The Economy, Fat Loss And The Solution To Obesity

The U.S. economy is now recovering but a great deal of those who were caught in the burst of the real estate bubble are still scrambling to get their lives back on track. Sadly, one of the first things that get neglected when we’re busy trying to make ends meet is our health. We forego regular gym workouts and healthy, home-cooked food in for extra hours at the office and other places of work. We try to earn that extra buck by taking-on double jobs and working overtime but this is actually costing us more.

Levels of cortisol, a hormone that speeds-up conversion of calories into body fat increases when we lack sleep and are stressed-out. All the excess calories we get from all the powdered donuts and chili dogs we scarf down during breaks aren’t helping things any. Daily weightloss gym workouts should be able to take care of all those excess calories we get from all those fast food goodies, but a lot of us would rather surf the net or plop down on the couch and get busy with the clicker.

Not surprisingly, obesity cases in the U.S. are once again on the upswing. Figures say that on the average, 1 of every 4 Americans are already considered obese. The problem has gotten so serious that First Lady Michelle Obama has made it a personal battle to prevent childhood obesity caused by prolific sales of sodas, candy and junk food in schools and even in stores. Needless to say, bad health takes a toll on our budget. Medicine and treatment for obesity-related problems such as diabetes, heart disease and high-blood pressure can take a huge chunk of our monthly income- money which could be better spent on rent/mortgage and other basic necessities.

The solution to body fat loss and the health quagmire facing millions of Americans? A realistic and dynamic weightloss workout plan combined with body fat loss nutrition that can easily be incorporated into our lifestyle. For people that can’t afford to pay for gym membership, dynamic exercise videos can be a tremendous help. I stress dynamic exercises because conventional fat loss workout programs require repetitive execution of isolation exercises that become ineffective after our muscles have gotten accustomed to the movement. Functional training consisting of total body exercises are much more effective for massive calorie-burn and successful total body fat loss. Because several muscle groups are involved in movement, functional exercises burn more calories within a shorter period while boosting our metabolism. Shorter workouts make it easier for us to keep exercising regularly and a high metabolism assures rapid fat loss from our efforts.

How To Stay Fit On A Low Budget

The ailing economy has caused a lot of American households to make do with a lot of the luxuries they used to enjoy- going to mall-shopping on weekends, dining at steakhouses and restaurants, even going to the movies. As people strive to make ends meet, they take on second jobs- shortening the number of hours they have for themselves. Lesser hours for leisure means less time to eat, thus swaying us to turn to the convenience of fast-food for source of energy. Fast-food is readily available, delicious and relatively inexpensive. They're also packed with hidden calories and trans-fats that are can be deadly to our cardiovascular health. In fact, ours has become a culture of fast-food and a significant portion (over 60%) of the North American population is suffering from excess weight and even obesity.

Shortened quality time also means increased stress levels. Stress-caused hypertension is one of the leading killers for modern man nowadays. If left unchecked, it can creep-up and cause cardiovascular ailments and heart attacks. There is one effect stress has on the body that most folks don't know about- it can actually speed-up weight gain and increase body fat. Researchers discovered that the human body produces a hormone called cortisol when we're under stress and this hormone speeds-up the conversion of the calories we get from the food we eat. Needless to say, those innocent calories become deadly, unsightly belly fat.

The success of weight loss products and fad diets is evidence that more and more of us are caught-up in the struggle to lose belly fat. Sadly, more and more people are losing the struggle for weight-loss because of financial hardship. It is, after all difficult to maintain an effective fat loss exercise program when you're busy making ends meet. The lack of time to prepare healthier, home-cooked meals also makes us rely on quick but unhealthy processed food.

The solution? A home-based exercise program that is designed for rapid fat loss in shorter sessions. Yes, you read right- lose belly fat fast in 30 minute workout routines. Exercises designed for optimum calorie burn can have you out of your sweats an in the shower in less time than it takes for an episode of 'America's Biggest Loser'. Working out at home also does away with expensive gym memberships and paying for a personal trainer to guide you. How do you know you're doing the proper technique and form? On-line exercise videos that you can download and save on your iPod or burn to DVDs for unlimited playback.

With online fitness videos, we enjoy the privacy of working out at home, save gas money we would otherwise waste on driving to and from the gym and save even more money by not having to pay for gym membership and fitness trainers. Fast, convenient and effective weight loss!