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’ What’s the best way to lose weight and keep it off after overindulging over the holidays?Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
The holidays are notorious for making us all overindulge on the delicious foods that surround us. But instead of boasting in self-regret at the beginning of the New Year, why not lose that extra weight? Here are some great tips that can help you get that extra holiday weight off.
Motivate Yourself
The first step to accomplishing any goal is self-motivation. Chances are that you will make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight. While that’s a good goal, those resolutions have become more of a tradition than actual motivation. So write down your goal and post it somewhere that you will see it every day. Having a goal staring back at you every day is one of the best methods of motivation.
Exercise
The best way to lose weight after overindulging after the holidays is to increase your cardiovascular exercise – treadmill, running, cycling, stair climber, etc. and reducing your caloric intake in the weeks after the holidays. Going crazy for a few days will not make a huge difference in your permanent weight, but it certainly can add a few unwanted pounds. However, you must remember that it only took a few days (or a couple weeks perhaps) to gain that weight. This means that it won’t take you 6 months to work it off. As long as you are consistent with your workouts, particularly cardio, and you are back on track with eating sensibly, you should lose that holiday cheer within a few weeks.
Tags: Cardiovascular, exercise, food, holiday, lose weight, Motivate yourself, overindulge, workoutsFriday, December 2nd, 2011
The best time to exercise is ultimately the best time that works with the rest of your schedule. If you are a morning person, then working out in the morning is best. The reason I give this answer is because, more than any other factor, consistency is key. So your exercise routine must be able to fit in with the rest of your life for the long haul, so you will stick with it month in, month out, year in, year out. From a biological standpoint, a very popular and proven beneficial time to work out is first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach. This is because you have gone for approximately 10 hours without eating and the body is low on glycogen stores. For this reason, it is forced into fat burning mode quicker than if you were to workout at the end of the day or shortly after a big meal. If you can do this without it being too uncomfortable and getting too dizzy from low blood sugar, you can give it a try. Otherwise just stick to what works best with your schedule and make sure you stick to it!
Exercising in Winter Conditions
Friday, October 1st, 2010
Walking in the gently, falling snow, running in the cold rain, cross country or downhill skiing, ice skating on a frozen pond; there is something special about exercising in the winter that is exhilarating! Exercising anytime is great, but special care needs to be taken during the cold weather to avoid health hazards. We all know about layering our clothing when engaging in outdoor winter activities. We should use a base layer, a mid layer and an outer layer. Each layer has a purpose. The layer closest to your skin, the base layer should provide warmth and insulation. You don’t want it to absorb and hold perspiration, such as cotton would do. You actually want to “wick” the moisture away from your body. Best choices for base layering are silk, polyester and wool. The mid layer’s purpose should be to insulate and to wick moisture from the base layer to the outer layer. Polyester, fleece, wool and down are best choices for mid layering. The outer layer’s purpose is two-fold; block the wind and release the wicked moisture. Water repellent materials are best for the outer layer. Depending on the weather conditions, just add or remove the layers as needed. Once you have your layers planned, be sure to include a wind blocking hat that will keep your head dry and warm, a face mask or scarf, moisture-proof gloves and insulated, water proof boots and socks. All of these precautions are necessary to avoid frostbite and hypothermia which can be severe and life-threatening. The first sign of a health problem when exercising in the winter cold will be shivering. If you can’t get warm, get out of the cold. Adequate hydration is also important. Water is the best choice, as caffeinated products tend to dehydrate. Leave the alcoholic drink for later while sitting around the blazing fire after the outside exercise. Alcohol not only impairs your judgment but because it dilates the blood vessels it increases the chance for hypothermia. Teaming up with a buddy is always a good idea in case of an emergency and be sure to bring your cell phone. When planning for your winter exercise program, use your best judgment, make the best choices and savor the beauty of the winter season.
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