Oct 29 2008
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Weight Watchers Points Meals
I’m not a big fan of Weight Watchers because I feel that most people give up after a few months and often end up being overweight than before. However there are those who swear by it and feel there is no other means of losing weight. They have this point system which I feel people can end up obsessing about a bit too much rather than just eating healthily, however the above link will point you in the direction of some good recipes based on the point system.
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how to become a yoga teacher
My friend sent me this link the other day because she is thinking of becoming a yoga teacher. I think that’s great and have even toyed with the idea myself. Yoga is one of my most enjoyable forms of exercise and feel that it can benefit many people of all ages and abilities.
Sep 02 2008
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Hill Walking For Weight Loss
A friend of mine has just come back from doing a lot of walking for two weeks. It wasn’t quite hill walking but there was a lot of undulating ground shall we say. Anyhow, after 2 weeks he had lots 5lbs and that’s despite drinking alcohol everyday plus eating bread and pasta. It just goes to show how important exercise is when you are trying to slim down and get healthy. People obsess a bit too much about calories and yet they hardly do any physical activity whatsoever.
Aug 26 2008
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What Part of Your Body Do You Want To Change?
I find it funny how people can really hate parts of their bodies and obsess about it. Some people want a flat stomach, others want a big bum so get butt implants. Then there are the flabby bits around the arms. Maybe it’s not a good idea to think too much about one part of the body and instead think more about the whole body and how healthy it is. However I do feel bad for people who find it difficult to find clothes that fit proberly because they’re “out of proportion” copared to the average person.
It’s also bizare how most people want to lose weight and will go to all sort of lengths including weight loss surgery but then people get butt implants. I will never fully understand what is going on in people’s minds.
Jul 29 2008
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Free Weights Are Still King
If your excuse for not exercising is because you can’t afford to buy expensive home gym equipment, then really you should know that some people beleive that free weights are still the best anyway. Also, these are pretty cheap in comparison so start exercising NOW!
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Vary Your Exercising
Do you vary your workout? Us humans tend to get stuck in a bit of a rut when it comes to life in general. The same thing can happen with exercising. You find a particular work out regime that you like and you don’t change it for months. The problem is that your body gets used to it and your progress and really slow down. Instead you should look to rotate your regime every other month so that you can prevent this from happening. You should also find it more interesting doing it this way too. Try having a look at some new books or DVDs on exercising or you could even have a look to see what exercise classes are available.
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Muscle Weighs More Than Fat
Don’t forget that muscle weighs more than fat so if you are trying to lose weight you should note that you might not lose as much as you expect. The best way to gauge your progress is to look at your waist measurements or even look to see about choosing a method of measuring you body fat such as using callipers or special weighing scales. A lot of people stress out when they see the pounds not dropping off when they step onto the scales.
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Nutrition and Exercise
Nutrition whilst exercising should also not be ignored. There’s no point in doing loads of exercising if you are not giving your body the nutrients it needs to repair itself. When you work out your muscles, they are broken down and then rebuild stronger. In order to do this they need protein which consist of amino acids. So if you are doing a lot of exercise taking a protein drink before and after is a really good idea. There are lots of protein powders that can be bought including whey, egg, pea, hemp and brown rice. So even if you are vegan you should be able to find a protein powder that will help you build muscle. My friend actually put together this blog on buying nutrition supplements which has details of what they all do and where you can buy them from ebay.
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