I like that in this episode Jillian took the time with Michelle to get to the bottom of her emotional troubles. Michelle shared her feelings about how hard it was to be on a team with the mother who abandoned her years ago. Jillian tried to get Michelle to see her mom’s point of view. Dealing with your emotions is such a huge part in Losing Weight.
I realize the money option makes for interesting tv, but there should be no price worth the possibility of elimination. Jerry and Collen believed they could make their goal in time for the weigh in. With the statistics being pointed out to them they didn’t realize just how tough week two can be. They needed to remember the reason they are there is to lose weight and to stay at the ranch as long as possible. They have been given an awesome opportunity.
Most people who have over a 100 pounds to lose feel overwhelmed. They don’t know where to start. Here are a few basic rules to stay motivated and injury free.
First get your doctors ok. Then go slow and steady. Pick a level that feels good and you’ll be more likely to Exercise regularly.
Next keep it low impact. Less stress on joints helps to avoid injuries especially if you have a lot of weight to lose. Walking is easy, practical and great for your heart. Other options that are joint friendly would be swimming, cycling and ellipticals.
Inch up gradually - Start with 10 minutes 3 or 4 times a week, then increase your time by 5 minutes each week until you’re up to at least 30 minutes per session.
Listen to your body - Fatigue, slight breathlessness and muscle burning are normal. But gasping for air, dizziness, fainting or sharp pain are signals to stop exercising and check with your doctor.
With these basic steps you too can lose weight and gain a healthier body.
The Biggest Loser is back. This year there are 4 teams of parents and their children and 4 teams of husbands and wives. Because of the intense family dynamics being added into the mix, it will help Bob & Jillian get at the root of what has led these people to obesity and given them the tools to help them get healthy and lose weight. This year’s group are going to be interesting. I feel I really get connected with the contestants and their journeys. I end up rooting for them to believe in themselves, to give it everything they have, watching them appreciate and take advantage of the awesome opportunity to train with Bob and Jillian. This show is such a powerfully positive, inspirational show - it changes peoples lives. I love that Biggest Loser motivates people to believe in themselves. I am looking forward to watching this season . The breakthroughs, successes, and struggles will keep us all watching.
Do you diet on the sly? Do you feel you need to keep quiet when you’re trying to lose weight because of what your friends or family will say? Do you cringe at the sight of a restaurant menu, or go missing when you catch drift of yet another work birthday party? Those pesky pounds may be the ultimate nemesis, but friends who don’t support your efforts to eat healthy certainly don’t help either. To my surprise, many of us plot our diets in secret to avoid annoying glares and nagging altogether. (more…)
Smart people who wear pedometers burn more than 100 extra calories a day according to a recent research study. That’s means you could lose up to 12 pounds a year. Walkers who aimed for 10,000 steps a day netted 4 times as many steps daily as those who didn’t try for a specific number. Also the walkers that kept a daily log of their miles added an extra 1.25 miles, while those who didn’t keep track added less than a half mile. Lastly you need to be consistent. Regular wear is key to results.
After finishing my four month Walking challenge I learned that I walk more when I’m wearing my pedometer. It contiunally challenges me to strive for more. I did keep a log which is key to success. If you are not wearing a pedometer yet - give it a try. It will help you lose weight and become a healthier person.
On September 9th, TRX is going to be releasing a new training program, TRX Essentials: Flexibility. Flexibility is crucial to attaining your fitness goals whether you’re trying to lose weight, maintain general wellness, or simply make it through a long day at your desk pain free. TRX can improve your flexibility and help you reach that goal.
“The TRX can safely build greater flexibility. It doesn’t matter if you’re someone who is super flexible or someone has never stretched before,” says Mary Lou Schell, FA’s Manager of Education and Development. The TRX is a great tool to help you.
1. FUNCTIONAL FLEXIBLITY
The TRX is a functional tool that allows you to stretch your body using movements that mirror those you’ll use during strength and conditioning training.
2. INFINITE RESISTENCE/ASSISTANCE
The TRX enables infinite resistance or assistance to be applied while stretching on your own without the need for a partner to lend a hand.
3. MULTI-PLANE MOVEMENT
The TRX allows you to stretch in all three planes of movement that your body travels through in the real world.
4. SAVES TIME
When you own a TRX, getting and staying flexible is easy to achieve in just 15 minutes a day that you can also serve as your warm up.
Once you’ve read this series you’ll have a better understanding of stretching and how to integrate flexibility training into your program using the TRX. I have been very impressed with TRX since I started using it about 6 months ago. It gives you an amazing Workout and helps with your flexibility in the process.
You can lose almost four times more weight when you combine your Workout with a sensible diet. To fight hunger and energize your Workouts it is important to include fiber and protein. Research shows that protein helps with hunger and prevents the loss of metabolism revving muscle which is a common side effect in Weight Loss. Fiber fills you up faster so you eat less. Try this basic eating plan to maximize your Weight Loss while doing your Workout routine.
Stick to 1500 calories a day - If you weigh more than 200 pounds, increase to 1700 calories.
Eat every four hours - Going longer can wreak havoc on your blood sugar and leave you to making poor eating choices. An example would be a 400 calorie breakfast, 300 calorie lunch, 500 calorie dinner plus a 100 to 200 calorie snack.
Have 3 ounces of protein for lunch and dinner - Eat up to 4 ounces if you are on the 1700 calorie plan.
Watch snacks - Have a healthy snack at your high hunger times. You can eat them between any meals or after dinner.
Drink often - Staying hydrated helps keep your metabolism in high gear. Drink water, herbal or black tea.
Try implementing these basic rules in your life and see how much weight you too can lose.
The four month Walking challenge is over. I love that my husband’s place of employment decided to get serious about physical fitness. Regular Exercise helps people to lose weight and have healthier bodies which is what we all want. I think more places should do this to help an overweight nation. The challenge helped get people excited about Walking and even a little competitive.
Wearing a pedometer everyday is such a valuable tool. In addition to my Walking and running I was a little shocked at the mileage I put on just going through my day. Plus wearing the pedometer continually challenged me. I plan to continue wearing my pedometer even now that the challenge is over. Over four months I logged 829 miles and 1,616,913 steps. I never imagined the final number would be this high. It just goes to show Walking everyday and some persistence you can accomplish anything you want and be healthier while doing it.
It’s back-to-school time again, and many families are trying to figure out just what to pack in those school lunchboxes! Parents are wondering what foods their kids will eat, which ones offer the best nutrition, and which ones are affordable.
One of the most important lessons to share with our kids is about healthy eating. After all we know that obesity levels in school age children are the highest ever, and that healthy eating habits have been proven to contribute to higher rates of success in school age kids.
The classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich just got an upgrade! This year there is a new product on the shelf it is Naturally More Peanut Butter. This peanut butter features flaxseed for omega-3 essential fatty acids, omega-6, wheat germ for fiber and egg whites for lean protein. Naturally More easily differentiates itself from other natural peanut butters with the added benefits of omega-3, fewer calories, 25 percent more protein and 50 percent more fiber. (more…)
