It seems people my age are on track to becoming labeled as the “Google Generation,” because everything that is human can be found on the web. Including other people like you! Some of us connect virtually in order to promote understanding the importance of Omega-3’s, while others feel the need to be constantly online.
How much is too much time spent in the electronic world? A recent Seattle-Tacoma survey showed that video gamers are old, fat and sad! It claimed that the average U.S. gamer is 30+, depressed, and overweight.
Average U.S. Gamer
Now don’t get me wrong, it’s not all about the games. In fact, video games can be incredibly beneficial, including helping kids fight cancer. I love video games, and I’m especially glad that pilots master freak scenarios in flight simulators. This contributes to the safety of those who fly in the heavens, but…
The affect of games on the physical and mental health of our populations is an important issue. Gamers attain satisfaction by achieving goals, accomplishments, and improving status in online battle worlds. Moreover, they prefer socializing online as opposed to a real life setting. What we should be asking now is…
Does gaming cause fatness or does fatness cause gaming?
Or, does depression cause fatness, which causes gaming?
and…Can fitness cure depression?
We are left with many questions, but a wise man notes that in order for us to be in physical and emotional balance, we must find ways to fulfill our most inner needs. Positive, healthy relationships meet many needs, which can be especially improved through fitness.
Journey to Physical Fitness Satisfies Human Needs:
- Feeling of accomplishment and advancement when goals are reached. Goals are set realistically, often at losing one pound per week. After two months, the difference is very noticable.
- The notion of Vitality. Health no longer seems to be a limiting factor, you are confident from your accomplishments and learned many lessons about yourself as a person.
- SENSE OF PURPOSE, allowing your soul to thrive in times of success, failure, and more success.
Fitness offers an optimistic journey through life.
People can connect with millions more people just by lifting a weight. Willing to beneficially challenge the human body is as admirable as challenging and strengthening the human mind.
Investing in yourself through healthy living is ALSO an investment in the people around you (and those who you wish would be!).
My passion in health and fitness has opened many doors for me. Functional muscles are no longer about vanity, but of quality of life — physical and mental resilience, to thrive with purpose.
Do not change who you are. Instead, GROW into who you want to be. The freedom is yours to choose, these people did…
Weighing nearly 400 pounds, man walks off half his weight Man counted calories, watched the pounds go Weight-Loss Success: Saying Hello to a Size 6 and Goodbye to 170 lbsSuccess comes one step at a time
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Even though calories are important, I have a few ideas on helping out.
Burning Fat without EVEN thinking about Calories!
- Consume a diet 33% protein, 33% carbs, and 33% fat.
- Increase ratio of protein to carbs in as many meals as possible. Tip: Lean meat, fish, cottage cheese, yogurt, and protein shakes can be the foundation of protein in the diet.
- Eat HIGH Protein ALL DAY LONG. However, consume more of your carbs in the morning, and more of your fats in the afternoon for optimal nutrient efficiency. For example, enjoy a bowl of oatmeal in the morning, and then have almonds as a snack in the afternoon.
- Decrease overall carbohydrates consumption. EXCEPTION: High density carbohydrates are beneficial to body composition. You can eat as many vegetables, fruits, and greens as you want. In addition, beans and oatmeal are also especially healthy and give great energy for the days events.
- MORE Fiber! Okay, there is such a thing as too much fiber, but don’t ask me about that, pal! Anyway, 25 grams fiber per day is a healthy amount, keeps you regular and relatively detoxified. More importantly, fiber also controls your blood sugar so you are no longer a slave to hunger!
- Exercise, Exercise, Exercise! No brainer here. More energy expended on physical activity has a whole range of health benefits as well as promoting the BURNING of PURE fat!
- Surround yourself with fit people. Yes, genetics plays a role, but lifestyle is key. Does your current support system encourage your weight loss or are their negative habits toxic? Communication helps, so lets make sure we’re all on the same page about each other’s health. Personally, I like when my family, friends, and girlfriends enjoys living healthy with me. I suppose our healthy habits rub off on each other. In fact, my father’s dedication to exercise and running accomplishments have inspired me for years.
My final points are simple and practical
- Exercise and Nutrition reduce incidence of nearly every disease known to man.
- Sick family is emotionally painful, while a sick healthcare system is expensive.
- Fitness is a path to vitality that hundreds of millions are traveling, but each experience is unique as the person behind the subcutaneous fat.
- Do it for you, not for anyone else.
- Fitness can be highly satisfying, improve relationships, and SAVE YOU TONS OF MONEY!
I look toward the future, knowing we’re all on the same team.
Thousand of feet above ground, I look to the world for inspiration.
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