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post from Obesity Discussion Forums on 24 July 2008 06:44:30 AM. © Obesity Discussion Forums

:huh:Good morning, I just made a pot of coffee. It's 6:30 in the morning. Still feel tired. My body feels stiff in the morning. Just got done with some morning stretches. All though I don't believe I did enough of them. After breakfast I'll do soom more.:o

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Dieting Without Exercise Does Not Work

post from Fitness & Health with Dr. Gabe Mirkin on 24 July 2008 04:51:00 AM. © Fitness & Health with Dr. Gabe Mirkin

A new study from Israel shows us once again that dieting without exercise does not work. The participants took off only six to 10 pounds in two years. No matter what diet they were on, most regained some of the weight they lost in the early months by the end of the study (New England Journal of Medicine, July 17, 2008). It didn't make any difference whether the overweight person was on a low-fat or low-carbohydrate diet, or the healthful Mediterranean-type diet that stresses fruits, vegetables, whole grains beans, seeds, nuts and seafood. However, their small weight loss did result in improved cholesterol and blood pressure readings.

If you really want to lose weight for good, you have to exercise. Appetite is controlled in a part of your brain called hypothalamus. If you try to lose weight just by eating less food, your hypothalamus makes you miserable when you see tasty food and know that you shouldn't eat it. If you exercise, you will eat more, but you will not increase your intake of food to equal the extra calories that you burn when you exercise. After you have been exercising for a few months, your muscles will be stronger, you will feel and sleep better and you can actually start to enjoy your new activity. Then you are set for a life-long pattern of burning up the calories you take in.

Unfortunately, the majority of older people who start exercise programs drop out in the first six weeks. People are more likely to stay in an exercise program if they have company and find a sport that is fun for them. The best success comes when a husband and wife exercise together. You can also increase you chances of sticking to an exercise program by having a personal trainer, going to regular exercise classes, or joining an exercise group that is also a social club, such as Road Runners, a bicycle club or a square dancing society.

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No more Stinky (Except the Dog)

post from KnowItAlz.com Blog on 24 July 2008 03:33:59 AM. © KnowItAlz.com Blog

Dad had his first bath in 9 days yesterday. Needless to say, things are smelling a little fresher around the house.I hired a Registered Nurse (sweet Sally) to come and help him keep steady and watch to make sure he was not dizzy or weak in order to prevent a fall in the shower. She also checked his vitals and his infection on his arm that he got while in the hospital.I thought he would be uncomfortable with a stranger in the shower with him, but he seemed to have no problem. they chatted the whole time, just as if they were sitting at the dining room table over tea.I think that was the best money I have spent so far! Now Sierra (the dog) stinks more than Dad again. (Remember This?)Anyway, so far today, all is right with the world (at least it smells better).

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