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| The Road to 100 Fit Tip #10, 2008 —
No Sweat
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Your body naturally burns calories in an attempt to keep warm when it is cold and in an attempt to cool down by sweating when it is hot. However, because we spend so much time in a climate controlled environment these days, we rarely get the weight-reducing benefit of either situation.
What is the solution? Spend as much time as possible outside. And, when in a climate controlled environment, such as your house, office or car, keep the heat as low as you can in cold weather and the air conditioning temperature as high as you can in hot weather. Better yet, do not use artificial heating or air conditioning whenever possible. Not only will this help you lose weight but it will also help conserve energy, which is just as important of a social issue.
How much weight are we talking? Maybe 50 to 100 calories a day. What does that equate to? One pound a year. Not much, eh? But one pound a year is 10 pounds over ten years. And how many of you would love to lose 10 pounds? Just a thought. When the electric typewriter came out the average secretary gained 2 pounds a year! It doesn't take much!
So, to lose an extra pound or two a year can be no sweat! Turn Down the thermostat when it is cold, open the windows in your office, car or house, get outside, turn UP the thermostat for the AC. Let your body work to keep yourself warm of cool. When losing weight every little bit counts!
If you would like to view a video supplement to this fit tip, please
CLICK HERE.
Answer to last week's fitness quiz:
One minute of laughter is equal to how many minutes on an exercise bike?
15 minutes
Answer to last week's Question of the Week:
What do men want?(These are REAL people and REAL answers!)
MFJ: Men want to to have a good day as the hunter and gatherer they are, return to the cave, embrace his family, have a hearty meal, and fall asleep knowing that he is surrounded by a loving and caring family.
This week's fitness quiz:
What is the best selling item in the average grocery store?
Question of the Week: Again, for men Only!! What do men want?
(Selected answers will be published. All answers will be posted on the Uncle Vic Message Board. Please answer in two sentences or less. Please include your first name or if you wish to remain anonymous, your initials)
Corny Joke of the Week:
What do you get if you cross an insect with the Easter rabbit?
Bugs Bunny.
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