I wanted to update the blog with my own weight loss report. I am down to 232 lbs from an all time high of 254 lbs. That is 22 lbs of weight my knees and back don't have to support anymore. Yahoooooo! (That's me shouting, not the web search engine).
If you are trying to lose weight, don't give up. As Winston Churchill said, "Never, Never, Never give up"!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Understanding the 4 Basics of Weight Loss
http://www.theskinnyonfatloss.infoSummary: Lauren S. Johnson writes about basic principles for losing weight. Many dieters misunderstand these principles. Their failure in dieting may be caused by following misconceptions of proper weight loss principles. There are four things you must have for successful weight loss. You must have exercise followed by proper nutrition. You must also eat at the proper intervals, not skipping meals. You should also include fiber and protein at every meal. Following these four tips will help you in your weight loss efforts.
Understanding the 4 Basics of Weight Loss
by Lauren S Johnson
One of the biggest problems that a lot of diet enthusiasts have is the misunderstanding of basic weight loss principles. For instance, some people feel that as long as they eat healthy they do not have to worry about exercise. Others believe that they can eat anything they want as long as they exercise at the end of the day. These are just a couple of the common misconceptions. In this article I will list four basic principles of weight loss that everyone should know.
1. Exercise is a must. Physical activity is absolutely crucial if you want to lose weight. Dieting alone may provide some results at first; however, once your body is accustomed to your eating habits you will no longer burn fat.
2. Healthy nutrition is very important. It's ridiculous to assume that you can consume absolutely anything you want as long as you remember to exercise at the end of the day. Unfortunately dieting is not that easy.
3. Don't skip meals. Some of us feel like skipping meals will help reduce our daily calorie intake;
however, all that does is increase our hunger and lead us to overeat and snack for the remainder of the day.
4. Consume protein and fiber with every meal. Fiber is excellent at improving our metabolic activity and helping us feel full longer. Protein is also excellent at helping us feel full longer because it is broken down slowly by our bodies.
These are the four basic tips of quick weight loss. People who follow these tips have also found help from all natural diet pills and various herbal remedies. So if you are passionate about fitting into those skinny jeans again, follow these few simple tips and watch the weight melt away.
Lauren S. Johnson writes health articles about fitness and nutrition. Some of her favorite passions include studying the medicinal benefits of herbal remedies, and diet pills.
Understanding the 4 Basics of Weight Loss
by Lauren S Johnson
One of the biggest problems that a lot of diet enthusiasts have is the misunderstanding of basic weight loss principles. For instance, some people feel that as long as they eat healthy they do not have to worry about exercise. Others believe that they can eat anything they want as long as they exercise at the end of the day. These are just a couple of the common misconceptions. In this article I will list four basic principles of weight loss that everyone should know.
1. Exercise is a must. Physical activity is absolutely crucial if you want to lose weight. Dieting alone may provide some results at first; however, once your body is accustomed to your eating habits you will no longer burn fat.
2. Healthy nutrition is very important. It's ridiculous to assume that you can consume absolutely anything you want as long as you remember to exercise at the end of the day. Unfortunately dieting is not that easy.
3. Don't skip meals. Some of us feel like skipping meals will help reduce our daily calorie intake;
however, all that does is increase our hunger and lead us to overeat and snack for the remainder of the day.
4. Consume protein and fiber with every meal. Fiber is excellent at improving our metabolic activity and helping us feel full longer. Protein is also excellent at helping us feel full longer because it is broken down slowly by our bodies.
These are the four basic tips of quick weight loss. People who follow these tips have also found help from all natural diet pills and various herbal remedies. So if you are passionate about fitting into those skinny jeans again, follow these few simple tips and watch the weight melt away.
Lauren S. Johnson writes health articles about fitness and nutrition. Some of her favorite passions include studying the medicinal benefits of herbal remedies, and diet pills.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
The 1-2-3 Quick Workout for Easy Weight Loss
Think you have to kill yourself at the gym to get in shape? Too many people believe that when starting a workout regimen, that they'll to have to hit the gym for a couple of hours at a time in order to see results. Wrong. This is precisely what prevents people from starting a workout routine in the first place. All you need is a half-hour to forty-five minutes three or four times a week and you'll see how easy weight loss and getting into shape really is.
The key to starting an exercise plan is to think small. Think 30 to 45 minutes of exercise, not 2 hours. Certainly you can spare a half-hour or forty-five minutes of your time. Once you really get into it, you can kick-it up a notch if you'd like, but you don't have to.
Here is a simple three-day plan that you can do right from home and you don't need an expensive gym membership or fancy equipment. And I guarantee you'll discover healthy weight loss and more defined body in just two weeks. It's as easy as 1-2-3. Go to Target or Sears or K-mart and pick-up two 10-pound dumbbells. If you're feeling a bit stronger, get some 20-pound dumbbells. You may want to purchase both sets of dumbbells because depending on the exercise you're doing, you'll find that the amount of weight you need may vary.
1. (Monday) Arms and Chest
BICEPS (arms)
BICEP CURLS: Stand-up straight holding the dumbbells in each hand at your side. Slowly lift one arm at time leaving your elbows in place. Bring the dumbbell from your side to your shoulder. Do 10-12 repetitions with each arm and do three sets. A great workout for your biceps.
TRICEPS (arms)
TRICEP EXTENSIONS: Keep both feet together, bend over slightly, rest one hand on the wall and make sure your other arm is at your side with your elbow at 90 degrees. Your elbow to your hand should be facing perpendicular to the floor. Extend the dumbbell straight back without moving your elbow and do three sets of 10-12 repetitions with each arm.
PECTORAL (chest)
CHEST PRESS: Lie down on a bench, bring both arms to your armpit area with dumbbells in hand and extend both arms straight up. Do 3 sets of 10-12 repetitions. If you don't have a bench, good old-fashioned push-ups will get the job done.
Tip! Set Realistic Goals The first step to weight loss is setting a realistic goal. By using a BMI chart and consulting with your health care provider, you can determine what a healthy weight is for you.
2. (Wednesday) Back, shoulders and trapezoid muscles
BACK
DUMBELL ROWS: Place left knee on a bench or chair with a dumbbell resting on the ground. Reach down and grab the dumbbell with your right arm. Bring the dumbbell straight-up under your armpit without moving any body part but your arm. Do 3 sets of ten repetitions with each arm.
SHOULDERS: Stand straight-up, holding both dumbbells at your side. Keep arm straight and move one are at a time directly away from your body at shoulder height. Do 3 sets or 10-12 repetitions with each arm. (do not use more than 10 pounds for this exercise)
SHOULDER SHRUGS (TRAPEZOIDS): Stand straight up holding both arms at your side with dumbbells in hand. Lift both shoulders up toward your ears and pause at the top. Do 3 sets of 10-12 repetitions.
3. (Friday) Legs
QUADRICEPS: Stand-up straight, hold both dumbbells at your side and squat down as if you're sitting in a chair. Do 3 sets of 10-12 repetitions.
CALVES: Stand straight-up, hold both dumbbells at your side and stand-up on your tiptoes. Hold at the top for a couple of seconds. Do 3 sets of 10 to 12 repetitions.
These exercises should take you 15 to 20 minutes to complete. When you are done with your weight training you can use the remaining time to incorporates some cardiovascular activity like walking, running, swimming or biking. Once you get the hang of it, you can purchase some additional dumbbells if you feel you need more weight. This 1-2-3 system will get you on your way toward easy weight loss and a healthier body. The key: be consistent.
Thomas J. Kersting, LPC, Ph.D is the author of FAT PROOF: Power Programming Your Bodies Weight-Loss Computer (Harbor Press, coming in Winter 2006). Natural weight loss, healthy weight loss and easy weight loss is what Dr. Tom's power programming method creates. Please visit his website to sign up for his free e-newsletter or to receive a copy of his Power Programming Weight-Loss CD and a special free offer. http://www.fatproof.net
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Friday, April 10, 2009
"How To Avoid Those 5 Awful Words..."
The Five Dreaded Words to Avoid "I'm Not in the Mood" with Some Libido-Lifting Tips
Tell me if you can relate to the following experience:A long week of work has finally reached its end. Sure, the week was difficult, but the main reason for its lengthiness was due to anticipation -- anticipation of what the weekend held in store.
All weekends are great. But this weekend was billed to be WAY above average. Why? Because you were spending it with your significant other, away from it all, in one of the finest of hotels your city has to offer. And if a little bit of luck was on your side, it would turn out to be one of the more memorable "experiences" of a lifetime -- ahem, if you know what I mean (and I think you do).
Turns out, things didn't go as planned. The hotel was great, and the decor was to die for, but The Five Dreaded Words were spoken, the ones that always put the kibosh on a romantic night of lovemaking: "I'm not in the mood."
Each one of us have either felt or heard these words spoken before, and whether you're the giver or the receiver, it's never pleasant. Sex is a HUGE part of a relationship, and when opportunities for lovemaking go by the wayside, it frequently diminishes forthcoming opportunities -- whether it's due to fear of the same thing happening again, or the lowering of expectations.
The key, of course, is to have that "motivation" within you at all times so those Five Dreaded Words are never spoken. Here's a small helping of ways in which to keep your libido lifted so you can avoid the 5DW :
DietSkeptics argue that keeping one's libido lifted through diet is a self-fulfilling prophecy; in other words, if you think almonds or chocolate will lift your libido, odds are good they will. But scientific evidence -- not psychosomatic hogwash -- suggests that certain foods do, indeed, lift one's libido.
For example, a study from Southwestern University found that coffee beans lift the libido of females. For men, the love-lifting libation is tea, specifically Damiana tea. Alternative health expert Dr. Sarah Brewer says the ingredient responsible for increasing male libido in this tea is called gonzalitosin.
This ingredient sends a tingling sensation to the penis.As a man, all I can say is, "Say no more!"Supplements Supplementing with vitamins and minerals are, hopefully, a normal part of your daily regimen, but specific supplements provide a great boost to your sex drive.
Take St. John's Wort as an example. St. John's Wort has a multitude of benefits -- from improving one's mood to improving one's mind -- and those benefits can be found in the bedroom. Because of its mood-improving properties, studies have shown that 60 percent of people formerly uninterested in sex regained their interest after taking St. John's Wort.
Care for two more? Try ginseng and gingko biloba on for size (and no, I don't mean that kind of size). Ginseng is one of the earliest herbs to be widely marketed in the United States, and it's taken by millions of people regularly for the natural boost of energy it provides.
So for people whose energy levels leave them pooped time comes for whoopee, ginseng is just the thing.As for gingko biloba, this oddly-named herb stimulates blood flow throughout the body and brain (which explains why it's taken by those who have a hard time remembering things).
As blood flow improves its flow throughout the body, it serves as the perfect elixir for those who have a hard time getting a, shall we say, "hard on." Research published in the Journal of Sex Education and Therapy found that men who took gingko biloba regularly were able to maintain erections after six months (granted, gingko biloba is not an overnight healer, but the improvement took place, and it took place without the negative side effects that always accompany male impotency drugs)
.A low libido may feel like something that's out of your hands; something that will come back on its own in its own due course. That may be the case, but more often than not, it can be through our every-day actions and lifestyle.
For more information on the "Why?" and "How?" of libido, you may want to check out a great new website I've discovered. At http://tinyurl.com/dcn4zd you'll discover some of the hidden reasons why your libido has been slumping for so long, but more importantly, how to get it on the upswing quickly, painlessly, and naturally.
I hope you'll take this opportunity and visit http://tinyurl.com/dcn4zd today. By the time your next weekend getaway comes around, you'll thank me (and your partner will thank you).
I recommend you visit their website immediately, where you'll get a crash course on how this issue has affected me personally; more information on the links between what's 'down there' and hypertension; and most important of all, how you can improve the health of your body and your relationship...all naturally. http://tinyurl.com/dcn4zd Source:thirdage.com/sex/23-ways-to-lift-your-libido
Tell me if you can relate to the following experience:A long week of work has finally reached its end. Sure, the week was difficult, but the main reason for its lengthiness was due to anticipation -- anticipation of what the weekend held in store.
All weekends are great. But this weekend was billed to be WAY above average. Why? Because you were spending it with your significant other, away from it all, in one of the finest of hotels your city has to offer. And if a little bit of luck was on your side, it would turn out to be one of the more memorable "experiences" of a lifetime -- ahem, if you know what I mean (and I think you do).
Turns out, things didn't go as planned. The hotel was great, and the decor was to die for, but The Five Dreaded Words were spoken, the ones that always put the kibosh on a romantic night of lovemaking: "I'm not in the mood."
Each one of us have either felt or heard these words spoken before, and whether you're the giver or the receiver, it's never pleasant. Sex is a HUGE part of a relationship, and when opportunities for lovemaking go by the wayside, it frequently diminishes forthcoming opportunities -- whether it's due to fear of the same thing happening again, or the lowering of expectations.
The key, of course, is to have that "motivation" within you at all times so those Five Dreaded Words are never spoken. Here's a small helping of ways in which to keep your libido lifted so you can avoid the 5DW :
DietSkeptics argue that keeping one's libido lifted through diet is a self-fulfilling prophecy; in other words, if you think almonds or chocolate will lift your libido, odds are good they will. But scientific evidence -- not psychosomatic hogwash -- suggests that certain foods do, indeed, lift one's libido.
For example, a study from Southwestern University found that coffee beans lift the libido of females. For men, the love-lifting libation is tea, specifically Damiana tea. Alternative health expert Dr. Sarah Brewer says the ingredient responsible for increasing male libido in this tea is called gonzalitosin.
This ingredient sends a tingling sensation to the penis.As a man, all I can say is, "Say no more!"Supplements Supplementing with vitamins and minerals are, hopefully, a normal part of your daily regimen, but specific supplements provide a great boost to your sex drive.
Take St. John's Wort as an example. St. John's Wort has a multitude of benefits -- from improving one's mood to improving one's mind -- and those benefits can be found in the bedroom. Because of its mood-improving properties, studies have shown that 60 percent of people formerly uninterested in sex regained their interest after taking St. John's Wort.
Care for two more? Try ginseng and gingko biloba on for size (and no, I don't mean that kind of size). Ginseng is one of the earliest herbs to be widely marketed in the United States, and it's taken by millions of people regularly for the natural boost of energy it provides.
So for people whose energy levels leave them pooped time comes for whoopee, ginseng is just the thing.As for gingko biloba, this oddly-named herb stimulates blood flow throughout the body and brain (which explains why it's taken by those who have a hard time remembering things).
As blood flow improves its flow throughout the body, it serves as the perfect elixir for those who have a hard time getting a, shall we say, "hard on." Research published in the Journal of Sex Education and Therapy found that men who took gingko biloba regularly were able to maintain erections after six months (granted, gingko biloba is not an overnight healer, but the improvement took place, and it took place without the negative side effects that always accompany male impotency drugs)
.A low libido may feel like something that's out of your hands; something that will come back on its own in its own due course. That may be the case, but more often than not, it can be through our every-day actions and lifestyle.
For more information on the "Why?" and "How?" of libido, you may want to check out a great new website I've discovered. At http://tinyurl.com/dcn4zd you'll discover some of the hidden reasons why your libido has been slumping for so long, but more importantly, how to get it on the upswing quickly, painlessly, and naturally.
I hope you'll take this opportunity and visit http://tinyurl.com/dcn4zd today. By the time your next weekend getaway comes around, you'll thank me (and your partner will thank you).
I recommend you visit their website immediately, where you'll get a crash course on how this issue has affected me personally; more information on the links between what's 'down there' and hypertension; and most important of all, how you can improve the health of your body and your relationship...all naturally. http://tinyurl.com/dcn4zd Source:thirdage.com/sex/23-ways-to-lift-your-libido
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