tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73041397729683700922011-08-31T09:55:12.280-04:00This site is geared to anyone that has ever worried about being over-weight and wants to connect with like minded individuals for support and weightloss advice. REAL food, NO weightloss gimmics or supplements you don't really need!Sara Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13652990271558662165noreply@blogger.comBlogger1981100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7304139772968370092.post-26357863420028921542008-09-30T16:30:00.002-04:002008-09-30T16:32:53.249-04:00

Hi Everyone...I wanted to let all my loyal followers know that I will be discontinuing this blog for an extended period of time. Many opportunities have come my way and I am traveling quite extensively so unfortunately I am unable to keep this blog, my Tips Bulletin and a website operating effectively. I want to thank all of you for your support and if in the future I start my BLOG up again I

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The most common mistake people do wrong when changing their weight loss lifestyle is trying to quit all the old habits cold turkey and scheduling too much exercise...more is NOT necessarily better when trying to lose weight. Moderate levels of exercise is what you want to start with. Nobody can go from ground zero to top shape and condition overnight. It just can't be done.Patience and

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The single most important "secret" to keep in mind for successful long-term weight loss is a healthy food plan combined with a meaningful lifestyle that you can maintain for the rest of your life. This certainly appears simple…so why do we make it harder than it should be!Did you know that the true meaning of a ‘diet’ (I like referring to it as a “food plan”) is simply knowing and choosing what

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Hi Everyone...just a note to let you know I will not be posting this week thru to next Wednesday as I am away at my son's wedding. This is the first family wedding and I am excited and a bit anxious about it all. Have a great week yourself and I'll be back with more tidbits soon!

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Walking pace or speed varies depending on stride length, terrain or walking surface, and even your physical condition, age and sex. Remember that your personal situation does affect your speed. But…as far as average speed for walking goes…here are some guidelines.For the most part women walk about 3 miles an hour…which is approximately 20 minutes per mile. At this pace, you should be able to

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Don’t Speed Through RepsIt is not true that the faster you workout the faster you’ll see results. Actually, the slower you lift and lower the weight the harder your muscles work and the more muscle you build (remember that the more muscle you have the more calories you burn). The best way to slow down is to count 2 seconds while lifting and 2 seconds while lowering. If you want to get even better

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Here is some basic nutrition advice that is easy to follow. First and foremost…In order to achieve good nutrition you need to eat a balanced diet.Eat breakfast. When you eat breakfast, your metabolism kicks in. The longer you go without eating the slower your metabolism gets. So, if you are one of those that waits until you are starving to eat and overload with carbohydrates KNOW THIS; your body

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Portion Control…Portion control and healthy choices are important for better results Quick Workouts…The more calories you burn with daily activity the faster you see results from your quick workouts.Attitude Counts…Attitude has a lot to do with weightloss success; so stop getting wrapped up in negativity and self-defeating behavior. Reward Yourself…Whether it’s lack of motivation, lack of time,

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Yes, it’s true…Our parents set the standard for us when it came to our nutritional habits. If our parents and their parents and so on and so on had had more knowledge about nutrition and how to lead a healthy lifestyle we wouldn't have the obesity problems we are having today. So, it’s time to take charge of your own health and your own lifestyle…starting today!Educate Your FamilyLearn how to

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The key to healthy eating is to find ways to insure you are eating foods that are good for you until it becomes a habit or a new way of life for you. One great way to do this is to let family and friends know about your plans and ask them to check in with you every once in a while. Positive encouragement from loved ones and knowing that they will hold you accountable is a great way to motivate

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For many of us, stretching is like brushing our teeth. We know we should but we don't. Most of the time, we just end up thinking about doing it. Which is a shame, because stretching – if done right – is good for us. When you exercise, your muscles contract and relax, contract and relax. The repeated contraction can lead to shortening up of the muscles. Stretching helps prevent this. Many injuries

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1. Expect the "up's and down's". There will be many tempting goodies that may lead you down the wrong path: cakes, donuts, fast foods etc. Be aware and try to resist giving in to unhealthy temptations. But if you do cave...don’t panic...just cheat in moderation.2. Fat in moderate amounts is vital to our well-being. Butter, margarine, oil and cream are all fats. Fats are categorized as saturated

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1) Reverse Crunch - knees bent, hands placed beside your hips flat on the floor, bring your knees towards your chin while exhaling. Your hips should come off the floor and slowly lower your feet to just above floor level. Do 15-20 reps. 2) Side (Plank) Bridge - lie on your side so that your body is rigid and straight. Lift and hold yourself up so that the only contact points on the floor are your

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Yes… family, friends, jobs, and other activities can take away from the time we allot ourselves to exercise. But, you have to ask yourself why your weight loss goals are important to you and then make the time! Remember, ANY physical activity is a good starting point. You don't have to join a gym and spend hours working out everyday…a daily walk is good because it gets you moving and raises your

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For many, the fast track for weightloss is the diet pill. Don't let this be SO for you!Diet pills can be very appealing because they are supposed to make the weight-loss process faster and easier by curbing your appetite or boosting your metabolism. Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of safeguards in place to ensure these pills will fulfill all the promises they make. Unlike prescription

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The importance of getting enough sleep can't be repeated enough!The body releases a lot of essential hormones for muscle recovery and muscle growth while we sleep. Without proper sleep, we cannot function for very long, not physically or mentally. Our body is depleted of important nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, if we are sleep deprived.Bodily growth and repair only occur during rest or

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Yes, I know it’s important that you drop the extra weight and you'll do just about anything to do it. But sometimes you make “diet” mistakes that will cost you months to fix. Below are 5 mistakes you want to avoid.1. Don’t jump head first into a drastic diet!Change a couple of things at a time; and slowly. Start by committing to three workouts a week and working on a couple of food issues at a

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Walking and/or running can be great exercise…just make sure you adhere to most of the following!Warm-up and stretch before you start running. Stretch again after your run. In the summer months try to walk/run in the early morning or evening to avoid heat stroke.Avoid walking/running at night or in high traffic areas.Try to walk/run on clear, smooth, even surfaces. Walking/running up-hill

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You probably already know why you should be working out but it can be difficult to make it a habit. Study the list below and pick out the reasons that fit your situation or add some of your own and GET TO IT!!! (exercising that is) 1. Burn calories2. Increase your metabolism3. Lose weight 4. Lower your body fat5. Get stronger6. Prevent weight gain7. Build muscle 8. Increase endurance & stamina9.

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We all complain that we can’t find the time for exercise. And, in our overscheduled lives, it can be difficult to carve out time for things like exercise and eating right. But, YOU must take care of yourself before you can truly take care of other people, other things, and other obligations in your life. So it is not a matter of “finding time” to exercise, it is, rather, “making time” to exercise

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I have been saying this for awhile:It's not WHERE you eat, but WHAT you eat...that matters! Click HereHealthy foods = Healthy people!

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Nope, no one is going to rescue you and take you away to THAT weightloss place!Why is it that people trying to lose weight are always looking for that “magic solution”? Everyone is looking for a short cut. Plus, there is a multi-billion dollar industry providing absurd and false solutions to the world's weight problem and many people seem willing to believe it and try every concoction in order to

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Many of us are soooo preoccupied with work, kids, husbands, friends, etc; that the idea of going to the gym to lift weights and/or run on a treadmill seems like a waste of our precious little “self” time. Fortunately, there are several weight loss tips that work even for those of us who can't seem to find any time to get healthy. Everything is fast paced nowadays. So lucky for us you can be

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You know…it is really a lot easier to lose weight than you think. Many ‘health food sellers’ would like to scare you into purchasing all kinds of unneeded ‘stuff’, but just paying attention to what you eat and adding some “movement” (better known as exercise) to your day will do the trick.Look, do you and your friends have burgers and French fries for lunch everyday? How about ice cream or a

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Trying new workouts can help motivate you and make you work muscles you forgot you had. Mix indoor and outdoor activities so you get fresh air and a break from the crowded gym. Exercise can lose effectiveness when our bodies become conditioned to our exercise routines. By changing the activities we do, we can involve all of our muscles. If we vary our routines, we can start to see better and

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A successful fitness plan is about change and change can be difficult for many of us. If you’re just starting your new fitness program you may be tempted to give up before your hard work shows visible improvements. But don’t!!! Changes ARE taking place. The minute you decide to work on a healthier lifestyle, change is taking place … it’s just more mental than physical. And from the very first

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Everyonce in a while, someone comes forward to right the wrongs of the "diet and exercise industry myths." Take the time to review this article ...it'll give you a greater perspective on the need to purchase 'replenishing products and supplements' that are overwhelmingly advertised as the best and only way to go! (which by the way, is FALSE!)

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Did you know that the type of foods you eat can play an important role in your body fat percentage. If you are trying to lose some of those extra, unwanted pounds, the first foods you should cut out of your food plan are those high in simple carbohydrates or sugars. They digest quickly but leave you feeling hungry again soon after you eat! Because they are so quickly digested, they raise your

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A good food plan relies heavily on eating plenty of natural foods, which consists of fiber, lean fat, protein and healthy carbohydrates during the day - which will reduce the risk of carvings. The point here is, you reduce the cravings, you will shrink your stomach fat. So when you decide to put together a GOOD food plan, keep in mind the following: 1. Focus on 1 Day at a Time: Think about your

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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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Are your friends supportive of your attempts to lose weight? Maybe they start out supportive, and then become negative…maybe even hostile. Some of your friends may be negative from the start.It seems that our men-friends are usually much more supportive and positive than our women-friends....go figure???YOU CHANGE When you lose weight, you change. “WHY?” Because...You look better.You feel

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Making healthy tasty meals that support your food plan doesn't have to be time consuming, complicated, or boring. You can find several cookbooks that will show you how to put together nutritious, delicious meals in no time. Shopping for healthy foods may seem overwhelming too… so here’s a starter list to help you begin. - Whole grain bread (wheat, oat, etc.)- Fresh or frozen fruit (fresh is best,

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One of the best low impact resistance workouts is water aerobics…even if you can't swim you can enjoy exercising in the water. The thing I enjoy most about water exercise is that you can get a great workout with minimal impact on your joints...so if you have a history of knee problems this is the right exercise for you! And if you are starting to age…this is also a graceful exercise that will

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TOO much weightloss advice, diet plans, pills and tips can side-track even the most unwavering participant…Keep on track with the 6 legitimate tips stated below!FACT #1: Be PositiveFACT #2: Exercise More FACT #3: Eliminate Sodas and sweet fizzy drinks FACT #4: DRINK waterFACT #5: Have a good food planFACT #6: Make new healthy habits that will last a life-timeYour ‘emotional’ state is very

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Why Eat Apples?Apples contain vitamin C – more so in green apples than in red ones Apples can reduce blood cholesterol levels Apples can counter constipation Apples help with joint problems Apples are helpful in warding off diseases Apples are a fruit…and you should be eating two to three fruits a day!Be careful if you opt for apple juice over a raw apple as too much apple juice is not good for

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1. TunaTuna, and other fatty, dark-skinned fish…Fatty fish contains omega-3 fatty acids, which help to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. 2. Eggs For as little as 75 calories, an egg provides 12% of the daily recommended value for protein, as well as a wide variety of other nutrients such as vitamin A, B6, B12, D, folate, iron, phosphorous and zinc. 3. BeansBaked

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Why is it we crave a juicy hamburger or ‘loaded’ pizza instead of a salad with low-fat dressing? Well, for one the burger usually tastes better and yes, it is higher in calories, and most likely you used too much salt for taste.Most people trying to lose weight make the mistake of cutting out ALL fat, sugar and salt from their diet. They cut out the taste by cutting out almost ALL the fat, which

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The best way to healthy weight loss is not eating less but eating smart. Weight loss is not magic and it requires a lot of patience and effort. You did not gain the excess weight overnight and it is not possible to lose stubborn fat in a week. Thousands of people around the world search for the quick fix and imaginary magic pills to help them lose weight fast, but you should keep in mind that

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Staying fit is as easy or as difficult as you want to make it. Think about the entire family taking up a sport such as mountain biking, swimming, roller blading, walking or tennis…all offer the chance to begin a new hobby that will encourage better health and fitness in your family. Be aware of pre-existing conditions…If you are concerned about physical activity and the effect it may have on you

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You CAN lose weight…but only after you REMOVE the “diet industry fiction” from your weightloss plan!I have clients that have tried forever to lose weight with little or no success until they eliminated their “dieting” techniques. And by “dieting technique” I mean they got rid of the “diets” that have failed them in the past. Every “diet” has rules…whoever invented that diet made the rules. And

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We all know that being overweight can put you at risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and hypertension as well as other not so good ailments. Getting down to a healthy weight will help prevent and control some of these problems.Unfortunately many “lose weight quick” programs do not provide lasting results. Quick fixes that involve diet drinks, foods, supplements or pills do not work forever…

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Negative Thoughts 1. Are unfortunately familiar to us. 2. Make us feel a lack of control and cause us to start thinking about ways to be in control. 3. Make us feel sorry for ourselves. 4. Give us an excuse to procrastinate. 5. Have us looking for sympathy from others. Positive Thinking 1. Makes us feel good 2. Gives us energy. 3. Motivates us. 4. Makes us smile 5. Encourages self-confidence 6.

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Teenage food habits are not necessarily the healthiest (please review for a laugh or two), but it is safe to assume that both boys and girls will survive this stage if they eat these foods in moderation (even if it is daily) and that if they add some type of physical activity to their daily grind!Kids, including teenagers are resilient so they can get away with 'not-so-healthy' eating for a

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Why not just STOP with the failure!!!More and more people are spending hundreds of dollars every month on weight loss supplements and gimmics that claim to speed up their metabolism or help them to drop weight without any change in their eating or exercise habits. They are looking for an easy way out…easy might work for a short time, but easy without real and permanent habit changes WILL NOT!Over

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The weight loss industry bears watching. Almost everywhere you look there are lotions that claim to remove fat and cellulite from your body, pills that claim to stop the fat you ingest so you can eat anything you want, diets that claim you can lose weight without exercise and products that claim they can magically make your fat melt away. These products are misleading at best…. Myth # 1: You can

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1) Raise Your Metabolism By Eating More FACT! You are more likely to lose weight if you graze throughout the day, eating five or six small meals daily. Eating small meals frequently throughout the day also keeps your insulin levels where they belong. 2) Drink Water and Eliminate Soda. Drink less soda, even diet soda, and replace it with water. Replacing soda with water works…less calories and

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Although many factors may affect how well you lose weight, i.e. how much physical activity you do, what you eat, how much you eat and when…the most important factors are your lifestyle habits.Unrealistic expectations about how much weight you should lose every month should be put on the back burner and new healthy habits regarding fitness and food should take center stage. Consider this…one pound

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You CAN lose weight and keep it off. These 7 good health habits will help. Frequent small meals throughout the day will help curb hunger and help you to eat less. Make sure they include whole grains, beans, fresh fruits and vegetables, lean protein, and a small amount of fat. A balanced food plan is key for long-term lifestyle changes. Always eat breakfast to get your body's metabolism moving. Do

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The benefits of physical activity and exercise if you're middle age or older contribute more to your overall health and longevity than any pill or fad diet ever will. 35 through 40 is a critical period for determining whether women will remain physically active after menopause, something they definitely want to strive for because it enhances their chances of living longer. Other benefits to

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If you visit this BLOG often, you know I am always harping on everyone to eat a good breakfast. It is perhaps one of the most important facets of a good food plan. Yes, losing weight can be a hassle at first, but good eating habits are learned and once they are learned and become a habit you will see much more success in your overall weightloss. Eating a good breakfast NEEDS to be one of your

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Follow the nine tips listed below and you will increase your lean muscle mass.1.Sleep If you do not get enough sleep at night you will adversely affect the amount of energy you have for your workouts, thereby slowing down your results. Aim for eight to ten hours of sleep every night.2.Eat enough good fats Polyunsaturated and mono unsaturated fats; they contain essential fatty acids, such as omega

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This article was guest blogged and written by T.K. Robb, PureAgeless.comA diet rich in uncooked, wholesome food will be a major determining factor in your health and wellbeing as you age. Keep in mind, youth enhancing nutrients are destroyed during processing, storage and exposure to heat. It is also important to reduce your exposure to artificial additives and salt. Artificial additives,

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It’s time to say it again…DIETS DO NOT WORK. New eating habits do!!!Stop trying to find a weightloss miracle…instead try to understand what prevents you from losing weight…try to look at your own eating and lifestyle ‘mistakes.’ We all have a remarkable ability to ignore what we don’t want to face or change. So BE different…make an effort to change your lifestyle habits for the better!1. Make

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How do you burn fat, build muscle, and get six pack abs? First of all, there is no miracle exercise, machine or pill that will give you the results you are looking for. The steps are basic and all you need is some common sense. If you want to burn fat, build muscle and get strong abs …do the following! #1 - Build Lean Muscle with Multi Joint Exercises Exercise! It is an important factor for

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Losing weight is NOT rocket-science, but it does take knowledge and a desire to be thinner…it does require “habit changes.”1. Know what you eat…If you begin to understand ‘good food’ you can plan healthy meals and snacks. Learn more about high calorie foods …start eating less of them Keep a food diary…so you know what you had and how much. 2. Cut your fat intake in HALF…Half as much butter on

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It's getting to be that time of year again! Time for a spring-time self-assessment. Time to improve your health.My BEST advice:Get Outside! Get Out of the House! Your physical and emotional health will improve simply by stepping outdoors. The trees, and lawns will soon be sprouting green! The birds and a squirrel or two will be out. The sun will be warm and the sky will be BLUE!Get OUTSIDE...

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Guidelines For A Good Weightloss Plan:1. Your new weightloss plan should include all the food groups You need to include grains, fruits, vegetables and dairy in your daily consumption so you're do not miss out on essential vitamins and minerals. 2. Do NOT restrict calories too severelyMost women need a minimum of 1,800 calories daily, and men need a minimum of 2,500. If you know you are eating

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Sure we crave food...we’re hungry! We crave certain foods and drinks when we are suffering from a nutritional deficiency, i.e. red meat when you don’t have enough iron. We even crave certain foods when we are feeling emotional. Many times a craving is just a lifelong habit!We use food to self medicate because we are lonely, or sad. You may head for the sweets because it makes you feel better

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YES, it’s true I’ve been in this business of health and fitness for most of my life, and YES, even I am still shocked when I have an “A HA” moment.The last few months I have had a lot going on and thought it would be great to sit and physically rest for a few days while I was a participant at a conference. I took a few days off from exercise of any type and although the lack of movement

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It just makes NO sense to me at all! I was shocked when the voluptuous Queen Latifah became a spokesperson for Jennie Craig! Here is a woman who has always celebrated her curves. She has what appears to be a successful career in movies and as a Revlon spokesperson…so why promote a “diet company?”The Queen is a woman who has real influence on over-sized, yet healthy women and teens … Why Jenny

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If you exercise regularly you WILL lose weight faster, and you WILL be more successful at keeping it off! Exercise helps you knock out calories so that you DO lose weight. Exercise helps you so you DO NOT starve your body or slow-down your metabolism. Whether you enjoy workouts at home, at the gym, or through sports, participating in both aerobic and strength building activities on a regular

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Sometimes the "process of living" can just plain wear us down. Working and taking care of the kids; a demanding spouse or boss; running here and there for every Tom, Dick and Harry, Sally, Sue and Sam!Whatever it is that is causing you to be "sick and tired" is usually because you have made the "process of living all work and no play."If the above statements describe YOU, it's time to add some

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Trying to lose weight can seem over-whelming, but regular exercise, and some mental/emotional tools will work. Take your time to learn new eating and fitness habits and it will definitely pay off … the extra pounds will come off. Ask yourself this question, "If I lose some weight will I still be me?" Please know that being YOU and being OVERWEIGHT are NOT the same. Once YOU accept that you’ll

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Keeping a 'food journal' can be a helpful weightloss tool and it is a smart way to keep your healthy eating habits on track!Remember to keep a journal that fits your lifestyle. If you are on the road alot make sure you have a journal that is small enough to carry in your purse. If you have a tendency to be more detailed carry a larger journal in a briefcase or have it close by where it can be

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Are you always complaining of not wanting to exercise? Do you think of exercise as work??? Well, STOP !!! STOP exercising in a way that makes it feel like WORK! Find activity that makes moving FUN!!!Do you like music? Get off the couch and dance like crazy to the music you like. If you are by yourself the dancing doesn't even have to look good!Or get out with friends and GO dancing...any

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FIRST FACTThere is only ONE kind of exercise and that is…the kind you DO!This Is why it is MOST important that you find a physical activity you enjoy doing! Focus on finding a FUN EXERCISE. Do NOT spend money on a gym membership if you hate 'gym clothes and gym people'!SECOND FACTExercise is just "physical activity." Find an exercise that fits your lifestyle and make it a daily part of your

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1. Losing one to two pounds a week is realistic. Do not lose more than 2 lbs per week. Losing 10 pounds in 1 week is unhealthy and leads to yo-yoing dieting! 2. Eat at least 1000-1300 calories per day…your body needs fuel. If you eat less than your body needs, you will feel sluggish or unsatisfied. 3. Your goal should be to learn HEALTHY EATING HABITS and lose weight that you will

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If you've have decided that you want to lose weight, your next step should be to set some reasonable, reachable goals for yourself. For Instance: Lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks. Eat 500 calories less each dayAdd exercise every other dayEat 2 fruits and 2 veggies every day.Habits To Change: Skip the breakfast Egg McMuffin (300 calories)Add a bowl of oatmeal (about 180 calories), or yogurt with

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I have found that the best way to get my clients and their families ready for healthy eating is to have them introduce a few new things each month. That way, ‘food habits’ in the home change slowly and the family members don’t seem to notice as much. One or two small things at a time…say for instance…low fat peanut butter and jelly without the added sugar is easier for them to deal with than

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There is no better time than the present to alter habits: Eating better, exercising, being nicer, getting relaxed, etc. are all ways to make life more enjoyable.If you eat lots of junk foods, such as chips, and snacks or eat a fast food breakfast and lunch in the car you're going to feel sluggish and tired, throughout the day and you will definitely NOT feel like exercising when you get home.So

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A few habit changes in your day can be more beneficial than you may think. Try implementing a few from the list below. Add one change every month...small gradual habit changes are easier to stick to! 1. Add energy foods like fruits and vegetables, broth base soups, whole grains and nonfat milk to your food plan. 2. Monitor your eating when you’re out for dinner, at a party, or at the local “

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I can still hear my parents mealtime refrain of "Eat your vegetables!" My Dad actually sent us to bed if we left our veggies lanquishing on the plate. (I was sent to my room often enough.) Sometimes it just takes a while to acquire a taste for the colorful food! Yes, I am sure you are tired of hearing these statements also: "Vegetables and the vitamins they provide will strengthen your immune

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FREE time is something most of us have little of! So good meal planning with the time we do have is the best way to eat healthy and feel fit...Keep Plenty Of:Plastic storage bags or storage bowls for pre-packing healthy snacks and lunches.Fruits, such as strawberries, cantalope and other melons are easy to cut and/or store for a quick and healthy snack. Keep yogurt on hand and add that fruit for

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I know I have put alot of emphasis on 'proper exercise' this week, but I have witnessed too many people set unrealistic goals for their exercise routine, just as they set unrealistic goals to lose weight. I cannot stress enough that unrealistic goals HURT your success rate! Be patient in your attempts to "get healthy." You didn't get unhealthy overnight...you won't get super-fit overnight

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Do you think you are a failure at weightloss? Are you feeling that your efforts are inadequate? Do you link failure to your size, your weight, your figure, your body image?Do you see de-value yourself as a person? If you answered "yes" to any of the above...it's time to re-assess your weightloss methodology.Thomas Edison, while attempting to invent the electric bulb, was often quoted as saying, "

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Get in the habit of enjoying some type of physical activity at least every other day. The possibilities are endless. Workout with friends or partners, sign up for dance classes, exercise at places where groups of people are: parks, the gym, courts, and running tracks. Remember, you have to start somewhere. Just begin by getting yourself involved and moving. Basically that’s it. You can start

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Might you be one of those 'dieters' that has taken weightloss too far? I ask this question in earnest and in the hopes that you take the time to review these tips on obsession prevention if you feel you may be obsessing over your weight. Too many very nice people have let obsession take the lead in their quest to lose weight and in doing so have created a problem that can only lead to further

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On my way to writing today's post I took a short cut and strayed through several other blogs that have caught my attention over the last year. Some of them have to do with exercise and better eating habits...some have nothing at all to do with eating right, but do have alot to do with the day-to-day acts of living.I was particularly taken with one that just had me laughing and reminiscing about

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Focus on changing ONE habit per month After one month your new habit has been formed. A trigger is a reminder to perform your new habit. If you want to eat 5 or 6 mini meals a day your trigger might be setting your alarm (cell phone) to go off every 2 or 3 hours. A trigger helps condition a new pattern more consistently.Don’t try to stop an old habit without replacing it with a new and improved

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Note-Worthy Notes: Any new 'diet fad' should not be confused with a good healthy food plan...the most popular lately: the chocolate diet fad or the new cookie diet fad is NOT the way to learn new and better eating HABITS! Nearly everyone loves chocolate and although it can be healthy in moderation because it contains anti-oxidants and other compounds that are helpful...too much of a good thing is

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Most of the people attempting to lose weight that I have the opportunity to meet and speak with can be very pesimistic about their ability to drop pounds. They are doomed to 'weightloss failure', they say. I try to reassure them that failure is in the mind of the beholder...failure is just a negative term for not wanting to try again...the word failure should go the way of the word diet! I say

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Making sure you don't overeat can sometimes be difficult...portion control is NOT something parents spent alot of time teaching or enforcing (too many other issues taking up their time.)I think some of the following tips will be helpful as you look to develop new healthier eating habits.Share Your FoodSharing your food with family members or getting one meal (when you're eating out) and sharing

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By the middle of the day are you feeling like you need a nap? Many people do and it all revolves around what you eat and the way you eat.Basically, we all need our blood sugar levels to remain steady and in a healthy range to avoid the mid-afternoon slump that most of us have at one time or another during the day. If your sugar levels get too high or too low you start feeling tired, and its just

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Break down your old eating habits and build new ones.I’ve said it a thousand times…Eating poorly is just a bad habit. Out of the millions of possible meals you could eat today, you’ll most likely eat something similar to what you ate last week. The reason it’s easy to make poor food choices day after day is that the patterns for eating fast food, junk food and sweets have become YOUR habit!Take

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Let's Get Weightloss Started..... 1. Ignore the quick fix, and the diet fads2. Knowledge is power…learn more about good nutrition3. Start your new 'food plan' slowly so you stay on track4. If it’s stress that is holding you back…take the time to deal with the issue that is causing you stress …then try making better food choices to relieve some of that nasty stress5. You do NOT have to join a gym

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Many people think they are following a good food plan and do not realize that they may have been adding “little extras” that could be causing a problem. Look at your 'little extras'... a second or third handful of nuts, an extra helping of potatoes or pasta, a piece of cake that looked so small it couldn't possibly be a problem, leftovers,and/or the cookies or chips you may be eating while

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Fiction: Don't eat food from all the food groups Fact: Many fad diets emphasize eating from only one or two food groups. The truth is your body needs a balanced diet that supplies you with the all of the nutrients that will keep you healthy. Your body needs water, vitamins, a little bit of protein, a little bit of fat, minerals, energy carbohydrates, fiber, and oxygen. Eating a diet rich in

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HURRAY...it's the weekend! If you are working in the home (motherhood and/or stay at home Dads) or in an office, or both...Friday night may signal it's time to finally relax, kick up your heels and do whatever it is that "makes ya wanna smile!" This is a good time to remind yourself keep that "moderation" for all things will keep you in a healthy mode...keep an eye on the amount of alcoholic

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If you aren’t getting enough sleep your body will not function properly and you will struggle to lose weight. A lack of sleep can "mess with" the body's metabolism and change hormone levels. Even when our hormone levels are good, a lack of sleep can affect behavior and make losing weight more difficult.Being tired causes us to lack energy and we may be tempted to eat more sweets for an quick

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Portion control is most definitely a key ingredient to losing or maintain your current weight.Ways to be succesful at portion control:Use a smaller plateAvoid buffet lunches or if you do hit the buffet table, take one food serving at a time, eat it (slowly) and then go back for more if you are still hungryBuy individual servings of store bought treats. Take one out per day.Freeze individual

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When in doubt about how much, how little or what you are eating...go for a food journal! Many people scoff at the idea of a food journal, however once they start using one they are always amazed at how much or how little they actually do eat! Keeping a journal is the best way to keep track of what you are eating or not eating in the way of calories each day. Using a food journal is not something

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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. So, WHY do you want to lose? You must KNOW WHY YOU want to lose the extra pounds. It isn't good enough to know WHY everyone else wants you to lose. Take a minute or two to figure out the WHY for yourself????The WHY will help you

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It's the absolute TRUTH and a downright FACT that just because you exercise it does not mean you can go wild when you eat. Supersized portions and meals have to STOP!You must still pay attention to portion size and the kinds of food you and your family are eating if you want to be healthy and lose weight. And although it is true that strength training will build your fat burning muscle and boost

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Admiration…more energy…better health….new clothes…personal loathingWhat are your reasons for wanting to be thinner??? Think about it….Write down all the thoughts that come to mind and then write down what you would do first when you reach your “weightloss goal.” Does losing weight help you reach any of these goals???Can you think of something that really excites you...something that you will gain

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I have always been an advocate of 6 small meals a day. Basically because it gets your metabolism working again and keeps your blood sugar level up where it belongs so you don’t experience the constant urge to overeat or crave a lot of sweets. It works great if you understand what a “food portion size” should be and if you are eating 6 mini-meals that don’t go over your calorie allotment for the

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Many diet products and programs offer a quick, short-term fix, but there is no "quick-fix" for weight loss. Beware of high costs, pressure to buy special foods or pills, and fraudulent claims. Millions of people go on a 'diet' each year, and only 5 percent of them keep the weight they lose off…they continually struggle to find an effective weight loss method. Unfortunately, there is no “quick-fix

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Diets do not work. They are emotionally draining, they are never satisfying, they make us lie. That's right, dieting makes us lie! We lie to our friends, our families, our doctors when we diet. WHY? Because no one succeeds on a diet and no one likes to admit failure. So why do we continue to diet? Because we are bombarded with messages of immediate weightloss and super success on a daily

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Diet patches: These so-called diet patches were removed from the market by the FDA in the early 1990s because they were ineffective as a diet aid. Magnet diet pills: These pills supposedly flush fat out of the body. No one tells you certain bulk fillers (such as guar gum) included in these pills may cause internal obstruction. Electrical muscle stimulators: The FDA could remove "this gadget" from

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Are you still following a good food plan or have you been adding those “little extras” too many times? Look at your 'extras' ... a second or third handful of nuts, an extra helping of pasta, that piece of cake that looked so small that 2 pieces couldn't possibly do any harm, the kids leftovers, the cookies or chips you may be eating while watching TV. These small additions to your weekly food

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Many people trying to lose weight make the mistake of looking for the perfect weightloss program. They go from one bad fad diet to another hoping to hit the weightloss jackpot.The truth of the matter is that NO fad diet works forever and no one food program is perfect for everyone. Whichever program you devise…it HAS to work for you…it has to take your lifestyle, and your food likes and dislikes

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