Burning Calories

Burning Calories

Burning Calories

We all know that talking about losing weight and doing it are two entirely different things. We plan a diet and begin. Missing are some of the foods we enjoy and then we notice that we start to lose energy. At first we lose a few pounds. But soon our metabolism declines and we stop loosing. Then we get discouraged and quit the plan. Isn't that the way it works?

Losing weight is a matter of calories in and calories out. When you burn more than you consume, you will lose weight and you will continue to lose as long as you continue to burn more than you consume. Don't we see that clearly on the reality series: "The biggest looser"?

So the solution to losing weight is to find a physical activity that you enjoy, is fun, and will be pleased to continue. A few years ago I had a sedentary high stress job no activity, high goals, business meals and cocktail parties. Over the years the pounds accumulated until I finally recognized I needed to do something.

At the time we were living north of Detroit. I enjoyed tennis and bike riding, but I was not doing either. So I joined a tennis league and arranged to play on Wednesday evening and Saturday morning. On days I was not playing tennis I rode my bike in our subdivision for an hour before dinner. I did not change my diet and I made a point of not eating more. The riding was relaxing. It took my mind off the stress of the day and helped me relax. In a matter of six months I lost 40 pounds.

I did it. You can do it. It is a matter of finding a physical activity that you enjoy and the will to do it regularly. Write down on a piece of paper: "What activities do you like to do?" --- walking, gardening, swimming, biking, mowing the lawn with a push mower, tennis, golf (no cart), the gym, the "Y", line dancing, jogging, etc. Plan to do it at least five days a week for an hour. Remember calories in, calories out.

If you want to exercise indoors in the privacy of your home inside instead of outdoors in public, there are excellent machines available. On-line you can find very good prices. I like ellipticals and exercise bikes over treadmills because they are easier for the joints. Likewise, I prefer walking or biking over jogging for the same reason.

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Will Keeney

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