Get Moving Already!

For my first "Fitness Friday" entry, I have decided to share an article courtesy of Weight Watchers with you that will enlighten you about exercise for sure.

Activity: fact and fiction

Fact or Fiction: Physical activity increases appetite

Fiction. Low intensity or moderate-intensity activity will not increase your nutrient needs, so it shouldn't increase your appetite. Many [people] report feeling hungry after they work out, though, and that may be because exercise is such an emotional challenge; after emotional challenges, we're conditioned to look for rewards.

Your body doesn't need that post-workout snack, so no more excuses! :)

Fact or Fiction: Working out in the morning is the best.

Fiction. Any exercise, at any time, counts. The time of day doesn't matter. So go for that midnight stroll if you would like or break the mold and walk on the treadmill at 1 in the afternoon.

Fact or Fiction: Exercise will help get rid of cellulite.

Fact! Cellulite, dimpling of the skin in problem areas like the thighs and buttocks, cannot be creamed away. But activity can help, by reducing body fat and toning muscle. Sorry, ladies, save yourself some money and don't give in to the promises.

Fact or Fiction: If I'm not losing weight, it's because I'm gaining muscle.

Fact. . .maybe. A pound of muscle weighs as much as a pound of fat. However, a pound of muscle has a smaller volume (in other words, takes up less space) than a pound of fat. If you weight loss stalls but your body is getting toned and smaller, then increased muscle from physical activity is at work.

Fact or Fiction: I shouldn't exercise just after eating.

Fact. . . kind of. It's wise to avoid moderate or high-intensity activity just after eating, but a leisurely stroll is fine, and, in fact, a great idea.

Just some thoughts to get you thinking about your activity levels. Get up and get moving.

Miss You!

This post is just to say that I have missed keeping up with you and your healthy goals and pursuits! Where have we all been? Lives are busy and there seems to be no time to exercise, plan or prepare for a better you. I have a goal and a mission to prove otherwise! Be on the look-out for upcoming tips and ideas on how to slim the hips, buns, and bellies and how to fit it into our daily, busy lives. If I can do it, we all can! Here's to the new feature on this blog: Fitness Fridays!

See you on Friday.