Monday, February 1, 2016

BEAUTY AND HEALTH GO TOGETHER



Though Herbally Radiant is in the business of natural organic skin care products that are closely linked to the health of the skin and overall healthy appearance, it also monitors how physical fitness also plays important role in beauty regimen. A recent article in Washington Post by Hope Warshaw, registered nutritionist rightly points the need to balance physical work out with diet.  
Obesity gradually leads to several physical and mental disorders. It also adversely impacts on the skin. Regular exercise has been called the best medicine for health and longevity because of its long list of physical and mental health benefits. Yet the sad fact is that just under half of all American adults meet the physical activity.
The latest government physical activity guidelines recommend that adults get at least 2 ½ hrs of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise a week or an hour and a quarter of vigorous-intensity activity, or a combination of both.  The same guidelines also recommend that adults engage in muscle-strengthening activities at least twice per week.
The multi-billion weight loss industry is constantly churning out new gadgets with powerful marketing messages. There are many choices with those planning to enter into regular physical work out with the purpose of reducing weight and obesity, and enhancing fitness.
At the same time, it must also be borne in mind that a physical work out without backing it with right kind of diet is not likely to bring about desired results. Regular exercise can help compensate for the metabolic slowdown that commonly results from significant weight loss. But as the editorial in a recent BJSM (British Journal of Sports Medicine) summed up: “You cannot outrun a bad diet, and exercise isn’t enough when it comes to losing weight or staying healthy.”
In fact, it’s hard to outrun, or outwalk, even a healthy eating plan if you eat more calories than your body burns. Think about it. Walking a mile burns roughly 100 calories, equivalent to a large piece of fruit or a couple of tablespoons of mixed nuts. Hardly indulgent!
As Jim White, registered nutritionist and exercise physiologist advises, the most effective way to lose weight is to pair a calorie-conscious healthy-eating plan with adequate exercise.  Physical work out with reduced calories is more likely to take off weight, and cranking up the exercise without trimming calories doesn’t typically result in weight loss.  
As for the role of exercise in helping you keep pounds off for good, it’s a must. Regular exercise can help compensate for the metabolic slowdown that commonly results from significant weight loss.
To sum up, exercise isn’t the sole answer to losing weight or keeping pounds off, though it’s an important part of the equation. Equally essential element is to zero in on a healthy eating plan that helps you control the calories you eat most of the time, leaving some wiggle room for less-healthy food choices on occasion. Lastly, you’ve got to be persistent in practicing those healthy lifestyle behaviors.

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