How Many Calories Should I Eat a Day

Posted on March 26, 2010 by admin

     ahealthydiet1If your question is how many calories should I eat per day, then let me tell you, it’s not possible to “eat calories”. We eat food! The food undergoes digestion and metabolism in our body to generate energy, which is stored or consumed by the body for its general functioning. Calorie is the earliest known unit of energy and hence, the general (mis)conception regarding “eating calories” which actually signifies energy intake. However, we will understand it as said the world over, and try to answer the question: How many calories should I eat a day?

     How many calories should I eat per day?
     The best answer to the question is that it’s relative! But, if you insist on numbers, it’s said that the average requirement for a woman is to consume 1500 calories a day and that for a man, it’s 2000 calories a day. But, this is an unsatisfactory answer. This is completely based on the law of averages, and for those on the extremes, this data is irrelevant.

     The simplest answer is, it depends! It actually depends on a few factors. If you’re query is ‘how many calories should I eat a day?’, then there has to be a purpose for such a question to be put forth. Here, the possible purposes might be to lose weight, gain weight or during convalescence. In such a case, factors like, ‘how much physically active are you?’, or ‘what is the percentage of fat in your body?’ and ‘what is your current weight?’, come into picture. It is also possible that you may be absolutely fit and wish to avoid gaining or losing weight. Continue reading →

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Get More Energy Naturally

Posted on March 26, 2010 by admin

     e697a0e6a087e9a298There are a lot of natural ways to get more energy level in the body. It would be unwise to rely on external agents and dietary supplements to fulfill this purpose, as there are many side effects and disadvantages of doing so. It is more recommendable to fix the problem with these natural solutions instead.

     Sleep
     It is said that everyone should get about 8 hours of sleep every night to feel refreshed and rejuvenated. Not getting enough sleep is a major cause of low energy levels, and this is something that can be enforced easily, with a little bit of time management. Getting about a half hour of sleep in the afternoon as well, will also work wonders. Keep in mind that you must not oversleep though, as this adds to the feeling of laziness and lethargy. The best way on how to get more energy is to simply sleep enough.

     Diet
     The food you eat also plays a major part in your energy levels. Visit a dietitian and get some advice on what kind of foods you should consume on a daily basis. Some food items are high in their energy quotient, and these are the items you should be consuming. This is especially relevant when you’re looking for ways on how to get more energy while pregnant, as there are 2 bodies to be fed instead of one, in the case of a pregnant woman. Read more about a healthy diet.

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Training Circuits for Efficiency

Posted on March 25, 2010 by admin

     ist2_6148437-i-love-healthy-eating1Fitness is at the top of many people’s priorities these days. More and more people are discovering the benefits of staying in shape and likewise more and more people are turning over new leaves with healthy lifestyle choices. When learning about various methods of exercise, training circuits are definitely something that everybody should investigate. Training circuits provide not only an effective and efficient method of getting into shape, but also an exciting way of breaking the monotony that sometimes sets in when people begin exercising regularly.

     One of the biggest problems that people run into with their exercise program is stagnation. When you engage in the same type of exercise day in and day out, your body grows accustomed to the strain placed on it. When this occurs, you stop seeing the results you are looking for. And because results are the driving force behind most people’s motivation to continue their regimen, when results stop many people discontinue their program altogether. The secret to avoiding stagnation is variety. Developing different exercise programs will help you remain one step ahead of your body’s ability to adjust to your work out. You should change your work out routine every six weeks or so to avoid falling into this trap. Using training circuits is one way in which you can change up your work out. Continue reading →

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Fighting Fit for life

Posted on March 25, 2010 by admin

     ahealthydiet1If you’ve been out physically active for some time, it’s important that you aim to make gentle, steady progress rather than going all out. The best way to start is to carry on with your normal everyday routine, but do things in a way that requires a bit more energy. For example if you are used to a certain rhythm in doing your exercise make sure that the rhythm is more enthusiastic for a change.

     From a plethora of ideas you might be able to get from the Internet, here are a few that can get you started:

     * When you go for your morning walk, walk faster. More than anything else, this is definitely a myth. It’s not how fast or slow you walk, but how much it is the quality of walk that is of consequence. Of course you cannot afford to be slow. The only hitch would be that this would totally slows your pace and makes you feel lethargic.

     * Use the stairs instead of the lift or escalator.
     It might feel difficult to begin with but its better that you use the flight of stairs. An even better suggestion is that you tag along a pocket radio with you and make it a point to switch on your favorite radio station once you arrive at a flight of stairs. This will not only diverts your attention from the staircase, but makes you feel good. Moreover practicing to walk as often as you possibly can, as this will enable you to release a great amount of good cholesterol from behind your knees. Continue reading →

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Get In Shape

Posted on March 25, 2010 by admin

    13bb96e401To get a well toned and fit body you need to combine cardio workout with strength training. You also need to perform some stretching exercises before you start your fitness training. Here is a quick guide which will help you know more on how to get in shape fast.

     Stretching
     Stretching arms and legs before and after exercise helps prepare the muscles for further workouts, besides increasing your flexibility. While performing these exercises make sure that your movements are slow and controlled. Stretch your muscles until you feel a gentle pull. Hold each stretch without wobbling and make sure that you do not hold your breath while exercising.

     Hamstring Stretch
     Stand straight and place one foot on a chair or a stool and hold on to a wall for balance. Slowly lean forward, without bending your back. Now touch your shin with one hand until you feel a stretch at the back of your thigh. Repeat this exercise on the other leg.

     Leg Circles
     Hold a chair for balance and lift one leg straight behind you. Keep both your knees straight and rotate your leg clockwise and anticlockwise, as if drawing small circles with your foot. Continue reading →

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Correct Posture

Posted on March 25, 2010 by admin

     ahealthydiet1A correct posture means that when you sit on a chair your back should be straight, chest up and outward and your tummy should be completely tucked in. The simplest way to maintain such a body posture is to sit and stand straight maintaining the given ideal stance. Make sure that you put minimum possible strain on your bones and muscles. This is a great posture correction tip. Also, use a chair that allows comfort and the suggested posture for long term purposes. Read more on how to improve posture.

     Posture Correction Exercises
     Here are some posture correction exercises that will help you maintain a good body posture.

     Exercise 1: Stand erect. Align your ears over the shoulders. Raise both your hands straight up. The arms should be alongside your ears. Bend your hands at the elbow so that the palms touch the blades of your shoulders. Stay in this position for a minute. Perform this posture correction exercise to a count of 10 every day.

     Exercise 2: Take a chair and sit on it with both the feet touching the floor. Make sure that you sit on the chair straight yet comfortably. Wait and relax for a couple of seconds. When you feel at ease, place your palms on your thighs. Now, move your shoulders backwards. Squeeze the shoulder blades together. Do both the movements simultaneously but slowly. Stay in this posture for a moment. Come back to your original position. Perform this exercise for posture correction to a count of 15 everyday.

     Exercise 3: Sit straight on the floor with your legs crossed. Place your hands on your thighs. You should be comfortable in this position. Take a deep breath and pull your tummy in. Exhale slowly by releasing the tummy slowly. Do it 15 times in the initial stage. With regular practice you would be able to perform this posture correction exercise to a count of 150-200. This particular exercise is one of the most simple ways to tuck your bulging belly in and correct your body posture. Here’s more on posture exercises.

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