The idea of keeping it simple is something that is embraced in almost every area of life — except exercise. Unless a behavior is extreme or challenging, it’s assumed that it won’t work. Believing this reality is not only likely to lead to injury and burnout, but it’s also a big reason why so many people struggle to see results, end up frustrated, and in general, miss out on all the ways that it’s easy to stay … [Read more...]
What No One Tells You To Look For In A Healthy Diet
Each week, we review feedback from coaching clients and readers of the site and our emails. One of the most common frustrations is figuring out what to eat, specifically knowing what to look for in a healthy diet. The reason for the struggle is that it’s not clear where to begin to fix the problem. It’s not like eating one food suddenly improves your diet. In fact, you’re likely already aware of what stands in your way. We … [Read more...]
20 Tips How To Stick To Your Diet
There are many reasons that you might have decided to diet right now. You may be preparing for a big event. You may have made a big New Year’s resolution. Or it may be that you’re just ready to lose some to improve your health. Whatever your reasons, starting a diet can be an exciting […] SOURCE: Fitness Tips for Life - Read entire story here. … [Read more...]
6 Important Reasons You Should Never Compliment Someone on Losing Weight
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lauren Cadillac, RD, CPT (@feelgooddietitian) on Mar 2, 2020 at 10:04am PST Certified intuitive-eating counselor and registered dietitian Lauren Cadillac, RD, CPT, recently posted this graphic to her Instagram page about why you shouldn't compliment people on losing weight. She said in her caption, "I genuinely believe that people are trying to be nice and give a compliment when they say … [Read more...]
Instead of Gaining the Freshman 15, Aimée Actually Lost Weight Her First Semester
College life often doesn't seem compatible with weight loss. Between the stress, the new schedules and living arrangements, and the potentially limited options for eating and cooking, it's no wonder so many students gain what's become known as the freshman 15. But that wasn't the case for Aimée La Fountain. In fact, it was the exact opposite. When Aimée headed to college in the Fall of 2005, she'd been struggling to lose weight for a while … [Read more...]
This Intuitive-Eating Counselor Shares 6 Reasons You Shouldn’t Compliment Weight Loss
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lauren Cadillac, RD, CPT (@feelgooddietitian) on Mar 2, 2020 at 10:04am PST Certified intuitive-eating counselor and registered dietitian Lauren Cadillac, RD, CPT, recently posted this graphic to her Instagram page about why you shouldn't compliment people on losing weight. She said in her caption, "I genuinely believe that people are trying to be nice and give a compliment when they say … [Read more...]
I’m Down 35 Pounds in 9 Months – These Are the Simple Diet Changes That Actually Worked
In 2018, I was the smallest I'd ever been. Then I got pregnant, and it all went off the rails. I developed a sweet tooth for the first time in my life and started crushing Zebra Cakes and chocolate croissants like they were the foundation of the food pyramid. I fell into the elastic embrace of maternity clothing and paid no mind to the scale slowly creeping upward at doctor visits. After all, the other moms in my life told me the weight would … [Read more...]
How to Increase and Boost Your Metabolism
This great article from Sheri Strykowski about metabolism boosting foods and how to increase metabolism that is sure to have you nodding your head in agreement but there are a few that will probably be new to you as well. Here are 10 metabolism boosting foods that will increase your metabolism and help you lose weight […] SOURCE: Fitness Tips for Life - Read entire story here. … [Read more...]
I Lost Too Much Weight For My Wedding, and It’s My Biggest Regret
I remember the moment I put on my wedding dress, just hours before I was set to walk down the aisle. Standing in front of the mirror in the bridal suite, surrounded by my mom, my sister and maid of honor, friends and aunts, it was hard to believe this moment, one I'd fantasized about for nearly a year, had finally arrived. Butterflies churned in my stomach as my attendants helped me slip into my dream wedding gown, and immediately I knew. It. … [Read more...]
This Is the Ultimate Meal Plan For Weight Loss (Seriously, These Recipes Are So Simple)
Eating fresh, whole foods is crucial for weight loss, but if you're not much of a cook or are always pressed for time, this simple meal plan can help. It puts quality ingredients on every plate (think: fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats like nuts and avocado), without your needing to spend hours in the kitchen during the week. But don't think for a second that this means the recipes are boring or lacking in … [Read more...]
I Tried the Keto Diet, and I Hated Every Second of It
Let me just start with a few disclaimers, because I know a few of you are already mad at me just based on the headline alone. I agreed to try the keto diet in early 2018 as a POPSUGAR editor experiment - not because I needed to for medical or weight-loss reasons. The goal was to see how my body felt switching from a moderate-carb diet to a very, very low-carb, high-fat diet (spoiler: not good). I had the right tools, including a clinical … [Read more...]
What Happened When I Went Keto For 30 Days – and Then Went Off It
I'm not exactly new to dieting (though I don't particularly like that term). What my boyfriend affectionately refers to as yo-yo dieting, I prefer to call "my nutrition hobby." I love the science of nutrition and have tried many different eating styles over the years, from veganism to Atkins and everything in between. When the ketogenic diet became all the buzz, I knew I needed to try it. It took me a while to commit to going full-on keto. My … [Read more...]
Everything You Need to Know to Lose Weight and Build Muscle With Renaissance Periodization
Renaissance Periodization - while it may sound like you're taking an art history class, it's actually not. The diet and training program is one that puts an emphasis on maintaining muscle while decreasing fat or building muscle if you're too thin. However, the program brings in scientific methods to its diet, and training components ensure the best results. So, what exactly is it and how does it work? Find out. What Is Renaissance … [Read more...]
I Lost 9 Pounds During Dry January, and Now I’m Changing My Habits For Good
"I really don't drink that much," I muttered to myself as I looked at the number on the scale on Dec. 31. I stood there trying to rationalize what was going on with my body and why the scale just would not budge. Maybe I was eating too much, even though the foods I was eating were healthy. Maybe I wasn't working out enough. Maybe my body just had it with me and was rebelling. Let me put this in context for you. A few years ago, I lost 36 pounds … [Read more...]
Simple Trick To Force Your Body To Burn Fat Fast
When it comes to fast fat loss, there is no shortage of tips and tricks you can find online. However, truth to be told, most of these tips is either ineffective or just rehashed stuff from old weight loss methods which hardly go well with the modern lifestyle. That said, the trick I am going […] SOURCE: Fitness Tips for Life - Read entire story here. … [Read more...]
Milk Isn’t Bad For You (But 6 Types of People May Want to Avoid It)
It used to be that few foods seemed as wholesome as a nice, cold glass of milk. Your mom may have served milk with dinner or offered it at bedtime when you were feeling restless. You’ve seen your favorite celebs don milk mustaches as part of an iconic marketing campaign that’s spanned 20 years and appeared to solidify the idea that milk was not just healthy, but a necessity. Turns out, it’s not. “Any kind of natural food is not … [Read more...]
Motivational Monday #84
Happy Motivational Monday! I'm so happy to be back in a routine this week. I don't have anything major going on until at least January, so I feel like it's a good time to get focused on my goals. Other than the binge I wrote about a couple of days ago, I've been doing really well back on Weight Watchers. I've also been following a new running schedule, including speed work, so I feel like I'm getting my "groove" back ;)I have a few Motivational … [Read more...]
6 Fat-Burning Foods For Winter
It seem like diet sabotage is everywhere you look this season. But it's not just about sugary office treats and endless holiday party spreads; some of the most common Winter foods actually help, not hurt, your waistline. Want to know which ones? Read on for six fat-burning foods you should be eating this holiday season! Source: Thinkstock (c) POPSUGAR Fitness - Read entire story here. … [Read more...]
Motivational Monday #85
Happy Motivational Monday! What a tough few days this has been, with my kids eating Halloween candy right in front of me at all hours of the day ;) I've managed to avoid it, which is a big victory for me! Halloween marks the beginning of the whole holiday season, so I'm hoping that I can just keep my goals at the front of my mind and spend my Weight Watchers Points wisely.Overall, though, I'm very happy with how well I've been doing this fall. My … [Read more...]
Making your own Motivation!
Making your own Motivation!It's that time of year where people need a BOOST: to get to the gym, to put down that cookie, to stick to their plan! How do you get up in the dark, when it's cold? Sure you don't WANT TO. Gotta be honest, NO ONE WANTS TO at first. Action precedes motivation!One of my Favorite quotes of all time. What does it mean? It means that we don't MOVE out of the motivation we feel, we MOVE and then feel motivated. We ACT first. … [Read more...]
Smoothies for Weight Loss
Trying to lose can be very difficult for many people. When you’re on a diet, you have to watch what and how much you eat. People often find it hard to prepare a meal that provides the right nutrition without going overboard in terms of calories.If you want to incorporate good nutrition into your diet, smoothies for weight loss can provide a healthy and balanced diet without unneeded calories.How Does Smoothies for Weight Loss Work?To get … [Read more...]