Why is it that women receive the short end of the stick in the aging process? Is it fair that besides losing our precious estrogen, we have to gain something that we don’t want? Okay my bitterness is over; I’m ready to take on my waistline. Whining doesn’t work. It makes us grouchy, mean spirited, and unattractive.
While reading about weight gain and menopause, it appears the stage is set to undermine our “middle” before the process actually begins. During perimenopause, we tend to gain weight around the midsection because our metabolism is changing; it is harder to work off
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Bike Your Way to Cardio Health
August 1st, 2011 by Heather Duchan | Biking
Who needs a gym when you can purchase one piece of equipment for under $100 that will improve your cardio fitness, build muscle tone, and get you where you need to go? Although a gym has its advantages, air-conditioning being one, a bike is an awesome way to get and stay fit, especially if you're new to exercising or low on funds or motivation. If you're in the market for a new cardio routine, take a minute to look over the advantages of cycling to see if it might be right for you.
1. A bike is good for your
1. A bike is good for your
Winter Activities: Calorie Comparison
November 30th, 2009 by Louise | Winter Activities
Here in New Hampshire, winter lovers still are waiting for the temperatures to drop. It is simply too warm for snowfall and frozen water. When the snow falls and the temperature drops, opportunities for winter fitness activities open up. Some of these activities inherently allow you to burn more calories. Here is a list of winter activities from least to most demanding. (All calculated values are based on a selected weight of 135 pounds):
- Skating - Moderate skating is a leisurely activity, and consequently it only burns about 230 calories per 45 minutes. On the other hand, if you find a
Give Me More Calories
February 24th, 2009 by Joe Lawrence | Cardio, Eating & Exercise, Family Fitness
The most basic building block of any diet is the calories that you consume. Our body weight goals can be reached by regulating the calories we consume daily.
Calories obviously are needed to make our bodies function. Every body type and person vary in the quantity of calories they need to consume daily. Calorie consumption is imperative when attempting to maintain, gain or lose weight. In fact, there is not a single one of you that does not fit one of those three categories.
The three ways we ingest calories are from protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Proteins and carbohydrates each provide 4
Calories obviously are needed to make our bodies function. Every body type and person vary in the quantity of calories they need to consume daily. Calorie consumption is imperative when attempting to maintain, gain or lose weight. In fact, there is not a single one of you that does not fit one of those three categories.
The three ways we ingest calories are from protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Proteins and carbohydrates each provide 4
