tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50793299780515145792011-08-31T09:17:32.474-04:00DISCOVER WHAT YOU REALLY NEED AND DON’T NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN LOSING WEIGHTSara Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13652990271558662165noreply@blogger.comBlogger671100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079329978051514579.post-20084602914791566352008-01-03T18:10:00.000-05:002008-01-03T18:33:30.835-05:00

For the last several months I have been writing for 3 BLOGS and although I enjoy it immensely I feel that concentrating on one blog that will be connected to my website should do the trick. Keeping one blog instead of three will allow me more time to respond to those people that do leave comments and give me more time to work with my clients. I am confident you will find the Weightloss Worriers

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If your goals for the New Year include losing weight, then swearing off fast food and decadent desserts for the rest of your life is not going to work. So plan to make some gradual food and lifestyle changes that you can live with. Eliminate ‘diet’ from your vocabulary. Create a ‘food plan’ that will be a long-term investment in your life and health. Learning new eating habits will help you win

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I hope you are doing well as we end the end of 2007. Put aside your angst about weightloss and tonite enjoy Christmas Eve, and tomorrow, Christmas Day with family and friends. I look forward to bringing in the New Year with you and although I may not be publishing many posts between now and January 1st...I will be thinking of all of my loyal readers!

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Fiber is definitely not the topic of conversation my clients like to talk about. Most times they are keen on talking about ways to incorporate a sugar fix into their daily meal plan. But getting enough fiber in your diet is key to feeling less bloated and bulky...Yes, getting enought fiber can at times be difficult but remember it is beneficial to your intestinal health, and getting enough of

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Sometimes you just can’t escape the holiday food … it’s everywhere! 1. Spend time with the kids. At most ages, kids are more likely than adults to be doing something active. Their energy can help distract you from food. 2. Take the lead in starting a few non-eating activities that the family can enjoy together. Maybe a game of BINGO… Start a holiday game of charades or weather permitting, suggest

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What can you do to manage your cravings, stress and avoid weight gain during this holiday season?Allow yourself to have anything and everything you want to eat, but become a great manager of the foods you choose. The food you choose does not make you fat, but the amount might! Portion Control Is KEY!Serve yourself. Take small portions, eat slowly, and pay close attention to the cues of becoming

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Portion control is probably the most important facet to remember when trying to lose weight or maintain your current weight.Ways to help you in that arena:Use a smaller plateAvoid the buffet table or take one food serving at a time, eat it (slowly) and then go back for moreBuy individual servings of store bought treats. Take one out per day.Freeze individual pieces of a larger portion to have

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The holidays can bring all kinds of stress when you are trying to lose weight. So let's concentrate more on NOT gaining weight, rather than trying to lose weight. Snacking on all the great holiday treats, whether at the office lunch room or holiday party can make anyone feel quilty about going OFF their food plan. So why not plan to have healthy snacks available to fill up on before entering

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Don't exercise on an empty stomach. If you work out on an empty stomach and you’re thinking that your body will use fat as fuel, you will be wrong. In all likelihood you will have little energy for the workout. It is a fact that during your workout, your body needs and burns carbohydrates and creatine for energy. The fat burning happens AFTER your workout because your metabolism has been boosted

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Foods with too much sodium can contribute to a spike in blood pressure (hypertension), but remember, family history, age, smoking, excess weight and a sedentary lifestyle also contribute to the problem.FACT: The body requires only 500 milligrams of sodium each day. The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,400 milligrams of sodium per day, but most of us take in more than 4,000

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Cutting back on portion size isn't always easy. Try some of the following tips for help.Share Your FoodIf you eat out a lot try sharing with someone at your table or bring back half your food to a co-worker or family member who didn't have time to go to lunch or dinner with you. Order the Kid SizeOrder a kid size portion and you'll be eating the right adult portion!Blot Out Excess Fat Most foods

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I had a great Thanksgiving with family and friends, but like most I ate more than I intended to and this morning felt like it was time to get back on track. First and foremost it is important NOT to beat yourself up if you ate more than you usually do. I mean it was Thanksgiving and there are left-overs and all!So, don't fret. Just make the decision to get back on track. A few minutes of soul

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Enjoy your Thanksgiving Day...Enjoy friends and family, relatives and any others that are fortunate enough to be a part of your life!

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So many people have battled the bulge only to fail. Why do you think that is? Well, for one thing, most people go into weight loss mode with negative feelings about themselves…that never helps anyone be successful at anything!The other problem is the “diet” itself. Once again I remind you to forget the diet…instead think about changing habits. Eating well and healthy is all about exchanging

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College students go crazy, good habits are lost and bad eating habits prevail when high school students first hit the college campus. It can be a whirl-wind of activity for the incoming freshmen and they have tons of “stuff’ on their minds … grades, dating, partying, room-mates (and not necessarily in that order)I am pretty sure you have all heard (and may now be one) of the Freshman 15 for the

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• Maintains healthy metabolism• May be the most important catalyst for increasing metabolism and burning fat• Naturally suppresses the appetite• Decreases fat deposition: if enough water is available, the kidneys will remove toxins which in turn, allows the liver to metabolize more fat• Decreases bloating and edema by flushing out sodium and toxins• Relieves constipation• Drink at least 8 glasses

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Feeling dazed, crazed and swamped at home, and at work. Have you intended to exercise daily but just can't find time to squeeze in one more minute for anything else, let alone an exercise routine? Although there is no perfect answer you may want to purchase the DVD ... Total Workout in Ten, developed by the editors of Women's Health Magazine. It's pretty simple to follow as its divided into four

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It's that time of the year again... the "dark early" blues are setting in! I still don't quite understand the rational behind daylight savings time and the changing of the clock, but what I do know is that when it gets dark by 4:30 in the afternoon I feel like throwing on a toasty sweatsuit and cuddling up for the night! But for crying out loud...it's TOO early!Whoever had the "not-so-bright" (

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Journal writing can be important for all the things that ail us emotionally. For those of you that visit my BLOGS often you know that I believe journal writing is KEY to making successful habit changes for so many of the bad habits that exist in our lives.Keeping a journal as it relates to weightloss is a good tool because it helps you understand when and why you eat. After several weeks of

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It's bad enough that you feel as though you just went through 19 rounds with Mohammad Ali but now after all is said and done you are still 20 lbs or more overweight and your "skin suit" looks like it belongs to someone else! Don't fret, it won't last forever if you do NOT want it to. Take the time to organize yourself and get settled in with your new Mom duties and then plan some "Mommie Time"

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With more than 67,000 members, the American Dietetic Association is the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being. ADA members are the nation's food and nutrition experts, translating the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living. For more detailed information visit their

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The average American gains at least one pound a year after age 25. Think about that. By the time you're 50, you’ve gained an additional 25 pounds of fat, or more. And at the same time your metabolism is also slowing down, so your body is no longer burning fat efficiently. You no longer exercise regularly, and you are losing a pound of muscle each year. WHEW! No wonder you feel so horrible!!!But

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Healthy Kids: Start Your Children Early With The Right FoodI've written about feeding your children well early on in their lives and feel that saying it once again cannot emphasize enough the importance of starting your children on the right food early in their life. Breaking a teenager of poor eating habits is a difficult task and as they move onto college or living on their own they need that

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Myth: Certain food groups should be eliminated Fact: Many fad diets emphasize the elimination of certain food groups or 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

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FACTS: The human body consists of 80% of water. Humans should eat food that contains 80% water. If you think about it, it is logical to eat food that contains alot of water. OKAY, so you drink 8 to 12 glasses of water each day, so you think, "I don’t need fruits that contain water." WRONG !! You cannot cleanse your body just by drinking water. You can cleanse your body by eating foods that are

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There is no getting away from the dreaded weight loss plateau. It happens at one time or another to everyone that has been trying to lose weight. The reason for the plateau is just that the body becomes accustomed to whatever you have been doing, so when the plateau hits your weightloss plan, it’s time to mix it up a bit.Cross Training is a great way to condition different muscle groups,

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Sometimes our daily schedules just plain wear us down. We just get sick and tired of running here and there. We get tired of working or taking care of the kids needs. Maybe you have a demanding spouse. Whatever the cause, whenever it's 'all work and no play', munching on the NOT so good foods seems to happen with much more frequency.If the above makes you want to wince because you see

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People who exercise regularly not only lose weight faster, they are more successful at keeping it off. Exercise makes it possible to create a calorie deficit and lose weight without starving your body and slowing your metabolism. At home, at the gym, or playing sports, participate in both aerobic and strength building activities on a regular basis. Not only does the exercise itself burn calories,

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For a fast, healthy breakfast try a Peanut Butter WaffleInstead of dousing a whole-grain or bran toaster waffle in syrup, cut the sugar and boost the protein and fiber by spreading it with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter. You can also sprinkle on 1 tablespoon of raisins, sesame seeds, or extra peanuts for even more fiber, which helps deliver the meal's nutrients slowly and steadily.

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Free Weights vs MachinesExercising with weights can be done in two ways. One is by using a weight machines and two is by using free weights. Machines are most often found in a gym or you buy one for the spare room in your home…it’s a machine with weights, what else can I say. Free weights are dumbbells (no offense intended) and barbells. While both methods can be effective, I firmly believe

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I know it was 80 degrees out there today, but believe me it is NOT going to last. I mean let’s face it, we are at the end of October and this is New England!So, get ready for the cold weather by paying attention to the temperature, wind and other weather conditions when you're skiing, skating, running or doing any type of outdoor activity. You don't need to be an Einstein to know that If you

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One Habit Change For 4 weeks - focus on one habit per month. After one month your new habit has been ingrained. Create a Trigger - 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.Replacement - Don’t try to stop

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We are all strapped for free time and therefore eating well gets put on the back burner. But it is time to turn the back burner off and get on the front burner! And the only way you can make that happen (in the way of food) is to start pre-planning your meals.DO KEEP:Plastic storage bags or storage bowls for pre-packing healthy snacks and lunchesStrawberries, cantalope and other melons on hand

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Nutrition labels may seem confusing at first and many times you might want to ignore them as another drudgery during food shopping, but a little knowledge goes a long way in this department.Food labels all basically follow the same format:The TOP of the label has the nutrition factsThe MIDDLE of the label has the calories and nutrient infoThe BOTTOM has the daily values ( DV )Make sure to check

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Daily habits to help you lose weight, feel fit and stay healthy. 1. Physical Activity should be a daily occurrence. Walk, run or jump for a minimum total of 20 minutes a day.2. Protect your skin. Sun block should be applied on face, neck, arms and hands even in the dead of winter. It protects against toxins and moisturizes your skin.3. Eat fruits, vegetables, grains, low-fat dairy products and

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If you are on this site, chances are you are a bit overweight…which makes your chances of having higher than normal cholesterol better than most. Did you know that you could lower your LDL (bad cholesterol) and elevate your HDL (good cholesterol) just by dropping some pounds. Eat less fatty foods and more fruits, vegetables, grains and beans and there’s a pretty good chance that you will slowly

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Many times I have encouraged my clients to “chuck the scale.” I do this because everyone is too tied to the numbers on the scale, plus it just doesn’t always reflect what is really happening. I mean have you ever weighed yourself and left in a huff talking to yourself because you JUST KNOW you lost weight. That scale is just plain irritating!Let’s make it simple. If you’ve already started a

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Grapefruit…that tart and tangy, yet somewhat sweet fruit that has a diet named after it. Forget the diet, it’s not healthy but the fruit itself is a good addition to your daily intake if you like the taste.Grapefruit are available all year but we are just moving into the seasons where they are at their best…winter through spring.Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C and that helps

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For any of you that have taken the time to read some of my posts you know that I am always advocating for you to add 'PHYSICAL ACTIVITY' of any kind to your daily routine. I must admit that not everyone finds it easy to do. And today as I was in search of finding activity that works, yet doesn't seem like exercise, I came across a women's blog that was talking just that (even though she didn't

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Finally it seems as though the schools are getting it. For years even if parents wanted their kids to eat a good lunch in the school cafeteria it was almost impossible to make sure that they did. Mostly because the food available to students was anything but healthy. However it appears that things are about to change in 2008. Take a look here for more information on what's happening in the

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I don’t think it’s just parents that are having difficulty keeping kids eating healthy…I think schools, (where kids spend most of their waking moments) need to be more responsible as well.Unfortunately kids sit a lot. In school, at home in front of the computer, in front of the TV… Physical activity should be happening at least two times a day - an hour in the morning and an hour in the

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Physical activity/exercise is by far the best addition to your day to ensure success in your weightloss goals. Think about ways you can bump up your physical activity… such as making several trips up and down the stairs instead of using the elevator at work or in your apartment complex. Park at the end of the supermarket lot to get some extra aerobic walking, and try walking or riding a bike

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If you are looking to be in better shape, improve your health AND lose weight, swimming is just about the best workout you can get. Swimming provides a total body workout. It improves your cardiovascular system because you are using most of the large muscle groups, such as lats, pecs, gluteus maximus and abs and at the same time it raises your heart rate. And swimming helps you burn a higher

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Why is it that most people just can’t avoid believing the nonsense swirling around foolish fad diets! Because we are a society wanting ‘instant gratification.’ Because we are a society that is ‘always looking for the easiest and fastest way out.’ And we continue to try and ‘right’ things that we have been doing for dozens of years in 6 weeks. I hate to be the one to break it to you, but it just

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Causes of Work Related Weight Gain· Long commutes equal skipping breakfast and having dinner too late. · No time for lunch so bingeing when you get home and/or overeating at dinner.· Fast food lunches· Unhealthy snacking at work (candy jar, snack drawers etc) · Going out for drinks with colleagues two or more times a week · Dependence on caffeine and sugar to get through the day. · Stress and

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1. Severe food restriction makes you hungry! 2. A diet is not a lifestyle change. 3. A diet is a temporary solution to a lifestyle problem. 4. A diet doesn't take into account your food likes and dislikes. 5. A one-size-fits-all diet does not work. 6. Cravings happen when you deprive yourself. Cravings are real. 7. Diets set up feelings of deprivation, guilt and punishment. 8. Dieting puts

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Finding fruit you like that is easy and quick to eat on the run can sometimes be difficult. I for one enjoy bananas. WHY? Because bananas are a good source of both potassium and vitamin B6…Because bananas give a much needed energy boost and they help “keep you regular.” Because bananas can help you maintain your blood sugar levels and they are also easily digested. One small banana is equal to

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Let’s face it, constipation is no ride in the park! So, let’s think of healthy, natural ways to avoid the dreadful back up.High fiber foods will help keep you “regular.” And by regular, I mean ‘going’ at least once a day. These high fiber foods also are a great way to remove toxins from your body. They also help decrease the risk of hemorrhoids (Eeeoww), colon cancer, heart disease, diabetes,

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Last week, I added a new link to my BLOG. You can view it in the right hand column of my blogs. It's a new item, called From The Blogosphere and I am hopeful it will give you a chance to view other note-worthy BLOGS concerning health, weight and fitness!Surely, I believe my BLOGS have the "bestest" info, but there is so much out there in the way of "helpful hints" to learn and improve the way

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First things first. Start by making a truthful evaluation about your fitness level. Then think about contacting your doctor if there is any doubt as to where you are in the scheme of "physical ability." Once your doctor gives you the "go ahead" start slowly...don't try to do to much at once. It will just cause you to STOP whatever you have started or you will end up hurting yourself or

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Are you one of those people trying to lose weight complaining of not wanting to do exercise? Well, obviously you are not alone. Most people think of exercise as "work." And we all know we do enough work during our waking moments that we certainly don't want to do more of it while we are trying to relax!So why are you exercising in a way that makes it feel like WORK?!I have yet to hear anyone

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Some of your friends might be very supportive. Others could start out supportive, and then become negative…even hostile. A few of your friends may be negative from the beginning.For reasons only known to your “friends”, men-friends are usually much more supportive and positive than women-friends.MY GUESS When someone, like yourself loses weight, you change. “WHY?” you ask.You look better.You

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Many people trying to lose weight make the mistake of looking for the perfect program. They go from one program to another hoping to hit the weightloss jackpot.The truth of the matter is that no one program is perfect and no one program will work forever. One of the reasons why many generic programs do not work for individuals is that generic programs do not take the individual into account. Your

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Lifting weights definitely has a place in a good, all-around fitness program. The question I get asked frequently is, "Which is the better routine, lifting heavy weights with fewer repetitions or light weights with more reps?"They are both good in their own right. If you are looking to gain strentgth you want to challenge your muscles to the point of fatigue. So depending on your own ability and

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Today, I have added a new link to my BLOG. You can view it in the right hand column of my blogs. It's a new item, called From The Blogosphere and I am hopeful it will give you a chance to view other note-worthy BLOGS concerning health, weight and fitness!Surely, I believe my BLOGS have the "bestest" info, but there is so much out there in the way of "helpful hints" to learn and improve the way

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Every week I meet new clients who want to lose weight.Most of them are very negative about their chances for success.Why? Because they believe they have 'failed' so often in the past.I say “ Mistakes are helpful."My Point:If you have discovered that eating too little makes you tired and fed up,then NEXT TIME increase your calorie-intake to more reasonable levels.If you have discovered that

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If you have time this weekend a good place to hang out might be at the Whole Health Expo in NH. For further reading and information visit their site. And if you don't catch them this time they have several other functions going on in the New England area throughout the year. Check it out!

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Finally, people trying to lose weight are getting it! For the last few years anyone in the fitness field worth their salt would have told you to stay away from fads, low carb diets…the supposed quick fix!I mean why would anyone suffer through low carbs, and in some cases, no carbs…especially if you know (and if you are reading this blog, you DO know) that putting together a good food plan (which

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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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Yea, Yea, 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 have diabetes or know someone that does you might want to take the time to review this article. You may also want to consider being checked by more than one doctor if you feel you may have diabetes...a second opinion is always helpful. Although it is important to understand that diabetes can be the results of many different problems, I believe it initiates with the way your body handles

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So you eat after 7PM...not to worry!I hear so many people I work with blame their “extra weight” on their late night eating habits. They complain it’s impossible to eat before 7 or 8 in the evening because they are working late or they have “kid” functions to attend. News bulletin...eating late is not the problem. The real problem is that most people haven’t eaten anything all day and by the

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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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Some clients laugh when I talk about using 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 consuming in the way of calories each day. And just for the record it is not something you will have to do your entire life. But if you do add this minor chore to your

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The GOOD, the BAD, the UGLY!The fact of the matter is that carbs fall into these three categories: 1.The GOOD: fruits, vegetables, and high fiber products2.The BAD: eaten in moderation: whole grain breads, whole grain cereals, potatoes, rice, pasta, and low-fat yogurt3.The UGLY: limit these, limit these, limit these !!!: cookies, donuts, soft drinks, processed crackers, chips, sugary cereals,

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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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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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