This my journal and journey as I runner. After being diagnosted with Type 2 diabetes I began running starting off with a walk run and weighing over 300 lbs. I have now completed several races including the New York City marathon
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Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Use The Power Of Your Mind To Lose Weight
Do you still have a skinny picture hidden in the back of your wallet that you pull out whenever you want to relive the "good old days?" Believe it or not, you're on the right track, and we're not just talking about reliving the good old days.
There are more and more diet experts who believe that visualization could be the key to helping you reach your weight loss targets faster. That could mean fitting into your jeans from when you were 20, or just being a healthy person for the first time in your life.
Visualization techniques help people achieve their goals by bringing it one step closer to reality. If done correctly, you begin to live life as if you've already reached your healthy weight, which reinforces good habits.
Picturing yourself healthy is a good way to encourage you to stick it out and adhere to your diet and exercise plan. You have something to look forward to and you know what it will feel like once you get there.
Don't let visualization stop with just one image. All your mental faculties are put to work here. You need to think in terms of how it would feel to lose a great amount of weight, and not just how you would look in a new golfing attire, new dress, or whatnot.
You don't need to pay any extra cash or make drastic adjustments to your schedule - visualization can be done any time and anywhere without anyone knowing what you're up to.
You would want to start by imagining how your future self would look like, minus the extra pounds and at your desired size. Then start imagining yourself at a fancy restaurant, albeit eating a healthy meal - imagine the whole surroundings and not just the food.
What feelings would you have at that very moment? Surely a sense of satisfaction - one that will carry into the present and help you work harder to make that image come to fruition.
If you imagine yourself being seen as if you were another customer, it wouldn't work that well. Instead, visualize the scene from inside your own body - the new you that worked so hard to lose weight and get fit.
Visualization can help you gain a positive outlook towards life and your goals, so use this as a chance to reevaluate your goals if necessary. The process of visualization can be addictive in itself because it brings about a sense of self-confidence and excitement about the future that's in store for you.
There are more and more diet experts who believe that visualization could be the key to helping you reach your weight loss targets faster. That could mean fitting into your jeans from when you were 20, or just being a healthy person for the first time in your life.
Visualization techniques help people achieve their goals by bringing it one step closer to reality. If done correctly, you begin to live life as if you've already reached your healthy weight, which reinforces good habits.
Picturing yourself healthy is a good way to encourage you to stick it out and adhere to your diet and exercise plan. You have something to look forward to and you know what it will feel like once you get there.
Don't let visualization stop with just one image. All your mental faculties are put to work here. You need to think in terms of how it would feel to lose a great amount of weight, and not just how you would look in a new golfing attire, new dress, or whatnot.
You don't need to pay any extra cash or make drastic adjustments to your schedule - visualization can be done any time and anywhere without anyone knowing what you're up to.
You would want to start by imagining how your future self would look like, minus the extra pounds and at your desired size. Then start imagining yourself at a fancy restaurant, albeit eating a healthy meal - imagine the whole surroundings and not just the food.
What feelings would you have at that very moment? Surely a sense of satisfaction - one that will carry into the present and help you work harder to make that image come to fruition.
If you imagine yourself being seen as if you were another customer, it wouldn't work that well. Instead, visualize the scene from inside your own body - the new you that worked so hard to lose weight and get fit.
Visualization can help you gain a positive outlook towards life and your goals, so use this as a chance to reevaluate your goals if necessary. The process of visualization can be addictive in itself because it brings about a sense of self-confidence and excitement about the future that's in store for you.
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- Healthy Approaches to Losing Weight (johnisfit.com)
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Choosing the Best Men's Running Shoes For You
The actual first sneakers that are used on the sport golf ball was created by Marquis Talk, after that Driving school Dassier also made their own shoe product and called Adidas. The actual the puma corporation footwear were additionally made by Adi Dassier. Those shoe goods are very popular around the globe and even now they're becoming recognized as an original make of footwear.
Today there are numerous footwear which are dedicated to utilize on sports activities. Running shoes has also variety of courses as well as options depending on the utilize as well as who'll be using it. It's depend on the ankles from the athlete whether it becomes back to the inside or even facing outward. Within purchasing shoes you need to go to a shop that's marketing running shoes and may also see and recommend the right shoe for your comfort and ease as well as match ups of the footwear to your feet.
There are also people that may determine and understand what arches and ankles you have. But every one of us can determine it with the foot about the drinking water then put it on the cardstock. To understand if you have an ordinary arch them this should print leading of the foot as well as together with your high heel. There's also a large space among the forefront and also the heel of the feet. But for those who have a minimal mid-foot or a pronated foot after that there's a chance of your foot to slim and results in damage. The actual higher arched feet can't absorb shock you should have a shoe that is flexible and also have cushions.
Versatile as well as cushioned footwear provides more comfort and can absorb shock for additional balance and control. This really is well suited for those athletes which have higher mid-foot and regular arch. Within looking for you shoes you can examine it out on your local shops and even on the internet. However you need to choose buy this on stores that's selling variety of running shoes or athlete shoes, they can provide and recommend you the right footwear in order to wear. They can look at your prominence as well as arches to determine the right footwear for you personally. Learn more about exactly what fits your feet when operating from http://www.mens-running-shoes.org.
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- A Guide to Choosing Running Shoes (everydayhealth.com)
Friday, December 17, 2010
Choosing the Best Men's Running Shoes For You
Sneakers are now being used for the past centuries as well as way back about the eighteenth century individuals are used to possess their footwear having a single with it. These were made from animal skin as well as clothing that's molded to suit on their own feet. The first shoes were created by a rubber company in You.Utes. The word sneakers have been called to the shoes simply because anybody who wears all of them cannot be heard as well as they are able to put around without all of them being noticed.
The first sneakers which are utilized on the sport basketball had been made by Marquis Talk, after that Adi Dassier additionally made their own shoe product and known as Adidas. The the puma corporation shoes had been also created by Driving school Dassier. Individuals footwear products are very popular across the world as well as right now they're becoming recognized as an innovative make of footwear.
Today there are lots of shoes which are dedicated to utilize on sports. Running shoes has additionally variety of classes as well as choices depending on the use as well as who will be utilising this. It's depend about the shins of the athlete whether or not this turns back to the inside or facing outward. Within buying shoes you need to go to a store that is marketing running shoes and may also observe and recommend the best footwear for your comfort and ease and compatibility of the shoe to you.
There are also people who can figure out as well as know what arches as well as ankles you have. But all of all of us can figure out it by having our foot on the drinking water after that use it a paper. To understand for those who have an ordinary mid-foot them this would imprint leading of the foot as well as together with your heel. There is also a large gap among the actual cutting edge and the high heel of the foot. But for those who have a minimal mid-foot or perhaps a pronated foot then there is a chance of your feet in order to slim and leads to injury. The actual high arched feet can't soak up shock you should have the footwear that is versatile and also have cushions.
Flexible and padded shoes offers more comfort and ease and can absorb jolt for additional balance and manage. This really is ideal for individuals runners that have high arch and regular arch. In looking for you shoes you can check it out in your local shops and even online. However you should choose purchase this on shops that is selling number of running shoes or even sportsman footwear, they can provide and recommend a person the right footwear to put on. They are able to check your stature as well as arches to find out the best footwear for you personally. Find out more about exactly what suits you when running from http://www.mens-running-shoes.org.
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- A Guide to Choosing Running Shoes (everydayhealth.com)
- running shoes for plantar fasciitis and high arches (ask.metafilter.com)
- Choosing Footwear: Maximize Fit, Minimize Discomfort (everydayhealth.com)
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New Balance 576 ‘Made in UK’
The New Balance 576 will be released this summer in a Made In UK Suede pack.If you are in the market for a pair of new kicks this August then balance that bank book and pick up a pair of these New Balance 576′s. The Made in UK Suede Pack will be hitting select retailers at that time in three distinct flavors including Red, Blue or Grey.
Each shoe is has a suede construction with white leather accenting on the logo and ankle as well as midsole. The self explanatory pack also has the Union Jack emblazoned on the tongue tag.
The New Balance 576 will be released this summer in a Made In The U.K. Suede pack. The collection consists of four colorways: Black, Grey, Navy, and Red. Each shoe is made almost entirely of suede, with white leather “N” logos and accents, as well as white liners and soles. Look for these at Crooked Tongues and other New Balance retailers around July. Continue reading for more images of the New Balance 576 Made In The U.K. Suede pack.
When we first showed you this New Balance 576 “Suede” Pack (Made in UK), those of you who commented really like the subtle, smooth look of this upcoming lineup. We now have learned that this New Balance 576 Man lineup will surface at select retailers some time in August.
The New Balance 576“Suede” Pack consists of four 576 colorways including red, blue grey and black (only three are shown here; see the black pair here). Each pair contains a 100% suede construction with minimal white hints such as the New Balance logo, the laces and the inner lining. In case you didn’t know where these 576s were made, manufacturing location tag is located on the tongue. View detailed photos below
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