Tag: "Weight Loss"
Body Shaping Weight Loss Tips for the New Year
Lose weight. That’s what most of us want to do in the New Year. Personally, I think “gain health” should be the mantra, but that’s just not as snappy as telling it like it is: get rid of the extra weight through the belly, or the inches on the thighs. When we look at a [...]
4 Rules to Guide Your Calorie Consumption
”How many calories should I eat?” is probably one of the most common questions get…and the most difficult to answer. The answer, “it’s really hard to say.”Your metabolic rate, activity level and gender are a few variables that play into the equation. It’s just as important to look at what you’re eating as it is to [...]
Weight Loss Pills and Fad Diets are On the Way Out…What’s In?
A recent study published in the most recent American Journal of Preventive Medicine suggests that obese individuals can lose weight by following weight loss programs and eating less fat. A not-so-surprising result also showed that participants really didn’t lose any significant amount of weight using weight loss, fad diets, liquids or diet foods. Of the 4000+ people [...]
5 Big Weight Loss Obstacles
You’re working your tail off, but can’t seem to shake the weight? Maybe one of these five reasons is why. 1. Not Enough Protein in the Morning A low or no protein breakfast almost always means a high carb breakfast (translation: high sugar). Regardless of how many calories you think you should or should not [...]
15 Fun Ways to Burn Calories
Little do we realize, but those days when we eat a bit too much or move less than what we should can really catch up with us. Cheating our health has become commonplace with all the exceptions and excuses made. I’m all about the 80/20 rule. If you stay on top of your health and [...]
Cardio for Weight Loss: does it work?
Cardiovascular exercise is important. Period. It helps to: strengthen our heart reduce stress stimulate our creativity boost productivity keep hormones in check …but does it help to promote weight loss? Sometimes, but not always. Starting from zero If you’re starting from scratch and haven’t really done any form of purposeful activity, then yes, cardio-only activity [...]
Green Lights, Red Lights and Body Sabotage
It’s one of those days. You didn’t get the best night of sleep. You had the longest day and have no energy left. One little cookie won’t make that big of a difference. You cut your workout short because you needed to [fill in the blank]. Being healthy is great – there is nothing better. [...]
Weight Loss, Eating Out and Becoming Food Conscious
If you eat out often, chances are you may have a harder time managing your weight than if you ate every meal at home. Restaurant food portions are usually out of control and as consumers, we really don’t know how much junk is actually added to our entrees. I have a little good news for [...]
Food, Fitness and Fat Loss
Fueling your body before and after a good workout is important, but not hard to do after you get into a good routine. If you’re eating healthy foods that are right for your body type, the rest is all about timing, portions and how you choose to sweat! When are you working out? Very Early [...]
3 Tips to Lose 16 Pounds in 3 Months
Losing weight that stays off is easier than you think. Here are a few tips to lose up to 16 pounds in a few short months. Stop Eating When You’re Full: A lot of people continue to pick at food on the table or in the kitchen long after their stomach says, “enough!” Keep in [...]
