The Fitness Magazine: Learn How to Eat More, Weigh Less (Yes, Really!)

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Learn How to Eat More, Weigh Less (Yes, Really!)

"Meaning comes from what you believe, value and understand about yourself and the world around you. By finding meaning and purpose in your life, you can have more joy and less stress each day."— Kristin S. Vickers Douglas, Ph.D., L.P.

Healthy Eating

Food energy density: Feel full on fewer calories

So what exactly is energy density? Simply put, it's the number of calories in the amount or weight of food you eat. Foods that don't have a lot of calories packed into each bite — such as fruits and vegetables — are low in energy density. They also tend to be low in fat and high in water or fiber content. Foods high in energy density pack a lot of calories into a small volume of food; these include fatty foods, such as many fast foods, and foods high in sugar, such as soda and candy. This is why you can eat a lot more low-density foods for fewer calories. Sound good? Read on to see how this nutrition concept can impact your weight-loss success.

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Healthy Body Benefits
Balance exercises to keep you fit
Your ability to balance is key for maintaining a healthy, functioning body. And it's especially important as you age because it helps you prevent injuries and maintain independence. The good news is you can work on your balancing skills at home, or even in line at the grocery store. Read on for balance exercise ideas and pointers.

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Today's Fitness Tip
Are you working out hard enough?
Aim for at least moderate intensity when you exercise, which can be indicated by faster breathing and breaking into a light sweat after 10 minutes of activity. If you're still not sure you're working hard enough, try the talk test: If you can carry on a conversation but you can't sing, you're probably exercising in the moderate-intensity range.