!
You gotta love it. He was obviously talking about much more than just working hard during exercise... this was about life... but if you think of that quote before you go to the gym, you'll be ready to get yourself one ragingly good workout!
It's about WAY more than just mindlessly going through the motions in your workouts... it's about getting in the mentality that you're working to be the best you can be, and that you are unstoppable!
It's about visualizing your body being as lean & mean as you want it to be... and your health so vibrant and energetic, that nothing is getting in your way to achieving everything you set out to achieve.
Like I've said a thousand times before, true lifelong fitness starts in your mind... and your training and nutrition follow once your mind is in the right place.
Share some motivation with your friends and family and fwd this blog on to anyone you think will enjoy it.
Here's a previous article I saw on energy drinks and how they are all in your mind as well:
http://www.truthaboutabs.com/energy-drink-mind-body-connection.html
Til next ezine issue,
Don't be lazy... be lean.
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I don't work with whiners and complainers. Whiners = losers.
I recently heard a quote from Will Smith, an actor who I admire greatly for his hard work ethic, both in the gym and in his career.
It went something like this:
"I will NOT be outworked. Period... You might have more talent than me, you might be smarter than me, you might be sexier than me, you might be all of those things.
You got it on me in nine categories. But if we get on the treadmill together, there's two things: Either you're getting off first, or I'm gonna die. It's really that simple."-Will Smith, on his work ethic Yes!
Now THAT'S the way to get motivated!
You gotta love it. He was obviously talking about much more than just working hard during exercise... this was about life... but if you think of that quote before you go to the gym, you'll be ready to get yourself one ragingly good workout!
It's about WAY more than just mindlessly going through the motions in your workouts... it's about getting in the mentality that you're working to be the best you can be, and that you are unstoppable!
It's about visualizing your body being as lean & mean as you want it to be... and your health so vibrant and energetic, that nothing is getting in your way to achieving everything you set out to achieve.
Like I've said a thousand times before, true lifelong fitness starts in your mind... and your training and nutrition follow once your mind is in the right place.
Share some motivation with your friends and family and fwd this blog on to anyone you think will enjoy it.
Here's a previous article I saw on energy drinks and how they are all in your mind as well:
http://www.truthaboutabs.com/energy-drink-mind-body-connection.html
Til next ezine issue,
Don't be lazy... be lean.
.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Lose Belly Fat Fast!
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Today we would like to give you a little inspiration.
Whether or not you have met your goals yet, this story will strike an emotional cord with everyone.
Oprah Winfrey herself has struggled with weight loss for her WHOLE Life. For 100's of millions of people all over the world this is a problem.
It is like a Yo-Yo...you lose a little weight, only to gain it back (and sometimes gain back even more).
What a frustration.
Look at it this way though.
She recently had a fellow by the name of David E. Smith that used to weigh 630lbs and lose was able to shed 401 lbs of fat off of his body!
This was all done through the incorporation of healthy eating and exercise into his day-to-day life.
This means that any weight loss goal is realistic AND ACHIEVABLE.
This fellow that was on her show is not only an inspiration, he shows us all that the impossible is possible for any of us.
We believe in you!
We would not have ever created the Strip That Fat system if we did not care.
Whether you weigh 600lbs or whether you want to lose that last few pounds before your wedding day, anything is possible if you are self-motivated to do so.
Strip that Fat is a foolproof diet that could help someone lose 10lbs or 400lbs... depending on the level of weight loss that you need and you are aiming for.
Anyone can use it (young or old) and it is easier to implement.
We are constantly updating and perfecting an already perfect program.
Strip That Fat will do exactly that, strip away those extra pounds.
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We stand behind our product with a full guarantee and if you don't lose weight after following it for just a couple short weeks, we will be more than happy to give you ALL your money back.
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=====> http://www.StripThatFat.com
Stay Healthy!
STF Diet Team
www.StripThatFat.com
.
Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you...
Today we would like to give you a little inspiration.
Whether or not you have met your goals yet, this story will strike an emotional cord with everyone.
Oprah Winfrey herself has struggled with weight loss for her WHOLE Life. For 100's of millions of people all over the world this is a problem.
It is like a Yo-Yo...you lose a little weight, only to gain it back (and sometimes gain back even more).
What a frustration.
Look at it this way though.
She recently had a fellow by the name of David E. Smith that used to weigh 630lbs and lose was able to shed 401 lbs of fat off of his body!
This was all done through the incorporation of healthy eating and exercise into his day-to-day life.
This means that any weight loss goal is realistic AND ACHIEVABLE.
This fellow that was on her show is not only an inspiration, he shows us all that the impossible is possible for any of us.
We believe in you!
We would not have ever created the Strip That Fat system if we did not care.
Whether you weigh 600lbs or whether you want to lose that last few pounds before your wedding day, anything is possible if you are self-motivated to do so.
Strip that Fat is a foolproof diet that could help someone lose 10lbs or 400lbs... depending on the level of weight loss that you need and you are aiming for.
Anyone can use it (young or old) and it is easier to implement.
We are constantly updating and perfecting an already perfect program.
Strip That Fat will do exactly that, strip away those extra pounds.
The impossible is possible with Strip that Fat.
=====> http://www.StripThatFat.com
Like Oprah and her success stories, we want you to become one of ours.
We stand behind our product with a full guarantee and if you don't lose weight after following it for just a couple short weeks, we will be more than happy to give you ALL your money back.
That is how confident we are that it works!
Get instant access to the system now and start losing weight today!
=====> http://www.StripThatFat.com
Stay Healthy!
STF Diet Team
www.StripThatFat.com
.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Eat Right!
Get Back on Track!
If you eat less, you lose weight. Seems logical, right?
Unfortunately, skipping meals can have consequences.
Besides leaving you feeling listless and weak, lack of food can set you up for a major binge.
Deprivation can cause hunger and cravings, and in those straits you're likely to eat the first thing you see, regardless of its nutritional value.
Thankfully, the answer to this dilemma is simple.
Eat when you're hungry!
Choose vitamin-rich fruits and veggies, lean proteins, and whole grains, and you'll easily beat cravings between meals, feel full, and help your body shed pounds. Isn't that great?
If you've already binged, don't worry!
It happens to all of us at one point or another.
Just get right back on track with your next meal.
You'll find that a little treat goes a long way!
More information visit here: http://tinyurl.com/d3pohp
.
If you eat less, you lose weight. Seems logical, right?
Unfortunately, skipping meals can have consequences.
Besides leaving you feeling listless and weak, lack of food can set you up for a major binge.
Deprivation can cause hunger and cravings, and in those straits you're likely to eat the first thing you see, regardless of its nutritional value.
Thankfully, the answer to this dilemma is simple.
Eat when you're hungry!
Choose vitamin-rich fruits and veggies, lean proteins, and whole grains, and you'll easily beat cravings between meals, feel full, and help your body shed pounds. Isn't that great?
If you've already binged, don't worry!
It happens to all of us at one point or another.
Just get right back on track with your next meal.
You'll find that a little treat goes a long way!
More information visit here: http://tinyurl.com/d3pohp
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