HealthandHappiness

We recently purchased a Wii game system. It looked like fun on television; friends said it was fun, so we gave in to peer pressure. Well, it IS fun!

We haven’t bought any more games for the system yet. We are still getting used to the sports games that came with the Wii.

Let me tell you, playing some of these games really will give you a workout. Tennis and boxing are the ones that make me work up a sweat. If you do thirty minutes of either game, you will definitely burn some calories!

Golf and bowling are fun to play, but aren’t as active. It’s still better than other game systems where you sit on your bottom the whole time vegging.

If you are thinking of buying a Wii game system, go for it. You will have loads of fun and get some exercise in the process!

How are y’all doing on your New Year’s weight loss resolutions? Are you sticking with your goals and seeing good results? Or, have you fell off the wagon already?

I have lost 7 pounds so far. Would have probably been a few more, but I slipped a little the middle of January. Did great at the beginning and end, and good for February so far though.

I have been doing well on my eating, but not as good with the exercise. I plan to rectify this. Starting tomorrow, I have a new plan to fit more exercise into my day. It will also be beneficial in organizing the rest of my life! Nothing better than some organization to make things run smoother.

I hope to show a 10-pound loss by the end of February. If I make it, I’ll be right on track!

Strength training and weight lifting are wonderful exercises to participate in. They help build muscle and strengthen bone. Lifting weights is good for women as well as men, and especially good for people with certain conditions or on some medications.

Anyone with a thyroid problem should do regular strength training exercises. Thyroid problems lead to weak bones and osteoporosis.

Anyone who takes mediations for diabetes and other conditions should check the prescribing information. Some medications lead to bone loss. Weight lifting and strength training will help counteract the effects of medications.

Strength training is wonderful for healthy people also. Building muscle and strengthening bones will lead to more productive, healthy lives. Start a strength training routine today!

I’m four pounds down now in my weight loss journey. Pretty good start for the first week of the year. I just have to keep the momentum going, and stay focused so I can reach my goals.

I hope to lose a pretty good amount this first month, because I figure my weight loss will slow down after that. Whenever I’ve tried to lose weight before I averaged 2-3 pounds a month, so I expect the rate to slow considerably soon.

Do you lose quickly or slowly when you diet? If you lose slowly, does it make sticking with the plan hard? I know it does for me. My friends will talk of losing five pounds a week each and every week, and sometimes I let my slow weight loss get to me. I have to learn to control that impulse, and be thankful for whatever amount I do lose. Anything is better than nothing!

Good luck to all the others out there trying to lose weight and get healthy!

There are differences of opinion when it comes to taking an off day when dieting. Some people think it defeats the purpose of doing good the rest of the time, while others think it breaks up the monotony and allows a little more freedom without going overboard and ruining the whole diet plan.

Personally, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with taking an off day occasionally while dieting. You shouldn’t go hog wild and eat everything in the house, but a structured off day won’t hurt in the long run.

Sometimes, depriving yourself of something you really want will lead to binges. If you take an off day and have the treat, it is more productive for weight loss. After the off day you can go right back on plan hard and heavy.

In the end, it really comes down to what works for each person. If you can go off for one day, or meal, only and then get right back on plan, an off day is good. If one off day leads to ten, you may want to avoid them altogether. To thine own self be true!

Exercise doesn’t have to be a chore that you dread participating in. Make exercise fun and you are more likely keep up with it.

Here are some fun exercises:

Dancing is a wonderful form of exercise that is lots of fun. Dance with your spouse or significant other and add even more fun, or dance with your children to make an afternoon entertaining.

Sex is another fun way to incorporate exercise into your day. Burn calories while burning up the sheets! Lady’s, your husbands are more than willing to help with this form of exercise.

Playing games with your children is another way to make exercise fun. Tag, hopscotch, and ring around the rosy are some children’s games that come to mind.

Pick whatever fun things you can think of that make the heart rate go up, and add them to your exercise routine. It is sure to make getting healthy easier!

People’s opinions differ on exercising in front of the television. Some people say it breaks concentration and leads to less intense workouts, others insist that it helps. Which do you believe?

I ride my exercise bike in front of the television. It helps me because I get bored easily otherwise. With the television on, I have something to keep my mind occupied besides just riding the bike. Makes the time go by faster.

I believe anything that keeps you on the exercise equipment and doing the workouts is great. The whole point is to accomplish a workout. Do whatever it takes to help you actually get in a good workout and get healthy.