Women Should Lift Weights Too, Even If They Are Light Weights

Many women think that if they lift weights they will look bulky or masculine. This is absolutely incorrect, since women do not and cannot naturally produce as much testosterone as men do, which is one of the main hormones responsible for increasing muscle size. In actuality lifting weights is a great way to gain muscle and help to burn fat. And since muscles burn more calories at rest, than fat does you want more muscle on your body than you do fat. Of course everyone wants the least amount of fat on their body; such is the American obsession with losing weight and being skinny. Lifting weights to fatigue, even light weights stimulate production of new muscle proteins.  So women get out there and start lifting your weights.

Avoid Getting Sick This Year

This is the time of year that everyone is getting sick, from young to old to everyone in between. No one likes being sick or wants to get sick. If you work in an environment around young children, with the elderly or even in an office setting you are more prone to catching the common cold, flu or this year's virus infection. So to avoid getting sick, wash your hands or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. By keeping your hands clean throughout the day you are 2/3 less likely to get sick. If your skin dries out use an antibacterial lotion to keep your skin moisturized and those germs at bay.

Start Your Week Off Right!

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Monday morning, probably the worst day of the week! No one likes going back to work Monday morning. On Sunday, everyone is dreading having to start the work week over again. One reason Mondays are so dreaded is because they are the furthest day away from the weekend. Even though Monday is so hated, if you start the day off right, there is no way you can have a bad day. Make sure you get enough sleep the night before so you are not tired the next morning. That means going to bed a decent hour. Most people need between 6-8 hours of sleep, so make sure that you choose a time that gives you the rest you need. When you wake up, do some light exercise, go for a jog, take your dogs for a walk, etc. Exercise gets the blood pumping through the body, increases your metabolism and helps the body and mind wake up. Make sure you eat a healthy breakfast to again start your metabolism, replenish your energy and repair your muscles. Remember to replenish your water intake as well. Follow this routine and I guarantee you won't dread your mornings any more. Have a great week!

What a great morning!

Wake up. Go for a 2 mile walk. Make an egg sandwich for breakfast. Now that's what I call a good morning. Exercising in the morning helps to speed up the metabolism and ultimately help you wake up. Breakfast is the most important meal. So eating something healthy will get your morning going. Plus the protein from the eggs will help you get through your morning all the way to lunch. So you can avoid sneaking in unhealthy sugary snacks or carbohydrates. Plus I got to do it with my spouse which kept it fun and competitive.
Get a head start on your morning by exercising and eating a healthy breakfast!

6 Easy Exercises to Lose Weight

No one ever said getting fit was easy but there are easy exercises to lose weight. Six out of ten adult Americans want to lose weight, making it the second most popular New Year’s resolution for people. But you don’t have to go to the gym to workout. Exercising at home is a viable option to lose weight; you just need the right moves to challenge yourself. Full body exercises that engage more muscle groups and require more energy to perform will burn more calories and strengthen your entire body. These easy exercises to lose weight don’t require any equipment, just your own body weight. Plus they incorporate all the major muscle groups so you will get a full body workout. Here are 6 easy exercises to lose weight. For each exercise do 12-15 repetitions and 3-5 sets. Read more...

Walking to Lose Weight

Walking to lose weight is one of the easiest ways to get fit. About 1/3 of adult Americans were overweight and 1/3 of adult Americans were obese in 2012. Obesity levels have remained almost the same from 2012 to 2013. And out of the amount of people who are obese, 6 out of 10 want to lose weight. Exercise plays a key role in helping to lose weight. And walking is the easiest exercises available. Read more...

Motivation to Lose Weight

Everyone needs motivation to lose weight. It’s easy to stay motivated when you see results or feel a change but how can you be motivated from the very beginning or if you’re not seeing results as quickly as you want or your results have become stagnant and plateau. Noticing a change in your weight, energy, how your clothes fit these are all great positive feedback to give you motivation to lose weight. But positive feedback is only going to get you so far. If you want to lose weight and keep it off you will need more than just positive feedback to motivate you. You will need to change the way you think about losing weight. Read more...

Weight Loss Tricks That Work

Want to learn the weight loss tricks that work. It is hard to lose weight, as can be seen by over half the population who is overweight. But even still more than half of people want to lose weight. Then why is it so hard? There is no miracle pill, program or supplement that will help us lose weight fast and effectively. It takes time, determination and motivation. But there are some weight loss tricks that can make the process go by a little bit easier and smoother. Read more...

Tips on How to Keep Your Body Healthy

Most people are already aware of how to keep your body healthy. But then why are more than ½ of Americans overweight or obese and why are lifestyle diseases on the rise.  Our society has become obsessed with the fastest, easiest, most convenient foods; our jobs are more sedentary, and we sit in front of the computer and TV for hours as we turn off our brains. It’s no wonder 6 out of 10 Americans want to lose weight and that diseases like diabetes, atherosclerosis and metabolic syndrome are becoming more prevalent. Well if you don’t know how to keep you body healthy or you need a refresh take a look at these tips. Read more...

The Best Reasons to Eat Healthy

Most people’s reasons to eat healthy center around losing weight. This makes perfect sense when over ½ of us are classified as overweight or obese and 6 out of 10 Americans want to lose weight. Although obesity has become a huge problem within our society it is just one of many reasons to eat healthy.

                Objectively, when eating healthy you are filling your body with vital nutrients, natural ingredients and fewer calories. Ultimately this will lead to weight loss. But the reasons for eating healthy shouldn’t just be about weight loss, even if that’s your quintessential goal. There are tons of reasons to eat healthy starting with the fact that your body will thank you for it.

                The body was not meant to consume, absorb and process the types of food that we take in on a daily basis. And by this I mean packaged, processed and manufactured foods that contain dyes, chemicals, and artificial or imitation ingredients. This type of food bogs down our system making it hard to function optimally. Just think about how the body is affected after eating these foods for 10, 20, or 30 years. It leads to heart disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and many more lifestyle diseases that have only been around for the last half of the century. The body functions better when given naturally occurring food ingredients

                When the body functions more optimally, so do you both physically and mentally.  Therefore if every cellular process is performed the way that it ought to , the way that it is meant to, then you will have clearer skin, increased energy, improved mood, a better attitude, higher immunity, better brain power, improved sleep, decreased pain, reduced gas, shortened recovery time, and reduced risk for all diseases. These are just some of the many reasons to eat healthy.

                One of the most effective reasons to eat healthy would have to be for increased energy. In today’s hectic society people are run down and fatigued because of the high sugar and processed carbohydrates that keep us running on a day to day basis. Even if we are getting enough hours of sleep, it’s not good sleep because our body is trying to process all the junk we put in it and do to it each day. Once we eliminate sugar and refined grains and replace them with healthy, natural foods you will immediately notice a jump in your energy levels, and you will get better sleep too.

                In addition to your energy, your mood and attitude will change as well. A poor diet filled with sugar can make you feel tired, lazy, sluggish which gives you a bad attitude ad start to your day. Sugar highs and lows can create hormonal changes within the body that make the day a daunting task to get through. A clean, healthy diet keeps your hormones balanced thereby giving you a better mood and outlook on your day. Healthy foods also give you the ability to focus and concentrate, keeping you mentally sharp.

                One of the last reasons to eat healthy but certainly not the least is to improve one’s immune system. By providing your body with all the essential nutrients it needs to function and perform, you will also be boosting your body’s immunity. Keeping a strong immune system is vital to being able to fight off infections. It’s like being in battle without armor. A poor diet can strip the body of its “armor” leaving you defenseless against illness. Crucial nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals can be found in natural healthy foods.

                Even if weight loss is your number one reason to eat healthy as you can see there are plenty of other reasons to eat healthy as well. And if you ask me, those other reasons will keep you on track to reach your goal of lose weight.