Exercise literally means doing some physical activity to keep oneself fit and strong. But, the way of exercise differs from person to person. Let me share some info that I recently read - which I thought clears the bad perceptions about fitness. Some people are blessed with physique that never puts on weight - eat what ever. Some people have an overweight kind of body structure and the rest Obese. But how do we actually define a proper fitness regimen for a person?
Its a known fact that a person tends to put on weight due to the unused calories that accumulates in the body. Putting on weight is easier - but reducing it is an uphill task. For men, the fat accumulates in the belly area and for women hips and thighs. If people have a broader frame and tend to put on weight, it seems obese. I've seen people who are obese than one would expect. They have various health problems that are caused due to obesity. For example - hypertension, some deficiencies, hormonal imbalance. Obese people even have difficulty in walking and carrying their own weight.
Fitness experts always point out that stressful lifestyles contribute towards obesity and a host of other problems. Stressful work, over-eating or under-eating, lack of movement, tension and pressure are all causes for concern. How do we battle the weight-gain then? Is it by becoming anorexic? Is it by just exercising for a period of time and coming back to routine? Is it by the use of some weight-reduction machines, pills etc.,?
The simple answer is "Proper Lifestyle". By this I mean, proper diet, a small exercise regimen and of course - a positive frame of mind. One of my uncles, who's a doctor, advised me that we must eat until we feel full. We must include all essential nutrients like Proteins, carbohydrates, Sugar and even fat (in a small quantity instead of avoiding totally). We have to make sure that our calorie intake is proportional to the work we do. Suppose, if you have had a bar of chocolate, make sure you have worked out or burnt all those calories. Or if you just have had some homemade sweets, make sure you have it within a limit. In simple words, make sure you've burnt out those extra calories.
Next step would be to Exercise. It is better to exercise atleast 15 minutes a day. Exercise may mean practicing Yoga or any other form that will keep you in shape. It is also good to walk for half an hour every day atleast for 3 days a week. If not on weekdays, try to make up on weekends. And above all, we need a positive frame of mind that will help us get rid of unwanted tensions and help us in reducing weight - if we are overweight.
Having given such an info, I feel its ok to bump into a feast of chocolates, pizzas, burgers and other tempting foods occassionaly ;)
So just get out for a positive and healthier lifestyle!
More in the next post! Cheers! :)
Its a known fact that a person tends to put on weight due to the unused calories that accumulates in the body. Putting on weight is easier - but reducing it is an uphill task. For men, the fat accumulates in the belly area and for women hips and thighs. If people have a broader frame and tend to put on weight, it seems obese. I've seen people who are obese than one would expect. They have various health problems that are caused due to obesity. For example - hypertension, some deficiencies, hormonal imbalance. Obese people even have difficulty in walking and carrying their own weight.
Fitness experts always point out that stressful lifestyles contribute towards obesity and a host of other problems. Stressful work, over-eating or under-eating, lack of movement, tension and pressure are all causes for concern. How do we battle the weight-gain then? Is it by becoming anorexic? Is it by just exercising for a period of time and coming back to routine? Is it by the use of some weight-reduction machines, pills etc.,?
The simple answer is "Proper Lifestyle". By this I mean, proper diet, a small exercise regimen and of course - a positive frame of mind. One of my uncles, who's a doctor, advised me that we must eat until we feel full. We must include all essential nutrients like Proteins, carbohydrates, Sugar and even fat (in a small quantity instead of avoiding totally). We have to make sure that our calorie intake is proportional to the work we do. Suppose, if you have had a bar of chocolate, make sure you have worked out or burnt all those calories. Or if you just have had some homemade sweets, make sure you have it within a limit. In simple words, make sure you've burnt out those extra calories.
Next step would be to Exercise. It is better to exercise atleast 15 minutes a day. Exercise may mean practicing Yoga or any other form that will keep you in shape. It is also good to walk for half an hour every day atleast for 3 days a week. If not on weekdays, try to make up on weekends. And above all, we need a positive frame of mind that will help us get rid of unwanted tensions and help us in reducing weight - if we are overweight.
Having given such an info, I feel its ok to bump into a feast of chocolates, pizzas, burgers and other tempting foods occassionaly ;)
So just get out for a positive and healthier lifestyle!
More in the next post! Cheers! :)
