As we, as a society question why we have become more and more obese, let's stop searching for a deep rooted reason and get back to the basics. Personally, I don't think we can specifically blame carbs, sugars or whites like potatoes. We simply eat too much of everything. As a society our calorie intake has steadily gone up over the decades and so has our weight. Simple … [Read more...] about Tip #4. Count Calories, Because Calories Count!
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Tip 2. Some is Better than None.
Shirley and Fred have been students of mine for about 6 years. They are a lovely, fit, couple who attend classes on an average of three times a week. The class they attend is from 11:30-12:30. Yesterday, Shirley said "Don't get nervous when I leave, I have an appointment and can only stay until 12." Someone, overhearing, asked in the nicest of ways, " If you can only stay … [Read more...] about Tip 2. Some is Better than None.
Wake up and Eat…This.
Last night's gathering was great, as always. While the split-pea soup ended up cooking too long and getting a little too thick, it was still eaten by all. After picking lots of lettuce from the garden, we ended up with a nice big VERY FRESH salad and since I wasn't making any other dishes, I made 2 Shepherd's pies, and that was a good decision! Michele was with us, in … [Read more...] about Wake up and Eat…This.
The Road to Success. Be Specific!
With resolutions being the topic of the week every year at this time, please consider these most important 2 words...BE SPECIFIC. It's not enough to say "I want to lose weight this year." You will be much more successful if you set a specific goal and then list the tools you will use to get to that goal. Much more effective will be saying "This year, I want to lose 15 pounds … [Read more...] about The Road to Success. Be Specific!
Joyce’s Journey. A Simple Reminder.
Much of the world is waking up today and thinking about how they can improve their lives. Many have resolved to do many different things more, or less, but no resolution comes up more than the one that says "I will exercise more and lose (fill in the blank) pounds." I would like to share the "Evelyn Woods" version of my student Joyce's weight loss story. At about 460 pounds … [Read more...] about Joyce’s Journey. A Simple Reminder.