I agree with most of these points, especially that you make a committment to a lifetime of fitness. The most important part of any exercise routine is that you enjoy it so that you can continue doing it for life. I have read many experts who say the exact opposite thing about exercise and losing weight. They say exercising at lower intensity (such as brisk walking) for longer periods (more than 45 minutes) burns fat most effectively and for the best fat-burning results, you should do this first thing in the morning before eating so that you use stored fat rather than carbs as fuel. This works for me because it's easy to do and free. I walk out the front door, put on my pedometer and Ipod and go. I usually walk/jog 4-5 miles in an hour to an hour and 10 minutes, most days of the week. Since starting this routine 3 years ago, I've lost 25 pounds and have kept it off. I started adding a 7-10 mile hike once a week this past January and in June I joined a new gym and now I try to do a little weight training once or twice a week. I know I should do more weight training but it's not fun so I often make excuses not to go. I try to go to Jazzercise once a week (which is fun) but sometimes I oversleep and miss the class. Fast walking is something I can always do, anywhere I happen to be and as long as I have music to listen to, it's fun and I enjoy it. That's why this program works. I'm 52 years old and look better than most women half my age. The simple goal of taking 10,000 steps a day has worked for me. I can't reach it without doing my daily walk. I think your advice is asking too much of most people as it's too different from what most people routinely do.
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I agree with most of these points, especially that you make a committment to a lifetime of fitness. The most important part of any exercise routine is that you enjoy it so that you can continue doing it for life. I have read many experts who say the exact opposite thing about exercise and losing weight. They say exercising at lower intensity (such as brisk walking) for longer periods (more than 45 minutes) burns fat most effectively and for the best fat-burning results, you should do this first thing in the morning before eating so that you use stored fat rather than carbs as fuel. This works for me because it's easy to do and free. I walk out the front door, put on my pedometer and Ipod and go. I usually walk/jog 4-5 miles in an hour to an hour and 10 minutes, most days of the week. Since starting this routine 3 years ago, I've lost 25 pounds and have kept it off. I started adding a 7-10 mile hike once a week this past January and in June I joined a new gym and now I try to do a little weight training once or twice a week. I know I should do more weight training but it's not fun so I often make excuses not to go. I try to go to Jazzercise once a week (which is fun) but sometimes I oversleep and miss the class. Fast walking is something I can always do, anywhere I happen to be and as long as I have music to listen to, it's fun and I enjoy it. That's why this program works. I'm 52 years old and look better than most women half my age. The simple goal of taking 10,000 steps a day has worked for me. I can't reach it without doing my daily walk. I think your advice is asking too much of most people as it's too different from what most people routinely do.
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