Put the cracker chips, cereal, or other food onto plate or bowl. "Research has found that people eat 25 to 50 percent more when they eat out of a package," Zelman says... Read More
Fitness & Health | 04.20.10 | No Comments
A study of the Center for Behavioral Medicine in Chicago cocluded that if people write down everything they eat at least 75 percent of the time, they'll be more likely to succeed at losing weight and keeting it off. This is a form of self-monitor.. Read More
Fitness & Health | 03.30.10 | No Comments
If you cut 100 calories per day, you won't even notice the difference but could lose up to 10 pounds in a year! Easy ways to do it: Swap two tablespoons of light vinaigrette for two tablespoons of creamy salad dressing; have two slices of to.. Read More
Fitness & Health | 03.16.10 | 1 Comment
Research at Stanford University found that when people slept only five hours a night, they had low levels of gherlin hormones that are involved in appetite regulation - compared to those who clocked eight hours of shut-eye per night. While proper.. Read More
Fitness & Health | 03.11.10 | No Comments
Whether you do it daily or weekly is up to you but stepping on the scale is a crucial part of succeding at losing weight. "It's part of self-monitoring - it holds you accountable for what you're doing and helps you stay focused," Kirchenbaum says.. Read More
Fitness & Health | 03.2.10 | No Comments
Otherwise, you’re not likely to stick with exercise or lose weight. New research from the Technical University of Lisbon in Portugal suggests that increase in intrinsic motivation to exercise – exercising because you enjoy it, not because you.. Read More
Fitness & Health | 02.18.10 | No Comments
Here are simple Tips for Burning Calories. Always take the longest route. The longer it takes to get you where you’re going, the more calories you’ll burn. Skip the drive-through windows for fast food, banking or dry cleaning. Park, w.. Read More
Fitness & Health | 02.9.10 | No Comments
Although fidgeting might seem more like a nervous habit than a weight loss strategy, it can actually help you trim away the pounds. Fidgeting uses more energy than idleness does, burning more calories over time and resulting in slimmer figures fo.. Read More
Fitness & Health | 02.4.10 | No Comments
This will give you a reality check when it comes to how much cereal or pasta you're really eating, say Zelman of WebMd.com. An it can help you get a better handle on what a healthy portion should be... Read More
Fitness & Health | 01.28.10 | No Comments
Q: In my 20’s and 30’s, losing weight was easy. All I had was jog a little and cut back on sweets and boom the pounds dropped off. Now I’m 46, and the scale won’t budge. What’s going on? You may developed a common pre-diabetic condit.. Read More
Fitness & Health | 01.19.10 | No Comments
Cranky? Harried? No time to head to the gym? Commit to doing 10-minutes of walking, stair climbing or any other aerobic activity. It can help you feel better and you might decide to keep going. Even if you stop there are benefits. “If you .. Read More
Fitness & Health | 01.14.10 | No Comments
Research has found that keeping an exercise diary – which is a form of self-monitoring – is one of the best ways to measure your progress and stay accountable after starting an exercise program. A recent study at the St. Marianna University S.. Read More
Fitness & Health | 01.7.10 | No Comments
Hunger is a physiological state but appetite is a psychological one. says Foreyt. If you dont have the gnawing feeling in your belly (a sign of hunger) and you just have a taste for certain something (appetite), take a walk, call a friend .. Read More
Fitness & Health | 12.29.09 | No Comments
