1. Results: That is the obvious highlight of sticking to a diet. The results are the motivation and the goal. It feels great to finally see results and gives you a real boost of confidence. 2. Eating right: Eating right makes you feel healthy. It relieves cravings and often helps with health concerns. 3. Working out: Finding time to work out is challenging for many. As a busy mom it is hard to fit in among working, chasing a toddler,and making dinner. However, once you find a routine that works for you and you begin seeing the results you will … Continue reading →

Wear long dark pants: Wearing long dark pants will detract from any flaws on the lower half of your body. Wearing a light colored or white top will also add to the illusion and distract from your lower half. You will want pants that flow and flair for the best look. Bootcut Jeans: Bootcut jeans are the most flattering for the flawed figure. Finding a pair that flairs a bit will provide a long and lean appearance. Dark jeans are best if you are trying to camouflage your weight. Wear the right size: Wearing clothes that are big will not … Continue reading →

EGCG found in Green Tea aids in weight loss: Not only does green tea have a positive effect on your body, antioxidants in general aid in maintaining a healthy weight. Free radicals damage the cells that signal you are full. You can combat this by consuming more antioxidants found in vegetables. EGCG is suggested to increase metabolism, inhibit fat cell development and increase fat excretion. So drink up the green tea while you munch on a salad. Just don’t add too much sugar to your green tea. Proper sleep will promote a healthy weight: A lack of sleep causes a … Continue reading →

Every year it seems Christmas come earlier. By this Christmas will you have reached your weight loss goal? Will you resolve to stay on your weight loss journey through the sugar plums dancing in your head? It is a hard time of year for dieters. I know of no other time of year where people engage in so much candy, cookies, cakes, and pies. All December long will be a test of will power. Will you pass? Gearing up for the holiday ahead: Remember your goal: Christmas comes and goes but the pounds gained will be with you long after … Continue reading →

Beauty sleep was not just referring to decreasing dark circles and wrinkles. Studies have shown that a lack of sleep can contribute to weight gain. You would think that staying up you would burn more calories since sleeping is sedentary. However, this could not be farther from the truth. Studies have shown that women who slept even one hour less than other women gained more weight. Further children are also included in studies which show a lack of sleep leads to obesity. How much sleep is enough? Adults need seven to nine hours of sleep per night. Well, this must … Continue reading →

Pregnancy is a time of joy and expectation. It can be a time of anxiety for those concerned about gaining weight. Some women gain as little as ten pounds while others gain fifty or more pounds. For women who have a tendency to gain quite a bit of weight or who are already overweight the urge to diet during pregnancy is strong. Anxiety over gaining too much weight or adding more weight to an overweight body can cause one to make poor decisions. However, you need to be careful with your health and the health of your baby. Pregnancy is … Continue reading →

As we have been told numerous times obesity is out of control in the United States. With super sizing food to stressful days we almost cannot win and the pounds pile on. Or can we win? Are there strategies we can take to help us stay in control of our weight? Dr. Janell Diets the author of Motivation to Sensation, wants people to get healthy and have fun this summer without putting on the pounds. Here are some simple strategies from Dr. Dietz to help you stay focused on your weight loss goals this summer: Keep your home as temptation … Continue reading →

Summer is knocking on the door are you ready to let it in? How is your diet going? Hitting your goals? I would love to hear from you! Let me know how you are doing and what is working for you and what isn’t working for you. Let’s support each other in the journey to lose weight and travel the path of well being. We need to learn to live well, get your mind right, and be active! If you are doing well or need support just comment or shoot me an email so we can talk about it. I … Continue reading →

Yesterday we discussed being pear shaped. Pear shaped women carry more of their weight on the lower portion of their body. They gain weight easily and often are at risk of emotional disorders due to weight gain or more prone to eating disorders. They are also more prone to varicose veins and osteoporosis. I am a pear shaped woman so these discoveries were not cheery thoughts. However, keeping your weight under control and maintaining and active lifestyle can reduce these potential issues. Today, I want to discuss apple shapes. Now, there are other body types such as hourglass, but the … Continue reading →