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Sedentary Lifestyle Brings Unwanted PoundsBy Tyler James Ellison Today's sedentary lifestyle is to blame for piling on unwanted pounds. That's a fact you really can't argue with. However, everyone has a different idea on how to lose the weight. One of the liver's main functions is the conversion of energy from stored fat. That is the reason it is so critical that your liver is always operating at its best. Another function of the liver is to assist the kidneys in doing their job if they're dehydrated. To keep your liver focused on transforming energy from fat, drink lots of water! A critical need in maintaining a healthy body is water consumption. The bottom line: you should drink more water and consume fewer drinks that cause dehydration. Just existing burns calories. Regardless of what we do in a twenty-four hour day, we constantly need energy. We all know that. What is not as commonly known is that the amount of muscle on your body determines your resting metabolic rate. Your resting metabolic rate will rise by even a tiny addition of muscle mass, with the result being more calories expended throughout the day. To benefit from increasing your metabolism, you don't need to lift weights two or three hours a day. Who has that kind of time to invest? Not me. And probably not you. If you are overweight and want to increase muscle mass, don't overdo it - limit yourself by starting with just squats and push-ups. Complete five of each exercise every day. Do these exercises at home and you don't have to spend money on gas or a gym membership. If you want more workout than just push-ups and squats, do you need to buy a set of weights? Although it may sound silly, a pair of rocks will do the trick, even if they only weight three or four pounds each. You must keep your entire body constantly rebuilding and repairing muscle to gain more muscle very quickly. That means you need to work everything: back, chest, shoulders, biceps, triceps, forearms, quads, glutes, calves, hamstrings, and abdominals. To do all that, do you need to kill yourself at the gym every day? I don't think so. It bears repeating: push-ups and squats. Exercise every muscle in your body with just those two exercises (even better if you have the time to concentrate on individual muscles). Nevertheless, don't ignore the last important factor of weight loss or weight gain: your diet. If three times a day you drink a regular sugar soda with a double cheeseburger and large fries, it'll be difficult to lose weight despite how many exercises you do. While there are many beliefs as to what type of diet works best (all fruit, all meat, all carbs, no fat, etc.), everyone can react differently to the same food. On the most fundamental level, everyone's body metabolizes food differently. What is good for one person is likely bad for another. How do you figure out which diet your body will respond to the best? For starters, analyze how many calories you consume every day. It's important that your calorie count is the proper amount for your current body weight. Second, thirty minutes after you eat, pinpoint how you feel emotionally and physically. Are you lethargic? In need of a power nap? Or do you feel revitalized? You've probably deduced the answer already if you've ever listened to your body after you've eaten a meal, you already know what food is good for you. A few light exercises, sufficient water consumption, and a diet that makes you feel invigorated is the smartest way to start losing weight. Integrate all three of the above, and you will lose weight and live healthier! About the author Get rid of extra pounds with an online weight training log. You can also improve your financial health and make money online. |
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