Thursday, June 18, 2009

Health & fitness Just does not happen you make it happen

There are allot of myths concerning the magic pill for life long weight loss. If it were possible everyone would be in more trouble. We as species tends to find the most effective way to do the least amount of work. But as the old saying goes " the lazy man works the hardest" which translates you try to find the way out of the task at hand but only to end up doing the task after plus all the previous work in trying to avoid it.

Weight loss, fitness and healthy way of life. Is work but there are way to work smarter . Some people only do cardio. Some only do weight training and still other only do food control . When you combine them the right way. We are then able to create change.

  1. Find out your weight including your fat % and Body mass index
  2. Find out what your daily calorie requirement for regular day without a workout and then with a workout
  3. How much water are you drinking? Most likely not enough so drink more.
  4. What is your fiber intake? It is your long term energy .(WHOLE GRAINS, FRUITS VEGGIES ETC..)
  5. When do you eat and how often what quantities and what types of foods.
  6. What is your sodium ( salt) intake; do you put more salt on you food after it is served. Salt retains water increases blood pressure.
  7. How often do you eat sugar / sugary food. What types of sugars are you in taking? CARBS
  8. How often do you eat protein( MEAT, SOY PRODUCTS, DAIRY PRODUCTS).
  9. Do you eat lots of fatty product? What fats do you eat ? Are you get any omega fatty 3 and 6's .( fish oils , avocado etc..)
  10. How old are you ? As we age there are a few metabolic measure that change heart rate , fat % bone dense, blood pressure etc...
  11. Your Sex Male Female . Metabolic Stats differ plus calorie, Vitamin & nutrient requirements.
  12. Have been injured, had surgery, smoke , pregnancy, diabetic , hypertensive, thyroid issues if so these and many more can effect your progress and or prevent you from getting you to your goal.
  13. When was the last time you had a annual total physical exam. I you can not remember it sway too late.
  14. Are you on any medications( prescription or over the counter, cigarette, illegal drugs, alcohol) drug affect you metabolism heart rate, hormes, water retention, and many more bodily functions.
These are but s few things you must have done before you can start a weight loss and control fitness program.

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