How Does Exercise Impact Weight Loss?

Stressed? Overwhelmed? How's It Affecting Your Eating?

A lifelong friend just texted me that our current world situation has put her into "a strange mix of fear and boredom."

Maybe you can relate. I'm feeling quite stressed about everything, including finances.

"I'm starting to have anxiety about my stress eating." - SayingImages.com

Stress drives many of us to the refrigerator. Even animals. To stress mice, researchers pinch their tails. Yes, it's mean, but they do it. And the mice run to their food bowls and eat.

But there's more. Given a choice between mouse chow and crumbled cookies, which do you think the mice choose? You're right - cookies.

This is explainable if we look at stress hormones. The long-term stress hormone is cortisol, which drives us to eat.

"Stressed spelled backwards is 'desserts'. Coincidence? I think not!" - Unknown

As for what we eat during long-term stress, remember the mice. Cookies. That has much to do with the brain chemicals triggered by cortisol. The ones that make us desire, crave and choose carbs, especially sugar.

So what can you do, other than gain weight you don't necessarily want? We need to fight back with different hormones and brain chemicals.

We Can Do That with Foods!

• Eat protein with absolutely everything. Eat it throughout the day. This will do 2 things for you. It will take away the desire for carbs and reduce the mindless carb-munching that often accompanies stress-eating. It will also make your brain produce the chemicals that help stave off cravings.

• Eat wholesome fats (avocados, coconut oil, flaxseed oil, and more) with everything. Eat them throughout the day. Control quantities so you don't swap one food issue for another. Fats will help you keep sugar cravings to a minimum.

• Take liquid B-complex (all the B vitamins, not just B12). This ends a craving in just a few minutes. [Please check with your doctor to be sure B vitamins are okay for you to take. Not everyone can take them safely.]

• Eat LOTS of vegetables. Keep frozen veggies in your freezer to prevent running out, and eat vegetables throughout the day.

• Put the above foods together as a meal - or a mini-meal if you're just snacking - and you can change your brain chem and your hormones to work FOR you and not against you.

• Avoid sugary foods. Sure, I've said it before, but now is no time to be careless. Guard your immune system. Avoid sugar.

• Exercise! Working out is one of the best ways to deal with stress, anxiety, depression and other 'off' moods. I'd suggest daily, but aim for at least 4 days a week.

"If the finish line feels too far away, don't look at it. Just look down at your feet and take your next best step." - Melissa McCreery

For more tips to get you through stress eating and anxiety at times like this, visit http://www.LastResortNutrition.com and grab your free 30-minute consult. You're not alone.

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Ageing Gracefully With NAD+

Introduction

NAD stands for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, a molecule that controls the body's response to stress. It is one of the most important chemicals in the body, playing a key role in enzymatic reactions and regulating practically every metabolic activity. Hundreds of biological processes, from energy metabolism to cell survival, rely on adequate cellular levels of this vital chemical. These levels decline with age, a circumstance that triggers altered metabolism in older people, who become more and more vulnerable to disease. In experiments where old or diseased animals were fed with extra NAD, they went on to live longer and healthier lives than without the supplement. The discovery has stimulated a search for NAD-boosting molecules suitable for humans. Such molecules hold the promise of increasing the body's resistance to multiple diseases, thereby extending healthy human lifespans.

Water and the human body

The human body is composed mostly of water, a vital nutrient without which life on earth would be impossible. Among other roles, water acts as a shock absorber for internal organs; helps form saliva for digesting food; lubricates joints; and assists in flushing out waste as urine. Its ability to dissolve a wide variety of substances allows our cells to use valuable nutrients, minerals, and chemicals in biological processes.

Redox reactions

A redox (reduction-oxidation) reaction, defined as one involving the reciprocal processes of oxidation and reduction, can be viewed in terms of the two elements that make up water: hydrogen and oxygen.

Oxidation is classically defined as the addition of oxygen to, or the removal of hydrogen from, a substance. Burning something is an oxidation reaction, because in this process oxygen from the air reacts with the substance being burned to produce an entirely new substance, e.g. the burning of charcoal, which is made almost entirely of carbon (C) in oxygen (O2), to produce the gas carbon dioxide:

C + O2 --> CO2

Likewise, it is possible to oxidise water by removing hydrogen from it.

Reduction can be defined as adding hydrogen to, or removing oxygen from, a substance. Most metal ores are oxides, and the pure metals are obtained from the ores by removing the oxygen, e.g. from copper oxide (CuO) ore, thus reducing the oxide ore to the pure metal:

CuO + H2 --> Cu + H2O

However, a more encompassing definition is that Oxidation Is Loss, and Reduction Is Gain, of electrons (to remember which the mnemonic OILRIG was specifically invented).

NAD, NAD+ and NADH

An electron is a stable subatomic particle with a negative charge, found in all atoms. The negative charge on each electron is balanced in atoms by a positive charge carried by a proton in the nucleus, so that the atom has no overall charge. Losing an electron would transform a formerly neutral entity into one with a single positive (+) charge. NAD can exist in two forms: the electron-deficient (oxidised) NAD+ and the reduced NADH. The term NAD is used to refer to either form. In cells, each NAD+ molecule can acquire (i.e., be reduced by) two electrons. Only one of these accompanies the reduction, the other being liberated into the surrounding medium:

NAD+ + 2H ----> NADH + H+

Effects of NAD+ supplementation

Obesity and blood sugar: prevents or treats obesity and alcoholic liver disease, while improving blood glucose levels.

Liver: speeds up recovery following partial liver removal.

Kidney: protects against kidney damage arising from high glucose levels

Skeletal muscle: improves muscle function and reverses negative age-related damage.

Heart: improves cardiac function, even restoring damaged hearts to near-normal capacity.

Cancer: creates an internal environment that prevents and reverses cancer.

Nervous system: prevents or reverses nerve cell damage.

Aging and Longevity: improves insulin sensitivity, blood lipid profiles and vision.

The caveat

The results described above have mostly been observed in animal models, and do not necessarily translate to humans. However, the results of numerous animal studies suggest that boosting NAD+ in humans may also be good therapy against a broad range of age-associated diseases, and may perhaps even delay the ageing process itself.

NAD-boosting therapy in humans

Healthy bodies make all the NADH they need using vitamin B3 (also known as niacin, or nicotinamide) as a starting point. Niacin is therefore the most popular form of NAD therapy in humans when levels start running low. Beneficial levels can be obtained by taking 15 mg niacin daily, and large doses are currently being used effectively to treat high blood cholesterol. Additionally, drugs that boost the body's NAD production are being tested for the treatment of multiple conditions such as acne, kidney disease, lupus, Alzheimer's Disease, schizophrenia, diabetes mellitus and obesity, as well as potentially extending lifespan.

Conclusion

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is a critical component of a healthy life, but its levels decline with age, and this decline is associated with a number of health problems. NAD levels can be boosted by taking vitamin B3 (niacin), experiments with which show promise for improving body metabolism, alleviating disease effects and optimising quality of life. While studies are ongoing to determine the mechanism of NAD's multiple beneficial effects, supplementation with vitamin B3 (and possibly other B vitamins), in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise, can help maintain good health.

Disclaimer:

The content of this article was created for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Further information:

David Sinclair on Health Theory - https://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=IEz1P4i1P7s / (accessed 16/3/20).

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10 Healthy Lunch Ideas For Weight Loss

Chocolate: A Treat for the Taste Buds and Your Health

Great news for chocolate lovers! Dark chocolate has been shown to provide several health benefits. Chocolate comes from the cacao bean, which is rich in plant-derived flavanols. Flavanols are a type of phytochemical; a bioactive chemical found in many plant foods. Phytochemicals are proven antioxidants, which means they help protect the body's cells from damage. These phytochemicals are found in every bite of dark chocolate.

Dark chocolate not only contains cacao, but other important nutrients. Those with higher amounts of cacao also contains fiber, iron, magnesium, copper, potassium, and manganese; all of which are good for your health.

Dark chocolate with at least 70% or more cacao listed as the first ingredient is the healthiest choice because it has a lot of cacao and little added sugar. Some bars contain up to 95% cacao! The more cacao, the more health benefits. Milk and white chocolate may taste good, but they contain mostly sugar and little to no cacao. For this reason, it's best to avoid them in the interest of your health.

Heart Healthy Food

Dark chocolate can be considered a heart-healthy food. The flavanols in cacao can lower "bad" LDL cholesterol and raise "good" HDL cholesterol which prevents the buildup of plaque in the arteries. Along with vasodilator properties, these flavanols help blood flow easily through the body thus lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart disease, cardiovascular disease and congestive heart failure. In addition, blood can flow easily to the brain increasing cognitive performance and reducing the risk of stroke.

Boost Memory

Some research suggests the flavanols found in cocoa may boost memory and brain function. A randomized, double-blind study published in Hypertension looked at ninety elderly participants with mild cognitive impairment. The study had participants drink a dairy-based cocoa flavanol mixture that contained various concentrations of cocoa. Other sources of flavanols were restricted in the diet of the participants. The study resulted in a better performance of working memory and higher cognitive scores in the participants who drank the mixture with the higher concentration rather than the lower concentration mixture. The higher and moderate concentration groups also showed improvement in insulin resistance and blood pressure levels compared to the group drinking the lower concentration.

Decreases Insulin Resistance

Despite chocolate's reputation as being high in sugar and fat, dark chocolate has been found to benefit those with diabetes. Dark chocolate containing at least 70% cacao will not cause high spikes in blood sugar because it has a low glycemic index. Since the cacao flavanols can improve insulin resistance, they can help the body use insulin efficiently.

Improve Mood

Eating this treat in moderation can also improve your mood. Phenylethylamine is produced in the brain when you feel you are falling in love and releases endorphins that can make you feel happy. No surprise, this chemical is also found in dark chocolate.

There are many ways to include dark chocolate in your healthy eating plan. Make a small piece a daily treat if you have a sweet tooth and need a tasty snack. You can melt it and use it as a dip for apple, orange, and banana slices. That is one delicious, phytochemical packed fondue! Dark chocolate chips can also be used as a healthy topping for plain yogurt, or mixed into trail mix. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, making dark chocolate a part of your day is something that tastes good, and will make you feel good inside and out.

Bonnie R. Giller is a Registered and Certified Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She helps chronic dieters, emotional eaters, and people with medical conditions like diabetes, break the spell that diets have over them and reclaim WholeBody Trust™ so they can live their life to the fullest. She does this by creating a tailored solution that combines the three pillars of WholeBody Trust™: Mind Trust, Hunger Trust and Food Trust™.

Join her free Break the Spell of Diets in 3 Days online experience at https://dietfreeradiantme.com/breakthespellofdiets

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Hypnosis for Weight Loss (Guided Relaxation, Healthy Diet, Sleep & Motivation)

Covid-19: The Elephant in the Room

There's little doubt that the Coronavirus pandemic has dramatically changed the way you live and the way you think about things that you previously took for granted. For most, becoming infected will result in symptoms similar to a bad case of the flu, while some may have no noticeable symptoms. However, a small percentage of folks who become infected will suffer tremendously, and some will die. Early in the year, as the virus was just reaching our shores, we observed other countries as they were further along the "curve." We were told that this virus could be fatal, but mostly to the elderly who were already suffering from other chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and COPD. It became critically important to protect our vulnerable seniors, particularly those in community living housing or nursing homes. We scolded the young who partied on beaches over spring break, bringing the coronavirus back to their homes, family, and grandparents.

Then the other shoe dropped when we learned of young Americans becoming hospitalized and even dying from this "old person" illness. Why are young people dying in the U.S. yet other countries don't report the same statistics that we're seeing here? Are other countries not reporting accurately, or is there something different about the virus when it arrived in the U.S.? Why do we see such high death rates, (Coronavirus deaths as a percentage of population) in our large cities that exceed the rates of other countries?

While we in the United States may choose to ignore the elephant in the room, other countries warned of our vulnerability.

Being overweight is a major risk for people infected with the new coronavirus and the United States is particularly vulnerable because of high obesity levels there, France's chief epidemiologist said on Wednesday.

World News

April 8, 2020

Americans are among the world's most vulnerable to coronavirus because of their rising rates of obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure

Dailymail.com

Published: 18:58 EDT, 30 March 2020

Other countries talk about America's obesity problem, but here in the U.S., we blame the bad outcomes of the virus on high blood pressure, diabetes and pre-diabetes, race, poverty, etc. However, it's rare to hear that being overweight is an independent risk factor even though it underlies almost all of the chronic illnesses that make us vulnerable.

Dr. Robert Eckel, president of medicine and science for the American Diabetes Association, told Business Insider that a "sophisticated internist" in New York City told him at least 90% of the people under age 50 he's seen ventilated due to COVID-19 were obese.

Business Insider 4/11/2020

Yes, America, we're fat and we don't want to talk about it. But there's good news amidst the bad... We can learn from this pandemic and change our habits and lifestyle to become healthier and boost our immunity at the same time. Amazingly, often losing just 10 pounds can reverse type 2 diabetes and improve most other chronic illnesses. And maintaining a healthy weight is not only protective for Covid-19, but also for other viruses and influenza infections.

So let's not waste any more time America! You can get on the path to health right now by scheduling a free health consultation to learn the steps you can immediately take to improve your resistance to this and future viruses.

Pat Redmond is a functional nutritionist, food chemist and recipe hacker who helps her clients with health and weight struggles regain their "prime body" without starving, sweating or becoming a slave to their diet.

Pat's clients continue to enjoy "hacked" versions of their favorite foods and never count calories or feel deprived.

Pat is from Michigan but escapes the cold and snow in her motorhome with her husband and fur babies.

To contact Pat for copies of her cookbooks, "Healthy on the Road" and "Hacked and Healthy" or for private coaching, email: coach@myhealthcoachlive.com.

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The Best Meal Plan To Lose Fat Faster (EAT LIKE THIS!)

Intermittent Fasting Has Many Benefits

Intermittent fasting is not so much a diet but a pattern or timing of how to eat. It is how early mankind fed itself for millennia. It has many benefits to improve our health. This article discusses intermittent fasting (IF), types of intermittent fasting and subsequent health benefits.

To be very clear this article is meant for general purposes and should not be utilized individually, but in consultation with one's health care provider.

Let's begin with stating that intermittent fasting means NO SNACKS! Snacking is out. Intermittent means we will wait an interval of time between meals.

There are various patterns that can be used for intermittent fasting. One of the simplest is: 3 square meals a day. This is a time-honored custom for many in the boomer generation and previous generations. It involves having breakfast, lunch and dinner and not eating overnight. Typically, a 4-5 hour time span between meals occurs. Since each meal is substantial the individual doesn't become hungry.

Another method of IF is to utilize the 3 square meals a day and to add a 24- 48 hour fasting time once a month where one only drinks water and sparingly drinks a vegetable broth.

There are a number of other patterns that can be pursued and are readily investigated by consulting an expert of nutrition and online references.

The benefits of IF are numerous, ranging from weight loss, improved metabolism, decreased chronic pain and lower risk of cancer.

Weight loss occurs when we refrain from eating for longer periods. If we eat frequently, we are constantly burning calories from the food we've consumed. However, by utilizing IF we burn fat and subsequently lose weight.

Many people feel that their metabolism is slow or unstable. Intermittent fasting can speed up and stabilize overall body metabolism. Physiologically IF reduces the amount of insulin produced by the pancreas and allows blood glucose levels to normalize. Over weeks and months metabolic activities of the body naturally become more balanced, normal and regular.

Intermittent fasting has been shown to reduce the type of white blood cell called monocytes. Monocytes are linked with body inflammation. By decreasing inflammation chronic musculoskeletal pains can be improved.

Cancer cells typically feed on glucose. Blood glucose is high when we snack and eat frequently. Conversely, when we fast intermittently, we burn fat. Since most cancer cells cannot feed on fat cancer risk lessons.

Some studies show that intermittent fasting helps the body to clean out toxins and damaged cells. This cleansing and purification reduces tiredness and sluggishness and helps boost energy.

Fasting, in general, is an age-old process that dates back centuries to many faiths and cultures. Almost everyone can easily engage in intermittent fasting and there are a wide array of health benefits.

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WHAT I EAT IN A DAY | WEIGHT LOSS MEAL PLAN FOR WOMEN

"Squeeze-Between" Syndrome: Signs, Symptoms & Solutions

So what is this Syndrome? Well, it happens when a client tries to force my nutrition coaching in and around every other food plan she's already following. I say "she" because, in my experience, women are the ones who do this. Many of them have several nutrition plans going at once. That doesn't leave much room for mine.

The most obvious sign of Squeeze-Between is poor results - or none.

Also resistance. I'll get lots of push-back when one of my recommendations conflicts with the advice given to the client by her chiropractor, her next-door neighbor, her bridge partner, her manicurist, the guy who cleans the pool.

Somehow, though, when things don't work, the nutritionist - me - gets blamed. Clients don't seem to recognize that they hired me because those other things weren't working.

But perhaps I digress.

Let's Zoom in on One Client

This client wanted to lose weight.

She had a thyroid problem, and her M.D. gave her nutrition advice. I'm not allowed to contradict that, so his guidelines became part of the project.

Her chiropractor wanted her to fast one day a week. It may have had to do with autophagy, but let's not go there now.

The food logs she started keeping for me revealed that she always ate extra food before her weekly fast began. After the fast, she'd go a little nuts and make up for the fasting.

She wasn't losing weight. Surprised? Neither was I. The fasting had to end.

So What Happened?

Things started moving in the right direction. But one night at 1 am, she woke up "starving." Her word.

Chances are she wasn't starving. Maybe she felt hungry and wasn't used to that in the middle of the night.

Unfortunately, instead of eating just enough food to take away the hunger and going back to bed, she had a large meal.

But so horrified of hunger was she, she started eating a large meal every night at 10:30. After 5 days of that, she had gained 4 pounds.

She blamed me. That was before I reviewed her food logs and reported back to her what she had done.

Wish I could tell you we got things on track. We started to, yes, but before we made substantial progress, she announced she was pregnant and no longer interested in a weight-loss plan.

This "Too Many Cooks" Thing is Called "Diffusion of Responsibility"

My most obvious take-away was to start screening clients in a pre-program interview.

• To ask about other nutrition plans the client's following.
• To develop an agreement with the client to follow my plan.
• To fire a client who won't put our work front and center. Otherwise, she'll quit and tell her friends my program doesn't work.

Next time I ran into a client following a nutrition plan from her gynecologist, I said, "I get my worst results with clients who squeeze my plan in and around other people's advice."

She stopped the OB/GYN's plan and switched to mine. Her results were fantastic, but that's a separate story!

What if you could redefine your relationship with food? What if you could potentially reverse diabetes, hypertension, and other metabolic conditions? Or mood swings? Or binge eating? What would it be worth to you to regain control and enjoy your life without stressing about food? I'll show you how to get there. It's easy, it works, and you can do it. Just visit LastResortNutrition.com and grab your free Empower Me Consult today.

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20 Foods That Help You Lose Weight

Food and Exercise Tips for Bone Health

Bones set the foundation for life as we know it in our bodies. They give us shape, help us to stand tall, and keep everything in place. It's important to give them as much love and attention as we can. Through diet and exercise, you can build up your bones to be bigger and stronger.

Defining Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is a condition where the body's bones become weak and brittle. When healthy, the body removes and creates new bone tissue perfectly. In osteoporosis, the body is getting rid of bone tissue faster than it can make more. This leads to bones that appear porous and increases the chance of fracture.

Foods for Bone Health

The foods eaten day after day can have a big impact on your bone health. Regularly choosing fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds, low-fat dairy, and fish are some of the best foods to try.

Fruits: Papaya, orange, raisins, banana, plantains, prunes, grapefruit, strawberries, pineapples...

Vegetables: Spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, broccoli, potatoes, bell peppers, brussels sprouts...

Legumes: Chickpeas, black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, lima beans, black-eyed peas...

Whole Grains: Oats, brown rice, barley, millet, bulgur, buckwheat...

Nuts and Seeds: Almonds, pecans, walnuts, pistachios, cashews, Brazil nuts...

Dairy Products: Low-fat or non-fat yogurt, milk, and cheese

Fish: Canned sardines, salmon, mackerel, and tuna

In the interest of bone health, it's important to note there are some foods that could put a damper on your efforts to build stronger bones. Limiting your salt intake, moderating your alcohol and caffeine intakes, and limiting your intake of soft drinks are some additional recommendations.

Exercising for Bone Health

Bones become bigger, stronger and denser the more you place demands on it. If you do not engage in activity that puts a stress on your bones, then they do not receive any messages that they need to be strong. Those who do not exercise run the risk of having lower bone mass or density. When you engage in weight-bearing exercise, your brain sends a chemical message to your bones that tells them to be ready to handle the weight and impact.

There are two types of exercises that are important for building and maintaining bone mass and density: weight-bearing and resistance exercises.

Weight Bearing Exercise

Weight bearing exercises are those that make your body work against gravity, such as running, walking, stair-climbing, dancing, and tennis. These are exercises in which your feet and legs are bearing your weight. Each time your foot hits the ground you apply a stress to your bones, which respond by maintaining or sometimes increasing their strength, which can be measured in terms of increased bone mineral density. The higher the impact of the activity contact, the greater the benefit to your bones. Therefore weight-bearing exercises that include running or jumping are of greater benefit to your bone health than gentler weight-bearing exercises such as walking. Swimming and bicycling are not weight-bearing, although they are great aerobic exercises.

To maintain the bone-strengthening benefits of weight-bearing exercise, you need to keep up the exercise regularly, for the long-term. If you stop exercising, the benefit wears off. Experts advise 30 minutes of weight-bearing exercise every day to maintain bone health.

Resistance Exercises

The second type of exercise that is important for bone health is resistance exercises that use muscular strength to improve muscle mass and strengthen bone. These activities include weightlifting, such as using free weights and weight machines found at your local gym. Incorporating resistance training 2 or 3 days a week, for 30 minutes per session, has been shown to help maintain healthy bones.

5 Tips for Strong Bones

1. When sitting for long periods of time, stand up for 5 minutes of every hour.
2. Walk and stand as often as possible within the course of your daily activities.
3. Try to stand as erect as possible, lifting head up towards the ceiling.
4. Wear soft soled shoes and thick socks to decrease shock on weight-bearing joints.
5. When lifting, avoid bending from the waist to get objects off the floor or in low places. Bend with your knees instead. Keep your back straight when bending.

You don't need to join a gym or pay for a personal trainer to be physically active. Starting with these suggestions can help strengthen your bones. Once you feel confident, you can start building up to a regular exercise routine.

Note: Always check with your physician before starting any exercise program

To Review...

Eating well and getting in some daily movement are the keys to unlock the door to great bone health. The more often you make these choices, the more natural it will feel. Be patient and remember, health is a journey.

Bonnie R. Giller is a Registered and Certified Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She helps chronic dieters, emotional eaters, and people with medical conditions like diabetes, break the spell that diets have over them and reclaim WholeBody Trust™ so they can live their life to the fullest. She does this by creating a tailored solution that combines the three pillars of WholeBody Trust™: Mind Trust, Hunger Trust and Food Trust™.

Join her free Break the Spell of Diets in 3 Days online experience at https://dietfreeradiantme.com/breakthespellofdiets

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How Far Is A 5K Race

Running a 5k is becoming a very widely held goal for many beginner runners, it seems to be something that is easy to imagine doing and for a complete newbie not too daunting a prospect.

It's a distance which with a little constant training most people could build up to running without rest in as little as 6 to 8 weeks.

Many charity events and road races now use this specific distance as it's a good starting point for most folks and you don't have to be an elite athlete or a gym junkie to contemplate doing one.

But just exactly how far is 5k.

Well in a nutshell, it is 3.1 miles.

Depending on whether you're looking at the distance as a metric or the old imperial system.

If you want the answer in kilometres, over a distance of 5 kilometers, there are 5000 metres or 16,404 feet

If you want the answer in miles, over a distance of 3 miles there are 5,469 yards.

As a relatively unfit beginner, you should expect to be able to complete this distance in around 35 - 40 minutes. Although this would be very much a starting point and anyone who had a basic level of fitness and wasn't overweight could run much faster than this.

5k runs have grown to be a very popular way for charities to build both funds and awareness of their individual causes. Many people decide to choose charities which have a particular importance to them, for example they might have lost a relative or friend to a certain disease or know someone that is struggling with an illness that is supported by that particular charitable organisation

5k races are the shortest distances for beginners to take part in, but you still need to be fully ready if you're going to give it your best shot. The truth is most people are physically able to run a 5k, but they don't simply because they don't get the right training advice.

If you've often wondered how far is 5k and are thinking about running one, then you should stick to a schedule designed actually for a your level of fitness. There's nothing worse than following an exercise regime that is too advanced for you because it is demotivating and soul destroying trying to keep up with a running plan that is too difficult to complete.

If you've ever thought about getting up off your couch to run a 5k and have a couple of minutes to spare then I'd recommend you go and grab my new FREE report. You'll discover 5 simple tips that will instantly make you a better runner. My name is Jago Holmes CPT, I am a certified personal trainer and I strongly urge you to grab yourself a free copy of my running report - 'Running Made easy' before you start your training - www.couchto-5k.com

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Putting Off Exercise? Two Ways to Regain Motivation and Stop Procrastinating Workouts

Today is the day!

You told yourself you'd hit to the gym after work. But work was more hectic than you thought. Now you're drained. You drive home, clean up a bit, but then you make the mistake of sitting down. You can feel your energy fading - along with your motivation.

You know you should get that workout in.

But the idea of dragging yourself to the gym is quickly turning into a pipe dream. You feel like you just can't get yourself to get up. So then you decide you'll workout tomorrow instead. But this too is questionable.

This cycle can go on for days... weeks... even months. And it's frustrating because part of us wants to work out, and knows we'll feel so much better once we do - but another part of ourselves would rather just crash on the couch.

So why do we procrastinate workouts?

Let's look at three culprits:

1. I'm Too Busy

2. I Don't Feel Like It

3. I Can't Wake Up In Time

1) I'm Too Busy

Have you found there are "more important" things to do than getting to the gym?

Maybe there's paperwork to catch up.

Maybe there are clothes to fold.

Maybe you have to make dinner.

The tricky part is all of those might be valid. All of those might be important. But those reasons can quickly turn into excuses. Especially if those same reasons stop you day after day.

2) I Don't Feel Like It.

Some days we just aren't in the mood.

We're tired.

We're stressed out.

We're not feeling motivated.

Because we're not in the right mood, we wait until a "better day" or when we're in a "better mood".

Behind this reason is often the belief that, "I need to be motivated before I act" - which is FAR from the truth. I've met many fit people and some days they are gung-ho and super-motivated but sometimes they aren't - but they work out anyway. Lack of motivation doesn't stop them.

3) I Can't Wake Up In Time

Mornings can be rough.

The alarm disrupts our perfect slumber. So we hit snooze once... twice... a dozen times until finally we frantically have to get ready for the day.

Maybe the bed is too cozy

Maybe it's too cold outside

Maybe you're too tired.

It can be tough waking up, especially if you're a night owl. Or if you're in the habit of snoozing your alarm clock. Sure - exercising in the morning has benefits. But if the mornings don't work, find a time that does. For some people, lunch hours or evening works much better for them.

So it could be any one of these or combination of these. Whatever the reason, let's look at two ways to prevent this cycle of procrastinating workouts.

Imagine The Finish Line

As you imagine your next workout, what comes to mind?

Do you imagine how pleasant and enjoyable it's going to be?

Do you think about how happy you're going be while doing it?

How much fun you're going to have?

Probably not. When most people imagine working out, they picture all sorts of unpleasant things. Their focus zooms in on the painful exercises... how hard it will be... how tired they'll be... how sore they'll be... everyone watching them...

It's easy to see how they talk themselves out of it.

Focusing on these things will make anyone unmotivated. But just like a photographer, you can adjust and shift your focus to other qualities of a landscape. More beautiful aspects. More inspiring aspects.

In fact, let's take a lesson from the Navy SEALS on this.

Years ago, the Navy SEALS were in a dilemma, 76% of their top candidates were dropping out.The Navy knew these recruits were more than capable, yet few were making the cut. So they called psychologist, Eric Potterat to figure out how to boost the recruits' mental toughness. Potterat created four habits (called The Big Four) that worked so well, it increased graduation rate by 50%!

One habit was known as "Imagining How Good It Will Feel".

When recruits needed a boost to keep them going through a brutal workout, he taught them to imagine successfully completing a workout. This allowed them to tap into powerful emotions like feeling successful and accomplishing something. And this allowed them to power through it.

Here's how you can use this:

Visualize A Successful Workout

Imagine yourself successfully completing the workout.

Think about how good that will feel at the end.

Feel that success and that accomplishment.

Even if it's just one workout, it's still an accomplishment.

Even if you can't perform as well as you used to, it's still an accomplishment.

Visualize it as best as you can.

Bring in as many senses as you can.

And you don't have to focus on the completing the entire workout. You can use this for certain parts of your workout; using something Potterat calls "segmenting."

In an interview with Business Insider, Potterat states:

"If you're thrust into a seemingly overwhelming, stressful situation, the best thing you can do is just kind of manage one step at a time and focus on what's controllable."

Pick out certain exercises and how they will feel once you've accomplished them.

For me, I don't enjoy doing pull ups. If I imagine doing pull ups, it's not very motivating. But if I imagine what it's like after completing pull ups, it's very motivating. Use it for certain exercises.

When you break it down like this, it's somewhat like crossing off items on a checklist. You can give yourself a surge of accomplishment by finishing each of those small steps.

Here are some additional aspects you can focus on:

When you're done how much more alert and energized will you feel?

How much more peace of mind will you have after the work out?

How much better will the rest of your day feel?

Do you think that feeling of accomplishment will carry with you the rest of the day?

5-Minute Commitment

Working as a fitness professional, I learned that the most successful clients had certain things in common.

One of which was the quantity of workouts they did on their own (called "off-day workouts"). In many cases, these would make or break people. You see, when people need to show up for a session with a trainer, they have accountability. So it's not too difficult to show up.

But it's a different story when they have to show up on their own.

So I gave them a challenge.

Even if you're tired.

Even if you don't feel like it.

Even if you're not motivated.

Even if you're not in the mood.

5-Minute Commitment

1. Workout for 5-minutes
2. If after five minutes you still aren't feeling it, then go home.

Well, guess what?

In most cases, they'll finish the entire workout. Instead of waiting for motivation to strike them like lightning, they acted their way into motivation. It's similar to the quote by William Butler Yeats, "Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking."

Commit yourself to just five minutes.

Worst-case scenario, you still accomplish a small workout.

Best-case scenario, you finish the entire thing.

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What Is the Difference Between a Pilates Workout and Yoga?

To begin with, both types of exercise are a very natural form of exercise for both and mind, and it would appear, especially recently, many more people seem to be involved in one form of Pilates workout or another. A Pilates workout can take the shape of classes or simply done at your leisure and pace in the comfort of your own home.

Both a Pilates workout and Yoga session one have similar traits but let me tell you the main differences.

Firstly Yoga as a form of exercise has been around for a very long time now. In fact, it actually dates back to almost five thousand years when it emerged in India. It is not just a workout; it emphasizes both mind and body, meditation, maintaining a proper healthy diet as well as breathing techniques.

In comparison, Pilates, a much newer form of exercise, has been in existence for approximately 80 years now, invented by a man called Joseph Pilates. Though it has certain similarities to some Yoga techniques, its main aim is to help condition the entire body. This form of exercise strengthens the muscles, thereby developing core strength into everyday movements that typically form your day-to-day life, without you even being consciously aware of it.

Yoga also involves core strength to a degree. However, its principles are more based on stretch and flexibility and less perhaps on the day-to-day body movements. Its focus is more on the inner body and more spiritual in its application.

Both a Pilates workout and a Yoga session focuses on breathing and movement at the same time. Pilates is more inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth. Yoga, on the other hand, is more inhaling and exhaling through your nose.

Ideally, it would help if you determined what exactly it is you want to achieve from your workout. Do you want more stress management? If so, I would suggest Yoga. However, if you are looking to burn more calories, I would recommend a good Pilates workout, the choice is yours.

Generally speaking, during a Pilates workout, you may burn between 170-370 depending on the exercises done, whereas with a Yoga workout, the calorie burn is more likely to be about 140-250 calories. Either way, they are both excellent workouts that will improve both flexibilities and achieve the right muscle tone in the process.

However, if you are specifically looking to improve your abdominal muscles in particular, then Pilates is an excellent choice.

Pilates will work the whole body without any rapid or forceful movements that can injure you and because of its low impact nature, it is one of the stronger reasons why it is an excellent form of exercise for both young and elderly alike.

The centre of a Pilates workout is working on your abdominal muscles and your buttocks as it makes a person stronger from the inside out, making this one of its core attributes.

Pilates incorporates flexibility and strength, where it provides an excellent workout for all the different muscles groups, thereby giving you a much stronger body and leaner appearance.

Both a Pilates workout and a Yoga session can have a positive impact on your body. I cannot see any negative implications for either type of exercise if done correctly.

Regarding some similarities, they do however, both give you a feeling of well- being which can only be a good thing. They also both do not involve any jerk like movements or any other form of vigorous movements.

Each form of exercise workout will give you a sense of peace and wellbeing while at the same time, strengthening your muscles. Though each has its uniqueness as mentioned above.

From a visual stance, you will see results quicker doing Pilates than you would with Yoga, which may take longer, though they are equally as good for you in their own right.

The truth is that both are effective, yet each has its uniqueness; it does depend on how quickly you would like to see results.

I hope this article has shed a little more light on the two forms of exercise, they do even share a few similar practices, and there is absolutely no reason why you can't do both. If you would like to find out a little bit more about Pilates why not head over to https://letsgetandstayhealthy.com/pilates-benefits

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