Most of us have at least one spot on our bodies that we would like to change. Commonly referred to as “problem areas,” if you are serious about making a change, you’ve got to find a way to target that area. While full body exercise is vital, there are many benefits to spending a few [...]
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Targeting Problem Areas
October 22nd, 2008 — body builder, body exercise, body image, cardio exercise, cardiovascular, contrary to popular belief, exercise, fat burning exercises, fats, flat stomach, genetics, hips and thighs, muscles, prevalence, pride and joy, problem areas, rear end, rear ends, resistance training, squats and lunges, stomachs, strength training, target from Weight Ladder @ Weight Loss Journal
The Benefits of Joining a Gym
October 21st, 2008 — exercise, gyms, health club, joining a gym, motivation, personal trainer, stress reliever, treadmill, workout plan, workout regime, workouts from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
You may have tried several times to begin a workout regime at home, and haven’t stuck with it. Or, you simply do not know what to do to get into shape. Purchasing a treadmill didn’t work and it got old after awhile. You may also feel like you have no support when [...]
Getting Past Exercise Burnout
October 21st, 2008 — Weight Loss Journal, activities, aerobics, alternative ideas, batteries, burnout, challenges, different reasons, exercise, exercise circuit, exercise plan, fitness plans, great solution, gym, many different types, physical aspect from Weight Ladder @ Weight Loss Journal
Whether you are just starting out on an exercise plan, or you have been working out for years, exercise burnout can be a big problem. This is particularly true if you find exercising challenging, both from a motivational aspect and from a physical aspect. Burnout can easily derail your fitness plans, but there are a [...]
Cheap Ways to Exercise
October 20th, 2008 — activities, alternative ideas, benches, budget, dime 2, exercise, exercise 1, exercise equipment, exercise machines, gas prices, gym, gym membership, gyms, home gym, nearby park, pennies on the dollar, saving money, special offer, stretches, trial membership, workout from Weight Ladder @ Weight Loss Journal
If your budget is keeping you from making a commitment to exercise, there are numerous free or low cost methods currently available. You don’t have to purchase an expensive membership at the gym, or buy expensive equipment for a home gym in order to get fit. Let’s go over some of the best free to [...]
How to Get Motivated And Stay That Way
October 16th, 2008 — Weight Loss Journal, ben and jerry, crops, desire, diet plan, exercise, favorite foods, losing weight, momentum, motivation, motivator, phrase, powerful tools, rush, steam, temptation, weight loss goals from Weight Ladder @ Weight Loss Journal
It is a lot easier to stick with a diet plan when you are motivated, but for many, that is easier said than done. Often, it is quite simple to make that first step and become motivated, but if you can’t stay that way, chances are your diet will not be as successful as it [...]
Weekend Roundup: Back Still Aching Edition
October 10th, 2008 — Daily Links, exercise from macdaddy @ Get Fit Slowly
Well, today marks the two-week anniversary of my back tweak. It’s a lot better, but still not perfect. I can live my life (except for running with the kids) pretty much pain free. I’m not wincing every time I sit, stand, or roll over in bed any more. But I’m still [...]
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How to Handle Bad Stress With Exercise
October 8th, 2008 — Weight Loss Journal, brisk walk, calm, chemical reaction, daily basis, exercise, feelings, few minutes, flight response, health consequences, health problems, housework, investment banker, office workers, stairs, stay at home, stay at home mom, stress, stressful situations, types of stress, vigorous workout from Weight Ladder @ Weight Loss Journal
Every day, no matter if you are a stay at home mom or an investment banker, we all have to deal with stress. There are two main types of stress, good and bad, and unfortunately, most of us have to deal with the bad on a daily basis. Bad stress is so called due to [...]
2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
October 7th, 2008 — News, exercise, health from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
The United States Department of Health and Human Services has released its physical activity guidelines for adults and children. The official web site offers a number of different ways to access this information:
2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
Be Active Your Way: A Guide for Adults
An activities toolkit for communities and organizations
The advisory committee report for [...]
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What Time of the Day is Best For Exercise?
October 6th, 2008 — Weight Loss Journal, aerobic workouts, best time, blood sugar levels, carbohydrates, dangerous level, diabetes, exercise, havoc, heart, heart rate, messes, morning routine, morning workouts, schools of thought, snack, sugar drop, tight schedules, time period, workout from Weight Ladder @ Weight Loss Journal
While there are many schools of thought on the subject of what time during the day is optimum, it generally boils down to whether or not you are capable of fitting in a workout during that specific time. We’re all on pretty tight schedules these days and sometimes, it is just not possible to fit [...]
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Marathon Day
October 5th, 2008 — Choices, Introspection, Real-Life, exercise from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
Today was a great day.
As many of you know, the Portland Marathon was held this morning. I spent most of the spring and summer training for the race, suffering a series of injuries, and learning how real runners run. My goal was to run 26.2 miles this morning.
I didn’t do it.
I didn’t walk the race, [...]
Getting to the Finish - Tips for race day success
October 3rd, 2008 — Competition, Hints and Tips, exercise from macdaddy @ Get Fit Slowly
This is a guest post from my wife, Pam. This Sunday, she and several other people we know will be embarking on that masochistic journey that we call the Portland Marathon. Here are some tips on how to get to finish line on race day:
If you have done proper training for a race [...]
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Review: Good Calories Bad Calories by Gary Taubes
October 3rd, 2008 — Book Review, assertion, assertions, burning calories, calories, carbohydrates, controversy, diet, dieters, exercise, insulin levels, premise, science, truth, weight loss, workout plan from Weight Ladder @ Weight Loss Journal
Good Calories, Bad Calories took the author five years to write, and it contains some groundbreaking information that will undoubtedly be the cause of much controversy. Whether or not you agree with Taubes assertions, the book is certainly well worth the read and it is obvious that he did put a lot of research into [...]
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How to Pick the Right Diet Plan For You
October 2nd, 2008 — Weight Loss Journal, calorie snack, chocolate cake, culprit, diet, diet food, diet plan, dietitian, exercise, finding the balance, fondness, food choices, food plans, fried chicken, goals, healthy eating, lemon chicken, losing weight, low carb diet, moderation, motivation, protein bars, real food, snack choices, sweet tooth, weight loss, willpower, workout routines from Weight Ladder @ Weight Loss Journal
If you’re trying to lose weight but finding it nearly impossible, it may not be that you are to blame. Is your diet really the culprit? In many cases, failing on a diet doesn’t mean that you have no willpower or that you are incapable of losing weight. It just means that you may not [...]
Is Your Brain Keeping You From Losing Weight?
October 1st, 2008 — Weight Loss Journal, blood sugar, body image, brain, diet plan, dips, exercise, failure, goals, happiness, health, losing weight, motivation, physical effort, piece of cake, repetitions, shape, short circuit, snack, vocabulary, weight loss, wellness from Weight Ladder @ Weight Loss Journal
We all know that the mind is our most powerful muscle, but what do you do if your mind is working against your diet plan? Few of us realize just how much we beat ourselves up mentally, setting ourselves up for failure before we even try. If you’re ready to get healthy and lose weight, [...]
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Post Workout Nutrition
September 30th, 2008 — drinking water, exercise, good fats, nutrition, protein bar, proteins, sport drinks, workout nutrition, workouts from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
While many people focus on what to eat before you start exercising, I believe it is what you eat afterwards that really matters. Whether you are trying to avoid dehydration, or you find that you are really wiped out after exercising, it is important to make sure that your post workout nutrition is balanced. [...]
72 and Active: Staying Healthy by Working
September 30th, 2008 — Behavior, Real-Life, exercise from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
My neighbor, John, arrived home from Alaska over the weekend. John spends his summers on a 38-foot boat, fishing for fun in the waters around Sitka. He hosts friends and family a few weeks each year, but otherwise his time is his own.
During our winters, he spends a few months in New Zealand, helping friends [...]
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Sunday Roundup - Corn Syrup and Happy Cows
September 28th, 2008 — Asparagus, Roundup, Weight Loss Journal, blogs, breast milk, corn syrup, cows, diabetes, diet, exercise, fast food, fitness health, grains, health network, healthy eating, hoot, nutrition, nuts, peta, reading material, weekend reading, weight loss foods, wellness from Weight Ladder @ Weight Loss Journal
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Sunday Roundup - Corn Syrup and Happy Cows. In addition to the weekend reading material listed below don’t miss the PETA and breast milk blog post from Get Fit Slowly. That post plus one from Fast Food Confessional comprise the title of this post. Hopefully you’ll get a [...]
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Foods That Help You Lose Weight By Neal Barnard
September 26th, 2008 — Book Review, Weight Loss Journal, barnard, cookbook, diet book, dieter, empty calories, exercise, fitness, fluff, foods that help you lose weight, french toast, healthy foods, lifestyle change, meal ideas, medical evidence, negative calorie foods, nutrition, premise, recipe, recipes, sums from Weight Ladder @ Weight Loss Journal
Wouldn’t it be great if there were special foods out there that didn’t contain any calories, or better yet, helped your body burn other calories more efficiently? That’s the main premise of the book Foods That Help You Lose Weight – that there are foods out there that are actually “negative calorie.” Any dieter would [...]
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How to Lose Weight And Keep Eating Normally
September 23rd, 2008 — blood sugar, blood sugar levels, brain, dinner plate, exercise, exercise plan, gaining weight, healthy eating, little bit, moderation, portion control, salad plate, urge, vegetables, willpower from Weight Ladder @ Weight Loss Journal
For most of us, eating normally means eating whatever we want. The key to eating the way we want to eat and not gaining weight is portion control and extra exercise. It is possible to lose weight while not depriving yourself of the food you love, but you will need to make that commitment towards [...]
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Is Your Exercise Routine Giving You A Headache?
September 22nd, 2008 — benefit, blood stream, blood vessels, body time, cardio exercises, chronic headaches, culprit, exercise, headache, heart, hydration, injury, joints, migraine, moderation, muscles, new routine, sessions, shape, sudden stress, wellness, workout plan, workouts from Weight Ladder @ Weight Loss Journal
If you are finding that you develop consistent headaches or migraines, the answer may be in your workout, or more importantly, how you are working out. It is actually quite common to get a headache a few hours after exercising. This is due to the fact that sudden stress on your body, in the form [...]
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Sunday Roundup - Lose that Weight!
September 21st, 2008 — 5 steps, Food, Meals, Weight Loss Journal, blood pressure, cyclical nature, depression, exercise, exercisers, fast food, fitness health, health habits, health network, lazy man, little time, loose skin, moms, news sports, nutrition, pregnancy, sports nutrition, tom venuto, tuna salad, weight loss, wellness, workout from Weight Ladder @ Weight Loss Journal
In this edition of the Sunday roundup I’ve pulled several posts from blogs on a myriad of subjects but mostly I found posts on the subject of losing weight. Hopefully they will help you on your way to a healthier and better life. Have a happy and healthy weekend!
The Fitness Health Network Presents:
Fat [...]
Exercising with Little Time
September 19th, 2008 — bicep curls, chest exercise, elliptical machine, elliptical machines, exercise, rowing machine, shoulder press, stair climbers from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Americans collectively weigh more than people in other countries. One could argue that this is because of capitalism. We all strive to make money, and of course, time is money. So if we spend less time in the office, and more time in the gym and outside, how can we be making [...]
Exercising with Little Time
September 19th, 2008 — bicep curls, chest exercise, elliptical machine, elliptical machines, exercise, rowing machine, shoulder press, stair climbers from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Americans collectively weigh more than people in other countries. One could argue that this is because of capitalism. We all strive to make money, and of course, time is money. So if we spend less time in the office, and more time in the gym and outside, how can we be making [...]
Treadmill Desks: Could a Walkstation Help Me Lose Weight?
September 18th, 2008 — Silliness, Workout Hacks, exercise, motivation from J.D. @ Get Fit Slowly
In a recent e-mail exchange with Lauren, I mentioned that I believe part of my physical woes this summer were a result of my deskbound existence. Except for when I’m exercising (or eating), I’m usually sitting here, in my chair, in front of my computer.
“I’ve thought many times that I ought to erect a [...]
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Is Water Aerobics Right For You?
September 18th, 2008 — aerobic class, agony, bad shape, benefits of water, benefits of water aerobics, burn rate, calories, cardiovascular health, endurance, exercise, exercise routine, heart, high impact, impact stress, joints, journey, level 3, low impact, metabolism, mobility issues, stamina, weightless, wellness, workouts from Weight Ladder @ Weight Loss Journal
If you are just getting started on your journey to fitness and wellness, exercise may be a little difficult. In fact, many people become so discouraged at their lack of overall fitness and stamina that they give up. Instead of taking this route, it is important to find an exercise routine that will work for [...]
More On Early Morning Exercise
September 12th, 2008 — Behavior, News, Research, exercise from macdaddy @ Get Fit Slowly
There were quite a few comments about whether or not I should be waking up at 4:30 in the morning to get my exercise in. Those comments ranged from whether or not rising that early is a “sustainable habit” to “you used to do it, so get your butt out of bed you lazy bones!”
Pam [...]
Hoopnotica
September 11th, 2008 — Product Review, Review, Weight Loss Journal, about, activities, adults, alternative ideas, average kid, benefit from, best places, burst, cardiovascular, cardiovascular workout, contest, dancing, dancing class, dvds, exercise, heart, hooping, hoops, hula hoop, ing, little bit, local gym, national pastime, practices and principles, sound practices, strenuous exercise, website, whole lot from Weight Ladder @ Weight Loss Journal
The hula hoop burst onto the scene in the 1950’s and it’s been a national pastime since. Most of us remember playing with them as kids, but by the time we get to be adults, we leave them behind. Little do most of us know that hula-hooping is actually very good exercise, and a whole [...]
How to Stay Healthy When You Are Dieting
September 11th, 2008 — 15 minutes, Sleep, diet, drinking too much water, endurance, exercise, exercise plan, fad diets, health, healthy choice, healthy eating, metabolism, multi vitamin, nutrition, nutritionist, promises, supplements, vitamins and minerals, water from Weight Ladder @ Weight Loss Journal
So many of us get caught up in the push to lose weight that we let our health slide. There are a few ways that you can make sure that you are staying healthy when you’re loosing weight, and they’re not hard to do at all. You will need to see a doctor or a [...]
Small Steps
September 10th, 2008 — Behavior, Progress, exercise, motivation from macdaddy @ Get Fit Slowly
My, we’ve been a little bit glum around here lately huh? Yep, it’s true, both JD and I are struggling with staying on target. Our weights are up a bit, our spirits are down a bit. In the past, both of us would have given up by now. But we’re still here and we have [...]
3 Ways to Blast Past Your Plateau
September 10th, 2008 — Meals, Olive Oil, caloric needs, calorie reduction diet, calories, cardio workout, dieters, easy answers, easy solutions, exercise, exercise plan, fats, goals, healthy eating, healthy foods, losing weight, metabolism, omega 3 oils, plateau, ramp, right fuel, token, vigorous exercise, weight loss, weight loss goals, wellness from Weight Ladder @ Weight Loss Journal
Every year, millions of dieters experience the same problem. You’re going along great, losing weight steadily and then boom - nothing. No matter what you try or how you limit your diet, you can’t lose any more weight. There are a few easy answers to this and a few easy solutions that you can use [...]
What is a Fatty Liver?
September 9th, 2008 — adult onset diabetes, alcohol, body health, calories, cardio, cardiovascular, diabetes, diagnosis, diet, diseases, exercise, fats, fatty liver, fatty liver disease, health problems, lifestyle, lifetime, livers, losing weight, sugar foods, unhealthy eating from Weight Ladder @ Weight Loss Journal
Many of us go to a doctor for our annual exam only to be told that we have a fatty liver. For the vast majority this is a pretty confusing diagnosis and it’s hard to know what we can do to fix it. First, let’s find out what a fatty liver is and then find [...]
5 Ways Golf is the Ideal Exercise
September 9th, 2008 — Golf, discount golf balls, exercise, gmap pedometer, golf ball, golf cart, golf clubs, golf course, playing golf from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
This article was submitted by the Golf Ball Driver, author of Golf Ball Driver (rss feed). He strongly believes in discount golf balls and likes to collect vintage golf clubs. If you like the guest post please check out his website and consider subscribing to his rss feed.
If the thought of chasing a golf ball [...]
How to Reduce the Risk of Back Injuries During Exercise
September 8th, 2008 — back injury, exercise, exercise program, exercises, herniated disc, injury, legs, lifting weights, muscles, next level, old adage, personal trainer, right position, running the risk, toe touches, wellness, workout times from Weight Ladder @ Weight Loss Journal
If you’re just getting started on an exercise program, or even if you are an old pro, your back is at risk for injury every time you go out there. We can’t really do much without our backs and it is very important to protect it while you are exercising. If you have ever suffered [...]
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How to Stay Fit Past Middle Age
September 8th, 2008 — dietary changes, exercise, fitness plan, food meal, middle age, nutrition from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
As people age it can become more difficult to stay fit, especially if your life keeps you very busy. Many empty-nesters quickly find that once they are no longer chasing the children around, those extra pounds pile up all too quickly. Perhaps this is what Tough Money Love before he lost 52 pounds [...]
Eating for Life By Bill Phillips
September 5th, 2008 — Book Review, bob phillips, conversion charts, diet book, diet books, diet plan, diet work, doe, exercise, food suggestions, household name, kitchen essentials, lack of attention, major component, myths and facts, old wives tales, recipes, second half, stroke of genius, success stories, tasty alternatives from Weight Ladder @ Weight Loss Journal
This book made Bob Phillips a household name and we thought it was a good idea to revisit this book and see how it compares to the latest diet books on the market. While we are deluged with new titles every month, it’s always nice to go back to an old favorite and see if [...]
The Proper Way to Do Squats
September 4th, 2008 — exercise, knee injury, squats, strength training from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
Squats are perhaps one of the most misunderstood strength training exercises. They can be very beneficial if done properly, but there are a lot of misconceptions out there. If you’re not doings squats the right way, you can risk painful injury and you won’t be getting the full benefit of the exercise. Here are some [...]
The Art of the Cool Down
September 3rd, 2008 — Weight Loss Journal, aerobics, brakes, driving a car, exercise, exercise routine, five minutes, heart rate, injury, jog, mirror, muscle soreness, muscles, pace, screeching halt, stretches, taking the time, workout from Weight Ladder @ Weight Loss Journal
So much focus is given to warming up for exercise, that the cool down period at the end of a workout is generally ignored. If you are not taking the time to do this after each and every workout, you can experience muscle soreness and it can be difficult to stick to an exercise routine [...]
Are You Setting Yourself Up For Injury?
September 1st, 2008 — Weight Loss Journal, better solution, bottom line, burning zone, common sense, emergency rooms, exercise, exercisers, few minutes, injury, moderation, ow, pride, sad truth, sissies, six months, step exercise, target heart rate, trouble signs from Weight Ladder @ Weight Loss Journal
If you are serious about exercising, just getting started, or even thinking about going to the gym, there are a few things that you need to know before you take another step. Exercise related injuries send thousands to the doctor and even emergency rooms every year and the sad truth is, most of them could [...]
How I Saved $500 While Losing 52 Pounds in 136 Days
September 1st, 2008 — diet, exercise, save money, weight loss, weight loss goal from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
A Baby Boomer Says Enough
The following is a guest post from ToughMoneyLove.com. You can subscribe to his RSS feed here.
I am 57 years old. I am 6 feet tall. In high school and college, my weight fluctuated between 165 and 170 pounds. I am careful with my money.
But……
On January 16, 2008 [...]
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Peaks And Valleys
August 29th, 2008 — Guest Posts, Introspection, Real-Life, exercise from macdaddy @ Get Fit Slowly
This is a guest post from my wife, Pam, the fittest person I know. I wish some of that would rub off on me. Pam is trying to balance a full time family, a full time job, and a full time ultra-marathon training schedule–a tough task for anyone–and she handles it remarkably well.
Today after work [...]
Great Walking Exercises
August 28th, 2008 — Walking, common cold, exercise, hand weights, losing weight, pedometer, weight loss from Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Health
One of the easiest ways to keep fit and to get moving is simply walking. Walking may even prevent the common cold. Just about anybody can benefit from walking and if you start slowly you can easily build up your endurance and walk even longer. For those that are not quite ready for hard-core [...]
Five Common Myths About Strength Training for Women
August 27th, 2008 — exercise, strength training,