You have probably read various weight loss plans that tells you to do this and do that… eat this but don’t eat that. Aren’t you finding that hard to follow?
For some people who finds losing weight too difficult, especially if you are of an elderly age, it’s just too hard to follow the so called “perfect weight loss plan”… even the beginners weight loss course sounds too harsh on you.
So let’s start at somewhere easier… like WALKING (yes, you read the title of my article). Walking is a way to lose weight – not tremendously fast but it helps over time.
Here are some mindful steps to follow on how to lose weight by walking (some activity depends on age and capability):
- Get a good pair of walking shoes, one that you are very comfortable in. I would recommend wearing socks to avoid getting blisters.
- Spend the mornings or the evenings for your walking activity. Smile and say “hie” to the neighbourhood walking group – making new friends makes the walking activity less boring.
- Start your walking say 15 mins a day, then try 30 mins a day. If you can, walk up to an hour, but not more than that. Straining your leg or ankle is not a good idea.
- Walk about twice a week, then when you feel more comfortable – walk for at least 5 times a week and see all those fat burn away in no time.
- Always start slowly especially on colder days, get those legs warmed up first before walking faster. Wear appropriate attire depending on the weather and season. Try to keep yourself warm all the time.
- If you feel very healthy, young or want to try more challenge, try walking a slow uphill. When going downhill, be careful not to exert too much force on the knees by walking slowly.
- Do not walk / exercise if you are still recovering from any leg injury, gout attack, etc. Check with your doctor for advise on how much you should walk if you have other illnesses.
Once you have a consistent walking routine, you are on your way to a much healthier lifestyle. Remember, weight loss is always difficult if you think it is. Always start with the easiest or simplest method in mind. So try taking baby steps for a start, one foot at a time.
How healthy is a raw food diet ? Are you being wise to to take more raw food vs cooked food?
Most raw food diets and raw vegan diets are based on uncooked or unprocessed plant foods, and often organic food represents a large portion of it. While this is believed to encourage weight loss, whether it is truly a healthier option is still a question.
See what Wikipedia says about taking raw food, and why it advises caution:
As the consumption of raw foods gains popularity, some unsafe foods have re-entered the diets of humans. The following should be consumed with caution:
* Buckwheat greens are toxic when raw, particularly if juiced or eaten in large quantities by fair skinned individuals. The chemical component fagopyrin is known to cause severe photosensitivity and other dermatological complaints.
* Kidney beans, including sprouts, are toxic when raw, due to the chemical phytohaemagglutinin.
* Alfalfa sprouts contain the toxin canavanine.
* Some types of raw cassava or cassava flour can be toxic.
* Raw eggs contain avidin, a vitamin B7 or biotin inhibitor, which can cause “egg white injury”. As many as 24 egg whites would have to be eaten to inactivate biotin. Avidin is denatured by heat .
* Raw seeds of the genus lathyrus (peas), can cause lathyrism.
* Raw brassica species can contain glucosinolate.
* Apricot kernels contain amygdalin, which contains the toxin cyanide.
* Raw parsnips contain furanocoumarin.
* Raw foods, particularly raw meat, may contain harmful bacteria and their associated bacterial toxins. Other parasites and viruses may also be present, such as toxoplasma, trichinella, or rotavirus, which may cause serious foodborne illnesses.
* Raw milk may contain Mycobacteria bovis (which can cause non-pulmonary tuberculosis).
Related information:
Dr Gina Shaw shares with us her views on Raw Food Diet at HealthTalk.info: When A Raw Food Diet Is Not A Healthier Option
Realised it would be hard for anyone to take my weight loss tips seriously, so I’ve decided to give out easier everyday easy to do tips to help you lose weight and stay healthy. Here is the first one to go:
Go jogging with your dog!