It is so critically important that you take stewardship over your health so that you can simply be healthy. God wants you to be your absolute best and to take care of yourself. It is more important that you be healthy.
That does not mean that you should not look your best. I just want you to remember that as people we come in a million different sizes and shapes. Just because maybe you are not as thin as you wish does not mean that you have to look any less than your best.
As you continue to exercise, your physical body will change. Remember that absolutely everyone has something that they wish they can change. Don't get beguiled into believing that there are some that think they are perfect from head to toe.
As your body begins to change, you will want to continue to exercise even that much more. However, the real benefit and what really matters is what is happening on the inside with your health in terms of your heart, cholesterol, metabolism etc.
Just whatever you do make sure that you continue your exercise program and food intake program. Remember that Psalms 139:14 says that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. God did not err when he created you. Check out this great resource by Joyce Meyer.
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Friday, November 13, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
5 Reasons To Go To The Gym
I know that I have said a million times that you do not have to go to the gym. Even though I am writing this article, I still stand by it. So do not think that I am changing my mind or being indecisive. If you can't go or simply do not want to go to the gym, then that is still perfectly fine! Just take these reasons into consideration.
1.You have much more equipment available to you. Unless you have a enormous house with a full gym built in, you are not going to have the same amount of free weights and machines available to you. Many of them offer different exercises that you simply will not benefit if you don't go to the gym.
2.When you are paying for something, you may be more willing to go. If you are a good steward, then you take care of your finances. If you take care of your finances, then you will not waste your money on something that you do not use.
3.Others are there to motivate you to keep going. If you see others working toward the same goals, then it will motivate you to push harder.
4.You can ask questions. You will be around others that may have the answers that you are looking for. Also in a lot of gyms they have trainers walking around that you can ask for free.
5. Especially when at home, there are so many distractions. When you exercise at home it is so easy to stop for things such as children, phone, spouse, or a million other things. At the gym, the risk of being distracted is greatly reduced.
These are some basic reasons that I prefer going to the gym over other places of exercise. Like I said earlier, if you are exercising at home, outside, walking the mall or wherever else and are successful then do not change. This is only meant to give you something to think about in terms of your exercise regimin. If you seem to easily get distracted or need constant motivation, then I highly recommend going to the gym.
Check out this video for some more reasons.
1.You have much more equipment available to you. Unless you have a enormous house with a full gym built in, you are not going to have the same amount of free weights and machines available to you. Many of them offer different exercises that you simply will not benefit if you don't go to the gym.
2.When you are paying for something, you may be more willing to go. If you are a good steward, then you take care of your finances. If you take care of your finances, then you will not waste your money on something that you do not use.
3.Others are there to motivate you to keep going. If you see others working toward the same goals, then it will motivate you to push harder.
4.You can ask questions. You will be around others that may have the answers that you are looking for. Also in a lot of gyms they have trainers walking around that you can ask for free.
5. Especially when at home, there are so many distractions. When you exercise at home it is so easy to stop for things such as children, phone, spouse, or a million other things. At the gym, the risk of being distracted is greatly reduced.
These are some basic reasons that I prefer going to the gym over other places of exercise. Like I said earlier, if you are exercising at home, outside, walking the mall or wherever else and are successful then do not change. This is only meant to give you something to think about in terms of your exercise regimin. If you seem to easily get distracted or need constant motivation, then I highly recommend going to the gym.
Check out this video for some more reasons.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Remember We All Require Different Exercises and Foods
The absolute worst thing that you can do when exercising and eating right is to compare yourself to someone else. What works for one person, may or may not work for you. Each of us are created to be different, so therefore different exercises and foods will be required for us than for someone else. Check out Donna Richardson's book"Let's Get Real
How do you know what they are? I am sorry to tell you that it is a matter of trial. The only way to know for sure is to try various exercises and foods and see what works best for you. At times, it will be very frustrating because you may try several different things and see little to no improvement.
I also recommend talking to a nutritionist for what you should be eating on a regular basis. Especially if you are already eating what appears to be healthy. Your body composition may react one way versus another. Only a professional can give you a true answer to this question. Please whatever you do, do not rely on friends or worse yet the late night, early morning infomercials.
Take time to educate yourself on what exercises and nutrition is important for you. Habakkuk 2:2 says to make it plain and to write the vision. Therefore, I recommend that you put it in writing so that when you do take it to the professional you have something to show them.
Don't get discouraged when something does not work for you, it just means that you have to try something different. In doing this, you will become educated as to what works for you and how to have the best success.
How do you know what they are? I am sorry to tell you that it is a matter of trial. The only way to know for sure is to try various exercises and foods and see what works best for you. At times, it will be very frustrating because you may try several different things and see little to no improvement.
I also recommend talking to a nutritionist for what you should be eating on a regular basis. Especially if you are already eating what appears to be healthy. Your body composition may react one way versus another. Only a professional can give you a true answer to this question. Please whatever you do, do not rely on friends or worse yet the late night, early morning infomercials.
Take time to educate yourself on what exercises and nutrition is important for you. Habakkuk 2:2 says to make it plain and to write the vision. Therefore, I recommend that you put it in writing so that when you do take it to the professional you have something to show them.
Don't get discouraged when something does not work for you, it just means that you have to try something different. In doing this, you will become educated as to what works for you and how to have the best success.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Don't Forget About Calisthenics
Calisthenics are something that are often times forgotten about by the average person that exercises, especially at the gym. They can prove to be the true tell sign of someone that has endurance.
Often times you will hear of the military, governmental training or the police academy wanting to know how well you can perform based on calisthenics more so than how much weight you can bench press.
Calisthenics, includes exercises that are your own body weight, without the use of machines, bar bells, dumb bells, or cables. Some basic examples are pull ups, dips, push ups, chin ups etc. Do not be the least bit mis lead by the fact that you are using your own weight. I can't tell you how many times I have seen people that can put tons of weight on a bench press and can't do five pull ups.
I don't know the reason behind it, but I can tell you that if your want to build your strength and the endurance of your muscle then include calisthenics into your routine. They work the muscle in a different manner than using weights.
This is not to say that you should do only calisthenics, because I also know people that can do a lot of calisthenics and can't lift even the lightest weight. So just mix it and get the benefits of both weights and calisthenics in your routine.
Often times you will hear of the military, governmental training or the police academy wanting to know how well you can perform based on calisthenics more so than how much weight you can bench press.
Calisthenics, includes exercises that are your own body weight, without the use of machines, bar bells, dumb bells, or cables. Some basic examples are pull ups, dips, push ups, chin ups etc. Do not be the least bit mis lead by the fact that you are using your own weight. I can't tell you how many times I have seen people that can put tons of weight on a bench press and can't do five pull ups.
I don't know the reason behind it, but I can tell you that if your want to build your strength and the endurance of your muscle then include calisthenics into your routine. They work the muscle in a different manner than using weights.
This is not to say that you should do only calisthenics, because I also know people that can do a lot of calisthenics and can't lift even the lightest weight. So just mix it and get the benefits of both weights and calisthenics in your routine.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Do What Is Best For You
Don't get caught up with how someone else seems to be doing as far as losing weight is concerned. Each one of us is completely different according to our genetic makeup. Even twins have certain differences that we may or may see with our eyes. Just because one person seems to do something and have great success does not by any stretch of the imagination mean that the same will work for you.
We were all created to be the best that we could be. Jesus is our standard and others do not have the right to judge us. Only God can judge, therefore we don't even have the right to judge ourselves. You have to take time to determine what works best for you.
Ask these five questions to yourself whenever you receive new information.
1.)What is this information trying to say?
2.)Is this information for me or someone else?
3.)Is this information pratical and realistic?
4.)Is this safe?
5.)Am I physically capable?
Consider your answers carefully before you make any drastic changes to your exercise or food intake and you have a much better reason that "just because." Do not, I said DO NOT do something "just because" without first checking out the "WHAT" first.
We were all created to be the best that we could be. Jesus is our standard and others do not have the right to judge us. Only God can judge, therefore we don't even have the right to judge ourselves. You have to take time to determine what works best for you.
Ask these five questions to yourself whenever you receive new information.
1.)What is this information trying to say?
2.)Is this information for me or someone else?
3.)Is this information pratical and realistic?
4.)Is this safe?
5.)Am I physically capable?
Consider your answers carefully before you make any drastic changes to your exercise or food intake and you have a much better reason that "just because." Do not, I said DO NOT do something "just because" without first checking out the "WHAT" first.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Exercising In Extreme Hot Temperatures
I wasn't even thinking about writing this article, but I live in Las Vegas where it gets well above the 100 degree mark in the dead of summer. This goes to all of you that exercise outdoors. During the summer months when there are heat advisories in the weather, I encourage you to come indoors to exercise.
There are some basic warning signs that you need to be aware of, if you are outdoors.
1. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are very serious matters and need to be taken seriously. If you begin to feel light headed, nauseated, or de hydrated. Stop, sit down and put your head down between your knees.
2. Keep fluids inside of you. Drink more water than if you were inside, but still be careful of drinking too much too fast. You can still get that monsterous side ache.
3. Slow down your pace. Do not exert yourself as much as normal. If you try to do your same workout as normal, you run the risk of causing harm to yourself.
4. Wear clothing that allows your skin to breathe. Most workout attire already does this, but if you are not wearing traditional workout attire make sure your sweat can excape.
5. If symptoms persist, go inside immediately to cool off and for your heart rate to come back to normal. If necessary, seek medical attention from a doctor or health care professional.
So if you insist on exercising outside when there are extreme hot temperatures, be very careful and take these five precautions into account.
There are some basic warning signs that you need to be aware of, if you are outdoors.
1. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are very serious matters and need to be taken seriously. If you begin to feel light headed, nauseated, or de hydrated. Stop, sit down and put your head down between your knees.
2. Keep fluids inside of you. Drink more water than if you were inside, but still be careful of drinking too much too fast. You can still get that monsterous side ache.
3. Slow down your pace. Do not exert yourself as much as normal. If you try to do your same workout as normal, you run the risk of causing harm to yourself.
4. Wear clothing that allows your skin to breathe. Most workout attire already does this, but if you are not wearing traditional workout attire make sure your sweat can excape.
5. If symptoms persist, go inside immediately to cool off and for your heart rate to come back to normal. If necessary, seek medical attention from a doctor or health care professional.
So if you insist on exercising outside when there are extreme hot temperatures, be very careful and take these five precautions into account.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
I Need to Encourage Someone Else
This is a very touchy topic, because even though we mean well it really is not up to us, unless it is our children which we still have some control. However, when it is dealing with another adult we can say or do whatever we feel is necessary it really comes down to what the other person wants to do for themselves. We can not exercise for them, we can not force them to eat properly. It ultimately has to be a decision that they make for themselves. When you do approach someone in regards to their well-being take careful consideration of the following guidelines.
1.) It must be from a place of love. Let them know that you care for their health and well-being. It should never be under selfish motives. Never use name calling or belittling.
2.) Make sure they know they can lean on you for support. Be a hear for them without judging or condeming them. Matthew 7:1-3 and Romans 8:1 say that we are not to judge or condemn.
3.) Be an example of proper exercise and eating properly. Others learn by example of what they see not by what they hear.
4.) Go with them to exercise or grocery shopping if possible.
5.) Understand that God is the only one that can truly change them completely. Do your part and then turn it over to God. Don't get discouraged if they do not follow your lead. Put it in God's hands and let go. You know what you have to do for you.
1.) It must be from a place of love. Let them know that you care for their health and well-being. It should never be under selfish motives. Never use name calling or belittling.
2.) Make sure they know they can lean on you for support. Be a hear for them without judging or condeming them. Matthew 7:1-3 and Romans 8:1 say that we are not to judge or condemn.
3.) Be an example of proper exercise and eating properly. Others learn by example of what they see not by what they hear.
4.) Go with them to exercise or grocery shopping if possible.
5.) Understand that God is the only one that can truly change them completely. Do your part and then turn it over to God. Don't get discouraged if they do not follow your lead. Put it in God's hands and let go. You know what you have to do for you.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
I Can't Do The Gym
Some of you just can't do the gym. That is fine, but it still not a excuse not to exercise. You can exercise outside, at home, or just about anywhere else. Here are a few ideas that you may want to consider. Depending on your level of fitness you can change any of these suggestions. There are a million different exercises that you can do with a Balance Ball and weights
Jesus wants us to be our absolute best, our bodies do not belong to us. They belong to God, for He is our Creator, we are to take stewardship over our bodies.
1.) Go for a run outside, just be sure that you have the proper attire. Pay a little extra for a good pair of running shoes. This is not the time to get cheap shoes because they are on sale. A poor pair of shoes will cause havoc on your knees, ankles, and eventually your back. Just make the investment, or take it inside.
2.) Run around with the children. I spoke of this before, but it deserves mentioning again. Children have a lot of energy, if you let them lead, I promise you will get your heart rate up.
3.) Put on a home video. Some of the videos available will provide a great workout. You just have to spend time to determine the one that is slightly above your fitness level. Get something that is going to challenge you to become better.
4.) Get a friend that is going to hold you accountable and help motivate you when necessary. Get someone that already has a exercise regimen that they follow.
5.) Be creative with what you do. Don't allow yourself to plateau, keep changing your routine and make it fun.
6.) When you park your car, make sure you get the furthest spot so that you have to walk the distance of the parking lot. You can also make sure you take the stairs when possible. Even if it is little things such as this, it can make a difference if you do it consistently.
7.) Understand there really are no rules to what exercise is and what it isn't. As long as you elevate your heart rate for a extended period of time, it is execise. The duration depends on how much time and effort you put into it. Remember, you can make your own rules. Just find out what does and what does not work for you. Just stay on course and make it part of your lifestyle. I promise the more that you exercise, the more it will become part of your daily life.
Jesus wants us to be our absolute best, our bodies do not belong to us. They belong to God, for He is our Creator, we are to take stewardship over our bodies.
1.) Go for a run outside, just be sure that you have the proper attire. Pay a little extra for a good pair of running shoes. This is not the time to get cheap shoes because they are on sale. A poor pair of shoes will cause havoc on your knees, ankles, and eventually your back. Just make the investment, or take it inside.
2.) Run around with the children. I spoke of this before, but it deserves mentioning again. Children have a lot of energy, if you let them lead, I promise you will get your heart rate up.
3.) Put on a home video. Some of the videos available will provide a great workout. You just have to spend time to determine the one that is slightly above your fitness level. Get something that is going to challenge you to become better.
4.) Get a friend that is going to hold you accountable and help motivate you when necessary. Get someone that already has a exercise regimen that they follow.
5.) Be creative with what you do. Don't allow yourself to plateau, keep changing your routine and make it fun.
6.) When you park your car, make sure you get the furthest spot so that you have to walk the distance of the parking lot. You can also make sure you take the stairs when possible. Even if it is little things such as this, it can make a difference if you do it consistently.
7.) Understand there really are no rules to what exercise is and what it isn't. As long as you elevate your heart rate for a extended period of time, it is execise. The duration depends on how much time and effort you put into it. Remember, you can make your own rules. Just find out what does and what does not work for you. Just stay on course and make it part of your lifestyle. I promise the more that you exercise, the more it will become part of your daily life.
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