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From A Bicycle To A Custom Ferrari On The AutoBahn!
Everyone wants to either lose weight or maintain what they have so it is important to have an understanding of what is a realistic, this is a key element that will help you achieve your goals. If you set out to lose 10 pounds in one week then the chances are that you will give up from not achieving your goal or you will either not know what to do to maintain that weight loss or goal that you had. Even if you have already reached the point where you want to be then understanding just a few of these tips will help you in some way or another.
No matter where you are today, it is in my belief that we can all be better versions of yourselves if we know how and put forth the effort to do so. Regardless of what we may say to our friends or even just joking around, we all have this burning desire to be the best versions of ourselves and truthfully we al have the ability to do it. Imagine yourself right now as a bicycle but you have the ability to be Ferrari going as fast as you want on the autobahn.
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Do you care about your health? …..If so then you came to the right place.
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Exercise or Stretch Everyday And How To Put The Fork Down….Exposed
To start out with, it is best to learn a rhythm that best fits you but to always push yourself a little further each time to be able to obtain a better result. If you happen to have weights or a membership to a gym that is great but what I am suggesting is for you to learn your own body first. Meaning, why would you go to a gym or use weights to train when you most likely don’t have the proper form or the proper core muscles to aid you in working out? Be honest with yourself cause that is who you are really going to hurt, we all think that we can do something that we can’t really do. It’s in our nature to have a natural sense of confidence but it is better to have a strong sense of awareness.
If you have read any of my past articles on this site then you know that I am a fan of knowing your body and the best way to do that is by nature body weight exercises. You don’t need to add any weight to what you already have if you can’t even control that very well. For example, push ups, sit ups, squats, leg lunges, bike riding, pull ups, dips, jumping jacks, running, or even walking will help you learn exactly where you are and give you a good starting point to build a solid foundation.
Stretching is another key component in understanding your body and how it is reacting to whatever exercise that you are doing. If you workout then you should stretch, I recommend that you stretch before you get sore because the chances are that if you are working out at all then you will get sore but stretching will only aid you in not over doing yourself.
Personally I have added stretching for 5 to 10 minutes before each time that I exercise to keep me from getting tense and losing ambition to workout. It is ok to be sore from time to time because that shows that you are making progress but having your body get tense or even start to have muscle spasms can stop you from working out all together. This is the one of the leading factors of while I recommend to add stretching as part of your workout and develop a pattern.
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Now for the million dollar question, how to put the fork down. There have been many different studies done that all lead back to being mindful while you eat drastically reduces the amount of food that you eat resulting in you not over eating. When I say be mindful I mean, if you just do something as simple as setting your fork down after ever bite and chew that bite a little longer then you are more likely to eat 250 to 400 less calories in that sitting.
This may not seem like a lot of calories but think about if you do this at every meal then that starts to add up quickly so even something as taking you time with your meal and not over ordering can make to unwanted weight to shed off like butter.
I would also recommend staying away from eating breads, even whole wheat bread is very high in calories so in a nut shell…..No Breads
Drink more water, drinking more water rather than sodas or fruit juices is better for you all around as it reduces your appetite and doesn’t add any calories to meal. Here is a great video to give you a better understanding regarding proper nutrition and how it can beneift you…..If No Diet has Worked Then You Should Listen To This! Limited Time Offer
Not to say I agree with every thing this video has to say but they do bring up a few good points as far being mindful of what you are eating a few other ideas that you could try, they do bring up a few good points that I thought showing this video would aid in giving more ideas about reduced over eating.
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Sleep Off The Weight
Sleep can be just as important as stretching or your workout, if you do not get the proper amount of rest then your body can not rebuild itself which is a leading cause of fatigue. Shuteye is an important part of your diet and also when it comes to the way you look, feel, and perform. If you do not get enough sleep then it is more likely that you will be fatigued, being fatigued will make you more likely to over eat and to start to get cravings for foods that really have no added value to your body other than your own enjoyment. I am not saying that you shouldn’t enjoy the food you eat but if you don’t get enough sleep then you are more likely to eat junk food or foods high in sugar.
It is a proven fact that the proper amount of exercise along with getting the proper nutrition and getting enough rest is how we can achieve whatever goal you have for health and fitness. Being fit is not just about maintaining proper weight but is key to having enjoyment in a lot that we do whether it is spending time with your family and having the energy to do so or just something that you once enjoyed but can’t do anymore because you don’t seem to be as excited for life as you were back in your younger days.
Even if you are not old, we all have that point in life where we were at the top of our game but who says that you can’t get back their or even exceed that?
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The 30-30-30 Club
As far as the 30-30-30 club, it really breaks don to you getting the proper amount of protein in each meal or meal supplement such as a shake or snack. It is not only important to get 30 grams of protein but to understand what type of protein you are getting so that your body gets the best nutrients and the best time. Meaning that you don’t want to be eating a slow digestive protein such as casein protein the first thing in the morning, this type of protein is best taken an hour before bed so that your body can have the prolonged nutrient of this protein in a resting period of 6 to 8 hours.
30 grams of protein fro every meal in your day, 30-30-30 on is based upon a 3 course meal per day lifestyle which is common for some but not common for other, the point still applies to all….Protein is important.
The most important thing to know is to obtain the proper amount of protein at the proper time to get the best results. I wrote a great article to help you better understand the different types of protein and the best ones to take to get the best result.
Below is a direct link to that article which if you are serious about your health then is a must read.
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Thoughts and Feedback
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I hope you enjoy the site and please know that I have put this website together to aid everyone in the weight loss, fitness, and over health goals so I ask you to take a look around and if you have any questions or ideas that you would like to know more about then leave me a comment and I will be glad to help and keep in mind that I will be adding topics periodically to give the absolute best support to help people in their journey to coming healthier.
Thanks,
Shane
Hi Shane. Many thanks for this helpful article. I’m currently trying to lose some fat off my belly and your tips are very useful. I like the eating slowly and put fork down tips. Never know that eating slowly can reduce the amount of calories we consumed! That’s gold man. I’m totally gonna eat slowly after this.
I don’t really understand the 30-30-30 part. Does it mean we should eat 30 grams of protein in every meal i.e breakfast, lunch and dinner?
Isaac,
Great to hear from you, as far as the 30-30-30 topic. It is in regards to having 30 grams of protein per meal, most people eat 3 meals a day so 30 grams of protein per meal is ideal for those who are trying to build muscle or just lose weight. To better understand to the proper proteins that you should take at the proper time, I have provided a link to another one of my article that is very helpful in this matter.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope to hear back from you soon,
Shane
I love the bit where you talk about target setting.
I think that this is the most important thing about achieving any goal.
If you set highly unrealistic short-term targets, you will almost certainly give up. Where as if you set reasonable long-term targets, you will definitely have a better chance of achieving your goal.
I also did not know that there were so many different types of protein. I will definitely have to look out for this next time I am arranging my diet.
Thanks very much for the advice and all the best!
Mark,
Thank you for your interest in my article, I am so pleased to be able to help people from all walks of light and this is my true goal for starting this website.
Setting realistic goals for exercising and eating will help you have a better outcome and not give up on what your end goal is, you can have several small goals that lead up to your end goal and even adjust your goals as you go to get a better overall outcome.
Great to hear from you,
Shane
Hi there,
This is some great information and advice. I do also believe that the 2 elements of exercise and diet both have to work together in order for weight loss to occur.
I like that you brought up the idea that we trick ourselves into believing we are doing the right thing such as ‘It’s only a small piece of cake’ or ‘I will start my diet tomorrow’ or my most common one-‘It’s too cold / raining to walk’
We all know what we have to do, but doing it is the problem.
Paula,
Great to hear from you and yes it is easy for any of us to make up reasons not to do something especially when it comes to exercising and our diets but truthfully being healthy is what makes have the abilities in life to enjoy activities of any sort.
Thanks,
Shane
Hi Shane
Good post 🙂 I’ve shed 10 kg, halfway to my 20 kg goal. I’ve used weight watchers online program and it’s the best thing, even though I’ve used versions of their program before and failed. What you say about bread is so true.
I do eat bread but very carefully because I love it, but last night I ate too much and this morning I didn’t feel very well from the over eatting. I know it’s probably just a fluctuation but I try to avoid fluctuations like that. We were out and shared a platter of hors-d’oeuvres. I went for a couple of bread rolls with some grilled vegetables and dips but I think I will nibble on cheese next time.
Deb,
You are 100% correct when you say that bread and over eating any foods will cause an unhealthy adverse affect. You really have to ask yourself while eating, do I feel like I could still run a marathon or walk around the block and have energy?
If you feel like you can’t do much at all then chances are that you ate to much and if you continue that pattern then your body will adjust and allow you to eat more and more in each setting which just makes you gain more and more weight, before long it is out of control and it will be like going into culture shock just trying to lose one pound.
We really owe it to ourselves to watch how much we eat and what we eat, take supplements if needed but understand what you are eating and how if affects you.
Thanks,
Shane