October 01, 2005
October 1, 2005 Issue 010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
--------------------------------------------------------------
*Situational Exercisers: The Perpetual Excuse*
*Frequency is Key with Weight Training*
*Health Problems That Improve With Exercise*
*"I want to tell my body what to do—not the other way around! And I want to be a hottie!"*
Losing Weight and Nothing to Wear? Hate to Throw Out Your Nice Clothes?
*FREE Fast Food Healthy Eating Guide*
--------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------
*Situational Exercisers: The Perpetual Excuse*
--------------------------------------------------------------
If you’ve been following my newsletters, or if you’ve been paying attention to the stories of people who have started working out, you’ll notice something that all of these individuals have in common. Almost every one of them has some 'problem' to overcome which, conceivably, could prevent them from sticking to a regular exercise schedule. Perhaps they are a single parent with a full-time job, or they work long hours. Perhaps they have a medical problem that makes it difficult and painful for them to exercise, or they have failed to stick to so many exercise programs in the past that motivation and confidence are at an all-time low. Click here to read more: Situational Exercisers: The Perpetual Excuse
----------------------------------------------------------
*Frequency is Key with Weight Training*
----------------------------------------------------------
Most beginner weight training routines call for two or three weight training sessions per week, each involving a full body workout that targets all of the major muscle groups. A common weight-training misconception is the notion that intermediate and advanced exercisers should perform 'split' routines whereby they exercise each major muscle group just once per week: for example, performing leg exercises on Monday, chest, shoulder, and triceps exercises on Wednesday, and back and biceps exercises on Friday. The argument: that this allows more sets to be performed for a given body part, which will cause further development in that body part. Click here to read more: Frequency is Key with Weight Training
-------------------------------------------------------------
*Health Problems That Improve With Exercise*
-------------------------------------------------------------
Many of us are motivated to exercise primarily by the want to look good. However, sometimes we forget just how much exercising improves our health, either by curing health problems we have currently, or by preventing future health problem from cropping up. Still need incentive? Regular exercise effectively takes 5-10 years off the average person’s actual age (called your effectual age—this can be higher or lower than your chronological age, depending on how you treat your body). Click here to read more: Health Problems That Improve With Exercise
----------------------------------------
*"I want to tell my body what to do—
not the other way around!
And I want to be a hottie!"*
----------------------------------------
These are Marla Martorilli’s motivations that have driven her to exercise four days per week with a trainer, and sometimes a couple of days per week on her own since early June 2005. While many people want to get in shape for appearance reasons, and Marla certainly did too, her primary concern was to take control of her medical issues. Click here to read about Marla's Transformation...and why she now gets 'catcalls' at the Mall!
Quick Tip:
Find one not-so-healthy food that you feel you can do without—forever. Think of something that you don’t necessary love to eat, but you sometimes will just because it’s THERE. Once you swear yourself off that food forever, you’ll save thousands of calories painlessly over the years, and should prevent unnecessary weight gain as a result!
Easy Calorie Savers:
--Choose regular salad dressings, but cut them with ½ vinegar and ½ dressing for a 50% calorie savings. One tablespoon of the average dressing contains over 100 calories!
--Eat open-faced sandwiches, or use a low-carb wrap instead of 2 slices of bread/
--Have a ½ cup of ice cream with a ½ cup of fruit such as strawberries, rather than 1 cup of ice cream.
--Satisfy your chocolate craving with a low-fat treat such as hot cocoa, tootsie rolls, or fudge bars.
--Skip the starch in your evening meal some nights of the week, opting for just lean protein and veggies.
----------------------------------------
*Losing weight and nothing to wear?
Hate to throw out your nice clothes?*
----------------------------------------
Join the Home Bodies clothing 'swap or sale' program. Don’t break your budget while you wait to get down to that next size! Donate or sell your quality clothes, or take some off the hands of another client.
Click here to Register for Free
----------------------------------------
FREE Fast Food Healthy Eating Mini-Guide
----------------------------------------
This PDF file, available for your viewing or printing, gives top recommendations for most healthful, diet-friendly fast food. You will need to click on the link when you arrive to the webpage to view the file, or right-click and choose "Save Target As" to save the file to your desktop. Enjoy!
Click Here to View the Fast Food Healthy Eating Guide
----------------------------------------
2005 Body Challenge Champion Anna Mullen
to Participate in Walking Marathon
----------------------------------------
Anna Mullen is participating in a Walking Marathon to raise money for Stroke Victims. Stroke is the nation's 3rd leading killer.
Click Here To See How You Can Help
----------------------------------------
Sailing with Captain Ed
----------------------------------------
If you enjoy sailing (or would like to learn more about it) give Captain Ed Casazza. Ed offers classes both on the water and at the Grog in Newburyport. He also hosts sailing outings. Visit this page to learn more: Captain Ed.
----------------------------------------
Need Some Accountability?
----------------------------------------
Some people know what they SHOULD be doing, but can't seem to keep the commitment to themselves to DO IT. If this sounds familiar, consider hiring a personal trainer for accountability. Gina Paolino Can Help You!
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you received this e-zine from a friend and would like to continue receiving it for free, please visit this page: Get Fit, Fight Fat, and Feel Fantastic!
Copyright 2005 by Home Bodies.
4 Vale St.
Merrimac MA 01860 USA
508-633-7749