Saturday, January 26, 2008

The Top Ten Things You Dont Want to hear about Weight Loss

10) No, you will not end up looking like the latest hot young model / singer / actress!

Let's stand: Your body is your body. This is the only one that comes. Can I still look great? Sure! But there are some things you can not change. You can not make your legs longer or your feet smaller. You can not grow five inches or elongate your torso. You got what you have, and work with him! Concentrate on creating a healthy and fit you instead of wishing you looked like someone else. You do not have to be perfect to be attractive. A strong, fit body, as well as the confidence that brings each person can make a very attractive!

9) It's better to be muscular and weigh more than that flabby and weigh less.

I am told that many times: I would much rather be 135 pounds and 120 pounds of muscle and flabby. I have both, and 135 pounds with a lower percent body fat was definitely better! I was smaller, stronger and had much more energy. So, do not you always looking for the magical number on the scale, but look at your overall body composition instead.

8) You can not get in a week.

Well, well, you can, but only if you're one week away from being in peak condition and you keep working out. Otherwise, forget about it! If you want to look good for that class reunion or because you'll be in a bikini soon, then moving way before that. Or better still, get moving for their health and not for "things" like reunions and bikinis.

7) It is necessary to put some effort into it.

Want to get fit? You'll need to work on it. You have to plan ga you have a timetable on him, and, most importantly, you need to do so. No buts. Sitting on the couch, telling yourself you should be doing something will not burn up a lot of calories. If nothing else, get out there and start walking. And while you are there walking think about a plan of action for a healthier you and get started on this today? not tomorrow!

6) You need to exercise.

Can you lose weight only diet alone? Of course you can! But, if you want to get fit, you need to exercise those muscles, including your heart. And that the heart does not get any exercise if you're sitting on the couch, eating broccoli. Lose weight you need to lose, and only you will end up with thin, but flabby, body. Get moving! Weight training is ideal, but if you're really not into weight training, find the activity you want to do that work all your major muscle groups.

5) You must eat properly.

Putting aside any low carb / low fat / high protein controversy, just the facts, if you want to fit the body, you must feed it. Proteins, fats and carbs are important, but vitamins and minerals are key elements that should be your body, too. Regardless of the food which consists of the following sure that you are getting enough vitamins and minerals. Add a variety of fresh vegetables and fruit to your diet. The next time you go Grocery shopping, linger around the produce section and not just pick some old favorites, but experiment a little by trying something new!

4) You can not lose weight overnight.

You did not get it overnight - or in two months - and you are not going to lose it overnight - or in two months. Think about getting fit as a train leaves the station: you start slow, gained speed and then off you go! Patience is the key here. Look for consistent trends. If you're really not losing fat and getting stronger after a few months, then you need to sit down and honestly analyze what you're doing. Keep journal will help you to know how you're really eating and exercising.

3) You can not spot reduce.

Genetics will decide where they will turn out fat. Doing 1000 crunches will not reduce belly fat. Neither will 1000 leg lifts remove the fat on your inner thighs. Your body does not need to burn the fat from the body part you are exercising. Your body will burn fat much as onions is peeled, a layer at a time, if you will. So, do not overdo the exercises for a certain part of the body and watch how your whole body in shape.

2) There are no quick fixes.

That's right, you heard me. There are no quick fixes. None. Put all those pills, potions, contraptions and miracle child in the trash where they belong. Learn the basics about how your body loses muscle and gains fat, so you will not get sucked into another scam again.

1) Fitness is a lifelong commitment!

So, you faithfully work and eat properly and that you reach your goals. What now? So, now you have to keep it for the rest of your life, that's what! You can not just work on your way to fit and then stop, because you'll end up just as you were before. Fitness is a lifelong commitment. And, you want to know a secret? It is not easy! And who says that it is easy to be trying to sell something. Make fitness a lifelong ambition and you will reap rewards for a long and healthy life, filled with energy, strength and overall feeling of well-being.

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