Exercise And Weight Loss

New Diet Articles

I posted some new dieting tips on my website. Drop by and check them out. They're in the Zone Diet and Exercise categories.

Exercise doesn't have to be a bore or a chore. Now you can get fit while having fun with these enjoyable and affordable activities. It's as easy as figuring out what you like to do, then using your favorites to get fit.

You may be surprised at how enjoyable and exciting exercise can be! Check out these fun-loving ideas to get you started.

Tip #1: Dance Down to Size
Burn calories while you burn up the dance floor! Take lessons using your favorite aerobics video (hip hop, salsa, Latin, belly dancing) and when you feel ready, try your new moves at a club or at the next party. Dance for at least one hour each time you go out and you'll get a great workout without even trying.

Tip #2: Shop 'til You Drop the Weight
Make the most of the mall by turning it into your private gym. Park far away from the entrance and take a couple of laps around the mall before you go in. Once inside, take the stairs or walk up the escalator instead of riding between floors. Shopping while exercising - what could be more fun than that?

Tip #3: Get Going with a Group
Exercising with others can keep boredom at bay. Look in your local paper or ask around the neighborhood for a walking club or biking group near you. Ask friends to be your "fitness buddies" and make shaping up a social activity.

Tip #4: Play with Your Puppy
If you think exercise is for the dogs, you're right! Take your pampered pooch for a long walk or enjoy a day of play at the park. Remember, your dog needs exercise as much as you do, so you'll both get the healthy benefits.

Tip #5: Experiment with Exercise
Try out new activities by taking a few lessons to see if it's right for you. Take advantage of free offers at local health clubs and sign up for a couple of classes. Look in the local paper or ask friends what they enjoy. There's a workout waiting for you - go out and find it!

5 Weight Loss Tips

Tip #1: Begin with Breakfast
Your body has gone without food for at least 8 hours - and it's starving. Skipping breakfast keeps your body in "starvation mode" and slows down your metabolism so you don't burn any needed calories. A morning meal revs up your metabolism and keeps your body burning fat all day.

Tip #2: Stop Starving
Skipping meals and eating too little actually lowers your metabolism. Cutting too many calories puts you in a fasting state, which causes your body to hold on to fat and calories to survive. This drastically decreases your metabolism and makes it much harder for you to lose weight.

Tip #3: Small Meals for a Big Boost
Eating smaller, more frequent meals provides a steady source of energy to your body, which boosts your metabolism and increases your energy throughout the day. By eating five to six small meals instead of three large ones, your body burns calories as you go, rather than storing the extra as fat.

Tip #4: Burn Calories with Cardio
Cardiovascular exercise raises your metabolism and helps your body burn fat. Any exercise that gets your heart pumping, from aerobics to walking to vacuuming, gives you calorie-burning benefits that last all day.

Tip #5: Muscle Matters
Muscle burns more calories than fat. The more muscle you have, the faster your metabolism gets and the more calories you burn, even at rest! Try to strength train two to three times a week. This is as easy as lifting light weights or even carrying groceries!

Diet Weight Loss Tips

Here's a great site with lots of dieting tips and info on all the major diet plans like Atkins, Mediterranean, Zone, etc.