Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Good health and vitality

All of the nutrients, vitamins and minerals that are essential to good health and vitality are in fresh foods. Lean meats, chicken, fish and fresh fruits and vegetables, but you don't need me to tell you that, because you already know it, it's your choice.
Processed foods are a convenience and that's why we like them but they are high in saturated fat, sugar, and salt and have many enhancers and additives to prolong their shelf life and to be more palatable. Sure they have their place on the dinner table (on occasions) but not at the exclusion of a healthier choice that will be good for your energy levels and your waistline.
Let's look at some Exercise Facts,
Women will not "Bulk up" if they do any form of Resistance or Weight Training. Some women are of the opinion that by doing Resistance Exercises they will build up their muscles and take on the appearance of a Muscle Man. Women will find it very difficult to gain muscle mass as their bodies cannot supply the testosterone required. Men have a naturally higher testosterone level than Women and therefore grow muscle mass easier, but even with that said, most men would struggle to gain any massive muscle size.
It is recommended that women participate in Resistance Exercise to not only strengthen and tone their muscles but to assist in developing bone density. This will help prevent the development of Osteoporosis, especially in later years.
Target or "Spot Reduction"
There is no such thing as "Spot Reduction". This refers to the notation that if you persistently Exercise a particular body region, than the excess or unwanted Fat will come off that region. You cannot dictate to your body that you just want to lose weight from a certain spot and visa versa, you cannot put fat on a certain spot.
As your body uses fat stores for energy, it will take it from all over the body. It always seems to come off the where you would like last, because that's usually where the most has been stored. Man will store the majority of their body fat on their Chests and Belly (Abdomen) and Women will carry fat stores on their Hips, Buttocks and Thighs and that's all to do with the needs of having children.
Building Muscle will not help you lose Weight. That statement is true, but hangs on, there is more to it. When you build larger muscles your body will boost your metabolism and therefore require more energy to perform tasks or Exercise, and that will help you lose weight. Muscle is heavier than Fat, so as you build muscle, your total weight will rise, but your total fat may well have decreased. You need to look at your Body Weight as a total of your muscle to fat ratio.

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