TIP #30- Benefits of Ninento Wii

ACE Announces Study Findings on Fitness Benefits of Nintendo Wii - Leader in Fitness Industry Releases Proven Data on Health Benefits of Popular Interactive Video Game in Conjunction with University of Wisconsin

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TIP #29- 3,500 calories EQUALS a pound

Stay away from so called Diet books or programs that claim to be magic! It is a process for all of us to lose weight!

REMEMBER:

3,500 calories EQUALS a pound (or 35,000 EXTRA calories to GAIN 10 pounds a year). Let's make that into smaller bites, and 100 calories more or less a day can translate to about 10 pounds a year. This means losing 10 pounds can be as easy as eating 100 calories less each day for a year!

Just one small change can be all it takes. Make a change and it will decrease your daily calorie intake by about 100.

Be prepared for slow weight loss. The safest weight loss is at a gradual pace (1/2 to 2 pounds per week) This is also the sensible way to achieve meaningful results.

TIP #28: SMILE!! 7 Ideas!

Smile!

Simple things in life ... Don't be upset.. Don't be stressed! Stop reaching for food ... Take a deep breath ... relax ... Life is GRAND!!!!

BE HAPPY!

Those who are more outgoing are people who tend to be active, energetic and thinner!

DON'T WORRY!

We can prevent the emotional eating ... Are you hungry or are you eating out of emotion? If you are hungry, chose low-fat and a low calorie snacks. Try and stay away from the sweet and salty foods :)

When are you feeling that urge to to grab that unhealthy snack, TRY these 7 things that will make you SMILE!!!

Go for a Walk- You will feel better! Do it!

Go visit your local pound or Puppy shop!- or even ask a friend to walk their dog, you know you love a cute puppy or cat.

Saturday Mornings- Sleep in! Yes, I said sleep in! Have yourself a lazy day. read the paper, have some coffee. Take time for yourself, de-stress, relax.

Compliments- Give someone a compliment! Self-esteem is a good thing! Simply tell someone "I like that outfit on you today". Make their day!

Take a beautiful picture- Being creative is inspiring! Do you have a talent that you didn't know you had? Try drawing. This helps ease pain and stress.

Perfect weather- We all know that this is an awesome thing for our bodies! Get outside and enjoy the day!

Lose weight- Make yourself feel better! Let me help you reach your goals.

Let's all work together to make ourselves, our friends and family one positive and happy bunch!

What are the things that you do to get out of emotional eating and get your self happy? Post your comments or email me at: jordan@jordanlevin.com

TIP #27: A few tips for simple easy weight loss

Many people have a hard time at losing weight because they try to make major changes and go on a ‘diet’. I hate to be a pessimist, but going on a ‘diet’ does not work period. I prefer to use the term ‘change of eating habits’. People make major changes and expect to see instant results.

Think of it like this, you know you have been feeling overweight. It took many years to pack on the extra pounds, and it will be a long steady progression taking getting the weight off. At first major changes are going to seem very unnatural, and that’s ok!

The key is making your weight loss challenging, but fun and exciting! Keep it simple, one item and one day at a time. This will allow you to be able to manage your own weight loss and to enjoy the simple things life has to offer!

SIMPLE STEPS:

1. Baby steps! Do you wake up at 5am for a work out? It may work for some of us, but it is not needed! Let’s start by getting up and moving around. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, take a walk after lunch, park further away in the parking lot, do jumping jacks while you watch TV, play tennis with your kids, walk the dog… There are so many ways to get a few more steps and burn a few more calories daily. A pedometer is a great way to track this progress.

2. Is that a soda I see in your hand?! A 12-ounce can of soda has 140 calories and 39 grams of carbohydrates. If you have one can a day, over the course of the year that adds up to over 51,000 calories -- that's roughly 14 pounds! Switch to coffee or tea to save calories and carbohydrates, but stay away from sugar and cream to keep the count down.

Sports drinks are another decent alternative. The beginner exerciser does not need them. If you are exercising for 45 minutes or less, water will be just fine to replenish you. Most of these other drinks pack over 100 calories and can undo a lot of the exercise you just did.

3. Hold the MAYO! One tablespoon adds about 100 calories and 10 grams of fat to your sandwich. If you must use mayo, switch to the light stuff and get about half the fat and calories. Mustard will work for your sandwich; it has 10-20 calories per tablespoon.

What tips and tricks do YOU have for weight loss? Which ones can be easily added to your routine?

Questions or comments, you can email me at Jordan@jordanlevin.com

TIP #26- Power Breakfast

Here's a great tasting power breakfast. Trader Joe's Organic Cinnamon Spice Instant Oatmeal. Add walnuts for omega 3's & raisins for iron & its power packed. Remember-you need to fuel up in the morning!

TIP #25- Portion Control

Want to learn portion control-downsize your plates! Today's 'normal' plates are huge, about 30% bigger than 40 years ago. Switch your dinnerware plate to a 9 inch & you'll learn portion control!

Tip #24- Cream of Wheat

Did you like Cream of Wheat when you were a kid? Bet you didn't know there is a new whole-grain Cream of Wheat that has 4 grams of fiber per serving. The original only has 1 gram. Check it out-it's a great healthy, comfort food, plus it will remind you of your childhood!

TIP #23- Lose weight

Change from eating potato chips to pretzels. One serving of chip has 60 calories more than pretzels & 10 times the fat grams. Do this for one month & you'll lose 1/2 pound. Even better switch to baby carrots & lose an entire pound!

TIP #22-De-Stressers

9 WAYS TO DE-STRESS:

Take a walk-it will help you clear your head, plus its great exercise!

Call a friend-probably just hearing the voice of someone you care about will cheer you up!

Write in a journal-expressing your feelings is a great way to deal with stress.

Play a board game-even kids board games will put a smile on your face.

Plan something fun-possibly that trip you've always wanted to take.

Take a hot bath-its an outstanding mind/body soothing experience!

Take a yoga class.

Work up a sweat-no better way to get rid of your frustrations!

FUN-FACT-What is stressed spelled backwards? Well, figure it out! Bet that made you smile! Smiling is an immediate DE-STRESSER!

TIP #20

There is no magic to weight loss. One of the best things you can do is start immediately with some small changes. Take a 15 minute walk 2 times/day. After one month there goes 1 pound!

TIP #19

A recent study shows that people who wear a pedometer walk about 2,000 more steps per day, which is about 1 more mile than those who don't. Those extra steps burn about 100 more calories!

TIP #18

Are you someone who exercises like crazy but never sees any results? Want to know what the problem is? It's your nutrition. No amount of exercise will reshape your body without proper nutrition! So make some changes TODAY!

TIP #17

DID YOU KNOW?

Sleeping for one hour burns 65 calories. Walking fast (5.3 mph) burns 650 calories per hour! So get out of that bed and walk!

TIP #16

More about why you need to get more ZZZZs! New studies are out that show that not getting enough sleep can cause you to weigh more! One reason for this is because you eat more when you are tired. The study specifically required that participants not make any significant changes to their diet or exercise routine. They were told to get 7 1/2 hours sleep a night. Over 10 weeks everyone lost weight just by getting more sleep! Another bonus-you will have more energy and who wouldn't like that? With this new found energy you just might find yourself exercising more often!

TIP #15

Want to make some healthy changes in the way you eat? Start by adding egg whites to your diet. Egg whites are high quality complete protein and are easily digested and absorbed. Yolks have a considerable amount of fat. It's ok to eat one yolk occasionally, but try to have 3 to 4 egg whites every morning! Hardboiled eggs are an easy quick breakfast, since they can be made ahead of time. They are also convenient to pack into your lunch. Why not get creative and add vegetables and herbs to your scrambled egg whites. This is a perfect fit for combining protein and complex carbohydrates!

TIP #14

Things to remember when working out:

Each pound of muscle burns approximately 50 calories a day. Each pound of fat burns approximately 2 calories a day.

Tip #13

Consuming complete proteins increases your metabolic rate. Best sources of complete proteins are lean chicken breast, white fish, salmon, tuna, egg whites, turkey, pork and beef tenderloin.

TIP #12

Start this new habit: Eat MORE food but of BETTER quality! Try eating smaller meals every 2 to 3 hours and make sure they each contain complex carbohydrates and lean protein. Make that a palm-sized portion of protein. Plus don't forget lots of water!

DAILY NEWS & TIPS #11

Our parents were right when they encouraged us to get to bed early. Only during deep sleep does human growth hormone get produced. What is that you ask? Growth hormone works directly on cells to stimulate metabolism. If you are always in a state of exhaustion because of lack of sleep you'll certainly come up short on energy-so get your ZZZZZZZZZZZ!

DAILY NEWS & TIPS #10

Your BMR(basal metabolic rate) is not a fixed number. It not only varies from person to person but also within the same person. One pound of muscle burns approximately 25 times more calories than a point of fat! To speed up your metabolism you'll need more muscle. A more muscular person burns more calories than a sedentary one. The solution is simple-you do the math!

DAILY NEWS & TIPS #9

Eating complex carbohydrates and lean proteins together offset unstable blood and insulin levels. As a result you feel better, so always pair carbs with protein.

DAILY NEWS & TIPS #8

Health Benefits of Mangoes
An Excellent Source of Betacarotene, Vitamin C and Fibre

Benefits of Mangoes

DAILY NEWS & TIPS #7

Your Grandma was right! Oatmeal is the all time super breakfast food! There is NO better way to start the day! Grandma knew that this whole grain nutrition would keep your tummy full for a long time. It's one of the few whole foods recognized by the Food and Drug Administration as having medical benefits. There's another bonus to oatmeal, the fiber in it helps control weight loss!

DAILY NEWS & TIPS #6

Water intake for the day.
7am 500 ml before breakfast and before anything else goes in your mouth
10am 500 ml with mid-morning meal
1pm 500 ml with lunch
4pm 250ml with mid-afternoon meal(more if you need it)
6-7pm 250 ml with dinner
250 ml during workout
250 ml after workout
(250 ml = 8 ounces)
NOTE: coffee and tea do not count, they take extra water with them when the body processes them through digestion and elimination. They also take vital nutrients and minerals with them on the way out.

Another interesting fact:
Increasing your water intake with make your hair, skin and nails look healthier.

DAILY NEWS & TIPS #5

A new study shows an apple a day keeps the calorie count down. People who ate an apple about 15 minutes before lunch consumed almost 190 fewer calories than when they didn't have the apple.

DAILY NEWS & TIPS #4

NO GYM MEMBERSHIP?
NEED CARDIO?
LOOKING TO GET BACK IN SHAPE?
FRUSTRATED WITH YOUR CURRENT ROUTINE?

TRY THIS!!!

Walk or jog the STAIRS.

I do this all the time! No joke.

Be sure you don't slip on the carpet, please wear shoes :) (Just a friendly reminder)

Start off slow, try 5 minutes, build up to 10-15 minutes per day. You can burn more calories in a shorter amount of time!

Let me know how it works out for you!

To good health.

DAILY NEWS & TIPS #3

Slimming Secret: Tap Your Foot

Having trouble getting back to healthier eating habits after all the holiday cooking? Tapping your foot could help keep the extra calories from expanding your waist.

It may sound silly. But check out the numbers: Whether they were leg bouncers, toe tappers, or thumb twiddlers, people in a study who had a habit of fidgeting burned, on average, nearly 350 extra calories per day!

Fidget More, Weigh Less
It’s true: Fidgeters are more likely to stave off weight gain from extra calories.

Source from: Real Age

DAILY NEWS & TIPS #2

DID YOU KNOW?

Starting your day by drinking two 8-ounce glasses of water before putting anything else in your mouth encourages lazy bowels to get moving and is just plain GOOD FOR YOU!

DAILY NEWS & TIPS #1

THE BIGGEST LOSER "Dr. H took the time to visit with the players on the ranch. He made them take a good look at their medication they were taking and reminded them they had the opportunity to throw away their dependence on pills by just getting healthier and losing the excess weight." (SOURCE the biggest loser, NBC.COM)

Your health is like a coupon, when you take good care of yourself, you could potentially save on medication, and gain more of your life.