Motivation Tip: Get Competitive
Get Competitive: With Yourself or Your Friends. Light a little fire behind you. There is nothing like a little competition to get your motor…
Progress Report: Day 5 of Restart
My Renewed Effort for Improved Health I am five days into my return to a healthier path. After just over two months of going astray,…
Myth: Exercise is the key to weight loss.
Exercise is only 15-25% of dieting. Many dieters mistakenly think that exercise is key to weight loss. Weight loss is 75-85% what you eat…
Weight Loss Tip: Only Shop From Your List
Shopping lists are essential to sticking to your diet. One of my local grocery stores does the perfect temptation dance. The dance they practice…
Recent Research on Obesity, Overweight, and Stroke
Does Increased Body Weight Protect Against Stroke? Recent research studies have looked at the data from the Framingham Heart Study (FHS) and the relationship in…
Day 1 of the New Beginning
An attempt to gain control of my diet and life again. It is 6 AM, and I am planning the new start that I discussed…
A fresh new beginning.
After many weeks of not following a diet and many slip ups, I have decided to change my ways and try to get back on…
Progress Report: Time Out
Time for a time-out: Frustration has set in. Ok, I am trying to restart. I started with fasting and that blew up in my…
Progress Report: Pre-Holiday Slump
Slumps can be discouraging. I am heading into the independence day holiday, and I am unable to keep my diet. This holiday is a…
List: 10 Foods to Avoid When Dieting
Making good choices is the key to successful weight loss. If you choose wisely, the weight will come off, and you will be less hungry. …