by paula
22. August 2010 21:11
There are some conflicting opinions about high-intensity cardio workouts vs. slow-and-steady cardio. The issue surrounds whether one type will show you the best/fastest results.
My belief (as I’ve stated about a lot of different workout and eating topics) is that moderation and good...
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by paula
3. August 2010 09:00
One effective way to control the process of weight loss, is to eat mindfully. What this means is to control mindless eating and snacking. Ask yourself questions about food such as “am I really hungry, or am I eating because I’m scared, anxious, or angry?” Bring to...
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by paula
31. July 2010 07:26
Your point of view about body image is so important to your peace of mind and happiness. Giving others compliments, will assure, typically, that you brighten someone else’s day, and sometimes, get a compliment back.
If your goal is weight loss, pounding away for hours, may not be as e...
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by paula
4. June 2010 04:11
Yesterday we discussed the fear that can be experienced when you loose weight about gain9ing it back. Sometimes it can make you feel paralyzed and that inactivity can become a self fulfilling prophecy.
Try to see yourself now as you really look. It’s easy to retain the old body imag...
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by paula
3. June 2010 05:52
The other day I watched The Biggest Loser for the first time. I didn’t really like it, but I took away from it a lot of food for thought. Having never dealt with the issues that come with weighing 300- 500 lb, the contestant’s strife enlightened me. They ...
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by paula
30. April 2010 21:43
10 Ways to Stay Motivated for Weight Loss: Part
Welcome back to part 2. We talked about 5 great factors in weight loss yesterday. Let’s finish our list:
6. Make the time for exercise. No excuses. Make the time for you! It’s important. Lo...
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by katie
3. April 2010 08:58
Are you worried about Easter approaching tomorrow? I would think that having kids would make it ten times harder to make "healthy" choices around these times of year. All that candy sitting around your house - who wouldn't be tempted?! Shoot, I have a stash of candy at school for t...
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by katie
31. March 2010 22:16
Recipe for Low-fat Ranch Dressing: 1 packet of Ranch Dressing Salad Mix Follow the directions on packet with fat-free mayo Do NOT use buttermilk, instead, use 1 cup of pineapple juice Blend extremely well and enjoy! I think it's absolutely delicious! It does have a "slight" citrusy flavor to it but...
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by katie
30. March 2010 13:03
I've got a really good recipe for you if you love ranch dressing. I really think half the reason I was so big was because I ate a TON of high fat ranch. I can remember being a server in high school and college and having strange work hours. Sometimes the restaurant would be so busy that I would...
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by katie
22. March 2010 08:33
Are you finding that your weight is plateauing? This happens with me all the time. The problem is that we're creatures of habit. You find your favorite foods and you pretty much eat them everyday. You find your favorite workouts and you pretty much do those on a weekly ba...
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