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When you begin your (healthy weight loss program) whatever you are doing you become more observant. You first pay attention to yourself. You pay attention to what you eat, your exercise program, the (natural nutritional supplements) you are using and especially the results you are or are not getting. Many people weigh themselves everyday in hopes of seeing the results of their hard work day by day. I want to caution against that even though it is natural. To constantly weigh yourself is not good. Quite often we anticipate daily weight loss and truly there will be fluctuation. If you want to weigh yourself do it once a week and at the same time of day. But the reason for this article is observation. Not observation of what I am doing, though that is important to stay on task. Observation as to what everyone else is doing.

I find myself observing the world around me and saying to myself, man they should be doing what I am doing. look at all the food on their plate. See all the salt they are adding to that meal. That’s too much creamy dressing on that salad and they do not have the right kind of vegetables on it to be healthy. These thoughts and more are only natural and they are a part of our judgmental nature. Everyone does not have that judgmental problem some people are empathetic. That is what I really see.

My Observations.

Sunday was a great day in our house. We officially became Empty Nester’s as the last of the prodigy graduated from high school. So my observant antenna went up as we were at the venue with about 4,000 friends, family, students and faculty to celebrate this great right of passage. Our baby was graduating! Sure the memories were flowing. The childhood triumphs and challenges. The health problems that God brought us through. The many band events, PTA meetings, teacher conferences, football, basketball, math club meetings and games. Sure they all passed through my mind. The thing that stuck though was how obese the crowd was. I say this with great empathy, not being critical or cynical but I began to worry about our society. I would look at someone and not care the that short dress was just too tight and she should not be in it. But, I worried that she was a heart attack waiting to happen. I looked at the crowd and saw cancer, diabetes, heart disease and so many medical problems because most people in the crowd did not live a healthy lifestyle.

I could tell there were very few people with a (healthy weight loss program) and in my heart I wanted to share what i was doing with so many people there. Unfortunately, the world does not care. People take their health for granted until there is a problem. Our society promotes a unhealthy lifestyle. There are overwhelming temptation and very little motivation to eat healthy and exercise. Yet we wonder why the health care system is failing. If we treated our cars the way we treat our bodies very few people would have cars to drive. Does anyone live healthy lifestyles. Are anybody taking (natural herbal nutritional supplements)? Does anyone have a (healthy weight loss program). Am I the only one trying to live healthy? Then I am motivated to stick to my (healthy weight loss program). I stay focused and I know why I am doing what I do.

So I can only say wake up world. We are killing ourselves. God gave us a special diet that would keep us in optimal health. Yet we choose to destroy our temples. Wake up get on a path to health and fitness. Develop your own (healthy weight loss program) and begin to live a healthy lifestyle we were meant to live.

I pray for you daily.

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Most people probably want to know which diet is the best, after they have decided, again, to cut some of their daily food intake. Eventhough we are all different, we all share the same goal: wanting a diet that can make us thinner in no time at all. We all want some kind of miracle pill or eating program that makes fat go away and never ever return. That’s actually the second part of the big dream: how to make the weight that was lost by dieting, stay lost through the years going forward.
The more diets that are published in magazines and on the Internet, the more people are confused about what dieting really means and about the right way of bringing your body back into shape. The ever increasing number of overweight and obese people has turned weight loss into a lucrative industry like never before and the market is still growing every year. It seems that nowadays all one needs is a fashionable idea and a flair for marketing in order to make a lot of money or garner a lot of attention by proposing some sort of weird diet, despite the lack of professional expertise in this field. That just goes to show you how many people think about dieting. What the number 1 New Year’s resolution that people make every year? Take a wild guess. Thats right: to lose weight!

So let’s start with one of the latest fads of the dieting world: the Atkins diet. Pretty much everybody’s heard of the Atkins diet, largely due to the flood of articles praising the extraordinary results, not to mention the loads of good mail from satisfied customers. The biggest thing in favor of this diet is that it lets you eat high fat dairy products, like cheese and butter. However, the Atkins diet has fallen from its lofty perch over suspicions of increasing the risk of heart diseases, not to mention the proved fact that a larger number of followers now complain of diarrhea, weakness, muscle cramps and rashes. The debate over the scientific fundamentals of this diet is still raging.

Next comes the Zone diet; another well-known eating plan. This diet is the brainchild of Barry Sears and it’s all about eating the right mix of foods in order to reach the proper hormonal balance. This state of balance, which is called the “Zone”, lets the body take in calories and use them throughout the day without putting anything aside as fat. Unfortunately, this diet does some serious discrimination among foods without any scientific basis. Starchy vegetables, whole grains and beans are banned, although these foods are not in conflict with the principles of a healthy diet. The American Heart Association says the Zone diet lacks essential nutrients while promoting high-protein foods.

The Jenny Craig diet is next on the list. One of the longest running diets, Jenny Craig started this business in the early 1980s and it’s still around. The basic idea of this diet is a trade off: you don’t have to choose recipes, do the shopping and the cooking, but you have to buy the Jenny Craig prepackaged food. And that runs to some $100 per week, plus the membership costs. Then you have to add the vegetables and fruits, which are not included in the prepackaged food. If you can afford it and if you can stick to it, the diet is pretty good. However, similar low-calorie foods can be bought at the grocery store and you don’t have to discuss this with a Jenny Craig expert that insists on your eating the prepackaged food because he gets a percentage of the sale price.

From sunny Florida comes the South Beach diet. This one has the right idea and the wrong approach combination down pat. Don’t get me wrong, a lot of people have managed to lose weight with this diet and it actually works. But the question is: can you really stick to it? Sticking to any diet is a pretty important part of your success, wouldn’t you agree? The first phase of this diet will eliminate most foods containing carbohydrates from your daily consumption. Fortunately, this phase lasts two weeks. Unfortunately, the second phase focuses on a half-hearted return of whole grains and fruits and lasts… as long as necessary. If reaching the desired weight takes you one year, then that’s exactly how long this phase is going to last. And if you don’t like the foods allowed by this diet then you’re out of luck. There are no alternatives.

And who can leave out the old veterans of dieting, Weight Watchers. This is actually one of the best diets around because it puts all the management tools in the hands of the user. If you are really committed to losing weight, you have all the information you need to do it. And a lot of people who are going through the same thing are going to be there to help you. If having company during difficult times helps your willpower, then you are probably going to lose all that extra weight. If, on the other hand, you don’t like the idea of being constantly under peer pressure, then this diet is not for you.

There are many more diets out there, of course. Too many to be able to cover in this short review but you can get an idea of what youre going to find. The greatest suggestion I can give you is to do your homework and research as much as you can about what diet offers what. You can start here at the Achieve Fitness website. See what people who tried it have to say. Then see what doctors and dietitians have to say about any diet your interested in. Between those singing praises and those trying to prove the diet wrong you can probably get to the truth yourself. The truth usually lies somewhere in the middle. Through it all, pay special attention to what the doctors have to say. Go see your own doctor. If they tell you a that certain diet will put your body at risk then think twice before trying it. Here’s to successful dieting.

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Often, a simple work out can make you feel much better in a small amount of time. You can squeeze in these exercises during your lunch break, or even right before a date. The best part is that these exercises aren’t too demanding, so there won’t be much perspiration involved. Keep in mind that these exercises are not meant for those looking for serious muscle growth. They are designed to maintain a healthy and good-looking physique within approximately one hour. Make sure that you have a healthy snack at least one hour before the workout, and a full meal afterwards.

Cardiovascular and Lower Body Your cardiovascular work out should consist of a half-hour daily walk. Simply lace up your quality walking shoes and go for a stroll around the block. Go out regardless of the weather; just make sure to dress adequately. An effective alternative to going outside is walking up and down a building staircase. This option is excellent for your heart, as well as maintaining leg muscles. To maintain a constant progression, try to increase your pace on a weekly basis. Set goals and gradually increase your distances. If possible, change up your cardiovascular sessions for an even more effective work out: use the staircase one day, and walk around the block on other days. You get the picture.

Upper Body

After your cardiovascular exercises, begin your upper body work out with a few exercises. Do these steps three times a week for best results.

Basic Push-ups

Basic pushups will work your chest area, triceps and rear deltoids. Aim for 3 sets of 10 to 15 repetitions (depending on your fitness level), and gradually increase the repetitions as the movement becomes easier. Once the movement becomes too easy, you can increase the workout by elevating your feet on a chair to increase resistance.

Lay face down on the floor with your legs extended behind you and your hands directly beneath your shoulders. Your fingertips should be pointed straight ahead, and make sure you keep your back flat and your head in natural alignment with your spine. Get into the starting position by extending your arms straight from your shoulders, which lifts your entire body off the floor. While keeping your body stable, go down until your nose almost touches the floor. Exhale as you push back to the starting position with your chest and triceps. Try not to lock your elbows in order to keep constant tension on your muscles.

Close-Grip Pushups

Close-grip pushups mostly work the tricep muscles, the inner chest and the trunk muscles. Once again, carry out 3 sets of 10 to 15 repetitions (according to your fitness level), and gradually increase the repetitions as the movement becomes easier. · Use the same starting position and breathing pattern as the basic pushup. Bring your hands together and form a triangle with your index fingers and thumbs. As you go down to the floor, your elbows should go to the side, which incidentally puts more stress on your triceps and inner chest. Close-grip pushups also require more balance. By stabilizing your body, your trunk muscles will work throughout the entire movement. At first, close-grip pushups might strain your wrists, so make sure you stretch appropriately and start off slowly.

Wide-Grip Pushups

Wide-grip pushups will work your chest, rear shoulders and parts of your back muscles. Carry out the same sets and reps as aforementioned and gradually increase the reps as the movement becomes easier. · Use the same starting position and breathing pattern as the basic pushup. Your hands should be positioned beyond shoulder width, with your fingers pointing frontward. The wider position emphasizes the tension on your shoulders and lengthens your pectorals. Wide-grip pushups are more demanding, so you will tire more quickly than with other pushups. The above pushup variations will help keep your upper body muscles strong and fit. For additional exercises, try these simple moves. All you require are either 8 or 15 kg dumb bells, and a few minutes.

Legs

These repetitions will build up muscles in the thigh and buttocks. First, spread your legs to hip length and keep your legs fully extended. Holding dumb bells in each hand and maintaining a straight back, slowly bend your knees until your thighs are level to the floor. Then, slowly return to your original position. Continue this exercise until your legs can’t handle anymore.

Chest

In order to work out the pectorals, lie on a bed (stomach up) and hold a weight in each hand above your chest. Keep your arms fully extended with the palms facing each other. Then, lower the dumb bells outwards and down until parallel with your shoulders. Exhale, and return the weights to starting position. Aim for eight sets of 8 to 12 repetitions.

Arms

These exercises will make your biceps stronger. Sit on the edge of a chair with your feet placed hip width apart. Make sure the chair is secure. Hold the weights with palms facing inwards in front of your body. Extend your arm, and curl one dumb bell up at a time in a small arc towards your shoulder. At the top of the movement, rotate your forearm so your palm faces your shoulder at the top of the movement. Then repeat.

Aim for three sets of 8 to 12 repetitions.

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Perish the thought, but we all must think about our bodies at some point in our lives. I know for many years I either pushed it aside or felt uncomfortable thinking about it. It isn’t always an easy thing. I have never been uncomfortable with my appearance generally. I guess you could say the problem was that thinking about it, meant I had some responsibilities. Not only that, but sometimes things go wrong. When we live in a fast paced world, the last thing we can afford is to have something go wrong with our bodies. The car breaking down is one thing, but our bodies possibly breaking down is quite another. I don’t know at what age that I started to think about my body as being important.

I would say that it was probably later on in life than when most people think about it. I have never really been a very active type of person. Sure, I loved to go hiking and stuff like that, but I would never hit the gym, except here and there. And, well, some things never change.

Maybe it’s because of age or maybe it’s because of all the fat people around me.

Maybe it was a combination of those two things that made me start to think of my diet and my health. When you are young, you can eat fast food three meals a day and not feel it. When you start to get older, you begin to feel it more. I would like to think that my progression towards a healthy lifestyle was to make myself more healthy. On the other hand, I think it was because I was tired of feeling like shit. I am sure that you know exactly what I am talking about.

When your diet goes down hill, the rest of you goes along with it. Your sleeping patterns go to hell, your hair doesn’t look as good, and your skin looks like leather. I had always wondered why some people’s skin looked like a pair of old combat boots. Now I know why.

So, What to do?
You are starting to feel over the hill but yet you don’t know how to change things. Change is the hardest thing to do in life. You should know that it’s not impossible, though. If you are a married man or have been in a long term relationship this will be easy for you. Chances are, the old lady would like to shed a few pounds and firm up that once tight heart shaped ass that she once had.

You will be more successful if both of you do it. I’m not saying that you should expect perfection in this venture. Though if both of you are doing it, there won’t be those tubs of ice cream laying around to tempt you.

Where do you start?
First I would suggest that you go to your doctor for a physical. Have some blood work taken and see how you are. If you haven’t done anything like this before, it is a good thing to do. He will check your cholesterol and all that stuff. Also if you have a health condition, you will want to talk about your diet and exercise plans with him before you do anything. You want to do this so that you don’t screw yourself up. If you have diabetes and you start a new diet, if not done right you can cause a lot of problems.

So, after you have things squared away with the doctor. I would suggest that you figure out what kind of diet you want to go on. I would suggest that you focus on a diet that is high in veggies and fruit. Cut back on the meat and the carbs and stick with as many fresh items as you can. This will help you lose weight. I would also suggest that you look into some type of exercise program. I would start out with walking or jogging and work your way up from there. You and your spouse can do this together. Get a dog, they love to go on walks. This will give you motivation when it comes to going on your walks.

After you get used to walking, I would hit the gym. If you can afford a personal trainer, I would go that route. If you can’t, then I would start off by doing some swimming and doing the exercise bikes. You can also start out with the treadmill as well. I would continue to do your walks. Not only is this good exercise, but this is quality time with your significant other and/or your dog. You will come to enjoy the talks that you have during your walks. If you are over 40, I’m not sure how much I would push doing weight lifting unless it is with light weights. It might be something that you might want to look into as it is very good exercise. On the other hand, it will take your body some time to get used to lifting weights. For the first few weeks, you will feel like someone beat you to a pulp.
Personally, I hate lifting weights. I think it is a bit boring.  I think it is boring to stand or sit and just lift things for hours on end. If there is some hot chicks doing squats or something in front of me, that is another story all together.

The main points to understand is, change your diet, get more exercise, and listen to your doctor.

If he gives you the green light to go ahead, then go ahead. If he gives any warnings, make sure that you heed them.

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