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To Move or Not to Move…It’s a Natural Fix
by Jacqueline Larsen
Submitted: Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Are we missing a natural link to the epidemic of obesity that has hit our nation? It is a disease with no survivors. It starts with our youth and captures all age groups. Is it time we quit looking for a quick answer? We spend millions of dollars on weight loss products every year.
Think about this for a moment. If the millions of dollars spent on products had solutions to weight loss, fat would be gone. The answer is within your reach and it takes your commitment, discipline, and moving. There are a number of definitions of the word “move,” some of which are:
To change position
To follow a specified course
To start off
To exhibit great activity
To initiate action
To change the position of the scale in your bathroom you will need to remove 3500 calories to lose one pound.
To follow a specified course you can push yourself away from the table and go on a walk that will break a sweat.
To start off your lifestyle, drink water. Water is an important beverage that can change the way you not only look but the way you feel. Our bodies consist of more than 70 percent water, our brains more than 75 percent, our blood 80 percent and the liver 96 percent. If you want to remove weight from your body, water will aid the liver in fat metabolism and turn your fat into energy. How much water should you consume? Physicians recommend 13 cups a day for men and 9 cups a day for women. Remember that activity will demand a greater level of hydration. A rule of thumb is never be thirsty.
To exhibit great activity start moving at a speed that will keep you safe. Just like an infant, you cannot walk until you crawl. The first step to any activity is a physician consultation.
If the light is green, start moving. Take one step at a time. Before you know it you will be removing fat from your body. Moving burns calories. A calorie used is a calorie gone.
As you gain confidence, increase your activities and search out movements that add variety to your life. Gather family and friends and exhibit great activity.
Have fun and be fun!
When you’ve mastered activities that benefit your cardiovascular system, become knowledgeable in strength training. The importance of strength training cannot be overlooked.
Between the ages of 20 and 50, the average individual will remove 15 pounds of muscle and gain over 30 pounds of fat as a result of the decrease in metabolism association in muscle loss.
Finally, initiating action is necessary but you also need balance. Implementing disciplines such as Yoga or Tai Chi will give you the rest you need.
You have successfully removed those unpleasant habits from your life and moved toward a healthy lifestyle. The many dollars you’ve saved on quick fixes will handsomely collect interest in the bank. In addition, a healthier you will save sick dollars.
Get off your chair and move. The life you save will be your own.
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