Fitness questions and answers

Inspite of all hectic schedules, busy lifestyle and really having no time to take care of onesself, here are few tips we can follow to keep fit:

1. Keeep sleep timings fixed.

2. Keep meal timings fixed.

3. Have some time for relaxation or meditation.

4. Walking: Don't avoid walking. It can be walking up or down a staircase. It can also be walking in the home or workplace instead of asking other people to attend the doorbell or phonering. Walking is a simple exercise and should be done regularly. In case you do not get time for a 20 minutes walk, you can just compensate it by walking at home or workplace even while working.

5. Avoid addictions: Addiction to narcotics, alcohol and cigarette should be avoided at any cost.

Apart from this there are certain food habits which help in keeping fit:

1. Avoid fried food, take it occassionally like once in a month.

2. Avoid unnecessary spices: Very spicy food can cause acidity and other gastrointestinal problems. Also, having simple non spicy food prevents problems like Blood Pressure and anxiety.

3. Have lots of fruits: Fruits are something we can carry anywhere and don't require processing before eating. So, its a good habbit to have as much fruits as possible. They keep body free of toxins and help in digestion. Also, fruits are a good source of most of the Vitamins.

4. Hot beverages should be taken in limit: Tea/ Coffe etc should not ba taken more than 2 times a day. These things can be very harmful in the long run.

5. Excess of everything is bad: Chocolates, coldrinks, junk food etc should not be taken in excess. In fact try and avoid these things as far as you can.

6. Drink lots of water: One should drink a lot of water. Avoid very cold water or hot water. As far as possible, take water at room temperature. Less intake of water can cause dehydration and kidney problems in long term.

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As such no machine I am having inside.I believe if I do Yoga as a part of my life I could be free of my only one problem right now ...that is obesity.

In my opinion there are 12 cheap ways to keep fitwhich are afffordable by common man.

1.Sleep Earlier

2.Consider vitamin sppliments

3.Eat more vegetables,cut red meat and non veg.items,pizzas,ice creams etc.

4.Never skip breakfast

5.Eat complete meal.

6.Don't let you go yourself with hungry.

7.Excrcise daily ,at least walk

8.Don't be stress

9.Wash yourhands often

10.Toss the vices

11.Think twice while joining weight loss courses.

12.Visit thedoctors frequently.

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Staying physically fit is something required by all of us badly..we all want to look healthy and pleasant. So, here are the ways to keep physically fit:

1. Proper balanced diet. Eating less is a technique used by most people to grow thin, but I feel growing thin is not as important as being physically fit..so, it is important to eat a balanced diet and not reduce ur diet to so less so as to cause nutrition deficit to your body. A typical indian diet is a good combination of all proteins, vitamins required by our body, although it generally has a little excess fat content, which can be reuduced by calorie content awareness. Lots of vegetables, mainly greens, is the key to a healthy diet; these do not contribute to calories, so these need to be had along with some carbs.

2. Proper water intake. For being physically fit, our vital organs need to function well. Most of our body organs stay healthy by drinking lots of water at proper intervals. A well-functioning kidney plays a very important role in physical fitness too.

3. Weight watching. Weight is something v all hate : P but yes, we need to have a proper weight to look healthy and good. A lower weight than normal for age and height, makes a person physically unfit too. We need to keep good watch on our weight regularly and see that there is no sudden rise or drop. A sudden change in weight can be an easy indication to many types of diseases in the body, and they can be detected early by keeping a weight record.

4. Activity. Staying active naturally is of crucial importance. In today's machine world, v have become too lazy, we move less. People who stay more active tend to catch less diseases than who stay dull. Activity is the best and easiest form of exercise. If we do our max work ourselves, we will not only improve our health, but also save a lot of money which is spent on servants, so double benefit indeed!!!

5. Regular health checks. To be physically fit, we also need to be medically fit. So, regular health checks and basic tests plays an important role in physical fitness too. A feeling of medical fitness gives a person confidence, which makes him appear physically fit too.

6. Last, but not the least, proper exercise. Exercises should be regular and according to age. Sometimes, we start with heavy exercise routine and then get tired with it and end up exercising once in 10 days or so..instead, i would advise not going for vigorous exercises..the time spent on exercise should be very less, but should be consistent and regular. Our body's metabolism adjusts itself to our exercise routine, so everytime we change the exercise regimen, we disturb our metabolism too and it takes longer for our body to take effect of the exercises. It is advisable to take a medical practitioner's advice rather than just a gym instructor, on the amount and types of exercises a particular individual needs. This regimen depends on the age, sex, and medical history of a person, so a random exercise regimen is not safe for people with weak health or any kind of chronic diseases.

It is said that a sharp brain houses in a healthy body..so physical fitness is very necessary..in today's tough lifestyle, we dont get enough time for our own body and we tend to lose our health to earn money...I feel, nothing is as precious as health and staying physically fit, sometimes even huge money cannot buy good health, realize this today than suffer tomorrow...stay physically fit!!!!!

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A balanced mind and body can be maintained with will power and having a balanced lifestyle. It is not important to give one hour daily to exercise and have a special diet program which needs a 2 hour preparation. Being a working person, I realize that we don't have time for going to a dieticial everyday and we can't pull out one hour everyday for gym either. Still, every busy person has the right to remain fit and healthy by developing certain simple habits like the ones mentioned below:

1. Meditate before going to sleep : It has got nothing to do with religion, just that we need to pull out all stressful thoughts out of our mind and let it be calm at least for 10 minutes everyday. Believe me, it improves will power, concentration and relieves the mind of stress. Also it helps in inducing sleep if we have sleep related problems. Just close your eyes for a few minutes and think about something you love the most and something which u r glad to have. Imagine the smiling face of your loved one and surpizingly, you will forget a 100 troubles.

2. Have healthy food on time: Never go to sleep just after dinner. Don't keep weird thoughts in the mind while eating and have food on time. Any work can be completed before and after meal so we should not compromise on lunch and dinner at any cost. In food, green leafy vegetables are the best. Have a lot of salads, it does not take even time to cook. Juices are now available in portable tetra packs. One should have a glass of juice everyday.

3. Simple breathing exercise while reading the newspaper or watching TV.

4. Avoid wasting your energy on arguments. Even at workplace, its better to keep quite in very irritating situations because speaking rudely and anger destroys ones mental peace and invites more troubles.

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1. I am physically fit and actively go about with no basic health defects like obesity, blood pressure, diabetes or other debilitating symptoms.

2. I do not have a physical exercise machine. I do not always go to gym.

3. But my activity involves outdoor simple exercises for the whole body - cycling, swimming, playing a game of badminton or tennis or just simple walking - in turns through the week. Same activity at the same time bores me and my body. Hence I rotate between these activities. 4. I do warm up exercises and cooling down exercises before and after any exercise activity. As i don't have an exercise machine, I go out for a little jog. That really helps.

5. Efficient fuel is important for our body. As we become more active, we need more food, but not just any food, but a healthy, energy-laden food that'll jump start the next phase of your day. Eat to live and not to live to eat is my policy for keeping fit.

6.I do allow my body to rest after varied physical activities and it helps me recover and renew by getting a sufficient amount, atleast of 7 hours of sleep.

7. I altenate my cardiac heavy exercises with yoga therapy for stretching the body, nerves and the mind. Pranayam or breathing exercises keep me cool and even tempered and relieves me of day to day problems like cold, caugh or headaches which generally hamper your day to a great extent.

8. In a day, I choose to spend 1 hour for either exercise, yoga or walking mixed up and breathing exercise with all the other activities.

9. I avoid junk fast foods and take home made low fat vegetarian food with plenty of water, fruits and vegetables, avoiding fried items most of the times and sweets are eaten sparingly.

10 Last but not the least, I get a regular check up of my BP and sugar to keep them at bay.

One thing is certain, physical fitness apart,a calm even temperament helps in fitness, that you get through yoga and meditation.

Anybody, with no outdoor gym or park, can do all these at home. Walking can be practiced avoiding use of vehicles for short distances, avoiding lift by climbing stairs. Snacking between meal is a strict no.

But one word of caution please. Do consult your physician before starting strict exercise regimen and find out the one suitable for you before adopting it. Suitability greatly depends on individuals.

Best of Luck.

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Yes i'm generally keep fit.This is mainly because of my food habits.I don't have gym at home nor i don't go to any gym.My healthy habits are as follows:-

1.Take green items more in my food.

2.I'll take OAT meal in the morning as breakfast.

3.Go for regular walk of atleast 20 min per day except sunday.

4.I'll use very less oil in food items and will not take any ghee.

5.Have a compulsory butter milk item in the end of the meal.

6.Eat fruits whenever possible.

7.Avoid Out side food completely.

As i'm following tips regularly i'm fit most of the year.

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Most of the year i'll be fit,thanks to the diet prepared by my mother for me.My secret of fitness is not going to gym but the schedule of my eating and exercises what i follow.

My secret of fitness is

1.I'm a strict vegetarian

2.I'll regularly go for a brisk walk of 45 minutes.

3.Take fruits daily.

4.Intake of atleast 8 glasses of water daily.

5.Don't think too much on any thing.

6.Early to sleep and early to get up.

7.Use the less quantity of oil infood items.

8.Take green vegtables regularly.

9.Take salads in breakfast.

10.Avoid junk foods.

And lastly pray god daily while sleeping.

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i am member of a good gymnasium. i do weight training and cardio. yes it is cycling maching. in gym also outdoors running. but i do overdo just take enough time fr relaxation.

there is no easy way.

actually all depends what type of physical fitness you want to have. if u want a great physique and health normal waking wont do and it always better to work out in gym and outdoor from a young age. and relaxation is also necessary for physical fitness. and food it depends agains u are no vegitarian or vegitarian. u got to avoid the oily food and drink juices and eat fruits and salads.

thanks

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TIPS FOR GETTING MORE PHYSICALLY FIT

1. Get a checkup Meet with your health care provider to see whether you'll need to consider any special modifications before starting an exercise program or to identify limitations.

2. Know your options Pick a program you know you will enjoy and stick with. Join an established program or develop a program you can do for little cost, using objects or props in your home or office. Decide on Morning or Night; Indoors or Outside; Large blocks of time or Short, more frequent intervals. Be realistic about how you can participate.

3. Start slowly Don’t overdo it. A good way to start is to record your activities during a day, tracking how much time you are not moving and how much you are active. Then look at when you could fit in some short (maybe 10 minutes) bouts of brisk walking. Make your muscles work harder than they are used to, but in a gradual and progressive manner.

4. Make a date Find a buddy and make appointments to exercise together. That will keep you both motivated and make it more likely you'll do the walk or workout.

5. Set specific short- and long-term goals Being specific means you’ve set side time and made the activity a priority in your day. (“I will do a brisk, 10-minute walk in the morning before my shower, at lunch time and after dinner”). A Long-term goal could be an activity you would like to do that you feel physically incapable of right now, but may be able to do with a little effort? Setting a long-term goal will help you do it.

6. Make a list List all the reasons to be physically active-things like decreasing stress or depression, stronger bones, greater strength and flexibility to help maintain independence, increased energy, better sleep, etc. rather than an outcome (such as losing weight). Add to your list as you increase your physical activity-and keep it in a visible place.

7. If you’re thinking of joining a facility, check it out first. Does the facility feel friendly? Can you change clothes comfortably? If the facility has a pool, the water temperature should be 84-86°F for moderate to vigorous activity, while warmer temperatures are nice for range-of-motion and relaxation programs. Does the facility have an easy and safe exit/entry? Ask to try various programs so you can decide which ones feel the most comfortable and fun. Is the staff friendly and interested in you? Are they qualified to work with older adults? Do they offer pre-exercise assessments, and periodic updates? Are they interested in helping you learn how to modify exercises to fit your fitness level and conditions? Do they encourage social interaction? Talk to mature adults who are in their programs and find out how satisfied they are.

8. Every step counts Wear a step counter throughout the day to count how many steps you take. Less active people tend to take about 4,000 steps or fewer per day. Aim to do 250 or more additional steps of brisk walking, until you reach 8,000 to 10,000 steps in a day. 9. Keep moving as much as possible Stretch, walk, march in place, stand and sit as many times as possible when you're talking on the phone or during TV commercials. 10. Do your own house and yard work Take items from the highest shelf you can safely reach in the kitchen and wash them. Do a different cupboard each week. 11. Create a support network Tell friends/family about your new goals and ask for their support. Consider having telephone reminders from your support network to help keep you on track. 12. Know your challenges List things that keep you from being active and come up with a solution for each. Recognize that challenges can be overcome.

13. Wear the right shoes Foot comfort and support is important for all physical activities. If you have arthritis, diabetes or orthopedic problems, you can remain physically active with the help of appropriate shoes.

14. Participate in events Once you're more physically fit, set a goal to participate in a charity event. Prepare to walk, run or bike to raise money for a special cause. Ask a friend to be your exercise and event partner

15. Follow a well-rounded program Include all five components of a successful program: warm-up, flexibility, cardio, resistance and cool down. If it hurts, don't do it - Work around pain, not through it. 16. Do balance exercises, as well as strength exercises - Focus on the major muscle groups- in the legs, chest and back 17. Make your car work for you Park at the end of the parking lot, rather than looking for the closest space. Walk up the first flight of stairs, rather than waiting for the elevator. Add another floor every week. Walk to the grocery store or other services when possible.

18. Reward yourself When you’ve reached a goal treat yourself to something that reminds you of the good job you've done and encourages you to continue. It doesn’t need to be food or an expensive purchase.

Don’t quit; make exercise part of your daily life!

Health Benefits of Exercise

Regular exercise can help protect you from heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure, non insulin-dependent diabetes, obesity, back pain, osteoporosis, and can improve your mood and help you to better manage stress.

For the greatest overall health benefits, experts recommend that you do 20 to 30 minutes of aerobic activity three or more times a week and some type of muscle strengthening activity and stretching at least twice a week. However, if you are unable to do this level of activity, you can gain substantial health benefits by accumulating 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity a day, at least five times a week.

If you have been inactive for a while, you may want to start with less strenuous activities such as walking or swimming at a comfortable pace. Beginning at a slow pace will allow you to become physically fit without straining your body. Once you are in better shape, you can gradually do more strenuous activity.

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gyn cannot help you through out your life.if you do gym for atleat 3 month .the changes starts .if we stop ,our body will not be good.we will get obesity and more.

you can continue yoga any palace you go.please learn yoga & meditation.

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Some of the major things that I believe that are essential for a healthy and fit body are:

1. Wake up early in the morning. This not only keeps you fresh throughout the day, it also helps you with few extra hours to work.

2. Drink atleast 2 cups of water in the early morning in an empty stomach.

3. Never drink more than 2 cups of coffee or tea in a day.

4. Avoid junk foods.

5. Avoid fatty and fried foods.

6. Drink atleast 8 glasses of water in a day. MOre than that is highly appreciable.

7. Work out for atleast 30 min in a day. If you cannot set out a timing for doing exercise, find time in the morning an hour after your breakfast.

8. Pray to God. Believe in the supreme power.

9. Meditation and yoga adds up.

10. Go to bed early. This will help you to wake up early in the next morning.

Nowadays in the fast world, physical fitness becomes more important. Good that more people are becoming aware of it. I can see many having a morning walk in my street. This is highly good. When each individual gets an awareness about physical fitness, then chances of getting sick will highly reduce.

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First breathe out completely relax the muscles and measure yourself with a tape around the waist at the level of the navel; next breathe in and measure the circumference of your chest when your lungs are full. If your waist measures more than your chest, you are fat.

Muscular strength and endurance are essential for fitness. One way to ensure strength is by counting the number of sit ups you can do.

Lie on your back with your ankles firmly wedged under a solid object or held by another person. Bend your knees and place your arms behind your head. Pull up to a sitting position, using the strength of your stomach muscles. Count the number of sit-ups you can do in 1 minute. Measure your results against the ratings in the chart below.

Exercise regularly. Three 20-minute sessions a week are best. Fit these exercise sessions into your schedule. Never make excuse not to do them. Cool down afterwards by walking slowly for a few minutes. If possible have a warm bath to relax muscles after exercise.Choose a physical activity that you can enjoy, and that you'll stick with. When you're physically active, you're less likely to develop additional health problems, like heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis or arthritis; to gain excess weight; or become depressed. Physical activity can be good for your body:

It energizes, and increases stamina and strength. It enhances mobility. It helps prevent pressure sores. It may reduce spasticity. It may strengthen bones. It helps control weight by burning extra calories. It improves both appetite and digestion. It tones and strengthens muscles. It keeps joints, tendons and ligaments flexible for easy, unrestricted movement. It improves heart and lung functions. It strengthens the heart and improves circulation. It improves blood pressure readings and glucose levels. It helps balance and agility. It improves self-image and self-confidence. It stimulates self-reliance. It relaxes, and relieves stress and tension. It improves intellectual alertness and concentration skills. It fosters an overall feeling of health and well-being. It results in a sense of accomplishment, and new skills. It increases your chances of meeting new people. Keep at it. Fitness is an ongoing pursuit. Yoga provides an excellent way to get your body working in harmony to accomplish a task, creates excellent self-awareness, is very calming, and improves flexibility. However, yoga is not the discipline you need if you are looking to lose 40 pounds or are trying to compensate for a fast-food addiction. In those cases, yoga should take the back seat, while you focus on cardiovascular training and resistance exercises.

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to keep fit we should first follow the following things

1) Eat regularly at the correct time 2) Sleep regularly for 8 or 6 hours per day 3) Exercise everyday for atleast half a hour a day

I do have a fitness instruments like cycle and skipping rope. Also do yoga which will keep you fit physically and mentally all the time. It is good for health and mind too.

Natural Home Remedies for Losing Weight

* Eat a good amount of fruits and green vegetables daily because they are low calorie food. Overweight persons can cut down on their fat intake and substitute it with these.

* Overweight people should try to avoid the intake of too much salt in food because this increases the body weight.

* Since milk products like cheese, butter, etc. are rich in fat, the consumption of these should be avoided by overweight persons. For the same reasons, meat and non-vegetarian food should also be avoided.

* Different kinds of spices such as dry ginger, cinnamon, black pepper and so on, are good for do away with excess fat and so should be had in a number of ways by fat people.

* Both rice and potato are rich in carbohydrates and therefore should be avoided by those wanting to shed weight. In the cereals category, wheat is considered good.

* Intake of certain vegetables like bitter gourd and bitter variety of drumstick are helpful for loosing excess weight.

* Having a spoonful of honey with lukewarm water is considered the apt and the easiest natural remedy to get rid of that unwanted fat. It has to be taken early in the morning and you can also choose to add a pinch of lemon juice to it.

* Even during fast, little honey and few drops of lemon juice in warm water is beat option for fat persons. They can take this concoction throughout the day at regular intervals.

* Cabbage is regarded be a good natural home remedy for loosing weight. This is because the vegetable slow downs the change of sugar and other carbohydrates into fat. Cabbage can be eaten both raw as salad and cooked. * One should not forget exercising while following a particular diet chart because it helps in utilizing the stored up fat in the body. Brisk walking is the best form of exercise, followed by running, swimming, rowing, yoga, etc.

To burn excessive fat

You can burn fat with a fat burning diet and exercise. The combination of the two will help you burn fat faster, making you feel good about yourself and have more energy.

Starting your day out with a healthy breakfast will help you burn away fat because it starts your metabolism. Eating several small meals a day instead of big meals, as long, could aid in burning fats and help you in being less hungry.

DIET

There are many foods that can help you burn those extra pounds, but they will not dissolve easily. You will have to burn the fat away to get fit and lose the weight. You can find many fat burning recipes online if you just look for them. Otherwise here is a list of fat burning foods:

* Bacon * Cottage Cheese * Cantaloupe * Apples * Okra * Onions * Cabbage * Broccoli * Peaches * Celery * Carrots * Peas * Pineapples

The list will go on and on. You can find more fat burning foods online and by click of mouse

BEST DIET for ONE WEEK

YOU MUST ABSTAIN FROM ALL ALCOHOL. YOU MUST DRINK 10 GLASSES OF WATER EACH DAY

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DAY ONE - All fruits except bananas. Your first day will consist of all the fruits you want. It is strongly suggested that you consume lots of melons on the first day. Especially watermelon and cantaloupe. If you limit your fruit consumption to melons, your chances of losing a lot of weight on the first day are very good. *

DAY TWO - All vegetables. You are encouraged to eat until you are stuffed with all the raw or cooked vegetables of your choice. There is no limit on the amount or type. For your complex carbohydrate, you will start day two with a large boiled potato for breakfast. You may top the potato with one pat of butter. *

DAY THREE - A mixture of fruits and vegetables of your choice. Any amount, any quantity. No bananas yet. No potatoes today. *

DAY FOUR - Bananas and milk. Today you eat as many as eight bananas and drink three glasses of milk. This will be combined with the vegetable soup, which may be eaten in limited quantities. *

DAY FIVE - Today is a feast day. You will eat sprouts and paneer and tomatoes. Eat 280 grams of sprouts and paneer. Combine this with six whole tomatoes. On day five you must increase your water intake by one quart. This is to cleanse your system of the uric acid you will be producing. *

DAY SIX - Sprouts and paneer and vegetables. Today you may eat an unlimited amount of sprouts and paneer and vegetables. Eat to your heart’s content. *

DAY SEVEN - Today your food intake will consist of brown rice, fruit juices and all the vegetables you care to consume. Vegetables can be taken in the form of salad if desired. No dressing except malt, white vinegar, squeezed lemon, garlic and herbs. No more than one teaspoon of oil. Do keep way from beans (Lima, Pinto, kidney.) because they tend to be high in calories even though they are very good for you.

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Brisk walking is the best exercise to begin with. As soon as you wake up in the morning, workout for at least 30mins to an hour. Burn up unwanted calories by putting large leg muscles to work. Honey is considered to be an outstanding home remedy. Make a mixture of two teaspoon of lime juice, one teaspoon of honey, in a glass of water, add some pepper to it & have it regularly. Stop nibbling between meals. Train yourself to get along less food. You will enjoy living on a reduced diet. Instead of eating only 2 more meals during the day like lunch & dinner, try to eat 4-5 more small mini-meals spaced 2-3 hours apart during the day. Spices like ginger, cinnamon, black pepper etc. are good for loosing weight. Drink ginger tea 2-3 times a day. It is also a good remedy for obesity. Two teaspoon of lime juice added to water also helps in loosing weight. Have it frequently.Drink a glass of boiled water daily after every meal. It will also help you in obesity natural cure. Your diet should include green leafy vegetables, tomatoes and carrots. They are low in calories, but high in vitamins and minerals and have real food value. Increase the quantity of fruits and vegetables and low calorie foods. Eat tomato in the morning and in salad. Make it a regular habit. Try to eat 10-12 fully grown curry leaves every morning for 3 to 4 months. It may prove beneficial for the obese people in losing weight. Take a handful of jujube or Indian plum leaves. It should be soaked overnight in water. You can drink this water in the morning, preferably on an empty stomach. This treatment should be continued for at least one month to achieve good results. Cabbage is considered to be an excellent home remedy for obesity. Adding cabbage in a meal would be the simplest way to fight with the obesity. Raw or cooked cabbage inhibits the conversion of sugar and other carbohydrates into fat. Cabbage has a great value to control obesity. Adding cabbage in a meal would be the simplest way to fight with the obesity. A mixture of ragi is helpful in decreasing the constant desire to eat, thus reducing the daily calorie intake. Chew a thin slice of fresh ginger root a few minutes before meals. Or grate a little ginger, mix with some lemon juice and salt, and eat a pinch or two. Finger millet is an ideal food for the obese, because its digestion is slow and due to this, the carbohydrates take a longer time to get absorbed. Chutney of green mint with some simple spices can be taken with meals. Mint tea also helps. Mint is very helpful in losing weight. Make a mixture of 1/4th teaspoon powdered black pepper, 3 teaspoon lime juice and 1 teaspoon honey in 1 cup water. Drinking this for 3-4 months can be helpful for the obese people

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So we exercise, for our lives.

There are various means by which we can get the exercise we need. If we live in the city and can afford it, there are fitness clubs and gymnasiums that can cater of our needs. They offer aerobic dancing, jazz dancing, weight training and other sorts of body torture guaranteed to make us sweat. For the poorer ones there are other cheaper alternatives for keeping fit.

Games like badminton, squash and tennis are popular with many who like a bit of competition in their exercise. Others play hockey, soccer and similar field games. Yet others engage in mild games of snooker or bowling. While the intensity of physical exertion differs in each game, they all do give a certain amount of exercise to the participants. Who can say how much exercise a person needs? It all depends on his physical conditions and his willingness to participate.

By far the most popular form of keeping fit is jogging. It is also relatively cheap. All a jogger need is a good pair of running shoes, some decent and comfortable clothes, a track to run on and a desire to do something beneficial for his body. Thus we can see joggers in the lake gardens, fields and roads early in the morning and also in the evening. These people are of various shapes, sizes, ages and sexes. They dress in all sorts of outfits ranging from simple drab ones to flashes of color enough to distract other joggers. Nevertheless all of them huff and puff their way along their chose paths. Some jog rather quickly while others look like they are out more for a stroll than a run. Some fitter ones jog easily and smoothly while some obviously not-so-fit ones drag their tired feet one after another along the track. By merely looking at the face of a runner one can tell if he is feeling all right or feeling tortured.

Come organized runs like marathons and half-marathons, we see virtually thousands of people running and walking along the route for prizes that most will not get. The point is not to win anything except the satisfaction of knowing one has completed the distance. That is an achievement by itself. Twenty six miles by car is a long enough journey. The same distance by foot is far longer and infinitely more tiring, if one can make it at all.

Whatever means we employ to keep fit is up to us. In fact we have the choice whether we want to keep fit or leave our bodies alone. The benefits of keeping fit are many provided we do not do it to extremes. There are cases of people over-exerting themselves to death. That defeats the whole purpose of keeping fit. Performed moderately exercise do keep us fit and healthy. We do not have to kill ourselves doing it. Neither do we have to get killed for lack of it.

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To be physically fit we need to be active. Always start with simple steps then slowly build it up from there. Many people give exercise becuase stricting to routine is always difficult due to various reasons. We can do the following things. For this we don't need gym/ exercise machine or park. 1. Take a walk, that includes walking to school, shopping , or work. 2. Do work around the house like mopping, cleaning, dusting , washing, ironing etc. 3. Play with your kids like hide & seek, running, jumping etc. 4. Instead of sitting infront of TV may be along with the kids/family members you can involve in activity like indoor games/out door games which not burn some calories but also brings family closer. 5. Going out for picnics. 6. doing volunteer activities like fund raising, charity work.

We don't have to follow all of them. It is a brain storming ideas.

Forming healthy eating habits. That includes water, fruit juices, fruits with skin and raw vegetables, sprouts etc.

Mental exercises like puzzles, cross words, reading all challenge your intelectual skills too.

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Following are some ideas from my experience to keep physically fit

1. Food a. Follow the body intelligence. If the body says it is heavy(You will feel it intuitvely based on the body intelligence) it can't intake any more food stop!! It is better to dump the food outside than inside your stomach b. Eat healthy food (Vegetables, Oats, Wheat, Soya Milk, Green Tea, Fruits Avoid white poisons like Sugar, Salt, Rice, Milk as much as you can. c. Drink lot of water atleast 2 to 3 literes of Water everyday. 2. Exercise a. Try to walk at least 20 to 30 minutes per day. b. Try to do simple 3 or 4 Yoga Exercises and 1 or 2 breathing exercises.

3. Sleep a. Again follow the body intelligenc here... Sleep whenever the body wants to sleep. b. Try to follow a regular pattern and habit.

4. Weight a. Try to maintain the normal BMI.(http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi…) b. Check your body weight regularly. It would be helpful if you buy a weighing machine.

5. Mind a. Believe it or not Mind plays an important role in your body health. b. Keep your mind calm and cool through simple meditation techniques like living within your body or following your breath regularly or being in the moment c. Do not think past and future with emotions d. Dont worry unnecessarily

Good Luck!

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Here are some tips:

9 Fitness Tips

One way of attaining a healthy and fit body is to move your body even if you sleeping on your pillow.

Move it

Make it a daily habit to find ways to move your body. You can climb stairs, chase your kids or play around with them, toss balls with friends, walk around at the mall and do a window shopping, walk your dog at the park, do household chores or do your own laundry. Just do anything that moves your limbs, because it not only a good fitness routine but also it takes away stress. Think "move" in small increments of time. It doesn't have to be an hour in the gym or a 45 minute aerobic dance class or tai chi, kickboxing, belly dancing, jogging around the city, doing sports, swimming in your pool back and forth, and lifting heavy bars. But that's great when you're up to it.

Cut back on fat

Avoid the obvious such as fried foods, burgers and other fatty meats like pork, bacon, ham, salami, ribs and sausage. Dairy products such as chesse, cottage cheese, milk and cream should be eaten in low-fat versions. Nuts and sandwich meats, mayonnaise, margarine, butter and sauces should be eaten in limited amounts. Most are available in lo-fate versions suchs substitutre butter, fat-free cheeses and mayonnaise

Low fat diet

Throw out the cigarrette

The jury is definitely in on this verdict. Ever since 1960 when the Surgeon General announced that smoking "is harmful to your health," Americans have been reducing their use of tobacco products that kill.

Reduce stress

Easier said than done, stress busters come in many forms. some techniques recommended by experts are to think positive thoughts. Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like walk on the beach, at the mall or in the park, read a good book, visit a friend and talk some joke stories, watch a funny movie, get a massage, have a facial or a haircut or go fishing with your kids or friends. Take time to smell the fragrance of beuatiful roses. Avoid conversing to people who have negative attitudes. If you'll be doing all the time you will definitely ease your mind and reduce your stress level.

Wear your seat belt

There are countless of car accidents happened and many have died because of not wearing their seat belts. We also know that the sole purpose of having seat belts in our car is to protect us from serious injuries or death. It is wise to wear your seat belts all the time even if you're a good driver or driving slowly. It would matter how fast or slow because you're never know when accidents happen. Why I included this? because if we live long without injuires then I could say that we are fit.

Protect yourself from pollution

If you're living in the city, it would be very hard to keep away from it but if you do live in the province like in the mountains then you will be breathing fresh air. It also be nice to live along side of the beach to have that great feeling in the morning. If you can't live in a smog-free environment, at least avoid smokefilled rooms, high traffic areas, breathing in highway fumes and exercisng near busy thoroughfares. It would be a good idea to plant lots of shrubbery in your yard like roses that you can smell, and green ornamentals even if you just use large pots and plastic containers. Also add in your yard some herbal plants such as Aloe Vera, Kammunngay, and Taheebo.

Avoid excessive drinking

Most of us know that too much of anything is not good especially when in comes to drinking. Recent studies show a glass of wine or one drink a day (two for men) can help protect against heart disease, more than that can cause other health problems such as liver, and kidney disease and cancer.

Floss your teeth

Recent studies make a direct connection between longevity and teeth flossing. Nobody knows exactly why. Is it perhaps because people who floss tend to be more health conscious than poeple who don't? Just do it.

Keep a positive outlook

There's a difinitive connection between living well and healthfully and having a cheerful outlook on life. It's a fitness exercise that you can begin today. Decide to have a brighter outlook. Take that joyful walk every day.

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