That's a pretty "in your face" statement, but really it's frustrating for me to see and hear all the different admonitions coming at me from sources I am not absolutely convinced have this whole thing nailed down tight.
For example, when I'm in the dressing room at the pool, I'll hear discussed all kinds of complicated systems involving a myriad of vitamins and health foods. Well, I guess some do have merit but, from what I hear, you'd need to be walking around with a calculator and a calorie counter; it's just so time consuming and so fussy, who can sustain that kind of diligence in checking everything they eat? And then I get to the checkout at the supermarket and just about every magazine front page shouts out the answer to all your diet problems. Somebody very good is taking those Oprah cover shots and picking the clothes "oh so carefully"!!
Anyway, that's my rant over; so what do I have to offer that's so much better? Well you can "chuck" the calorie counter and forget the calculator and get back to just applying some common sense. Now let's be honest here, do you really think you are going to benefit from eating French fries, potato chips, nachos, cakes, cookies, doughnuts, cheese burgers, etc.? (and what does "etc." mean, well just about any of the processed foods that are fried in their production).
In fact if we avoided pretty much ALL the processed foods, you wouldn't be far off a very good start to an effective diet plan that would yield lasting results.
But, and here's the bad news, you have to put in some exercise. It can be any activity that gets your body moving and your system turning over, but you have to do something more than just watch what you eat. So find something you will probably like doing because you want to feel inclined to do it more and more, not dread, or have to drag yourself to whatever it is. For example, if you like the golf idea go for that, and bear in mind that it seems to be true that when we get better at something we like to do it more, so if you fancy golf but are not yet very good, be patient and keep at it because as soon as you get better, it gets awfully easy to show up and play.
Naturally, for me, swimming is a great choice and just getting in there and swimming laps sets the slimming and slenderizing process in motion. I don't know anyone who has "thickened-up" by swimming. Ladies, want slimmer ankles? Get on down to the pool and do a little legs-only with the kickboard. It works!
So, as I said, try to find an activity that is going to lead to an increase in your participation. Heaven forbid, you might actually enjoy it!
About The Author
Gordon Black is a world-ranked Master swimmer and Canadian national record holder. A member of the British swim team in the late '60s, after thirty years out of the pool, last year Gordon returned to competitive swimming in the Masters forum. He offers an online weight loss, fitness and motivational coaching service through his web site http://www.gordonblack.com where his competitive comeback is chronicled. He is currently working on a book based on his own weight management and fitness system.
shuttle to Midway Beardstown .. Lockport Chicago limo O’HareWhat is the relationship between intake of nutrition and metabolism... Read More
You may not like what I'm about to say, but... Read More
The very first thing you want to do before you... Read More
Don't get discouraged. I, too, have found myself in this... Read More
Your brain has this really interesting system that is kind... Read More
With the popularity of low carb diets such as Atkins,... Read More
Diets, diets, diets... every where you go, anything you read... Read More
Do you compete in sports for weight loss or fat... Read More
Dumping syndrome is an effective result of the gastric bypass... Read More
There are as many reasons you've given yourself to eat... Read More
Are you one of the 90 million Americans who are... Read More
These treadmill weight loss tips are a great way to... Read More
So you're overweight, "fat"--to be honest--and you want to start... Read More
If you want to find a way to lose weight... Read More
As a weight loss mentor it never ceases to amaze... Read More
Obesity and fast foods - there's little doubt about the... Read More
Fat Burners refer to the hundreds of products on the... Read More
Not so resolved on that "New Year's Resolution" to be... Read More
If you find this article helpful, please forward it to... Read More
Many gastric bypass patients report melon to be one of... Read More
1. CUT THE SIMPLE CARBS.It's unfortunate that the majority of... Read More
Hoodia Gordonii a cactus plant found thousands of miles away... Read More
Obesity raises the risk of various types of cancer. And... Read More
Losing Weight quickly and easily has become one of the... Read More
We all know it's hard to begin losing weight, no... Read More
Green Bay Hummer H2 SUV rentals ..Acupuncture for weight loss is a modern application of this... Read More
1. Start Exercising first thing in the morning.As soon as... Read More
You and I know that getting plenty of support from... Read More
I've worked with hundreds of people who were interested in... Read More
I had lost nearly fifty pounds before anyone mentioned my... Read More
Mindfulness is all about paying attention. It's amazing what can... Read More
IntroductionObesity is the most common health problem facing children today.... Read More
1. Become aware of what you are eating.Before I started... Read More
Families who dine out with their loved ones who've had... Read More
Have you ever wondered why diet books always seem to... Read More
What's a Low Carb Diet Really Mean?When I hear low... Read More
Here's what to do if you want to wear that... Read More
How to Break the Weighing HabitFace it, if you weigh... Read More
Rules of day to day no longer apply as you... Read More
1. Quit snacking in between meals. Do not fall for... Read More
Do you tend to find your weight increases when you... Read More
Cellulite is a condition for which cures are commonly sought.... Read More
What is low carb?We've all heard about the Atkins diet... Read More
I was at the grocery store the other day, doing... Read More
"The sovereign invigorator of the body is exercise, and of... Read More
You've seen diet pill advertisements? You have read the testimonials... Read More
The human body is designed to run best on a... Read More
- Are your ideas of obesity and fat control based... Read More
To understand how surgical procedures aid the grossly overweight person... Read More
Building a Perfect Body for Body Perfect Fitness and Health... Read More
Weight Loss |