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When you are way out of shape, taking the first step toward better health can seem overwhelming. The finish line seems so far away, it’s discouraging to think about beginning. A wise man once said, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step”.

But what is that step?

ist1 2357549 fat man holding a measurement tape Are You Way Out of Shape? Heres a Good Way to Start On Your Way to Better Health

May I suggest walking? If you get into a regular routine of taking a walk every day, or 3 – 4 times a week, you will do a lot for bettering your health. Start off with just 20 minute walks for one week. Each week following, add 5 minutes to your walk, until you are walking 1 hr a day on a regular basis. Read More→

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Visceral fat, sounds evil doesn’t it? It’s the layer of fat that surrounds the internal organs of your abdomen. In layman’s terms it’s your “pot belly” or “beer gut.” Excesses of fat are risk factors for heart disease and Type 2 diabetes.

56649 Exercise Beats Diet Against Dangerous Belly Fat, byTobia Hanson

What makes belly fat so important over other types of body fat are the inflammatory molecules that visceral fat produces and releases into the bloodstream. These inflammatory molecules circulate through the body and can trigger a condition known as metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome presents with symptoms like Read More→

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