Time to work out!

Now we’ve always tried to find time and ways to improve our physical structure, but how many of us actually found it? What if we’re stuck in an office all day? Is it still possible to find some sort of way to stay fit and keep my body physically healthy? After a long day at work, do we actually have the time to go to a gym? Especially when the kids are at home? We all have our own personal reasons why we never have the chance to stop by the gym. Will this hold us back from staying fit? Of course it won’t! Here are some tips that you can do to stay active, whether it’d be at home or at work:

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5 Ways to Move Your Butt This Fall

Lets face it, there are a lot of people who simply don't like to exercise. It is looked upon as work...plain and simple. But what if we made it fun? Here's a list that burns calories, and gets those bones moving again.

1. Take a long walk along a beach. There are fewer people to share the beach and the temperatures are great at this time of year. If you clip on your pedometer, you could add these steps to your daily count.

2. Take your camera and go for a hike. Look for the unusual. You might find a spot that looks like something straight out of Lord of the Rings. Do you remember the shire where Frodo lived...it could be out there in your neck of the woods.

3. Buy a badminton set and use it. An afternoon in the sun...doesn't get much better than this.

4. Find a mini-golf course and have fun. If you like the real thing...thereis always that option too. Just think of all the waist whittling that will be going on.

5. Go out and meet the neighbors. When was the last time you had a conversation with those people who live next door or down the street? A short walk will do amazing things for your mind and body.

*All of the above are super easy ways to get you moving. In fact, you probably will forget that you are exercising at all!

The Dangers of Drinking Too Much Water

The symptoms of hyponatraemic encephalopathy are similar to those of dehydration, including nausea, vomiting, and confusion. Therefore, people with symptoms may think that they need to drink still more, but further water consumption can lead to seizures, delirium, coma and death. The origin of "eight cups a day" may be a misinterpretation of statements in physiology textbooks about total bodily fluid requirements being eight cups per day. This "fluid" however, can come from food, drink, and metabolism byproducts, not necessarily from drinking eight cups of water.

The eight cups dictum typically leaves foods out of the equation and
focuses on drinking actual cups of water. Foods contribute a substantial amount of water to the diet, as 90% of the weight of some fruits and vegetables is accounted for by water. Water is found in some surprising places. Yogurt, salmon, eggs, and potatoes are about 75% water, and four ounces of broiled salmon provides about one half cup of water. What does all this information mean for ordinary people? Do not stop drinking water. Our bodies do need it, especially in the hot summer months when we perspire more. But if you find that eight cups of water sends you to the bathroom frequently, by all means drink less. According to the ACSH, there is no need to have a universal requirement, since everybody has  different water needs. We don't have a universal calorie requirement and the same should hold true for water. To determine the amount of water in various food types, log on to the USDA site designed specifically to provide that information.

Eat Less Tricks

And they don't hurt at all.
The trick to eating less is to make yourself think that you haven't changed a thing. All of these tricks can work for you, just give it a try. It can't hurt.

Use a smaller plate
Most houses have a collection of more than one set of dishes and usually they all vary in size. So, when you have a family dinner and the table doesn't have to look perfect, set the table giving yourself the smallest plate you own. It holds a lot less food, but gives the appearance of normal servings.

Drink a bottle of water before you eat
Carry a bottle around with you all day. If this isn't a habit you have acquired, fill a bottle about an hour before dinner and sip away. You will eat less because you feel full. It's that simple.

Raw or Cooked
Fill your plate with lots of veggies, cooked or raw. Not only are they good for you, they will fill you up. Sorry, stay away from the sauces, gravies, butter or sour cream. That totally defeats the purpose.

Quick Tip
Just a rule of thumb, if it's healthy, eat lots, if it's not, eat just a tiny bit, if you must at all.

At The Restaurant
While it can be very tempting, ask that the bread basket be removed from the table. You don't want to know how many calories are in one slice slathered with butter.

A Work Sheet That Works
Keep a work sheet on your fridge and use it to write down every item you eat during the day. Most of us have no idea how much we are consuming. We often take a bite here and there without even noticing.