Looking at Senator Obama, he appears to be extremely fit.
I couldn't help but hope that I look as good as he does when I am 47 years old.
This got me thinking about what he does to stay so fit.
Those thoughts led to this post.
How To Lose Weight Living Like Barack Obama 1.
Stay busy: It is quite obvious that Obama leads a busy life.
The busier you are, the less time you have to think about eating.
The less time you have to think about eating, the less you will eat.
2.
Walking: Obama does not have much time to sit down.
He is always on his feet walking here and walking there.
He spends much of his time "kissing hands and shaking babies".
Walking is a great way to burn extra calories and lose fat.
3.
Strength training: Obama lifts weights; he is much stronger than he looks.
Strength training is the best method to boost your metabolism.
Your metabolism burns calories 24 hours a day.
4.
Cardio: Obama is known to exercise with treadmills, stationery bikes, and elliptical machines.
Burn more calories, lose more fat.
5.
Fun exercises: Obama loves to play basketball.
If he becomes President he wants to put a Basketball Court in the White House.
We should all find a calorie burning activity that we enjoy.
The more you enjoy it, the more you will do it.
The more you do it, the more fat you will burn.
6.
Family: The Obamas appear to be a very close and happy family.
A happy and supportive family will make losing weight and keeping it off much easier.
Lean on supportive friends and family members as much as you need to.
We all need help.
7.
Love what you do: Obama appears to love serving the "people".
Enjoying your work decreases stress.
Stress reduction leads to belly reduction.
8.
Vacation: Obama's Grandmother lives in Hawaii.
She is unable to travel.
This forces him and his family to have to visit her often.
Poor Barack probably has to go to Hawaii 3 to 4 times a year.
Vacations decrease stress.
9.
Be happy: Obama always has a smile on his face.
He appears genuinely happy.
Smiles and laughs decrease stress.
So smile even if you feel like "crap.
" It will decrease your stress and help you lose more weight.
How To Gain Weight Living Like Barack Obama 1.
Have a stressful job: Obama may love being a Senator, but it is obviously a stress full job.
Stress makes you gain weight and takes years off of your life.
If your job is stressful, consider doing something else.
The money is not worth your health.
2.
Don't get much sleep: Obama doesn't have time to sleep much.
He gets 4 to 5 hours a night.
Sleep deprivation is similar to stress, it causes weight gain and decreases your lifespan.
Get 7 to 9 hours of sleep EVERY night.
I will refrain from telling you who I believe would be a better President, McCain or Obama.
I am not a political expert.
However, I will tell you that Senator Obama seems much fitter than Senator McCain.
We can all learn something about healthy living, emulating Barack Obama.
**Please consult your physician, registered dietitian, or certified fitness professional before starting or changing your diet or exercise program.
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