Get Over the Weight-Loss Blahs with Adventure Fitness
YOUR DAILY FIT TIP
By The Lifescript Editorial Staff
Published May 15, 2011
If being cooped up inside of a gym for an hour isn’t your idea of a fun way to spend an afternoon, you sound like you might be more of the adventurous type. And lucky for you, being adventuresome burns a lot of calories!
Whether you’re on vacation or just getting away for the weekend, adventure fitness is an exhilarating way to burn extra calories, lose weight and buff up. Just one hour of your favorite adventure sport can burn more than 500 calories, and you’ll be having such a great time you won’t even know you’re doing your body good!
Take scuba diving, for example; one hour of swimming around in your scuba gear will burn more than 500 calories, and that doesn’t even include all the calories you burned lugging your equipment on to the boat or to the dive site. Snorkeling burns an easy 350 calories per hour while windsurfing and body surfing can each burn up to 300 calories. If you’d rather be on the water than in it, sailing and kayaking burn 340 calories an hour each, while paddle boating at a leisurely pace burns up an easy 200 calories.
Instead of letting the fitness “blahs” get in the way of your weight-loss goals, take your workout outside and make an adventure out of it. You’ll be burning mega calories while you have fun, and there’s no better formula for weight loss than that!
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MY THOUGHTS
Why does adventure fitness have to be in the water? The only body of water near me at the moment is the biggest river I've seen. People are fishing. But no swimming. Even if I find that ocean, I'm not daring to take a dip in this weather. And I don't have scuba equipment. Because I don't know how to scuba dive. I'm sticking to walking. Getting lost (almost) is an adventure all by itself. I burn more calories when I get lost. Because it takes me longer to get back from where I started.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
LOVE THE EXERCISE FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Love the Exercise You Do
YOUR DAILY FIT TIP
By The Lifescript Editorial Staff
Published May 13, 2011
Why isn’t your exercise program working for you? Probably because you never do it! Studies show that the #1 problem with losing weight is not the diet or fitness plan itself, but rather a lack of follow-through.
The real key is to find an exercise you enjoy. That way you'll look forward to your workouts rather than dreading them. More importantly, you'll be more likely to do them rather than finding inventive ways of avoiding them.
You don't have to get on a treadmill if you don't like it. Bike, swim, hike, walk, dance, climb, or do whatever you love to do – just make sure you move! You can even play tag if you want, as long as you keep moving and work up a sweat. The more you exercise, the more weight you’ll lose, and the happier you’ll be because you aren’t torturing yourself with needless hours of exercises you hate to do.
Whatever you choose, just stick with it!
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MY THOUGHTS
The 'stick with it' is the hard part. I like walking. But i find I get motivation from walking the path I've never walked before and challenging myself not to get lost. So, as soon as I get comfortable with a path I hardly ever notice it at all, I seek another path.
YOUR DAILY FIT TIP
By The Lifescript Editorial Staff
Published May 13, 2011
Why isn’t your exercise program working for you? Probably because you never do it! Studies show that the #1 problem with losing weight is not the diet or fitness plan itself, but rather a lack of follow-through.
The real key is to find an exercise you enjoy. That way you'll look forward to your workouts rather than dreading them. More importantly, you'll be more likely to do them rather than finding inventive ways of avoiding them.
You don't have to get on a treadmill if you don't like it. Bike, swim, hike, walk, dance, climb, or do whatever you love to do – just make sure you move! You can even play tag if you want, as long as you keep moving and work up a sweat. The more you exercise, the more weight you’ll lose, and the happier you’ll be because you aren’t torturing yourself with needless hours of exercises you hate to do.
Whatever you choose, just stick with it!
Check out Health Bistro for more healthy food for thought. See what Lifescript editors are talking about and get the skinny on latest news. Share it with your friends (it’s free to sign up!), and bookmark it so you don’t miss a single juicy post!
MY THOUGHTS
The 'stick with it' is the hard part. I like walking. But i find I get motivation from walking the path I've never walked before and challenging myself not to get lost. So, as soon as I get comfortable with a path I hardly ever notice it at all, I seek another path.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
TAKEOUT FOOD AND WEIGHT LOSS
Your Weight-Loss Solution: Limit Takeout Food
YOUR DAILY DIET TIP
By James Beckerman, M.D.
Published May 09, 2011
Unless you live in New York, takeout and delivery options are pretty much limited to pizza and Chinese food. And here’s the real tip: both are heavy hitters – high in carbohydrates, fat and salt. If there are any vegetables, they are typically drowning in oil or melted cheese.
Sure, they taste great, but try to limit takeout or delivery to once a week – this includes weekends. The food you prepare at home will be healthier, and you will avoid the split-second decision making on the telephone that sometimes prompts you to make the less healthy choice at the last moment.
Always look up,
Jamie
Cardiologist James Beckerman shares 200 evidence-based strategies for prevention, wellness, and weight loss with his new book, The Flex Diet: Design-Your-Own Weight Loss Plan.
To learn more about the Flex Diet, visit TheFlexDiet.com.
MY THOUGHTS
The real culprit here would be time. Well, maybe not. If you desire eating healthy so much, you'll find ways to manage your time-and your refrigerator-so you don't end up munching takeouts.
YOUR DAILY DIET TIP
By James Beckerman, M.D.
Published May 09, 2011
Unless you live in New York, takeout and delivery options are pretty much limited to pizza and Chinese food. And here’s the real tip: both are heavy hitters – high in carbohydrates, fat and salt. If there are any vegetables, they are typically drowning in oil or melted cheese.
Sure, they taste great, but try to limit takeout or delivery to once a week – this includes weekends. The food you prepare at home will be healthier, and you will avoid the split-second decision making on the telephone that sometimes prompts you to make the less healthy choice at the last moment.
Always look up,
Jamie
Cardiologist James Beckerman shares 200 evidence-based strategies for prevention, wellness, and weight loss with his new book, The Flex Diet: Design-Your-Own Weight Loss Plan.
To learn more about the Flex Diet, visit TheFlexDiet.com.
MY THOUGHTS
The real culprit here would be time. Well, maybe not. If you desire eating healthy so much, you'll find ways to manage your time-and your refrigerator-so you don't end up munching takeouts.
Monday, May 9, 2011
SWIMMING FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Swimming is Trimming!
YOUR DAILY FIT TIP
By Jennifer Gruenemay, ACE-Certified, Special to Lifescript
Published May 09, 2011
When’s the last time you hopped in the pool for a good workout? The sparkling blue water in that pool is good for much more than loafing. Swimming isn’t just child’s play. Taking a dive into the lap lane is a great form of cardiovascular exercise that can trim pounds and help you maintain a healthy weight. You can burn 300-400 calories in just 30 minutes of doing laps.
If you have yet to learn how to swim, or need tips on how to keep breathing while you swim laps, sign up for a class at your local YMCA or gym. If you already know how to stay afloat, just remember: It’s not your amazing skills that are keeping you buoyant in the water. Fat floats, muscle sinks. So get your booty in that pool and start swimming! When floating isn’t so easy anymore, you’ll know you’ve reached your weight-loss goals.
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MY THOUGHTS
One's never too old to start. Sometimes I go with the kids for their swimming lessons. There's this mid-40slady who got herself enrolled.
YOUR DAILY FIT TIP
By Jennifer Gruenemay, ACE-Certified, Special to Lifescript
Published May 09, 2011
When’s the last time you hopped in the pool for a good workout? The sparkling blue water in that pool is good for much more than loafing. Swimming isn’t just child’s play. Taking a dive into the lap lane is a great form of cardiovascular exercise that can trim pounds and help you maintain a healthy weight. You can burn 300-400 calories in just 30 minutes of doing laps.
If you have yet to learn how to swim, or need tips on how to keep breathing while you swim laps, sign up for a class at your local YMCA or gym. If you already know how to stay afloat, just remember: It’s not your amazing skills that are keeping you buoyant in the water. Fat floats, muscle sinks. So get your booty in that pool and start swimming! When floating isn’t so easy anymore, you’ll know you’ve reached your weight-loss goals.
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MY THOUGHTS
One's never too old to start. Sometimes I go with the kids for their swimming lessons. There's this mid-40slady who got herself enrolled.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Q. Do Artificial Sweeteners Make You Hungrier?
By Brierley Wright, M.S., R.D., July/August 2010
A. I’d hope not, since lots of people use artificial sweeteners to control calories. But the research on the topic isn’t so straightforward—in fact, the effect of these sweeteners on your appetite may depend on the form in which you’re consuming them.
A 2009 review concluded that artificial sweeteners in items with few if any calories, such as diet soda, may heighten appetite.
Yet the same review (published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition) also reported that artificial sweeteners eaten in combination with or in foods containing calories don’t increase appetite. Similarly, a new study in the journal Appetite showed that eating an artificially sweetened appetizer—versus one that’s sugar-sweetened—before a meal didn’t stoke participants’ appetites.
Since the 2009 review, two studies have come out on the effect on appetite of noncaloric, artificially sweetened beverages. The findings are conflicting—one study found that they increased levels of a feel-full hormone, while the other study showed no change.
There’s a lot of uncertainty, but if you want something sweet, choosing items that are artificially sweetened can help you save calories. However, for overall health, I agree with Barry Popkin, Ph.D., distinguished professor of global nutrition at the University of North Carolina that “it’s best to limit your consumption of added sweeteners”—artificial or not.
MY THOUGHTS
Good advice. Might as well take it.
By Brierley Wright, M.S., R.D., July/August 2010
A. I’d hope not, since lots of people use artificial sweeteners to control calories. But the research on the topic isn’t so straightforward—in fact, the effect of these sweeteners on your appetite may depend on the form in which you’re consuming them.
A 2009 review concluded that artificial sweeteners in items with few if any calories, such as diet soda, may heighten appetite.
Yet the same review (published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition) also reported that artificial sweeteners eaten in combination with or in foods containing calories don’t increase appetite. Similarly, a new study in the journal Appetite showed that eating an artificially sweetened appetizer—versus one that’s sugar-sweetened—before a meal didn’t stoke participants’ appetites.
Since the 2009 review, two studies have come out on the effect on appetite of noncaloric, artificially sweetened beverages. The findings are conflicting—one study found that they increased levels of a feel-full hormone, while the other study showed no change.
There’s a lot of uncertainty, but if you want something sweet, choosing items that are artificially sweetened can help you save calories. However, for overall health, I agree with Barry Popkin, Ph.D., distinguished professor of global nutrition at the University of North Carolina that “it’s best to limit your consumption of added sweeteners”—artificial or not.
MY THOUGHTS
Good advice. Might as well take it.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
WALKING FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Walk This Way!
YOUR DAILY FIT TIP
By The Lifescript Editorial Staff
Published May 04, 2011
One of the hottest trends for healthier living are pedometers, tools that track every step you take, helping you to put a tangible face on weight loss. Health nuts are no strangers to pedometers – especially those looking to set reachable goals and lose the weight once and for all.
Aim to walk at least 10,000 steps a day, which is equivalent to nearly five miles. Sedentary people generally walk only 1,000-3,000 steps a day. Studies show that people who wear a pedometer and keep a log of their steps tend to get more steps in, even if they're not setting aside structured time to exercise. As a result they burn more calories and tend to lose weight.
So get a pedometer and get moving!
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MY THOUGHTS
I don't know how many steps I walked today. I'm pretty sure it's more than 10k. Took me an hour and a half by the river bank. And this does not include another couple of hours malling. I just hope I can walk at least an hour each day while I'm on vacation.
YOUR DAILY FIT TIP
By The Lifescript Editorial Staff
Published May 04, 2011
One of the hottest trends for healthier living are pedometers, tools that track every step you take, helping you to put a tangible face on weight loss. Health nuts are no strangers to pedometers – especially those looking to set reachable goals and lose the weight once and for all.
Aim to walk at least 10,000 steps a day, which is equivalent to nearly five miles. Sedentary people generally walk only 1,000-3,000 steps a day. Studies show that people who wear a pedometer and keep a log of their steps tend to get more steps in, even if they're not setting aside structured time to exercise. As a result they burn more calories and tend to lose weight.
So get a pedometer and get moving!
Check out Health Bistro for more healthy food for thought. See what Lifescript editors are talking about and get the skinny on latest news. Share it with your friends (it’s free to sign up!), and bookmark it so you don’t miss a single juicy post!
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MY THOUGHTS
I don't know how many steps I walked today. I'm pretty sure it's more than 10k. Took me an hour and a half by the river bank. And this does not include another couple of hours malling. I just hope I can walk at least an hour each day while I'm on vacation.
Monday, May 2, 2011
SEAFOOD FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Your Weight-Loss Food: Eat Seafood
YOUR DAILY DIET TIP
By James Beckerman, M.D.
Published May 01, 2011
Here’s a tip that your heart and your stomach will love: eat seafood.
Fish is a great heart-healthy addition to any diet. The American Heart Association recommends at least one serving per week, primarily for its cardiovascular benefits – it improves cholesterol levels, may lower blood pressure and reduces the risk of cardiac events like heart attacks.
But if that doesn’t get you to eat seafood, maybe this will: Eating fish is associated with losing weight. We are not taking about breaded, fried, or fast-food fish that comes served as a “-wich,” has an “O” after the filet, or arrives in a basket with a side of curly fries and hush puppies. Enjoy fresh fish pan seared, broiled, grilled or sushi style to get the benefits without the breading and batter. Studies show that lean fish (like cod) and fatty fish (like salmon) both help with weight loss. Fresh fish is expensive, but canned tuna works to reduce weight too.
As with many dieting strategies, it is not just about what are you doing, but also about what you are no longer doing. If you eat seafood (cooked in a healthy way), you’re not eating red meat, fried chicken or fast food.
MY THOUGHTS
I'm taking note that seafood here is fish. Nothing else was mentioned. Coz seafood to me is shrimps an crabs and squid. I'm going to assume they are still healthier than red meat.
YOUR DAILY DIET TIP
By James Beckerman, M.D.
Published May 01, 2011
Here’s a tip that your heart and your stomach will love: eat seafood.
Fish is a great heart-healthy addition to any diet. The American Heart Association recommends at least one serving per week, primarily for its cardiovascular benefits – it improves cholesterol levels, may lower blood pressure and reduces the risk of cardiac events like heart attacks.
But if that doesn’t get you to eat seafood, maybe this will: Eating fish is associated with losing weight. We are not taking about breaded, fried, or fast-food fish that comes served as a “-wich,” has an “O” after the filet, or arrives in a basket with a side of curly fries and hush puppies. Enjoy fresh fish pan seared, broiled, grilled or sushi style to get the benefits without the breading and batter. Studies show that lean fish (like cod) and fatty fish (like salmon) both help with weight loss. Fresh fish is expensive, but canned tuna works to reduce weight too.
As with many dieting strategies, it is not just about what are you doing, but also about what you are no longer doing. If you eat seafood (cooked in a healthy way), you’re not eating red meat, fried chicken or fast food.
MY THOUGHTS
I'm taking note that seafood here is fish. Nothing else was mentioned. Coz seafood to me is shrimps an crabs and squid. I'm going to assume they are still healthier than red meat.
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