For women, fighting flab requires an hour a day

Just what we suspected, the guidelines were a little understated.

A new study suggests that current U.S. exercise guidelines won’t stop weight gain. Even if you eat the same amount of calories, unless you exercise at a moderate intensity for at least 1 hour a day, you will gain weight as you age!

http://www.kitv.com/health/22922245/detail.html

What’s that sound? I just heard millions of treadmills being punched or hopefully turned back on to do some interval work! Seriously, this has been known for a while. Not enough emphasis was put on the correct exercise duration combined with eating a balanced clean diet. I’m hoping women reading that article don’t look at the amount of work needed to get results and just end up becoming more frustrated and quit.

There’s a lesson here. Healthy weight loss is all about balance and consistency. We’re not talking about starving yourself, its healthy food, portion control and eliminating processed foods and sugar. Not deprivation and giving up everything you enjoy. And we’re not talking about working out 2-3 hours a day. If you eat correctly, then 45 minutes 5-6 days a week will work for fat loss.

Exercise alone won't stop weight gain while getting older without cutting calories!

With exercise it’s the same deal; DON’T be overwhelmed by the amount of work. Again, it’s consistency. Yes as we get older our bodies may work against us, but a GOOD program goes a long way. Even if you don’t get the amount of exercise that’s recommended there’s other major benefits.

Even a little exercise is good for your health even if it won't make you thin.

Some of the benefits of exercise:

• Gain More Energy
• Improves your Mood
• Combat Chronic Diseases
• Improves your Cardiovascular Health
• Reduces the Risk of Cancer
• Improves your Self-Esteem
• Stronger Muscles
• Better Looking Skin
• Increased Brain Power
• Less Sick Days

I think most of us already knew this but not everyone faced facts. It does take some work and proper planning. Your food plan will always be the best tool for fat loss. Exercise is not the primary tool for losing fat and thinking it is will cause more frustration than what its’ worth.

What does work?
Eating clean with an occasional treat and working out with a good plan. Eat great 90% of the time, workout 3 resistance days and 3 interval days and you’ll get to where you want to go! No BS!

Think about getting back to eating real food and proper portions. I see too many folks just going through the motions when it comes to food. Be aware, sit down to eat, not driving in your car and eating. Don’t eat more because you don’t want to throw it away or eating off of your child’s plate. Yes, leftovers are okay. Don’t eat or drink while you’re standing in front of your fridge. When you eat you should recognize that you’re eating and you acknowledge the food you are taking in. EATING CAN NOT BE MINDLESS. It serves a purpose. And that purpose is your health and well-being!