Health and Fitness – Richard Callaby

Weighing the Pros and Cons of regulating Social Media.

With the advent of a congressional hearing on the pitfalls of social media I found it to be a good time to actually write a brief article on the pitfalls of social media as well the pitfalls of violating the first amendment rights of those that use social media.

In the digital age, social media has become an integral part of our lives, shaping the way we connect, communicate, and consume information. While these platforms offer numerous benefits, there are growing concerns about the potential pitfalls, especially for the younger members of our community. Striking a delicate balance between safeguarding the youth and preserving the right to free speech is a complex challenge that requires thoughtful consideration.

The Pitfalls for Younger Generations:

Cyberbullying and Mental Health:
Social media can be a breeding ground for cyberbullying, with younger individuals often being the primary targets. The anonymity provided by these platforms can empower bullies, leading to severe consequences for the mental health of victims.
Addiction and Screen Time:
Excessive use of social media can contribute to addiction and negatively impact the physical and mental well-being of the younger population. The constant exposure to curated images and unrealistic standards can fuel feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem.
Privacy Concerns:
Young users may not fully grasp the implications of sharing personal information online. This lack of awareness can make them vulnerable to privacy breaches, identity theft, and other online threats.
Influence of Misinformation:
Social media platforms are breeding grounds for the rapid spread of misinformation. Young minds, still in the process of developing critical thinking skills, may fall victim to false narratives, leading to misguided beliefs and opinions.

The Need for Protection:

Developing Regulatory Frameworks:
Implementing regulations to protect young users is essential. Age-appropriate content filters, privacy controls, and measures against cyberbullying can help create safer digital spaces for the youth.
Educating Parents and Guardians:
Empowering parents and guardians with the knowledge to monitor and guide their children’s online activities is crucial. Educating them about potential dangers and promoting open communication can help create a supportive environment.
Collaboration with Tech Companies:
Collaborating with social media platforms to implement responsible design practices and age-appropriate features can contribute to a safer online experience for younger users.

Balancing Act: Preserving Free Speech vs. Regulation

Preserving Free Speech:
Social media platforms have been hailed as bastions of free speech, allowing individuals to express their opinions and ideas. Heavy-handed regulation may risk stifling this freedom and impinging on the democratic ideals these platforms represent.
Avoiding Censorship:
Striking the right balance requires careful consideration to avoid inadvertently curbing free speech. Regulations should focus on protecting users without stifling diverse opinions and open dialogue.
Ensuring Accountability:
Rather than restricting speech, regulations should encourage accountability. Holding individuals responsible for the consequences of their words and actions can deter online harassment and the spread of misinformation.

Conclusion:

As we navigate the complex landscape of social media, it is imperative to address the pitfalls that pose risks to the younger generation. Balancing the need to protect youth with the preservation of free speech requires a nuanced approach, involving collaboration between policymakers, tech companies, and the community. Through responsible regulation and education, we can strive to create a digital environment that fosters both safety and freedom of expression.

Some thoughts on Privacy in the age of Social Media.

Privacy on the internet has become a major concern for many people, especially as it relates to social media. Social media platforms collect a vast amount of personal information about their users, including their names, location, age, interests, and even their relationships. This information is often used to target users with advertisements and to build profiles of their habits and preferences.

One of the main concerns with privacy on social media is the lack of control that users have over their personal information. Once you share something on the internet, it can be nearly impossible to take it back. Even if you delete a post or account, there is still the potential for that information to be saved by someone else or to be cached by a search engine.

Another concern is the use of third-party tracking and profiling. Many social media platforms allow third-party companies to track user’s activity and use that information for targeted advertising. This means that even if you are careful about the information you share on social media, you could still be tracked and profiled based on your online activity.

There are steps that you can take to protect your privacy on social media. One of the most important is to be mindful of the information you share. Think carefully about what you post and consider whether you are comfortable with that information being publicly available. You should also be cautious about accepting friend requests or connections from people you do not know.

Another important step is to review your privacy settings on social media platforms. Most platforms allow you to customize your privacy settings to limit the information that is visible to others. You should also be careful about the apps and services you connect to your social media accounts, as these can also access your personal information.

Overall, it is important to be aware of the potential risks to your privacy on social media and to take steps to protect yourself. While it may not be possible to completely eliminate the risks, being proactive about your privacy can help you feel more secure when using social media.

Foods that help shred fat – Myth or Reality?

Can what you eat help you lose fat? There are some that claim to be true. Honestly though, I believe that concept to be false. Fat burning is a metabolic mechanism caused by a certain set of hormones released at a certain time due to what stress you put on the body. Sugars are metabolized, fat is moved from its location and used as fuel, and this is all used to produce energy the body needs to survive.

What diet is best for shredding fat?

There are some who follow a strict ketogenic diet. The health effects of this diet are unknown. While some may claim this is very harmful to your metabolism the simple fact of the matter is there is just not enough information on the subject. For those that don’t know what a ketogenic diet consists of then essentially you would give your body just protein and fats in order to force your body to use its fat stores to get the fuel it needs.

Many people have claimed to lose a lot of fat on a ketogenic diet. There is no doubt about that, but I seriously am concerned as to what happens after the diet is over, what occurs in the metabolism long term?

Is there such a thing as a negative calorie?

Can foods produce a negative calorie? For instance are some foods so difficult for your body to process that it takes more energy to metabolize than the energy stored? In this case I believe that there is significant evidence to support that there are foods that have a negative calorie effect. These foods can include fibrous foods such as celery, apples, and other foods that are high in fiber. By eating foods that are high in fiber and actually cause your body to burn more calories than you are taking in then you are bound to lose weight.

Now keep in mind that you are burning more calories then you are taking in, that does not mean you are burning specifically fat but rather you are running a calorie deficit from your intake of food. That is what makes a crucial difference in burning fat as opposed to just losing weight.

Don’t just focus on weight loss!

Many people just seem to be focused on the weight loss of their goal. In reality it is fat loss that they are desiring the most. In order to do this however you need to simultaneously build muscle while losing weight. That is what causes people to burn fat as opposed to just losing weight. The scale is just a measure of how much you weigh and not what your total body composition consists of. A healthy fit person would have a lot of muscle mass with very little fat.

So based upon this then the intake of protein and other foods that stimulate muscle growth would help to burn your fat off. Just having a negative calorie deficit in your diet would help in losing weight but gaining muscle at the same time would help you shred fat.

Then if you are serious about changing your body composition then it is it would be better to eat dense protein foods such as:

· Steak
· Lobster
· Chicken Breasts
· Salmon
· Egg whites
· Tuna Fish

To name just a few of the best foods to help build muscle by supplying your body with the needed protein that it needs after an intense weight lifting session. As well some of the best ways to digest protein is when it is already broken down for you such as drinking a BCAA or branched chain amino acid post workout drink.

Eating at specific intervals throughout the day will keep your metabolism running efficiently, as well it would help to metabolize the 30 grams of protein in each meal. There have been many studies that essentially prove that the body cannot in most cases metabolize more than 30 grams of protein in one setting. Consuming more than this is just a waste of a good meal and of course it could be a waste of your hard earned money.

Knowing exactly what you are eating and tracking it will give you the best results. If you can measure and track something in regards to your health then that is what should be done if you want to be the best athlete you can be.

Monitoring how you feel is also very important. While some can get away with a fat shredder diet of 50 percent protein, 30 percent carbohydrate, and 20 percent fat there are many who for various reasons just cannot seem to cope with this diet. It is perfectly acceptable to use a 40/40/20 combination of the above macronutrients to help alleviate some of the problems you may encounter with a low carbohydrate diet.

Clearly this may involve some experimentation on your part to see what would work best for your body and how you operate on a daily basis. Don’t just guess at what might work, always test out new things and figure out what works for you!

Muscle Confusion – Why is it so effective?

The term muscle confusion is used a lot these days. With programs such as P90X, P90X2, and others this is often used as a determining factor the reason why these DVD’s are so successful in getting people in the best shape of their lives. Simply put when people go into the gym many don’t know what to do, and if they do know what to do they become stale and complacent, muscle confusion removes that impediment.

You see the human body is designed or has evolved to be adaptive to the environment that you give it or the circumstances to which it is placed. So essentially, the survival nature of the human body will try and seek an equilibrium and figure out a way to cause as least stress as possible. In order to grow however you must always give your body something different, this is called muscle confusion.

By altering up the routines, changing the order of things, and introducing new moves or moves not often used before then the body is forced to adapt to this change. When your body starts to adapt then it will start to grow, this growth is what causes muscle growth, improved fitness, and overall a better look to your physique.

You can find this philosophy in many aspects of physical training right now. Many times you will see Crossfit athletes mention always varied movements to cause improvements in strength, agility, and other aspects of physical or mental prowess. That is essentially the basis of muscle confusion.

But the term is actually a misnomer, your muscles don’t have the ability to get confused, your brain is the only part of the body that has that capability. You see many people will argue against using this terminology without embracing the fact that this type of exercise just plain works, and works really well.

You don’t have to spend an enormous amount of money to set up your own routine, in fact you could easily set up your own daily workouts or WOD’s on your own. There is enough free information on the world wide web today that there really is no excuse to not at least try and be in the best shape of your life.

This same principle can be applied to your diet. By mixing up your calories, the food you intake, and the proportions of macronutrients you always force your body to adapt, that in turn increases your metabolic rate and potentially causes you to burn more fat. Clearly, this is a bit obvious to those with only a basic understanding of the human body, but it still needs to be said so that those who are confused by the muscle confusion can get some clarification.

In the future, I will discuss post activation potentiation which is yet another advancement in how the human body continually tries to get better by adapting to the stresses you place upon it. My belief is that we all should strive to improve ourselves each day, doing otherwise is a wasted day.

Eating before a workout – what is best?

This question comes up often. There are some people who claim that you should never eat before you workout as that would counteract any fat loss that you are attempting to do, others say the opposite. Essentially, the science behind whether or not you should you should eat before you workout is inconclusive.

So, really then it becomes a personal decision. How do you feel early in the morning before you workout? Should you eat something to help you fuel through your workout and help you burn off those calories? Clearly, this is something you will have to discover through experimentation.

Should you eat before your workout?

The question of whether or not you should eat before a workout should be answered by how do you feel while you are working out? Basically, do you have the energy to get through your 1 hour in the gym or through a DVD that you are working through? If you don’t have enough to get through your workout then you absolutely should eat beforehand, doing otherwise will compromise your end results.

Now you could eat something light, like a protein bar or a protein shake to get something in your stomach. Those calories can then be used to help burn off whatever fat you are trying to get rid of, if you are weight training your metabolism should be operating at a higher level anyway. You see if you lift weights at all during your workout your body will burn more calories for a longer period of time, so anything you eat beforehand is going to be burned off.

What to take right before your workout?

What you eat before you workout could determine your performance while you are working out. Don’t eat anything particularly heavy or fattening. Avoiding fattening foods are what are going to help you not vomit if you should push yourself to your limits. Even a bowl of oatmeal is going to be fine as long as you give yourself enough time to start to digest this food.

Some people advocate taking their post workout drink before, during, and after they have worked out. That way you can get the necessary amino acids and other vital vitamins to help you recover from any intense session. The many studies conducted show that it can take anywhere from 60 minutes to 180 minutes for food to start to affect your bloodstream and start to be fully incorporated into your body.

Ultimately the decision is yours

Clearly, there is no right or wrong answer here. The question you should be asking is how you feel before your workout, during your workout, and after your workout if you should eat beforehand or not. That is why it is so very important to keep track of your daily intake of foods as well as your moods to adjust your course of action.

Some athletes even go as far as to test their blood sugar before they workout and on multiple times per day to see how their food is affecting their body. Doing this is a bit extreme and typically not recommended. You should really only perform routine blood tests on a quarterly or even bi-annual basis if you want to monitor how your body is reacting to any changes in diet or exercise. There are now several companies that are starting to offer blood testing services that can really help you improve your performance long term, and these tests should give you a better understanding if any supplements are actually helping you or not.

Keratoconus and the various treatment options

Since I have been living with this disease for some time I have actually performed a lot of research into all of the treatment options available. Now, some of these treatment options are not fully FDA approved, but they have been tested for many years and they are generally considered safe. Of course you should use common sense here and not rely on the advice of any blogger, always seek out the opinion of someone who is experienced and even seek out the opinion of two experienced surgeons to get the best advice possible.

Early stage treatment of Keratoconus

The first stage is really nothing major; you can treat this disease with glasses. For many people this can work for years. In fact it was not until recently was I forced to wear contact lenses to treat this condition. Now since the cornea is misshaped you will eventually not be able to see much at all with your glasses, then you go into the second stage of treatment.

You can go for several decades using this treatment option, so if you are just diagnosed with this disease you have a lot of time to figure out your next course of action and how you may want to proceed. As well since the advancements in treating Keratoconus are becoming quite rapid you may experience a longer lasting option then those previously. The best thing I can say to you is to not give up hope.

Second stage treatment

The second stage is potentially made of two options, since the advancements in soft contact lenses it is now possible to use soft contacts for a longer period of time. Getting fit with a custom fit contact lens is going to take some time, however, it will be worth it in the long run.

You can go with the soft contact route to start, and for many this may be the best way to go, or the hard gas permeable lenses. The benefit of using a soft contact lens to begin with is that you should be able to wear these lenses for a longer period of time and they should not cause a lot of issues when you wear them for a long period of time.

Soft contacts are generally safer to use as they will not cause a lot of irritation and because they can be custom made for each eye you should be able to see clearer than with a rigid lens. While you still should not sleep in these lenses it may be possible to do so in the future.

Finally, once you have exhausted the soft contact lens route you can then move on to the hard or glass permeable lenses. These lenses are the “gold standard” of treating Keracontonus. For many people, including myself, the prescription of Jupiter RGP lenses has saved the sight of many people who would otherwise go blind.

The drawback of using an RGP lens however is the overall comfort for long periods of time. As well the care and upkeep of these lenses can be a bit of a pain. Fortunately, you won’t need to dispose of these lenses for roughly two years if your prescription has not changed.

Another drawback of the Jupiter RGP lenses is the overall cost of buying these. Getting fitted with a custom lens is going to take some time, and that time is going to be valuable to any optometrist. This is not just like buying a contact lens from Wal-Mart or something; it takes a lot of effort to get it done the right way so you have the ability to see.

Some of the more aggressive treatment options

Finally, now I am going to discuss some of the more aggressive treatment options. Some of these treatments are not yet approved by the FDA and as such the amount various Doctor’s charge for them varies so it may be helpful to shop around.

Cornea Cross Linking is a treatment option that is undergoing clinical trials in the United States at this time. Essentially what happens is that your top layer of your cornea is peeled back and then drops of riboflavin are dropped into the eye. Once these drops have been placed onto the affected area of the cornea it is then subjected to a low dosage of ultra-violet radiation to cause a cross linking effect. This cross linking effect supposedly flattens the cornea and strengthens it for the future.

Cross linking is not approved by the FDA because there really have not been any guidelines or best practices on how many drops to apply or the level of radiation to give to any patient. Basically, there is not enough information to really give the best end result for the patient and that is why it is not approved yet. So if you feel comfortable undergoing a procedure that may or may not work then I say give it a shot.

Another treatment option that can be combined with cross linking is the use of intac cornea rings. These rings are just as you would imagine, they are small rings that can be tolerated by the body that go into the cornea and flatten out the bulge that causes the problems with all Keracontonus patients. By using cross linking in combination with the intac procedure many people have reported significant vision improvement.

The final stage of Keratoconus

The final stage and the only treatment option available is a full blown cornea transplant. The reason why this should be considered the absolute last resort is that once this procedure has been done it cannot be reversed. Put simply you cannot undo this procedure and as such you should really consider that.

Now there are various types of transplants that can be used. The severity of your condition would dictate if you require a full blown transplant or a partial graft transplant, the benefit of using a partial graft is that you are given a shorter time frame for recovery.

The typical time to recover fully from this procedure is anywhere from 6 to 12 months. Clearly, this can take a lot of time to get over and heal properly. You will be restricted in what you can do and for many people those restrictions will put a serious damper on the lifestyle you have become accustomed to.

Would this mean the end of your life as you know it? Probably not but for one year you will have to treat your affected eye as though it was the most fragile and most valuable part of your body.

Overcoming this disease just takes time, clearly not everyone is ready for hearing the news of being diagnosed with this disease. You can find some good resources in your local town by searching the Internet and if you have a Department of Blind services then I highly recommend you contact them as they will have access to a lot more information then I could give you.

Common Supplement Ingredients and what they do

If you are into losing weight, gaining muscle, or just being overall fit in your life you are probably going to need some supplementation at some point. While many people do advocate clean eating from whole food sources, and this is something I endorse as well, there is simply going to be a need for some additional help regardless of how clean you are eating.

Basically, the food sources today are not as good as they were in the past due to pesticides, herbicides, and other harmful substances. As well many people, through a poor diet, have effectively killed their good bacteria in their lower intestine making the digestive tract not nearly as effective as it once was in the past.

So if you intend to perform at your absolute best then it is important to get an education of what you are putting into your body at a regular basis. With that knowledge you can be a far more educated consumer and avoid some of the scams that seem to occur regularly with many supplement companies.

Consuming a diet that will aid in helping your lower intestine obtain the good bacteria it needs should be one of the first priorities if you are intending to lose weight or just become healthier again. To do this would not take a whole lot of work just a lot of fiber and a regular consumption of bioactive foods.

Since I did mention that you should become educated in what you are eating below you find a listing of some of the more common ingredients you will find in many supplements. Some of the ingredients you may find have little to no scientific basis and are used more of a marketing ploy to get you to buy their powder or supplement.

Dextrose – This ingredient is basically sugar, and your body does produce this naturally. However, you should be careful the total amount of sugar you are taking in your diet each day. Too much sugar can cause metabolic imbalances and thereby put you at risk for type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Many medicines, supplements, and other food sources contain dextrose as an ingredient. It is easily absorbed in the body and is used to help many medicines become metabolized in the body.

Whey Protein Concentrate – Supplementing your body with extra protein is crucial in order to maintain and build muscle mass. Protein is what your body thrives on when you are in a catabolic or muscle tearing stage. If you don’t break your muscles down they cannot build back up. In order for you to build up your muscle, and become stronger, and bigger, you need various protein sources.

Since whey protein is derived from milk sources this should be avoided if you are lactose intolerant. Alternatively if you can find a protein source from either rice, or other grains then you should be able to absorb that supplement. Another reason why you may not want to take this supplement if it has this ingredient is because you are a vegan; this would conflict with any vegan lifestyle.

Natural Orange Flavors – This is a flavor enhancer, you may see it as other natural fruit flavors. It is perfectly safe and is supposed to cover up some of the more medicinal tasting ingredients and make the drink mixture more palatable.

While many articles bemoan the practice of using natural oils and flavorings the essence of these ingredients come from whole food sources. As long as you are not consuming an inordinate amount of anything flavored with these substances you should be just fine. It turns out that even orange juice; even those brands that claim freshly squeezed use natural flavor enhancements in order to maintain the flavor.

There is a lot of clinical evidence that does seem to support this ingredient is safe. Just think of the many millions of people who wake up each morning and have a glass of orange juice, they seem to be doing just fine.

Citric Acid – This is used to preserve the flavor of foods and drinks. If you are drinking a supplement, probably a pre-workout drink, then you will see this ingredient listed. For many years this has been used to help flavor and preserve food. Typically, you will see that this is a white powder in its most basic form, so if you are using any sort of powdered drink then this very well may be part of the base for that drink.

Those that are allergic to orange juice or other fruit juices should avoid consuming this ingredient. There are alternatives, but not many. The whole supplementation industry uses this as one of its staple ingredients.

Carrageenan Gum – This ingredient helps to gel or make the other ingredients more stable, essentially this is a binder in any powdered drink. You can even find this on some of the shelves in the natural food stores; this is an alternative cooking ingredient for those that suffer from lower intestinal issues such as crones’ disease.

Currently this ingredient is one you can find globally, and that is not said often in any of the supplementation industry. Since this has undergone many years of clinical studies it is pretty safe to use and can be consumed on a regular basis by most people with little to no side effects.

Creatine Monohydrate – Creatine is a substance you will see in many supplements. In fact the monohydrate version is one that you can buy on its own and add to your own special blend in the morning or whenever you workout. The purpose of using Creatine is to help supply the body’s cells with energy from fat. Creatine occurs naturally in the body and is found often in the spinal cord as well as around many nerve endings.

The body does produce this naturally from our food and from various amino acids such as L-arginine, glycine, and L-methionine. Most of the Creatine found in the body can be produced from natural whole food sources, particularly red meat or even poultry. If you are vegan however you may be lacking in these amino acids so it may be beneficial to add this supplement to your diet to ensure proper muscle growth.

Some precautions should be known before consuming this supplement. With continual usage you can get some kidney damage, and if you already have kidney damage then this should be avoided outright. Many times these adverse effects are caused by consuming 2 to 3 times the amount the body would normally absorb during the day. To avoid any long term effects then it would be advised to cycle the use of this supplement and also to keep watch on any blood work for elevated signs of liver or kidney damage.

Tartaric acid – You can find this ingredient in many supplements. Typically this is used to help with the overall flavor profile. In fact you can add this to wine if for some reason the fermentation has caused the wine to go flat in flavor for some reason. In combination with some of the other ingredients listed you can see that the biochemists use this as a balancing ingredient in order to make the drink or supplement better tasting.

Without the addition of this ingredient you may find that any supplement you take would be like drinking down a glass full of chalk or some sort or poor tasting vomit inducing powder.

Lecithin – This is used as an emulsifier or an ingredient that would cause any powdery drink to be fuller in flavor. Since this ingredient is fully metabolized it is very safe to use and consume and has been in many foods for several decades if not longer.

Magnesium Oxide – This is used commonly as an antacid so it may be used to help you actually tolerate some of the other ingredients in the supplement. There have been cases with several drinks that in the initial testing phases the resulting effects were so bad that medical attention had to be called. So, if you have a weak stomach this can be used to help you absorb some of the other ingredients without feeling so bloated and sick.

Lohan Fruit Extract – This is a natural flavor enhancer. Essentially it is supposed to help whatever supplement you have taste sweeter and become more palatable. Combined with some of the other ingredients this fruit extract aids in the overall digestion of the drink or supplement.

Stevia Extract – Stevia is a naturally occurring sugar substitute and its extract has been used to give a sweet flavor without adding extra calories. Since this is a naturally occurring supplement you may find that it is easily absorbed by the body and does not cause any adverse side effects, at least nothing of major concern.

Silicon Dioxide – This is a preservative ingredient. Basically it helps keep all of the other ingredients from drying out and becoming tasteless and useless. You could consider this to be sand, in fact it is called sand by many chemists and rightfully so. Perfectly safe to eat or drink and nothing to be worried about.

Acesulfame Potassium – This is a calorie free sweetener that has been used for many years. While some have claimed it can lead to cancer the evidence to support this is dubious at best for the moment. Having been on the market for 15 years the long term effects of this ingredient have yet to be discovered. Your body does not absorb this ingredient and it quickly excretes it out in the urine, but some claim that some of this remains in the cells of your colon and lower intestines.

Beta Alanine – It has been said that this can help you power through your workouts. The claim is that this will help you get more energy in order to perform better at high intensity exercises or routines. This is a naturally occurring amino acid that attaches to Histidine which is claimed to give your muscles more energy in order to perform better.

You will experience a tingling feeling, at least most experience this, and that is completely natural. In fact many pre-workout supplements have this ingredient; if they don’t, then you can buy it separately to give you that extra boost.

Creatine Nitrate – This is another version of creatine mentioned above. While some may claim that the nitrate version is better there is absolutely no evidence to support this claim. It very well could be a better version compared to the monohydrate version but there has not been any studies to tell one way or the other.

Arginine AKG – You will find arginine AKG along with creatine nitrate in many cases. The reason being is that this is claimed to help metabolize creatine nitrate. Again there is no proof of any benefit from using creatine nitrate or arginine akg so be wary of any claims of performance gains.

Niacin – This is a naturally occurring substance that our body needs. The benefit of consuming this ingredient is that it has been clinically proven to help lower cholesterol, at least the LDL. You may experience some flushing in the face and feel warm after you consume this substance. It’s not uncommon to experience some sweating roughly 45 minutes after you eat this supplement.

There are some types of niacin you can have that will not because you to sweat and be more flush in the face, and many times you will find that whatever supplement you have may use that version. After all you don’t want to continually explain to others why you may be sweating.

Just a brief list of some of the more common ingredients

The list above is just a brief list of some of the more common ingredients you will find in many supplements. Of course each one of these ingredients could merit an article on its own, and I may very well do that in the future. However, just keep in mind that you should only consume a supplement when you know you have your diet in check and you just want that extra boost.

Working out intensely can be exhausting for your body, which is why you should get enough rest and eat well. Doing otherwise will greatly hinder your results and thereby cause you to go back into your bad habits again and not experience any of the health benefits that a daily exercise habit can give you.