5 Surprising Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight

Dinneen — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:05:15 +0000

Despite doing all of the right things — trading those potato chips for a wholesome snack, cooking and preparing your meals at home, and getting regular exercise — you’re still struggling to shed those last 10 or 20 pounds (or more!). And it seems you’ve been at it for weeks (months, years!) and you can’t get those darn last pounds off. Don’t just assume you can’t reach your goal — you can! Of course, you do need to make sure your weight-loss goal is a realistic one, but all too often I find that even “healthy” habits can get in the way of the scale moving in the right direction. Okay, you think I’ve lost it. You’re thinking, “How can healthy behaviors be getting in my way?” Well oftentimes just some small adjustments can make big payoffs. Here are some surprising reasons why you’re not losing the weight and how… Read more

7 Easy Ways to Make Exercise a Habit

Dinneen — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:10:07 +0000

This time of year many of us have made resolutions to make positive changes in our lives, only to find by the time February rolls around we have either given up or not really followed through. I thought it would be a good idea to expand on a favorite resolution for many people, and that is to exercise. The only way to really make it work is to make it a HABIT. Here are some tips to show you how: 1. Give Yourself at Least One Month – It takes a good 30 days for something to become a habit. Ever notice how some companies give you a 30-day product trial? This is often done with computer software and also infomercial products sold on TV (think of Proactiv). Okay, you’re probably thinking, “what does this have to do with me getting off my butt and exercising?” The point is, usually… Read more

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5 Surprising Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight

7 Easy Ways to Make Exercise a Habit