If you are looking for general weight loss simply follow the formula "ENERGY IN = ENERGY OUT"
The more calories you eat in excess of your recommended daily intake, the more physical activity you will need to do to burn the excess or it may lead to additional weight gain. A great way to self-monitor your calorie intake and exercise is to visit SparkPeople – a website which provides excellent advice, information and tools relating to weight loss.
Go to http://www.sparkpeople.com
EXERCISE MYTHS
If You're Not Going to Work Out Hard and Often, Exercise Is a Waste of Time
This mentality keeps a lot of people from maintaining or even starting an exercise program. Research continues to show that any exercise is better
than none. For example, regular walking or gardening for as little as an hour a week has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease.
If You Want to Lose Weight, Stay Away From Strength Training Because You Will Bulk Up
Most exercise experts believe
that cardiovascular exercise and strength training are both valuable for maintaining a healthy weight. Strength training helps maintain muscle mass
and decrease body fat percentage.
Overweight People Are Unlikely to Benefit Much From Exercise
Studies show that obese people who participate in regular
exercise programs have a lower risk of all-cause mortality than sedentary individuals, regardless of weight. Both men and women of all sizes and
fitness levels can improve their health with modest increases in activity.
Source: IDEA Health & Fitness Association
