Diets and weight loss - Health and fitness

Monday, November 4, 2013

Boost Your Relationship And Weight Loss

I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but your relationship can have a significant impact on your physical health. Ideally, your partner would be exercising regularly, eating healthily and encouraging you to make positive lifestyle changes. But what if that were not the case?


Well, that shouldn't be an excuse to gain unwanted weight or eat poorly. It all boils down to this: You need to take charge, with your partner as a supporting force. Regardless of whether the relationship has taken its toll on your physical health or vice versa, you will start to make notable improvements in both areas once you both embark on a fitness routine.


Studies have proven that exercise promotes the release of hormones called endorphins, which help improve your mood, calm your mind and act as a powerful antidepressant. Emotionally, this can help you have better interactions with the people in your life, and thus better relationships. If you've experienced that post-exercise 'high' after great workout, you'll know what I mean.


Struggling to get him involved? Start small instead of rushing headfirst into an exercise program. I ofter hear of complaints such as "contrasting schedules", "work commitments" or "different fitness goals", making exercising together impossible. Well, if you have time to dine or watch TV together, you should able to find the time to exercise together.


If you're into fitness and healthy eating, it can be difficult to come to terms with the fact that your partner isn't. What's just as difficult: Trying to change someone who isn't ready for it. Instead of the usual candlelit dinner, why not sign up for a dance class together? What about cooking lessons or an outdoor adventure, such as hiking, biking or white-water rafting? These activities will benefit your body and help you bond: plus, they sure beat the same old movie night loaded with extra calories from popcorn and soft drinks.


Feed off each other's energy and motivation, and keep one another accountable for every step the both of you take. Even better, do something different, like experiment with fun activities that the both of you would enjoy. The benefits: You'll both not only look and feel healthier; you'll also gain more confidence personally, socially and professionally.


If you're single, why not get a workout buddy? Support from a partner will leave you more likely to succeed!

Friday, November 1, 2013

Great Weight Loss Advice



3 Fast Weight Loss Tips For Beginners

Are you interested in losing weight fast? How much do you want to lose in a month? 9lbs? 20lbs? or even more? I've outlined a few fast weight loss tips that you can to start losing weight today.


Reduced Food Intake


Most people start reducing what they eat once they embark on their journey to lose weight. One important thing you should keep in mind when reducing your food intake is to try to reduce them bit by bit. This is to avoid your body from having the wrong message; that you are starving. If you cut down your food intake significantly, you'll gain all the weight lost, and additional weight once you are back to the normal eating style. So, go slow and steady.


Reduce Sweets and Junk Foods


Another great fast weight loss tips is to reduce the amount of sugar intake and junk food from your eating style. Eventually, you should eliminate junk food as they bring no nutrition to your body. They only satisfy your mouth. By reducing your sugar intake, there will be a significant decrease in your daily calorie consumption and this will lead to weight loss.


Exercise Regularly


Changing your eating style alone will not help you to lose weight fast enough. You need to exercise. For some individuals, the results from exercise will not be seen by the first or second week. It takes some time to show results and improvement. The key thing here is persistence. Keep yourself motivated through and through, and you will eventually see the results. If you are not physically active over the past few years, start slow and gradually increase your intensity.


Having a good eating style and exercising regularly will lead you to fast weight loss. If you are only doing one of the two, you will still see the results, but in a much longer time.


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