Frequent dieting increases the risk of obesity and weight gain- according to a study from the University of Helsinki in Finland. Researchers examined the effects of dieting on the risk of obesity and weight gain over a 25 year period. The more often a person dieted, the greater the risk of obesity and weight gain. The effects were independent of genetics. Dieting promotes weight gain because it encourages preoccupation with food, suppresses the metabolic rate, and places an overemphasis on weight gain rather than weight maintenance. Genetic factors are important in the risk of obesity, but frequent dieting makes you FAT!
( International Journal of Obesity- 2012)
This is why it is so important to incorporate a "clean" eating and exercise plan into your every day life!
That is the only thing that works!
Consistency is key!
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
CAN YOU BE FAT & HEALTHY?
NO.
MOST PEOPLE WHO ARE FAT ARE LESS HEALTHY THAN THEY SHOULD BE.
OBESITY is one of the most urgent public-health threats today! Being overweight raises your risk for virtually every major illness: heart disease, type 2 diabetes, chronic arthritis and most cancers. When researchers at the American Cancer Society followed one million people for 16 years, they found the higher their body mass index, or BMI, the higher their risk of breast, uterine, stomach, and liver cancers. Experts are still debating whether obesity takes years off your life; it most certainly takes life out of your years! Obesity makes every day things - walking up stairs, shopping, running after your children, mowing the grass, and just getting around on a daily basis- much more difficult!
The point is, if you want to be vital and active NOW and in your FUTURE- you will be far better off in every area of your life - if you MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT!
HAVE YOU WORKED OUT TODAY?
MOST PEOPLE WHO ARE FAT ARE LESS HEALTHY THAN THEY SHOULD BE.
OBESITY is one of the most urgent public-health threats today! Being overweight raises your risk for virtually every major illness: heart disease, type 2 diabetes, chronic arthritis and most cancers. When researchers at the American Cancer Society followed one million people for 16 years, they found the higher their body mass index, or BMI, the higher their risk of breast, uterine, stomach, and liver cancers. Experts are still debating whether obesity takes years off your life; it most certainly takes life out of your years! Obesity makes every day things - walking up stairs, shopping, running after your children, mowing the grass, and just getting around on a daily basis- much more difficult!
The point is, if you want to be vital and active NOW and in your FUTURE- you will be far better off in every area of your life - if you MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT!
HAVE YOU WORKED OUT TODAY?
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Workout for 4-5-2012 -" Body Blast "
* WALKING LUNGES - 200 REPS
* WALL BALL SHOTS- 20 REPS
* LYING LEG CURL- 12-16 REPS
* BENCH HOP OVERS - 20 REPS
* RENEGADE ROWS - 20 REPS
* SHOULDER PRESS SQUAT THRUSTS- 12 REPS
* BOX JUMP PULL-UPS - 20 REPS
* JUMP ROPES - 100 REPS
* LATERAL DELTOIDS RAISES - 12-16 REPS
* DECLINE ABS - 20 REPS
Would you like to join us? Tonight @ 5:30pm
* WALL BALL SHOTS- 20 REPS
* LYING LEG CURL- 12-16 REPS
* BENCH HOP OVERS - 20 REPS
* RENEGADE ROWS - 20 REPS
* SHOULDER PRESS SQUAT THRUSTS- 12 REPS
* BOX JUMP PULL-UPS - 20 REPS
* JUMP ROPES - 100 REPS
* LATERAL DELTOIDS RAISES - 12-16 REPS
* DECLINE ABS - 20 REPS
Would you like to join us? Tonight @ 5:30pm
Monday, April 2, 2012
Self Esteem Through Exercise
Building Self- Esteem :
The quest for increased self-esteem is an ongoing journey and one that can be a painful struggle for many people. Many of us are continually trying to make sense of our lives by searching for our unique place in the world. The more we work towards finding out who we are, the better we feel about ourselves, and the more we are able to grow and share with others.
What is Self - Esteem ?
The way in which we see ourselves, our perception of how we look, and feel as well as who we believe we are, forms our self-image. Our reactions to these real or perceived images make up our self-esteem.
Self-esteem is all about how much value we place upon ourselves, our lives, our skills, and our ability to function, cope, love, and be loved. It is about how much respect we have for ourselves and others. The process of gaining and maintaining self-esteem is continuous and can fluctuate day to day.
Self-Esteem through exercise:
There are many ways to enhance self-esteem through physical activity. The key is to understand that FITNESS and WELLNESS are lifelong processes, they represent continuums not endpoints.
The healthiest environment and mind-set encourages your individual fitness improvement rather than comparing yourself to others. Focusing and working on your PERSONAL improvement rather than comparing yourself to others will go a long way toward strengthening your self-esteem.
Choose activities that make you feel strong, successful, and encouraged!
Such as : Running or strength training. Activities that you can see yourself improve at ( becoming faster or stronger).
Educate yourself about the role exercise plays in your own wellness : physically, mentally, and emotionally. Know that the benefits of exercise go beyond weight loss.
* decreases depression
* increases feelings of empowerment, strength, and well-being
* improves sleep
* decreases feelings of anger
* increases endorphins
It is important to remember that we do have the ability to change ourselves, to redefine who we are - no matter what major trauma we have been through. When we acknowledge that we can take concrete steps to feel better about ourselves, we not only begin to increase our own self-esteem, but we also help to raise the self-esteem of those around us by giving them hope.
The quest for increased self-esteem is an ongoing journey and one that can be a painful struggle for many people. Many of us are continually trying to make sense of our lives by searching for our unique place in the world. The more we work towards finding out who we are, the better we feel about ourselves, and the more we are able to grow and share with others.
What is Self - Esteem ?
The way in which we see ourselves, our perception of how we look, and feel as well as who we believe we are, forms our self-image. Our reactions to these real or perceived images make up our self-esteem.
Self-esteem is all about how much value we place upon ourselves, our lives, our skills, and our ability to function, cope, love, and be loved. It is about how much respect we have for ourselves and others. The process of gaining and maintaining self-esteem is continuous and can fluctuate day to day.
Self-Esteem through exercise:
There are many ways to enhance self-esteem through physical activity. The key is to understand that FITNESS and WELLNESS are lifelong processes, they represent continuums not endpoints.
The healthiest environment and mind-set encourages your individual fitness improvement rather than comparing yourself to others. Focusing and working on your PERSONAL improvement rather than comparing yourself to others will go a long way toward strengthening your self-esteem.
Choose activities that make you feel strong, successful, and encouraged!
Such as : Running or strength training. Activities that you can see yourself improve at ( becoming faster or stronger).
Educate yourself about the role exercise plays in your own wellness : physically, mentally, and emotionally. Know that the benefits of exercise go beyond weight loss.
* decreases depression
* increases feelings of empowerment, strength, and well-being
* improves sleep
* decreases feelings of anger
* increases endorphins
It is important to remember that we do have the ability to change ourselves, to redefine who we are - no matter what major trauma we have been through. When we acknowledge that we can take concrete steps to feel better about ourselves, we not only begin to increase our own self-esteem, but we also help to raise the self-esteem of those around us by giving them hope.
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