Want to Stay Overweight? Do this!

So, you're tired of trying to lose weight. You realize you'll never look like Brooklyn Decker or that dude from Thor. Plus, working out and eating right are just to difficult. Exercising makes you tired. Sometimes, you even feel like throwing up after. You feel like you should be able to reward yourself with ice cream after your many accomplishments. You are who you are and people should just accept you.

Well, I'm here to help. Below are some tips to help you stay overweight.

First, make sure the most exercise you get is getting on and off the couch. If you have an older couch, getting off may be to difficult, so make sure you ask for some assistance. Plus, while you're on the coach you can watch the newest season of "Big Brother."

Getting to the gym and scheduling time to workout is so hard. Your day is probably already full of things like eating, sleeping, watching tv, playing on the internet, and reading your "friends" Facebook updates. You need to have your priorities. Exercise or taking a nap. If you want to stay overweight, go with taking a nap.

Second, if you have to exercise and go to the gym (you know, to make your spouse think you really do want to get into shape), just do a couple sets of bicep curls and leg extensions. Isolation exercises will do little if nothing to help you drop the pounds.

Third, it is important that you eat whenever you feel like it. If you are the slightest bit hungry or bored eat. Also, make sure you frequent fast foot establishments, and always "biggie size" it. I understand. A lot of healthy food just doesn't taste as good as chips, cookies, sugary cereal, soda and white bread.

Finally, make sure you blame your weight on your "thyroid problem". I have heard this excuse so often. The great thing about this excuse is people will probably buy it and not even think of questioning you.

An added benefit of being overweight is the great example you set for your kids. Just think, by you being overweight there is a greater likelihood your kids will be overweight (sorry, stocky). Doesn't he look happy?

If you want to be overweight, it's easy. Just keep doing what your doing. Don't exercise. Or, if you must, make sure you get a good bicep pump with those pink dumbbells. Eat a lot and often. Remember your thyroid. And make sure you tell your kids its not so bad being overweight.

Setting a Positive Example for our Children

Guest Post by Bryan Childers:


We get into the fitness industry because of our desire to teach, promote, and educate our chosen craft. I've been very fortunate over the past decade to meet with and network with several influential individuals that are involved in the "Business". One of them, Greg Nielsen, asked me to contribute a blog for his web site and I considered it an honor. Besides our interest in health and fitness, we both share an extreme love and dedication to our children. That is what I want to talk about today. Promoting a healthy lifestyle for our children.

Let's examine some alarming facts. There are nine million youth between the ages of six and nineteen that are considered overweight. Our children spend over four hours a day on computers, cell phones, and watching television. Over twenty-five percent of our youth today have high cholesterol and high blood pressure. In the past several decades, the likelihood for children to be obese has over doubled and almost tripled. Eye opening isn't it? We, as parents, have the ability to stop this trend. Our most important attribute to our children is to provide valuable information and be positive role models. We should educate our children on proper nutrition. Todays' diet, especially among youth, is over-loaded with calories, refined sugars, processed carbohydrates, and saturated fats. We can halt this by offering fruits, vegetables, and other healthier alternatives, all while teaching our children about nutrition, nutrition labels, and how to understand them.


Parents need to take a more head strong approach in being involved with their children, and not promote an unhealthy lifestyle. Instead of buying them a game system, which I like to call an "Electronic Babysitter", plan a family outing that includes a hike. Go to the park for a game of basketball. Ride your bikes together. Anything to promote physical activity. Instead of time consuming sedentary toys, buy a jump rope, hula hoop, or roller blades. All of these promote healthy habits.

The point I'm trying to drive home is this. Be an active part of the solution, not a major contributor to the problem. Ninety percent of active adults will have active children. Have a "Family Meal" where everyone is all together. Introduce an environment without electronic interruptions. Remember when families enjoyed dinner together?

I've seen firsthand what being overweight can do. I grew up an overweight child thanks to an early sports injury. Being overweight caused me to be shy, depressed, and forced me to avoid certain social situations. It was a battle that took me over ten years to claim victory over. It is a situation no child should have to go through.

We, as parents, are a vital link. Exercise and nutrition should be taught to our children. We should emphasize fun and physical activity. Please join me in my personal battle against childhood obesity by education and promoting a healthy lifestyle to the youth of America. Remember, low parental concern about the weight problems in out children will increase their chances of growing up overweight. Take the first step today! Promote a healthy lifestyle...For our childrens' sake!

Bryan Childers CFT, SSC, SFN Elite Fitness Center
Evansville, Indiana
Bryanchilders.com
bryan@bryanchilders.com
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Push-Ups

It's been awhile. Sorry about the delay. I'm back.

One fundamental exercise I see my clients, athletes and non-athletes alike, get wrong is the push-up. I found this instructional video from Eric Cressey. Check it out below.



I want to end this post with a thank you to my 7:00 Fitness Camp for the birthday present. "Trainer Greg" appreciates your kindness.

Useless Invention?

You oftentimes will see inventions designed to help people lose weight and get into shape. Many of these inventions are useless. Check this out. It's called the Jump Snap.



Can jump roping be difficult? Yes, but that is why you want to do it. The jump rope is a conditioning tool. It's a great way to get into better shape and develop coordination. Instead of buying one of these "Jump Snaps" learn how to jump rope, get into the gym, and KILL IT!

Obesity Virus?

I know I've already posted once today. But I saw this article and I couldn't help myself. What a load of crap! Do you want to lose weight? Exercise, watch your calories, eat 6 balanced meals everyday, and get plenty of rest. Or, you could blame your obesity on a "virus".

Check out the article.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,482788,00.html

What do you think?