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Tips for Successful Dieting

Today, it seems as if every magazine, television ad, and radio station is announcing some new diet, supplement, or form of losing weight. It is no wonder so many people are confused, asking question after question to determine which diet is the right diet. The bad news is that not all “diets” are good choices but the good news is that we now have a wealth of information. The key to losing weight is using only the good information and eliminating the bad. If you are trying to lose weight, you should congratulate yourself. Carrying excess weight is hard on … Continue reading →

Another Benefit of Working From Home

Although I have been working from home for quite some time and I am well aware of many of the benefits that I enjoy as someone who works from home, I occasionally become aware of additional ways that working from home benefits me. The most recent benefit that I have “discovered” is that working from home puts me in a good position to eat more healthfully. While this opportunity has existed since I started working from home, I only acknowledged it a couple of days ago when I returned home from my vacation. Going on vacation clears my head and … Continue reading →

Weighing Thy Self

The experts say that once a week or even once a month is the best way to do it. I say, “Whatever works for you.” I do it once, twice, even three times a day. A mistake? Possibly. However, in my experience I have come to discover that if I do not weigh myself this often I think that I am off the hook and tend to forget about my goals. It is my way of staying on top of things. There is even a club for the obsessive weighers like myself. At http://weight-loss.fitness.com/club/7618-weigh-yourself-everyday-club-272.html you will have company if this … Continue reading →

Lose That Pouch!

The pouch. Most of us have one unless you are a great fan of exercising. Some of us have more in that area than others. Most of us would love to see it disappear. There is only one way for this to happen and it all falls in your lap. The first step that you need to take in losing your pouch is dieting. If you are overweight any exercise that you enjoy the most will help you to accomplish this. Along with cutting calories, you will see yourself slim down in no time. Since you cannot dictate where you … Continue reading →

More Questions to Ask When Choosing a Weight Loss Plan

Yesterday we talked about the two first steps you need to take when choosing a weight loss plan. The first is to talk with your doctor about what type of plan is right for you. Statistics show that many people skip this step. My theory is that we really don’t want to hear what our doctors have to say which will almost always be: eat less, move more. In any case, it is important that you do it. The second step, or first question rather to ask about the weight loss program you’re considering is whether or not they follow … 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 →

Menopause and Weight Loss

Aging is an inevitable factor of life and so is menopause. This passage of life can occur when a woman is between the ages of 35 and 60. The age range is so wide because this natural occurrence is unique to the individual. It is believed that a woman will experience menopause close to the age that her mother went through it. Outside factors like a hysterectomy or radiation treatment can bring about menopause early. This life event can take more than a decade to run its course. There are three stages: perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. When a woman has … Continue reading →

Oil: How Much is Enough?

Lately, have you thought about the amount of oil in your diet? According to the USDA, much of our oil intake can be found in the foods we consume. The recommended daily allowance varies based on an individual’s age, sex, and degree of exercise. For example, a woman between the ages of 31-50 should consume five teaspoons of oil. A man in this age group should consume six teaspoons. These amounts are for those who are somewhat active, getting less than thirty minutes of physical activity, whether it’s gardening, hiking, or dancing. I’m in the above age group. Constant staples … Continue reading →

Make Your Diet Work For You

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When it comes to choosing, planning and sticking to a diet – we all have similar goals in mind. We want to eat healthier, we want to lose weight and we want to look and feel better about ourselves. Those are laudable goals, but they are also vague and don’t necessarily provide you with the tools to make your diet work for you. The following are some tips that work in business to help achieve the goals and we’re going to apply them to your dieting scheme. First of all, assuming that you owner of the business knows best is … Continue reading →