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by: Martin Harshberger
Weight Loss And Fitness
The
world of weight loss and fitness is certainly vast, and the American
consumer can absolutely get lost in the thousands of easy effortless
and ostly useless ads if not careful. With my books and research
I want to clear the air about the various myths and false statements
regarding our health and fitness that have clearly muddied the waters
for many Americans.
What
I want to stress in particular is that there is no magic answer,
potion, or diet pill that is going to make everything better. The
ad on TV where the pretty lady says "it's easy. you'll love it",
is appealing to our need for instant gratification with no effort.
We don't want to hear the facts so we continue to look for the instant
solution. If there was a magic diet pill, or diet plan, over 60%
of Americans wouldn't be overweight, in spite of spending over $35
billion annually on diet products.
Achieving
weight loss and fitness requires a commitment on your part to strive
for a healthier you. What you will get in return for all of your
hard work and dedication is a fit body, a renewed clarity of mind,
better quality sleep, and perhaps even a pronounced increase in
your libido. I have found that through the positive changes I have
made in my own life regarding weight loss and fitness, all areas
of my life are exponentially better. I wake up energized, I feel
excited about my day and my interactions with people, my body feels
strong and capable, and my entire outlook on life has improved significantly.
The
Weight Loss and Fitness Commitment show that claims that teach you
shortcuts on how to drop 30 pounds in 30 days are improbable at
best and unhelathy at worst.
That
claim is water loss pure and simple. You do the math: 1 pound of
fat = about 3500 calories 30 pounds of fat = 105,000 calories. To
lose 30 pounds of fat in 30 days you would need to reduce caloric
intake by about 105,000 calories or about 3500 per day. If you are
eating 3,000 calories a day now, that might be tough. OK you say
I'll exercise it off. 1 hour on a stationary bicycle running at
an average over 20 miles an hour burns about 400 calories. Meaning
to burn 3,500 calories a day on the bike, you'd need to ride it
for about 9 hours.
If you are looking for a quick fix, you will continue to be frustrated
about health and fitness.
However,
if you are tired of feeling fatigued and know for sure that you
are ready to make a solid commitment to your own health and mind,
Living to Be Younger can act as a guide. It is my hope that you
will read each page with an open mind and a willingness to make
some changes that will enable you to break out of your rut.
First,
lose the idea that there is a magic diet pill or supplement that
will transform your body to a svelte shape. Losing weight requires
that you expend more calories than you ingest—plain and simple.
This means that you must get up and moving at least three to five
days per week, for at least 30 minutes each session. If you were
considerably overweight, it would be ideal to aim for at least five
workout sessions per week. Always consult with your physician before
embarking on any new exercise plan. Second, take a good look at
what you are putting in your mouth on a daily basis. Aim for natural
foods that are high in vitamins and minerals, fiber, protein, and
complex carbohydrates. Limit your intake of foods high in saturated
fats, sodium, refined sugars, and preservatives. When you take the
Living to Be Younger Challenge, you will find that your zest for
life isn't gone—it's just been hiding. Congratulations on taking
this first step towards a healthier you.
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