You can always learn more about weight loss or nutrition, and even yourself that can help you be just a little bit better tomorrow.
A healthy lifestyle is a process. Think of it as an exciting adventure of self-discovery that will help you build a more meaningful life.
The most important action one can take when trying to lose weight is to change what you eat and how you eat.
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Friday, October 31, 2014
When we act, we create growth and change
You are probably aware that you need to eat differently or perhaps be more active, but understanding concepts is very different from experiencing them.
Without action the knowledge itself is somewhat useless. Understanding how to lose weight is not the same as turning that awareness into action.
There is no change without action. Many times we know what we need to do, but we just have to push ourselves to take action. And when we act, we create growth and change.
Without action the knowledge itself is somewhat useless. Understanding how to lose weight is not the same as turning that awareness into action.
There is no change without action. Many times we know what we need to do, but we just have to push ourselves to take action. And when we act, we create growth and change.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Guest Post: Vary Your Grains
A
well-balanced meal contains a protein, vegetables and grains. People often over
indulge in pasta and white rice, but don’t eat enough whole grains. Whole
grains have been shown to reduce the risk of chronic diseases including heart disease
and diabetes. Due to their fiber content, they can ease constipation, and aid
in weight loss and assist with weight control.
When choosing
whole grains, always read labels. Remember that just because something is dark
in color does not make it a whole grain. Always read the nutrition facts label
to make sure the whole grain is the first ingredient. With so many whole grain
varieties, you don’t always have to choose brown rice or whole wheat pasta. Consider giving quinoa, farro, or wheat berries a try.
Quinoa is a
complete protein, which means it contains all of the essential amino acids. Try
adding quinoa to salads or soups, or enjoy it for breakfast with fruit,
cinnamon and nuts.
Farro is a
good source of protein, fiber and magnesium and works well in place of rice or
pasta in recipes. Similar to quinoa, farro also works well as a hot breakfast
cereal.
Wheat berries
are high in iron, phosphorous, fiber and protein. Try them as a side dish or
add them to salads. You can even use them as a yogurt topping in place of
granola.
What is your
favorite whole grain recipe?
Guest blog post by
Linzy Unger, MS, RD, CDN
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Barriers to Healthy Eating
Healthy eating means making changes you can live with and
enjoy for the rest of your life. It is one of the best things you can do support
your weight loss goals. Changing your eating habits may take time and practice.
But it’s important to stay on track and
keep trying. Making any king of change in the way you live your daily life is
like being on the path. The path leads to success.
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Unhealthy food decisions while away from home
Last week was a perfect example that eating healthy while
away from home could be difficult.
I was away from home for a week and found myself in this challenging situation again.
Hotel rooms are really tough places to make quality food choices and eating generally means restaurants, fast food places, or hotel lounges.
I tried to stick to a healthy eating routine but it was impossible. Limited time, not knowing where to buy healthy food, and eating between meetings prompted me to make hasty, unhealthy food decisions. I ended up with consuming processed foods, heavy fats, and unhealthy preservatives.
I was away from home for a week and found myself in this challenging situation again.
Hotel rooms are really tough places to make quality food choices and eating generally means restaurants, fast food places, or hotel lounges.
I tried to stick to a healthy eating routine but it was impossible. Limited time, not knowing where to buy healthy food, and eating between meetings prompted me to make hasty, unhealthy food decisions. I ended up with consuming processed foods, heavy fats, and unhealthy preservatives.
Thursday, June 26, 2014
We must become more knowledgeable
The weight-loss industry has exploded in recent years.
Consumers are expected to spend about $66 billion this year on diet soft
drinks, health club memberships, dietary supplements and other products aimed
at weight loss.
Some manufacturers are feeding on the false hopes of so many
people who would do anything to lose weight and in the quickest amount of time.
By promoting unrealistic expectations and false hopes, they doom current weight-loss efforts to failure and make future attempts less likely to succeed.
By promoting unrealistic expectations and false hopes, they doom current weight-loss efforts to failure and make future attempts less likely to succeed.
We must become more knowledgeable about achieving and
maintaining healthy weight and more skeptical of ads promising quick fixes.
The more you know, the more likely you are to do the right
thing. Knowledge is the first step to a successful weight loss, but it is the
application of knowledge that yields sustained success.
When people know more about the realities of weight-loss, fewer
will be inclined to waste their money, time and effort on products that don’t
work as advertised.
And the real secret they don’t want you to know is
that while losing weight may not be fun or easy, but you don’t need to take out
your wallet to do it.
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Misleading ads for weight loss products
Misleading ads for weight loss products target consumers
desperate for results.
To make it easier to spot false weight loss representations the Federal Trade Commission has compiled a list of seven statements in ads that are likely to be a tip-off to deception.
To make it easier to spot false weight loss representations the Federal Trade Commission has compiled a list of seven statements in ads that are likely to be a tip-off to deception.
Think twice before purchasing a product that promises the
following:
1. causes weight loss of two pounds or more a week for a
month or more without dieting or exercise;
2. causes substantial weight loss no matter what or how much
the consumer eats;
3. causes permanent weight loss even after the consumer
stops using product;
4. blocks the absorption of fat or calories to enable
consumers to lose substantial weight;
5. safely enables consumers to lose more than three pounds
per week for more than four weeks;
6. causes substantial weight loss for all users; or
7. causes substantial weight loss by wearing a product on
the body or rubbing it into the skin.
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