Not Losing Weight? Vary Your Exercise and Eat More Protein
Finally. We don't have to run for an hour. We just have to do it fast. Experts now say it's the quality, not the quantity of exercise , that counts. Researchers at Skidmore College report the clear benefits of an exercise regimen that includes resistance exercise, interval sprint exercise, stretching (including yoga or pilates), and endurance exercise. Add moderate amounts of protein regularly throughout your day, and you’ll be well on your way toward decreasing total and abdominal fat, increasing lean body mass, and achieving optimal levels for blood pressure, blood glucose, and insulin. I took this to heart recently. I used to run five miles at a 15-minute mile pace. Over time I cut it down to about 32 minutes for a three-mile run. I feel so much healthier -- and my heart beats so fast, I know I'm exercising. No one says, "Oh, I saw you out for a walk the other day," anymore. In fact, one man told me to slow down. And this was e...