Showing posts with label To Lose Weight. Show all posts
Showing posts with label To Lose Weight. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Walking to Lose Weight . . . Is It An Effective Method?

By Blaise Iannaci

If you are walking to lose weight, you may just burn well over 100,000 calories annually without dieting. This could mean you might lose 28 pounds in a year. Maybe that is why the health experts are saying “walking is the best exercise”.

When walking to lose weight, if you were to up the tempo and walk at a brisk pace for an hour a day, everyday, the results could be significantly higher.

If you want the optimum benefits of walking to lose weight, instead of losing 28 pounds a year try reducing your calories by 200 per day and this could mean you losing 50 pounds in the same year. That is really something to consider.

As they say, “back in the day” before the automobile or bicycles, the only means of getting around was walking. Right now the majority of people only walk when they absolutely have to. If anyone wants to lose weight and become healthier it may be a good idea to change the way we think about walking.

The great thing about walking is you can start at your own pace and gradually increase your speed while trying to lose weight. Another nice thing about walking is you can do this almost anywhere. If you live in the city, most have walking paths you can use, or walk through the many parks the city has for the public. If you are into nature, you can walk on wooded trails or mountain trails if available. Another form of walking would be with a treadmill, which allows you to continue with your walking regime if the weather does not permit outdoor activities. Walking does not require any special equipment other than a good pair of walking shoes.

One very important factor while walking to lose weight is to do it consistently. Walking can be done on a daily basis with very little effort on your part. If you want to make this a more enjoyable form of exercise, find a partner or join a walking group in your area. If you prefer to walk alone, carry an iPod or some other device to add some music while walking. A good idea when you use music is to keep it upbeat and fast, you may find this is a natural way to increase your tempo which in turn will lead to more calories burned.

Walking is still considered one of the most beneficial cardiovascular exercises for people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. As a fundamental form of aerobic training, walking has numerous physical benefits for the heart, lungs, and circulatory system, while also increasing muscle tone and burning fat calories. Treadmills can provide a convenient way to regularly exercise in all weather conditions in the comfort and safety of your own home.

I found a great product to get in shape without breaking the bank - the Merit Fitness 715T Treadmill. A great choice for both walkers and recreational runners, the 715T offers a 1.25-horsepower continuous-duty motor, with a speed range of 0.5 to 10 miles per hour and an elevation range of 0 to 10 percent. The computer console, meanwhile, includes three LED windows that track your resistance level, speed, time, and distance, along with four quick keys for instant adjustments. Other details include two cup holders, a thumb pulse heart rate monitor, a fold-up frame, and four preset programs: manual, intervals, rolling hills, and weight loss.



Along with planning a walking regime, make it a habit to walk instead of driving when ever possible. Some examples would be to walk to the store and when parking at the mall, park as far away from the doors as possible and walk in. If you have to shop in a downtown area, park your car once and walk to all the various stores rather than driving to each store. During your work day try and take a brisk walk after eating your lunch instead of chatting, reading or whatever it is you do now.

When you are walking to lose weight, try and find the enjoyment in this form of exercise. Relax, breathe easy and loosen up. You may just find yourself enjoying it so much that you may eventually forget that it is a form of exercise and incorporate into your daily routine.


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For more information and tips on how to lose weight, see http://here2loseweight.blogspot.com, and if you are interested in losing weight to reduce the risk of heart disease see me at www.squidoo.com/2-B-HeartHealthy.

Blaise Iannaci is an internet entrepreneur who is revolutionizing the way most people make, and save money on the internet today. He is currently offering information and tips on overall Health and Wellness!


Tuesday, October 6, 2009

To Lose Weight - Motivation is an Absolute Must!

By Blaise Iannaci

So, you have decided to lose weight. I am sure you have found there is no shortage of diets, books, articles and fitness plans at your disposal to help you to lose weight. But remember you must actually follow through with the recommendations.

Following through is the hard part. You must have the motivation to get started, stay on course and most importantly, to get where you want to go.

The best way to motivate yourself to lose weight is to have a desired goal in place. You must be absolutely clear as to “what your goal is”.

Have you ever set this goal “I need to lose 20 or maybe 30 pounds” only to find you have given up before reaching your goal. I have found that just having a number in mind is not a provocative enough goal.

Maybe the better question to ask is “Why do you really want to lose weight?” You must become clear on your “Why”. It could be a simple matter of building your confidence, or you may have a favorite dress you want to wear but can’t because you are overweight, maybe your doctor has told you that your blood pressure is on the high side and if you were to lose weight it would lower your pressure to the normal levels. There could be any number of reasons, find the one reason that will work for you and write it down.

The next step is to take the action required to reach your goal. Do you feel your emotions stirring, do you feel like getting off the couch, or are you feeling the readiness to break your bad habits and make the changes you need in order to lose weight?. If the answer to this question is “No”, then go back and visit your “Why” question. You probably need to do more work on this part because you’re “Why” is the foundation of your motivation.

Here is a hint if you do have to go back and revisit the question, why do you really want to lose weight. Some people are motivated to pleasure, (the thought of looking good in that little black dress, or maybe you have a high school reunion and you want to lose weight before you go). Or you may be motivated away from pain (being single, having to take medication to lower your blood pressure etc.).

The trick is to find which of these categories do you fit into. Is it “Toward Pleasure” or “Away from the Pain”?  Focus on that. Write down all the reasons that will help you  to begin to stir and take the action required to lose weight. This is a very important step that cannot be overlooked.

You really do need a purpose for building on your “Why” question. Find out what is the deeper reason for you to lose weight. If you were to find the answer to this question, “If I were to lose weight, how will my life be better?”, you will find all the motivation you need to reach your weight loss goal.

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For more information and tips on how to lose weight, see http://here2loseweight.blogspot.com, and if you are interested in losing weight to reduce the risk of heart disease see me at www.squidoo.com/2-B-HeartHealthy

Blaise Iannaci is an internet entrepreneur who is revolutionizing the way most people make, and save money on the internet today. He is currently offering information and tips on overall Health and Wellness!

You can learn more by visiting his blog, To Lose Weight for a New You! http://here2loseweight.blogspot.com