When we’re in our teens and twenties, losing weight is often as simple as turning down that extra scoop of ice cream or adding some occasional exercise to our routines. However, as we age, our metabolic rate has a tendency to plummet, turning what used to be an effective diet and exercise plan into a …
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SEVEN SIGNS YOUR NUTRITION PLAN ACTUALLY WORKS FOR YOU
Everyone agrees that a healthy diet includes plenty of vegetables, is low in added sugar, and cuts out artificial trans fats. Beyond that, it’s punctuated by advice to find “what works for you,” which is unhelpful unless you know what to look for. Here’s how to tell if your diet is on the right track. Good nutrition …
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HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS
It’s natural for anyone trying to lose weight to want to lose it very quickly. But evidence shows that people who lose weight gradually and steadily (about 1 to 2 pounds per week) are more successful at keeping weight off. Healthy weight loss isn’t just about a “diet” or “program”. It’s about an ongoing lifestyle …
THE BEST WEIGHT LOSS BLOGS OF 2019
There’s no shortage of information on the internet about weight loss and fitness, but it can be a challenge to cut through the chatter about new diet trends and workout programs to find what works best for you. The bloggers featured here address weight loss from a variety of perspectives — whether you’re just starting …
HOW TO LOSE STUBBORN FAT: BELLY, BUTT, HIPS & THIGHS
If you want to know how to burn stubborn fat, you have to understand a few key points. I realize many people who read TheWeightLoss.blog are not interested in the science and just want to know what to do. For those types please skip down to the section called “Overview and Action Steps”. First, lets …
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Ten Habits Of People Who Lose Weight And Keep It Off
Most people who diet will regain 50% of the lost weight in the first year after losing it. Much of the rest will regain it in the following three years. Most people inherently know that keeping a healthy weight boils down to three things: eating healthy, eating less, and being active. But actually doing that …
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Why the Bathroom Scale Hurts Your Fitness Goals
The bathroom scale is one of many useful tools to keep you focused on your fitness goal, but get too obsessed and it can spiral you down a dark and miserable path. Here’s why relying too much on the scale could hurt your motivation and what to measure instead. Whether your goal is to fit in your …
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9 Ways to Lose Weight and Pay Off Debt at the Same Time
You don’t have to choose between losing weight and getting rid of debt. Here are a few ideas on how to shed both at the same time. If you ate too much — and spent too much — over the holidays and into the beginning of the new year, you’re probably staring at two frustratingly …
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4-Week Foam Rolling Program
Regular foam rolling (self-myofascial release) is beneficial for elite athletes, everyday exercisers and everybody in between. By targeting tissue adhesions or “knots,” the foam roller takes advantage of neuromuscular pathways to release the tissue, allowing for improved range of motion, decreased muscle soreness after activity, better tissue recovery and overall muscle relaxation. Many of us …
10 habits of people who lose weight and keep it off
Most people who diet will regain 50% of the lost weight in the first year after losing it. Much of the rest will regain it in the following three years. Most people inherently know that keeping a healthy weight boils down to three things: eating healthy, eating less, and being active. But actually doing that …
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