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Yearly Archives: 2011

Avoiding Extra Holiday Pounds

October 10, 2011

Here come the holidays. It starts today when trick-or-treaters head out into their neighborhood. Come tomorrow, the Christmas commercials begin airing. Some malls already have out their Christmas decorations. This is the time of year when many people give up their healthy eating habits. The tell themselves: “It’s Halloween. We’re supposed to eat candy.” Or they’ll […]READ MORE

There’s Nothing Spooky About Healthy Eating Habits

October 10, 2011

Halloween can be pretty scary if you’re trying to lose weight. Do you dread filling up that big Halloween candy bowl? There’s a reason I still haven’t filled mine. Who needs the extra temptation every time you walk by it? When I head into the candy section at the store this weekend, I’m going to […]READ MORE

Finding Hidden Sodium in Foods

October 10, 2011

Do you like the flavor of salt? Do you keep a salt shaker on your dinner table? Chances are you’re consuming too much sodium – even if you’re not using a salt shaker. Federal researchers recently discovered that nearly everyone who should reduce their sodium intake to 1,500 mg consumes much more than that. Additionally, […]READ MORE

Set Goals to Overcome Arthritis

October 10, 2011

Pain. Stiffness. Discomfort. These are the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. But in today’s world, arthritic patients can improve their mobility and strength with physical therapy treatment programs. In fact, a new study shows that people who have rheumatoid arthritis – yet believe in their ability to achieve physical activity goals – are more likely to […]READ MORE

Study: Eat Around Men to Eat Smaller Meals

October 10, 2011

If you want to lose weight by eating fewer calories, try eating around men. Whether you’re a man or a woman, eating around men makes you eat smaller portions, according to a new study that examines our eating habits. I’m not really surprised that female college students tend to eat less when they’re sitting next […]READ MORE

The Biggest Loser: Embracing Lifestyle Changes

October 10, 2011

Last night on The Biggest Loser, viewers watched a women shed 14 pounds in one week. How did she do it? She took her personal trainer from The Biggest Loser Ranch to her home in Frisco, Texas. With celebrity trainer Bob Harper at their side, who wouldn’t lose weight? Right? Wrong. I think the contestant, […]READ MORE

Burning Fat in the Cubicle

October 10, 2011

You want to lose weight, but you just don’t have the time. You work eight hours in the office, and when you get home there are too many chores waiting for you. Dinner, kids, housecleaning…and by the time everything is done it is time for bed and the new day, where everything starts all over […]READ MORE

Swap Dinner Plate for a Salad Plate

October 10, 2011

As a fitness instructor, I meet a lot of people who want to lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle. I watch people work out for weeks, take the weight off and sometimes put the pounds back on. So when I meet someone who’s managed to lose 50 pounds – and keep it off for […]READ MORE

The Biggest Loser: Reality Motivates Weight Loss

September 9, 2011

Losing weight requires motivation and commitment. Sometimes, it takes a health crisis or a wake up call. Whether it’s knowing how much you weigh or whether the extra pounds are leading to diabetes, taking responsibility for your health can be the first step on your weight loss journey. On The Biggest Loser show, that moment […]READ MORE

Making Room in Your Closet for a Smaller You

September 9, 2011

One of the best feelings when you’re losing weight is when you pull on a pair of jeans that used to be tight and they fall right off your hips. Maybe you try to wear them with a belt. But when they get so big that even a belt won’t work, it’s time to donate […]READ MORE