America is getting more obese every year.
Even our children are becoming dangerously obese, even though
we are more self conscious over our appearance. So what's the
magic bullet to getting trim and fit. Well, I'll be honest, there
isn't any. First, we are all limited by our heredity. If your
father has a spare tire, you're probably going to be predisposed
to have one yourself if your a man. If you're a woman, you are
going to have fight off your mother's big hips. Today Americans
have more money than they ever have before. No matter what people
say about the economy, gradually over the years, Americans have
become richer, and they eat to prove it. Even poor families eat
more than middle class families of previous generations. Poor
families often find it even harder to lose weight because junk
food is cheaper, and they don't have enough money, or as much
time to be active, other than working.
If your job requires you to sit all day, you are in a world of
hurt as well. You are not going to burn very many calories sitting
all day. Plus boredom tends to create a desire to eat more.
So what am I suggesting? Here are some thoughts you might want
to consider. First of all, you really have to want to be in shape
if you are going to have a prayer of losing weight. It's not easy.
You've got to want it. Second, you have to make a decision in
your life to live healthier. Eat moderately all the time. Don't
starve yourself and set yourself up for failure later. Your metabolism
is just going to slow down anyway.
Most of the time people just eat too large of portions. Keep your
portions moderately sized, and eat more times a day. Stop eating
when you are full. There is no need to stuff yourself every meal.
And, contrary to what your mother may have taught you, you don't
have to eat everything that is on your plate. The smaller your
portions and the more times you eat the faster your metabolism
is going to be. Here is the biggest thing people don't want to
do. You have to exercise. Moderate exercise can bring you from
obese to a much healthier size. Find activities you like to do,
and do it. The more you enjoy it, the more you'll be able to stick
with it.
No excuses. There really is no reason not
to attempt to get into shape. I heard something from a preacher's
sermon that really makes sense. He basically said that some men
work half of their lives to make money, and then give away the
same money the other half of their lives to try and regain the
health they lost gaining the money in the first place. The idea
is don't put work in front of health. Health costs are getting
worse all the time. Unless your health insurance is great, you
can't make enough money to overcome the health costs you are going
to have if you don't take care of yourself now. If your excuse
is that you are too out of shape to do anything, or you just can't
cut back on your food because of depression, boredom, etc. Then
see your doctor and ask what you can do to start heading towards
physical fitness. You've got one life to live. So don't waste
it.
The biggest problem we face in America today is laziness. Pure
and simple. Did you know that working out helps you when you are
depressed or having problems with anxiety. The more you lay around,
the more discouraged you are going to get. It's a terrible cycle.
People say they are too tired from working. I can understand that,
but even 30 minutes a day can make a big difference. Work out
during the commercials while you watch television. If you've got
kids take them outside and play with them. Kids are doing nothing,
but watching TV and playing video games. If you play with your
kids your helping yourself and them at the same time.
It's a lot easier to keep it off than it is to lose it after you
gain it. So even if you think you are in great shape, don't stop
working out. It's a lot easier to keep up a steady routine than
to have to burn off extra fat. Your body tends to fight you when
your losing weight by giving you cravings for food. Just remember
your body is more important than your big screen. Don't just sit
back watching football all day. Go play some football. Live life
don't just be a spectator.
About the author:
webmaster of several site and weight lifter. check out these health
and fitness magazines for great exercise tips http://www.subscribe-to-magazines.us/health_fitness_magazine.htm
Circulated by Article
Emporium
|
Health, Wealth, Travel and Technology Magazine