December 2018

Editorial

Exercise, Nutrition, Weight Loss December 31, 2018

Editorial: Choose to change and be grateful

Changing for life is the key to successful weight loss maintenance.   In college, I used to always toast a party with on toast: “Here…

 
New Years Resolution

Exercise, Nutrition, Weight Loss December 30, 2018

My resolution or evolution: 2019

My New Year’s Resolution: An Evolution

I started last year like any other by creating a New Year’s Resolutions.  I planned to be healthier and for this, I was partially successful.  I did well for the first 4-6 months and then I began to be less successful.   As soon as I returned to live with my family (we were separated for 2 years because of my job), my unhealthy habits returned.  Maybe my goals are overly ambitious.  I only have myself to blame.  

 

Exercise, Nutrition, Weight Loss December 29, 2018

List: Ten reasons to eat more chocolate

Reasons to eat more dark chocolate.

Do you really need a reason to eat more chocolate?  Probably not!  Chocolate is the ultimate comfort food.  Chocolate is one of the simple pleasures in life that has been tied to just about any benefit you can imagine.  People claim it can reduce stress, protect your heart, and acts as an aphrodisiac.  

 
Progress report

Progress Report, Weight Loss December 28, 2018

Progress report: 28 December 2018

Keto and happy.  

The first 24-28 hours were miserable.  I was hungry and wanted to eat everything in sight.  Now the ravenous period is over, I am doing better.  My hunger has returned to normal.  I did have a few headaches and fatigue…..

 
Research Definition

Nutrition, Research, Weight Loss December 27, 2018

Research: Vegan diet may assist with weight loss and insulin sensitivity.

New research points to a vegan diet as a solution for elevated weight and obesity. The biggest nutritional argument of the past twenty years has…

 
Weight Loss Tip 189 - Keep Pushing Forward

Weight Loss December 26, 2018

Weight Loss Tip: Keep Pushing Forward

Keep pushing toward that goal.   [pullquote]“The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places.” ~Unknown[/pullquote]We have the opportunity to succeed and do…

 
Merry Christmas

Weight Loss December 25, 2018

Merry Christmas: 2018.

Merry Christmas!  

This time of year is the perfect time to reflect and show appreciation.  Christmas is a time of sharing and giving.  I want to give my appreciation to everyone that has visited my site.  I am truly grateful for all of my readers, family, and friends that have and continue to support me in my journey to a healthier lifestyle and weight. Honestly, I could never have done it without you all.

 
Progress report

Progress Report, Weight Loss December 24, 2018

Progress report: 24 December 2018

Swing and a miss.  

It is Christmas Eve and I have a lot to be happy about.  I am at home with my family and not in the middle of the desert.  I am pretty healthy.  The problem is that I am still at 230 and have not made a dent in my diet and exercise plan.  The good news is that my wife has decided to start a Keto diet with me.  I have never tried it officially but that will change.    

 
Ghee versus Butter

Nutrition, Weight Loss December 23, 2018

The Butter Ghee Conundrum

Butter or Ghee: Which one is better?  

The question of butter or ghee is quite a conundrum.  Ghee is all the rave.  Whether you are trying to lose weight or not, you can find lots of claims to the benefits of ghee with a quick internet search.  

 

Nutrition, Weight Loss December 22, 2018

List: Ten tips to increasing coffee flavor without adding to your waist.

Ten ways to boost coffee flavor without adding lots of calories.

The empty calories of sugar or creamer can kill a weight loss plan.  Many of us love a good cup of coffee from our local barista, but many of them are packed with extra calories you don’t need.  If you’re trying to stay healthy and avoid unneeded calories, consider substituting these tricks for your calorie packed coffee drinks.  You can even add ice and blend if you prefer them cold.