Fitness
Are you suffering from "Diet Mentality"
One of the most challenging things I will ask you to do is to forget everything you have been told or think about dieting. I call it the “Diet Mentality”. A diet is a short term program that may cause weight loss in the present, but will hinder future weight loss....
No More Excuses, Have An Exercise Plan
If you want to be successful in sticking to an exercise plan you have to drop the excuses. This is the first step. Think about excuses you may come up with in advance and then create a plan to get rid of the excuse. I have listed...
Lose Weight, Despite Information Overload
One of the most challenging things I will ask you to do is to forget everything you have been told or think about dieting. I call it the “Diet Mentality”. A diet is a short term program that may cause weight loss in the present, but will hinder future weight loss....
The Diet Industry Is Dumbing Us Down
It amazes me how great marketing can bring a society to its knees. We have counted on the 72 Billion Dollar diet industry to help us lose weight and what has happened? We are fatter than ever before. You hear the words, “Diets Don’t Work” daily. There are many reasons...
Your TRUE Weight Loss Motivation
I was recently talking with a new client, she uttered the words I have heard so many times over the years, “I will be more motivated when I see results”. I know this is human nature. I also become more motivated when I see results from what I have been doing. But...
One of the Biggest Fitness Myths Revealed!
I get so fed up with so called fitness experts. There was one on a talk show yesterday. She has annoyed me for years. Her voice and insincerity drive me insane, but that is not what I want to share. I want to share one of the biggest myths in fitness. Anyhow, Miss...
The One Way To Increase Metabolism
I see false claims about metabolism daily. I have to be quite candid, these claims frustrate me a lot, because I know people desperate to lose weight are buying magazines, books and diet advice from companies making these claims,...
Parents, Did you make the grade when it comes to your child’s health and weight?
Yesterday, I wrote about the importance of parents being a role model for their children's health and weight. I also asked you a series of questions to see if you are on the right track. No worries if you don't think you are making the grade. You will not receive a D...
Parents, Are you making the grade when it comes to your child’s health? Your report card is inside!
Parents, have you considered it could be your fault your child is overweight or obese? I know there are circumstances where a child is born with a genetic issue that causes weight gain. My heart goes out to those children and their parents! But 9 out of 10 times,...
Just Stay Fat! You’ve Tried Before and Failed, What’s the Point?
So how many diets have you been on? How many times have you lost the same 20, 30, 50, 100 pounds, just to gain it all back? How many more times will you repeat this? Just stay fat, what's the point? I can tell you this, it is...
Weight Loss Motivation – Does the scale hinder or help you?
I just finished a letter to an editor for the Health and Lifestyles section of a well know magazine. I thought some of my responses to what she was looking for would help you towards your weight loss goals! Here are a few excerpts! During the weight loss phase I weigh...
Gaining Weight for Weight Loss Surgery
Recently I have been seeing stories about people purposely gaining weight to make the weight loss surgery requirements. I find this very sad. Why not work hard to lose the weight and be healthy? I realize people get desperate for weight loss and want fast, easy...