14 Tips for Getting More Active
First Rule of Walking: Keep Hydrated
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It may still be a bit cold where you are, but as spring arrives, it’s a great time to think about getting outside and being more active.
1. Get some new shoes if you haven’t for a while. Your walking or running shoes may need to be [...]
Take Charge of your Medical Care
How do you get the most out of your visits to the doctor? Whether you’re sick or just getting a checkup, you’ll want to take some steps to make the most of your visit.
Make a list of questions, issues, etc. that you’d like to talk about before you go. Sit down with your spouse or [...]
Thinking You Can
Emoms at Home has a great article today. She talks about struggling with depression and feeling inadequate. You’ll be surprised at what you can really do, or “you can do more than you think you can…”
Thinking about this in terms of your health and weight loss, think about what you’ve accomplished already. What changes have [...]
Eating When You’re Sick
It’s been a tough week and a half. I’ve felt awful, and for a few days I had trouble getting anything at all down. When I’m not feeling well, I forget about watching what I eat and just eat whatever I can.
When you’re sick, the first priority is to take care of yourself, not lose [...]
Take care of yourself
Taking good care of yourself can help you to lose weight, both directly and indirectly.
Have you noticed that when you’re tired you eat more? How about when you’re stressed or not feeling well? You probably eat more and exercise less, right? Here are a few steps you can take to keep yourself feeling well all [...]
Easy ways to eat better
First off, Zen Habits has a great article on easy ways to build better eating habits. I have a couple ideas that I’d like to add as well.
No seconds
As I’ve said here before, giving up second helpings is one of the best things I’ve done, and I credit it with my nearly 25 pound weight [...]
Stop Stress Eating!
If you’re like me, stressful situations send you to your favorite comfort foods. In my case, stress is often the single biggest factor in causing me to blow my eating plan. You’ve probably heard all sorts of tips for avoiding stress eating, but I have a different approach I’d like to share.
Focus on eliminating the [...]
Top Posts of All Time
If you missed these last years, here’s another chance to read some of this blog’s most popular posts. Enjoy!
Change a Habit
Diet Motivation
Tips for Holiday Weight Loss
Sleeping and Weight Loss
Vacation and Exercise
Five Anti-Resolution Tips
Is there any more depressing time of the year if you’re trying to lose weight?
The television bombards us with commercials for diet products and programs. There are dozens of quick fixes, pills to take and crazy diet plans to sign up (and pay) for.
So, here are my tips for getting through this rough time of [...]
11 Tips for Thanksiving and Dieting
Wow, Thanksgiving is around the corner, with all the great food and family that comes with it. If you’re trying to watch your weight or even (gasp!) lose weight during the holidays, this one can be a real diet-breaker. Face it, what’s more traditional that eating a huge meal and falling asleep on the couch [...]
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