Healthy Weight Loss
So you want to start eating better and lose some weight. That’s great! But it seems so hard to get started. How will you ever choose the best approach with so many diets and options from which to choose? I want to lose weight but where do I start? Before changing habits or spending a great deal of money, its best to find out where you stand now. You’ll want to find out what your body mass index (BMI) is. Compare your BMI to what is considered a healthy BMI and begin keeping a log of what you ...
Do I have to Exercise to lose weight?
Do I really have to exercise to lose weight? The answer is no. Absolutely not! By cutting back on your calorie intake you can lose a lot of weight without doing any exercise at all. But… Here comes the tough love… You will positively have to exercise in order to keep the weight off. If you are ready to drastically increase your physical activity then losing weight is pointless. There will be no long term benefits. Exercise is very important. How much exercise should I be doing? The recommendation is to set a goal of working out 60 to 90 minutes a ...
How to Burn Calories
How can I burn calories? To lose weight you have to burn more calories than you eat. A good cardio workout 3 to 4 times a week is a great way to burn calories. Cardiovascular exercise will keep your heart healthy. The goal is to get your heart pumping for about 40 to 60 minutes during each cardio workout. Some Cardio Exercises It’s easy to come up with ways to get your heart rate up. Running Biking Walking Aerobics Jumping Jacks Swimming Sports Just be sure to find something you are comfortable with and that you can do safely. Running is a very common way to get in some cardio. ...
Why exercise makes you happy
Everyone knows about the physical benefits of exercise and being active. But, not only does working out make you healthier physically, it also helps psychologically. When we work out, our bodies release endorphins which tend to make us happy. New research shows that working out also stimulates serotonin which keeps us from becoming depressed and dopamine which helps in keeping us motivated. So, it is indeed no coincidence that there is a good reason you feel better while you are staying active. Less Stress Working out gives you time away from everything else that is on your mind. It’s hard to worry ...
Weight Loss Strength Training
One very commonly overlooked aspect of losing weight is the need for strength training. It’s true that controlling your calories alone will help you lose weight but when you add in strength training you can burn calories faster. Strength training builds lean muscle mass which helps speed your metabolism. So, in effect the more lean muscle mass you have the better you will burn calories. The goal is to raise your resting metabolic rate. This is determines the amount of calories your body burns while simply resting. The more muscle you have, the higher your RMR ...
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Healthy Weight Loss
So you want to start eating better and lose some weight. That’s great! But it seems so hard to get started. How will you ever choose the best approach with so many diets and options from which to choose? I want to lose weight but where do I start? Before changing habits or spending a great deal of money, its best to find out where you stand... [Read more of this review]
Do I have to Exercise to lose weight?
Do I really have to exercise to lose weight? The answer is no. Absolutely not! By cutting back on your calorie intake you can lose a lot of weight without doing any exercise at all. But… Here comes the tough love… You will positively have to exercise in order to keep the weight off. If you are ready to drastically increase your physical... [Read more of this review]
How to Burn Calories
How can I burn calories? To lose weight you have to burn more calories than you eat. A good cardio workout 3 to 4 times a week is a great way to burn calories. Cardiovascular exercise will keep your heart healthy. The goal is to get your heart pumping for about 40 to 60 minutes during each cardio workout. Some Cardio Exercises It’s easy to... [Read more of this review]
Why exercise makes you happy
Everyone knows about the physical benefits of exercise and being active. But, not only does working out make you healthier physically, it also helps psychologically. When we work out, our bodies release endorphins which tend to make us happy. New research shows that working out also stimulates serotonin which keeps us from becoming depressed and... [Read more of this review]
Weight Loss Strength Training
One very commonly overlooked aspect of losing weight is the need for strength training. It’s true that controlling your calories alone will help you lose weight but when you add in strength training you can burn calories faster. Strength training builds lean muscle mass which helps speed your metabolism. So, in effect the more lean muscle mass... [Read more of this review]
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