A: There are lots of programs out there that will cater for vegetarian dieters as well. One program like that is Slimming World. Slimming World is effective for non-vegetarians and vegetarians alike.

Q: How effective is running in relation to weight loss?

A: Very effective. It will build stamina, speed up your metabolism and get your heart pumping. It will help strengthen your bones as well.

Q:  Does smoking affect weight loss?

A: Yes, it does. Not only is smoking bad, addictive and not healthy, it will eventually take away your natural appetite cravings where you will deprive yourself in the long run.

Q: What forum can you recommend where I can chat with other people that are struggling to lose weight?

A: There is one site called Spark People that has tons of people just like yourself that are trying to lose weight. Find friends and chat there as well.

Q:  How good is swimmimg for weight loss?

A: Swimming is fantastic for the really overweight person as you do not place much strain on yoru ankles or knees. It is a great way to tone up and burn some calories in a fun way. For the average user, if you swim regularly it will definitely benefit your heart in the long run.

Q: How many calories should I consume a day?

A: Some sites will recommend a healthy 2400 calories for women and 2600 calories for men. But it all depends on the individual. Some people prefer the 1800 calorie diet as well. Typical models may stick to the 1200 calorie diet.

Q: What foods are considered healthy for weight loss?

A: Fruit, vegetables, lots of water every day and some carbohydrate and very small amount of fat.

If you want to ask more questions, and would love to see it being added in the next post, just comment and ask.

Yes, we are talking about the same thing that will effect both things.

Exercise.

At this point most people will simply leave and say, “Not again! I can’t be bothered to exercise!” But have you ever considered the positive effect exercise can have on your life?

We are not just talking about how healthy it can be. It can contribute to other factors in your life that usually walk hand-in-hand with it. One specific issue that couples face is a loss of interest in their sex lives. This can seriously damage a relationship in the long run.  Several couples I have talked to about this problem, seem content to merely exist in each other’s space but hardly have time for the little things that matter and used to be something big in their lives before.

So exercise will in turn increase your stamina, and for men it will definitely increase their libido. Exercise will not only promote the good health, but if a couple feel comfortable with their own bodies and each other, a lot will improve in their general relationship.

Other positive effects exercise will have are:

• Control Heart Disease
• Prevent Stroke
• Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Understandable most people have jobs that demand a lot of their attention, but even if you exercise for half an hour to an hour a day, you will reap the benefits for years to come.

So what other positive effects does exercise have? For one, your general wellbeing and a calm mental state. People that lead stressful lives find that by exercising they are more likely to relax and see things from a clearer perspective afterwards.

This in turn leads to happiness, peace within yourself and your relaxed attitude will convey itself to your significant other and children, making them feel more relaxed in the long run.

So what are you waiting for? Go Exercise!