Truth About Portion Sizes and Weight Loss (shocking!)
Are you larger today than ever before? Should you be eating everything on your plate? It’s no secret that people are larger today than ever before. Waistlines have expanded over the last forty years and studies show that portion sizes have grown as well. Researchers from New York University found that average portion sizes started to grow in the 1970’s, rising quickly in the 1980’s—and this phenomenon hasn’t shown signs of slowing. A...
Grill Your Way Lean
Grilling is the most popular pastime of summer. While outdoor cookouts are a great opportunity to relax and visit with friends and family, did you know that the average barbecue meal exceeds 1500 calories? That’s almost an entire day’s worth of calories in one meal. That type of eating will do some serious damage to your waist over the course of the summer. The good news is that barbecue season doesn’t have to be fattening. In fact,...
7 Dieting Mistakes to Avoid
It’s a common problem. You’ve been on a diet for weeks and aren’t losing weight like you thought you would. It may be because you’re consuming more calories than you think. Keep reading to discover seven sneaky habits that may be sabotaging your weight loss efforts. Mistake #1: Forgetting Liquid Calories It’s easy to forget that the things you drink have calories—some more than you’d think. In fact,...
Pay Attention When You Eat
Here”s a tip for kids and adults alike. When you are eating, pay attention. Sounds simple, but how often do you snack in front of the T.V. or eat your dinner while in rush hour traffic? Paying attention means eating when you are hungry and stopping when you are full. It means never eating just to eat, but rather because your body needs it. Do this and you will quickly reach your ideal weight. Here’s a tip for kids and...
Move Your Whole Body to Burn Fat
Activities that require the coordination of your entire body, such as jogging, swimming, and the elliptical trainer, burn more calories than stabilized activities, such as a stationary bike. For maximal calorie burning, choose resistance and cardiovascular exercises that use your entire body.
Found: Fountain of Youth
Turns out the elusive magic elixir has been right under our noses! I’m talking about water. Plain, simple water. Before you scoff at this idea, check if you’re dehydrated. Sadly as much as 75% of adults suffer from mild, chronic dehydration, a condition that dramatically works against your weight loss efforts. Here is why water consumption must be at the top of your list in your quest for a fit, healthy and athletic...
Why Your Fat Loss Gets Stuck
If your scale won’t budge, and your fat loss gets stuck, then this story is for you. Jon Gabriel was totally stuck. At nearly 410 pounds, he had tried every diet imaginable – with absolutely no luck. No matter what approach he took to lose fat, his body would fight him, and he would inevitably end up heavier than before. Then one day he had a light bulb-over-the-head “ah-hah” moment: His body wanted to be fat, and as...
Accepting You for You
It is important that you come to a place where you feel comfortable with your body exactly as it is right now. By accepting your body just as it is – today – you are able to reduce the stress signals that are encouraging fat storage. Once you accept yourself as you are, you end the war with your body, and healthy fat loss becomes natural and a bit easier. Now, that said it is important NOT to accept your eating habits. If you accept...