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How to Stay on A Weight Loss Plan Despite Holiday Spreads
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on December 12, 2019. Updated on December 15, 2022. Most dieters would agree: one of the toughest times of the year when it comes to sticking to your weight loss and fitness goals is the December holidays – Christmas time! This also applies to people who aren’t even officially dieting but are either watching what they eat or are on a specific diet program. A…
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Fitting in Exercise During the Holidays
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on December 5, 2019. Updated on December 12, 2022. A houseful of relatives or a full schedule of holiday parties! You are so busy! And you just got on track with your exercise routine. It could be a problem… The Christmas season is a time of year when we tend to slack off with our exercise routine. If you’ve been working hard at losing weight…
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Five Breakfast Swaps for Weight Loss
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. It is common to consume a breakfast that is high in saturates, calories, and sugar in America. Pancakes, French toast, and cereal are just a few of the popular choices that can significantly damage your health. While they may seem like an easy option to enjoy in the morning, these common breakfasts are high in sugar, high fat, and unhealthily carb rich and will not help you…
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Resisting Holiday Desserts When You’re Trying to Lose Weight
The Christmas and holiday parties and those desserts are in full swing now… Worried that all of those Christmas cookies and other treats are going to sabotage all of your hard work to lose weight, exercise, and eat healthier? Whether it’s being unable to resist dipping into the kids’ candy stash after hours, piling on too many desserts at the office holiday party, or going on a baking spree that ends up with you eating most of the goodies yourself…(sounds familiar)… Here are some ways to work around the temptation of sweets during the holiday season. Portion Control is Key. That cheesecake may be tempting. But unless you have enough…
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Managing Weight Loss During the Holidays
As we are facing the December holidays, I thought it would be cool to post about managing weight loss during the holidays. I’m in this boat too! I lost 15 lbs this summer and fall and now have to try to maintain it. These posts are reminders for me as well! The Problem… So you lost some weight, or you’ve been dieting and exercising, hoping to drop a size, or two, or maybe more. But now the holidays are coming. If you’re dreading December… Wondering how you’ll possibly resist all of those scrumptious desserts, high-carb and high-fat choices at the Christmas buffet table… Rest assured you’re not alone. The weight…
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10 Fitness Tips
If you’re a newbie thinking of starting a fitness regime, use these 10 tips for beginners to make sure that you reach your goals. Make Your Workout Worth It If you want to get the most out of your workout, you need to remember that around 80% of the results that you get from your workout actually come from just 20% of your workout. That means that in an hour’s session, only 12 minutes of the workout will contribute to the bulk of your results. You need to make those minutes really count. Use compound movements that work for more than one muscle group at a time to really make…