Here it is! The start of a New Year! Out with the “old” and in with the “new” …Behaviors, that is! But how to begin? I remember a client I worked with many years ago who struggled with just that issue; the feelings of being overwhelmed and of anxiety that starting anything “new” can hold.… Continue Reading
Having a plan for holidays or vacations will help you achieve your weight goal while reducing stress so you can enjoy time with family and friends. Take this time to answer the following questions to help insure your success during upcoming events. If you don’t have an event planned or don’t know the details yet, this… Continue Reading
Here is the sixth in my series of weight loss tools and tips for long term weight maintenance. We’ve discussed the building blocks to your personal success including, motivation, journaling, water intake, exercise and meeting your daily protein goals. If you missed any of my earlier installments, you can find them here on my website.… Continue Reading
Summer is in high gear and two things we can count on are warm days and cool mornings. Are you taking advantage of all the outdoor activities you planned to this summer? Biking, hiking, swimming, skating – the list goes on and on. And here’s the best part: it’s all exercise! Call it what you want,… Continue Reading
“Foods that are high in protein often have the added benefits of being lower in fat and are a complete source of amino acids which are imperative in building muscle, which in turn allows you to burn more fat even while in a resting state” according to J.K Allen, ehow contributor. A study reported in… Continue Reading
Whether using an on-line system or a paper journal, your commitment to this valuable tool will help define your long-term success. According to Jennifer R. Scott, former About.com Guide, here’s why: You can have an honest view of your current habits. It’s the key to finding the way of eating you can live with. It… Continue Reading
No, I’m not talking about our wild spring weather – I’m talking about our body’s need for water! Heartburn? Stomach ache? Low back pain? Headache? Mental irritation and depression? Water retention? Dehydration can present itself it any of these forms. According to Dr. Thomas Stearns Lee, “It has become a practice to regard “dry mouth”… Continue Reading
Weigh yourself. Whether the goal is weight loss or weight maintenance, the scale is a tool to gauge your progress. Remember: The scale is your friend! It is useful information, not your indicator of success. According to livestrong.com, partner with the Lance Armstrong Foundation, “how often you weigh yourself depends on whether frequent weighing bolsters… Continue Reading
What is your motivation? I love how every new year is full of endless possibilities for a fresh start. This is one of those topics that can’t be excluded from any weight loss success story. Before you begin this journey to “lose weight” as many term it so simply, we can’t deny that additional thought… Continue Reading