It seems quite easy to begin a new exercise program but difficult to maintain it. Consistency is one of the major keys in physical fitness. The following are some simple steps can help to keep your fitness on track!
1. Always have two exercise bags packed. One for work and one in the trunk of your car--no forgetting your work-out clothes
2. Consider sleeping in your work-out clothes so that you are ready for workout or exercise if you choose to work-out early in the morning.
3. Start out with small steps 15-20 minutes daily and work yourself up to 40-45 minutes 3-4 times weekly. Don't hurt yourself--you won't want to exercise anymore.
4. Don't repeat the same exercises every time-mix it up. Try different exercise so that you will feel refresh and use all different muscle groups
5. Work-out with your buddies. Find some buddies who you can motivate and who will motivate you. You will feel more enjoyable with your buddies around for exercise so that you won’t miss the session.
6. Break up your work-out time. Do 15 minutes here and 15 minutes there so that you won’t feel tired easily. Remember consistency is the key of success.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Save 3,000 Calories in One Month
Everybody will think that it is easier to gain weight and difficult to lose weight. Start learning counting of your daily intake of calories, you will find that burning off and additional 100 calories a day is easy. Set a target to burn 100 calories a day, you will save 3,000 calories in one month which is a good step to achieve your desired weight.
The following are some tips when we consider our meals.
1. Top 1 cup of apple slices, instead of 8 crackers, with cheese. Save 100 calories.
2. Choose a fresh spring roll instead of a fried egg roll. Save 100 calories.
Eat chocolate sorbet instead of chocolate ice cream. Save 140 calories per 1/2 cup.
3. Skip the crust on apple pie. Save 100 calories.
4. Swap pepperoni on your pizza for veggies like fresh tomatoes and peppers. Save 100 calories per 2 slices.
5. Choose steamed shrimp over fried. Save 122 calories per 3 ounces.
6. Make your sandwich open-faced (use only 1 slice of bread). Save 100 calories.
7. Leave blue cheese off your salad. Save 110 calories per 3-tablespoon serving.
8. Substitute 1/2 cup steamed veggies for 1/2 cup noodles in a pasta dish. Save 100 calories.
9. Use a 6-inch flour tortilla instead of a 10-inch one on your next burrito. Save 120 calories.
Skip the tortilla and put your filling on lettuce. Save 100 calories.
Eat a whole-wheat English muffin at breakfast instead of a bagel. Save 150 calories.
10. Top pancakes with 1/4 cup apple-sauce sprinkled with cinnamon instead of syrup. Save 180 calories.
The following are some tips when we consider our meals.
1. Top 1 cup of apple slices, instead of 8 crackers, with cheese. Save 100 calories.
2. Choose a fresh spring roll instead of a fried egg roll. Save 100 calories.
Eat chocolate sorbet instead of chocolate ice cream. Save 140 calories per 1/2 cup.
3. Skip the crust on apple pie. Save 100 calories.
4. Swap pepperoni on your pizza for veggies like fresh tomatoes and peppers. Save 100 calories per 2 slices.
5. Choose steamed shrimp over fried. Save 122 calories per 3 ounces.
6. Make your sandwich open-faced (use only 1 slice of bread). Save 100 calories.
7. Leave blue cheese off your salad. Save 110 calories per 3-tablespoon serving.
8. Substitute 1/2 cup steamed veggies for 1/2 cup noodles in a pasta dish. Save 100 calories.
9. Use a 6-inch flour tortilla instead of a 10-inch one on your next burrito. Save 120 calories.
Skip the tortilla and put your filling on lettuce. Save 100 calories.
Eat a whole-wheat English muffin at breakfast instead of a bagel. Save 150 calories.
10. Top pancakes with 1/4 cup apple-sauce sprinkled with cinnamon instead of syrup. Save 180 calories.
Monday, December 3, 2007
Five Dieting Tips for Losing Weight
1. In weight loss, water plays an important role. Make sure to drink at least eight glasses of water everyday. Drink a lot of water before meal will help to reduce the intake of food because you already feel full and cannot take too much food anymore. Research shows that drinking one glass of water during meal will makes you feel already stuffed so you are unable to take more food. Water is needed by the body to flush out all the unnecessary and harmful toxins. Therefore, it is advisable to drink a glass of water immediately when you wake up.
2. Avoid sodas and soft drinks during your meals. If possible, do not take any sweetened drinks when eating. This is because those drink which contain a lot of sugar which eventually accumulated in the body and get stored as fats that bloat the tummy and other body parts.
3. Include fruits that have 90% to 95% water content during your meal, such as tomatoes and watermelons. You surely would not gain weight because they are almost entirely made of water, which eventually gets flushed from your system.
4. Take fresh food instead of fruit juice. Fruit juices are loaded with the sugar from the fruits and nearly devoid the fiber which contain in the fruits. Processed fruit juices usually contain a lot of preservatives, artificial colors and flavorings that are bad for the body. Those processed fruit juice often contributing to weight gain.
5. Eat more fiber-rich foods. Fiber is important for tissue building and better waste excretion. Fruits and vegetables are most generous sources of fiber. Such foods not only do not lead to excessive weight gain, but they will also help you reach your healthy weight loss goals because they are easily digested and consist of high-value nutrients and vitamins rather than empty calories.
2. Avoid sodas and soft drinks during your meals. If possible, do not take any sweetened drinks when eating. This is because those drink which contain a lot of sugar which eventually accumulated in the body and get stored as fats that bloat the tummy and other body parts.
3. Include fruits that have 90% to 95% water content during your meal, such as tomatoes and watermelons. You surely would not gain weight because they are almost entirely made of water, which eventually gets flushed from your system.
4. Take fresh food instead of fruit juice. Fruit juices are loaded with the sugar from the fruits and nearly devoid the fiber which contain in the fruits. Processed fruit juices usually contain a lot of preservatives, artificial colors and flavorings that are bad for the body. Those processed fruit juice often contributing to weight gain.
5. Eat more fiber-rich foods. Fiber is important for tissue building and better waste excretion. Fruits and vegetables are most generous sources of fiber. Such foods not only do not lead to excessive weight gain, but they will also help you reach your healthy weight loss goals because they are easily digested and consist of high-value nutrients and vitamins rather than empty calories.
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