Of course I intend to continue to run and lift weights. I was thinking about this on my run today and I realized that last week I only really did one day of hard work out. The other two days that I actually "worked out" I only did cardio for 20-30 minutes both times. If I would've been more consistent last week I think I could've maintained or even lost weight despite my eating frenzy. Working out is so important while you're trying to lose weight! It's important regardless, but it's especially important during the weight loss phase. During my last weight watchers meeting my leader read off a list of reasons why working out is so important- I'm going to try to re-write that list for you right now. Here goes:
Regular exercise can...
1. Help you lose weight, especially fat
2. Improve your physical appearance
3. Increase your level of muscular strength and endurance
4. Maintain your resting metabolic rate to prevent weight gain
5. Increase your stamina and ability to do continuous work
6. Improve fitness levels, or your body's ability to use oxygen
7. Provide protection against injury
8. Improve your balance and co-ordination
9. Increase bone mineral density to prevent osteoporosis
10. Lower resting heart rate and blood pressure
11. Lower Body Mass Index (BMI), your weight to height ratio
12. Reduce triglycerides, bad cholesterol (LDL), raises good cholesterol (HDL)
13. Enhance sexual desire and performance
14. Reduce heart disease risk and stroke
15. Reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer
16. Increase insulin sensitivity, preventing type 2 diabetes
17. Reduce anxiety and help with stress management
18. Improve function of the immune system
19. Improve your self-esteem and restores confidence
20. Help you sleep better, relax, and improve mood
1. Help you lose weight, especially fat
2. Improve your physical appearance
3. Increase your level of muscular strength and endurance
4. Maintain your resting metabolic rate to prevent weight gain
5. Increase your stamina and ability to do continuous work
6. Improve fitness levels, or your body's ability to use oxygen
7. Provide protection against injury
8. Improve your balance and co-ordination
9. Increase bone mineral density to prevent osteoporosis
10. Lower resting heart rate and blood pressure
11. Lower Body Mass Index (BMI), your weight to height ratio
12. Reduce triglycerides, bad cholesterol (LDL), raises good cholesterol (HDL)
13. Enhance sexual desire and performance
14. Reduce heart disease risk and stroke
15. Reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer
16. Increase insulin sensitivity, preventing type 2 diabetes
17. Reduce anxiety and help with stress management
18. Improve function of the immune system
19. Improve your self-esteem and restores confidence
20. Help you sleep better, relax, and improve mood
21. Increases skin tone
22. Gives you more energy
23. Increases prolonged independence for older individuals
24. Regulates your body's waste management system
25. Improves intellectual capacity
26. Reduces back aches
27. Helps with pain tolerance
28. Makes pregnancy and childbirth easier; helps ease PMS symptoms as well
29. Increases immune system functionality
30. Because it's good for you!
Ok- now get out there and work it out!! Have a great day!
Diz
OMG I needed to see this right now! Thanks Diz! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are dead on, D. The body can compensate for fewer calories, but it simply has no defense when you exercise regularly. It's the successful weight-loser's secret weapon!
ReplyDeleteI need to get back on my regular work out pattern... I have been yo-yoing when it comes to working out... look at you though! I see you have been losing! I cant wait to get to 152!
ReplyDeleteThat list made me feel depressed!
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