Ten Tips for Weight Loss Success

If you are looking for some good ways to eat right and not necessarily diet then here are ten simple steps toward a healthier you. You will most likely lose weight following these tips depending on how well you follow them, but you will definitely be healthier. 1. Do not skip meals, especially breakfast. Even a light meal is better than no meal at all, as this will keep your metabolism running. 2. Cut calories to about 1200 to 1400 calories a day. 3. Eat more vegetables and fruits. 4. Keep breads to a minimum. Cut back to just a … Continue reading

Weight Loss Blog Week in Review August 7 to August 10

This week the weight loss blog tackled more issues that affect dieters. From the controversial Kimkins diet to more Mission Possible to even ways to improve your weight loss success–we covered it here. Grab a glass of water, a healthy low fat snack and sit back and take a look at what reading you need to catch up on! August 7 Smelling Your Way to Weight Loss Have you ever considered using aromatherapy to help you achieve your goals in weight loss? While there is no magical ‘weight loss’ aroma that will suppress your appetite, aromatherapy can help with things … Continue reading

Smelling Your Way to Weight Loss

When I first read the title, “Use Aromatherapy to Help You Shed Pounds” I thought it was a joke. Seriously, how can sticking some essential oil in your home do anything besides make your home smell good? Not that I’m not all for yummy smelling homes–but don’t tell me that it will help you lose weight. Stress and Weight Gain Then I kept reading. I am not a stressed based eater. What I mean by that is I don’t tend to eat when I’m upset or stressed. In fact, I manage stress fairly well. I tend to eat when I … Continue reading

Diary of an Overweight Mom: I’ve Become THAT Woman

I realized today that I’m THAT person; you know the type—she talks about her weight. She complains about her weight. She jokes about her weight. She resolves to lose the excess weight. She doesn’t lose the weight. Ever. Okay, maybe a pound or two or five here and there but that’s it. I remember in my thin days, when I was 21 and had recently shed about 50 pounds, I worked with a woman who was “that” woman.” She didn’t have much weight to lose, but she always claimed to be on a diet. And she always stayed the same … Continue reading