As I said before, I want to use this blog to write down helpful info that I read in fitness magazines or online. This way, I can find it easily and also share it with my followers.
Website -- http://www.everydayhealth.com/
Jogging burns more calories than walking, depending on how fast or how slow you walk or jog. I don't jog, but by reading this... it tells me that the faster I walk, the more calories I will burn.
Website -- http://www.crosswalk.com/
1 Peter 5:7
Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares what happens to you.
Website -- http://www.jillianmichaels.com/
Excess belly fat has been linked to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, some cancers & stress. - This is a problem that I struggle with.
To get rid of belly fat ---
Limit caffeine to 200 milligrams a day.
Avoid simple carbs
Avoid processed foods
Avoid refined grains
Eat plenty of high quality protein
Eliminate stress
You can boost your metabolic rate by eating clean, whole, fresh foods and avoiding processed foods & chemicals.
SHAPE magazine - March 2011
Wearing the color RED when you workout can give you a power boost and make you feel more confident.
Download the Fooducate app. You can use it to scan the barcodes of foods before you buy them. You'll get a letter grade for each choice. - I did this. I added it to my Ipod Touch. I just wonder if it will work without being connected to the internet.
Exercising for 30 minutes daily, eating plenty of fruits and veggies, limiting alchohol (no more than 7 drinks a week) can prevent up to 23 % of all colon cancer cases.
Socializing: Instead of skipping the party or a dinner out, plan for it. Make sure you exercise earlier in the day, this may help you make healthy food choices later. Eat a high-fiber snack before time to go. Try to avoid high-calorie cocktails. -- Controling my eating and drinking while socializing is a BIG problem for me!
People who stepped on a bathroom scale every day shed more pounds. Doing this, helps you recognize "weight creep" so that you can take immediate action. It's best to weigh yourself in the morning before eating or drinking. Invest in a digital scale. Dont' buy one with the "extras". You won't need them. -- I do weigh myself in the morning, before entering the shower. I do not have a digital scale. Guess I need to get one!
- Taylor 7506 Glass and Chrome Digital Scale ($30)
- Terraillon Lovely Classic Electronic Bathroom Scale ($30)
Vitamins: The generic ones are just as effective as the brand names.
Pedometers: Walking is a low-impact exercise with loads of health benefits, from lowering cholesterol and blood pressure to controlling weight and improving mood. People who used a pedometer walked an additional 2,500 steps a day (about one mile) compared to those who didn't. 10,000 steps a day is a good goal. You can burn up to 400 to 500 calories by walking this amount.
- Omron HJ-203 Pocket Pedometer ($35)
- New Lifestyles NL-2000 Pedometer ($75)
I have the Omron GOSmart Dual-Axis Pocket Pedometer ($40)
Walking: Researchers have found that walking workouts feel easier when exercisers stroll outside as opposed to walking on a treadmill. -- When the weather is a "nice" temperature, I DO like to walk outside. I can't do it if it is too hot.
Running: The flab you burn will come from your belly first. You will also cut lower your cholesterol and cut your risk of heart disease. -- I have never been able to run. But, maybe I need to learn to.
Target Hear Rate: You will want to spend the majority of your workout in your target heart rate zone. To find it -- subtract your age from 220 and calculate 70 to 85 % of that number. -- Mine is between 121 & 147.
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