Nobody likes to exercise...here's why you should

I'll admit it...sometimes I don't like to exercise. I could think of better things I could be doing (like nothing) but I talk myself out of it and do it. I realize that in the long run, I'll reap the benefits of it.
That being said, here's why you should:
1) Improvement of cardiovascular system-The heart is, above all, a muscle...the more you work it, the more it will improve. Moderate walking will jumpstart the process. Start small and try to increase the amount you walk on a weekly basis...do some hills and inclines in addition to walking flat surfaces. Increasing your cardio will also help you lose weight...you'll burn calories (and burn more if you do intervals with inclines)
2) Lose weight-combining cardio with a resistance program will help you shed pounds and inches. The problem I've seen is that people who want to lose weight expect it to come off quickly. Programs like The Biggest Loser present a false idea about how to lose weight. On the average, with diet and exercise, you should be able to lose a pound to a pound and a half a week. Your metabolism has to gradually adjust and it will fall into place. Losing 4 to 6 lbs a month is possible (and healthy). Remember, it took years to put the weight on...it will take time to take it off (and maintain it)
3) Improvement of overall health and well being-you'll feel better, look better, have more energy, better self esteem, prevent certain health ailments related to obestiy (diabetes, heart disease, certain forms of cancer, respiratory diseases), increase your longevity, be stronger and improve your sex life (really!!)
Do it for your loved ones...do it for yourself

You are what you eat

Next time you're in a grocery store, check out the calorie counts on a few items, some "healthy" iteams and some "junk" items. That total number of calories are based on these numbers:
1 gram of fat: 9 calories
1 gram of carbohydrates: 4 calories
1 gram of protein: 4 calories
Think about that the next time you pick up a snack cake at the 7-11. Example:
A honeybun: 1 serving: 510 calories
grams of fat: 40 (360 calories)
grams of carbs: 25 (100 calories)
grams of protein: 12 (48 calories)
Total calories (roundd off): 510 calories
If most of the calories are coming from fat, I'd think again about that bun, no matter how tasty it is.
Think about those numbers (9,4,4) the next time you're at the grocery store. What you find might suprise you.

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