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Archive for January 26th, 2009

Hidden Benefits of Aerobic Exercise

It’s dangerous to make assumptions, but I’m going to do just that. I’m going to assume that you know that aerobic exercise burns fat and fortifies your cardiovascular system. But did you know, too, that this form of exercise has some hidden benefits, advantages of which you might not be aware? It’s true, when you engage in aerobics, you’re doing your body a world of good, in many unseen ways. Let’s take a look. Postpone Aging Unless you watch your diet and exercise regularly, you’ll naturally put on more body fat as you get older. One main reason is lifestyle. People tend to be less physically active with age.

Monday, January 26th, 2009

The Natural Dieter

I frequently get depressed and I tend to binge on comfort foods for relief. How can I stop? Many people turn to food when down in the dumps — a habit that can pile on the pounds unless you get it under control. Eating lifts the depression — but only temporarily. After the binge, you’re apt to feel even worse emotionally because you’ve overindulged. Guilt-ridden, you can slip into a vicious cycle of overeating and negative emotions. Emotional eating is a huge problem, particularly among women. It is estimated that fifty to eight percent of all dieters overeat to relieve depression and other negative emotions.

Monday, January 26th, 2009