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>even 15 minutes DOES help if youve been a couch potato your whole life. I've bumped it up to 20 minutes this week. I didn't want to go in full force and then end up quitting so I'm conditioning myself before I go for 30 minutes
Very much so. In fact everyone should be running half an hour (or walk briskly for an hour) or doing other light cardio every day. This may also help with the urge to snack, as you're more likely to want proper food after physical exertion.
I see some people advocate atkins and such, and it will help with fat loss *but* it also has health issues regarding intake of large amounts of fat, especially if it's saturated.
My personal recommendation is to aim for a balanced healthy diet that you can maintain indefinitely. You should certainly avoid sugar and simple carbs, however in non-excessive quantities there's nothing wrong with a slice of bread* or a baked/boiled potato (but chips are a no-no). If you are hungry, eat vegetables to fill you up and drink water with every meal. Stay away from soda and beer/alcohol.
*Read the labels on bread carefully to avoid ones with added sugar. Look for high fiber content and be aware that many store breads has food colouring to look darker and healthier than they really are. 1-2 slices max per meal depending on activity level and meal frequency.
>even 15 minutes DOES help if youve been a couch potato your whole life. I've bumped it up to 20 minutes this week. I didn't want to go in full force and then end up quitting so I'm conditioning myself before I go for 30 minutes
Very much so. In fact everyone should be running half an hour (or walk briskly for an hour) or doing other light cardio every day. This may also help with the urge to snack, as you're more likely to want proper food after physical exertion.
I see some people advocate atkins and such, and it will help with fat loss *but* it also has health issues regarding intake of large amounts of fat, especially if it's saturated.
My personal recommendation is to aim for a balanced healthy diet that you can maintain indefinitely. You should certainly avoid sugar and simple carbs, however in non-excessive quantities there's nothing wrong with a slice of bread* or a baked/boiled potato (but chips are a no-no). If you are hungry, eat vegetables to fill you up and drink water with every meal. Stay away from soda and beer/alcohol.
*Read the labels on bread carefully to avoid ones with added sugar. Look for high fiber content and be aware that many store breads has food colouring to look darker and healthier than they really are. 1-2 slices max per meal depending on activity level and meal frequency.