Saturday, June 7, 2014

Yoga And Weight Loss Make A Perfect Combination

By James Spann


Shedding extra pounds may not be as easy as some would like to think, which is why there are so many fad diets coming up each year. The truth is, diet alone doesn't work, and anyone who is overweight understands it. The solution involves exercise, and nothing goes better together than yoga and weight loss, in combination with eating right.

The role of yoga in weight loss cannot be compared to any other form of exercise. Yoga exercises involve a gradual shedding of extra pounds, while toning muscles. Such exercise is easy on the body, without excessive stress that is involved in aerobic forms that are hard on the means and other parts of the body.

Gaining those extra pounds occurs slowly, as there is no one on this earth that has awakened several pounds heavier than they were the night before. It's unfortunate that they don't notice it as the fat is being stored within the body, because it happens very slowly. Therefore, putting it on takes time, and taking it off will take just as much, if not more time to do. Having said that, if one is serious about their appearance and their health, they must be serious about making a commitment to lifestyle changes.

Junk food is definitely the culprit, but it doesn't come from chocolates and chips alone. Junk food is also that which people purchase and served at dinner time. These are all prepackaged foods that come with excessive calories. The solution is to change how one shops, and commit to cooking from scratch.

Additionally, packaged foods contain many preservatives to extend their shelf life, be that on a shelf, in the fridge or in the freezer. What's more is that they are full of dangerous amounts of salt and sugar that can be very destructive to one's health. Look around and see how many people are suffering from chronic diseases, and just study what they eat. These people generally don't move around enough, either, making a recipe for disaster.

Changing one's way of life is vital to longevity and better quality of life. Those who eat right will look better and feel better. Combined with yoga, they will experience far greater results. Moreover, anyone of any age can partake in this form of exercise, whether they are physically fit, or even challenged in some respects.

When one uses their own body weight, they get far greater results with regards to toning muscles and shedding extra pounds. You also involves lots of stretching, which is really important for good health. This is especially true for more mature people who suffer from aching joints and pains in various areas or even throughout the entire body.

This form of exercise and meditation has been around for centuries and because it uses slow movements, it is recommended for all ages. No one has to be fit to get started, and yet, they'll feel the positive effects almost immediately. What's more is that within a few weeks, they'll look and feel even better.

One of the best ways to shed extra pounds is to do so in a smart and effective way that does it gradually. Basically, it is the reverse of how one puts it on because it does get put on gradually. One also gets to experience the different levels of yoga, at one's own pace. Slowly, a beginner will be able to do more difficult positions that will bring on even more positive effects.

As time passes, the individual will feel stronger and become more flexible than ever before. Meanwhile, they will reduce their level of stress, providing for better mental health, which is very important to overall health, and a factor in weight loss. However, it is recommended that this form of exercise be combined with another aerobic exercise to get the maximum results. Try running, walking, or aerobic exercises, to raise the heart rate.

The end result will be a very positive one. Losing weight using yoga is very possible, but one must opt for more vigorous styles of this form of exercise, as there are various styles to choose from. Whatever the case, the individual will feel revived and less stressed, which will also help them sleep better. What's more is that they will also improve their posture, which will help their appearance. Overall, they will feel better on the whole, as well as happier, more energetic, yet calmer all the while.




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