Lose Weight, Burn Fat with a Complete In-Home Walking Workout

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Posted by admin | Posted in General | Posted on 03-11-2009

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There are so many benefits to walking. First and foremost, it’s plain good exercise that almost anyone can do. A good pair of walking shoes and appropriate clothing is all you need. Grab a friend or listen to your iPod, and you’re good to go.

Walking can become a bit more challenging as the season start to change. Wet, cold, slippery wet leaves or icy sidewalks can compromise your safety. You can bring your walking indoors right in the comfort of your own home.

I’m sure you’re wondering, “How?” because I was wondering the same thing. Walking expert Leslie Sansone “Walk Away the Pounds 5 Mile Advanced Walk” DVD show exactly how you can get the most out of your walking workout. These advanced walking programs are filled with upbeat music that are geared to help you lose weight, build strength and tone your body.

There are four basic walking movements walking on the spot, kicks, knee lift and side-step. In this particular DVD, it includes walk boosters that help you burn more fat and calories. Included are a walk belt, two pound hand weights and a firming band. The five miles comprises of three miles using the boosters, while the other two miles are quick miles without the boosters. The program is completely flexible so working with or without the boosters, you’re still achieving an effective workout. Of course, diet plays an important part and Leslie provides a 7 day weight loss meal plan.

What I like about the walk boosters, you can use each one independently. I found the miles that use the boosters were not used nearly enough. It’s nice to have the waist belt, firming band or hand weights to use on other days or used in addition to another exercise program. When the weather is nice, carry your hand wieghts for a brisk walk to burn more calories.

You can really tailor this walking workout to your fitness level. For instance, exaggerating a side-step by stepping out wider and sitting into it involves using larger muscle groups therefore working your buttocks, the front and back of your thighs and your hamstring. Walking on the spot can easily become jogging on the spot. There’s no right or wrong way and as long as you keep to the beat of the music, you’re getting a good workout.

Whether you walk with or without the boosters, indoors or outdoors, walk three miles or five miles you can achieve a heart-healthy walking workout that will enable you to lose weight, burn fat and lead a long and healthy life.

**Please note: Before taking up any fitness program, consult with your doctor first.

Healthy Weight Loss Meal Plan

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Posted by admin | Posted in Weight Loss | Posted on 08-10-2009

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Your weight basically depends on your eating habit. The more you eat, the more calories you take in. These calories would then get stored as fat in the body if not consumed. Taking in controlled amount of food is one way of achieving weight loss. Not just any food, though. You need to have a balanced diet taken in during the most fitting times of the day.

Creating a meal plan

An effective weight loss program should have a healthy meal plan. Do not go for crash diets which do not always work. Instead, opt for a healthy weight loss meal plan. In creating a healthy weight loss meal plan, make sure that it suits your needs.

Consult a doctor so that your healthy weight loss meal plan can be properly evaluated and modified.

Healthy food combination

Plan your meal and make sure it has a healthy combination of fruits, grains, vegetable, dairy products, fish, meat and poultry. Every day, have a total of five servings of food and vegetables. Cut down on fat and sugar. Avoid eating foods rich in fat such as pastries, candies, or pies. Avoid alcoholic or carbonated beverages, as well as processed foods.

Eating pattern

When planning to lose weight, limit your food consumption to small meals every day.Between two meals, never wait for six hours. This is a not a right habit. Waiting six hours to take the next meal would make you hungry, resulting to more food consumption. Take frequent meals with a difference of three hours in between.

Eat slowly. Be mindful of what you eat. Keep a food diary, if you like. Include your healthy weight loss meal plan.

Take note whether this healthy weight loss meal plan is followed. Skipping meals is not advisable. This will only result to starvation which leads to binge eating. Moreover, you will be physically weak. You will also become vitamin or nutrient deficient. Remember that vitamins and nutrients are important for you to function properly.

Starting A Fast Weight Loss Meal Plan

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Posted by admin | Posted in Weight Loss | Posted on 09-09-2009

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You need a fast weight loss meal plan if you intend to shed off those pounds because food greatly affects your body. If you eat foods that are high in fats and sugars, then you will gain weight as they provide the body with nothing more than a lot of calories, and none of the essential nutrients that you actually need. Take note however that since people’s bodies differ, an effective fast weight loss meal plan for one may not necessarily be the same for another. Depending on your tastes and weight loss needs, you are free to create your own weight loss meal plan. Simply keep in mind what foods are good for you and what are not.

Getting started

To be effective, a fast weight loss meal plan should be all about putting good things into your body while at the same lessening the amount of the bad stuff that you put in. This will help regulate your bodily processes and eliminate wastes so that your body can get back to functioning properly again.

However, while you need to get as much fruits and vegetables into your system as soon as possible, this isn’t to mean that you will load them all up in one day. If you do that, you can’t expect not to feel sick afterwards. Your body gets used to the kinds of foods that you eat over time, and as such, functions according to what it knows you will give it. If it has been so used to eating junk food and fast food for a long time, it may be best to gradually introduce fruits and vegetables into your diet. Apart from avoiding physical discomforts, gradual changes in your diet will help your body get accustomed much faster to the changes. The sooner your body gets used to eating healthily, the sooner you will feel the effects of a fast weight loss meal plan.