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Exercise and Weight Control: These words are often spoken "To lose weight you must exercise aswell as watch what you eat"! To a certain extent this is very true, putting it simply a calorie is a unit of energy and one pound of fat contains 3.500 calories so therefore to lose one pound of fat you must burn off an extra 3.500 calories......But that is providing that your extra weight IS FAT!...... As an instructor I have often been faced with the following question " Why am I not losing any weight, or why am I putting weight on?? when I do lots of exercise and also attend the gym? The answer is simple exercise will only burn off FAT, but while it is doing that it is also developing lean tissue i.e.MUSCLE. If you do too much exercise and you do not need to lose a lot of weight what actually happens is you lose your weight first by burning off the fat but then you can actually start to put weight on by building muscle, hense the saying too much of a good thing... Therefore I would recommend that you exercise maybe three to four times a week and then give the body chance to recover, always remember that as good as exercise is for the body it is also a stress on the body.... Remember too that if ever you are feeling a little unwell, any kind of virus even a cold you must rest and let the body recover as it can be dangerous to push yourself when you are not feeling 100% fit. On the weight issue, sometimes if you do take part in lots of exercise keep a written record of you measurements, then this will take into account your BMI (body mass index) = muscle/fat ratio.

Counting Calories is SO SIMPLE ! If you wih to LOSE WEIGHT then there is NO SURER WAY! As with any diet or weightloss programme it is always advisable to check with your doctor first, especially if you are under 18, Pregnant or taking prescibed medication..... One of the great things about following a calorie controlled diet is that you can still include all of your favourite foods and still lose weight, but remember to stay healthy you must also eat a good variety of foods and keep it balanced. Try to aim for at least 4 to 5 helpings of fruit or vegetables a day also lean protein i.e. lean red meat in moderation, chicken and fish and if you are a vegeterian, soya alternatives to meat still protein packed. Include some starchy foods such as bread, cereals, rice or pasta, if you can choose wholemeal varieties this is better as then you will be adding more fibre into the diet. And dont forget a few treats are allowed most foods of all types are marked up with nutritional values and calorie content check labels and packages for full details. Now some helpful tips to help you stay on track..... 1.Try to plan your menus in advance, prepare a shopping list before you go shopping, and stick to it! 2. Look for the healthy alternatives, a glance at the packageing and labels with help you make the correct choices. 3. Try to buy some kitchen scales, as you could be eating more than you think you are and that is why your weight may not be coming down. 4. Keep a food diary write down what you eat when you eat it, as small snacks can be forgotten about and can add up the calories when you dont realise. 5. However DONT be too stricked on yourself, if you over eat one day then cut down the next, DONT GIVE UP when you have a BAD DAY! 6. Another suggestion is be strick all week and really stick to you weightloss plan, then give yourself the weekend of and have a treat or two i.e a meal out, etc.......Always remember that the heavier you are the easier it is to lose weight as your body has to work harder to do even the simplest things when it is carrying extra pounds so as you lose weight and become lighter your weightloss slows down. This is usually the time when motivation is lost and people tend to give up!....... DONT GIVE UP! keep going, it may be slow at times but it is worth it in the end and you can acheive your target weight, WHEN YOU DO THE FEELING IS AMAZING as YOU WILL FIND OUT!......... (Brenda Mortimore AFI)

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