Showing posts with label Fitness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fitness. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

3 Reasons Why You're Not Losing Weight

Weight loss is not that difficult. You eat healthy, whole foods, you do cardio and lift weights, and you get enough sleep. But sometimes, there can be factors that can affect the weight loss process.

3. You Think You're Eating Healthy, but You're Not 

This is a big one for most people. A lot of people will have frozen dinners and on the label it claims to be healthy, but it really isn't. Or, they'll have diet sodas or reduced fat foods of what they used to eat and think that there eating well, but in reality they aren't. Try to stick with foods with 1 ingredient, like an apple, a chicken breast, or broccoli. At first, this may be tough for some people, and if it is for you, just be smart. Don't  think that diet soda is good for you, because it isn't. Eat and drink smart and you should be fine!

2. You Don't Workout Enough
  
A lot of people just simply are not in the gym enough. Walking 20 min a day 4 days a week is definitely good, but if you want to lose weight any time soon, crank it up. Instead, it would be much better biking 45 minutes a day 3 days a week, running for at least 20 min without stopping 2 times a week, and then walking the final two days. Plus keep in mind, you have to lift weights! The more muscles you have on your body, the higher your metabolism is which will help you burn more calories.

1. You Eat to Much

If you're not losing weight, chances are you're eating to much. Calories do matter! So don't snack at 12 a.m. in the morning on chips or ice cream anymore. Even if you aren't doing that, you could very well still be eating to much. I suggest breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner, then your done! Sometimes at night you can be hungry. If you are some good choices are crackers and cheese, cottage cheese and pineapple, fruit, or yogurt.

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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

21 Health and Fitness Tips Everyone Should Follow

Without a doubt, people around the world need to start living healthier. Most people either eat to much and don't exercise enough or eat to little and exercise to much. So without further or do, lets get into some ways to be healthier!

1. Make sure your proportions are right.
2. Always eat breakfast, no matter what.
3. Drink 8-12 glasses of water, every single day.
4. Every day eat fruit and vegetables, as well as nuts.
5. Eliminate fast food and soda from your diet.
6. Do cardio at least 4 days a week and at least 20 minutes each time.
7. Do strength training at least 3 days a week, even if its only with low weights and only 20 minutes long.
8. Drink at least one cup of green tea a day. It helps your metabolism.
9. Limit how much alcohol you consume.
10. Get at least 8 hours of sleep every night.
11. Walk! Just as simple as that.
12. Smoking and drugs are bad, so just don't do them.
13. Answer phone calls from your left ear, so you don't lose hearing in your right.
14. Limit your salt and stay away from the sweets.
15. Stay active: Go swimming, biking, rollerblading, hiking, and skiing.
16. Make sure you stretch daily
17. If you don't like going to the gym, go with a friend! Makes it more enjoyable.
18. Change your workout routine every 6-8 weeks so your don't get bored or hit a plateau. 
19. Try not to eat an hour before going to bed, and if you need to keep it light.
20. Brush your teeth 2-3 times a day for no cavities and floss at least 2-3 times a week.
21. Last but not least, eliminate stress! This will drastically decrease your chances of stroke or diseases.

Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live in!

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