Captain ... but he was a Leper

This statement is made of a man in the Bible named Namaan.  2 Kings 5:1-16.  He was an honorable man, and a mighty man of bravery, but he was a leper.  (without going into alot of background ... lepers in those days were usually avoided at all cost, but this man remained employed and was successful at his job .. but ... the Bible says, he was leper.  If you read the story, you'll find he didn't stay that way, but he had to humble himself to get rid of the condidtion .. just as you and I will have to do to get rid of the weight!!  ... Gott do something you've never done tohave something you've never had - or use to have!).

I thought of this as I read an Article from BET's website on health.

Posted Sept. 20, 2007.  "One of the hardest things for people to do is permanently lose weight.  People get PhDs, run big businesses, raise many children, they put out fires and build trucks and airplanes, but by golly, the one thing that escapes 90 percent of people who try, is permanent loss of excess fat.

There are many reasons why a person can fail, time and time again, at weightloss attempts, but four key reasons seem to stand out quite clear in this elusive quest:

  1.  Skipping Breakfast - stop eating two or three hours before bedtime, so you can awaken with some hunger.  Not eating breakfast means we'll eat more later.

2.  Not Exercising Enough - Early man walked miles every day.  IT IS NOT NATURAL TO BE SEDENTARY.

3.  Not Exercising Hard Enough - You must "Break A Sweat" and you must exert yourself ... "Breathe Hard"

The weight isn't just going to come off like magic ... You must work for it.

And it is perfectly okay for an obese person to break a sweat and get winded (as long as your doctor has cleared you for exercise, you are free to go at it with zest).

4.  Not Lifting Weights, despite lots of Cardio.  You MUST include weight lifting.  Using resistance against your bones and muscles.  this will increase resting metabolic rate.  It will also make loose, flabby muscles appear firmer and tighter, making you look leaner.

Rigorous weight lifting is one of the most remarkable fat-burners known to science. 

This article appeared on their site courtesy of BlackDoctor.org.

I SHALL PRACTICE WHAT I READ!!!

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Awesome article!

Don't be afraid of weight training! It is soooo good for you!

Thanks for stopping by my blog, I appreciate comments. Sometimes I wonder if people think when they read it(blah,blah, blah). I think sometimes I am too oppinionated because of my fitness and nutritional background. And I think that scares people away.

You can do this!  It will take a long time but you can do this! Shawn

Sleep!

You sounded tired when you replied. Get some rest for me ,too! I never get enough. I am always so busy! Thanks for listening. I was kinda wondering about this blog thing. I didn't think it was for me, but it helps keep me motivated with like minded people.

I think God wants to use me to touch people through it. It's funny you mention the oppinion thing. I think I come on too, strong sometimes because I am a certified group fitness instructor. I think I scare people away because they think I'm trying to act like a know it all. I don't mean to sound too pushy. I love to help people. I love to share my  knowledge of fitness and nutrition. It's my job.          

  See I am answering your email at 11:15 pm when I should be sleeping.   

Work while it's Day isn't talking about the Sun

I believe when the Bible speaks of working while it's day, it's talking about while you have Time, Enerygh and Mental Intellect ...

So, sister even though it's 11:15p, it's day and that perfectly fine ...

I enjoy reading your Blog, it encourages me, too! 

Keep writing, some people would like to reply, but are afraid, because they see so much on the News and you never know what the next scam is ... Crazy!

Neverthless ... keep writing, if only for me!

Thanks for the encouragement.

Right on

Great article - thanks for sharing it.  I go to Curves and walk a lot, but have recently amped up the cardio and strength.  Makes sense.  It will be interesting to see what the # on the scale does now.

Have a great week!