I think people nowadays are too obsessed with the celebrity culture that they will follow whatever their idols do.
If their idols have lost weight and become super skinny, they will follow the diets, weight loss programs, or weight loss pills that the idols have used. Don’t be surprised if you see more and more ladies or women look like Victoria Beckham or Katie Holmes on the street.
They may also go to the extend to try plastic surgery in order to have the same Angeline Jolie’s pouty lips or Carmen Electra’s boobs.
Does your hand put food in your mouth without any conscious thought? Do you eat in front of your computer, television, or while on the phone? Do you have trouble recalling what exactly you ate? Then you might be an unconscious eater. Unconscious eaters eat mindlessly, paying little if no attention to what they eat; food is just one more multitasking item.
This type of eating can lead to a multitude of unwanted results, namely weight gain and poor food choices that leave you feeling sluggish. If you are trying to lose weight, then work on becoming more aware of what exactly you are eating by practicing mindful eating. Mindful eating allows you to be satisfied with less food and without fighting with yourself to stop eating.
To stop eating unconsciously stop multitasking when you eat. In other words, when you eat – just eat, don’t be watching TV or working. You need to be more aware of the food you are eating at all times, even when you are with a group of friends. When eating at a social event it is easy to overeat because your attention is elsewhere.
To use walking to help you lose weight, the key is variety, especially if walking is the only cardio you do. Don’t just go at the same pace for the same length of time every day, but try to mix things up and find ways to add intensity to some of your workouts.
Add Some Hill Training. Powering up a hill is a great way to increase your heart rate and challenge your body in different ways. Try finding a medium-sized hill nearby and walking up as fast as you can. Recover by walking back down and repeat several times.
Use Your Arms. Holding weights while you walk is a no-no, but you can increase intensity by pumping your arms or using walking poles to involve your upper body.
Go Faster. I notice when I walk outside, I have a tendency to slow down without realizing it. One way to make sure you’re in your target heart rate zone is to monitor your pace and make sure you’re walking briskly. Pretend as though you’re trying to catch a bus and you have to walk as fast as you can to make it.
Vary Your Workouts. Whether your walking or doing other activities, varying your workouts is a great way to avoid plateaus and continue to challenge your body. Try to mix things up with longer, slower workouts and shorter, harder workouts.