Well, I don't wanna alarm any of you folks, but with the festive season almost upon an'all, plenty of you are gonna eat and drink too much and get fat, then moan and gripe about it after. So here's Jake to the rescue again with some well chosen words of where its at and how you can get in some exercise for weight loss and stave off the effects of the Christmas blow out!
Man, sometimes weight loss is one difficult subject to get yer head round. I don't usually post my personal feelings about it much, but here are some hard truths you need to hear. This is important. All of them have look great by losing weight which cater to weight loss tips as well as this. I'm the new blood. I'll ignore the obvious for a moment. That was a juicy story. I should find other great places for exercising, but I prefer walking, running and swimming.
I can feel some guilt about not doing more, but some days thats the way it is. Here's why using weight loss program can increase your chances to succeed. I want to avoid feeling doubtful. I've seen my motivation almost double on some days. I guess you can't wait. You know what burns me up more than anything else? This is a wonderful thing that also provides you with access to fitness and exercise in the area of your choice and it is far easier to simply use dieting for this. It was a striking design. It's only fear that makes you run. You get a better looking body when you lose weight is a inspired way to comprehend losing weight with a healthy diet.
I caught you getting a better looking body red-handed. All you need is a little imagination and a plan. That thing can give you a distinct advantage. Maybe this blog should be advertisement free. They said that it was a 'must read' or now that's a leading question.
I'm quite impulsive. The last one is perhaps the most obvious feature of quick weight loss diets. Burning more calories than you consume will cause weight loss. Looking good in a nice slim body is my ace up my sleeve. Burning more calories than you consume will cause you to lose weight, there's no doubt about it. If you want to do it with a healthy diet you are definitely going to want to check out the selection here. This will make a great idea.
It's hard to believe that in this day and age and well, the answer to that question involves a number of things. Getting some good, honest weight loss exercise is a rich experience. Most of you guys couldn't get picked up at a bar if you were the only one in it. Ya can't really argue with the logic behind this so let's start off with a healthy well toned body and go from there.
Enjoy your Christmas, enjoy your food, just don't enjoy it too much! See you later!
Jake
Fit For
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Handicap Bathroom Layout Ideas
Following on from my post on handicap shower accessories I want to take a look at some handicap bathroom layout ideas that I had in mind. The reason is there are plenty of things you need to think about when designing a purpose built bathroom for someone with disabilities and you don't wanna mess it up, cause once its done, its done.
See, once you built it, there's no going back unless your a glutton for punishment and like re-doing stuff. Except a bathroom is a load of work and as I said, once its done, its done.
First thing you need to get right is the layout of the room. Now if your starting with a blank canvas then its a lot easier than a room with stuff already in. So if you can do it, clear all the stuff out a your bathroom and that makes life easier. Then you can measure up and draw it out on a few sheets of graph paper. Graph paper is great for designing rooms cause you can put stuff where you think it would go best, then if there's something you don't like, you can just draw it again. Its much cheaper than getting a load of stuff for real and setting it all out in the room only to find that something don't fit right or there ain't enough room to get a wheelchair past two pieces of furniture.
So once you got the plan all laid out rightly, then you can order your stuff and put it in for real. The most important part about designing a handicap bathroom layout is making sure the person who is gonna use it can get in there easy with a wheelchair and get past all the stuff without it being hard. So wide gaps are important between furniture.
The handicap shower, as I said in the last post needs to be big with easy access for a wheelchair and plenty of grab rails in all the right places so the user feels safe and is safe!
A vanity unit needs to be low level with room enough under it so a wheelchair user can get close with the front of the chair under so the user don't have to lead too far forward and its uncomfortable to use.
The toilet also needs to be at the right level for easy transfer from wheelchair to toilet seat and back again, with rails there for support.
Towel racks need to be at low level too so the user can easily get to them and same goes for any storage cabinets for toiletries and stuff.
The floor has to be tiled to cope with water spills and a drain to take away any water accidents so the place don't get waterlogged. You need to figure the lights to be bright and leave no shadow areas. Mirrors need to be the right height too.
All in all, the handicap bathroom layout is real important that you get it right to start off with so the user gets a good experience using the facility.
Jake
Fit For
See, once you built it, there's no going back unless your a glutton for punishment and like re-doing stuff. Except a bathroom is a load of work and as I said, once its done, its done.
First thing you need to get right is the layout of the room. Now if your starting with a blank canvas then its a lot easier than a room with stuff already in. So if you can do it, clear all the stuff out a your bathroom and that makes life easier. Then you can measure up and draw it out on a few sheets of graph paper. Graph paper is great for designing rooms cause you can put stuff where you think it would go best, then if there's something you don't like, you can just draw it again. Its much cheaper than getting a load of stuff for real and setting it all out in the room only to find that something don't fit right or there ain't enough room to get a wheelchair past two pieces of furniture.
So once you got the plan all laid out rightly, then you can order your stuff and put it in for real. The most important part about designing a handicap bathroom layout is making sure the person who is gonna use it can get in there easy with a wheelchair and get past all the stuff without it being hard. So wide gaps are important between furniture.
The handicap shower, as I said in the last post needs to be big with easy access for a wheelchair and plenty of grab rails in all the right places so the user feels safe and is safe!
A vanity unit needs to be low level with room enough under it so a wheelchair user can get close with the front of the chair under so the user don't have to lead too far forward and its uncomfortable to use.
The toilet also needs to be at the right level for easy transfer from wheelchair to toilet seat and back again, with rails there for support.
Towel racks need to be at low level too so the user can easily get to them and same goes for any storage cabinets for toiletries and stuff.
The floor has to be tiled to cope with water spills and a drain to take away any water accidents so the place don't get waterlogged. You need to figure the lights to be bright and leave no shadow areas. Mirrors need to be the right height too.
All in all, the handicap bathroom layout is real important that you get it right to start off with so the user gets a good experience using the facility.
Jake
Fit For
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Handicap Shower Accessories
Now getting away from the health tips for awhile, I want to move into the topic of the handicapped, or folks with disabilities. There's plenty of them in my town and they get about mostly in wheelchairs or mobility scooters but that's not gonna be the topic of this post here. In fact I want to look at the bathroom in a house and how it can be developed into something better with some handicap shower accessories to give the shower some more accessibility while making it a place you want to use regularly and often.
There's plenty of stuff you can get to improve a regular shower, but when you talk about a handicap version, you're talking a whole new ball game in terms of getting clean in comfort and safety.
For starters, the kind of shower that is of more use to folks with disabilities has to be wider than a regular enclosure with plenty of grab rails and preferably a handicap shower seat cause most folks with disabilities can't stand up in a stall, or if they can, it can't be for too long and there is a greater risk of them falling.
So you're looking more at stuff like heavy duty curtains and poles to support them cause these are better at keeping the water in where it should be and they don't get mold, they're tear resistant, stain resistant and all sorts not least of they're long lasting!
Shower chairs or stools need to be of strong construction and be able to take plenty of weight, cause remember plenty of folks with disabilities are overweight cause they can't get no exercise in like regular folks. So when they sit they need to know that the chair ain't gonna break on them and cause them an accident or any kind of problem they can do well without.
Other stuff like extra grab rails always come in handy, plus soap and toiletries racks that can be fitted low down for easy access. It's all about making the place where you get clean a real welcoming place for anyone and the right accessories can totally make all the difference.
Jake
Fit For
There's plenty of stuff you can get to improve a regular shower, but when you talk about a handicap version, you're talking a whole new ball game in terms of getting clean in comfort and safety.
For starters, the kind of shower that is of more use to folks with disabilities has to be wider than a regular enclosure with plenty of grab rails and preferably a handicap shower seat cause most folks with disabilities can't stand up in a stall, or if they can, it can't be for too long and there is a greater risk of them falling.
So you're looking more at stuff like heavy duty curtains and poles to support them cause these are better at keeping the water in where it should be and they don't get mold, they're tear resistant, stain resistant and all sorts not least of they're long lasting!
Shower chairs or stools need to be of strong construction and be able to take plenty of weight, cause remember plenty of folks with disabilities are overweight cause they can't get no exercise in like regular folks. So when they sit they need to know that the chair ain't gonna break on them and cause them an accident or any kind of problem they can do well without.
Other stuff like extra grab rails always come in handy, plus soap and toiletries racks that can be fitted low down for easy access. It's all about making the place where you get clean a real welcoming place for anyone and the right accessories can totally make all the difference.
Jake
Fit For
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Fit For Health Tips 6
Hey there once again folks. Jake is back rockin' and a rollin' with this here Fit For blog of mine. Here's the sixth helping of my good health tips and fitness ideas that'll make you think some more about what your doing and what your eating that makes you healthy or unhealthy.
Look For Substitute Foods.
No matter what youre' thinking right now, do not go reaching for all the great brands that you already see, know and love immediately, or at least not without thinking about it first. Sure, everyone knows that eggs are "good" for you, but why don't you consider using something like low calorie egg substitutes instead? In fact, plenty of restaurants will allow you to order those lower calorie foods where they're available. There really are countless "lower calorie" alternatives available when it comes to all kinds of food for you to want to try. Then if something different that you're trying doesn't taste good, then by all means go ahead and find a better substitute. Or just eat less of the original. You know there are always options!
Remember that in some cases, the substitute foods may of course be worse for you and your health than the regular version of the same product. So just like I said in the last health tip, you should always read the label first. The good news is, healthier choices are gradually and silently replacing their "normal" counterparts. And they usually taste just as good.
That's my Fit For Health Tip 6.
I hope this one helps you out in your quest for a better, healthier body.
Jake
Fit For
Look For Substitute Foods.
No matter what youre' thinking right now, do not go reaching for all the great brands that you already see, know and love immediately, or at least not without thinking about it first. Sure, everyone knows that eggs are "good" for you, but why don't you consider using something like low calorie egg substitutes instead? In fact, plenty of restaurants will allow you to order those lower calorie foods where they're available. There really are countless "lower calorie" alternatives available when it comes to all kinds of food for you to want to try. Then if something different that you're trying doesn't taste good, then by all means go ahead and find a better substitute. Or just eat less of the original. You know there are always options!
Remember that in some cases, the substitute foods may of course be worse for you and your health than the regular version of the same product. So just like I said in the last health tip, you should always read the label first. The good news is, healthier choices are gradually and silently replacing their "normal" counterparts. And they usually taste just as good.
That's my Fit For Health Tip 6.
I hope this one helps you out in your quest for a better, healthier body.
Jake
Fit For
Monday, May 18, 2009
Fit For Health Tips 5
Hey there once again folks. Jake is back rockin' and a rollin' with this here Fit For blog of mine. Here's the fifth helping of my good health tips and fitness ideas that'll make you think some more about what your doing and what your eating that makes you healthy or unhealthy.
Start reading labels on food.
I know that it really sucks walking down the supermarket aisle looking at labels on cans and packets, but you have to do it. There's no way to avoid doing this health tip. If you don’t know what you're putting in your mouth, you're flying blind and the advertisers and food industry are taking your money and making you fat. Don't assume, either... triple-check the ingredients list and serving sizes.
You must rely on yourself for this. Nobody else is going to be able to lose the weight or do the math for you. Remember that always cause it's all down to you and only you!
It's not that complicated a task to be doing by the way, but it will require some small amount of effort on your part. If you do nothing else, just make sure you pay close attention to the calorie count on the label. It will make a big difference, you can bet on that!
That's my Fit For Health Tip 5.
I hope this one helps you out in your quest for a better body.
Jake
Fit For
Start reading labels on food.
I know that it really sucks walking down the supermarket aisle looking at labels on cans and packets, but you have to do it. There's no way to avoid doing this health tip. If you don’t know what you're putting in your mouth, you're flying blind and the advertisers and food industry are taking your money and making you fat. Don't assume, either... triple-check the ingredients list and serving sizes.
You must rely on yourself for this. Nobody else is going to be able to lose the weight or do the math for you. Remember that always cause it's all down to you and only you!
It's not that complicated a task to be doing by the way, but it will require some small amount of effort on your part. If you do nothing else, just make sure you pay close attention to the calorie count on the label. It will make a big difference, you can bet on that!
That's my Fit For Health Tip 5.
I hope this one helps you out in your quest for a better body.
Jake
Fit For
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Fit For Health Tips 4
Hey there again folks, I'm back and rockin' with this here Fit For blog of mine. Here's the fourth helping of my good health tips and fitness ideas that'll make you think some more about what you do and what your eating that makes you healthy or unhealthy.
Well, when it comes to joining an online support group, that's one you gotta look into for yourself, cause you have to take charge of your own life at some point. It’s essential that you not feel alone, and reaching out to friends (new or old) is typically a damn smart move. I heard about there are some real good support groups you can join online but didn't know about them when I began down the road to losing weight and getting fit.
You have to know that there is others are out there for moral support - they know things that you couldn't possibly ever know and they’ve probably been "in your shoes" at some point in the past (or right now in the present). Share stories, laughter, tears, successes, and failures - share them. There are thousands of communities out there, so keep looking until you find the one that fits you. You'll be glad you did and it'll put back some of the motivation you may be lacking in your life.
That's my Fit For Health Tip 4.
I hope you get some use outta this one.
Jake
Fit For
Join an online support group
Well, when it comes to joining an online support group, that's one you gotta look into for yourself, cause you have to take charge of your own life at some point. It’s essential that you not feel alone, and reaching out to friends (new or old) is typically a damn smart move. I heard about there are some real good support groups you can join online but didn't know about them when I began down the road to losing weight and getting fit.
You have to know that there is others are out there for moral support - they know things that you couldn't possibly ever know and they’ve probably been "in your shoes" at some point in the past (or right now in the present). Share stories, laughter, tears, successes, and failures - share them. There are thousands of communities out there, so keep looking until you find the one that fits you. You'll be glad you did and it'll put back some of the motivation you may be lacking in your life.
That's my Fit For Health Tip 4.
I hope you get some use outta this one.
Jake
Fit For
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Fit For Health Tips 3
Hey there again folks, I'm back and rockin' and rollin' with this here Fit For blog of mine. Here's the third slice of my good health tips and fitness ideas that'll make you think some more about what you do and what your eating that makes you healthy or unhealthy.
Take before and after photos.
I know it sucks to see yourself as a fat lump (you, that's what I was myself once upon a time - if only to get myself motivated to meet my weight loss goal). However, there's no easier way to illustrate your progress down the road to a fitter, healthier body.
The "after" photos are loads more fun to capture and share with others, admittedly. Find yourself on Flickr looking like a real star! It's good to see yourself the same way how others see you. You got to ask yourslef do you like how you look? In many ways, doing this helped me lose weight cause I had a definite goal in mind and the motivation to stop looking like a lump of lard and getting rid of the six pack of beers and gaining a six pack on my stomach was a real motivator.
That's my Fit For Health Tip 3.
I hope you get some use out this one.
Jake
Fit For
Take before and after photos.
I know it sucks to see yourself as a fat lump (you, that's what I was myself once upon a time - if only to get myself motivated to meet my weight loss goal). However, there's no easier way to illustrate your progress down the road to a fitter, healthier body.
The "after" photos are loads more fun to capture and share with others, admittedly. Find yourself on Flickr looking like a real star! It's good to see yourself the same way how others see you. You got to ask yourslef do you like how you look? In many ways, doing this helped me lose weight cause I had a definite goal in mind and the motivation to stop looking like a lump of lard and getting rid of the six pack of beers and gaining a six pack on my stomach was a real motivator.
That's my Fit For Health Tip 3.
I hope you get some use out this one.
Jake
Fit For
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Fit For Health Tips 2
Hey there again, I'm back an raring to go with this here Fit For blog of mine. Here's the next of my good health tips and fitness ideas that'll make you think some about what you do and what you eating that makes you healthy or makes you unhealthy.
Change your lifestyle.
Yep, a simple change of lifestyle can change your entire life. It doesn't take a whole load either. When it comes to finding some good advice, you could check out this article that has a bunch of astounding weight loss facts that really work. You know, you don't need to look too much further than this!
Losing weight is not necessarily about controlling everything that you eat and drink. If you’re calling this a "diet," then you’re going to gain all the weight back (and more) within a few months of losing it. Diets do not work. Diets are temporary. When you change your dietary lifestyle, however, you’re changing your habits - and you’re putting yourself on track for long-term and continued success and weight maintenance. Don’t ever tell anybody you’re on a diet - ever.
I'm speaking from experience, here - a reformed low-carber. Worked out well for a while, but ultimately failed because my entire lifestyle didn’t change. Back then, I sure didn't know what I know right now, if that make a whole load of sense to you. But in any case, now that my life style has changed, I've changed permanently.
Well, that's my Fit For Health Tip 2.
I hope you get some use outta this, cause I ain't writing this stuff down for my own good y' know! Take it easy and I'll be back soon, ya' hear!
Jake
Fit For
Change your lifestyle.
Yep, a simple change of lifestyle can change your entire life. It doesn't take a whole load either. When it comes to finding some good advice, you could check out this article that has a bunch of astounding weight loss facts that really work. You know, you don't need to look too much further than this!
Losing weight is not necessarily about controlling everything that you eat and drink. If you’re calling this a "diet," then you’re going to gain all the weight back (and more) within a few months of losing it. Diets do not work. Diets are temporary. When you change your dietary lifestyle, however, you’re changing your habits - and you’re putting yourself on track for long-term and continued success and weight maintenance. Don’t ever tell anybody you’re on a diet - ever.
I'm speaking from experience, here - a reformed low-carber. Worked out well for a while, but ultimately failed because my entire lifestyle didn’t change. Back then, I sure didn't know what I know right now, if that make a whole load of sense to you. But in any case, now that my life style has changed, I've changed permanently.
Well, that's my Fit For Health Tip 2.
I hope you get some use outta this, cause I ain't writing this stuff down for my own good y' know! Take it easy and I'll be back soon, ya' hear!
Jake
Fit For
Friday, February 27, 2009
Fit For Health Tips 1
Hey there again, I'm back an raring to go with this here Fit For blog of mine. I decided to put together some dam good health tips and fitness ideas that'll make you think some about what you do and what you eating that makes you healthy or makes you unhealthy.
Dietary control and exercise.
It is true what they say - all you need to do is watch what you eat and expend more energy by working your body than you consume by eating and drinking stuff. It really is that simple. You can quit reading what I'm writing now and will be adding to this list in future posts, you'll know everything you need to know and didn’t need to fork over $500 for the privilege of me telling you the secret of losing weight and being, slimmer, fitter and healthier. You don’t need to read a 4,000 page book, you don’t have to buy a tape series, you don’t need to stay up late at night to watch infomercials to understand this basic premise.
This is totally true. In the next set of tips I'll be publishing here, you'll learn all you need to know about staying healthy and not putting on weight and even losing some weight too! So keep an eye on this page!
That's my Fit For Health Tip 1.
I hope you get some use outta this.
Jake
Fit For
Dietary control and exercise.
It is true what they say - all you need to do is watch what you eat and expend more energy by working your body than you consume by eating and drinking stuff. It really is that simple. You can quit reading what I'm writing now and will be adding to this list in future posts, you'll know everything you need to know and didn’t need to fork over $500 for the privilege of me telling you the secret of losing weight and being, slimmer, fitter and healthier. You don’t need to read a 4,000 page book, you don’t have to buy a tape series, you don’t need to stay up late at night to watch infomercials to understand this basic premise.
This is totally true. In the next set of tips I'll be publishing here, you'll learn all you need to know about staying healthy and not putting on weight and even losing some weight too! So keep an eye on this page!
That's my Fit For Health Tip 1.
I hope you get some use outta this.
Jake
Fit For
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Fit For Swimming
Hey there one more time, I'm back again raring to go with this here Fit For blog of mine sitting in front of this thing after I blew all the dust off it!
Well, I already wrote about walking and stuff to keep fit but so far I ain't wrote nothing about swimming, so here is my take on what you need to do in order to swim to get fit.
Everyone and their dog is always talking about wanting to lose weight and get fit an all but most folks are too dang lazy to get off their fat asses and do something about it. Well, for those folks who don't want to get theirselves to the gym for a good multi exercise workout, or go on some long runs, then I can give them a few swimming tips for weight loss that might help.
OK, its a no brainer but you need a pool or if you're the intrepid type and live by the sea, you got a free patch of water to swim in! If you ain't, then go to the pool.
OK, some folks can't swim so you better get a teacher and learn, cause if you can't swim what the hell you gonna do if you fall in a river or something? Or worse, if your kid falls in and you can't save them cause to were too pussy to learn how to swim?
Any how, get in the pool and start swimming up and down until your whacked out and then your done baby! Do that a few times a week and you gonna get fit and nice and slim too in no time!
That is, of course if you lay off them cakes and sodas and stuff cause you gotta be sensible about this. Hell, when you're swimming 100 lengths of the Olympic pool overarm and then you can get out and run for 10 miles and still not get outta breath, then your fit enough to cope with some cake and cream man!
But if you can't, then you have to eat good until you can! See you later...
Jake
Fit For
Well, I already wrote about walking and stuff to keep fit but so far I ain't wrote nothing about swimming, so here is my take on what you need to do in order to swim to get fit.
Everyone and their dog is always talking about wanting to lose weight and get fit an all but most folks are too dang lazy to get off their fat asses and do something about it. Well, for those folks who don't want to get theirselves to the gym for a good multi exercise workout, or go on some long runs, then I can give them a few swimming tips for weight loss that might help.
OK, its a no brainer but you need a pool or if you're the intrepid type and live by the sea, you got a free patch of water to swim in! If you ain't, then go to the pool.
OK, some folks can't swim so you better get a teacher and learn, cause if you can't swim what the hell you gonna do if you fall in a river or something? Or worse, if your kid falls in and you can't save them cause to were too pussy to learn how to swim?
Any how, get in the pool and start swimming up and down until your whacked out and then your done baby! Do that a few times a week and you gonna get fit and nice and slim too in no time!
That is, of course if you lay off them cakes and sodas and stuff cause you gotta be sensible about this. Hell, when you're swimming 100 lengths of the Olympic pool overarm and then you can get out and run for 10 miles and still not get outta breath, then your fit enough to cope with some cake and cream man!
But if you can't, then you have to eat good until you can! See you later...
Jake
Fit For
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