Counting calories doesn’t work. How many times have we said it? We like to talk about it though, because so many people still believe that if you just eat less calories or burn more calories, weight loss will happen. If it were that simple, losing weight would be much easier. And we probably wouldn’t be in business. The truth is that losing weight (and gaining weight) happens differently for everyone. (more…)
Americans say they are doing everything they can to be healthy… but the numbers aren’t adding up. Two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese and yet 49% of Americans say they are doing everything they can to achieve balanced nutrition and a healthy diet. Something is not quite right there, so what is going on? (more…)
Thinking about starting a new diet today? You many want to wait until Sunday or Monday. According to a UK study, people who start diets at the beginning of the week are more likely to stick to it.
Do you ever wonder why you can’t just walk by the candy dish at work without helping yourself to a handful or why you can’t stop thinking about the ice cream in your freezer until you break it out and eat half of if right out of the carton? Where is your willpower?
To get the most for your money when you exercise at the gym, you should engage in intense exercise. I know, I know, we all have days where we just want to do the elliptical on level one or take a leisurely walk on the treadmill, and that’s fine; at least you’re getting up and moving. But, what if you heard that you could lose 1 pound after just 5 intense exercise workouts. (more…)
Losing weight may seem like a tough job. But maintaining your weight loss is where the real battle begins. 95% of people who lose weight end up gaining it back. Usually with a couple additional pounds tacked on. Not only does this create damage to your metabolism and set the scene for multiple body imbalances, but it also can do a number on a person’s motivation.
Give the gift of health!
