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A Formula For Fitness Success :

Aug 28, 2007

In my columns, when I focus on one exercise or routine, my objective is to provide proper technique. Today I want to give you a different slant on things.

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"How do I start a fitness program?"

"How do I lose 10 pounds?"

"How Do I lose 50 pounds?"

"How do I gain some muscle without living in the gym?"The list goes on and on, but the questions all have the same theme.

You're looking for a formula . The truth is, a tremendous amount of confusion exists in the world of health and fitness. Most people simply donā€™t know where to start or what formula to use. The beauty of all this is, the formula for success never really changes. Certain parameters may be tailored a bit based on your goals, but the formula remains the same!

So, why do we never see the formula in a simple format? Today, I present to you the Formula for Success. This formula, properly applied, will help you lose a few inches on your waist , gain some lean muscle for everyday activities and increase your energy so you can really enjoy playing with your kids or grandchildren.

1. NUTRITION -- When we see our co-workers and friends every day, we ask one another the same non-offensive question, "How are you?" Imagine if we asked, "What is the last thing you ate?" How many of us would hesitate before answering? A little food for thought.

From a physiological standpoint, it takes 3,500 calories to burn one pound. We recommend that you lose that pound through a combination of decreasing caloric intake to a healthy level and expending calories through physical activity.

For example, let's say you currently take in 2,000 calories a day. If you decreased that by 300 (one slice of pizza) and added 200 calories worth of exercise a day (20 minute walk), you would be at a 500 calorie deficit. At that rate, you would burn one pound a week.