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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