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Exercise and Healthy Eating –The Perfect Combination
Diet and exercise. You hear on TV, in magazines, from friends and
family, and from your doctor.
You hear it all the time. If you want to lose weight or just lead a
healthy life, you need to combine
diet and exercise. Well, the reason you hear it all the time is because
it’s absolutely true. It’s
important to do a lot of things to stay healthy, but the most important
steps for good healthy
weight loss are diet and exercise.
You may think, “Just why do I need diet AND exercise, isn’t one enough?”
Well, it might be, but
think about it this way. What would happen if a boxer went into the ring
with one hand tied
behind his back? If he’s really good, he may still win, but he’s
definitely at a disadvantage. Most
of us aren’t pro’s at dieting or exercising. You should take all the
steps possible to give yourself
the best chance at success.
If your goal is weight loss, you’d have to cut out 3,500 calories from
your diet to lose a pound.
That’s 500 calories per day. That doesn’t seem like a lot, but when you
actually put it into practice,
it’s harder than you think. Plus, eating less can make some people’s
metabolism slow down so they
still don’t lose weight. In comparison, jogging at a moderate pace can
burn 740 calories per hour!
Plus, working out builds muscle mass and burns up more calories while
you’re just sitting around.
So, if exercise is so effective, why not just work out and skip the
dieting? Well, dieting isn’t just about
eating less food; it’s also about eating the right foods. If you get the
proper nutrients, your body will
work better and your exercising will be more efficient. You’ll feel
stronger, and be able to work out longer.
When starting a diet and exercise plan, remember to start with small
steps. Tell yourself that you’ll
work out 3 days a week, or eat fruit instead of a fatty snack once a
day. Be sure to concentrate on
what you are accomplishing and not focus so much on what you’re not. If
you do more gradually,
you’re sure to be lean and healthy in no time.
copyright 2007 Val Selby www.busymommawellness.com
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