Bikram Yoga

 

The most important aspect of any diet, weight loss plan, or healthy lifestyle change is addition of daily exericse. The best approach is to lose weight gradually and for good. "Bikram" Yoga (aka Hot Yoga) offers a good solution to this problem. "Bikram" Yoga tones the body in a uniformed manner, unlike any " weight loss program" which claims to decrease the size of certain body part such as the butt or waist by specific amounts or inches. "Bikram" Yoga can be practiced at any age to keep the body supple and is very low impact. Basically, it is a more intensive version of traditional yoga done in a heated room up to 105 degrees, supposedly so muscles warm up quickly and stretch more easily.

Basic, balanced nutrition is challenging to follow, but it is not complicated. What is challenging and complicated is trying to figure out long-term motivation to maintain lifestyle change. "Bikram" Yoga is especially good because it involves the mind, body and spirit and creates long-term passion. Find a basic food program or chose one of the inexpensive online programs for structure and support, add "Bikram" Yoga at your local health club or community center and you'll have all the ingredients for long-term success.