50 Weight Loss Tips – Tip 0

Loosing weight can be very easy for some, and for others it’s a journey through hell.  I’m somewhere in the middle.  I can do it, I know I can – I have lost 100lbs but the next step is the hardest.  Continuing.

I’ve been working on several projects, most notably my make money online, Internet Business Blog and my personal blog Mohamed Bhimji dot com – the Website of an Aspiring Dot Com Mogul.

But that doesn’t mean I have stopped working here – another pet project I’ve been working on are still a bit of a secret, but something you will definately get a lot out of.

No – that’s not me.  That picture is of Manuel Uribe, perhaps the fattest man in the world.  You can read more about Manuel on his Wiki page – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manuel_Uribe - he is actually in the 2008 World Book of Records.

Before he went on a diet, here is what he ate:

Breakfast – 20 eggs, beans, 9 tortillas stuffed with cheese and meat, fizzy drinks, coffee, lard.

Lunch – Half a Chicken, 4 meat and cheese tortillas, salad, fizzy drinks, pasta, bread

Dinner – 3-4 eggs with hamburger, beans, 3-4 cheese and meat tortillas, bread, or pasta, fizzy drinks, coffee, milk

By February 2008, he has lost 570lbs.

One feature project that I am starting tomorrow – hence todays post is Day 0 – is entitled 50 Weight Loss Tips.

I will go over 50 different tips to help you lose weight – but I don’t leave it at that.  I look at each point, and go into detail and where possible I provide additional resources to help you out.  I do my best to NOT give resources that will cost you money but rely on Government and Health websites that are run by non-profit organizations.

This is also YOUR chance to contribute to YOUR WEIGHT LOSS by taking part in the discussion for each point.  If you are truly serious about loosing weight, then I hope you will take part.

Through these posts, if you like what you see I would really appreciate a STUMBLE UPON, DIGG or mention on your blog, FaceBook/MySpace page or other social media you are using.

Here is to Your Health,

Mohamed

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Top 10 Reasons You Are A Couch Potatoe

Are you a couch potatoe, but don’t even realize it?

How can you tell if you are a couch potatoe?  Well, simply continue reading “Top 10 Reasons You Are A Couch Potatoe”…

Going To The Health Club Is Intimidating

It’s a daunting task to head out to the gym and you being the only big person there.  Don’t worry, we’ve all been in that boat.  Don’t kill yourself over it.  Go out for a walk.  Walking is great, and very inexpensive.  A good pair of walking shoes shouldn’t cost you more than $80 (and that’s on the high side).  Most areas people live will have schools, and as such there will probably be a track there — just walk around and around and around… or walk your neighborhood!  For example…

That’s how effective walking is.  You save your sanity, and work on loosing the tummy.  I see that as a WIN WIN situation for you!

No More Self Control

You’ve given up.  You have no more self control left.  You walked by the donuts in the office, you evaded the “lets go out to lunch” question and stopped yourself from buying the bag of chips.  Don’t worry – you’re human, and we all loose control every now and then.  The key is to recognize when you are loosing control.  If you’re craving chips, HAVE THEM!  But why not buy one of those small bags that are one serving in size?  I’ve seen pop that’s half the size of a regular can as well.  What you don’t want happening is binging — that is, eating EVERYTHING in site then feeling sorry for yourself.  Nobody else will feel sorry for you, trust me.

I read somewhere that self-control isn’t an unlimited resource. The more self-control you exert, the less you have left. If you’re looking to replenish your supply, get some sleep. 

It Is Painful To Exercise

Speak to your doctor.  It should not be painful to exercise.  Once the doctor has said that there should be no reason for the pain, speak to a trainer that can work with you to come up with a workout that is gentle to your muscles and joints.  Better yet, seriously consider water exercise and low-impact aerobics.

Nobody Else Is Doing It

Are you trying to loose weight for someone else, or for your own health and well being?  Enough said…

Too Damn Expensive!

No, it’s not.  Walking is cheap.  You don’t have to spend $80 on a pair of walking shoes, buy a decent pair of shoes and walk.  You don’t need anything else special.  I’m sure you can pick-up a water bottle for under $5, you should have shorts or sweat pants at home, right?

You DON’T have to go to the gym!

Try water exercises – most facilities will allow you to purchase a daily/weekly/monthly or yearly pass for cheap.  This will typically give you access to any additional programs that they run – so you don’t need to pay extra for a water exercise class or other such classes.

I’m Not That Young Anymore

Friend – neither am I.  I’m pushing 40, and trust me it is VERY hard to get going.  As you start with a regular exercise program, you will find that it does get easier.  Your body will loosen up, and it will slowly become habit to do something.  But the first step is action.

Don’t try to run a marathon on your first day.  Start of slow, and easy.  10 minutes on day 1.  15 minutes on day 2, 20 minutes on day 3.  By the end of the week set a goal of doing 30 minutes per day.  Also break up your time.  I do 30 minutes in the early morning, and 30 minutes in the evening.  During lunch, I try and go out for a walk.  Mix it up!

Exercise Is Boring

Yes, it is boring.  That’s why you have to mix it up!

Something else that I found…

When it comes to choosing between sitting on the couch or taking a walk, some people just prefer the sedentary option. That’s a shame, researcher say, since apart from being a great way for people to lose weight, exercise has been shown to improve cognitive function, help control hypertension and reduce the risk of developing depression.

No Time

Excuses, excuses, excuses.

It’s the most common excuse people use to explain why they’re not working out, trainers say. People are just too busy. Women, in particular, tend to say they feel too overloaded to find time to hit the gym, according to research from the Saint Louis University School of Public Health. Experts say people need to schedule time in their days to work out, just as they would a meeting, and make an effort to take brisk walks during the day.

Too Hot Outside, Too Cold Outside, Too Rainy, Too Humid, Too Dry, Too Sunny, Too Cloudy…

See above.

OK, so the weather does play a big role in whether we will exercise or not; but come on – if you’re constantly making excuses then something is wrong.

I Don’t Feel Safe

People with lower incomes tend to be less physically active. New research from Harvard University suggests one major reason is that people living in low-income areas may not consider their neighborhoods safe enough to perform outdoor exercise. In a 2007 study, women in a low-income section of Boston who reported feeling unsafe at night took 1,000 fewer steps per day than other women–that’s 20% less physical activity.

What can you do?  Try exercising with a group of people.  Many shopping malls have mall walker programs, consider joining them.  Check out your local YMCA or other fitness facility to see if they offer low cost or free programs.  I’ve even seen some commercial organizations (The Running Room) offer group programs.

While your safety is extremly important, so is getting exercise.  There are always options available, you just need to put in a little leg work and find them.

So, what’s YOUR reason for not exercising?

Mohamed

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Welcome Back, Mo!

I’m back. After a looong hiatus, I am back. Hopefully for good.

I have been busy with a couple of other projects, you can check one out here Internet Marketing & MMO Blog and my own site at Mohamed Bhimji Dot Com.

So what have I been up to last few months?  Unfortunately, not a lot.  Haven’t really concentrated on weight loss or exercise — but GOOD thing is that I have NOT gained any weight.

I weighed myself this morning and am at 308lbs… and now, I’m “desperate” to get down to around 280lbs by the fall.  Yes, I realize that trying to lose 10lbs per month is not reasonable and in fact will probably get sick — so am shooting for a more conservative 3-5lbs per month which is probably more doable.

So I started this morning by going out for a brisk walk for 30 minutes.  This typically gets me about 1 mile.  I’ll try and do the same in the evening, but my son likes to come with me and it may be a bit much for the 5-year old so we’ll go bicycling instead.

Breakfast was healthy as well.  Two slices of thin sliced bread – that’s about 60 calories per slice and 2 tbsp of peanut butter which is about 180 calories.  Along with that was a cup of tea, without any sweetener or sugar.  I do add 2% milk as I can’t drink it black.

Lunch was left over cheeze & pineapple pizza.  Yummy!

Not quite sure what dinner will be…

Anyway I hope to post every day or so with new information.  Hopefull you’ll join in on the conversations!

Thanks!

Mo

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