I came across a web site yesterday that will send you reminder emails (or Hassles)!
So if you have all the best intentions but never follow through, this could be what you need. You can set it to send reminder for a set number of days so if you're supposed to exercise every second day, or you always forget to pay your phone bill, visit this site now!
Exercise is not absolutely essential for losing weight although every calorie you use helps. But if you want a beautiful firm body when you've finished you have to make the effort to create that.
There are plenty of slender people around who don't look great without their clothes because they can't be bothered to keep their muscles toned though it doesn't take much to do a few firming exercises in front of the TV. You've got to keep going even after you're slim and toned because it really is a case of use it or lose it.
You can't remove fat from a particular area by firming the underlying muscle but you can use toning exercises to look slimmer now and to prepare your body so that when you do shift the fat you have a great body to reveal.
Toning up quickly brings results - you'll not lose much fat but you will lose inches if you persevere. And as you can tone up throughout the day by holding in your stomach while you wait in line or by doing a few lunges while you wait for the kettle to boil, there's really no reason other than pure laziness not to do something.
One of my favourite web sites is http://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au as they have loads up up-to-date information, not only on Diabetes but also on weight loss and health in general. Check out the list of topics:
What is diabetes?
Alcohol and diabetes
Blood glucose monitoring
Blood pressure and diabetes
Coeliac disease and diabetes
Depression and diabetes
Diabetes and your feet
Do you need to lose some weight? a guide for men with diabetes
Do you need to lose some weight? a guide for women with diabetes
Eating out and diabetes
Food choices for people with diabetes
The glycaemic index
Healthy eating for gestational diabetes
Healthy eating guide
Healthy hints for modifying recipes
Heart disease and diabetes
Hypoglycaemia and diabetes
Insulin and diabetes
Medications for type 2 diabetes
Physical activity and type 2 diabetes
Pre-diabetes
Sick days and type 1 diabetes
Sick days and type 2 diabetes
Staying well with diabetes
Physical activity
Travel and diabetes
What is type 1 diabetes? - Information sheet for support persons
What is hypoglycaemia? - Information sheet for support persons
These can all be found at: http://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/education_info/sheets.html
Why not print them all out and keep them in a handy folder?
There are many important sections of the heart. Most of which people know very little about, so I've included a few her with a brief definition: Aorta – is the largest artery in the body. It carries the blood out of the Left Ventricle, to the Systemic Circuit of the body.
Apex of the heart – is the pointy end of the heart. It points down toward the left hip, and can be found just below the left nipple.
Base of the heart – is the posterior surface of the heart, is about 9cm wide, and points toward the right shoulder.
Bicuspid Valve - is the valve that prevents backflow between the Left Atrium and the Left Ventricle. It is also known as the Mitral Valve
Chordae Tendineae – are the cords that attach the AV Valve flaps to the Papillary Muscles.
Endocardium – lines the inside of the heart chamber and separates the chambers from the Myocardium
Epicardium – is also known as the Visceral layer of the Serous Pericardium. It is the outermost layer of the heart wall.
Inferior Venae Cava - is a major vein that delivers blood to the right atrium, returning it from regions below the Diaphragm.
Myocardium – lies between the Visceral Later of Serous Pericardium (Epicardium) and the Endocardium. Comprising primarily of cardiac muscle, it is the layer of the heart that contracts. It forms the bulk of the heart.
Papillary Muscle – are found in the ventricular wall and is where the tendinous cords of the Atrioventricular Valves are attached. Contractions of the Papillary Muscles assist in keeping the valves in place during ventricular systole.
Pulmonary Trunk – is where the Right Ventricle ejects blood so it can be carried via the Pulmonary Arteries to the lungs.
Sino-atrial Node – is located in the Right Atrium in the Pacemaker region. This is where the electrical impulses that initiate heart contractions originate. It also sets the pace of the heart beat. Also known as the SA Node, or the Sinus Node.
Superior Venae Cava – is a major vein that delivers blood to the right atrium, returning it from regions above the Diaphragm (ie. Head, neck, thorax, etc)
Tricuspid Valve – is the valve that prevents backflow between the Right Atrium and the Right Ventricle
I have had a number of conversations with Robert and I know his team have great goals in place for their organisation.
For those not involved in the fitness industry, Fitness Australia is the governing body for fitness industry businesses and professionals. They work to improve the fitness industry by setting and enforcing standards with their members. So if you are looking for a fitness centre or personal trainer, you need only look for their logo.
This site should be a great tool for keeping up to date with what's happening, so even if you're not a trainer, bookmark it now!