Friday, May 04, 2007
5/4 and RealAge tip
OK, still lifting regular. I need to figure out doing more cardio. I think I'm going to go ahead and get on blood pressure medication for at least a few months. I'll be really working hard at dropping my weight and keeping the muscle I have - not worrying about gaining too much, but take it if it comes.
Wish me luck!
Good News for Late Exercise Bloomers
Metabolic syndrome is not inevitable -- even if you're currently a bump on a log. Just start walking. Doing so today could slash your risk of the syndrome by as much as 24 percent within 3 years. Even if you're over 60 years of age. And carry a few extra pounds. And have a couch potato history.
Buck the TrendOne-quarter of adults have metabolic syndrome, and the number jumps to 40 percent after age 60. You can avoid joining those ranks with a few changes, even if you're a Johnny-come-lately to the healthful lifestyle brigade. Here's what you need to do to:
1.Get moving. Exercise reduces the risk of metabolic syndrome, even if you're over 60 years of age, overweight, or haven't exercised before.
2. Slim down. Extra weight around the middle is especially inviting to metabolic syndrome.
3. Control carbs. Eating too many ups your risk. Do you eat too many?
4. Snuff it out. If you smoke, quit. Stay off tobacco long enough and your risk dips to almost the level it would be if you'd never puffed in the first place.
KEEP LIFTING!!!
Wish me luck!
Good News for Late Exercise Bloomers
Metabolic syndrome is not inevitable -- even if you're currently a bump on a log. Just start walking. Doing so today could slash your risk of the syndrome by as much as 24 percent within 3 years. Even if you're over 60 years of age. And carry a few extra pounds. And have a couch potato history.
Buck the TrendOne-quarter of adults have metabolic syndrome, and the number jumps to 40 percent after age 60. You can avoid joining those ranks with a few changes, even if you're a Johnny-come-lately to the healthful lifestyle brigade. Here's what you need to do to:
1.Get moving. Exercise reduces the risk of metabolic syndrome, even if you're over 60 years of age, overweight, or haven't exercised before.
2. Slim down. Extra weight around the middle is especially inviting to metabolic syndrome.
3. Control carbs. Eating too many ups your risk. Do you eat too many?
4. Snuff it out. If you smoke, quit. Stay off tobacco long enough and your risk dips to almost the level it would be if you'd never puffed in the first place.
KEEP LIFTING!!!
