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It’s Crunch Time!

It’s Crunch Time!

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The key to define abs has as much to do with diet as it does to do with core based exercise. Before you pull out the exercise mat and go crazy with the crunches, here are something to consider.

There are all these abdominal targeted exercise machine out there like Ab Flex or Ab Roller that promise that tight, define core you want, but the truth is you can’t dictate what fat you burn. Just because you targeted a specific area and the exercise leaves those areas on fire, doesn’t mean you have loss any fat in that region. Research shows that target workouts fail because fat is broken down and transported into the bloodstream as fuel – so that fat could literally be coming from anywhere in your body.

There are all these abdominal targeted exercise machine out there like Ab Flex or Ab Roller that promise that tight, define core you want, but the truth is you can’t dictate what fat you burn. Just because you targeted a specific area and the exercise leaves those areas on fire, doesn’t mean you have loss any fat in that region. Research shows that target workouts fail because fat is broken down and transported into the bloodstream as fuel – so that fat could literally be coming from anywhere in your body.

Travelling Woes

Travelling Woes

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Let’s face it, you are a nomadic soul

or your job is pretty demanding, either way traveling can’t be avoided. Spring break is in the air and summer is right around the corner, for most of us traveling results in us putting on weight instead of losing it. Why is traveling

counter productive in weight loss efforts? The reasons are:

  • We eat more than normal when traveling
  • We are less active
  • We dine out at restaurants more than usual
  • We make a few too many toast – drink more
  • We consume more take out or fast food
  • We prefer taste over health

If you want to maintain your weight or weight loss regimen, you must maintain normal activities and diets as much as possible while you travel. Of course this is easier said than done. If we are traveling on business, most meals are on the go or dining with coworkers or clients; when traveling for pleasure we are looking to relax and indulge our senses. Regardless if business or pleasure, the weight loss pitfalls start at the airport upon departure and don’t end until we are back in baggage claim heading home.

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Here are some tips to keep our weight in check while traveling:

  • Walk whenever and wherever possible
  • Always carry water and drink often to keep well hydrated and feeling full
  • Visit a gym with reciprocal arrangements with your fitness club or pay for a casual workout (about $15)
  • Book at hotel with a pool and gym – use them
  • Exercise before breakfast and get it out of the way
  • Pack a skipping rope (ten minutes of skipping is great exercise)
  • When eating in a restaurant, order a side plate of veggies
  • Follow your normal routine as closely as possible but allow yourself to have fun
  • Try to avoid quick-fix airport meals
  • Don’t drink too much alcohol on the flights; full of empty calories plus alcohol dehydrates our bodies even more than normal while flying
  • Avoid too many buffets
  • Watch portion sizes carefully – especially in restaurants
  • Decide what you will eat throughout the day
  • Let others know how important your exercise program is to you
  • Make the supermarket your first stop after checking into your hotel room

Conclusion

The hardest thing to do is maintain our current  weight and throwing traveling into mix can be disastrous – follow these simple tricks to maintain that summer body.

 

Quenched

Quenched

By admin

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Quick start to any weight loss diet is simple, water. Unlike that weekly exercise class or that morning run, drinking
water requires little to no will power. Incorporating water into your weight goal plans is a quick fix, and for all the nay-sayers who struggle to get that recommended 8 glasses a day, here are three reasons to keep you motivated:

1. Water Fills You Up

Is that your stomach grumbling? Before you pick up that snack consider this – you may just be thirsty! Our minds tends to confuse thirst with hunger. We have all had those moments, when we felt like we were starving but the timing seemed wrong; grab H2O before you grab a meal. If you still feel hungry then grab a bite – if not, you just saved yourself from unneeded calories. Water fills us up and prevents us from overeating.

Going out to a social event? Drink water before you go, it will limit the trips to the buffet line and drinks consumed. Bottom line, drinking water gives the time to assess how hungry you actually are and aids you in making better food choices. So the next time your friends invites you to that open bar and buffet event, get your H2O on first!

2. Water Kick Starts Your Metabolism

Quickest way to slow down your metabolism is through dehydration. You put your body in a state of panic causing it to slow in efforts to converse energy. Your organs won’t work at its highest efficiency which stops the fat-burning process. You need adequate hydration for your body to function properly, especially during exercise. Simply put, drinking water contributes to your body’s ability to burn calories.

Ice cold water first thing in the morning may not sound like the way to wake up your body, but it’s the easiest way to kick start your metabolism. Drinking a glass or two of cold water in the morning will make your body try and warm itself up, thus increasing your metabolism. This simple trick added to your routine can contribute to your weight loss.

3. Water Keeps You Healthy

Water aids in flushing toxins from your body’s system, especially those produced during exercise. It keeps your joints lubricated which is very important in daily functions and in preventing your body from injury during exercise. Whether you’re kick starting your weight loss plan or locked into a routine, make sure you’re drinking enough water for your body to function properly.