tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33327931726843030312011-09-02T11:13:41.537-04:00Everything Guys and Gals Should Know About Losing Weight And Keeping It OffSara Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13652990271558662165noreply@blogger.comBlogger671100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3332793172684303031.post-16066151380774821082008-01-03T18:34:00.000-05:002008-01-03T18:35:53.649-05:00

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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Holiday parties· Don't arrive too hungry. Eat some fruit or crackers prior to the party.· Try to stay away from the food/buffet table while socializing. It is difficult to eat and talk at the same time, so engaging in conversation will decrease time spent at the buffet table.· Watch alcohol intake. Alcohol consumption can stimulate overeating and add empty calories. Holiday baking· Substitute

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1. Don't Be too Tough On Yourself: When you are trying to lose weight there will be times when you will fall off your food plan and begin to eat foods you miss. When this happens you may gain a few pounds back. Make sure that you aren’t overly critical of yourself if this happens. If you cave to the temptations and eat something you should not eat, just get back to your food plan and try to avoid

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Jorge Cruise, author of the New York Times bestseller 8 Minutes in the Morning, has created a new program for people who feel they have more weight to lose than just that pesky 10 or 20 pounds. This book is written especially for plus-size men and women who want to lose 30 or more pounds and get healthy. The goal is to feel good about yourself, get fit, and improve the way your body works in just

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I can’t believe it because it’s New England, but the temperature today promises to reach 60 degrees. And it’s the end of November! So why not get out and take a walk around the park, the block, the neighborhood or the mall for a half hour or more.The US Surgeon General recommends being physically active every day for at least 30 minutes for adults or 60 minutes for children. If you carved out

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The after Thanksgiving Weekend blues can be hard to overcome if you let them get the best of you. Make it a point right now not to let that happen. Remember more holidays are right around the corner and you don't want to throw all your good efforts to this point down the drain.Take some time for yourself today and get back on track if you had a bit of a falling off these last few days. Getting

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Have a great day tomorrow and enjoy your Thanksgiving Day feast with family, friends and relatives that are fortunate enough to be a part of your life! See you again on Monday!

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The following 10 tips will help you lose weight and keep it off. 1. Don't skip breakfast. 2. Don't eat anything for at least an hour before going to bed.3. Don't snack while watching TV. 4. Skip sugary snacks…have fruit, like apples, oranges, bananas or nuts instead.5. Treat all foods the same. Don't consider carbs as 'bad' food and don't think of vegetables as 'good' food. Enjoy all foods in

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It doesn’t matter how old you are or how long you may have been a couch potato, a good exercise program will always improve your physical condition. However, it is important to begin any exercise program slowly and build it up gradually. Also important:Before beginning an exercise program, or if your mobility is limited as a result of a chronic or disabling condition, be sure to have a physical

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1. Sodium is often one major cause of high blood pressure. Try reducing your sodium intake. The recommended daily allowance for sodium is 2,400 milligrams a day in the United States. Read labels…sodium is present in most pre-packaged foods. 2. Eat less red meat. If you have to splurge, cut off most of the fat. Try eating more lean meats including chicken, turkey and fresh fish. Remember that

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When you make the decision to lose weight it is sometimes helpful to hire a weightloss coach that can provide you with guidance, new ideas and useful tools to help you along the way. You may also want to review the many Weightloss sites and programs (not fads) that may help you begin a food program (new habit) that is healthy, safe, and goal directed so that you can successfully monitor your

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Finding the motivation to eat healthy and exercise regularly is not always a simple feat. Sometimes the motivation comes in the way of a comment from a co-worker…”My you’ve gained some weight, haven’t you.” Or maybe a friend tells you aren’t looking so good anymore. Maybe one of your kids says, “You used to get into that outfit Mommie, what happened?” Could be your Doctor scares the bejabbers

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Having a Healthy Lifestyle takes more than just a thought. You definitely have to make changes and pursue new and healthy habits for your day to day living. Enabling yourself to make better food choices and adding exercise to your life is a good beginning. Lifestyle Tips:Take time everyday to focus on your wants and needs. Add some meditation and deep breathing exercises to your day. Yoga and

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Eating disorders can originate from many areas in a person's life, but most times you can pinpoint low self-esteem as the overlying issue. It is very important that you not ignore your feelings of low self worth while trying to lose weight. It is crucial to feel good about yourself in order to maintain a feeling of self-worth and continue your desire to learn new eating habits that will forever

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You're probably suffering from constipation...time to add more fiber to your day!High Fiber meals:Breakfast:Fruit (1) or fruit juice (1/2 cup); high-fiber cereal such as All-Bran or muesli (1/2 cup) with fat-free milk or yogurt (1/2 cup); wholewheat or rye bread with chunky marmalade; hot beverage with fat-free milk. Lunch:Plenty of chopped fresh vegetables, raw or cooked or made into a soup (1

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You know you are going to be a successful weight loss client if:You walk, jog, or swim…EXERCISE is a part of your DAILY life. You enjoy the exercise you do. You are an early riser and get your exercise done first thing in the morning. You don't weigh your-self every day. You have a STRONG desire to lose weight and be healthy. You are willing to do what it takes to get where you want to be. You

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HEALTHY SNACK BOX: Vegetable stir fryI absolutely LOVE a good stirfry and what better way to eat healthy! For those of you that might be like me and try endlessly to avoid the kitchen (prefer eating out to making your own kitchen mess) this Healthy Snack Box blog may be just the site you have been searching for. Lots of healthy and helpful recipes that make eating well a snap!

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Drink plenty of water or other calorie-free beverages. It isn’t unusal to confuse thirst with hunger, so you can end up eating extra calories when an ice-cold glass of water is really what you need.Think about what you can add to your diet, not what you should take away. Start by focusing on getting the recommended 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. You will be less likely to

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I am always suspect of 'weightloss companies' that sell their own food and supplements. It's not to say that they don't work because I know many people that have found success through these groups. However, there are just as many that do not. The main factor in losing weight is learning how to eat and what to eat and how much to eat. It is all about YOU finding the right combination of good

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Well it's no secret that most "diet plans" suggest you cut calories. And although that may appear to be a simple matter it is NOT that simple for thousands of overweight Americans. It seems that the government is going to step in (as they did with smoking) to help consumers curb their excess calorie intake. Some people don't like this BIG Brother method, but you must admit that it is difficult

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I'm sure this post will resonate with those of you that have successfully and even those who have NOT so successfully lost weight over the years. How many times have you been approached by someone that has asked, "Wow, are you losing weight, you're looking really good lately." WHAT THE HECK, did they think you weren't looking so good before is what starts swirling around in your head.Ignore your

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Are you thinking about dieting once again!!???!! Please STOP now! Stop thinking about dieting (dieting is an awful word). Diets lie, they entice us with promises of quick weight loss, but it doesn't last...and many times you will gain back more than you lose. On top of that, focusing on quick weight loss can lead to unhealthy eating habits and very short term success. While most diets produce

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Here's a fast, healthy breakfast...best thought of as the Cereal "Sundae"A bowl of fiber-rich bran flakes (about 1 1/2 cups) with 8 ounces of low-fat milk is nearly the perfect breakfast. Make it portable by replacing the milk with lemon or vanilla yogurt and mixing it in a to-go container. Increase the fiber and vitamins by adding 1/4 cup of nuts or fresh or dried fruit, such as chopped pecans

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Here are the FACTS: Fact #1 – There is NO best weight loss program. Losing weight is all about eating well and staying fit. Each person has to find the combination of these 2 to make their weight loss happen.Fact #2 – There is NO way to turn fat into muscle. Fact #3 - There is NO way you can ‘spot’ reduce. Spot reduction ads are lies.Fact #4 – There is NO way you can lose weight FAST and keep

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The supermarket experience is one BIG temptation entices us to buy this, and try that. But it can be the undoing to your weightloss plan unless you are very strong willed and savvy enough to ignore all the temptations (or the food police are shopping along with you). So, how do you survive the temptations of your food-shopping trip? Never shop when hungry. ALL food looks good when you are hungry

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Cholesterol can be found in all foods that come from animal sources. There are two primary forms of cholesterol; low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL). LDL cholesterol is considered the bad cholesterol because its primary purpose is to provide cholesterol to the cells. As the LDL is transported through the blood stream it drops off ‘bad cholesterol’ along the way,

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I know it might seem like a pain in the neck, but weighing and measuring your food actually is one of the best ways to initially stay on top of what and how much you are eating (along with your food journal ). Best measuring tools to keep in the kitchen...Best tool for measuring protein...fish, meat, poultry...the SCALEYou can find a good scale in almost any kitchen utensil shop as well as in the

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Everyday is a busy one. It can keep most of us wondering when we can possibly find time to ourselves, let alone try to imagine what we are going to plan for daily meals in order to lose weight and stay fit. So one of the best tips in the way of advice that I can give you is to suggest that you start with your kitchen...is it organized or do you spend enormous amounts of time looking for utensils

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Incorporate circuit training into your fitness routine for a surefire way to reach the next level of endurance, strength and weight loss. Instead of spending 30-60 minutes doing aerobics and another 30-60 minutes doing strength training, combine the two for a more robust workout. Take the boredom out of your routine by spending five minutes on aerobics (standard machines such as treadmill, stair

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Yes, Yes, Yes… it is possible to gain weight by consuming too many fattening drinks! You must know what you are drinking in order to avoid unwanted calories. For Instance: * Root Beer 12 oz. can = 180 calories * Starbucks Caramel Mocha Whip 16 oz. = 470 calories * Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Creme Whip 16 oz. = 500 calories * Coca-Cola 32 oz. (fast food size cup) = 310 calories * Orange Juice 10 oz.

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I hear so many people complain that there just isn't enough time in the day for them to doing ANY sort of exercise. I don't understand 'no time' because if the desire is there you could possibly find 15 minutes a day to do something! Exercise is a mind set...it really is.Have limited time...maybe stair climbing with real stairs would work.To add strength to leg muscles and get a cardiovascular

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It's seems as though summer has finally ended! Here in New England anyway. Leaves are beginning to change color and 80 degrees seems like a distant memory. Gone is the favorite fruit of summer...the watermelon. That's not to say you can't find watermelon throughout the year, but for some reason watermelon just comes to mind in the warm, dog days of summer. Every barbecue and beach party I

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I spent the better part of the day today reviewing other people's BLOG musings and I must admit there are alot of people out there doing the same thing. So is it any wonder so many people are suffering from the "internet weight gain syndrome." Time to pay attention to the time we sit without movement...not good for the muscles, not good for the blood flow! Say "NO" to not moving all day. I

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Wouldn't it be great if you could have a big, fat, juicy hamburger and not feel guilty? Wouldn't it feel good to have it for lunch and know that you are not totally ignoring the right way to eat! Well, it seems as though that might be on the horizon. There is always someone looking to develop better versions of our favorite foods so that we can enjoy eating 'poorly' once in a while and still

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1. Do you stop your efforts to lose weight family and friends don’t show excitement or tempt you to eat “just one” … Remember, YOU are in charge of what you put in your mouth 2. Do you know when you are being sabotaged? For instance…you go shopping with friends and they decide to visit the ice cream counter…or you're having dinner with the family and your mother keeps asking you to have more (

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Get in the habit of increasing your blood flow with some type of physical activity every day. The possibilities are endless. Add resistance exercises at least 3 times a week. Think compound exercises. Think major muscle groups. Think push pull. The pushing motion works your shoulders, chest and triceps. Pulling activities work your back and biceps. Shoot for intensity vs. time on station. Not

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Yahoo, bring on the music! Remember back in the day when Hoola Hoops were all the rage. Remember all the fun you had? Well you aren’t too old to master the Hoola Hoop again today. The Hoola Hoop is fun, it knows no age limits and it’s a wonderful workout! You can swing right back into hoola hooping and it’s so beneficial (healthwise) once you can actually keep the hoop above knee level! Using a

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For those women struggling to lose weight …those women that could use more help in the way of alternating their habits and lifestyle, the beautiful mountainsides of Vermont may be just what you are looking for. Clearly a getaway offering a chance to alter habits, Green Mountain at Fox Run is a women-only healthy weight loss program, that, for the past three decades, has helped thousands of women

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Best time of day to exerciseEarly morning because it jump starts your metabolism. (Any time of the day is better than NOT at all)Best time of the day to eat (if you must) junk foodFirst thing in the morning when your body needs calories to get out of starvation mode. The best time of day to eat any type of sugar or starchy carb is in the morning right before a long cardio or circuit training

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Many 'low carb or high protein' diets, such as the Atkins Diet recommend cutting way down on carbohydrates and eating mucho protein. Although I firmly believe protein is vital to proper nutrition...so are carbs... and putting too much emphasis on either one leads to rapid, and sadly, temporary weight loss!Also good to remember… carbohydrates are essential for supplying energy and water to the

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So the story goes…An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Goodness, if it were so easy! But having several fruit servings a day will definitely increase the nutrients you are ingesting. Apples are an easy to grab fruit source that can be eaten just about anywhere, and there are so many varieties to choose from that it would be almost impossible to suggest that you can’t find one you like.Apples

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It's no secret that fruits and vegetables are good for your overall health. Unfortunately many people think they don't like them or just don't eat enough of them. Others actually GROW their own! I'm somewhere in the middle. I spent years hating cauliflower and broccoli (don't ask me, I don't know) and then in my mid-thirties I was invited to dinner at someone's house and was "forced" to eat

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I am always looking for better ways to share health hints with my readers and although I post daily (sometimes I miss the weekends)I am sure there is always a topic or two I might miss, so with that in mind....Last week I added a new link to my BLOG. You can view it in the right hand column of my blogs. It's a new item, called From The Blogosphere and I am hopeful it will give you a chance to

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Losing weight can be difficult, even for those people that are truly motivated. As we age it seems to get even more difficult to maintain a weight that is good for us and our health. More people need to look to eating foods that supply the proper nutritional value without resorting to supplements that they may only take once in awhile or tire of taking after only a few weeks. Check out this

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We all want to feel good and function well throughout the day, so why is it that by mid-afternoon we are feeling like "do-do?"In a nut-shell, we need our blood sugar levels to remain steady and in a healthy range to avoid the mid-afternoon slump that most of us experience at one time or another during our waking hours. If your sugar levels get too high or too low you start feeling tired, ready

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FIRST SECRETThere is only one kind of exercise. ONLY ONE! Yessiree, there is ONLY ONE kind of exercise and that is…the kind you DO!This Is Why….You MUST choose a form of exercise you enjoy doing. Focus on MAKING EXERCISE FUN.If you enjoy dancing, then spend 15 minutes dancing (with yourself if you must). Shake a leg, have a laugh!You do not need to spend tons of $$$$ on a gym membership!SECOND

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Many people nearing their weightloss goal think they are still following a good food plan and do not realize that they may have been adding those “little extras” that could be causing a problem. Look at your 'invisible' extras – a second or third handful of nuts, an extra helping of pasta, that piece of cake that looked so small it couldn't possibly do any harm, the kids leftovers, the cookies or

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Many of my clients use treadmills, especially in the cold, winter months of New England weather! The problem they come up against is the boredom of doing the same thing daily. They also complain of not being challenged, and many of them do not want to move into "running."So my suggestions to them are as follows:Change your "walking venue" every now and again. Visit your local indoor mall early

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I am always looking for ways to share health hints with my readers and although I post daily I am sure there is always a topic or two that my readers think I may have missed, so with that in mind....I have added a new link to my BLOG. You can view it in the right hand column of my blogs. It's a new item, called From The Blogosphere and I am hopeful it will give you a chance to view other

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Why, Why, Why???This is the big question you must ask yourself.And if you don't have an answer, you're dead in the water.My point…losing weight means change.In particular, it means changing your EATING HABITS.And this isn't always easy, because most people are not fond of change.So, in order to SUCCEED, you need something to help you OVERCOME your resistance to change.You need an INCENTIVE.With a

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I know, I know ….you can’t let a day go by without having some form of sugar throughout the day! And since at this point, everyone has a different opinion as to whether sugars, also known as fructose are good, bad or indifferent to your health, the best advice I can offer would be to follow the "Everything in moderation" motto.Tips for cutting down your sweetener consumptionDrink lots of water.

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I’m sure you know exactly what to do…its just a matter of starting. 1. Ignore the quick fix, and the fads2. Knowledge is power…read up on what foods constitute good nutrition3. Don’t go overboard…start slowly so you stay on your plan4. If it’s stress that is holding you back…take the time to deal with the issue that is causing you stress …then try adding better food choices to your daily food

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Yes, yes…strength training does help to build fat burning muscle. But it has also led to many people over-doing their protein supplements. Increasing your protein intake will help build muscle and maintain that muscle while you’re burning off fat, however, it is important to adjust your protein intake to your activity level or any excess will be stored as fat. If you work out regularly, and

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Eat your vegetables! Didn’t you just hate to hear your parents say that! Don’t you wish you had listened! In any event, it is never too late to start. And although I am not crazy about using supplements, I would suggest that if you do not eat vegetables or fruits of any kind that you begin researching a product that will adequately supplement the vitamins you are missing out on by NOT eating

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Lots of people ask me about drinking alcohol while they are trying to lose weight. Many comments are similar to this, “If I can’t drink I guess I’ll have to live with my weight the way it is.”Whew…that my friend is a loaded statement!So let me say this: First, I would have to take a look at how overweight you actually are and second, how much you actually drink (as far as alcohol goes)In the

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Well in a word, YES.Although exercise may not have an immediate direct effect on weight loss it does have a huge indirect effect, which becomes more noticeable with time. In fact, sometimes when first adding exercise to your daily plan it may cause a very slight gain in weight.It does not matter what type of physical activity you perform: sports, weights, household chores, yard work, or

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You body's gotta get sleep. If you aren’t getting enough sleep your body will not function properly. A lack of sleep can "mess with" the body's metabolism and change hormone levels. In fact, higher levels of insulin, which have been linked to a lack of sleep, can make losing weight more difficult. Even when our hormone levels are good, a lack of sleep can affect behavior and make losing weight

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There's alot of talk today about supplements and diet foods and whether they truly are helpful aids in reducing unwanted pounds. Most supplements and pre-packaged diet foods are just that...supplements to REAL food. If dieters took the time to read the fine print or pay attention to HOW they were losing weight, they would recognize that they can in fact drop unwanted excess just by eating real

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You can thank all the “diet fad people” for all the frenzie and mis-information about eating carbs!The fact of the matter is that carbs fall into these three categories: 1.GOOD Carbs; fruits, vegetables, and high fiber products2.FAIR to MIDLAND Carbs: whole grain breads, whole grain cereals, potatoes, rice, pasta, and low-fat yogurt3.BAD Carbs: cookies, donuts, soft drinks, processed crackers,

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FACT: Just because you exercise does not mean you can go wild when you eat. You must still pay attention to portion size and the kinds of food you are eating if you want to lose weight. And although it is true that strength training will build your fat burning muscle and boost your metabolism, it does not mean you can go ALL OUT and eat everything in sight! You may also want to think about

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Many diet products and programs offer a quick, short-term fix, but there is no "quick-fix" for weight loss. When investigating weight loss products or programs, beware of high costs, pressure to buy special foods or pills, and fraudulent claims. More than 40 million Americans go on a diet each year, and only 5 percent of them keep the weight they lose off…they continually struggle to find an

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