March 23, 2008
1. Get real and be specific. Write down three or four realistic goals that you can stick to. For example, “I will try to lose one pound of body fat every week. I will walk for 30 minutes minimum five days a week.” Avoid fantasy-land goals that will only frustrate you.
2. Get prepared. Throw away all the junk, the processed, and the “bingeable” foods now and replace them with fresh, whole foods like lots of water and veggies. Buy a new pair of walking shoes and find some clothes in your closet you feel comfortable to walk in. During a lifestyle change, if you fail to plan, then you plan to fail!
3. Get support. Whether it’s your best friend, spouse, or pet, it helps to have some nonjudgmental and nurturing support when trying to lose weight, especially during trying times.
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Have you ever watched The Biggest Loser? Well, here’s the truth. It’s not healthy to lose 15 pounds in one week!!!!! Lots of that is not fat (plus it’s very easy to gain all that back.. and more). These people workout 6 hours a day. That’s a lot of sweat.
A good weight loss goal is 1 to 2 pounds a week. 3,500 calories equals a pound, so in order to lose one pound a week you need your calories burned and food not consumed to equal 500 calories a day. For example, you can exercise to burn off 250 calories and skip your usual dessert (250 calories) and you’re on your way to a smaller you.
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March 16, 2008
Ever wondered how far you are walking every night? Now you don’t have to guess!!!
Map Your Runs!
Online Pedometer!
Plot your running routes over mountains (view elevation), through the woods (topo maps), and speeding through the city (street level views) with just a few mouse clicks. Once your running map is complete you can quickly view it in 3D, satellite maps, or share it with friends.
Training
Workout Log
Track your running history and progress using the new My Training feature. Easily integrate your running routes in your training calendar and view key stats like calories, total mileage, speed, power, and more!
MapMyRun.com
February 28, 2008
“People who exercise regularly give many reasons for why they do what they do regardless of life
’s demands. They say exercise can improve their health, mood, strength and stamina…”
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February 16, 2008
Spring is right around the corner and retailers have already begun stocking their floors with warm-weather goods — including swimsuits. Besides looking great on the beach, commonsense tells us that one of the best things you can do for your overall health is to drop a few pounds. Or maybe more than a few pounds.
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December 27, 2007
Exercise is the best way to create the calorie deficit necessary to lose weight. You can do it by reducing your calorie intake, but you run the risk of switching your metabolism into starvation mode. Calorie reduction alone can actually cause you to lose muscle and cause your body fat percentage to increase.
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