101 Ways to Lose Weight, Get in Better Shape and Stay That Way Forever!
By reading our materials, you have obviously gathered that we are proud proponents of a unique approach to low carb diets - by using an all natural ingredient Phase 2 Carb Blocker as a catalyst to both lose weight and better enjoy the process as you take off the pounds. We also advocate good and healthy eating habits and exercise for overall fitness. Which brings us to the beginning of a new series…”101 Ways to Lose Weight, Get in Better Shape and Stay That Way Forever!
We all know that you can’t change your age but you can and should change your fitness level - and that is more than just weight loss, though that is perhaps the most logical place to begin. Many say that America today has never been “fatter” and out of shape while some are of the opinion that more than any other time in history, people are all working toward getting the best and healthiest body possible. The health and fitness industries are making billions of dollars every year on weight loss supplements, fitness equipment, gyms, and special diets. If you watch TV or read magazines, there is always some intriguing commercial asking for money to help you get into shape.
While many of these options are good and healthy, others you should stay as far away from as possible. Recently, a professional baseball player died at the age of 23. In his locker, a bottle was discovered containing Ephedrine. The FDA just issued a warning that people need to heed.
If you are motivated or trying to gain the motivation to get healthy and stay that way, and if you have made a commitment to take care of your body, both internal and external, it is critical to your overall health that you do it the right way. Here are some tips for both health and fitness that will help you lose weight, discover ways to maintain a better healthy lifestyle, and be in the best shape of your life – all the smart way!
This is the first in many installments of tips - yes, at least 101 (if not a few more) tips that will focus on health, herbal supplements, weight loss, dieting, rest, and everything you need to know about taking care of your body on the inside.
We will also give you tips and ideas about fitness, which brings benefits both aesthetically (losing weight, and toning up) as well as emotionally - your self image and confidence level - because you frankly feel better about yourself. You’ll read fitness tips that concerning weight lifting, running, sports, walking, things you can do to enhance, tone, and build muscle.
HEALTH and Weight Loss Ideas, Tips, and Conclusions…
First, we will start out with Health:
1. Consider Acupuncture
The use of acupuncture dates back more than 2,000 years. This is a traditional medicine of Japan, China, and other Eastern countries. The use of acupuncture is beneficial in that it stimulates areas of the body that have a direct correlation to internal organs. By placing fine needles into specific points, the body is encouraged to promote natural healing, improve function, and provide an overall boost to your system. When these needles are inserted, they go into Meridians, which are channels somewhat like streams within the body. Just as there might be a boulder sitting in a stream blocking the flow of water, it can be the same for the channels of blood in your system. Acupuncture helps to remove these obstacles by providing stimulation, thus improving health.
2. Biofeedback - for interesting insight
Biofeedback is used to help reduce blood pressure, muscle tension, heart rates, brain activity, and other bodily functions. Biofeedback is a painless system that is hooked up to your body and then through electrical signals received from tightening of your muscles, you would be able to receive those signals by a light telling you that you are tightening your muscles. This in turn trains you to be aware of when you are bringing on stress and to help you identify when you need to relax your body. Biofeedback is very successful and can be used for migraine headaches, chronic pain, high blood pressure, epilepsy, and much more, which can occur when you tense up.
3. Oh Yes - Therapeutic Massage
You might be thinking what does getting a massage do for my health other than to make me feel good. Actually, therapeutic massage has many benefits. For example, it can help alleviate pain, reduce stress, and promote good health. When a person gets a therapeutic massage, they are actually getting the benefit of function improvement with circulatory, muscular, skeletal, nervous systems, lymphatic, and can even help the body heal after an illness or injury. Depending on what the specific health issue, there is a Swedish Massage, which is a more relaxing massage good for headaches, back stress, and muscle cramps, Pressure Point Therapy, helpful for some injuries as well as circulation problems, headache and muscle tension, insomnia, anxiety, and more. Finally, Sports Massage focuses on muscle groups used for different sports. Licensed masseuse can help with the issues mentioned as well as allergies, arthritis, asthma, carpal tunnel syndrome, depression, digestive disorders, myofascial pain, limited range of motion, sinusitis, and TMJ. The next time you tell someone you are going to get a massage, you can simply explain that it is for the benefit of your health.
4. Modify Your Schedule - Eat Less Later in the Day
Everyone knows, whether they want to admit it or not, reducing calories will help you to lose weight. However, just as you should reduce the calorie intake, you need to know when to eat. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and the one meal that should not be missed. Lunch should be healthy but a less than what you ate for breakfast. As you approach dinner, eat healthy but light. Avoid after dinner snacks or eating before bed!
5. Spicy, Saucy and yet still Healthy
Eating bland foods is boring, unsatisfying, and if that is what your diet consists of, more than likely, you will be off it shortly after you start. If you enjoy good tasting food, some sauces and spices can enhance your food while not adding calories to your food. The next time you grill meat, consider using one of these:
§ Reduced-salt Soy Sauce
§ Mustard
§ Salsa
§ Worcestershire Sauce
§ Vinegar (this comes in wonderful flavors)
§ Teriyaki Sauce
§ Tomato Sauce
§ Hot Sauce
Compiled by the Dr. R. Allan Bexton and the staff @ www.Intellinutrients.com. We strive to provide information that is useful, and practical and fits your busy schedule. You can read our lose weight fast FAQ page and gather helpful information on the The Ultimate Low Carb Diet WITHOUT the Low Carbs!
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