I know there are many people who already know how to fit physical activity into each day. They love being active, whether it be in sports, going to the gym on a regular basis, or just taking a regular morning walk. Unfortunately, most people who are overweight do not fall into that category. If they did, they would probably not need to lose weight…they already worked it off!

But knowing how to fit physical activity into each day easily, without feeling stressed out before you even start, will help in your weight loss efforts, and you will feel better about yourself too.

The great news is that you don't need to do nothing because you can't stand the thought of a strenuous exercise program. You only need about 2 1/2  hours of moderate activity PER WEEK! Now that doesn't sound so difficult, does it? Just 10 minute spurts throughout your day of activity strenuous enough to get your heart rate going faster will do the trick.

You know about all these ideas already, but here is just a little reminder. Try a few of these quick and easy physical activities each day, which you can fit into your schedule either at home or at work, and you'll start to see an improvement in your weight loss and in your general well-being. 

• Do your housework with some zippy music playing so you move at a faster pace
• Pull weeds, mow the lawn, or clean the pool
• Take a brisk walk or a run in the park with your dog
• Look for the parking space that is farthest from the door of the supermarket and actually walk all the way to the door and back
• Use the stairs instead of the elevator whenever possible
• Take a walk on your break at work instead of eating a snack
• Invite co-workers to join in a group lunchtime walk, even if it's just up and down the stairs of your building
• Play with your kids – something that involves running and jumping outside
• Take a bicycle ride

There are many more ideas…the main thing is just to get your body moving. Have fun!

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The title here, that our technology is a weight loss challenge, probably does not take any of you by surprise. If you are overweight or obese, you have faced difficulties yourself in your attempts to lose weight because you have less than a healthy lifestyle.

I'm sure everyone of you has at least one grandparent, or maybe an older relative…or maybe it's you…who loves to go on about how you have it so easy – not like when they were a kid. You know the story…they had to walk 10 miles through hip-deep snow to get to school every day, uphill both ways. And they had to carry 75 pounds of books. Read the rest of this entry »

Simple Truth: The number of calories you consume on a daily basis determines whether you gain weight or whether you lose weight.  Whoa…that is simple…yet, this is one of the most important and least understood aspects of any lose weight program. 

Studies have shown that overweight people believe they are eating no more food than other people they associate with who are considerably slimmer than they are. Read the rest of this entry »

Every year, right before summer many of us get recommitted to our fitness goals by eating better or dusting off our exercise videos.   It may surprise you to know that, you control your weight by the choices you make. By choosing to live a healthy life, you are one step closer to your dreams. Each day you have multiple opportunities to have those sleek and toned abs by simply taking those actions needed that lead to your goal. Stop thinking about walking and go out and do it, even if it’s just around the block.  Adding a few small, healthy habits to your life can really make a difference. Read the rest of this entry »

For many of us, getting a flat stomach can be so difficult that we just give up. That's because we're doing the wrong exercises and eating the wrong things to try and get a flat stomach.

So if we've been going about it all wrong, what's the right way to get a flat stomach?

Believe it or not crunches or sit-ups are not the best way to get a flat stomach. Cardio is the key to a flat stomach. Cardio exercises burn way more calories then simple stomach exercises such as crunches or leg lifts. Cardio exercises will burn fat from your entire body instead of just one area of your body. Because of this fat loss, your stomach and its muscles will start to show. Read the rest of this entry »

More and more people are becoming aware of the real danger obesity poses and have begun to take much better care of themselves.

A hot topic on this subject is that of Cholesterol and Triglycerides .

The common misperception is that all cholesterol is bad, but in fact there is both good and bad cholesterol that play different roles in your body. Read the rest of this entry »

It's possible you'll take a look down at your entire body and are thinking to your self“I want a six pack” when you look at the excess fat around your belly. The muscle groupings that need firming will be the abdominals or more popularly referred to as simply “abs”. Training the abs will firm up and build the muscles. Guys who are truly keen to have a excellent physique will workout their abdominals until they get a rigid 6 pack. Read the rest of this entry »

These are two 'headline' Superfoods that have emerged out of Southern America in lately. Acai berries have been quite a sensation, in all senses of the word, with a huge number of dietary supplements now claiming to tap into the health benefits of the berry. But the Maqui berry has made quite an impact itself in recent times– and recent research  strongly suggests health benefits that look like more than holding their own against the Acai berry.

So the question to ask is– which is better? Read the rest of this entry »

This just goes back to the old saying “Men Are From Mars Women Are From Venus” and if we are from these two different planets should men and women be working out differently?

If you walked into a gym what do you see? Chances are you will see most of the women up on the treadmills walking or running like a hamster on a wheel and most of the guys acting like they are big and tough by grunting through split workout routines… I am sure you’ve heard them, “Today’s a chest and back day, Man!” Read the rest of this entry »

What??  How can that possibly be, you say?  Ok…so that isn't the literal truth, but my dear little dog did get me to thinking.  She may not have caused me to gain weight, but if I don't stop acting like a dog I will find it very difficult to lose weight.  So let me explain and you will see the connection. Read the rest of this entry »