In order for anyone to achieve a goal you must start by breaking things down to small steps. If you go to big you don't see results right away and you tend to give up or get discouraged. We want results right away now a days however building small gives you a level of accomplishment and keeps you on track. So start small then build your way up. You will enjoy your weight loss a lot more and have more fun.
1. Stay away from too much sugar. Sugary sodas, teas and juice drinks. Look at the labels of things you might buy to make sure. You might be able to find a substitute for that item.
2. Small portions throughout the day. Eating six to eight small meals per day is better for you than eating too big. Of course its not quantity but quality so choose wisely.
3. Eating healthy is a choice and a formed habit. Don't think of it as a diet but rather as a permanent lifestyle change that will improve your life in many ways. Eat more fruits, vegetables, fiber and and drinks lots of water.
4. Exercise, exercise, exercise! Again you don't have to go big here, moderately and consecutively everyday. Walk for fifteen minutes per day then gradually add more time. Who knows maybe you will work your way up to a run, 5k, 10k or even a marathon.
5. Reward yourself! You don't have to deprive yourself of eating out or having sweets. You just have to make better choices as to what you eat. Then eat a bit of that one food you love. You can make losing weight fun this way.
6. Check with our doctor on other suggestions or health conditions you might have that might be causing you to not lose weight as easy. It might also be that you have some health disease or condition that you don't know about that slows the process down.
7. Most importantly, educate yourself as much as you can about this topic and take what best works for you.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Crunched for time
Try the following quick ways to burn calories everyday.
Chop wood for 4 minutes 22 seconds.
Ride a stationary bike at 20 mph for 4 minutes 52 seconds.
Shovel snow for 12 minutes.
Walk uphill for 13 minutes.
Push-mow the lawn for 15 minutes.
Rake leaves for 20 minutes.
Give her a full-body massage for 19.5 minutes.
Walk the dog for 23 minutes.
Slow dance for 36 minutes.
Do 97 pushups.
Shoot 207 foul shots.
It takes 250,000 crunches to burn a pound of fat according to researchers at the University of Virginia. Chances are you cant wait that long. However by doing things manually you can burn some calories in the process and look at the bright side of things.
Chop wood for 4 minutes 22 seconds.
Ride a stationary bike at 20 mph for 4 minutes 52 seconds.
Shovel snow for 12 minutes.
Walk uphill for 13 minutes.
Push-mow the lawn for 15 minutes.
Rake leaves for 20 minutes.
Give her a full-body massage for 19.5 minutes.
Walk the dog for 23 minutes.
Slow dance for 36 minutes.
Do 97 pushups.
Shoot 207 foul shots.
It takes 250,000 crunches to burn a pound of fat according to researchers at the University of Virginia. Chances are you cant wait that long. However by doing things manually you can burn some calories in the process and look at the bright side of things.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Do you participate in marathons, half marathons or triathlons and want to make your miles more meaningful?
Join the American Cancer Society's DetermiNation . . .
Thousands of athletes have experienced many meaningful miles by dedicating their participation in endurance events to the fight against cancer by becoming a member of the American Cancer Society’s DetermiNation.
Your passion for participating in marathons, half-marathons, triathlons, and other endurance events can become a lifesaving effort to raise funds while honoring and remembering people you know who have been touched by cancer. Over the years, more than 4,000 athletes have helped raise $5.2 million through
DetermiNation, contributing to the significant progress we are making in the fight against cancer.
As a member of DetermiNation you will have a direct impact on defeating cancer by reaching your personal endurance goal and setting a fundraising goal. DetermiNation events may offer exclusive benefits for some races affiliated with the American Cancer Society, offered in exchange for a minimum fundraising amount. Whether you set your own goal or commit to the requirement to participate, the American Cancer Society has tips and tools to help with your success.
Visit www.acsdetermination.org today to learn more and find participating events!
Thousands of athletes have experienced many meaningful miles by dedicating their participation in endurance events to the fight against cancer by becoming a member of the American Cancer Society’s DetermiNation.
Your passion for participating in marathons, half-marathons, triathlons, and other endurance events can become a lifesaving effort to raise funds while honoring and remembering people you know who have been touched by cancer. Over the years, more than 4,000 athletes have helped raise $5.2 million through
DetermiNation, contributing to the significant progress we are making in the fight against cancer.
As a member of DetermiNation you will have a direct impact on defeating cancer by reaching your personal endurance goal and setting a fundraising goal. DetermiNation events may offer exclusive benefits for some races affiliated with the American Cancer Society, offered in exchange for a minimum fundraising amount. Whether you set your own goal or commit to the requirement to participate, the American Cancer Society has tips and tools to help with your success.
Visit www.acsdetermination.org today to learn more and find participating events!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
They say laughter is the best medicine. Right?
The healing power of laughter
The following have been known to be correlated with laughter:
Alleviates depression;
Lowers our blood pressure;
Promotes relaxation;
Reduces stress;
Increase the oxygen level in our blood, giving us more energy;
Increase the endorphin activity in our body resulting in a sense of well being;
Are able to keep things in perspective;
Banish boredom;
Are more socially attractive - people enjoy being with those who laugh easily and often; and
Immeasurably increase our enjoyment of life.
Laughter has been called social glue because it bonds us to the people we laugh with. The message is clear: To live better ... laugh more.
The following have been known to be correlated with laughter:
Alleviates depression;
Lowers our blood pressure;
Promotes relaxation;
Reduces stress;
Increase the oxygen level in our blood, giving us more energy;
Increase the endorphin activity in our body resulting in a sense of well being;
Are able to keep things in perspective;
Banish boredom;
Are more socially attractive - people enjoy being with those who laugh easily and often; and
Immeasurably increase our enjoyment of life.
Laughter has been called social glue because it bonds us to the people we laugh with. The message is clear: To live better ... laugh more.
Monday, May 11, 2009
America's Health Rankings
How Healthy is your State?
According to http://www.americashealthrankings.org/2008/ the healthiest states are listed by the United Health Foundation. The following factors were taken into account: obesity, violent crime, binge drinking, air pollution, smoking, cancer and deaths and other data in its rankings. The top five healthiest states are Vermont, Hawaii, New Hampshire, Minnesota and Utah.
For the top states that is great news however the rankings also reveal that for the past four years overall health has not improved. This is where I believe we should strive to better ourselves in every way. The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” The pursuit of health requires personal, community, governmental and institutional commitment to create an environment in which the whole person can thrive.
With this in mind remember that we should make healthy choices everyday and strive to be better physically, emotionally and mentally. Because without our health we dont have anything. So lets get out there and join a gym, go for a run, stop the bad habits and make better choices that lead to a better tomorrow.
According to http://www.americashealthrankings.org/2008/ the healthiest states are listed by the United Health Foundation. The following factors were taken into account: obesity, violent crime, binge drinking, air pollution, smoking, cancer and deaths and other data in its rankings. The top five healthiest states are Vermont, Hawaii, New Hampshire, Minnesota and Utah.
For the top states that is great news however the rankings also reveal that for the past four years overall health has not improved. This is where I believe we should strive to better ourselves in every way. The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” The pursuit of health requires personal, community, governmental and institutional commitment to create an environment in which the whole person can thrive.
With this in mind remember that we should make healthy choices everyday and strive to be better physically, emotionally and mentally. Because without our health we dont have anything. So lets get out there and join a gym, go for a run, stop the bad habits and make better choices that lead to a better tomorrow.
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