Not to long ago, I decided to make a change in my life and try to do Yoga everyday. I heard so many good things about the benefits of Yoga, that I wanted to really give it a ty. I “planned” on doing yoga every day for a week. Well, I only got through a couple days before I stopped. I don’t know why I stopped, there is no good excuse aside from the fact that I was sore as hell, but I stopped. I have done a few yoga workouts here and there over the last couple months, but nothing consistent. Then one day last week, my fiance was on our Wii Fit. That was when I realized that the Wii Fit has yoga and I wouldn’t have to do the long workout where I keep going to the ground after every move. I could go at my own pace. So I decided to try it out and just work on the moves. I figured that if I can get the moves down, then a complete workout will be easier for me. So the last week or so I have been doing yoga on the Wii almost every day. I seem to say this all the time, but that damn Wii Fit really kicks my ass. It’s slow and I have to keep going to the menu to select workouts and I get tired of the dumb ass advice from the “trainers,” but no matter what, I am always beet down after using the Wii. So for those of you looking to start yoga, but maybe are intimidated by the workouts or just a little lazy like me, try the Wii Fit. It’s not easy, but you can go at your own pace and work your way up to full Yoga workouts.

Tips for Choosing a Weight Loss Program

For those of you looking in to starting a quick weight loss program, there are a few things that you should keep in mind when making your decision:

Set goals- If the program you are looking in to wants you to write down your weight loss goals, you may have found the right diet plan. Studies have shown that by setting goals for yourself, and writing them down, you are more apt to stick with your diet and reach your goals. Try setting small goals each week (such as to eat less fat or lose 1.5 pounds), these mini goals are not as overwhelming as larger goals, like losing 50 pounds in three months, or whatever your final goal may be. Also, by achieving these smaller goals, we see that we are making progress and are more likely to continue trying than if we don’t set any.

Calories are good- Yes, all quick weight loss program rules will tell you that you should limit your calorie intake per day if you are going to lose weight. But, cutting your calories too much can actually stall weight loss just as much as consuming too many calories per day. A good rule of thumb is to eat no less than 1,600 calories per day for men and 1,200 calories per day for women. Beware that some of these “lose weight fast” diets can be very unhealthy and can cause health problems of their own.

Exercise, exercise, exercise - For our bodies to gain one pound, we must consume 3,500 more calories than our bodies burn. So, for every pound we want to lose, we must take 3,500 calories from our bodies. This can be achieved by either consuming fewer calories, or by raising our metabolism by exercise. A smart dieter on a quick weight loss program will cut calories to a healthy level and incorporate more exercise into their every day routines to flush more calories from their bodies. Of course, you can overdo exercise, so moderation is key for healthy weight loss.

A quick weight loss program must be healthy and allow the dieter to make healthy choices. Any diet that claims that a person can lose an unbelievable amount of calories in a very short amount of time is probably going to give unsound and unhealthy advice. A dieter should not have to cut out entire food groups from their diet to lose weight. Remember that our bodies work like machines, and all food groups serve a purpose in keeping our bodies functioning at an optimal level. By cutting calories too low, doing extreme amounts of exercising and/or only eating certain foods we can actually cause our bodies to shut down and stop working correctly. Don’t fall for the gimmicks. Work hard, set goals, and believe in yourself, and you can achieve anything you set your mind to.