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How to Burn Off Post-Holiday Weight Gain

Sunday, 01 January 2012

Holiday One of the difficulties with post-holiday weight gain is that it happens to come about in the middle of winter.

This is not an inspiring time to get out and move.

The weather is often cold and wet, and the mornings and evenings are dark. It's tempting just to hibernate and wait until spring to get in shape.

The trouble is that excess weight may get harder to lose the longer it's on, and you might get used to it. So take advantage of the timing - it may be the middle of winter, but it's a new year, and that's a good time for a healthy weight loss program. Here are some tips for burning off that holiday weight.

New Year’s Resolution: Starting a Fitness Regimen You Can Stick With

Monday, 05 December 2011

Fitness_class If you’re hoping to make some healthy changes beginning January 1, you’re not alone.

Losing weight and getting healthy rank in the top five New Year’s Resolutions each year.

This year, why not try some of these suggestions for how to start a fitness regimen you can stick with?...

How to Prevent Your Weight from Going Up This Holiday Season...

Sunday, 20 November 2011

Watch_What_You_Eat Holiday weight gain is often accepted as part of the season.

Depending on what holidays you celebrate, the high-calorie treats can start at the end of October and go through to Valentine's Day!

But if you implement a few smart eating strategies and regular exercise to your holiday routine, weight gain does not have to be inevitable.

Keep reading now as I share with you some tips for avoiding weight gain this holiday season...

Keep Colds and Flu at Bay This Winter

Sunday, 06 November 2011

natural_cold_remedies No one wants to get a cold or the flu this winter.

As the season comes upon us, many people want to prevent these annoying illnesses from taking hold.

While there is no magic formula to prevent all illness, there are some things you can do to lower your risk of contracting colds and flu.

Here are some tips...

Sneaky Calories - Foods to Avoid if You Want to Lose Weight

Sunday, 23 October 2011

Some calories can be really sneaky - you don't necessarily feel full after eating foods with these calories, but your body is faced with having to burn off as many calories as if you'd eating a big meal (or several big meals!).

So where are these sneaky calories, and how can you avoid them?

Here are some foods and beverages that you may not suspect as preventing weight loss.

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Body Focus System Weight Loss Success

I'm a 40 something year old guy that over the last 10 years has slowly but surely gained weight. I have never been the type of guy to diet, but after having to go for sleep apnea testing, starting medication to control my high blood pressure, and being 40 pounds overweight, found it was time to do something.

I went to a Body Focus System seminar to hear what they had to say and I was surprised. The Detox is what really got my attention. I had always wanted to try a detox, but did not like the thought of having only liquids or having to drink some crazy mixture that tasted like who knows what.

I decided to sign up and give this "diet" a try. I cannot tell you how happy I am that I did! Let me first tell you about the detox. I started with the fruit detox in August and from the first day there was more to eat than I ever expected. I always assumed a diet would be about eating food you don't like and trying to forget about how hungry you are. With the detox, there were days that I was eating a snack before I was even hungry. I lost over 7 pounds during the detox eating fruits that I like and not feeling hungry at all.

I then moved into the "diet" part of the program and started following the daily menus on the web site. The web site makes it easy for you to put together and print shopping lists, so you don't go crazy trying to make your own. Select the daily menus you want to use, and a list is made for you. The meals are easy to follow and the recipes are simple to prepare. The web site also allows you to see how what you are eating impacts your total calories, fat, and carbohydrates for the day. All you need to do is record what you've eaten throughout the day.

I have now joined a gym and have started exercising 2-3 days a week and I'm feeling better and stronger that I have in years.

This was a real learning experience for me. My meals used to be if it's good and fits on my plate, it's for me. My wife and I have tried a number of the recipes from the site like Cornmeal Pancakes With Applesauce, Feathery Pancakes, Fish With Cucumber Sauce, Honey Roasted Cornish Hens, Vegetable Patties and my favorite, Garlic-Spinach Dip that is almost addicting.

I have now lost 20 pounds in 2 ½ months and I feel great. I noticed that this is not a "diet", at least not by the definition I had for a diet. This program is all about learning how to eat healthy and make smart choices eating what I call normal food.

I feel fully confident that I will be able to continue to lose the rest of the weight and be back to the weight I was in my 20's.

Alex D. / Columbia NJ