Nike Training Club

It's summer! Been feeling fat lately after eating a lot of frozen, junk, boxed food. Gotta stay fit! I decided to check out the app store and download this Nike App. It's free and I must say, it's pretty cool. Only did one workout so far haha. Wish me luck in the future though!

Back!

After a long vacation, I'm back to blogging!

Happy Father's Day!

Just wanted to make this post for all the fathers out there.
Happy Father's Day.

Weight Lost Facts - VI

The Myth of the Fat Burning Zone

One thing we know is that exercising at lower intensities will use more fat for energy. This basic premise is what started the theory of the 'fat burning zone,' or the idea that working in a certain heart rate zone (around 55 to 65 of your maximum heart rate) will allow your body to burn more fat.

Over the years, this theory has become so ingrained in our exercise experience that we see it touted in books, charts, websites, magazines and even on cardio machines at the gym. The trouble is that it's misleading. Working at lower intensities isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it won't burn more fat off your body unless you're burning more calories than you're eating. One way to increase your calorie burn is to exercise at higher intensities.

Does this mean that, if you want to burn more fat, you should avoid low intensity exercise? Not necessarily. There are some specific things you can do to burn more fat and it all starts with how and how much you exercise.

Weight Loss - Fact V

The idea that "not eating enough" causes the body to stop losing weight because it goes into "starvation mode" is a popular myth among dieters.


Restricting calories during weight loss lowers metabolism because the body becomes more efficient, requiring fewer calories to perform the necessary daily functions for survival. Consequently, this can slow (but not stop) the anticipated rate of weight loss.

  It is unclear as to whether the relationship between reduced caloric intake and a lower metabolism follows a straight path or becomes more pronounced the greater the caloric reduction. Some studies have found no significant reduction in metabolism until the caloric restriction is quite large (e.g. 800 calories or less per day).Others suggest a linear relationship with small reductions in metabolism accompanying small reductions in caloric restriction, with the gap increasing as the caloric deficit is enlarged.

While there is no biologic evidence to support the "starvation mode" myth, there may be behavioral reasons why weight loss stops when calories are severely reduced. Over-restriction of calorie intake, known as high dietary restraint is linked to periods of overeating, hindering successful weight loss.

Weight Loss - Before and After Fakes?

Anyone seen those before and after photos from a weight loss program? Do you believe they're real? I'm always skeptical about those photos. Never really trusted them...

The only photos I do trust are the photos from The Biggest Loser. Awesome.

Weight Loss - Fact IV

Getting fit doesn’t have to be difficult. There are a lot of complicated exercise programs and fad diets out there that only confuse you and actually make getting fit harder than it has to be. The following are some quick steps to starting and maintaining a simple fitness and health program.

1. Exercise
A Simple exercise program must follow some basic principles. It must provide a combination of cardiovascular, muscle endurance and flexibility exercises.  No need to use free weights or complicated machine, unless you enjoy those types of exercises.
2. Diet
A simple diet should include foods consisting of lean protein and complex carbohydrates. Try to eat smaller meals more often. Instead of 3 large meals, try 6 smaller meals. You can eat at your regular times for breakfast, lunch and dinner just eat smaller portions of the right foods. You would then add a morning snack, afternoon snack and an evening snack. Don’t make the evening snack too heavy. By eating smaller meals more often you will feel hungry less often resist the urge to snack on bad foods.
By eating the right foods your meals will also be more filling and provide more energy. Avoid high fat foods and foods high in processed sugar. One rule to follow is don’t eat the 3 whites: white sugar, white flour and white salt. You should also try and drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.
3. Sleep
Most people are not getting enough sleep. You should try to get between 7 and 8 hours of sleep a night. Lack of sleep is also a contributor to increased weight.
Benefits
Beyond appearance, simple exercise and simple eating can assist in cancer prevention, eliminate certain forms of heart disease and reduce stress. By following these simple steps, a person can lose weight, maintain a healthy weight, and enjoy a healthier lifestyle.
Get Fit. Stay Fit. Have Fun.