Archive for the ‘Eating for Weight Loss’ Category

Simple Truth: The number of calories you consume on a daily basis determines whether you gain weight or whether you lose weight.  Whoa…that is simple…yet, this is one of the most important and least understood aspects of any lose weight program. 

Studies have shown that overweight people believe they are eating no more food than other people they associate with who are considerably slimmer than they are. Read the rest of this entry »

Every year, right before summer many of us get recommitted to our fitness goals by eating better or dusting off our exercise videos.   It may surprise you to know that, you control your weight by the choices you make. By choosing to live a healthy life, you are one step closer to your dreams. Each day you have multiple opportunities to have those sleek and toned abs by simply taking those actions needed that lead to your goal. Stop thinking about walking and go out and do it, even if it’s just around the block.  Adding a few small, healthy habits to your life can really make a difference. Read the rest of this entry »

Winter weight gain is a recurring problem for many people, particularly as we get older. I’m sure you are familiar with the theory that we are genetically predisposed to store more fat as winter approaches.  Extra layers of fat on the body were probably vital to survival for our ancestors, both to protect against the cold, then to be used as fuel in the late winter and early spring when food was scarce.  It was probably wise to eat more after harvest time in the fall, when food was plentiful.  Read the rest of this entry »

The word “diet” has taken on a negative meaning, but think about it – don’t we all maintain a diet every day?  The common dictionary definition of diet is “food and drink regularly provided and consumed”.  Since no one wants to, nor should, give up this understandably popular habit, we need to give up the negative viewpoint instead.   Read the rest of this entry »