Comments on: Is Manual Labor the Key to Weight Loss? http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/is-manual-labor-the-key-to-weight-loss/ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:41:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Professional and Personal Growth via Finding your Enormity | Today is that Day http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/is-manual-labor-the-key-to-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-20675 Professional and Personal Growth via Finding your Enormity | Today is that Day Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:40:37 +0000 http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/is-manual-labor-the-key-to-weight-loss/#comment-20675 [...] brrrrr!), freezing or sweating during days and nights in the desert while I was in the Army, doing manual labor for days on end in the Florida heat, or BRINGING IT with P90X, I have always been able to rise to [...] [...] brrrrr!), freezing or sweating during days and nights in the desert while I was in the Army, doing manual labor for days on end in the Florida heat, or BRINGING IT with P90X, I have always been able to rise to [...]

]]> By: Aaron Potts http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/is-manual-labor-the-key-to-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-3357 Aaron Potts Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:23:49 +0000 http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/is-manual-labor-the-key-to-weight-loss/#comment-3357 Hi, Rika! Thank you so much for sharing that insightful study! It really does go to show that the mind is part of the process, and I think that is a point more people need to understand. I know that given my own knowledge of personal training, calorie expenditure, etc., I was full cognizant of times when I was burning carbs for fuel vs. when I was burning bodyfat for fuel. That knowledge certainly helped me to stay focused on losing bodyfat during those periods. Hi, Rika!

Thank you so much for sharing that insightful study! It really does go to show that the mind is part of the process, and I think that is a point more people need to understand.

I know that given my own knowledge of personal training, calorie expenditure, etc., I was full cognizant of times when I was burning carbs for fuel vs. when I was burning bodyfat for fuel. That knowledge certainly helped me to stay focused on losing bodyfat during those periods.

]]> By: Rika The Fitness Equipment Fundi http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/is-manual-labor-the-key-to-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-2766 Rika The Fitness Equipment Fundi Sat, 08 Dec 2007 14:47:18 +0000 http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/is-manual-labor-the-key-to-weight-loss/#comment-2766 Hi Aaron Thanks for a great, common sense post. Recently there was a study in which a Harvard psychologist revealed to hotel maids, who thought they were not getting any exercise, how much they were actually doing on a daily basis through their jobs. Whereas they previously showed typical sedentary poor health, once they became aware of what they were accomplishing in a day, they suddenly started to drop pounds and lower their blood pressure. So, it seems part of the secret is what is called 'mindful' activity - being aware of how you are using your body, being fully engaged. Interesting stuff. Hi Aaron

Thanks for a great, common sense post. Recently there was a study in which a Harvard psychologist revealed to hotel maids, who thought they were not getting any exercise, how much they were actually doing on a daily basis through their jobs. Whereas they previously showed typical sedentary poor health, once they became aware of what they were accomplishing in a day, they suddenly started to drop pounds and lower their blood pressure. So, it seems part of the secret is what is called ‘mindful’ activity - being aware of how you are using your body, being fully engaged. Interesting stuff.

]]> By: Aaron Potts http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/is-manual-labor-the-key-to-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-2733 Aaron Potts Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:21:45 +0000 http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/is-manual-labor-the-key-to-weight-loss/#comment-2733 On top of that, Tom, it also makes you feel like you accomplished something at the end of the day! :) On top of that, Tom, it also makes you feel like you accomplished something at the end of the day! :)

]]> By: Tom the Bicep Workouts Guy http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/is-manual-labor-the-key-to-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-2711 Tom the Bicep Workouts Guy Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:42:07 +0000 http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/is-manual-labor-the-key-to-weight-loss/#comment-2711 Good old hard work can really pay off and improve your fitness level and you have proved that... Good old hard work can really pay off and improve your fitness level and you have proved that…

]]> By: Top 5 New Year’s Resolution Weight Loss Programs by Fitness Destinations http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/is-manual-labor-the-key-to-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-2595 Top 5 New Year’s Resolution Weight Loss Programs by Fitness Destinations Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:13:32 +0000 http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/is-manual-labor-the-key-to-weight-loss/#comment-2595 [...] wrote in this post about weight loss success that I had by working outdoors, and I was very pleased with the results. [...] [...] wrote in this post about weight loss success that I had by working outdoors, and I was very pleased with the results. [...]

]]> By: Aaron Potts http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/is-manual-labor-the-key-to-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-2283 Aaron Potts Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:44:04 +0000 http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/is-manual-labor-the-key-to-weight-loss/#comment-2283 Nneka, Doesn't it feel good to lose some weight and get some exercise someplace OTHER than a gym? I prefer to exercise outdoors, and even when I'm being more healthy (nutritionally) than I described in this article, I still try to get outside for exercise more often than inside. Nneka,

Doesn’t it feel good to lose some weight and get some exercise someplace OTHER than a gym? I prefer to exercise outdoors, and even when I’m being more healthy (nutritionally) than I described in this article, I still try to get outside for exercise more often than inside.

]]> By: Nneka | Spirituality Blog http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/is-manual-labor-the-key-to-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-2282 Nneka | Spirituality Blog Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:32:20 +0000 http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/is-manual-labor-the-key-to-weight-loss/#comment-2282 Aaron, I'm doing something similar. I recently moved to an area where most of my life is within a 1.5 mile radius. I walk back and forth to work (3 mile round trip). Sometimes I walk down to church for noon day meditation (1.5 mile round trip). On the weekends I walk to the library, to lunch, dinner, just around, to the park. I wanted to become naturally active this year and I'm really getting into it. I love walking everywhere. Best part, my body is slimming down :-) Cheers, Nneka Aaron, I’m doing something similar. I recently moved to an area where most of my life is within a 1.5 mile radius. I walk back and forth to work (3 mile round trip). Sometimes I walk down to church for noon day meditation (1.5 mile round trip). On the weekends I walk to the library, to lunch, dinner, just around, to the park. I wanted to become naturally active this year and I’m really getting into it. I love walking everywhere.

Best part, my body is slimming down :-)

Cheers,
Nneka

]]> By: Aaron Potts http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/is-manual-labor-the-key-to-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-2280 Aaron Potts Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:45:22 +0000 http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/is-manual-labor-the-key-to-weight-loss/#comment-2280 Adam, Yeah, it is definitely hard work. Now I know why those guys are always in great shape! I certainly wouldn't want to make a career change, but getting out there once in awhile to lose some weight, build up some muscle, and be in the great outdoors is definitely a worthwhile experience. Adam,

Yeah, it is definitely hard work. Now I know why those guys are always in great shape!

I certainly wouldn’t want to make a career change, but getting out there once in awhile to lose some weight, build up some muscle, and be in the great outdoors is definitely a worthwhile experience.

]]> By: Adam Donkus http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/is-manual-labor-the-key-to-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-2278 Adam Donkus Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:18:31 +0000 http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/is-manual-labor-the-key-to-weight-loss/#comment-2278 Aaron, I have to agree with you, manual labor will certainly do it. Prior to getting into SEO I labored as a landscaper for several years, and have to admit I was in really great shape. I am sure that many landscapers would be willing to take on part timers who want to get a little exercise, or as you did, loan yourself out to labor. Aaron, I have to agree with you, manual labor will certainly do it. Prior to getting into SEO I labored as a landscaper for several years, and have to admit I was in really great shape. I am sure that many landscapers would be willing to take on part timers who want to get a little exercise, or as you did, loan yourself out to labor.

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