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When it comes to getting in shape, I can not think of anything more stressful and more painful than starting a “diet.” “Eat less carbs,”  ”watch out for fat,” buy these supplements,” “eat this tree bark.” Whatever the “trick” is, you have to pay for it with hunger pains and in the end the only [...]

So, should you eat carbs or abstain from them? Are they the enemy or a friend? Are you confused? Yeah, so are many others. Let’s start with the basics. There are three macro-nutrients (four if you count water, and many people do): Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats. All three (or four) are ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY for your body [...]

…means there is a possiblilty of failing. Learn to eat the right foods so that your “diet” is a sustainable, achievable, successful endeavor. Hey Mom! Its Monday-Are you starting a new diet today? Is this the one diet to end all diets? If not, what is stopping you? Think about it- why have you failed [...]

Hey Mom, Have you ever watched the Biggest Loser? People like to discredit this show all the time by saying it doesn’t work, but then an individual gets sent home and they still lose 50, 60, sometimes 100 pounds before the finale. Why do people try to discredit the show? Because Jillian and Bob are [...]

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Hey Mom! The hard part of losing weight: habits. To lose weight and maintain that weight loss, there are certain habits you want to look in to forming. The National Weight Control Registry (NWCR) tracks successful weight losers–individuals who have lost at least 30 pounds and kept it off for more than 1 year. Common habits that these individuals [...]

“I am doing everything right but I still can’t lose weight!” Remember the story of Scrooge and the 3 ghosts that came back to haunt him? He hadn’t noticed all the pain he caused others. Like him, it is interesting how easily we forget of our past, the past of nutritional blunders. The birthdays, the [...]

Hey Mom! 20 Squats, 15 Dips, 10 pushups, 20 Crunches Here is your challenge for the day! Its a great place to start if you are new to working out. Be sure to leave a comment once you have completed the challenge! For Squats: Use a low chair or bench. Lightly tap your back side [...]

Hey Mom, I love John Wooden. He was a basketball coach at UCLA many years ago and many consider him one of the greatest coaches in history. I have been reading his stuff for a long time now. Recently, I came across an old notebook I had written these in. These are some heavy promises! [...]

It’s possible- you just have to work for it. Its amazing how easy it is to put on the weight, but is it really? Think about it: How many times have you walked away from the table stuffed? How many cups of sugar did you have to consume from sodas, candies, and snacks? Did you [...]