Wednesday, April 3, 2013

What Time Is It?

Most of us don't desire dedicating a substantial amount of time working out or preparing healthy foods. With summer approaching, we are encouraged to spend more time worrying about our psychical appearance and having to bare more skin.  I read some interesting articles on simple ways to get ready for summer while not breaking the bank or wasting time on things that aren't benefitting us as much as we would like to think.

First, I want to address the constant myth that exercise is more important than eating healthy.  According to an article, studies show that calorie and fat intake is more responsible for losing weight than working off and burning calories.  Why is this?  It could be mainly because it is much easier to control calorie intake than it is to control how many you burn and to dedicate the time to do so.  It is kind of like making a mess.  It is much easier to make a mess than it is to clean it up again.  Food is a huge constant in our lives and something we can't function without.  Therefore, it only makes sense to fuel our bodies with the food that it deserves.  Studies show that the difference between being healthy and obese does not derive from laziness as much as calorie intake. [1]

Simply, the best ways to gain a better health and lose some weight is to stick to lean meats,  eat smaller, more frequent meals, stay hydrated, and try to eat bright colored, whole foods.

Above all advice, keeping a routine will be the most beneficial to your success!   Gradually repeat more reps and run more miles.  Start small and work your way up to the top.  In my attempts to get fit,  I have noticed that I only continue workouts and diets that I actually like. [2] I have learned that I like mixing up workouts that I do, but at the same time, it's comforting to have a fall-back workout like running to the elementary school and back.  this workout ensures that I will have results and I am used to it.  The weather is slowly becoming more appealing for exercise and summer fruits.  Try and make a habit of getting some kind of physical activity in.  Big or small, something is better than nothing!

1. Shy, Leta "Is Losing Weight More About Diet Than Exercise? New Study Says Yes"


2. Ragland, Matt "Seven Tips for Making Nutrition and Fitness Greater Priorities"

2 comments:

  1. You have some good content, and I think you limit your discussion nicely here (most of us versus all of us, for example). Now look at your frame. In paragraph 1, you mention that you read interesting articles. But we never see article titles or authors there or in the rest of the text. Use those specifics as a source touchstone. And use in-text citations instead of footnotes (per MLA or APA style). Finally, expand those references. Authors and titles are a good start, but we're still missing some data...

    Can you show by example how someone gradually repeats more reps and more miles?

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  2. This is the perfect time to post about summer dieting and exercising. It seems as though most people wait till the last minute to get in shape for the summer.By posting this your helping people get a kick start on dieting and exercise. The most important point you discuss is that exercise is more important than dieting. I like how you started a new paragraph to discuss this point. Even better adding a hyperlink to the article for readers. When discussing exercise you made a very good point that you have keep a routine. It's imperative that people know they can't just work out for a month and expect to maintain the results months later. I think you added great content to this post, but there are some things I wish you went in more detail with. For example,I would have liked some examples of exercise routines. Some readers may need help as to were to start or even expand their exercise routine. Another example I would have liked is examples of different diets. There are many diets out there some people don't know were to begin or which one suits them best.Lastly, I would have enjoyed examples of the best bright color foods, whole foods, and lean meat. When are certain whole foods and bright color foods in season?

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