Energize Your Life! Who ever said physical activity is all work and no play? In fact, it can be just the opposite! There is no need to think of strenuous workouts that are painful and boring. Instead, imagine doing fun physical activities you enjoy and look forward to. Do physical activity for enjoyment and watch the health benefits follow!
The importance of physical activity
The evidence is growing and is more convincing than ever! People of all ages who are generally inactive can improve their health and well-being by becoming active at a moderate-intensity on a regular basis.
Regular physical activity substantially reduces the risk of dying of coronary heart disease, the nation's leading cause of death, and decreases the risk for stroke, colon cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure. It also helps to control weight; contributes to healthy bones, muscles, and joints; reduces falls among older adults; helps to relieve the pain of arthritis; reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression; and is associated with fewer hospitalizations, physician visits, and medications. Moreover, physical activity need not be strenuous to be beneficial; people of all ages benefit from participating in regular, moderate-intensity physical activity, such as 30 minutes of brisk walking five or more times a week.
Despite the proven benefits of physical activity, more than 50% of American adults do not get enough physical activity to provide health benefits. 25% of adults are not active at all in their leisure time. Activity decreases with age and is less common among women than men and among those with lower income and less education.
Insufficient physical activity is not limited to adults. More than a third of young people in grades 9-12 do not regularly engage in vigorous-intensity physical activity. Daily participation in high school physical education classes dropped from 42% in 1991 to 32% in 2001 (CDC, 2002).
This explains why you should be active, how inactivity may hurt your health, and how physical activity can benefit everyone.
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Thursday, April 23, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Hi,
Hope you are having a good and healthy day!
Today, we need to talk shop with you. We really need to get this off our gut...as most people are wrong in their way of thinking.
They think that all fat is bad!
Though a lot of the fat out there is really bad for you, there are also some good types of fat. Fat that it is OK for you to eat!
Think about it. Everyone has fat on them, however there is a certain amount of safe fat, and then there is excess fat. We need a certain percentage of fat to be healthy.
One thing that you should know though, is that over 100 million Americans alone have "too much" fat. This is because they are eating the naughty fats, not the good ones.We are going to get a little technical on you here, so hold tight..."
Fat droplets inside most of our body's cells regulate excess proteins in our bodies. Even if too much fat has negative effects on our body and health, it seems that a certain amount of fat is necessary for preserving the function of cells."
"Fat droplets are microscopical fat spots present in almost all the cells in the body, and they play the role of warehouses or storage depots for a certain type of protein used by molecules to bind DNA. Besides storing the particular histone proteins needed by cells to bind and organize DNA in the nucleus, the fat droplets also serve as deposits for other proteins found in excessive amounts within our bodies. If these proteins were not gathered and stored somewhere in the body, they would become harmful for our health."
So, it is good to have fat. We need it to function! But what are the good fats and what are the bad fats?
***Good Fats = Polyunsaturated/Monounsaturated FatsEx. fish oil, sunflower oil, Omega 3, nuts, olive oil, avocado
***Bad Fats = Saturated/Trans FatsEx. Coconut oil, palm oil, meat, cheese, eggs, margarine, French fries, CheetosThese are the basics of it.
Having some fat in your diet is good, and ideally you want to make those fats good fats. Eating a bag of chips is NOT a good way to get your fat.
Not only are you putting the wrong type of fat in your body, they are very bad for you!We do have some good news for you.
Any fat that you have can be removed...as much or as little as you like.Fat does weigh less than muscle, but the bad thing about fat is that it doesn't help burn calories, whereas muscle does.
Therefore, you are better off weighing more by having more muscles, not fat, as your metabolism will burn much more calories in the long run if you have a higher muscle mass.
So, having the right type of fat in your diet is OK, but having over a certain amount of fat on your body can be unhealthy. Fat is stored when you burn less calories than you take in, so the goal is to burn more calories than you eat everyday.
Visit here to learn more: http://tinyurl.com/cs6d8z
Good luck to you
Hope you are having a good and healthy day!
Today, we need to talk shop with you. We really need to get this off our gut...as most people are wrong in their way of thinking.
They think that all fat is bad!
Though a lot of the fat out there is really bad for you, there are also some good types of fat. Fat that it is OK for you to eat!
Think about it. Everyone has fat on them, however there is a certain amount of safe fat, and then there is excess fat. We need a certain percentage of fat to be healthy.
One thing that you should know though, is that over 100 million Americans alone have "too much" fat. This is because they are eating the naughty fats, not the good ones.We are going to get a little technical on you here, so hold tight..."
Fat droplets inside most of our body's cells regulate excess proteins in our bodies. Even if too much fat has negative effects on our body and health, it seems that a certain amount of fat is necessary for preserving the function of cells."
"Fat droplets are microscopical fat spots present in almost all the cells in the body, and they play the role of warehouses or storage depots for a certain type of protein used by molecules to bind DNA. Besides storing the particular histone proteins needed by cells to bind and organize DNA in the nucleus, the fat droplets also serve as deposits for other proteins found in excessive amounts within our bodies. If these proteins were not gathered and stored somewhere in the body, they would become harmful for our health."
So, it is good to have fat. We need it to function! But what are the good fats and what are the bad fats?
***Good Fats = Polyunsaturated/Monounsaturated FatsEx. fish oil, sunflower oil, Omega 3, nuts, olive oil, avocado
***Bad Fats = Saturated/Trans FatsEx. Coconut oil, palm oil, meat, cheese, eggs, margarine, French fries, CheetosThese are the basics of it.
Having some fat in your diet is good, and ideally you want to make those fats good fats. Eating a bag of chips is NOT a good way to get your fat.
Not only are you putting the wrong type of fat in your body, they are very bad for you!We do have some good news for you.
Any fat that you have can be removed...as much or as little as you like.Fat does weigh less than muscle, but the bad thing about fat is that it doesn't help burn calories, whereas muscle does.
Therefore, you are better off weighing more by having more muscles, not fat, as your metabolism will burn much more calories in the long run if you have a higher muscle mass.
So, having the right type of fat in your diet is OK, but having over a certain amount of fat on your body can be unhealthy. Fat is stored when you burn less calories than you take in, so the goal is to burn more calories than you eat everyday.
Visit here to learn more: http://tinyurl.com/cs6d8z
Good luck to you
Would you put your hand into a blender?
A moving blender that is?
No, because you would likely chop your fingers off.
What if you had the same consequences for grabbing a Twinkie or a bag of chips?
Do you think that you would be putting this junk into your body?
Essentially, these are the foods that have an impact on your health...an impact you see (in the form of stored fat) and that you don't see (unhealthy heart, clogged arteries, asthma, diabetes, etc).
You have control over some things; you have control over your hands.
Your hands put the food in your mouth, and all it takes is for you to send a signal from your brain to say "hey, maybe this food isn't so good for me", or "maybe I should limit myself to one cookie...or better yet, I should have a piece of apple for dessert instead".
Think about this next time "your hand" reaches for that forbidden food.
All it takes is a few second decisions (for healthy food choices) to start losing weight.
Pretend a bag chips is a blender... and watch the pounds shed away.
Visit here to learn more: http://tinyurl.com/cs6d8z
No, because you would likely chop your fingers off.
What if you had the same consequences for grabbing a Twinkie or a bag of chips?
Do you think that you would be putting this junk into your body?
Essentially, these are the foods that have an impact on your health...an impact you see (in the form of stored fat) and that you don't see (unhealthy heart, clogged arteries, asthma, diabetes, etc).
You have control over some things; you have control over your hands.
Your hands put the food in your mouth, and all it takes is for you to send a signal from your brain to say "hey, maybe this food isn't so good for me", or "maybe I should limit myself to one cookie...or better yet, I should have a piece of apple for dessert instead".
Think about this next time "your hand" reaches for that forbidden food.
All it takes is a few second decisions (for healthy food choices) to start losing weight.
Pretend a bag chips is a blender... and watch the pounds shed away.
Visit here to learn more: http://tinyurl.com/cs6d8z
Friday, April 18, 2008
Some good weight loss tips...
Hi,
I used to have the fattest stomach.
Here's a good site I found that really helped.
Weight loss programs such as Weight Watchers (and Jenny Craig) usually involve slower dieting progress over a longer period of time, since such programs generally promise only 2-3 pounds of weight loss per week.
Also, programs such as Jenny Craig usually involve buying special meals and/or dietary supplements during the initial phases of the program.
While some people may like these types of dietary programs, we prefer a dieting plan which focuses on faster weight loss, such as the Accelerated Fat Burning Program shown below...
http://tinyurl.com/cs6d8z
Five Facts You MUST Understand if You Are Ever Going to
Lose Your Belly Fat & Get Six Pack Abs
by Mike Geary - Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
1. Many so-called "health foods" are actually cleverly disguised junk foods that can actually stimulate you to gain more belly fat... yet the diet food marketing industry continues to lie to you so they can maximize their profits.
2. Ab exercises such as crunches, sit-ups, and ab machines are actually the LEAST effective method of getting flat six pack abs. We'll explore what types of exercises REALLY work in a minute.
3. Boring repetitive cardio exercise routines are NOT the best way to lose body fat and uncover those six pack abs. I'll tell you the exact types of unique workouts that produce 10x better results below.
4. You DON'T need to waste your money on expensive "extreme fat burner" pills or other bogus supplements. I'll show you how to use the power of natural foods in more detail below.
5. Ab belts, ab-rockers, ab-loungers, and other infomercial ab-gimmicks... they're all a complete waste of your time and money. Despite the misleading infomercials, the perfectly chiseled fitness models in the commercials did NOT get their perfect body by using that "ab contraption"... they got their perfect body through REAL workouts and REAL nutrition strategies. Again, you'll learn some of their secrets and what really works below.
http://tinyurl.com/cs6d8z
Here are some tips to help you lose weight.
Dietary Control.
It's true, you are what you eat. Start eating healthier meals in smaller portions. I started off by eating plain oatmeal for breakfast and replaced my unhealthy snacks with bottled water.
Drink More Water!
Water is an essential part in keeping your body hydrated and working properly.You never want to be dehydrated and it is recommended that you drink at least 8 cups of water per day.
Keep a positive attitude.
Dreading a work out will only make weight loss harder.Look forward to your work outs and keep an open mind.
Keep the Right Mindset.
Keeping the right mindset may be the hardest part of losing weight.Many people give up early or fail on their diets.
Take Before and After Photos.
Taking before and after photos will help keep you on the right track for losing weight.Post the before picture somewhere you can see it every day to get you motivated.
Read the Labels!.
Ignoring nutrition labels is a sure way to pack on extra pounds.I typically choose foods that are low in carbohydrates and sodium.
Tell Family and Friends.
Telling family and friends will further keep you motivated to lose weight.They may even have a few tips or words of advice for you!
Bring out the Ipod!.
Listening to music can help you take your mind off physical activity while you work out.It also will help pass the time and make your work out seem to go by faster.
Slow and Steady wins the Race.
Set goals on how much weight you would like to lose in a week. If you do not meet this goal do not be discouraged just continue your work out plan the following week.
Ignore Fat loss Pills.
Weight loss pills are unnecessary if you are looking to lose weight the healthy way. Fat burners and weight loss pills may also be dangerous to your health!
Take a Break.
I usually set off one day of the week where I don't exercise and let my body recover from all the work.
Sleep More!
Sleep is an essential part of losing weight.Muscle repairs when you are sleeping. Sleep also keeps your metabolism balanced.
Like you, I used to be at the end of my rope with weight loss.I've tried everything: counted calories, points, carbohydrates, and exercised.
I lost weight, but always gained it back.Every time I gained the weight back I would convince myself I was a failure and not deserving of a trim and healthy body.It doesn't matter if you have a little bit of weight to lose or a lot, it will happen.
This is a 100% money back guaranteed program that will get you back on track immediately.
Don't let your diet failures in the past keep you down.It's time to focus on your future, every day you have the chance to plant a seed for tomorrows success!
If you are still overweight and unhealthy after many attempts to lose weight it is because you have not been given the right tools and knowledge to successfully lose weight and more importantly to keep it off.
Visit here: http://tinyurl.com/cs6d8z
Good luck to you!
I used to have the fattest stomach.
Here's a good site I found that really helped.
Weight loss programs such as Weight Watchers (and Jenny Craig) usually involve slower dieting progress over a longer period of time, since such programs generally promise only 2-3 pounds of weight loss per week.
Also, programs such as Jenny Craig usually involve buying special meals and/or dietary supplements during the initial phases of the program.
While some people may like these types of dietary programs, we prefer a dieting plan which focuses on faster weight loss, such as the Accelerated Fat Burning Program shown below...
http://tinyurl.com/cs6d8z
Five Facts You MUST Understand if You Are Ever Going to
Lose Your Belly Fat & Get Six Pack Abs
by Mike Geary - Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
1. Many so-called "health foods" are actually cleverly disguised junk foods that can actually stimulate you to gain more belly fat... yet the diet food marketing industry continues to lie to you so they can maximize their profits.
2. Ab exercises such as crunches, sit-ups, and ab machines are actually the LEAST effective method of getting flat six pack abs. We'll explore what types of exercises REALLY work in a minute.
3. Boring repetitive cardio exercise routines are NOT the best way to lose body fat and uncover those six pack abs. I'll tell you the exact types of unique workouts that produce 10x better results below.
4. You DON'T need to waste your money on expensive "extreme fat burner" pills or other bogus supplements. I'll show you how to use the power of natural foods in more detail below.
5. Ab belts, ab-rockers, ab-loungers, and other infomercial ab-gimmicks... they're all a complete waste of your time and money. Despite the misleading infomercials, the perfectly chiseled fitness models in the commercials did NOT get their perfect body by using that "ab contraption"... they got their perfect body through REAL workouts and REAL nutrition strategies. Again, you'll learn some of their secrets and what really works below.
http://tinyurl.com/cs6d8z
Here are some tips to help you lose weight.
Dietary Control.
It's true, you are what you eat. Start eating healthier meals in smaller portions. I started off by eating plain oatmeal for breakfast and replaced my unhealthy snacks with bottled water.
Drink More Water!
Water is an essential part in keeping your body hydrated and working properly.You never want to be dehydrated and it is recommended that you drink at least 8 cups of water per day.
Keep a positive attitude.
Dreading a work out will only make weight loss harder.Look forward to your work outs and keep an open mind.
Keep the Right Mindset.
Keeping the right mindset may be the hardest part of losing weight.Many people give up early or fail on their diets.
Take Before and After Photos.
Taking before and after photos will help keep you on the right track for losing weight.Post the before picture somewhere you can see it every day to get you motivated.
Read the Labels!.
Ignoring nutrition labels is a sure way to pack on extra pounds.I typically choose foods that are low in carbohydrates and sodium.
Tell Family and Friends.
Telling family and friends will further keep you motivated to lose weight.They may even have a few tips or words of advice for you!
Bring out the Ipod!.
Listening to music can help you take your mind off physical activity while you work out.It also will help pass the time and make your work out seem to go by faster.
Slow and Steady wins the Race.
Set goals on how much weight you would like to lose in a week. If you do not meet this goal do not be discouraged just continue your work out plan the following week.
Ignore Fat loss Pills.
Weight loss pills are unnecessary if you are looking to lose weight the healthy way. Fat burners and weight loss pills may also be dangerous to your health!
Take a Break.
I usually set off one day of the week where I don't exercise and let my body recover from all the work.
Sleep More!
Sleep is an essential part of losing weight.Muscle repairs when you are sleeping. Sleep also keeps your metabolism balanced.
Like you, I used to be at the end of my rope with weight loss.I've tried everything: counted calories, points, carbohydrates, and exercised.
I lost weight, but always gained it back.Every time I gained the weight back I would convince myself I was a failure and not deserving of a trim and healthy body.It doesn't matter if you have a little bit of weight to lose or a lot, it will happen.
This is a 100% money back guaranteed program that will get you back on track immediately.
Don't let your diet failures in the past keep you down.It's time to focus on your future, every day you have the chance to plant a seed for tomorrows success!
If you are still overweight and unhealthy after many attempts to lose weight it is because you have not been given the right tools and knowledge to successfully lose weight and more importantly to keep it off.
Visit here: http://tinyurl.com/cs6d8z
Good luck to you!
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