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What are you teaching your children about weight?

Children learn by watching their parents. Even though there are many things competing for our children’s attention and devotion in the end parental influence reigns supreme. Parental influence is the greatest factor in how a child behaves and the choices he comes to make. Sure there are exceptions to every rule and this is not a blame on parents for mislead children. However, parents must heed warning that children are always watching and looking to use for guidance in all things. As such what do parents teach their children about weight and body image? Children of overweight parents are twice … Continue reading →

Weight Loss: Feeling Self-Conscious In Your New Skin?

Bravo! You have lost some weight and are starting to feel pretty good in fewer clothes once again, but how good is good? Summer clothing season is at our heels and it is a mad rush to beat the extra poundage so that we can wear shorts for those of us who are brave enough. Wearing shorts for the ones with extra weight is sometimes intimidating. You are feeling better because you lost some weight, but you are still self-conscious because you are not a pencil. Why, oh why can’t we look really good in a little pair of shorts, … Continue reading →

Time to Celebrate! Cleaning Out Your Closet After Weight Loss

How exciting! You have just lost a substantial amount of weight and now it is time to celebrate. Do not wait until you have lost all of the weight that you desire and have gotten down to your goal weight. This will only make it too easy not to be careful about regaining what you have lost. Many of us who are trying to lose quite a bit of weight have clothing in several sizes so this could take some time. Start weeding out your closet after you have come down a size. If your goal is to lose more … Continue reading →

Weight a Minute: Go Up a Size Without Gaining an Ounce!

Wow, that sounds like fun! Let’s all go up a size in our clothing without gaining any weight. That’s exactly what has happened with many major clothing retailers. They have taken the sizes and shifted them a little bit. Where 18-20W used to be 1X, it’s now 2X. Where 22-24W used to be 2X, it’s now 3X. Where 26-28W used to be 3X, it’s now 4X. That’s right—I’m now a whole X bigger without lifting a finger. It’s humiliating enough to be a plus-sized woman without having this extra pressure. It’s really hard to walk into the store and find … Continue reading →

Tips to Help You De-Clutter Your Wardrobe (2)

Congratulations! You have decided to de-clutter your wardrobe of clothing. No more overstuffed closets, stuffed drawers or clothes hanging out everywhere. There are a few different ways that you can de-clutter your wardrobe. I’ve already discussed two of them in the first part of this series. Now, in the second part of this series, I’ll share with you some of the 12 questions that you can ask yourself about each item of clothing to see if it is worthy of staying in your life. This method is wonderful to use when you want to de-clutter your wardrobe all at once … Continue reading →

Weight Loss Week in Review June 12 to June 22

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You know when I start posting things from a few weeks ago, I have a lot going on. Sorry for the missing week in review but I have it for you now and I didn’t want to miss it. From the new weight loss drug Alli, to journaling your way to weight loss–we’ve covered more and more tips on how to get you losing weight and feeling great! Did you miss anything? Check it out here! Tuesday, June 12 Lose Weight by Eating More Can you really eat more to lose weight? The answer is a resounding yes! The trick … Continue reading →

Lose Weight In Pairs

Everyone knows that motivation is key when you’re talking about losing weight. And let’s face it. . .staring at broccoli and asparagus tips for lunch and dinner all week is not exactly what I would classify as motivating. However, you stare at those broccoli and asparagus tips with a buddy and you have the recipe for successful weight loss. A recent study showed that you are 5 times more likely to reach your weigh loss goal if you pair with someone who has similar weight loss goals. This means if you have 10 to 20 pounds to lose, make sure … Continue reading →

Clothing That Makes You Lose Weight?

This came across my desk today and I had to take a second look. I get the whole concept of wearing flattering clothing so that you look thinner. I think I live in black shorts so that my rear end looks just a tad smaller. But this takes that concept to a whole new level. AbsAthletic has just launched a whole new line of FIRE clothing. What exactly does FIRE stand for you ask? That would be Far Infra Red Energy. It claims that exercising in FIRE clothing will boost your metabolism and you will burn more calories. How It … Continue reading →

Those Great Consignment Shops

Consignment shops are great to shop at for people who do not have a lot of money to spend on clothes and various other items. They are also wonderful for people who tire easily of the “same old thing” or need clothing just for a short period of time, such as during pregnancy or the in between periods of weight loss. Women who are pregnant generally only need their maternity clothing for about 7 months or so. In the early months of pregnancy their regular wardrobe should be fine. After the baby is born they can usually get back in … Continue reading →

Move More, Not Harder

Two new research studies that I read this week suggest that moving longer, but not harder is the magic key to exercising for weight loss. 48 Minutes to a Slimmer You When it comes to taking off weight, researchers are saying that it is better to move moderately for longer than it is to move more intensely. A University of Pittsburgh study recently published reports that women who exercised for 48 mintues per day at a moderate intensity lost 500% more weight than did women who exercised at a high intensity for only 20 minutes per day. To put that … Continue reading →