Diet And Exercise - Basic Needs Of Healthy Life-Style

John Goldman asked:


Diet and exercise are two phenomenons which go hand in hand, resulting in weight loss. It is a common misconception of many people regarding weight loss that only exercise or only diet would help them lose weight. However, this is a completely baseless misconception. What really helps you to be fit, and lose weight in the process in complete dedication and sincerity in daily workouts and a control on your taste buds.

Diet and exercise are two such factors, which each and everybody should practice daily. Of course, we want to treat out body with love, care and the occasional pampering too, so It won’t really harm you body, if you just indulge into your favorite ice cream or chocolate pudding once in a while. However,. You should choose healthier options in food, which would satisfy your cravings, at the same time, keep a check on the intake of calories.

Exercise is on factor, which extremely essential, highly beneficial and a must not only if you want to lose weight, but also top keep yourself healthy, fit and lithe over the years.

The Right Diet



Eve though, dieting seems like quite a tough option, it’s effective and easy to follow in reality. People generally seem to think that dieting consists if lesser portions of food, and starving yourself. This is completely inaccurate, as dieting consists of switching over to healthier foods, and consuming healthier stuff daily. Going vegetarian is the new trend that people seem to follow.

Beauties and fitness freaks claim vegetarianism to be the secret of their youthful and fit bodies. Going the veggie way cuts down the intake of fats, and carbohydrates from your body. Also, the greens that are consumed by the veggies work wonders for the human body. No only does it trim you up, but also imparts a glowing face, and youthful zest in you.

You should eat smaller portions more frequently, for e.g., you should eat five to six times a day, and keep munching on healthy food throughout the day. This increases your rate of metabolism, and keeps you fit. One should consume at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables in one day.

You should follow a strict pattern of meals, and try and follow it regularly. Always remember- Have breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper. This means that you should have a heavy breakfast, to keep you energized and activated throughout the day.

Diet And Exercise



While one solely concentrates and practices dieting, the right amount of exercise cannot be ignored. Working out gives you higher and faster results, and is beneficial for your fitness in the long run. Walking daily for at least half an hour or jogging helps you increase your fat burning capacity, and helps you fight ageing. You should make it a daily habit, to work out, and eat healthy, which would truly be what your body needs and deserves. Diet and exercise are the way to live your life to the fullest.

10 Tips to Help you Get your Health and Fitness Regime Back on Track

Liz Harper asked:


Procrastination - The Arch Enemy of Success

The majority of us do it at some point in our life… and hey, some of us might do it every day… procrastination has a way of finding its way into many corners of our life.

At home it usually happens around housework… “I’ll take the rubbish out after the footy” or “I’ll wash up in the morning”…

When it comes to exercise, the excuses are endless… “I’ll exercise after work”… then after work, it’s “oh I feel a bit tired… I’ll exercise in the morning”… then after going to bed too late and sleeping through the alarm, you repeat the procrastination game.

Sometimes the excuses are more elaborate… “I need to buy a new pair of sneakers first and if I’m doing that I should probably book an appointment with the podiatrist to check if I’ll need orthotics”.

But if you are serious about your Health and Fitness, then you must overcome procrastination. Below are ten (10) tips to help you get your Health and Fitness regime back on track.

1. Make sure you set yourself realistic goals. If you work a 55hr week, have a 1-2hr daily commute to/from work, plus family responsibilities, it might be a little bit unrealistic to expect yourself to go to the gym for 1hr, 6 days a week. Chances are, you’d be lucky to get there twice and the remaining four days would be guilt-ridden. Often this will make you abandon the idea of exercise completely.

It is important that EVERY exercise experience is positive. A better approach might be to allocate one gym day per week initially, and a 20 minute walk in your lunch break on another day. It is better to start off with smaller, achievable exercise goals and build up slowly until you are getting 150min/week of cardiovascular exercise.

2. Schedule Your Workout times in your diary or on your calendar. Scheduling workouts at a similar time and on set days can develop a routine. This allows others to learn your routine so they can work around it too. Once it’s in your diary, you treat it as you would any other appointment.

It is important to schedule exercise at a time when you’re most likely to do it. Don’t schedule it into times where you are likely to be too tired or hungry. Personally I find that exercising in the morning is best because you reduce the chance of “not being able to fit in exercise” later.

3. Get an exercise buddy. Find someone else of a similar fitness level to train with, and who is expecting you to meet them at a certain time and place, and then you are more likely to commit to training times that you’ve scheduled in your diary.

4. Get a Personal Trainer. A personal trainer is an even more committed version of the exercise buddy. A personal trainer is an appointment in your diary, that in some cases you will have to pay for even if you miss the session… this can be a great incentive to make sure you turn up! The advantage of a personal trainer is that you don’t need to think of the exercises yourself and you are more likely to train harder than if you were doing it on your own.

5. Document Your Progress. This is a great way to stay motivated. If you regularly review your progress and can easily see your improvements, you’ll be motivated to keep going.

6. Reward yourself regularly. Bribes work with kids… why not you? If you make the bribe good enough, you’d be surprised what you might do. Try getting a group of friends together with similar fitness goals and “pool together” for a super prize! Or buy yourself some new clothes whenever you reach a weight loss goal…Whatever works.

7. Bargain with yourself… say you’ll just do 5 minutes. You might not feel like exercising, but tell yourself that you’ll start your program and only do 5 minutes and then if you still don’t feel like doing it you’ll stop. Most times you’ll finish your program.

8. Take the approach that every bit counts. Incidentals count… hide the remote control! Make yourself take the stairs… park the car further away at the shops or at appointments… get off the bus or train one stop earlier… take the kids to the park and chase them around…or try getting up off the couch every ad break and move around (e.g. march on the spot or do pushups etc)

9. Choose exercise activities that fit with your lifestyle. If you are a busy mum with 3 kids under 3, it is unlikely that you can get to the gym 5 days a week. Similarly, if you are a corporate executive working a 60 hr week and commuting it is also unlikely that you’ll head to the gym straight after work at 8pm each day.

So pick exercise activities and times that fit with your lifestyle. A busy mum might be better off combining her exercise time with activities that include the kids. Pushing the pram off-road (i.e. not on pathways or the road) is an excellent workout for new mums. Or just chase the kids around for an hour at the park. It is also important for kids to learn that exercise is a part of daily life. Exercising as a family can have a very positive affect on family dynamics… like one of the sayings goes… the family that plays together – stays together.

10. Pick activities that are fun. There are so many forms of exercise; you should be able to choose something that you find enjoyable. For example, you might love looking at houses, so walk through a neighborhood full of great houses. Or ride a bike along the beachfront. Or swim or dance… Whatever you enjoy – do it!

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HEALTH FOR ALL

JustBeConfident asked:

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A Healthy Life Style With Natural Supplements

Groshan Fabiola asked:


Each stage in our life has its own specific manifestations, as far as our state of health is concerned. Everyone knows that, as we grow older, certain functions of our bodies weaken. As much as we may try to accept the fact that the aging process is irreversible and these changes are normal, we still find them quite difficult to cope with. After all, everyone likes to be in good shape and able to perform all sorts of activities. But problems like decreased stamina and strength, sexual problems, fat increase, insomnia, hair loss, etc. occur gradually and without even knowing it, and we are suddenly faced with the urge of solving them as quickly and as naturally as possible. Fortunately, the medical world comes to our rescue with continual research, and the discoveries of recent years can make a great difference. The only condition is that we stay informed and up to date with the most recent results of studies being performed all over the world. The scientific world has experienced significant progress over recent years, due to technological development. This is how scientists have discovered that it is possible for us to keep our bodies functioning normally and fight the aging process by using natural supplements that replace the hormones and substances that our bodies no longer produce from a certain age on, or that stimulate the secretion of such hormones.

Insomnia is a problem that many people experience, especially after the age of forty. While the causes of insomnia may be multiple, the solution is fairly simple, as this condition is related to a hormone called melatonin that our body produces naturally. Melatonin is a hormone that is produced by the pineal gland situated in the brain and is responsible for the inducement of the sleep cycle. The gland functions normally when it secrets melatonin at nightfall and stops secreting at daybreak. However, from a certain age on, the normal production of melatonin starts being held back and this is the point when insomnia problems occur.

We all know that a good night sleep is responsible for the reinvigoration of our mind and body and that it can keep us focused and alert during the day. In a similar way, lack of sleep translates into serious risks that our bodies are subjected to. The immune system will be weaker, and the state of irritation and lethargy will become more dominant. But the problem can be remedied easily. We are talking about melatonin supplements, which can be administered in the form of pills, and which will do a lot more than help you sleep, as melatonin has other benefits as well, such as ensuring a balanced diet. Melatonin supplements are produced both naturally and synthetically. Before opting for either of them, you should consult with your physician.

A problem that most men are faced with in time is the decreased level of testosterone in their bodies. This too can be remedied with the help of natural supplements. Testosterone supplements are recommended for men of all ages and for different purposes. For instance, young men can take testosterone pills to enhance the development of their muscle mass, while older men use testosterone supplements to raise their hormone levels.

The androgenic effects of testosterone are well known. This hormone is responsible for the development of male sex organs, facial hair growth and voice deepening. But at this stage, our bodies produce testosterone naturally. It is the anabolic effects of testosterone that most men are interested in and for which they decide to add testosterone supplements to their diet. These anabolic effects include growth promotion, muscle building, bone strengthening, sex life rejuvenation, and an improved physical performance.

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MatthewPawlina asked:

Health care is increasingly expensive and rising costs are a concern for most people.

Funding long-term care needs planning the US Health Department Statistics indicates that almost 10 million people in the US will require Home Health Care. And costs of care are rising each year. To cover health related contingencies people need to protect themselves with insurance that pays for home health care.

1. Well before retirement plan for any contingencies that may arise in old age. Plan on being independent in every way and put in place a rock solid financial plan.

2. Consult a retirement planning expert or insurance expert and find out the advantages and disadvantages of insurance that pays for long-term home care.

3. Surf the internet and read articles and tips on home health care and how to protect yourself financially.

4. Study your existing health policy and try and get a insurance policy that covers all aspects not covered by health care. Long term or home care becomes essential with injuries, serious illnesses, and old age.

5. Before investing in an insurance policy that covers home health care find out what in actuality the policy will cover and be sure to read the fine print. Any clauses you don't understand ask the insurance agent or company for clarifications.

6. Buy a comprehensive policy that will meet your needs. Choose a policy that covers nursing home care, home care, and has a rider that covers expenses incurred by family during the illness like costs of food or transport to and from hospitals. Choose the coverage intelligently.

7. Find out whether the policy you are purchasing is tax qualified or non-tax qualified. When an insurance policy is tax qualified you can deduct premiums as medical expense up to the set limit.

8. When purchasing a policy think about aspects like inflation find out all about inflation protection and higher daily benefit rate. Choose wisely depending on your age, gender, family health tendencies and so on.

9. Buy home health care insurance from financially sound companies. Check aspects like independent financial ratings from sources like A M Best Company or Fitch Investors Services.

10. Practice preventive health care and take good care of your health by eating balanced meals, exercising daily and getting regular health checks.

Home health care covers a whole gamut of services: nursing care, doctors visits, companionship, light housekeeping, as well as meal preparation. While government services too provide for home care the regulations are extensive and the system cannot cover many cases. Home health care can also cover occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and skilled nursing. Home health care is concerned with the medical needs of patients. Home health care funding is covered by leading insurance companies as well as Medicare, Medicaid, the Older Americans Act, the Veteran's Administration, and more.