For the last several months I have been writing for 3 BLOGS and although I enjoy it immensely I feel that concentrating on one blog that will be connected to my website should do the trick. Keeping one blog instead of three will allow me more time to respond to those people that do leave comments and give me more time to work with my clients.
I am confident you will find the Weightloss Worriers blog as interesting as you found this one!
And remember: The hardest part about starting new habits is sticking with it and being consistent with your new, healthier food plan. One of the best ways to stick with your new food habits is to develop goals. This is why you need to understand “why” you want to lose weight. Find your reason for losing weight and write it down. Place it somewhere that you can view it everyday, so you can be reminded of your goal. This will help you stay on track. Take the time to click over and visit my website No More Weightloss Worries, and my blog Weightloss Worriers.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Better Weightloss in 2008
If your goals for the New Year include a healthier new you, then the best approach is to bring new food into your life. Swearing off fast food and decadent desserts for the rest of your life is not going to work. So resolve to make gradual food and lifestyle changes that you can live with. By the end of 2008, you might be pleasantly surprised to find you don't have to lose weight in 2009!
Dessert
If you are out to eat and you know you are going to want dessert… plan to order it FIRST. Then plan the rest of your meal around the dessert you have been craving. If you know you've just got to have the chocolate cheesecake or coconut pie with cream, then you'll plan NOT to have an appetizer…the fried calamari or the creamy New England clam chowder can wait for your next night (or lunch) out.
Journal/Diary
A food diary or journal can help you keep track of what you eat. Your journal notes don't have to be exact, but do jot down the types of foods you eat, how much and sometimes indicating your mood for the day is helpful.
Cope with Cravings
You may crave crunchy foods like potato chips or nacho chips piled high with dip. Plan to substitute once in a while with crunchy fresh veggies and a low fat dip.
Savor the Flavor
You should eat slow… relax and enjoy your meals. Remember to put your fork down every so often and savor the flavors. It's quality, not quantity that counts. Sure, being satisfied is about feeling full and getting enough food, but psychological factors are involved too. So slow down, and let your body and mind appreciate small portions and big taste.
Steer Clear
Steer clear when possible of artery clogging trans-fats made with hydrogenated vegetable shortening and limit intake of saturated fat found in meats and full-fat dairy products. Instead, choose the healthy fats found in olive oil, canola oil, nuts and avocados.
Fry Better
Just because the chicken is fried doesn't mean it's totally off-limits. You just don't want to cook or order fried food all the time. A fried version of a food typically adds about 100 calories per ounce. However, food fried at a higher temperature cooks faster and absorbs less fat. Cooking oils with a high smoke point…peanut oil or safflower oil, are healthier choices. If fried foods are greasy, the restaurant (or you) is not frying healthy.
Think Better Drinks
Don't forget about the liquid portion of "portion control." You can guzzle more calories than you chew if you fill the car cup holders with sugary soda or over-the-top coffee concoctions. Instead, add nutrition to your day, with calcium-rich non-fat or low-fat milk. Quench your thirst with a cup of orange juice mixed with sparkling water.
Dessert
If you are out to eat and you know you are going to want dessert… plan to order it FIRST. Then plan the rest of your meal around the dessert you have been craving. If you know you've just got to have the chocolate cheesecake or coconut pie with cream, then you'll plan NOT to have an appetizer…the fried calamari or the creamy New England clam chowder can wait for your next night (or lunch) out.
Journal/Diary
A food diary or journal can help you keep track of what you eat. Your journal notes don't have to be exact, but do jot down the types of foods you eat, how much and sometimes indicating your mood for the day is helpful.
Cope with Cravings
You may crave crunchy foods like potato chips or nacho chips piled high with dip. Plan to substitute once in a while with crunchy fresh veggies and a low fat dip.
Savor the Flavor
You should eat slow… relax and enjoy your meals. Remember to put your fork down every so often and savor the flavors. It's quality, not quantity that counts. Sure, being satisfied is about feeling full and getting enough food, but psychological factors are involved too. So slow down, and let your body and mind appreciate small portions and big taste.
Steer Clear
Steer clear when possible of artery clogging trans-fats made with hydrogenated vegetable shortening and limit intake of saturated fat found in meats and full-fat dairy products. Instead, choose the healthy fats found in olive oil, canola oil, nuts and avocados.
Fry Better
Just because the chicken is fried doesn't mean it's totally off-limits. You just don't want to cook or order fried food all the time. A fried version of a food typically adds about 100 calories per ounce. However, food fried at a higher temperature cooks faster and absorbs less fat. Cooking oils with a high smoke point…peanut oil or safflower oil, are healthier choices. If fried foods are greasy, the restaurant (or you) is not frying healthy.
Think Better Drinks
Don't forget about the liquid portion of "portion control." You can guzzle more calories than you chew if you fill the car cup holders with sugary soda or over-the-top coffee concoctions. Instead, add nutrition to your day, with calcium-rich non-fat or low-fat milk. Quench your thirst with a cup of orange juice mixed with sparkling water.
Monday, December 24, 2007
Happy Holidays
From me to you...Have the best Christmas and New Year with family and friends. I look forward to 2008 and together we will work to bring new healthy habits to your life and weightloss journey. See you January 1st, 2008!
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Brain Foods = Better Health
Complex carbohydrates are good for you because they are digested much slower than simple carbs (loaded with glucose and sugars) and are usually packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Not only are they good for your health and food plan, but it is said they are good for your brain power too!
Some good health and brain foods include:
avocados
bananas
broccoli
brown rice
cantaloupe
chicken
eggs
flaxseed oil
legumes
oatmeal
omega 3 fatty acids which can be found in cod liver oil and krill oil
oranges
peanut butter
peas
romaine lettuce
salmon
spinach
And if you are serious about keeping your brain working at peak performance, you should avoid the large amounts of sugar that are often found in most simple carbs... soft drinks, cakes, chocolate and other refined foods.
Some good health and brain foods include:
avocados
bananas
broccoli
brown rice
cantaloupe
chicken
eggs
flaxseed oil
legumes
oatmeal
omega 3 fatty acids which can be found in cod liver oil and krill oil
oranges
peanut butter
peas
romaine lettuce
salmon
spinach
And if you are serious about keeping your brain working at peak performance, you should avoid the large amounts of sugar that are often found in most simple carbs... soft drinks, cakes, chocolate and other refined foods.
Monday, December 17, 2007
Staying Fit at Work
With all the holiday hoopla happening it can be difficult to stay focused on eating right at work. Holiday cookies and good cheer can often bring us down that wobbly path of no return.
So why not try to make it a bit easier on yourself during the holiday work weeks.
Plan your meals and snacks around the munchies you know you might be having at work. Plan to have less foods with sodium for your main meal...grap some low fat, sugarless gum when you get the urge for more than one or two tasty holiday morsels. Make sure that if you treat yourself to a dessert at work you skip one at home during dinner. Have a light salad with chicken as your topping for your at home dinner.
Stay active. Get up from your desk during the day. Take a walk during break. Take the stairs in the morning instead of the elevator. Park further away from the train in the morning so you have to walk farther before and after work.
Stay hydrated. Stick with water as your beverage of choice during the day. Skip real milk, soda, heavy juice, or flavored sports drinks. You'll be saving calories by having water and then you won't feel quilty about having a holiday treat.
Remember to have some protein for breakfast...eggs, peanut butter on whole wheat. It'll help curb your appetite and give you additional energy throughout the day.
So why not try to make it a bit easier on yourself during the holiday work weeks.
Plan your meals and snacks around the munchies you know you might be having at work. Plan to have less foods with sodium for your main meal...grap some low fat, sugarless gum when you get the urge for more than one or two tasty holiday morsels. Make sure that if you treat yourself to a dessert at work you skip one at home during dinner. Have a light salad with chicken as your topping for your at home dinner.
Stay active. Get up from your desk during the day. Take a walk during break. Take the stairs in the morning instead of the elevator. Park further away from the train in the morning so you have to walk farther before and after work.
Stay hydrated. Stick with water as your beverage of choice during the day. Skip real milk, soda, heavy juice, or flavored sports drinks. You'll be saving calories by having water and then you won't feel quilty about having a holiday treat.
Remember to have some protein for breakfast...eggs, peanut butter on whole wheat. It'll help curb your appetite and give you additional energy throughout the day.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Winter Workouts = Less Weight Gain
OK, so it’s not as much fun to exercise in the cold months of winter, as it is in the balmy summer months. Most of us want to stay indoors if it is cold and raining or snowing. And because of this decrease in physical activity people gain weight over the winter.
So, now that you have agreed that you are probably much less active in the winter it’s time to do something about it. If you can’t face going for walks in the cold, snow or rain, try walking at the mall or join an exercise class or dance class for the winter months.
Winter is also an ideal time to do home workouts. Invest in some instruction tapes at your local bookstore. Then there is always the slimmmm possibility of going for a brisk walk when the sun is shining and the streets are clear. Come on…TRY IT…After 15 minutes you will feel as toasty as can be.
So get physical this winter to prevent yourself from expanding…and you’ll see a relief from the winter doldrums as well!
So, now that you have agreed that you are probably much less active in the winter it’s time to do something about it. If you can’t face going for walks in the cold, snow or rain, try walking at the mall or join an exercise class or dance class for the winter months.
Winter is also an ideal time to do home workouts. Invest in some instruction tapes at your local bookstore. Then there is always the slimmmm possibility of going for a brisk walk when the sun is shining and the streets are clear. Come on…TRY IT…After 15 minutes you will feel as toasty as can be.
So get physical this winter to prevent yourself from expanding…and you’ll see a relief from the winter doldrums as well!
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Walking Is Good For You
Walking can be the best exercise if you are hoping to increase your stagnant metabolism and lose weight. So many times the "dieter" runs to the nearest gym or fitness center only to find out that they hate being indoors. There is no reason you can't take a walk outside during the winter months. Just make sure you are dressed for whatever weather your particular area is experiencing! Walking in uncomfortable gear is the fastest way to end a walk!
Try visiting this web page for some more tips on where to walk. The woman who manages this web page has the right idea!
Try visiting this web page for some more tips on where to walk. The woman who manages this web page has the right idea!
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