All Blog Posts Tagged 'lose' (51)

Resolutions not working out?

Sometimes it's not you. Sometimes it's the way you set up your New Year's resolutions. Go here to find out how recreating your resolutions can start you on the road to success.

Carpe Diem!

Added by Bobbi Johnson on January 18, 2010 at 7:18pm — No Comments

Protein and Weight Loss - How Much Do You Need?

In a previous post I touched on how protein affects weight loss. If you haven't read the post, here's a link - How does protein affect weight loss?

Standard recommendations for protein each day is 0.8 grams per kilogram body weight (0.8 g/kg). To calculate your protein needs multiply your weight in pounds x 0.37.

Here’s an example of how to do the calculations for someone weighing 140… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on November 26, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

How Does Protein Affect Weight Loss?

Fat, protein, and carbohydrates are all essential to your overall health. When you are working to lose weight it’s important that you do not cut any one nutrient too low. Let’s focus on your protein intake.

Types of Protein

Protein is made up of 20 building blocks called amino acids. Eleven of these amino acids are nonessential and nine are essential. This means the body is unable to create nine of these amino acids on its own and must receive them from food… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on November 17, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

1 Simple Method = Better, Faster Results

The holidays are fast approaching. Only about 2 weeks until Thanksgiving.

This time of year I bet you don't have a lot of time to workout.

But it is vital right now to do just that. With all the cookies, cakes, parties, and social gatherings...

With one simple method, you can get better, faster results from your workout routine.

Tony Horton includes it in his P90X Program. (But no, he didn't invent this exercise principle. It has actually been around… Continue

Added by Bobbi Johnson on November 13, 2009 at 6:32am — No Comments

Combat Holiday Weight Gain with a Battle Plan

The holidays can be a big hurdle in a weight loss/health plan. Holidays don't mean you can't enjoy the good food and desserts.

Here are 5 tips for a healthier holiday:

1. Plan Ahead - It will help if you have a plan in place ahead of time. Decide if you are going to have seconds in advance and what you are going to have seconds of. For example, mashed potatoes and gravy can be loaded with calories and fat, so opt for seconds of a healthier salad or other side… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on November 5, 2009 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment

10 Secrets to Surviving the Holidays Without Gaining Weight!

Can you really enjoy the holidays without gaining weight?

Join Dietitians Lisa Nelson and Ursula Ridens for this FREE Teleclass

"10 Secrets to Surviving the Holidays Without Gaining Weight!"

Call in from anywhere Thursday, November 12th 7-8 pm MT.

Losing and maintaining a healthy weight depends on you making the right choices to achieve your goals and stop the weight loss… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on October 30, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

5 Tips to Decrease Calories When Dining Out

If you are trying to lose weight or maintain your weight restaurants can be a challenge due to the calorie rich menu items. Here are 5 tips to help you:

1. Stop a bad cycle. Just because you dine out on night does not mean you’re healthy intentions are permanently ruined. Start the next day fresh with a heart healthy breakfast.

2. Maintain your social schedule, but actually eat out less. You can still attend social events, but eat a healthy meal at home first… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on October 27, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Do you know what you're having for dinner?

It gets very old day after day having to worry about what you’re going to eat for three meals each day and snacks. Throw in changed plans and crazy schedules and the fast food lane is suddenly looking more and more appetizing.

A simple way to make the burden of meal preparation much easier is to plan ahead. Planning a menu does not have to be complicated, it simply requires investing a little time each week to plan ahead.

There are many benefits to planning your… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on October 15, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

5 Strategies to Lose Weight

Here are five strategies you can start using today to promote long term weight loss:

1. Don't cut calories too low - Drastic calorie restriction can slow your metabolism.

2. Eat a well balanced breakfast everyday.

3. Strength train to build muscle mass and… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on September 17, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Your Support Group - Weight Loss Team Member #4

If you've been following along, here is the fourth and final member of your weight loss team. We've already covered:

1. Doctor

2. Nutritionist

3. Personal Trainer

Successfully losing weight and maintaining the weight loss requires several different factors all working together. Get a team of experts… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on August 20, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

The Nutritionist - Weight Loss Team Member #2

Like I mentioned in the previous post, losing weight and maintaining the weight loss requires several different factors all working together. To increase your success you need a team of experts behind. We already covered consulting your physician as team member #1. Let's move on to weight loss team member #2.

Nutritionist

There is so much information available on weight loss and what foods to… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on August 13, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Who do you need on your weight loss team?

Successfully losing weight and maintaining the weight loss requires several different factors all working together. Get a team of experts behind you to successfully to achieve the long-term weight loss you desire.

So, who do you need on your weight loss team?

1. Doctor – A step many skip!

2. Nutritionist – I'm happy to work with you:)

3. Personal Trainer – I’ll share a few options.

4. Support Group – If you’re a member of… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on August 11, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Hidden Caffeine in Diet Supplements

Not too long ago I posted on weight loss supplements and the fraudulent (and potentially dangerous) claims being made. I came across more information I’d like to share with you.

The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) analyzed over 50 dietary supplements and found approximately half contained the caffeine equivalent of 2 cups of coffee. Dietary supplements are not required to list caffeine content unless pure caffeine… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on June 30, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Do You Need to Eat Fat to Lose Fat?

When it's time to lose weight, many of us are trained to think "cut back on fat". In a previous post - What's the right amount of fat? - I discussed fat soluble vitamins, how much fat you should include in your daily diet, and some healthy fat sources. Now I want to cover one other important contribution fat makes when it comes to losing weight.

One of the beauties of fat is that it helps us to feel… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on June 22, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Do I Have to Stop Snacking to Lose Weight?

There is a general perception that snacking is bad and you need to cut out snacking if you want to lose weight. Well, the opposite is actually true.

It is important to eat regularly, every 3-4 hours to maintain your metabolic rate, promote stable blood sugar levels, and prevent insulin spikes. By maintaining a high metabolism you boost the calories you burn throughout the day, which helps you lose weight. By maintaining stable blood sugar levels and preventing insulin spikes you will… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on June 16, 2009 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments

5 Biggest Diet Myths Revealed!

Losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight is a key step towards heart health. Later this month I'm hosting a free teleclass with fellow dietitian Ursula Ridens if you want to know how to lose we1ght and keep it off - permanently!

You are invited to the FREE teleclass on Tuesday, June 23, called "5 Biggest Dieting Myths Revealed."

On this call, we're revealing EXACTLY which dieting strategies will help you shed the pounds once and for all, so you can look good,… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on June 11, 2009 at 2:49pm — No Comments

Calories - Is less really best?

Have you ever been frustrated by not losing weight even when you feel like you've done everything possible to cut down on calories?

So is less really best when it comes to how many calories we eat? One might think that reducing calories is the most direct way to manage weight. However, this can backfire, especially with eating less than 1200 calories per day (or higher in some individuals). When one cuts their calories down too low the body's metabolism (the rate at which we burn… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on June 9, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

4 Steps to Decrease Stress Related Weight Gain

Here are four additional tips to decrease the impact of stress and elevated cortisol levels on your weight.

1. Don’t fight the cravings.

If you need something sweet it’s okay to satisfy your sweet tooth – in moderation. It’ll cut off your cortisol response before things get out of control.

2. Limit caffeine.

The combination of caffeine and stress raises cortisol levels.

3. As always, don’t skip… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on May 14, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Weight Loss - Prevent Stress Related Weight Gain

Stress is linked to weight gain in that it stimulates the release of cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone that breaks down muscle to provide the body with needed glucose for energy needs. Cortisol also relocates fat cell deposits into the visceral cavities of the abdomen. Increased abdominal fat increases your heart disease risk.

Here are three tips to decrease stress related weight gain.

1. Push-ups

Effective, instant stress reliever that tricks the body into… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on May 12, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

How To Fight Obesity

The numbers don’t lie, the statistics are staggering, and the repercussions deadly. What am I talking about? In the United States alone:

* nearly 70% of Americans are overweight

* almost 4 out of 10 are considered obese