The
world of weight loss and fitness is certainly vast,
and you can absolutely get lost in the thousands of easy
effortless and costly useless ads if not careful.
Let's clear the air about the various myths and false statements
regarding our health and fitness that have clearly muddied
the waters for most people.
What I want to stress in particular is
that there is no magic answer, potion, or diet pill that
is going to make everything better. The ad on TV where the
pretty woman says, "It’s easy. You’ll love
it", is appealing to our need for instant gratification
with no effort.
We do not want to hear the facts so we continue to look
for the instant solution. If there were a magic
diet pill, or diet plan, over 60% of the population would
not be overweight, in spite of spending over $15
billion annually on diet products.
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The Weight Loss and Fitness Commitment show that
claims that teach you shortcuts on how to drop 30 pounds in 30
days are improbable at best and unhealthy at worst.
That claim is water loss pure and simple.
You do the math: 1 pound of fat = about 3500 calories 30 pounds
of fat = 105,000 calories. To lose 30 pounds of fat in 30 days
you would need to reduce caloric intake by about 105,000 calories
or about 3500 per day. If you are eating 3,000 calories a day
now, that might be tough. OK you say I'll exercise it off. 1 hour
on a stationary bicycle running at an average over 20 miles an
hour burns about 400 calories. Meaning to burn 3,500 calories
a day on the bike, you'd need to ride it for about 9 hours.
If you are looking for a quick fix, you will
continue to be frustrated about health and fitness.
However, if you are tired of feeling
fatigued and know for sure that you are ready to make
a solid commitment to your own health and mind, Living to Be Younger
can act as a guide. It is my hope that you will read each page
with an open mind and a willingness to make some changes that
will enable you to break out of your rut.
First, lose the idea that there
is a magic diet pill or supplement that will transform your body
to a svelte shape. Losing weight requires that you expend more
calories than you ingest—plain and simple. This means that
you must get up and moving at least three to five days per week,
for at least 30 minutes each session. If you were considerably
overweight, it would be ideal to aim for at least five workout
sessions per week. Always consult with your physician before embarking
on any new exercise plan.
Second, take a good look at what you are putting
in your mouth on a daily basis. Aim for natural foods that are
high in vitamins and minerals, fibre, protein, and complex carbohydrates.
Limit your intake of foods high in saturated fats, sodium, refined
sugars, and preservatives.
When you take the Living to Be Younger Challenge,
you will find that your zest for life is not gone—it has
just been hiding.
Congratulations on taking this first step towards a healthier
you.
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