weight loss talk

  • Stress and New Baby
    April 10, 2009

    The moment is finally here, you’ve brought your newborn home for the first time after months of anticipation and planning. Being a new mom comes chock-full of joy and elation—but something that your pregnancy doesn’t prepare you for is coping with late-night feedings and a severely altered sleeping schedule.

  • Home Spa Ideas
    April 6, 2009

    Let’s face it—dieting can be stressful, but a relaxing trip to the spa is the perfect remedy for a hectic work week. Unfortunately, our schedules (and wallets) prohibit us from visiting the spa as much as we’d like. But, with just a little creativity, you can transform your bathroom into your very own personal spa and give yourself just a little bit of time to let your worries melt away.

  • Your Love Life Could Hold the Key to a New Thinner You
    April 3, 2009

    It’s a very familiar story—the beginning of a good relationship is packed with romance, where both of you are willing to do anything and everything to attract and keep the attention of the significant other. But as we get more secure in our relationships, contentment and comfort can also lead to a lull in passion.

  • Organize your Spring Cleaning
    March 30, 2009

    As April approaches, and the flowers bloom and trees begin to sprout new leaves, so does the dreaded thought of spring cleaning. But not to worry, here are some quick tips to help you organize your spring-cleaning schedule, and get you out of the house as soon possible and enjoying the sunshine.

  • Spice Up your Workout
    March 27, 2009

    Getting into a regular gym routine is essential to actualizing those weight-loss goals. But what happens when it gets a little boring doing the same old weight-training exercises and mastering those cardio machines? Don’t be afraid to spice up your regime by injecting some new and fun alternatives every now and then.

  • What is Cellulite and How do I Get Rid of It?
    March 23, 2009

    It’s the one kind of dimples that are less than adorable—cellulite. What exactly is it? As we age, we lose elasticity in our skin, which causes the fat cells directly under it to be more visible. As the fat cells push up against surrounding fibrous connective tissue, leading to the “orange peel” appearance of cellulite. As we gain weight, the fat cells tend to bulge more and rise to the surface. Men have cellulite as well, but it is less common and not as obvious, as men tend to have thicker skin.

  • How to Get your Pre-Baby Body Back
    March 20, 2009

    Pregnancy is often difficult to bounce back from—but once you’ve finally welcomed your new baby and you start getting into a routine, it’s time to start thinking about getting back into your pre-baby shape. Remember to start slow. Your weight-loss goals are attainable, but like most difficult tasks, getting back to your natural shape will take some dedication and work. Start by integrating as much walking into your daily life as you can. Take the long way when possible, do a couple extra runs up and down the stairs, or take your baby out for walks.

  • Medication and Weight Gain
    March 16, 2009

    Sometimes it can be quite discouraging. You’re well on your way to weight loss with the proper exercise regime and nutrition plan but you’re not dropping the pounds as quickly as you might like. What could be the problem? You might want to take a look in your own medicine cabinet. Some medications actually can cause weight gain as a side effect.

  • Combating Water Retention
    March 13, 2009

    It’s a common trait among women – we retain water. This is especially true when we’re going through PMS, when we’re pregnant or as we go through menopause. We tend to hold on to water because various hormone levels change during these times. Sometimes we can really see the swelling in our face, ankles, lower legs and tummy area. Retaining excess water can leave us feeling lethargic and bloated and takes us that much farther away from our weight-loss goals.

  • Is Spot Reduction Possible?
    March 9, 2009

    Spot reduction—what a great concept—the idea that working a specific muscle group will also reduce the amount of fat in the specific area. This would mean that doing nothing but sit-ups will eventually give you that oh-so desirable flat stomach. Unfortunately, spot reduction is a myth. Why? Building up a specific group of muscles will never get rid of the layer of fat in that area. Chalk it up to genetics—we simply do not have control over where we lose fat in our body. We are all unique individuals and therefore we all lose fat in different areas in different ways.

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