Over the past 30 years there has been a shift in the way society behaves, works, and expects to work due to huge advances in technology1. This slow yet steady shift has turned America into a near-complete sedentary society. Technological progress and all the wonderful things that it does has turned the vast majority of …
Looking to blast calories? Get ready — it\’s going to be intense. \”It’s got to be high intensity, whatever the workout is, if you’re going to torch calories — not just burn them,” says Bret Emery, a behavioral psychologist and weight loss specialist based in Weston, Fla. \”Heart rate is key. That’s the speedometer of the body. If we …
Learn the truth about cellulite treatments! If you are a woman over 18 years old, then you have likely experienced some form of cellulite. Contrary to popular belief, being overweight is NOT requirement for developing cellulite. In fact, over 90% of women get cellulite at some point after the adolescent years and just like many …
Kim Farmer is a Personal Trainer and Clinical Exercise Specialist working in the Denver Metro area. She can be reached at 720-436-3899 or kfarmer@milehighfitness.com. Visit her website at at www.milehighfitness.com or her blog at www.milehighfitness.com/fitness matters.
Here\’s How to Lose the Weight….. …..Without dieting that is. D-I-E-T is a four letter word that should be expunged from our vocabularies unless the word itself helps you to remember to cut back on certain foods. When you have decided to lose an extra 10 pounds (or maybe the last 10 pounds), keep these …
To live a healthier lifestyle, modify your diet. By including different vegetables, especially leafy greens can bring many vitamins and antioxidants to your body. Adding more fiber is also recommended in a modified diet. Fiber is easily found in wheat products, nuts, almonds, pecans, and much more. A well balanced diet can help improve many …
Stay encourged on your quest for weight loss. Reward yourself for your small successes and realize that it took months or years to reach your current weight and it could take just as long to get rid of the excess pounds. Treat yourself to a manicure or pedicure, or a ticket to a sporting event …
Did you know it takes 3500 calories burned to lose 1lb? To lose a pound per week, one just needs to be “negative” 500 calories per day. Being “negative” 500 calories per day means that you burn 500 more calories than you consume. It’s easy! When paired with a work out, this could mean just …
Don’t skip the carbs! Although it is tempting to do so since many foods that are considered carbohydrates are higher in calories than other foods, carbs are the primary source of energy in your body. Because most carbs are higher in fiber content, you are likely to feel full longer if you include t…hem in …
Stop Overeating! Chew slowly and enjoy every bite. Never eat standing up and make every sweet, chocolate, creamy bite count. Share your food with someone if it looks like it is over sized. Fill up on water and/or eat a piece of fruit before eating your meal, especially if you are trying to lose weight.
