Living Life With Diabetes » Diabetic Exercise http://claimyourdiabetes.com Tips for people with diabetes. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:29:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc Change your spare tire.. http://claimyourdiabetes.com/2008/05/29/change-your-spare-tire/ http://claimyourdiabetes.com/2008/05/29/change-your-spare-tire/#comments Thu, 29 May 2008 23:07:47 +0000 admin http://claimyourdiabetes.com/2008/05/29/change-your-spare-tire/ People that are obese are at a far greater disadvantage when it comes to staying healthy. Why? Because research shows that not only does your weight increase your health risk, but the areas in which you have weight problems are a key factor that contributes to you health problems.

Weight that is around the abdominal area is called “visceral adipose fat” You may know of this scientific term as Beer Belly, Keg Cooler,Spare Tire, 12 pack, or love handles. Well their are many funny terms that can describe your abdomen area! But the truth is that it is not very funny if you subjecting your body to more health risks.

People that are most at risk for developing diabetes are those who have a high body fat count or body mass index (BMI) as well as a high waist circumference and high waist to hip ratio.

What is Body Mass Index- Basically your BMI is a number that is calculated by factoring in your height, weight. A BMI between 18.5% and 24.9% is considered normal.

How Do You Get A Spare Tire?

Easy!! Living a sedentary lifestyle and not being very active. You may say “well I am not very sedentary and I am very active, yet I still have a spare tire”… Ok but I was not finished!

Other things that contribute to your spare tire is your diet. High averages of carbohydrates, full fat dairy products, and saturated fats found in red meat contribute to abdominal fat.

Trading In Your Spare Tire and Getting Rid of the Abdominal Fat

Eat more fruits, vegetables and other high fiber, low fat products. Substitute your protein by eating more chicken, and fish. Eat less red meat.

Do so in a modest manner! Do not go over board and stop eating carbs entirely.

These tips are just that! Please contact your physician before you try any abrupt change to diet or medication.

Take care and Enjoy Life :)

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]]> http://claimyourdiabetes.com/2008/05/29/change-your-spare-tire/feed/ 0 How to Make Exercising a Habit! http://claimyourdiabetes.com/2008/05/28/how-to-make-exercising-a-habit/ http://claimyourdiabetes.com/2008/05/28/how-to-make-exercising-a-habit/#comments Wed, 28 May 2008 23:12:57 +0000 admin http://claimyourdiabetes.com/2008/05/28/how-to-make-exercising-a-habit/ If you are Diabetic then you know how important it is to work out and stay active. But you are too tired from a long day at work, or you just don’t have enough time in the day to fit a work out in your schedule. Blah, Blah, excuses are so easy to make up when it affords you to be lazy! Well he is the kicker! You can not Afford to be lazy! Your health depends on it.

How many times have you started a exercise program only to give it up after a couple of weeks? I know because I have been there before. Here are some tips to get you in the gym and keep you there.

  1. Get a work out partner!- Having a workout partner is great but you need someone who is your motivation when you are not in a work out mood and vice versa. Keep someone around that you know will hold you accountable. Your workout buddy will benefit and so will you.
  2. Do something different- Try new workout routines that keeps your body guessing. Sticking to the same routine is not only boring but also the quickest way to work yourself back into your couch eating chips and watching television. Take a free class or sign up for weight training. Whatever it may be, just get into the act of doing new things to stay in shape. Yoga, Pilates, surfing, and Tai Bo are all great workouts that you might not have done before. Plan ahead and make your schedule now. If you already have a membership to a gym facility these classes are normally included in the membership fees.
  3. Make some Goals – Making a goal and working toward it is one of the easiest ways to get more motivated about your health and workout routines. Because you know exactly what the end goal is, and you can track your gains or benchmarks. The reality is that if you stick to your routine for 6 months you will see results and thus be motivated to start making new goals..

See You at the Gym :)

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