Why You Shouldn’t Exercise to Lose Weight
Many of us are starting (or restarting) exercise in hopes of losing unwanted pounds. Aiming to be more active is good. But if the main reason is to lose weight, your New Year’s resolution could be very well backfire.
Perhaps the biggest problem with exercising to drop pounds is that it turns physical activity into punishment—a price we have to pay for a slimmer body. How many times have you heard someone say (or said yourself) “I’ll do extra exercise” after eating too much during the holidays or at a celebratory dinner?
The takeaway is that we see exercise positively and actually do it when we focus on our well-being rather than our weight. For some, the motivation may be an improved mood or less stress. Others may find exercise makes them feel physically and mentally stronger.
| A．It kind of made me give up |
| B．So by all means, try to exercise regularly in 2022 |
| C．While it’s not very helpful for melting away pounds |
| D．When exercise fails to meet our weight-loss expectations |
| E．The benefits of physical activity are well beyond these aspects |
| F．We treat exercise as a form of self-punishment for being “bad” in the past |
| G．For starters, exercise, at least the kind most of us do, is typically ineffective for weight loss |
相似题推荐
【推荐1】On one day of May, when Jared Garcia got home from work, he opened the fridge and saw four different pizza boxes from four different restaurants. “It’s pretty embarrassing, but it’s the truth,” Jared said.
At 129 kilograms, the 27-year-old would sit on the couch watching TV, without energy left after conquering the workday. Late-night snacks included popcorn and ice cream. Gradually, his clothes felt like getting smaller every time he did laundry. Also, Jared missed the feeling he got when he used to play sports as a teenager.
Together, he and his girlfriend, Bella MacDonald, decided to make a change to lifestyle. They had talked about doing it before, but this time, it stuck. They didn’t want to look back 20 years from now realizing they should have made changes to be healthier then.
First, they would start going to the gym. But they didn’t want to put in the hours of fitness without having the right diet to bring up their energy levels. They would eat their meals between 8 am and 6 pm each day. This helped them kick the late-night snacking habit. “You stop mindless eating in the evening. You’re also eating in sync (同步) with your circadian rhythm (昼夜节律), which is more favorable for weight loss,” said Jared.
They immediately noticed their energy levels started to pick back up as they started eating pizza for proteins like turkey alongside vegetables. “When we’re eating only during a ten-hour period, we do want to follow good nutritional guidelines, including protein, fiber, enough fluids in our diet as well,” Jared said.
Jared loved eating healthier options, but always had a hard time getting up to go to the gym. For Bella, food was a weakness, but she was excited to get up and work out. Anyway, they would stay the course.
1. What can we know about Jared from paragraph 2?| A．He kept slim all the time. | B．He once had bad eating habits. |
| C．He forgot to play sports. | D．He worked late into the night. |
| A．Paid off. | B．Started early. | C．Became accepted. | D．Remained uncertain. |
| A．They stopped getting proteins and fiber. | B．They tried to find out their weaknesses. |
| C．They avoided eating late-night snacks. | D．They asked friends to work out together. |
| A．Tough. | B．Unexpected. | C．Interesting. | D．Heartbreaking. |
【推荐2】Don’t miss out-save￡100 pp
We don’t think an excuse is required, but here is one of many great reasons why you should book your next ski holiday now-our saver week discount is coming to an end! All of our holidays are discounted by￡100 per person every week in January and mid-March.
Why do we recommend January skiing?
Undoubtedly your primary concern when choosing a ski holiday is the snow. With temperatures at their coldest and slopes (斜坡) at their quietest, it’s safe to say good snow conditions are almost guaranteed.
New year, new gear! For those of you renting equipment and/or clothing, you can be sure to find some brand new hire ready to carve through that fresh January powder.
If you’re looking to avoid the busy school holidays, you’ve hit a jackpot. The slopes are empty and you don’t have to wait long!
If you’re unsure about January, mid-March skiing could be for you.
March has an excellent track record for snowfall and you’re guaranteed to spend most lunch times bathing in the sun! March can offer the best of both worlds with fresh snow and blue bird days.
Similarly to January holidays, March is often far quieter than December and February periods. Remember, the sooner you can get up those lifts, the sooner you can slide down the freshly cleaned pistes (滑雪道).
We’re confident we have a ski holiday perfect for you. Don’t wait though, book before the end of the month to save ￡100 pp. Call us now at 0208 875 1957!
1. What is the major concern of people who want to take a ski holiday?| A．Price range. | B．Snow conditions. |
| C．Temperature changes. | D．Equipment rental. |
| A．It is far quieter than January. |
| B．It can help avoid busy school holidays. |
| C．It has a record for the lowest temperature. |
| D．It guarantees both fresh snow and sunny days. |
| A．To spread knowledge about skiing. |
| B．To encourage more people to ski. |
| C．To offer skiers some suggestions. |
| D．To advertise a ski holiday discount. |
【推荐3】In the U.S., about 30 million children and teens take part in some forms of organized sports, and more than 3.5 million injuries happen each year. Almost one-third of all injuries from childhood are sports-related injuries. More than 775,000 children, aged 14 and younger, are treated in hospital emergency rooms for sports-related injuries each year.
Obviously, some sports are more dangerous than others. For example, contact sports such as football can be expected to result in a higher number of injuries than a noncontact sport such as swimming. However, all types of sports have a potential for injury, whether from the collision (冲撞) with other players or from overuse or misuse of a body part.
Most of the injuries happen as a result of falls, being struck by an object and collisions during unorganized or informal sports activities. Some are caused by poor training practices, or not warming up enough.
There are two kinds of sports injuries. Acute injuries happen suddenly, such as sprained (扭伤) ankles. Chronic injuries happen after you play a sport or exercise over a long period of time.
Sports injuries are first treated with R-I-C-E: Rest, Ice, Compression (pressure on the injury), and Elevation (raise the injured area above the heart). Doctors will treat more serious injuries with medications, by limiting movement, or by recommending operations, physical therapy, and rest.
You can prevent many kinds of sports injuries by following safe exercise habits.
1. How does the writer show us the seriousness of sports-related injuries in Para 1?| A．Through numbers. | B．By giving examples |
| C．Through conversations. | D．By comparison and contrast. |
| A．effect | B．impression | C．possibility | D．exchange |
| A．Peter sprained his shoulder while swimming. |
| B．Tom was hit in the head by a ball while playing football. |
| C．Sam fell onto the road and hurt his knees while jogging alone. |
| D．Jim has played basketball for many years and now his back often aches. |
| A．Safe exercise habits. | B．Causes of sports injuries. |
| C．Treatments of sports injuries. | D．Injuries caused by doing sports. |
