[nabs-l] ways to lose weight

[Joe Orozco]

Our members out in Colorado run a company called We Fit Wellness.
Among other services, they sell a thumb drive with a training program
and relevant literature. I think it's something like twenty dollars,
and while I cannot personally testify to how well it's laid out, as
I've not yet seen the content, I have spoken to several people who
found the program very useful. They also run a podcast.
WeFitWellness.com is their website.

My own recommendations would be to:

1. Drink plenty of water. Drinking water especially before meals will
cut down on larger appetites.

2. Try to break up your day so that you're not sitting still for
extended periods. I'm not a huge fan of these seven and two-minute
workouts people love, but if you buy into them, they're one way to
break up the routine.

3. Do not eat before going to bed to give your body a greater chance
of burning calories.

4. Consider breaking up the three traditional meals into six or so
smaller snacking breaks so that you're never feeling really hungry.

5. I just read about this yesterday, not sure if it's true, but
apparently eating grapefruits in the morning helps speed up your
metabolism.

6. Gym memberships are only as good as your willingness to use them.
Putting aside considerations of accessible equipment, I find machines
can be more detrimental than free weights or basic calisthenics
because of their rigidity in movement. I have never injured muscles
doing basic exercises with tools like stretch bands. Also, if you get
into the habit of using your own weight to power through workout
routines, you're more likely to keep up your regiment when you travel.

I'm generally wary of the latest trends in health and wellness. After
a while it all starts to sound like gimmicks, but I've learned the
best programs to follow are those that will not completely deprive you
of the food you enjoy. The point is never to punish yourself but
rather to get you feeling more comfortable with making reasonable
sacrifices to keep your body healthy.

I hope that helps,

Joe


On 7/7/16, Kayla James via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Yes, I know about diet. I'm taking the President's Challenge to try
> and help and I do my best to follow the USDA's dietary guidelines.
>
> On 7/6/16, Kaley Jemison via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Kayla, the majority of weight loss comes from changing your diet. Try
>> giving up sodas and juices and only drink water. Eat healthier, smaller
>> meals, and foods high in fiber.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Jul 6, 2016, at 10:48 PM, Kayla James via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> What are some ways that blind people can do to lose weight? The
>>> exercise videos I'm finding are so visual on Youtube. Can anyone help?
>>>
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