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Exercise and Diet Together Help Weight Loss

Thinking about losing some weight? You’ve probably found tons of advice that suggests how to do that. Some of it might contradict the other pieces of advice. Those of you who are confused about what the best plan for weight loss is may want to consider what a recent study found. It turns out you need to focus on both exercise and diet together. A Stanford study about weight gain and obesity was making the rounds on the internet recently. The lead author of the study was Dr. Uri Ladabaum, a Stanford gastroenterologist. In short, he describes the results as … Continue reading →

The Weight Loss Buddy System

Do you have a weight loss buddy?  Having a buddy had many advantages but it also has its disadvantages, so make sure you pick the right buddy. How Having a Buddy Helps  Keeps you motivated.  When you want to lie in bed instead of getting up for that morning run your buddy will be there to kick you out of bed. Gives you someone to lean on when you feel the temptation for that piece of cheesecake is too strong to resist. Face it, treadmills are boring.   Having a buddy will give  you someone to talk to. Losing weight is tough.  Borrow … Continue reading →

Time Again for Weight Loss Resolutions

The number one resolution for the New Year is losing weight.  January in a gym is filled with people who have decided they are actually going to lose weight….this time.  The old faces grimace as they see new faces they know will only last the few weeks on the treadmill before calling it a year.  Losing weight always comes with good intentions but follow through is a different story. Why Weight Loss Resolutions Fail The reason is simple.  Attitude.  Will power or more importantly lack of will power.  New goals come with new habits.  New habits are difficult to forge. I … Continue reading →

My Insurer Mentioned a Weight Loss App

Does your health insurance company send you helpful little newsletters? Mine does. This time, the newsletter included information about a weight loss app. Health insurance companies have an intrinsic interest in helping their customers be as healthy as possible. My health insurance company sends me newsletters from time to time. The purpose of the newsletters is so the insurer can send customers information and advice that they can use to improve their health and to stay healthy. Insurance companies have an intrinsic interest in helping their customers to have good health. People who are healthy don’t need to visit a … Continue reading →

Coconut Oil and Weight Loss

Coconut oil is known to benefit the health of hair and skin. However, it also has health benefits for your digestive system, heart, and for immunity. But, does it benefit weight loss? The claims are that it most certainly can benefit a weight loss program. Of course, coconut oil by itself will not aid in weight loss. However, adding it into a healthy diet benefit you from the inside out. Weight Loss Properties It contains short and medium-chain fatty acids that help in taking off excessive weight. Helps in healthy functioning of the thyroid and enzymes systems. It contains short … Continue reading →

Halloween-Themed Weight Loss Plan for Brave Parents

Have you seen Hershey’s newest Halloween treat? The Screme Egg is a twist on the chocolate giant’s popular Easter sweet, the Cadbury Creme Egg. The shape is the same, as is the egg’s white filling, but the Halloween version features a green yolk-like center instead of yellow. If that doesn’t make you scream, perhaps the nutritional value will. A single Screme Egg contains 150 calories and five grams of fat. While that may not seem like a frightening amount, consider that the average adult can fit roughly four of the eggs in his or her mouth at one time. Add … Continue reading →

5 Foods to Promote Weight Loss

Dark Chocolate Now that is the best news ever! Dark chocolate contains healthy fat and slows down your digestion helping you feel full longer. If you are craving a sweet then grab an ounce of dark chocolate to curb your cravings. Drizzle your serving over strawberries, oatmeal, or granola for a special treat. I may not always succeed in getting the right amount of water a day but I will be certain to get my fair share of dark chocolate. Eggs Believe it or not, but eggs are not the devil’s spawn. We have heard for so long that eggs … Continue reading →

Tips for Teen Weight Loss

Stay positive: it is easy to give up before you begin. Losing weight is as much mental as physical. Explore the Outdoors: I tell my kids to get out and get your share of vitamin D from the sun. A lack of vitamin D is linked to weight gain. In addition, to vitamin D, the sun encourages the production of serotonin. Serotonin is the feel good hormone that helps deal with stress. Eat Without Distractions: Avoid eating while doing something else such as reading, watching TV, texting, or talking on the phone. As much as you need to study, don’t … Continue reading →

Using Social Media for Weight Loss

As part of my business and as a blog owner, I am on social media all the time. All. The. Time. It is the place to be to promote your business or to keep in touch with friends and family. It is easy, convenient, and on your timeframe. It may get bad press from those who feel a more intimate form of communication is lost due to the emergence of social media, but I disagree. I think it helps connect families, friends, and network. It gives a person a wider audience and more ways to connect. In my time online, … Continue reading →

DVD Review: The Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga

Yoga offers a wide range of benefits and there are yoga DVDs on the market to target specific types of yoga and physical and emotional benefits. If you are using yoga as part of your weight loss and toning regimen, there are several DVD practices that are designed to help you reach your goal. The Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga is a yoga practice designed with weight loss in mind. The Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga is a fast paced workout that is intended to raise your heart rate and make you sweat. There are poses for beginners, intermediate and … Continue reading →