In order to lose a pound you have to burn 3500 calories. That’s right. . .one pound of fat equals 3500 calories. I find that knowing a little math behind my weight loss goals is helpful to ensure that I actually reach them. It is okay to start small–starting small is better than not starting at all. But keeping in mind that 3500 calorie goal for each week is a good way to think about weight loss. With that said, let’s look at some simple things you can do to burn those extra 3500 calories per week. Traditional Exercise You … Continue reading →

Losing weight is not an easy task for most. A common mistake that people make when they attempt to lose weight is setting their goals too high instead of keeping within realistic limits. If you consider that it takes a 3500-calorie deficit in order to lose just one pound each week you will understand that expecting to lose more than a couple of pounds per week is not advisable. If you do so you will be setting yourself up for possible disappointment. In doing this you will likely lose interest in your endeavors and be subject to discouragement and defeat. … Continue reading →

I had not heard of BMI or body mass index until about 10 or so years ago. Before that I just went by the height/weight charts that the doctor used. Now, not only do we have to worry about our numbers in weight, clothing size numbers, and the measuring tape reality, we also have to contend with falling into a healthy BMI range. BMI, or body mass index, is the measurement that gauges the relation of your height to your weight. This measurement will determine your “fatness” factor and let you know if you are in a healthy range. This … Continue reading →