5 simple tricks to eat less, stay satisfied, lose more!
Try these steps to help you control your portion sizes while staying satisfied with your meals! 1) Enjoy every bite! Take time when eating your meal. Focus on your food and enjoy every bite! Mindful eating will help you recognize feelings of hunger. 2) Use small plates and bowls Just because your place setting comes with a large dinner plate, doesn't mean you should use it. Use a smaller plate to make your portions look bigger and you won't even realize it! 3) Count portions If you're tempted to eat from a full box of crackers, portion them out ...
Get back on the weight loss wagon!
"I lost XX pounds a few years ago, but now I've gained XX pounds back and I can't seem to get back on the wagon!" Does this sound like you? You know you can lose weight because you've done it before, but you can't seem to re-lose the weight? As you know, this can be extremely frustrating. But, you are not alone. Maintaining weight loss can be even more difficult than losing it for the first time. In fact, the majority of people who lose tend to gain it back and then some. ...
Are your celebrations food-focused or people-focused?
Get through the upcoming Labor Day weekend by re-focusing your thinking about food. Start by answering this question (honestly, please!) Are your celebrations typically food-focused or people-focused? Do you know the answer right away, or are you confused about which way you view your events? Are you worried if you will have enough food at the event? Are you worried about what dishes people will bring (ie: too many desserts, not enough salads, not enough variety, etc.) Are you worried about what will happen to the leftovers? Are you worried about planning your event around meal-times? Are you answering yes to these questions??!! ...
Why am I hungry?
Are you hungry right now? Why are you hungry? Are you feeling physical syptoms of hunger such as stomach pangs? Or, are you feeling psychological symptoms such as food cravings or emotions? Often times we turn to food to satisfy feelings of anger, boredom or even happiness. If you are trying to lose weight or eat more healthy, this can be extremely detrimental. This often starts when we are children when parents use food as a reward for good behavior or as a soother when we are upset. It's time to change this behavior! When you ...
Does the date on your driver’s license rule you?
Do you often tell yourself you can or can't do things because you are of a certain age? You can't run anymore because you're too old? Or, you can splurge on a purchase because you're old enough now? The truth is, you are as young (or old) as you feel. Saturday night I was lying in bed reading when my 13-year-old brought me a cup of tea to "help me sleep", he said. I had a quick flashback of Saturday nights of years past: being out on the town, socializing until all hours. This was ...
Back to the Basics with Boot Camp
Do you remember participating in the President's Fitness Challenge in elementary school? Pull-ups, sit-ups, shuttle runs. Is it ringing a bell? Do you remember how well you did at the test when you were 10-years-old? How do you think you would do with the test today? The first time I attended boot camp class at my gym, this is the test I thought of. However, while I am much older now, I have trained my mind to be confident and my body to challenge. I think I could do better at the test now than ...
Kick up your strength workout with Kettlebells
Kettlebells - you've heard of it, but maybe you don't know exactly what it is. Or, if you have heard about the workout, maybe it intimidates you! Put your fears aside! Here's why you should try a kettlebells class today: Benefits of kettlebells Kettlebells provide a full-body workout because you need to use your entire body, specifically your core, to lift and control the weight. You will get both a strength and stability workout at the same time, and it's a great option if you wish to work multiple muscle groups at once. Prevent injury Be sure to use kettlebells ...
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Are your celebrations food-focused or people-focused?
Get through the upcoming Labor Day weekend by re-focusing your thinking about food. Start by answering this question (honestly, please!) Are your celebrations typically food-focused or people-focused? Do you know the answer right away, or are you confused about which way you view your events? Are you worried if you will have enough food at the event? Are... [Read more of this review]
Does the date on your driver’s license rule you?
Do you often tell yourself you can or can’t do things because you are of a certain age? You can’t run anymore because you’re too old? Or, you can splurge on a purchase because you’re old enough now? The truth is, you are as young (or old) as you feel. Saturday night I was lying in bed reading when my 13-year-old brought me... [Read more of this review]
Kick up your strength workout with Kettlebells
Kettlebells – you’ve heard of it, but maybe you don’t know exactly what it is. Or, if you have heard about the workout, maybe it intimidates you! Put your fears aside! Here’s why you should try a kettlebells class today: Benefits of kettlebells Kettlebells provide a full-body workout because you need to use your entire body,... [Read more of this review]
5 simple tricks to eat less, stay satisfied, lose more!
Try these steps to help you control your portion sizes while staying satisfied with your meals! 1) Enjoy every bite! Take time when eating your meal. Focus on your food and enjoy every bite! Mindful eating will help you recognize feelings of hunger. 2) Use small plates and bowls Just because your place setting comes with a large dinner plate, doesn’t... [Read more of this review]
Why am I hungry?
Are you hungry right now? Why are you hungry? Are you feeling physical syptoms of hunger such as stomach pangs? Or, are you feeling psychological symptoms such as food cravings or emotions? Often times we turn to food to satisfy feelings of anger, boredom or even happiness. If you are trying to lose weight or eat more healthy, this can be extremely... [Read more of this review]
Back to the Basics with Boot Camp
Do you remember participating in the President’s Fitness Challenge in elementary school? Pull-ups, sit-ups, shuttle runs. Is it ringing a bell? Do you remember how well you did at the test when you were 10-years-old? How do you think you would do with the test today? The first time I attended boot camp class at my gym, this is the test I thought... [Read more of this review]
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