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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 sources. Dietary protein is… 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 for about 50 years and is one of Joe Weid… 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 dish.… Continue

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

4 Tips to Get Back the Slimmer You

Overeating is an epidemic problem the past 3-4 decades. Since the 1970’s dietary changes have lead to an average of 18.9 additional pounds per adult. To return to slimmer times, everyone would need to cut ~500 calories everyday. As always, this is easier said than done; however, here are four tips to help you get on track: 1. Don’t rely on will power. If you know the oreos in your cupboard will “call your name” until they are gone, don’t buy them. Keep them out of reach. 2. Set rules… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on November 3, 2009 at 10:30pm — 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 roller coaster ride. However, the h… Continue

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

Holiday Eating Secrets

The holidays bring an overabundance of food to our lives! Oh, how easy it is to overfill, gain weight, and then be left with guilt and frustration. Try out these tips to save your waistline and feel great about yourself after the holidays have passed! * Avoid skipping meals and snacks earlier in the day prior to a holiday meal. This is a sure-fire way to set you up for cravings, overeating, or binge eating. * Take an active role in planning the holiday meal. Suggest a sit-down meal vs. buffet… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on October 29, 2009 at 10:30pm — 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 and then snack light… 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 a… 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 meals. A meal plan saves you… 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 ma… Continue

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

WaiFIT by Waiora Free Samples

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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 replace

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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 interesting and decid… 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… 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 sluggish intestinal tract… 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?… Continue

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

Just Joined ... Ladies Who Lunge : Female Personal Trainer from the UK

Hey all, I have just joined the site and am really excited about meeting new people who share the same values I do, a healthy and active lifestyle that encourages weight loss and feeling great in a balanced way with loads of idea sharing and a great community spirit. My name is Megan and I am a Personal Trainer and Mat Based Pilates Instructor from the UK. I have recently embarked on my own adventure which is scary but pretty exciting, it's called my Skinny Fat to Skinny Fit Challenge where I… Continue

Added by Megan Bowe on September 24, 2009 at 3:56am — 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

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 unimpor… Continue

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

Sleep Deprivation and Weight Gain

Do you get enough sleep? 7-9 hours each night? If you are struggling to lose weight, adequate sleep is essential. Sleep deprivation affects the balance of two hormones that regulate appetite and satiety – leptin and ghrelin. Leptin is produced by fat cells and signals the brain when you are full. Ghrelin is produced by stomach cells and signals the brain when you are hungry and should eat. Studie… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on September 8, 2009 at 9:00am — 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… Continue

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

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