Weight loss and gardening really go together in more ways then one!
Reading heaps of "how to lose weight' books the fact that struck me on more than one occasion was that exercise is certainly as important as eating less. Along side this was the repeated suggestion of fitness routines, workouts, gym memberships, I 'm sure you have all been there.
An infrequent suggestion was that if you incorporate exercise into your daily routine of living you could certainly achieve weight loss. As a keen gardener, I find gardening plenty of exercise! Consider weeding, instead of just bending and pulling weeds, try the bend and stretch exercise bending and straightening up four or five times, pulling weeds out on the downward motion. Be careful if you have a back, complaint as bending from the waist is not helpful unfortunately we all do it! Bending at the knees is so much healthier for backs; rise to standing from your knees, as you get older this is not that easy to do. Take it slowly and carefully increasing the number of times as the joints become accustomed to it.
Carrying weights does not need a weight training gym; just carry buckets or watering cans around the garden. Perhaps starting with half full buckets or if you are a half-empty sort person look at it that way! Lawn mowing is tops, especially for those with large areas of it, more difficult if you live in an apartment, of course then you could perhaps walk round the mall instead!
Pruning trees another means of stretching and extending the muscles of the arms and shoulders, no trees, pretend you have them! Sometimes just walking to and back from your garden shed is exercise in itself. How many times have you said I'll do it tomorrow when putting something away, or getting a tool from the shed. I cannot be bothered feeling is prevalent and stands in the way of getting your exercise!
Does your garden have steps leading to a focal point that you are proud of seeing everyday? Use the steps to enjoy your garden, all the while walking up and down for a set period of time that you can increase as the days go by.
Do you have a large garden that lends itself to running or jogging? How much easier it is to stay home and jog! Cultivate a mindset that can see the exercise opportunities right under our noses and cost nothing.
Gardening also grows the fresh fruit and vegetables that are essential to our continued good health. I also go swimming most days, because of the weightless properties of water it is so relaxing, finish with a spa and its heaven!
Reading heaps of "how to lose weight' books the fact that struck me on more than one occasion was that exercise is certainly as important as eating less. Along side this was the repeated suggestion of fitness routines, workouts, gym memberships, I 'm sure you have all been there.
An infrequent suggestion was that if you incorporate exercise into your daily routine of living you could certainly achieve weight loss. As a keen gardener, I find gardening plenty of exercise! Consider weeding, instead of just bending and pulling weeds, try the bend and stretch exercise bending and straightening up four or five times, pulling weeds out on the downward motion. Be careful if you have a back, complaint as bending from the waist is not helpful unfortunately we all do it! Bending at the knees is so much healthier for backs; rise to standing from your knees, as you get older this is not that easy to do. Take it slowly and carefully increasing the number of times as the joints become accustomed to it.
Carrying weights does not need a weight training gym; just carry buckets or watering cans around the garden. Perhaps starting with half full buckets or if you are a half-empty sort person look at it that way! Lawn mowing is tops, especially for those with large areas of it, more difficult if you live in an apartment, of course then you could perhaps walk round the mall instead!
Pruning trees another means of stretching and extending the muscles of the arms and shoulders, no trees, pretend you have them! Sometimes just walking to and back from your garden shed is exercise in itself. How many times have you said I'll do it tomorrow when putting something away, or getting a tool from the shed. I cannot be bothered feeling is prevalent and stands in the way of getting your exercise!
Does your garden have steps leading to a focal point that you are proud of seeing everyday? Use the steps to enjoy your garden, all the while walking up and down for a set period of time that you can increase as the days go by.
Do you have a large garden that lends itself to running or jogging? How much easier it is to stay home and jog! Cultivate a mindset that can see the exercise opportunities right under our noses and cost nothing.
Gardening also grows the fresh fruit and vegetables that are essential to our continued good health. I also go swimming most days, because of the weightless properties of water it is so relaxing, finish with a spa and its heaven!
Maman is a sixty plus liberated woman despite having a husband and four children.
She trained as a nurse and remains interested in health issues. Spent many years farming achieving farm management qualifications and a real insight into animal husbandry. The next career change included a Diploma in Real Estate and business management, covering buildings and their construction.
Growing older then included some time in the hospitality industry and business.
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She trained as a nurse and remains interested in health issues. Spent many years farming achieving farm management qualifications and a real insight into animal husbandry. The next career change included a Diploma in Real Estate and business management, covering buildings and their construction.
Growing older then included some time in the hospitality industry and business.
[http://guru4gardens.com]
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