The Ex word

Most words that start with ex- lead to an ending of something, and are sometimes not always fun.  Well tonight I took part in a usually not very fun ex.....exercise.  AHHHHHHH!!!!

Part of being healthy is doing some form of exercise.  Exercise can be anything from walking, running, biking, swimming, or aerobics.  When the body exercises it awakens the body metabolism and speeds up some of the processes in within the cells.  This can cause the body to use up resources as well as work in nutrients and work out toxins.

When a patient is trying to get healthier, I will always recommend some form of exercise, however; all patients should consult a doctor before beginning an exercise program.  Besides basing exercise plans on the patients individual health needs and concerns the other aspect to always take into account is to make sure the individual is drinking plenty of water. (Yes, I'm going to harp on water again) Without water, a person who exercises can get cramps and light headed.

For all of you out there trying to lose weight: exercise first thing in the morning before you have eaten anything.  By exercising before you ingest anything, the calories you burn will be whatever was stored from when you last ate and not based on the calories you may have just consumed.

My exercise plan is to walk on our treadmill.  Luckily we have a treadmill in our living room and we are able to watch TV or listen to music while we exercise.  Part of beginning an exercises regime and sticking to it, is to not overdue it at the beginning.  I know I am out of shape and I will not be ready to run a marathon tomorrow or next week or even in a couple of months - so start out slow, begin with 10 minutes at a comfortable speed.  Do this every other day for the first week and work yourself up from there.  I'll keep you posted as to more updates but tonight was not bad at all.