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January 11th 2012 00:46
It's that time again when people make resolutions for the new year. I'm sure getting into shape is up there along with quitting smoking and a host of other doomed to fail wishes. The gym is packed, but veterans know that by March, only the regulars will remain. It is a vicious cycle and I'm not going to sugar coat it.
New Years comes with good intentions that most aren't prepared for. That's why I say start when you're ready and don't use New Years as a starting date. Why we are doomed to fail is because the pressure that is associated with starting on a certain date. We are so gung ho, that we often fall into over training. We get discouraged because the results aren't happening as fast as we like. We often have people discouraging us, especially when we fall off the diet, training, or our trying to quit smoking.
I suggest start being healthy when you are ready and are sure you can do it. The date isn't important because not everyone was born on January 1. You get the analogy.
Everything doesn't work for everyone. You must find what works for you. I quit smoking cold turkey when I was diagnosed with cancer. Would it work for you? I know a few people with cancer that still smoke.
When it comes to losing weight, one must again find what works for them. Some count calories, others eat what they want, others just can't do it. People have to realize that it isn't about dieting, exercising, or even will power. It's about changing your lifestyle. Everything else is a temporary fix.
Start by keeping track of food and exercise. Start at Fitday.
A good weight loss secret is to increase your fiber intake. You still need protein, carbs and good fats, but an increase in fiber can make weight loss easier.
Still to change our lifestyle we have to find a style that works for us. It's impossible to eat every good food every day. So you establish a happy medium. We have Superfoods and more Superfoods to the World's Healthiest Foods, and I can go on.
When assessing your meals, you should base it on foods you will eat everyday, foods, you will alternate, foods you will have a few times a week, and foods that will be on occasion. For example, I have a yogurt everyday. I'll alternate a couple of eggs with an oatmeal recipe that I saw on Dr. Oz. I'll have tuna or salmon or sardines at least three times a week. Occasionally I'll cook up some Baramundi that is rather pricey. I try to snack on seeds and/or nuts everyday.
You have to see what works for you that you can live with. Otherwise it won't work in the long run.
Before you join that gym, make sure you can commit to the terms of the contract. A better deal is to see if you can find gyms without commitment, otherwise if you don't go, the gym still gets your money. You should be prepared to go to the gym at least three times a week to get your money's worth.
I hope to write about essential exercise equipment if you don't want to go to the gym. Many times there are free alternatives, such as gallon jugs of water!
New Years comes with good intentions that most aren't prepared for. That's why I say start when you're ready and don't use New Years as a starting date. Why we are doomed to fail is because the pressure that is associated with starting on a certain date. We are so gung ho, that we often fall into over training. We get discouraged because the results aren't happening as fast as we like. We often have people discouraging us, especially when we fall off the diet, training, or our trying to quit smoking.
I suggest start being healthy when you are ready and are sure you can do it. The date isn't important because not everyone was born on January 1. You get the analogy.
Everything doesn't work for everyone. You must find what works for you. I quit smoking cold turkey when I was diagnosed with cancer. Would it work for you? I know a few people with cancer that still smoke.
When it comes to losing weight, one must again find what works for them. Some count calories, others eat what they want, others just can't do it. People have to realize that it isn't about dieting, exercising, or even will power. It's about changing your lifestyle. Everything else is a temporary fix.
Start by keeping track of food and exercise. Start at Fitday.
A good weight loss secret is to increase your fiber intake. You still need protein, carbs and good fats, but an increase in fiber can make weight loss easier.
Still to change our lifestyle we have to find a style that works for us. It's impossible to eat every good food every day. So you establish a happy medium. We have Superfoods and more Superfoods to the World's Healthiest Foods, and I can go on.
When assessing your meals, you should base it on foods you will eat everyday, foods, you will alternate, foods you will have a few times a week, and foods that will be on occasion. For example, I have a yogurt everyday. I'll alternate a couple of eggs with an oatmeal recipe that I saw on Dr. Oz. I'll have tuna or salmon or sardines at least three times a week. Occasionally I'll cook up some Baramundi that is rather pricey. I try to snack on seeds and/or nuts everyday.
You have to see what works for you that you can live with. Otherwise it won't work in the long run.
Before you join that gym, make sure you can commit to the terms of the contract. A better deal is to see if you can find gyms without commitment, otherwise if you don't go, the gym still gets your money. You should be prepared to go to the gym at least three times a week to get your money's worth.
I hope to write about essential exercise equipment if you don't want to go to the gym. Many times there are free alternatives, such as gallon jugs of water!
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