10 steps toward weight loss and fitness

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Content 1. 10 Steps Toward Weight Loss and Fitness 2. Weight Loss and Fitness 3. Plan Your Way to Effective Weight Loss And Fitness 4. The Benefits of Aerobic Exercise For Weight Loss and Fitness 5. Top 5 Exercise Myths For Weight Loss and Fitness

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1. 10 Steps Toward Weight Loss and Fitness Whether you are trying to lose 10 pounds or 100 it can seem like an impossible task. When things get difficult it is easy to lose focus and simply stop trying, thinking you have failed - again! We've all heard that the best way to set goals is to write them down. As simple as this step seems, sometimes we overlook it. If you have been looking at a blank piece of paper trying to figure out where to even start on your weight loss journey, I have some help for you. Listed below are 10 easy "first steps" that anyone can do. Start with #1 and work your way to #10. Each step you complete will be a step closer to your goal of achieving your ideal weight. There's nothing stopping you now so get going and enjoy the journey to a better, healthier you. >>>For More Information Please Click Here!<<< 1. Set realistic goals. Anyone who has ever set an unrealistic weight loss goal will tell you that not meeting your own expectations is the fastest way to fail at weight loss. You should plan to lose no more than 1-2 pounds per week. In general, people who set realistic goals will exceed it during at least the first few weeks. Exceeding your weight loss goals will give you something to get excited about, and keep the weight loss process positive. 2. Get support. When you make the decision to lose weight, enlist the help and support of your friends and family members. Having people around you who will encourage you through the process is a great way to start.


3. Learn to keep things in moderation. When your goal is to lose weight, remember the old saying...all things in moderation. By following this mantra with eating and working out, you will lose weight at a reasonable pace and feel good while doing it! 4. Join a program. Weight loss groups are popular for more than just their diet plans. They help people to form a community with other people who have the same goals. This extended support network is great for making weight loss more exciting - having someone with whom you can share your excitement. It is also a great way to talk through some of the issues that you might be experiencing with your weight loss program. Support is crucial when you are attempting to make major lifestyle changes. >>>For More Information Please Click Here!<<< 5. Buy yourself a portable music player. Music is one of your biggest allies when trying to lose weight. Listening to music will make exercise time fly by and it can definitely improve your mood. 6. Get a buddy. Having a close friend or family member agree to lose weight with you is an excellent way to get the support you need. And it gives you someone that you can learn tips, swap recipes and try new exercises with. Losing weight with a friend is also good for people who need an understanding friend to talk things through with. 7. Choose your information sources wisely. If a friend or co-worker offers diet advice over a fast food burger and shake - you need to decide whether their advice is the right way to go. Instead find trusted sources of information such as your family doctor, a nutritionist, the trainer at your gym or even a reputable website. Finding someone who can answer questions when you have them


can take a load off your mind and make you feel good that you're making informed decisions about your weight loss. 8. Dress for weight loss success: In order to start thinking thin, pay attention to what you are wearing. Overweight people tend to dress "bigger" than they actually are with baggy or oversized clothing. As you begin losing weight, consider some updates to your wardrobe that will accentuate your best features and help you to remember that losing weight will make you more attractive in your own eyes. 9. Remember, there are no guarantees with any weight loss plan. Keep in mind that there are no guarantees with any weight loss plan. While some people may see temporary benefits from fad dieting or other quick fixes, overall the best way to approach weight loss is by modifying your lifestyle and adopting a healthy way of living. 10. Stay off the scale. For best results, do not weigh yourself more than once a week at the most. Since a healthy goal consists of a plan to lose no more than 1-2 pounds per week, you may not see significant results until several weeks have passed. Spare yourself the disappointment of seeing little change and plan to weigh yourself as infrequently as possible. There you have it - 10 easy steps to get started on your way to better health and fitness. Here's to your success and your great new life!

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2. Weight Loss and Fitness The amount of calories you consume and the amount of energy you expand is directly related to weight loss or gain. Simple, right? Not really quite as simple as that. There are other factors that come into play that are not talked about too much. If you go to any of the "diet" centers, many times they will focus on the food you eat and tell you to concentrate on that. You look at the commercials with Kirsty Ally and she talks about the great food and she's not starving or missing out on desserts, because the program has all that 'sinful' food. But the thing is, you aren't going to eat their food all the time or forever, so what's a girl to do?: ) >>>For More Information Please Click Here!<<< The thing that happens is that you revert to your former eating habits and probably return to your original shape. Many people add to their original weight, at least a couple pounds. This is why there is a series of commercials using the expression stay an 'after' meaning don't return to your before weight. The only way you can "stay an after" is if you change your lifestyle from your "before" lifestyle. Meaning you need to incorporate the eating habits and some sort of exercise program and MAINTAIN that. The exercise program tends to get overlooked, but that must be a part of your plan. It is a known fact that muscle burns more calories than fat, so if you have more muscle, you are using more calories, even if you are just sitting around watching TV. no extra effort needed, the muscle is helping to keep you in shape at all times. When you just change your diet you tend to lose muscle. When you lose muscle, your body doesn't work at hard at burning calories. What goes on is you lose muscle and then you start eating like


"before" and your body doesn't burn the calories like it used to, so you gain the weight back faster than before, and you don't add muscle, you add more fat; unless you are exercising. Here's the next thing. The exercise that most people turn to is cardio (running, biking, walking, etc.) to burn the fat. But that doesn't add much muscle to your frame. The better option is to lift weights. This will burn calories and 'replace' fat with muscle, which will in turn burn more calories and get you started in the opposite direction of the fat burning operation. You will gain muscle and it will help burn calories and keep you in shape. Lifting weights will not necessary make you lose weight, but you will look and feel better. Muscle is heavier than fat, but it is also more dense. You can keep the same weight and drop a few inches off your waist. Women don't worry, you don't have the testosterone to gain huge bulky muscles. You will keep a trim fit appearance and not turn into a 'muscle-y mannish' woman. That can't happen without some serious supplement help and probably steroids as well. Before anyone writes me to defend the Jenny Craigs of the world, I am not putting down any healthy method of weight loss. If a center, Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, whatever, can help you on the track to health and fitness that is terrific. They can provide excellent support groups and calorie counting methods and all that stuff. I am just saying that unless you incorporate a change in your lifestyle, you are likely to gain weight back. I know the "weight loss centers" all agree with that.

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3. Plan Your Way to Effective Weight Loss And Fitness What to do with a weight loss fitness plan? Make sure that it addresses your needs exactly. Don't make the mistake of rushing into a weight loss fitness plan just because others swear by it. This isn't to say that you should never, ever use it, but rather, before sticking to anything, take the time to assess if that particular plan really does suit you. Research Popular weight loss fitness plans are generally available in the internet so gathering information on each one is relatively easy. Read through each thoroughly to understand what underlying principles make each weight loss fitness plan work. Apart from its main principles, familiarize yourself as well with how the plan flows and what needs to be done to execute it. Base your judgment on whether to use a plan or not from the information that you've gathered. Not only will doing research give you vital information on what weight loss fitness plans are available for you to use, but you can determine as well if they can be integrated into your lifestyle without trouble. While lifestyle changes are necessary for weight loss, it is possible not to tax yourself too much in order to introduce changes. >>>For More Information Please Click Here!<<< Tell your doctor about it Apart from doing independent research, consulting with your doctor may be one of the easiest ways to find out if a particular weight loss fitness plan would work for you. Your doctor knows your medical history best, and with professional training, can determine for you how well weight loss fitness plans work on their own, and when


applied to your situation. Besides that, consulting with your doctor is highly recommended most especially if you are suffering from any health condition as this will help ensure that your health is safeguarded. If you don't have a specific fitness plan in mind, you can inquire instead with your doctor as to what fitness plans he can advise for you.

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4. The Benefits of Aerobic Exercise For Weight Loss and Fitness Want to learn how aerobics can change your life? Consult the experts what types of aerobic exercises will work best for your body. Aerobics are the key to living a healthier and physically productive life, so don't wait another day before starting a new healthy program that includes aerobics. The key to weight loss is to increase heart rate and metabolism by spreading out moderate levels of energy over a longer period of time to trigger the use of fat in energy production. Doing it right could be a cure for obesity. There are many advantages of aerobics, which is why this form of exercise is both important and popular among health-conscious people. >>>For More Information Please Click Here!<<< Exercise can be broken down into two categories: aerobic and anaerobic. These differ in the ways in which your muscles contract during the exercise and how energy is generated within the muscles. Examples of anaerobic exercises include weight training or strength training, and with aerobic exercises, even the most well-built bodybuilder will not be able to run, swim, etc for long periods of time. During aerobic exercise, your body breaks down glycogen to use for energy. If there is not enough glycogen in the body, you start using fat reserves instead, which is why you lose weight. Unlike anaerobic exercise such as weight training and strength exercise, aerobic exercise requires more on body's stamina and not muscle strength. Benefits of aerobics exercises are great, which is why most doctors recommend them to patients, even if you enjoy a normal weight.


Some of these benefits include strengthening the repertory muscles, enlarging the heart to pump more efficiently, increasing the flow of blood (and oxygen) in the body, and increasing endurance. Aerobics decrease the risk of death due to cardiovascular problems and of osteoporosis in both men and women. Aerobic exercise can be done from home or attend classes with groups. Many doctors recommend it to patients as a mean to maintain healthy lifestyle. Regardless of age, youngsters or seniors, aerobic exercise is one of the best forms of activities to keep fit as well as for weight management. Are you interest to learn how aerobics can change your life? Consult the health care professional what types of aerobic exercises will work best for your body. Aerobics are the key to living a healthier and physically productive life, so don't wait another day before starting a new healthy program that includes aerobics. You can choose to lose weight effectively, please visit build muscle and burn fat effectively for the review. How metabolism can affect your life? Visit benefits of increasing your metabolism. For more articles, go to

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5. Top 5 Exercise Myths For Weight Loss and Fitness Below are the top 5 exercise myths for fitness and weight loss. 1. Weight training will increase muscle mass instead of decrease weight Most people will suggest exercise programs that are limited to cardiovascular exercises and aerobic exercises if your aim is to lose weight. The truth is weight training can get your heart beating faster and bring you to your "fat-burning zone". This is the level where your body prefers to burn fat instead of carbohydrates. As long as you do not use very heavy free weights you will not bulk up. Instead, you will tone down. >>>For More Information Please Click Here!<<< 2. Repeating exercise sets everyday is the best way to lose weight Muscles have a way of coping with strain. If you introduce the same routine to the body on a daily basis it will adjust to the strain which makes your work-out less effective. By varying your exercise everyday, you can get the most out of your work-out. 3. Limiting the range of motion works out muscles faster Some trainers limit the range of motion so you can be introduced to types of resistance; flexing and relaxing. However, by limiting the range of motion, muscles form irregularly, not following your body's natural contour. It also opens you to higher injury possibilities. 4. Exercise should be done towards the end of the day Popular belief is that exercises should be done during the end of the day so you feel less lethargic. The truth is, if you exercise during mornings it makes your metabolism faster, helping you burn calories


more efficiently. It even helps you to have a better disposition for the rest of the day because endorphins are released during exercise. 5. You do not need to diet if you work-out On the contrary, diet is very important when exercising to lose weight. You have to make sure that you take in fewer calories from fat and more from protein and carbohydrates so unburned calories will not be stored as unsightly bulges.

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