All Blog Posts Tagged 'loss' (133)

We All Come Tumbling Down

Sometimes we make mistakes. We all fall short from time to time. It can be a hard road to travel and we will hit those bumps along the way. Some are pebbles and others are massive speed bumps. We try to climb that mountain but lose our grip. But if we…

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Added by Brian, the old man on October 22, 2010 at 6:29am — No Comments

Are You Winning the Game of Life?

If good health is one of you goals to a long and happy life, maybe not! It has been two months since New Year’s; are you keeping your resolution? Studies show people surveyed only keep their resolutions anywhere from 6-46% of the time depending on the study. My favorite quote from Yankee legend, Yogi Bera, “It ain’t over till it’s over” has inspired me to reach my weight loss goals helping me to lose over 150…

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Added by Brian, the old man on March 26, 2010 at 7:27am — 2 Comments

Working Out with a Personal Trainer: Week 4

Ok I have now finished my 4th week working out with a personal trainer, have a look at my video review/weigh-in and see how much I have lost! :-) Click here to see video!

Please rate my video and subscribe so you can see how the next 4 weeks will go!

Take care,

Andrew

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Added by Andrew Scott on February 1, 2010 at 12:47pm — No Comments

A Typical Week’s Food Log

I thought that you’d like to have a look at my food log for a week. Yeah please excuse my terrible spelling :-) LOL

Added by Andrew Scott on January 23, 2010 at 8:34am — 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

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

My Chat with Bob Harper

Last week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Bob Harper. If you live in a box and don’t know who Bob Harper is, he’s one of the lead trainers on The Biggest Loser TV show. When Bob first began his career in personal training, he had no idea it would take off in such a huge way. Although Bob is a big TV star now, he really… Continue

Added by GetFitJenn on October 20, 2009 at 3:07pm — 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

Blurt: Yahoo!!! I’ve Lost Over 100 Pounds!!!

Milestone accomplished! I have now lost a total of 112 pounds!!! Yes, that’s right, One Hundred and Twelve Pounds!!! I am so excited! I have been thinking for awhile now I had reached this milestone but I have not been able to go weight in. But today, I finally had the opportunity. It feels so good! As many of you know I have been following the Weight Watchers® Plan and it is definitely working for me.

I have used this plan in the past but… Continue

Added by Brian, the old man on October 12, 2009 at 11:03am — 3 Comments

WaiFIT by Waiora Free Samples

Waifit- try it risk free

I've decided to give samples of the Waifit Meal Replacement Shakes, and the BURN metabolism booster away to anyone in North America who requests them.

WaiFIT Meal Replacement Shake Will you lose weight trying only one WaiFIT French Vanilla or Dutch Chocolate meal replacement? Absolutely not... so you might be wondering why I would bother sending you one. That's a great question! I want to send you a shake sample because I…

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Added by Shelley on October 4, 2009 at 5:56pm — No Comments

Is Your Neighborhood Causing You Too Be Fat?

A survey of 2900 individuals found those living near more fast food restaurants and convenience stores to be 25% more likely to be obese. The Canadian survey looked at food sources within 800 and 1600 meters of homes. If there were more grocery stores versus restaurants/convenience the likelihood of obesity decreased. The link between restaurants/convenience stores versus grocery stores also decreased with distances greater than 1600 meters.

This was a short survey I found… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on October 1, 2009 at 9:30pm — 3 Comments

Hello Autumn!

It is so nice outside; I was so excited to be out there on my balcony doing my exercise routine this morning. I love the crisp morning air in the fall. It smells so clean and fresh, it is absolutely invigorating. I made sure to fill out my strength training log as I completed each exercise. As many of you know I am rebuilding my strength on my… Continue

Added by Brian, the old man on September 30, 2009 at 8:34am — 1 Comment

WaiFIT Cleanse Products

Cleansing eliminates impacted debris from your intestines, helps your body process food more efficiently, supports your liver's efforts to regulate fat metabolism and improves your body's natural abilities to burn fat.*

That's the introduction for Waiora's waifit cleanse product line.

I've heard a lot about cleansing and detox, and the importance of both, not just in weight loss but in overall health. The story goes... a… Continue

Added by Shelley on September 27, 2009 at 8:31pm — No Comments

Bingeing at Night?

Are you gorging on foods at night? Do you grab a bag of your favorite chips to watch TV? Do you overindulge on your favorite snack? Do you splurge and overdo to satisfy that feeling of depression? Do you find that after you open a bag of cookies it is gone or almost gone before you go to bed? It is easy to overeat if we are not careful and not paying attention to our behavior. I know certain foods I must avoid completely or be very careful to make… Continue

Added by Brian, the old man on September 26, 2009 at 11:27am — 1 Comment

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

Pump up that Motivation

Sometimes when I am feeling down and depressed I start to think of how to get motivated to do the things that are necessary to achieve my goals. I want to be healthy but at times I just stop caring. I feel like the world just stops turning. It is as though I do not exist, that I am unimportant. I start thinking of all the bad decisions I have made and how I should have done better. I feel like a failure, unable to push forward and live life. I find I… Continue

Added by Brian, the old man on September 13, 2009 at 9:06am — No Comments

Fun, Exercise, and a Healthy Picnic

As the cool morning breeze blows gently, I enjoy my morning exercise routine. I notice a couple of leaves have started to change colors and realize Labor Day is just around the corner. These are the first signs that summer is coming to a close. It will not be long before autumn is upon us however there is still time for summertime fun in the sun. For me,… Continue

Added by Brian, the old man on August 30, 2009 at 2:09pm — 3 Comments