Losing weight and keeping it off isn’t as much about defeating challenges as it is taking advantages of opportunities. You read that right. I’m an opportunist. I don’t dwell on my challenges. I know what they are and I know what they can do and they’ll never go away. Why should I waste my time […]
The harder you work out the better your weight loss progress will be. (true) (false) If you’re healthy enough to work out, a really hard work out can only make you healthier. (true) (false) The correct answer to these questions may surprise you. It’s false. Working out hard puts your body under a lot of stress. […]
In this modern world with high tech devices and cutting edge technology and research, sometimes going “old school” can yield surprising results. Here are 5 old school tips that really work. 1. Plan your meals and snacks for the day. I know this sounds boring and time-consuming all at the same time. Instead of thinking […]
I love to dine out. I am maintaining a 40 pound weight loss (give or take) for 26 years. I can do both – dine out and maintain my loss, but not without a lot of effort. The challenges of managing my weight and restaurant eating are many. Here is a partial list of challenges […]
It’s a growing trend in weight loss to give up monitoring food and counting calories in favor of technology. Wearable devices that track physical activity, heart rate, sleep patterns and more are used to lose weight. The question is, “does it work?” In a one word answer – No. One word answers, however, overlook the […]
There is no need to waste your time reading a long-winded introduction. I’ll get right to the two steps and include the information you need to convince you why these 2 steps work. Step 1. Write down what you eat. Be specific and accurate. I know it is a bother to write it down but […]
The other day a member shared her weight loss challenge with the group. She said that there are people, 2 in particular, in her life that are making her mad. We understood her frustration. She described scenarios that are too familiar. There was almost nobody in the meeting who didn’t have a similar frustration. Losing weight […]
Hot, hazy summer days were made for ice cream. Are some ice creams are healthier than others? Stop looking for “healthy ice cream” right now. Ice cream is a treat, not a staple of a healthy food plan and it should be treated as such. Instead of wasting time and calories searching for the healthiest […]
Holistic weight loss is a confusing concept to many. To clear things up, it’s not holy weight loss. It’s not a Christian, or any other denominational, way to lose weight. There’s no praying to make me thinner or deliver me from the sinful temptations of bad food. It’s no guilt weight loss. In fact, it’s […]
Spring is here and it will soon be summer. Maybe you’ve been through multiple seasonal weight loss efforts only to end in disappointment and failure every time. Your disappointment and failure isn’t a sign that weighing less will never be a reality for you. It’s a sign that you need to shift your mindset. What’s […]
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