I Can't Exercise! How Can I Lose Weight Without Exercise?

Weight is a problem for a large percentage of Americans - and the biggest problem is how to lose weight when you're over 50. You can't do the same sorts of exercise routines that younger people have the ability to do. So where do you go for weight loss? It's simply not feasible to go out jogging, or lifting weights at the gym - particularly as you get older injuries become far more serious, and take longer to heal.

I understand the problem well - having spent many years in the Marine Corps, but then leaving the service, only to then find that my weight ballooned as I stopped the strenuous exercise routines that all Marines undergo daily. So I started running again, as you might know, Marines like to run 3 miles for the fun of it. But old injuries started popping up, and my knees and back couldn't take the long runs.

Yet I needed to lose weight... does this sound like a familiar problem?

The answer I found was two-pronged, I had to find another form of exercise that I could do with my tired broken down body - and I had to change the way I eat. The solutions that worked for me was learning about food - what was good for me, and what was not. (It's downright amazing what ordinary foods Americans eat that is simply bad for you!)

The exercise that I found, after a great deal of research, was a 'rebounder'. Sometimes known as a mini-tramp. The exercise you get simply jumping up and down on a rebounder is almost beyond belief... after my first 30 minutes, I had to stop - I was sweating as if I'd just finished a three mile run! Yet my knees felt no pain, and my back was in fine shape. So for me, a combination of relearning what and how to eat, and finding an exercise that I could do with no pain was my answer. I dropped close to a hundred pounds, and am still losing weight. What about you?

Original Article by Steve Laws available at http://ezinearticles.com/?I-Cant-Exercise!--How-Can-I-Lose-Weight-Without-Exercise?&id=3207546. 

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Five kitchen tools that make life easier

There are certain things that just make life flow smoothly. In a previous life, for me these things may have included cab charges, three-minute rice meals, and access to our magazine’s beauty cupboard. These days, it’s certain items of kitchen equipment.
You know your priorities have changed when you spend breaks between work scouring online raw food stores and The Book Depository instead of Perez Hilton and TMZ. Even more so when you save your pennies for things like a Le Cruset pot set and a Vitamix blender instead of designer clothes and alcohol and drug-fuelled night’s out.

Here are five of the best purchases we’ve ever made …
 
 1. The Spirooli
Aka, a vegetable spiraliser or spiralling tool. This is the awesome piece of equipment we use to turn the humble ol’ zucchini into beautiful spaghetti. It also makes spirally carrot, potato, and anything else you wish to feed through it. You can buy them here.

2. The salad spinner
Before I bought Mum a salad spinner she would wash our lettuce and then spend ages patting it dry with paper towelling. Not any more! This item cuts salad preparation time down by heaps. Ikea and most kitchen shops stock them, and you can also buy online here.
 
3. The Tribest Personal Blender
This was my boyfriend’s birthday present this year, but every one of us in our house uses this beauty on a daily basis. We make smoothies, creamed corn, hummus, dips, chocolate, and other delicious desserts. The best part about it is that there is hardly any cleaning up involved. You make and drink the smoothie out of the same cup! Buy here.

 
4. The Le Cruset pot
For vegetables to retain the most amount of nutrients, they have to be cooked on very low heat and preferably not with any water. We cook our veggies for lunch and dinner in this cast iron Le Cruset pot. We just add chopped up tomato and onion to the bottom of the pot, and cook on low until they’re done. The heavy lid and heavy base prevent steam from escaping and prevent the veggies from burning. We picked ours up from Myer. To get it online go here.

 
5. The Norwalk cold-press juicer
This machine is amazing. I know it’s pricey and weighs a tonne, but I still think this is the best purchase we’ve ever made. Ever. Well, apart from Edie, my adorable pug dog. This thing makes the best-tasting juice (all juice, absolutely no pulp), and is powerful enough to juice greens with ease. I recently went away for a couple of days and had to take our old juicer with me (it’s much more mobile), but the juice just didn’t taste the same and I hurt my neck trying to push kale through it. If you aren’t ready to make this much of an investment in juicing just yet, there are other more affordable options. The Angel and The Champion are both great. However, if you’re serious about juicing for health, The Norwalk is definitely worth saving up for. We like to think of the financial outlay as medical insurance. However, if you are really interested, you can buy the angel here.

For the original article by Jess Ainscough, go here.

Note: If you purchase a Spirooli from the links above, claim your free recipe ebook here!

Experiences from Real People

 You may think it's shocking and unbelievable, however this truthfully has worked for thousands of women, so what makes you any different? It's not perfect and it isn't exactly the same for everyone, but try it and I guarantee you'll see a change. Here are some testimonials from women who have tried it before you:

 

Sherah Taylor, Oregon

Vital Stats: Age 36, weight lost 60 lbs., inches lost: 12" on waist, 7" on hips.
Eight children in 12 years and I look and feel better than I ever have in my entire life! I've always had the determination and willpower to exercise and eat right, but was never EVER able to see such unbelievable results until I found Venus. I pinch myself every day to see if I am dreaming...

 

 Terry C. Warrington, Pennsylvania

Due to time constraints I typically do half of a workout in the early morning and either finish it that night or the next morning. I do not spend a lot of time in the gym working out. This program is so doable even for someone who works full-time and is very involved in my church, son’s school and has a very active social life. I love the VF workouts and my body has transformed into something I thought I would never have! At my age I cannot believe the shape that I am finally getting, and I owe it all to the Venus Factor program.
My 54th birthday is next month and I want to thank John for creating a workout and an environment that has helped me have the shape I have always dreamed of, I feel awesome!

 

 

Barabara Highland, Mexico

Vital Stats: Age 44, weight lost 50lbs, inches lost: 9" on waist, 10" on hips.
After following the program to the T, here I am now, three months after, 44 years old with the same waist I had in college, with a ten month old baby, fit and strong as ever and with the toned body I always dreamed of (without exercising, of course). I look better than most of the girls I see at he gym that are less than half my age. Thank you John.



 To find out more, go to http://smplw8loss.venusind.hop.clickbank.net/. 

7 Healthy Holiday Tips To Help You Reach Your Weight Loss Goals

With visions of sugar plums and holiday treats dancing in your head it is time for you to follow my healthy holiday tips for weight loss. According to the British Nutrition Foundation, between the holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, people gain between three and seven extra pounds. Although that may not seem like a large weight gain, once this weight is gained most people do not lose it. As your certified trainer I can help you with my healthy holiday tips so that you can reach your weight loss goals!

1. Start Your Day with a Workout

With the sun rising later in the winter due to daylight savings, it is often hard to get motivated to get up out of bed and get going. Get up and push yourself to a wake up workout so you have the payoff of bettered health, more energy, and a better body. I rise early every day because this is usually the only time I can find to dedicate to focus on my personal fitness so do what works with your schedule. This is one of my effective holiday tips that really transforms you.

2. Stock Your Home with Healthy Treats

Ditch the apple pie from your countertop and replace this with some healthy baked apples with a sprinkle of cinnamon you will be sure to love. You will save some calories and your waistline by making the healthier choice. And make sure your home is stocked with plenty of fruit as your healthy treats.

3. Entertain The Healthy Way

Do you find yourself begging your guests to take the leftover pie home so you can eliminate temptation? Stop feeding your guests all the foods that you do not even want in your home and make skinny changes. If you make dark chocolate covered strawberries you are providing your guests with some antioxidants and you will be guilt free. A fruit salad is always the star of all the dessert platters so why not make this for your next holiday event.

 4. Keep a Food Diary

Start keeping a food diary so you can track your food intake. This comes in handy over the holidays when you are cooking. Often when we graze throughout the day we are unaware that all this extra noshing can add up to mega calories. You can track your calories online on myfitnesspal.com or any other online site you choose.

5. Share Your Knowledge with Friends And Family

If your friends and family are asking you how you look so good, share your fitness and health knowledge. If you pay it forward and motivate them, you will better their health and you will feel great. Remember to only share this information to willing individuals because if they are not interested you could get on their nerves which is definitely not a good thing. I never push but I always help those that have open arms and positive energy.

6. Enjoy Your Hot Beverage

Did you know? If you substitute your daily latte, apple cider or hot chocolate for a cup of coffee or tea, it can save between 150 and 500 calories a day. Over the three-month winter period of pre and post-holiday time, that’s a saving of up to 21,000 calories - equivalent to 6 pounds of body fat! Now that is well worth the swap!

7. Catch Plenty of Zzzzzs

According to a Case Western Reserve University study, women who sleep for five or fewer hours a night are 32 percent more likely to gain weight and 15 percent more likely to become obese than women who sleep for seven or more hours. It is believed that lack of sleep may slow metabolism or decrease the calories burned by spontaneous activities such as fidgeting. What better reason could there be to get some extra shut eye this winter? Eeek I better start getting more sleep! Do you get adequate sleep?

I hope my tips will help you avoid holiday weight gain and have a blessed and healthy holiday season. Wishing you good health and cheer for a happy new year! Are you ready to make healthy changes this holiday season?

To find out more by Tara Zimliki, please go to http://weightloss.allwomenstalk.com/healthy-holiday-tips-to-help-you-reach-your-weight-loss-goals.

How to Lose 10 Pounds in One Month (or 30 Days)

It is absolutely possible to lose ten pounds over the next month. It will take dedication, determination and a positive mental attitude. The following are not only the six steps for losing weight in the next thirty days, but they are also necessary to laying down the foundation that will turn into lasting results.

Step One - Set a Goal and Move Immediately into Action

In this moment, take time to set your ten pound goal. Write it out on a piece of paper and date it for 30 days from now. Writing it out is important when starting out. Keep it in your pocket at all times and read it at every chance you get. The most important part of this task is that if you always read over your goal - you will always have it in mind. Your statement should look something like the following:

"I will lose 10 pounds by Dec.25/2013"

Step Two - Prepare and Execute a Diet Transformation

From a realistic point of view, we should understand that it is not so much a diet that we will be getting into as it will be an overall lifestyle change.

The reason is simple; if we change our diet for the next month and choose to go back to what we consumed prior to the change, our bodies will go back to the way it was.

A simple and yet very effective daily diet would be; assorted fruits for breakfast and assorted vegetables for both lunch and dinner. If you want that extra protein kick in animal form, keep it to a minimum and only allow three to four ounces of freshly cooked fish. You can also snack on nuts and fruit when feeling a bit hungry in between meal times. Limit the portions of each snack to a handful only.

Your new way of eating should not consist of processed foods (including fast food, preserved foods, and other man packaged products), sugar, saturated and Trans fats, and all cooking oil. Also eliminate soft drinks and concentrated fruit juices completely and drink only water.

Step Three - Get Physical Daily

Make time to go for a 45 to 60 minute walk daily without "days off" in between. You can also fit in a natural weight resistance program prior to walking to step it up a notch. The best combination of physical activity for weight loss is a cardiovascular routine (walking, brisk walking, jogging) and a weight resistance routine (push ups, chins, crunches).

There are also other ways you can keep physically active on a daily basis that requires no extra time out of your pocket. When you go for groceries or to the mall, you can park at the far end of parking lot and walk. You can put more effort in cleaning the house on a daily basis. You could also find yard work around the home is you have your own residence. There are so many ways to be naturally active. All we have to do is open our mind to the opportunities.

Step Four - Get Proper Rest

Sleep is a very important time for everyone. Sleep helps rejuvenate the soul, repairs damaged body tissue, and lowers stress levels. It's important to get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night. Another source of rest can be doing something you enjoy doing. It could be a hobby like reading a good book or even meditation if you enjoy that. When we engage in something that is relaxing and joyful it also helps eliminate stress.

Step Five - Clean Your Insides

Okay, so it does not sound like an appetizing job, but this step is also important to help aid weight loss. By keeping your intestinal tract clean, it enables your body to extract the essential nutrients that you need. It will also help keep constipation out of the way!

To do this you can add fiber rich foods in your daily diet. Foods that are high in fiber and packed full of nutrients are; apples, oranges, berries, beans, dark leafy greens. Mother Nature provides the best variety of natural foods and we should absolutely accept them.

Step Six - Eliminate Bad Habits

If you smoke to the point where it's difficult to go for a walk, then it's time to cut back or quit. Smoking should not get in the way of your health. If you spot any other bad habit that you believe is getting in your way of a healthy success - eliminate it. You can do this by replacing the bad habit with a good habit.

We are all habitual beings and no one is an exception. We have the ability to choose and mold a new habit at any given time. When we create new habits by reinforcing the new habit over and over again - we can keep it for life. Once a new habit is fully formed it is set on autopilot, meaning we don't have to attend to that specific habit anymore and we can reap better results daily.

Written by Russ Nagamori at: http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Lose-10-Pounds-in-One-Month-(or-30-Days)&id=8142239