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No.10 - Buy her clothes that are too small

If you buy her clothes that are obviously too small for her, not only will she finally have to admit that she’s putting on weight, but she can easily return them for her correct size. First, she’ll have to reveal to you that the clothes are too small. “Oh,” you might say, “I thought you were a size 8. Isn’t that what you were last summer?” The onus is now on her to do something about it.

No.9 - Sign her up for yoga under the pretence of “stress relief”

This works particularly well if your girlfriend still hasn’t worked out the link between an active lifestyle and emotional well-being. Tell her you have found exactly what she needs to help her relax, a regular spiritual cleanse in the form of a yoga class. Make sure you choose an intense, calorie-burning form (power yoga or ashtanga yoga), otherwise she may end up rolling around on the floor a couple times a week with no real benefits. The beauty of yoga is that if you dress it up as a way to relieve stress, she may not realize that she’s being tricked into shedding a few pounds, and even if she does, you’ll end up with a happier, more self-confident girlfriend rather than a grumpy lard-ass.

No.8 - Set out on your own weight loss plan

Here’s an interesting experiment for you using reverse psychology. A subtle way to tell her she’s getting fat is to tell her you’re not happy with your own level of fitness and she may begin to open her eyes to the wider picture. By referencing yourself in any plans to lose weight, you’re also subtly telling her that you’re not the only one who might benefit from a diet. And even if she does see through your ploy, she’ll at least appreciate the tact you have shown and will hopefully take the message on board.

No.7 - Serve her unsatisfactory portions

When dishing up meals for the two of you, try giving her smaller-than-usual amounts. By making her ask for more food, you might succeed in shaming her into an acknowledgment of her recent weight gain, and hopefully to instigate a conversation about what she’s going to do about it. If you feel as though you’re starving yourself in the process, remember you can always go back for more when she’s not looking.

No.6 - Improve your own diet

It’s very easy for the two of you to fall into the downward spiral in which many couples begin to replace sexual intimacy with ice cream and cake. Don’t let this happen by focusing on your own health requirements and staking your right to a junk-food-free home. It might even be the only way of separating her from the fatty foods which have led to the current problem.

No.5 - Playfully grab her love handles

Ask any man and he’ll tell you that he instinctively flexes his biceps whenever a woman touches them. The same thing goes for a woman when you make contact with any unwanted flab: She recoils and feels embarrassment. Use this reaction to your advantage. Even if she thinks that you’re too busy at work to have noticed a few extra pounds, if you continually rest your hand on her love handles (or even lightly pinch them), she’ll soon realize that you’re becoming increasingly aware of something that never used to be there before.

No.4 - Ask her to wear an old dress

Plan a romantic night out for the two of you and insist that she wears something from when you first got together; particularly something that you know doesn’t fit her anymore. This way she’ll have to admit to you that she’s put on too much weight and can no longer get into many of her old clothes. Follow it up by telling her how good she looked in those days, and maybe she’ll make it her mission to get back to that size.

No.3 - Schedule a formal date

Every once in a while, we print the odd joke that just doesn’t translate from our editorial meetings, such as the original No. 3 on this list: Sabotage her chair. Although we meant to be facetious in tone, we ended up sounding hateful, and for that we apologize and present you with a new No. 3: Schedule a formal date.

Tell her you’re planning an exotic vacation or a fancy night out at least six weeks in advance of the date. Not only will this give her a fair amount of time to start getting back into shape, but having a formal date to look forward to will also give her something to want to look good for (unfortunately, Friday night in front of the TV doesn’t quite do it). Be sure to tell her that you’re looking forward to taking a ton of pictures of the two of you together.

No.2 - Leave “now” and “then” photos lying around

This is a highly effective way to draw attention to the explicit changes to her body as you see them. By consistently reminding her of how she used to look, she’ll inevitably be more inclined to do something about her excess flab. Appropriately chosen and strategically placed photos should accomplish this quite nicely. Keep in mind, if she confronts you about trying to shame her into losing weight, the key approach here is denial, as you reply: “Do you actually think I would be that manipulative?” Of course you would, but she doesn’t need to know that.

No.1 - Take her to places where she has to wear a swimsuit

If she seems content staying at home eating donuts in her track pants, why not start taking her to places where she has no choice but to wear a swimsuit? As she awkwardly looks around at all the slender bodies having a great time, she’ll more than likely vow to do something about her recent weight gain, especially if she knows she’ll be back there in the not-so-distant future.

Source: http://www.askmen.com/top_10/dating/top-10-subtle-ways-to-tell-her-shes-getting-fat_10.html

60s ladylike

The silhouettes of the 1950s and 1960s make a strong return, with shapes that accentuate curves and foster femininity. The aesthetic is decidedly Mad Men, the look is versatile and fun. A hip-hugging sheath dress with a below-the-knee hem is the ultimate in hourglass dressing, while the full circle skirt and dress remain at the core of the trend. Click to read about the ’60s dress trend.

Are you like most of us that start up a routine and then end up not doing it for a while? You do it for a few weeks, then stop for a few and then start again. This can prevent your body from making any real progress because you are not being consistent. The best way to be consistent is with making it a habit. Let’s look at how to do that.

Some people are really great at keeping up their exercise routine. How do they do it?  There is a difference between long term motivation and short term. Most people will begin an exercise routine based upon one single event that reminds them to get in shape. Unfortunately, that event is a rare occurrence. If we want to keep our motivation up, we need to base our actions on motivation that is always around us. Here are some that worked for a certain group: General Fitness, Feelings of well-being, Pep and energy, Enjoyment of the exercise itself, a Decision to make exercise a priority, Sleeping better, Feeling alert, Being more relaxed all the time, Weight management and Overall appearance. Note that a few things are not included in the list like losing 25 pounds before summer and getting ripped abs or arms. The above motivators are more realistic and long term.

There are also some other goals you can set or strategies you can use to make the exercise habit much easier to keep. First and foremost should be the focus on reasonable goals. If you set your goals too high or unrealistic, you will probably not get those results soon enough and you’ll be discouraged. Also, pick a mix of different exercises so you don’t get bored with any one. There are thousands of movements out there from which to choose. Some are: weight lifting, walking, running, tennis, cycling, aerobics classes and on and on the list goes. Keep in mind to have options for when you travel and for when the weather is bad.

Another way to keep up the habit is to have an exercise buddy. This forces us to get up and get going when sometimes we might want to stay in bed. It can also create some healthy competition. Some people even use their family pet like their dog to be an exercise buddy. Dogs love to run.

It is also important to consider what time you exercise. If you wait until you are too busy, then you will always be canceling because you don’t have the time. Some people exercise first thing in the morning before the day starts and gets too busy. Others just after work. Setting a time can be very important if you see yourself constantly saying you have to cancel because of a schedule change.

Finally, as long as you are not overdoing it, exercise even if you’re not up to it. You may feel a bit tired or not in the mood. But, once you go out there and get started, you’ll get your energy back. This is often the case when we start a new routine. So if you are wanting to get into the habit, the best time to start is today. Don’t put it off until tomorrow!

A trend round-up to inspire you for late-Summer 2010, but also a trend that you’d be amiss not to carry in to Autumn / Fall 2010 / 2011: lace dresses and lace skirts.

Right now you’re thinking that this is nothing new. And you’re right; it’s an extension of the sheer trend that’s has, for some time, firmly cemented itself as its own, independent trend. So what follows is, instead, more about how to wear the trend now, and how to set yourself apart from the masses – so that you can bring it forwards and into a new league.

Types of lace

There are many different types of lace, and various methods for producing it – so many that we won’t go into them here. The long and short of it is this: it’s now less about the stretch, allover lace, and more about antique-style lace. Fabrics that look like a more traditional needle or bobbin lace (even if they’re machine made). Generally, go for a wider net, a more unique pattern, a sturdier fabric – rather than a thin stretch lace.

How to wear it

The ultimate balance of lace in 2010 / 2011 is to be romantic but not over-girly; sensual but not over-suggestive. Like taking beautifully crafted lace that would have once been part of a garment and making it the only layer. The lace isn’t an added detail of a garment, it is the garment. And thus we come to lace skirts and lace dresses. Dare to wear them without a slip underneath. Just keep the cut a little more relaxed or the hem a little longer to maintain that aforementioned balance.

Water is the most important ingredient to a healthy body. It has many important functions in the body like transportation of nutrients and elimination of waste products as well as Lubricating joints and tissues and  regulating body temperature. When we exercise, water becomes more important. Adequate fluid intake is vital to comfort, performance and safety. The longer and more intensely you exercise, the more important it is to drink the right kind of fluids.

You want to stay away from getting dehydrated. Some studies have found that a loss of two or more percent of one’s body weight due to sweating is linked to a drop in blood volume. When this occurs, the heart works harder to move blood through the bloodstream. This can also cause muscle cramps, dizziness and fatigue and even heat illness including heat exhaustion and heat Stroke.

But, what makes us dehydrate fastest? If we don’t drink enough, we’ll run out of reserves right away. This is the main cause. Oftentimes, people are not aware that they need to drink more. If you sweat too much or the weather is unusually hot, this can do it, too. It is also important to  drink during exercise if you are losing a lot of water or exercising for a long time. But be careful not to drink too much, that can be dangerous, too.

Sometimes, sports drinks can be helpful to athletes who are exercising for more than 30 or 45 minutes. Fluids supplying 60 to 100 calories per 8 ounces helps to supply the needed calories required for continuous performance. It’s really not necessary to replace losses of sodium, potassium and other electrolytes during exercise since you’re unlikely to deplete your body’s stores of these minerals during normal training. If, however, you find yourself in a marathon, Ironman or ultramarathon, you may  want to add a sports drink with electrolytes.

Be careful, though. New studies show that the citric acid contained in sports drinks can damage teeth. New York University College of Dentistry researchers cut the teeth in half and placed them in top-selling sports drinks. After soaking for up to 90 minutes, which the researchers said simulated sipping on the drinks throughout the day, the enamel coating of the teeth was partially eaten away. This allowed the drinks to leak into the bone-like material underneath the enamel, causing the teeth to soften and weaken.

Also, some people are pushing for a ban on the sale of sports drinks and flavored waters in schools, warning that drinks such as Gatorade and Powerade contain as much as two-thirds the sugar of sodas, and more than three times the sodium. Some studies have shown that students who drink one 20-ounce sports drink every day for a year may gain about 13 pounds. This is no surprise to some nutritionists, who note that when you look at the ingredients, it’s water, high-fructose corn syrup, and salt.

Of course the people that produce and sell these drinks have a different view. It is up to you to decide what to use to rehydrate your body, but make sure you do. It will help with your exercise enjoyment and effectiveness.

People say that real beauty shines from the inside and that it doesn’t matter what type of clothing you wear, how you style your hair or how much makeup you apply. Your true beauty is exhibited by the way that you carry yourself.

Having self-confidence is more alluring than anything you can wear on your face or body. This is certainly true. But wouldn’t it be nice to have a product that enhances your facial attributes and really brings out your natural beauty? Of course it would be.

You don’t need to apply layers of colored, heavy makeup to make yourself beautiful. You can bring out your natural beauty with minimal makeup. The way to do this is to wear mineral makeup. What is mineral makeup?

Take a few moments to read this article to learn more about how this natural beauty enhancement product is taking the beauty industry by storm, and is making women realize that they don’t need to have a painted face to look young and beautiful. They just need some mineral makeup to play up their natural beauty.

Mineral foundation makeup began to gain popularity when it was first introduced to the cosmetic industry in the 1990s. Mineral foundation makeup lives up to what it claims to do and many users of mineral makeup can testify that the product works.

Mineral foundation makeup is a natural product that works wonders with a person’s skin and natural beauty. The product has been designed to improve a person’s skin while it is being worn.

Mineral makeup first debuted in the form of a powder. Now, manufacturers are expanding their lines to include other makeup products such as lipstick, eye shadows and other products.

Mineral makeup is made from natural ingredients. The primary ingredients are made from inorganic materials. Inorganic ingredients stop bacteria from forming in the skin. This type of makeup is hypoallergenic. It has a light feel on the skin.

The mineral foundation makeup is strong enough to cover facial blemishes and wrinkles.  This can make any woman’s skin look younger and more vibrant.

Mineral makeup won’t come off underwater either, making it an economical choice because it does not need continuous re-application. Plus, the makeup has sun block built into it, so it is able to protect your skin from the sunlight.

Now that you know all of the benefits of mineral makeup, you should definitely give it a try. Why cover up your natural beauty with layers of heavy makeup when you can just give your face a quick pat of the powder and look beautiful

Adding color to your wedding dress is extremely en vogue, but having a wedding dress of a color other than white, that is avant garde. There is no written rule that your dress must be white or a shade thereof, and they do say, black is slimming!

Wearing a black Gothic dress on your wedding day is not something that is seen every day, but even fashionista as Sarah Jessica Parker dared to wear black, so if you make this choice, you are in good fashion company.

Obviously if you are a have a Halloween themed wedding, black almost seems a natural choice, but it could be a fun way to play on a black tie event. Maybe your groom would even be willing to wear a white tux. If not, dress your bridesmaids in white to play on the color reversal.

Finding a Gothic wedding gown in black may be a challenge, but there are many alternatives. First, don’t purchase a traditional gown. Buy a black formal gown to serve as your wedding dress. If you are going black, chances are you are throwing some of tradition out the window. You can find a black evening gown that has many of the same features a wedding gown would have-full skirt, beaded bodice, even a small train. If you don’t find anything on the racks of evening gowns, look at bridesmaid’s dresses. These, just like wedding gowns come in every style, and unlike wedding gowns come in every color. You may find a bridesmaid dress from wedding gown designer that you like.

If you do find a white wedding gown that you must have, you may be able to have it dyed black. Be sure to speak with a professional. With beading and embroidery, this is certainly not a task you want to take on yourself.
Wearing unique Gothic wedding dresses is a statement for sure. But rest assured, black is one color that will never go out of style.

Is it healthy to eat meat? Should we avoid meat completely? Isn’t it high in bad stuff and cruel to the animals? If you want to eat a healthy diet, then maybe you can eat meat and still be healthy – sometimes healthier than people that don’t eat meat.

With the fear of some of the illnesses that come from food like; Mad Cow disease, E.coli, salmonella, improper food handling, pesticides, antibiotics and hormones, concerned consumers are looking to healthier options to feed their families. Instead of avoiding meat altogether, some people are turning to organic meats, poultry and dairy.

But what is organic farming? First, what it isn’t. Organic farming is like the good old days of traditional farming before technology took over. Driven by low cost and high profits, conventional farming tends to use as many means as possible to produce more meat for every acre. But that compromises the health and sanitation of the animals to be slaughtered, and raises the issue of a sewage overload  contaminating the land and water supply. Conventionally farmed animals are kept in tightly confined areas and fed animal by-products, cheaply grown feed, and sometimes manure instead of natural grass or good quality organic feed. This really inceases  the incidence of sickness and disease with the animals. Conventionally raised feed is genetically modified and heavily treated with pesticides. The animals store the residues of these pesticides in their fatty tissue. Similarly, the animals store the residues of animal by-products they are fed as well.

So, what is organic farming? George Siemon, Founder of Organic Valley Family of Farms, an organic family farming cooperative, explains this simply: “Organic farming starts at the bottom of the food chain by raising healthy soil, which grows healthy plants, which grow healthy animals, which make healthy humans.” Certified organic meats are carefully scrutinized and tested for food safety and for strict compliance to the regulations at every step of the process. Here are some of the qualities of organic meats: No pesticides, antibiotics or hormones. They are 100% certified organic feed and pasture, which means no genetically modified foods seeds or feeds or and is raised without herbicides, pesticides or chemical fertilizers. There are no nitrates, nitrites or preservatives. The animals are never fed animal by-products. The animals have freedom of movement with full access to the outdoors and they are treated humanely. Also, farm and farm records are inspected every year by a third party to ensure the standards are being enforced.

Animals grown organically are naturally healthy – they rarely get sick. If an animal does get sick and has no alternative except for antibiotics, a farmer must treat the animal or risk losing certification. However, once the animal is treated with antibiotics, it can no longer be certified organic. After treatment involving drugs, the animal is moved to a conventional farm. So, when buying organic meat, not only are you assured the meat is virtually residue-free, you are guaranteed that you are getting meat from an animal that was healthy throughout its life.

Organic meat is an option worth exploring. We are what we eat. Choosing high quality organic animal products will reduce the amount of contaminants we consume. Beyond that, the health benefits of organic foods and farming reach far beyond our bodies to our environment as well. So check out organic meats next time you go grocery shopping.

Sleep is one of the most relaxing functions of the human body. After a tiring day, nothing works better than a good eight hours of sleep. While insomnia continues to be one of the most dreaded disorders of all times, so is too much of sleep.

Have you been sleeping more than required? If you have been hitting on the snooze more than three times every morning, surely we have a problem in hand. While sleeping too much is in itself a problem, there are other illnesses that follow the suite.

Over sleeping often results in diabetes, migraine, hypertension and various heart-related risks. However, it is important to understand that if you have been sleeping a little in excess, then it could be a symptom of an under-lying problem.

Study shows that people who are stressed-out often tend to over-sleep. Depressed people end-up sleeping off their troubles, something that can be a tell-tale of unhappiness in one’s life. If you happen to have a close one who has a troubled lifestyle and sleeps too much, well, get help now. Next reason to over-sleep is lack of exercise.

A good sleep is all about quality rather than quantity. If you have not been exercising enough, it is most likely that you will not be able to enjoy a sound sleep. This will result in your body compensating by over-sleeping.

Timing your meals and the nature of your diet is important for a good sleep. Make sure that you do not eat too much of junks and processed food, as your body takes trouble breaking them down. Stick to a healthy diet, as a well-balanced meal is one of the secrets of having a good sleep. There are various ways to enhance the quality of your sleep. With a few healthy tips, you will be able to handle your sleep disorders soon.

Eating a good three hours prior to hitting the sack or have a light supper before going to bed is a good idea for quality sleep. A good exercise routine will make you physically fit and ensure you a nice nap. Having a warm shower and soft music in the evenings, just before bed help you sleep better.

Your bedroom should be well-aerated and exclusively meant for what it is supposed to be, just sleeping. Filling your mind with happy thoughts just before sleeping only makes way for sweet dreams!

If you want to get in shape fast, there is one exercise that so many people don’t know about, but works great for boxers. It’s called ’skipping rope’ in British English and ‘jumping rope’ in American English. Now that you know what it is, let’s talk about some of the benefits and other details.

Although mostly done by young girls, jumping rope is also for Olympic wrestlers, volleyball players, skaters and swimmers. It is so beneficial, it obliterates calories, up to 1,000 an hour, and raises your heart rate on par with running, but without the joint-jarring impact. It also does wonders for your agility, posture, balance, reflexes and coordination, improving your prowess in games requiring leg strength and balance. It also blasts your calves, tones your delts and arms, and fires your abs. It’s considered the best for a warm-up and cool down for weightlifting, it’s ideal for home and travel, and easily the cheapest fitness device you can buy.

Skipping rope is not listed on American Sports Data’s annual fitness-participation surveys. People can find it frustrating when they begin. You can see elementary-school girls skipping rope on the sidewalk, but not skipping just a few times and messing up. They can skip perfectly for an hour if they want. They do this by mixing skipping techniques. It’s also more fun to do it this way. Instead of doing the same two-foot bounce over and over, change up every 10 or 20 jumps. A single bounce, a double-bounce, a skip, a jog, a knee-up, even a boxer’s shuffle like Rocky.

“The staple of a rope workout is footwork changes, which you should do every 30 seconds or so to avoid muscle fatigue,” says Chicago-based David “the Rope Warrior” Fisher, who is cited in the Guinness Book of World Records for, among other things, “tush-ups” -skipping rope while sitting flat on his butt. “If you do a pogo (a basic double-foot bounce) for more than 30 seconds, your calves begin to fatigue and ache. Soon, that compromises your form, and you miss.” It also must be noted that in the beginning, you will lose your timing and get tired and mess up a bit. That doesn’t matter. It ’s easy to recover and after several days you’ll get better.

There are several varieties you’ll find on the internet or just watching the school kids play. All of these can be combined to make the workout fun and interesting. If you’re afraid of losing your macho image (for the guys), you can always do it in the garage or a room with a high enough ceiling. You’ll find that skipping rope is a great work-out that doesn’t take hours or even 30 minutes to benefit from. Sometimes 5 to 7 minutes can a be a good workout. You can do it with intensity to really get you heart pumping. And it involves the whole body, so many calories are burned and the whole system is benefited. C’mon. Give it a try!

Everyone understands that it is important to smell good when trying to attract the opposite sex. However, do you know which fragrance is the most effective? Do you know the few simple tricks you can use to bring your “smelling good” up to the next level? If not, you’re at the right place as there are a lot more to it than just spraying…

Learn how to use fragrance right so you always smell great and are wearing the type of fragrance that women love and respond to.

Fragrance Rotation

Always have a few different fragrances, at least 2-3 which you rotate often. You will become more attractive to women that you are around on a regular basis because they will not be able to predict what you will be smelling like. Predictable is boring, and most women think that their own lives are boring… so in turn they search for a mate who does NOT appear to be living a boring life in order to add some spice to their own. When you smell different just about each day, you will be displaying that you are a spontaneous person… as well as a person with style, and with the right choice of fragrance… a person with class as well. This is exactly what ANY real player should want the ladies to think of them.

Fragrance & Pheromone

Never apply fragrance to your clothes, the smell will fade away in less than a few hours, plus your clothing does not contain natural pheromones like your body does… so spraying your shirt would not be produce the full effect of the fragrance. When you spray fragrance on your body in the right spots, pheromones mix together with the fragrance to “create” an original smell… YOUR original smell. If you have ever wondered why the same brand of fragrance smells different depending on who is wearing it, now you know… it is because each person’s body produces slightly different pheromones, and when mixed with fragrance produces their own unique “version” of the fragrance.

The “HOT” Spots

The best spots to apply fragrance are the areas of your body that produce the most body heat. Body heat “activates” the fragrance, increasing the strength of the smell and making it last as long as possible… while colder areas of your body tend to dull the smell and make it disappear more rapidly. To achieve maximum results when wearing fragrance, apply it to the following body parts : Wrists, neck, arm pits, and behind the ears. When using a fragrance spray, do NOT spray behind your ears, spray it onto your hands and wipe it on… the last thing you want is to smell like you took a bath in your fragrance. Another added bonus of putting fragrance behind your ears is the fact that when you are in a club with loud music girls tend to talk into your ear so you can hear them… and when they do they will get a nice gentle whiff of your scent.

Choosing The Right Fragrance

When shopping for a new fragrance, never go by what smells good… you don’t want a fragrance that JUST smells good… you want a fragrance that will trigger good memories. When a woman smells a scent that triggers an old, happy memory… she becomes instantly attracted to whatever is producing the scent… and you want that to be YOU, right? Sure you do, so keep that in mind when choosing a new fragrance. The trick to selecting a fragrance that does this effectively is to test them on yourself… if it triggers any type of good memory in your mind, then it should have a similar effect on most of the women that you try to pick up. To make your life a bit easier I have compiled a list of fragrance at the bottom of this page that are the absolute BEST at doing this… so you don’t even need to go “smell testing”. This is not a required step, and you can’t really expect to find a fragrance that will trigger every woman’s good memories… but selecting a fragrance with ingredients that make people reflect on the “good ol’ days” when smelled is always a nice bonus, it’s like having a “press here to put her in a good mood” button.

Cheap VS Expensive

Don’t be fooled by brands like Calvin Klien, Curve and Polo Sport. If you wear any of these “regular brands” you will not be ANY better than the last guy who decided that a decent  fragrance was not worth the investment, plus most of the cheaper brands smell pretty bad… the last thing you want to do is turn women off simply because your fragrance gave them a headache! Now you might automatically say “I can’t afford that!” when you hear a name like Armani or Versace… but I can assure you that their fragrance is quite cheap compared to most of their other products, and spending $30-40 on a REALLY good bottle of fragrance instead of wasting $20 on a cheap bottle is definitely worth it when people constantly tell you how good you smell!

So What’s Best?

If you like getting compliments from women on how good you smell, please quickly go to a department store and find the best one for you, then you’ll know that it sophisticates you!!

Besides, if you are a woman, seek the best fragrance for someone you love…

If you are interested in burning calories but you’re not sure which sport is best for you, you’ve come to the right place. We’re going to look at several activities and see how many calories are burned. Some sports may be less convenient like swimming if there’s no access to a pool, and some may not be your style – like basketball. But, all in all, there should be something here for everyone.

Some of the easiest activates are also the ones that give you the lowest fitness results. Although you may enjoy them, keep in mind, they aren’t getting you in any better shape. Some of the lowest on the scale are bowling (have you seen a fit bowler?) sitting quietly and golfing with a power cart. Billiards, lawn darts and ice fishing also scored pretty low – especially ice fishing. Most of the activity is just sitting and waiting for a fish to bite. There’s not much effort in that.

Moving up a bit on the effort scale, we get into moderate activities. Backpacking and badminton are both in the same area with burning double the calories of sedentary ones. Stationary bicycling is also in the same range of effort and health benefits. It is interesting to note that when you get a on a real bicycle, all health benefits go up. Even with the same moderate effort range, a real bicycle is more challenging and will give you more calories burned.

Moving up another notch of activity into the real calorie burners you’ll find things like a stair climber, tae kwon do karate, singles tennis and swimming laps. All of these activities are, of course, keeping you moving much more than sitting still. It’s this constant motion and demand on your muscles to go quickly in spurts of action that makes all the difference. Also, the more muscle groups involved has an impact on the calories burned. More big muscles working hard equals more energy needed and expended. Jumping rope is also one of the best exercises for burning calories you can do.

Now the crown for the king of exercises has to go to several different activities, but all of them are truly taxing and you must be in shape to keep them up. Bicycle racing is one of them. Boxing and competitive canoeing are also near the top. Roller blading and running at 8 mph also take the cake as some of the best calorie burners. Finally, walking up stairs is one of the most efficient things you can do if you want to burn more calories. You don’t see many people doing it for exercise, though. Most people like to do sports or something provided by the gym. The stair steppers are great, but often are so tiring that people don’t do them for long.

Remember that whatever exercise you do, keep your health in mind. See you doctor if you are embarking on a new regime and take your time if you’re doing something new. Bicycling can be dangerous if you’re new on the road or taking chances. Even lifting weights in the gym can be harmful if you’re not cautious or if you pick up more than you can handle. But, starting a new routine will build confidence and improve your looks and health. Why not try something new tomorrow?