Well, maybe you are snacking too much. Or NOT keeping a weight loss journal. Or just not exercising.
Here are 10 tips from RealAge on how to get back on the weight loss track.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Eat Fat, Get Thin!
That's right! According to this, eating the right kinds of fat (lean beef, olive oil, almonds), will help keep you THIN!
Monday, July 16, 2012
Weight Loss Myths
RealAge says there are three myths they can bust:
1) eat mini meals throughout the day -- turns out, this just makes you hungry all the time
2) use small plates -- you just fill up the small plate twice...or, make it extra full -- better to measure OR gain discipline over your portions
3) your diet plan matters -- guess what? If you're on a diet you like, just stick to it. That's it. Stay discplined.
So, eat less, exercise more...and find a diet that you can make a lifestyle -- because if you can't stick to it, it won't work.
1) eat mini meals throughout the day -- turns out, this just makes you hungry all the time
2) use small plates -- you just fill up the small plate twice...or, make it extra full -- better to measure OR gain discipline over your portions
3) your diet plan matters -- guess what? If you're on a diet you like, just stick to it. That's it. Stay discplined.
So, eat less, exercise more...and find a diet that you can make a lifestyle -- because if you can't stick to it, it won't work.
Stand Up to Stay Fit?
That's what this article suggests.
Instead of sitting down for long periods of time, this article suggests we stand up more ... a lot more.
Your thoughts?
Instead of sitting down for long periods of time, this article suggests we stand up more ... a lot more.
Your thoughts?
Thursday, July 12, 2012
The answer is...
...YES! I can fit into 35 waist pants. Since about 2003, I've worn 36 waist pants, up from 34 at that time, of course. For about 8 years, I was at or over 180 pounds. Most of it in my mid-section. The extra weight, anyway.
I didn't think much about it until I went to the beach once and saw a picture. Even then, I didn't do much until my doctor told me my sugar was slightly high. Not terrible, he said, but since both my parents are diabetic, and I was only 34 at the time, something to be worried about.
I started running and have since completed three half marathons. The feeling is amazing -- and the discipline to train is rewarding as well.
More importantly, my sugar and cholesterol levels are just as they should be.
And, my pants have been fitting pretty loosely of late. And I've been wondering if I could go down a size or two.
A couple years ago, I bought a pair of 34 waist jeans. I was still weighing 176-178. And they were tight and looked strange.
But two weeks ago, I bought a pair of 35 waist pants. When I woke up today and the scale said 173, I thought I'd try them. They fit. Rather nicely, I might add. I'm looking forward to ditching them at some point for some 34s. But for now, it feels great to be a 35.
I didn't think much about it until I went to the beach once and saw a picture. Even then, I didn't do much until my doctor told me my sugar was slightly high. Not terrible, he said, but since both my parents are diabetic, and I was only 34 at the time, something to be worried about.
I started running and have since completed three half marathons. The feeling is amazing -- and the discipline to train is rewarding as well.
More importantly, my sugar and cholesterol levels are just as they should be.
And, my pants have been fitting pretty loosely of late. And I've been wondering if I could go down a size or two.
A couple years ago, I bought a pair of 34 waist jeans. I was still weighing 176-178. And they were tight and looked strange.
But two weeks ago, I bought a pair of 35 waist pants. When I woke up today and the scale said 173, I thought I'd try them. They fit. Rather nicely, I might add. I'm looking forward to ditching them at some point for some 34s. But for now, it feels great to be a 35.
Monday, July 9, 2012
How to lose weight on vacation...
So, it is summer. Vacations abound. Down time becomes more available. And that means travel. Adventure. Fun. And FOOD! So, of course, you gain weight on vacation, right? You indulge, add a few pounds, and then worry about it later, right?
OR, you could LOSE weight on vacation.
In fairness, I just took a vacation. A full week with my family. And I LOST weight while doing so. Here's the run down. The morning I left for vacation, I weighed 174. The day after vacation (back home), I weighed 173.5. So yeah, not a big weight loss. But, some. AND, no weight gain. Because while it may seem easy, sometimes that extra pound or three you picked up on the beach can stick around for a week, a month, or more.
So, how do you lose weight (or at least maintain) while on vacation?
Here are some tips:
1) Bring your own snacks. This will also save you money. We made brownies with pumpkin, a slight modification of this idea from Snack Girl. They were delicious. We knew we would indulge, and chocolate is wonderful, right? So, whip out a healthier brownie and enjoy. Our 6-year-old loved them. We didn't tell her they were made from pumpkin. I also added a teaspoon of vanilla for a bit of extra wonderful flavor, by the way. If you bring your own snacks, you can control the calorie content. And, you can add nutrition. Plus, you won't be tempted to stop and get snacks when you stop for gas. These were great and helped us stay happy.
2) Never stop moving. Ok, Ok. It IS vacation. So of course, you want to relax. But also, MOVE. I'm normally a runner, but I didn't run on vacation. I did SWIM, though. Yes, yes. I played in the ocean. Sure, I watched my child have fun. But, I also swam. I didn't just sit by the pool and drink beer (easy calories and an easy way to pack on pounds). I did make myself swim just a few laps at the pool before we left each night. And, while I certainly enjoyed floating a bit and just sitting in the sun, I also swam in the ocean. Also, one of our favorite family sports is outlet shopping. So, we walked. All over. Walking was nice ... together as a family, talking, laughing, and sharing. Plus, we burned calories. So, don't miss a chance to try a new exercise on vacation.
3) Avoid Alcohol. Yes, I know. It's vacation. But, I watched in amazement as people around me drank beer after beer on the beach followed by evening cocktails at the pool. Talk about calories. Wow. I don't typically drink beer, but I do enjoy a nice bourbon drink from time-to-time. But, this trip: NO alcohol. I indulged in other ways -- with ice cream, for example. But, not consuming any alcohol meant I wasn't getting a ton of empty calories that would add pounds.
So, there you go. Three tips that are reasonably easy ways to help you stay fit (or possibly even lose weight) on vacation.
OR, you could LOSE weight on vacation.
In fairness, I just took a vacation. A full week with my family. And I LOST weight while doing so. Here's the run down. The morning I left for vacation, I weighed 174. The day after vacation (back home), I weighed 173.5. So yeah, not a big weight loss. But, some. AND, no weight gain. Because while it may seem easy, sometimes that extra pound or three you picked up on the beach can stick around for a week, a month, or more.
So, how do you lose weight (or at least maintain) while on vacation?
Here are some tips:
1) Bring your own snacks. This will also save you money. We made brownies with pumpkin, a slight modification of this idea from Snack Girl. They were delicious. We knew we would indulge, and chocolate is wonderful, right? So, whip out a healthier brownie and enjoy. Our 6-year-old loved them. We didn't tell her they were made from pumpkin. I also added a teaspoon of vanilla for a bit of extra wonderful flavor, by the way. If you bring your own snacks, you can control the calorie content. And, you can add nutrition. Plus, you won't be tempted to stop and get snacks when you stop for gas. These were great and helped us stay happy.
2) Never stop moving. Ok, Ok. It IS vacation. So of course, you want to relax. But also, MOVE. I'm normally a runner, but I didn't run on vacation. I did SWIM, though. Yes, yes. I played in the ocean. Sure, I watched my child have fun. But, I also swam. I didn't just sit by the pool and drink beer (easy calories and an easy way to pack on pounds). I did make myself swim just a few laps at the pool before we left each night. And, while I certainly enjoyed floating a bit and just sitting in the sun, I also swam in the ocean. Also, one of our favorite family sports is outlet shopping. So, we walked. All over. Walking was nice ... together as a family, talking, laughing, and sharing. Plus, we burned calories. So, don't miss a chance to try a new exercise on vacation.
3) Avoid Alcohol. Yes, I know. It's vacation. But, I watched in amazement as people around me drank beer after beer on the beach followed by evening cocktails at the pool. Talk about calories. Wow. I don't typically drink beer, but I do enjoy a nice bourbon drink from time-to-time. But, this trip: NO alcohol. I indulged in other ways -- with ice cream, for example. But, not consuming any alcohol meant I wasn't getting a ton of empty calories that would add pounds.
So, there you go. Three tips that are reasonably easy ways to help you stay fit (or possibly even lose weight) on vacation.
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