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Celebrate Anti-Boredom with Some Active Fun. July is officially Anti-Boredom Month. While many of the stressed and busy among us would relish having enough of a break in the action to be bored, many others find themselves stressed, at least partially, because their lives are boring: working in an unfulfilling job, unable to find a good partner, using television and other passive stress relievers to the point that boredom sets in as a companion to the stress.

Or maybe there's just not enough fun stuff to do. Whatever your boredom level, this month, I challenge you to add some excitement and fun to your life and create the opposite of boredom. If there's something you've been meaning to do in your life, but you've been putting it off for 'when there's more time' (but still find enough time for television), take some steps toward it this month! If there's something you want, but are settling for the easy route, make a plan! What should you add to your life? Recommended Reading for Anti-Boredom. How To Make Everything Seem Less Stressful. Have you ever had 'one of those days' where everything seemed to be extra-stressful? What about regular days with regular stresses that would be really nice if they were a little more peaceful? One of the most effective ways to relieve stress--a sort of way to inoculate yourself against feeling stressed (or at least greatly reduce your experience of stress)--is to change the way you perceive your stressors.

While you can't control everything that happens to you, you can control how you respond to the events that you face in your life. This may be easier said than done (like everything in life), but if you know what changes make a difference, you may begin to notice when you are following patterns that increase stress, you may notice new opportunities for changing your experience, and you will be well on your way to feeling less stressed in your daily life. The following resources can help quite a bit: How to Cope With Emotional StressHere are some of my readers' best suggestions.

Lose 10 Pounds in 2 Weeks » iFitandHealthy.com. So you want to lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks? Sorry, pal, cannot do it. Why can’t you lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks? Oh, don’t get me wrong, it is possible to lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks, but you have probably heard the mantra – go slow and steady – that is what we are told all the time. So, while it could be possible to lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks, I agree with the mantra because those who try to lose weight quickly, often fail. Why? Right, but you know what? I do not know if you can do that – I do not know if you can lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks – but if you wan to try to lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks, which comes down to losing 5 pounds a week for two consecutive weeks, I am not going to tell you not to do that.

Before you even think about changing your current diet, you have to consult with your doctor and let him know that you are going to start losing weight. Lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks sample diet plan Here is an example of a 1,200-calorie-a-day diet which you can use to lose up to 5 pound a week. A Calorie Counter - Count Calories & Food Nutrition Facts FREE.

How to lose weight in 2 weeks | How To Lose Weight Healthy. It is possible to lose weight in 2 weeks. Although it is suggested that you should not lose a lot of weight very fast, you can start losing weight in a healthy way if you follow 10 golden rules of how to lose weight in 2 weeks. Lose weight in 2 weeks Since we drafted this article in 2009, we have received many comments asking for two specific things: 1st what is the fastest way to lose weight in 2 weeks and 2nd what is the best way to lose weight in 2 weeks. Both questions are valid since the fastest is not always the best way when it comes to losing weight. Fastest way to lose weight in 2 weeks To understand the fastest way to lose weight in 2 weeks, let us make some calculations and explain some basic weight loss concepts. Step 1: 1 pound of fat is approximately 3500 calories.

Step 2: You need to decide how many pounds you want to lose in a period of 2 weeks. Step 3: You need to calculate how many calories to lose weight . Best way to lose weight in 2 weeks Rule #1: Stop eating fast food. How to Lose Belly Fat. Steps 1Eat breakfast. It might seem counterproductive to eat if you're trying to lose weight, but studies show that eating breakfast within an hour of waking up keeps your insulin levels steadier and your LDL cholesterol levels lower.[1]Eat breakfast around the same time each day. If you tend to sleep in on weekends, eat as soon as you wake up.Consider including protein and high-fiber foods (eggs, peanut butter, fresh fruit and vegetables) for breakfast — they take longer to process than refined sugars and complex carbs so you'll feel full throughout the morning.Avoid making sugary cereals, waffles, pancakes, French toast, breakfast pastries or instant oatmeal the sole focus of your breakfast.

If you must splurge and eat something with refined sugars, balance it with protein or fiber. Ad 2Decompress. 4Switch out refined grains for whole grains. Part 2 of 5: Exercising for Fat Loss 1Exercise in small bursts. 4Add resistance training. Part 3 of 5: Dieting for Fat Loss 2Eat good fats. Tips Ad. How to lose weight - Phase 1 of The Lose Weight Diet. Welcome to Phase 1 of The Lose Weight Diet. For anyone just starting here, let me quickly mention that this weight loss diet plan is completely free. Yes, really. There will be nothing to pay for or sign up for first. It's all free. I swear. Now, on to Phase 1. The purpose of Phase 1 is going to make a ton of sense. So, to sum up, by the end of this page you're going to know how to lose weight. Calories You know when you eat food and drink drinks? So now you may be wondering, if everything you eat contains calories, and everything you do burns calories, shouldn't they just cancel each other out?

I should probably have you repeat "calorie maintenance level" with me, because if there's one thing more important than calories when it comes to losing weight... it's your calorie maintenance level. Calorie Maintenance Level (And the "big secret") Your calorie maintenance level is pretty useful to know. Calorie Deficit (Giving your body less calories than it needs) What about working out?