So you’ve decided to lose some weight, or maybe you’re just trying to eat healthier. Maybe you’ve decided to exercise a bit more, or you’re even working toward a goal to be able to lift a certain amount of weight or to run a race. We’re all told that these are good things. They are […]
We’ve all seen those dramatic before-and-after photos of successful dieters. Alfred Hitchcock even used this form of diet success proof to make his signature cameo appearance in the movie Lifeboat. In the past, such before-and-after pictures were used as sales devices. Photographic proof of the effectiveness of a diet or fitness program is powerful evidence. […]
Everyone knows that excess weight is detrimental to your health, but it can be difficult to settle on the right plan. There are so many harmful fad diets that can lead you astray or even harm you. Here are some tips to help you decide on a weight loss plan that is safe and effective. […]
Here are a few quick suggestions that should make your quest to lose weight just a little bit easier. Salad Have some salad before every meal. Not the mayonnaise-laden tuna or egg salad, but a light and flavorful array of chopped vegetables. Salads contain lots of fiber, help fill you up, and are low in […]
Is there a diet-friendly holiday? A time each year when we are all encouraged to eat lean meats, fresh vegetables, and vitamin drinks? A festival that avoids sugars, salts, and fats? Not on this planet. It might be hard to lose weight successfully during the holidays. While it’s tempting to eat every treat in sight, […]
You may be trying to lose weight for the first time in your life, or this can your umpteenth attempt. While some people can lose weight easily, most of us regard it as the toughest fight of our life. In any case, lets assume that you have your game plan in place. You know the […]
Cellulite is a fairly common problem. Knowing how to take care of that problem is less commonly known, however. Let us make a few suggestions that may help you deal with your cellulite. Cellulite is nothing more than normal fat beneath the skin. Its defining characteristic is the uneven lumpy appearance it causes to the […]
When trying to lose weight, sometimes success seems as elusive as a best actor Oscar for Pee-wee Herman. Many diets promise unrealistic results, while many set goals that are simply not realistic. Every person is different, his or her lifestyle unique. Metabolisms, budgets, work schedules, food preferences, allergies, and many other factors make it difficult […]
Charles and I have lost 45 pounds in the past 5 months. We have another 10 to go. That’s between the two of us. Was it easy? Well… Yes and no. Hunger and habit are the obvious hurdles, but peers and holidays and restaurants and rewards are also stumbling blocks. We’ll examine this in future […]