October 24th, 2008 — Weight Loss Journal, carnivals
The holidays are coming.... The goose is getting fat... Please takes some pounds of my fat. This holiday season we are going to lose weight not gain.
I am excited and proud to announce the first ever Carnival of Weight Loss... Next week's Halloween edition will be hosted here, but if you are interested in hosting an upcoming edition please email me at kevin at Weightladder dot com... While there was some spam submitted, The quality of the submissions was outstanding...
Welcome to the October 25, 2008 edition of carnival of weight loss.
Editor's Picks:
FitBuff presents 8 Healthy Eating Tips to Survive This Holiday Season posted at 3rd Chance Fitness Blog, saying, "If you can remember to stick to these 8 simple healthy eating tips, especially during the holiday cheer, then you just might end up..."
myln presents 9 Benefits of treadmill training posted at ManageYourLifeNow.com, saying, "If your goal is good health, fitness and weight loss, then running on the treadmill is no disadvantage. When you burn a calorie on the treadmill is the same as a calorie your burn in any other activity. Your cardiovascular ability is improved at the same pace regardless if you are running on the treadmill, outside in the street or in the arena."
Amber presents Girl Healthy: Save Money, Be Healthy posted at Girl Healthy.
Alan H. Wayler, PhD presents Weight Loss: Possible Explanation for Obesity-Related Insulin Resistance posted at A Weight Lifted.
CJ presents The Consequences of Emotional Eating and How to Stop posted at 143 Pounds.
Other Awesome Posts:
Eric Twitty presents The Only Diet Plan You Will Ever Need posted at You Can Achieve Success!.
Weight Loss Journal presents How to Get Motivated And Stay That Way posted at Weight Ladder, saying, "It is a lot easier to stick with a diet plan when you are motivated, but for many, that is easier said than done."
Kara-Leah Grant presents How to eat an optimum diet for maximum energy vibration | Prana Flow NZ posted at Prana Flow NZ, saying, "Explore an intuitive approach to dieting, strengthening your connection to your body's needs and honouring it's requirements."
Israel presents High Bad Cholesterol (LDL), But No Diabetes posted at Fat Man Unleashed dot com.
Eric Twitty presents Walking for Weight Loss posted at You Can Achieve Success!.
Patricia Mullan presents For Healthy Eating & Healthy Weights, Eat Fat posted at A Weight Lifted.
Carol Solomon presents EFT Weight Loss: The 60-Second Technique That Stops Food Cravings posted at Lose Weight Now . . . Stay Slim Forever, saying, "Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a natural quick technique to stop food cravings and the emotions that drive them."
Patricia Turner presents 5 Free Kettlebell Video Sites - EKG Classes posted at EKG Classes.
Margaret Garcia presents Give your Children the Gift of Good Health - Radiology Technician Schools posted at Radiology Technician Schools.
Nancy Miller presents Bitter Pill to Swallow – Antidepressants and Weight Gain - Becoming A Radiologist posted at Becoming A Radiologist.
South Beach Steve presents How Will Things Change When I Lose Weight? posted at Log My Loss.
pnreddy presents 6 Of Your Favorite Things That Are Secretly Making You Fat posted at Fitness Health Zone.com.
Aparna presents Kapalabhati Pranayam posted at Beauty & Personality Grooming.
BoH presents Fat Chance! posted at buddha of hollywood.
Not Awesome Posts:
If you submitted a post and it is not above it was either because I thought it was spam or you submitted more than one post. There is another carnival next week...
That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of carnival of weight loss using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.
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September 3rd, 2008 — Weight Loss Journal, exercise, injury
So much focus is given to warming up for exercise, that the cool down period at the end of a workout is generally ignored. If you are not taking the time to do this after each and every workout, you can experience muscle soreness and it can be difficult to stick to an exercise routine as a result. Cooling down is not complicated, and does not take that much time. No matter how tight your schedule is, fitting in a cool down is an essential part of any workout.
How do you cool down? Here are some tips to get you started.
The ideal cooling down period is anywhere from three to ten minutes, depending on how strenuous your workout was. You can actually incorporate it into your workout very easily, especially if you are running or doing aerobics. One of the best cool downs is simply to walk for three to five minutes at a normal pace, allowing your body and heart rate time to recover.
The key to the proper cool down is making sure that it mirrors the exercise that you just did. This will help you target the muscles that you were just working and make the cool down period much more effective. As an example, let’s say that you just ran a mile at a pretty good pace. For the last five minutes, you could gradually slow down to a jog, and then a trot, and then finally a walk. You will have integrated all of that cool down process right into your run and you’ll be reaping all the benefits.
If your exercise routine is more aerobic in nature, it is also easy to find ways to cool down that mirror what you were just doing. As you get towards the end of your routine, gently slow down your movements and draw them out just a bit. Incorporate a few stretches and slowly bring your workout to a halt.
Here’s a good way to look at the art of cooling down. Let’s say that you are driving a car. Would you rather slam on the brakes and come to a screeching halt, or slow down gradually and come to a nice, slow, full stop? Your body is no different. If you suddenly stop exercising, you will be inflicting exercise “whiplash,” on to your body.
Instead of slamming to a full stop, gradually coast until you naturally come to a stop. This will make a huge difference in how you feel post-workout as well as how you feel the next day. Before we end, there is a final step of the cooling process that is usually overlooked.
It is important to replenish what your body lost during exercise. This means drinking some water, room temperature or slightly colder is usually best, to get your fluid levels back up. You may even need to eat a healthy snack, especially if your blood sugar fell during exercise. By coasting to a halt and stopping to refuel, your body will definitely reap the rewards of a proper cool down.
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July 23rd, 2008 — exercise
Although most of us recognize that we have to stretch before we exercise there is a lot of confusion out there about how to actually go about it. If you’re not stretching the right way, you could actually be setting yourself up for an injury. Here are some great tips on how to stretch properly and get warmed up for your next workout.
1. Develop a routine.
Your stretching exercises should take about twenty minutes. It may seem like a lot, but that is about the time needed to get completely warmed up. If you are taking an exercise class that has a built-in warm up section, you probably won’t have to do quite this much, but it is important to develop a 20 minute routine of stretches. You may need to consult with a personal trainer, since there are many disciplines that will require a different type of stretching. For example, the stretches for someone that is going to go lift weights will be slightly different from someone that will be running on a treadmill.
2. Never rush.
Stretches are not hard and fast, you’ve got to take your time and work into them. Start off very slowly and gradually increase your pace. It is best to really use that twenty minutes to get your muscles warmed up and your tendons flexing properly. If you are mostly sedentary, it may take a little bit longer at first to get everything working the right way. Take the time that it takes and don’t worry about taking too long. You are still moving around and burning calories, so it’s not taking away from your exercise routine.
3. Hold your stretches.
When you go into a stretch position, you can’t immediately snap out of it. Hold each stretch exercise for a count of ten seconds. One thing that is vital to remember here is that you should never, ever bounce. A stretch is a fluid movement, not a bouncing one. Bouncing is definitely a great way to cause an injury and harm your muscles. Try breathing slowly to help you reduce the urge to bounce.
4. Burning is bad.
If you feel burning or pulling during your stretches, you may not be doing them properly. While it is normal to feel a little pull as you get warmed up, too much is a sign that your body isn’t ready for that particular stretch yet. Start by running in place for a few minutes to get your blood pumping and your muscles ready. Then you can start your other stretches. If at any time you feel a burn or actual pain, stop and return to your resting position. Working through pain is never recommended.
5. Don’t forget you have two sides.
One of the most common mistakes made in stretching is failing to stretch both sides of your body adequately. We all have a side that we favor and a side that is not as flexible. Focus on both and make sure you do the exact same stretches for both sides, for the exact same amount of repetitions. This will help your entire body get warmed up the right way and help prevent injuries.
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May 9th, 2008 — Meals, exercise, goals, healthy eating, medicine, motivation, weigh in
After 3 weeks on the Jumpstart Medicine medically assisted weightless program I have lost 30 pounds... Which is above my expectations... I highly recommed Jumpstart. I have a special offer for anyone in wanting to try Jumpstart in Redwood City or Mountain View: $25 off your first visit (just print it and bring it to your appointment). I had hoped for an initial rapid weight loss and in deed I lost an incredible 22lbs in the first 10 days. After a minor disappointment last week (only three pounds), I am back to what I expect to be able to lose on a weekly basis from here on out: 5lbs.
Here is a graph of my weight loss (if you are reading this in the future this graph will have updated for future weigh ins as well)... Clicking the image will open to a larger image.
I achieved 50% of my 10 pound goal. The doctor thinks 5 lbs a week is a very good weight loss rate for me and as such I will fall in line...
My goal for every week from here to the end of my journey is 5 lbs. I have a stretch goal of exceeding 5 lbs, but I fully expect to be able to maintain the 5lb a week pace... With the help of the MIC Injection and the Phentermine, my hunger is in check for perhaps the first time in my life. I really do enjoy excising via competitive sports (golf, volleyball, basketball) and I also enjoy swimming... With summer coming up I might be able to exceed the 5lb weekly mark as my opportunity for swimming will pick up with the warmer weather...
Stay tuned... This site will be ramping up shortly to provide much much more while still tracking my journey down the weight ladder.
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