Getting in the Game – Stock Up at the Market
Learning how to grocery shop is a crucial step in learning to eat a well balanced diet. How can you eat well if you do not have any healthy foods in stock? The first and foremost important step at the…
Walking to Lose? We’ve Got Some Tips for You!
Many of us prefer walking as a way to burn off calories, and for a good reason: it’s something we can all do! It’s not as hard on the joints as running, and it’s not as expensive as a gym…
Teens: Lose Weight Now, Avoid Risks Later
Here’s a tip for obese teenagers: if you lose your extra weight now, you could avoid the risks associated with adult obesity in the future. A recent article in MedlinePlus says that although many obese children and teens go on…
Weight Loss Best Behavior III: Change Big
Over the past two months, we’ve examined the effectiveness of behavioral weight loss for both individuals and families. A recent article in the Washington Post details some new studies on how behavioral changes affect weight loss efforts. Just to catch…
Weight Loss: Go a Little Nuts
New research from the University of Barcelona suggests that a small snack of nuts can help in weight loss. Specifically, as little as a daily ounce of walnuts, hazelnuts, and almonds can contribute to the weight loss effort. “An increased…
Fuel Weight Loss with Flavor!
It seems like going on a diet means saying goodbye to flavorful food. We’re supposed to cut down on sugar and sodium, leaving us with what might come across as fewer options when it comes to good food. However, there…
How to Plan Thanksgiving Dinner (without Regrets)
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and with it comes football, family and food. Lots of food. Like we mentioned in an earlier LetsLose post, ’tis the season in which most weight loss warriors lose the ground they’ve gained over…
Hang in There! How Perserverance and Faith Can Transform Any Challenge
Let’s take a break from the weight loss news and talk about real life. The road to a vibrant, healthy life often feels more like an obstacle course than anything else. Change your diet, change your exercise, change your routine—change…
Keep It Up; Keep It Off!
USA Today reported an encouraging new analysis in October, stating that weight loss can indeed be maintained, despite the difficulties. This research is conducted by the National Weight Control Registry, a group of 10,000 people who have lost 30 pounds…
Motivate Me: Don’t Make This Mistake!
Dr. Oz recently commented on one of the more significant mistakes people make when deciding to lose weight: waiting on motivation. Many different things motivate people to lose weight, from the sobering reality of heart disease to the thrill of…