For some people, sex is a figment of their imagination while for other people, it is part of their daily routine. If you are one of the lucky people who are sexually active on a semi-regular basis, then consider yourself in a positive caloric deficit over those who are spending more time by themselves.
Extensive research in the field has proven that you can burn up to 500 calories an hour of sexual activity. With 3500 calories in 1 pound of fat, you can expect to burn off 1 pound for every 7 sex sessions! So if you are looking to lose more weight, be nice to your mate and it will all pay off in the end.
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Exercise has been proven to be the number one recommendation for men who suffer from impotence to help them maintain a healthy, active, sex life. Regular exercise training can help you prevent these symptoms the same way it helps you prevent cardiovascular diseases, by increasing your blood flow. Impotence is actually a common warning sign of heart attacks because the penis is more sensitive to a reduced blood flow and a good indicator that a change in lifestyle is in order.
If you are ready to start making some changes to your sex life, start with something as simple as walking. Anything to get the blood pumping is a great start. Then, some more intense activities like resistance training or jogging will help to keep you awake in bed longer.
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The basic rule of thumb when it comes to being healthy is that anything in moderation is ok. Excessive eating can lead to weight gain while persistent workouts will cause you to lose weight. But what about excessive talking on cell phones? Cell phones emit radiation when they send/receive messages and studies have shown that in extreme cases this can lead to tumors. Try following some of these basic rules to minimize your risk and be healthy:
1. Use a headset or speaker: Headsets emit less radiation
2. Choose texting instead of talking: Phones use less radiation to send a message versus sending a voice signal
3. Minimize use of phone in poor signal areas: The less signal bars your phone has, the more radiation it uses to transmit a signal
4. Listen more: Cell phones emit more radiation when you talk or send messages.
5. Limit children’s use: Children;s brains absorb two times the amount of radiation that adults do from cell phone use.
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Restaurants can be murder on a weight loss program. Without making the food, you really never can know what ingredients are in the food and this can be hazardous to your progress. Here are a few options that you should consider to stay on the safe side and keep your weight loss efforts in check:
1. House salad with chicken
2. Lean steak with plain potato and salad
3. Chicken breast and vegetables
4. Skip the desert
5. 2 glasses of wine max
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If you are on a strict diet then you know how restaurants can be hazardous to your progress. Most people think ordering a side of vegetables is a healthy accompaniment to your meal. However, you may be surprised to learn how fattening those vegetables can actually be.
Most chefs will cook their vegetables in oils or add butter to make them taste good. Grilled vegetables are most often just as bad since they are brushed with oil and then more oil is brushed on after grilling to make them look more appealing. At the end of the day, your “fresh vegetables” can turn into a fatty sidekick. Your best bet is to order your veggies steamed as this is the only way to really save on all of the extra added fat.
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