Weight Loss Tips:
#27 Are You Stuck in a Weight Loss Rut?
If this describes you, it’s important to understand what it takes to lose weight. Weight loss feels like an impossible task at times but it really relies on the simple formula “energy in and energy out”.
If you Understand the Formula—You Will Lose Weight!
energy in=energy out (you will maintain your weight
energy in>energy out (this is what you are striving for…weight loss!)
energy in>energy out (Ooops…you will gain weight)
#28 Exercise! “But I don’t like to Sweat!*”
For most people, physical activity is a crucial part of losing weight and maintaining a healthy goal weight. The benefits of exercise are numerous:
“You’ve Got to Move It, Move It!”
~will increase flexibility
~ burns calories
~ will help build and maintain joints, muscles, and bones,br>~ has the ability to lower the risks of certain diseases
~ builds muscle strength
~ will increases endurance & stamina
~ controls blood pressure
~ is known to decrease feelings of anxiety and depression,br>
*Sweat is a good thing!
It shows you that you have been working hard and it is the cooling device for your body!
Pairing diet and exercise together will yield the greatest weight loss results—especially stubborn belly fat. If you vary your workouts, by changing the activity, length of time you participate, and vary the intensity; you are less likely to hit a weight loss plateau!
“Keep Your Body Guessing!”
“Variety is the Spice of Life”….this is True for Exercise Too!
Include:
~Balance and Stretching
~Aerobic activities
~Resistance, weight-bearing, and strength building
If you aren’t used to exercising, check with your doctor before starting an exercise routine, and start slowly!
#29 Enjoy the Process:
Fun is the key word here. You’re more apt to stick with something, if you’re enjoying yourself. Right? We’re talking about weight loss, but this tidbit of advice bodes well for almost anything you want to achieve.
I wish I could see your face right now. I can almost imagine the expression you are making as you are reading this, and most likely, you’re thinking, “Is she crazy? She wants me to enjoy losing weight?”
Yup! And it’s easy. You just have to decide that you are going to fully enjoy the process. If you think weight loss is a miserable process…you are doomed to fail!
#30 Join a Walking Club:
There’s an fantastic walking activity called Volksmarching, and it’s practiced world-wide. In the United States, you can find information about it at the American Volkssport Assosiation.
I tried Volksmarching in Germany. I walked along rivers, meandered through grape vineyards, marched through the woods, and wove my way through mustard fields. I loved it…what a great way to get exercise and experience nature!
#31 Learn Something New About Nutrition:
There are lots of fantastic books on the subject. Visit your library or local bookstore…and start reading! Don’t forget to apply what you learn to your lifestyle!
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