Posts Tagged ‘Weight Loss’

I know there are many people who already know how to fit physical activity into each day. They love being active, whether it be in sports, going to the gym on a regular basis, or just taking a regular morning walk. Unfortunately, most people who are overweight do not fall into that category. If they did, they would probably not need to lose weight…they already worked it off!

But knowing how to fit physical activity into each day easily, without feeling stressed out before you even start, will help in your weight loss efforts, and you will feel better about yourself too.

The great news is that you don't need to do nothing because you can't stand the thought of a strenuous exercise program. You only need about 2 1/2  hours of moderate activity PER WEEK! Now that doesn't sound so difficult, does it? Just 10 minute spurts throughout your day of activity strenuous enough to get your heart rate going faster will do the trick.

You know about all these ideas already, but here is just a little reminder. Try a few of these quick and easy physical activities each day, which you can fit into your schedule either at home or at work, and you'll start to see an improvement in your weight loss and in your general well-being. 

• Do your housework with some zippy music playing so you move at a faster pace
• Pull weeds, mow the lawn, or clean the pool
• Take a brisk walk or a run in the park with your dog
• Look for the parking space that is farthest from the door of the supermarket and actually walk all the way to the door and back
• Use the stairs instead of the elevator whenever possible
• Take a walk on your break at work instead of eating a snack
• Invite co-workers to join in a group lunchtime walk, even if it's just up and down the stairs of your building
• Play with your kids – something that involves running and jumping outside
• Take a bicycle ride

There are many more ideas…the main thing is just to get your body moving. Have fun!

The title here, that our technology is a weight loss challenge, probably does not take any of you by surprise. If you are overweight or obese, you have faced difficulties yourself in your attempts to lose weight because you have less than a healthy lifestyle.

I'm sure everyone of you has at least one grandparent, or maybe an older relative…or maybe it's you…who loves to go on about how you have it so easy – not like when they were a kid. You know the story…they had to walk 10 miles through hip-deep snow to get to school every day, uphill both ways. And they had to carry 75 pounds of books. Read the rest of this entry »

What??  How can that possibly be, you say?  Ok…so that isn't the literal truth, but my dear little dog did get me to thinking.  She may not have caused me to gain weight, but if I don't stop acting like a dog I will find it very difficult to lose weight.  So let me explain and you will see the connection. Read the rest of this entry »

I have wondered many times – are all those amazing weight loss success stories really true? And I think we all know that most are not. But it is likely that many of them are if they are based on proven weight loss programs and if they portray losing weight in a realistic time-frame. But there are also the ones which you know are outright lies. Read the rest of this entry »

While you are constantly flooded with information about weight loss, the same diet mistakes continue to be made anyway, over and over every day.  I am not talking about the little lapses you will make occasionally on any diet plan, like the 3 slices of pepperoni pizza that you swore you would not eat, but huge mistakes that will ultimately lead to your failure to lose the weight you want to lose.  Understanding these errors can help you develop the attitude that will lead to permanent weight loss for you. 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 »

Hello!  And Welcome… 

I believe weight loss should be handled in a natural, healthy manner – by eating healthy foods, by living a healthy lifestyle and by maintaining a healthy attitude. The weight loss program you select should fit easily into your lifestyle.

First and foremost…remember that your weight is only one aspect of your total self, and it is not the most important aspect.  Who you are, what you believe, and how you treat yourself and those around you are the things that matter most. Weight is important as part of good health, but if you love yourself, live your life, and be the best you can be…you will find your weight loss journey to be easier and more successful.

Based on this philosophy, this site focuses on eating a healthy diet and the practice of natural weight control strategies…ones you can use and live with every day from this day forward.  You will not find questionable pills, potions, or scams promoted here, so relax, enjoy, and participate. Please comment on the articles and tell me your suggestions to make this site more interesting, rewarding and FUN for you!

I look forward to getting to know you.   

Jacque LaMantia