Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Secrets of the naturally thin (MSN.com)

http://health.msn.com/weight-loss/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=100218116&imageindex=1&q=They+don't+diet

Out of all the secrets, the only one I don't agree with is: "They keep track of their weight"
I have stated before, don't weigh yourself, it will only discourage you, especially if you are female. Around our periods we gain water weight and this could be as much as five pounds. Also, what if you're lifting heavy weights? Muscle weighs more than fat, therefore the scale is misleading information.

As far as all the other secrets, I believe they are a learned lifestyle and an overall healthy regimen.

Monday, April 5, 2010

How Much Exercise?

I have read many articles on how many times a week we should exercise. Most say at least three times a week for 30 minutes at a time. I believe our chemical make-up and muscle structure varies from person to person. I can't say that the three times a week routine is good or bad. What I do suggest is to start with the three days a week and work your way up slowly. Don't weigh yourself but instead determine on how tight your muscles feel each week. Do your muscles feel like they are growing or do they pretty much feel the same? If they feel the same you need to add a more intense workout. Remember, you constantly need to trick your body otherwise you will become stale to the same old routine. The key is to listen to your body and always challenge yourself and you will always see improvements.

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Stress and Exercise

Most of us have daily stress (for me usually from work). Sometimes it makes me want to put a picture of that person's face on the punching bag and just go at it! I never tried this but I do think it is good to go home at the end of a stressful day and do an intense workout. As I mentioned in a previous blog that us humans were not meant to sit on our ass 8 hours a day; this is stressful within itself. Unfortunately some of us HAVE to do stationary jobs to pay the bills. As I mentioned earlier that my goal is to be a personal trainer/educator and help my community sweat out the bad and breathe in the good.