Today the UPS man left a package. It contained the two pedometers my son bought me for Christmas. He said I needed two in case I lost or broke one. I’ve never been too graceful. Its an OMRON Premium Pedometer …Model HJ-112. This model has dual sensor technology. It counts

On January 2, 2006, Weight Watchers will be offering a toll-free hotline number for anyone who wants suggestions about weight loss. This will be available for the entire month of January, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The number to call is 1-888-ATIP4YOU. They will offer dozens

I’m not sure what happened to me last night while I was sleeping, but the tip of my nose is bright red. Of course my husband had to point it out to me. I looked in the mirror and gasped…..what the heck!!! I tried washing it off……..with no luck. Ugh!! Since

Approximately 2.25 billion gallons of tea are consumed every year. I learned something new reading this article….ice tea has the same benefit as hot tea. I guess I never really thought much about it. For some reason, I always thought green tea was better for you than others…but

Dieting and Weight Loss: ” * The 2 Most Important Facts about Successful Weight Loss* The 6 Most Important Principles for Enabling Weight Loss * The Best Way to Satisfy Your Hunger Without Overeating* The Best Nutritional Supplements for Weight Loss* The Best Exercises for

The number of gastric bypass surgeries are on the increase each year. Here is a story of the problems a 35- year -old woman incurred after her surgery.

I wanted to share this article on the results of various studies done on the many weight loss programs out there. I found the article to be quite interesting. I found myself gauging my past diets on all these results.This time I’m kind of making it up as I go along. I feel

This EFT is a new method used by doctors in the Energy Psychology field. I didn’t even know there was a field named that. I guess I’ve lead a sheltered life. This method has been covered on the Discovery channel, CNN, and also been featured in Woman’s World Magazine. It’s

We have all been told over and over that obesity is a contributing factor to diabetes, heart disease and various cancer. I was shocked to read today it is being associated with the loss of sight as well. This is just another incentive to stay on track and keep losing weight. I’ve

I figured this diet had to be developed in California…it goes in WAVES. one…two…three!! According to the author, Connie Gutterson, you don’t have to give up any foods, you never track calories or keep score of points. She states you barely remember you’re

The word Free, always catches my eye. That word usually makes me leery as well. I have to say, I am a skeptic when it comes to things being Free. As I was wondering around the internet, I came across The Ladies Home Journal. They have an articule which features various popular free

I found a site called mygoals.com. It has some good tips on sticking with new year resolutions. I’ve only got two…..continuing my weight loss and saving enough for my vacation to Singapore and Thailand.

Every year it seems the majority of people that make New Year’s Resolutions, have weight loss or quitting smoking in their list. I came across this article about lasers being use to help people lose weight and quit smoking and had to share it. My mom has been off cigarettes

I’m still worn out from my shopping trip yesterday. I left the house at 5:45 am and didn’t get home until 5:30 pm. I had to stop home twice and drop stuff off. My car is still filled to the max. I noticed people staring at my cart when I had it over flowing with paper

Diet shakes are incredibly popular with both male and female dieters because of their convenience and the fact that they do produce rapid results. Consequently, consumers have a wide range of choices when it comes to shopping for a diet shake. It is important to understand the different

I wish I mayI wish I mightHave the wishI wish tonight. Continued motivation on this weight loss venture in which I’ve embarked. I keep telling myself, you didn’t put it all on in one day, so it’s not going to come off in one day either. I feel good I haven’t

I just got home from driving all over town. I can’t believe there wasn’t one church in this town having a midnight service. I drove by them all, catholic, lutheran, presbyterian, baptist and episcapal. I remember as a kid going to midnight mass with my parents and sisters.

I got up early today to do some cleaning before my sister and brother-in-law get here. It hardly seems fair…I clean for hours and hours and they stay only stay about an hour. At least I got my husband to hand 4 shelves for me this morning. I’m going to tell her she

I got mom home from the hospital yesterday morning. I’ve made the appointment for the onocologist. These golden years just aren’t so golden. I’m going to have to change her eating habits. She doesn’t eat enought to keep a bird alive. Fixed her soup and

I’m on my way out the door to the hospital to see mom. They took more blood yesterday. I don’t know what they are testing for. Today she is going to have an upper and lower GI. I sure hope something comes of these tests. She still has that awful pain in her side. I

People are praising the Brazilian Diet. Four pills a day will melt the pounds away. There appears to be draw backs to this program. There are various heath issues. Some contain amphetamines. The cost….$100.00 a month is expensive for a diet supplement. The interaction of natural

If you can live with less meat in your life…flexitarianism could be the plan for you. This plan allows meat and fish a couple of times a week with the remainder being vegetable dishes. This plan would not work for me. I have to cook for two other people in the house. I won’t

Calorie-count.com is a popular free online weight loss website. They offer a cool toolbar which will keep track of such things as calorie intake, and expenditure. You can also communicate with other dieters. What I really like is this website complements a variety of diets, such

A study was done on 593 men and women from central Mass. which were approximately 48 years old, over weight or obese. This study showed more calories were consumed in the fall and winter. I agree with the winter season, but I don’t understand the reasoning for the increase

I had been into somewhat of a routine when I seriously decided to start losing weight. I’m not sure in subconsciously I throw myself off or what. I haven’t been to the gym in 4 days. It seems something has come up everyday. When I reflect….I ask myself….are

I’ve never really done any research on weight loss surgery. I don’t like needles, knives or hospitals. So, surgery has never been an option for me. Lap Band Surgery appears to be a less drastic measure in comparison to Gastric By-Pass Surgery. Here is a comparison of

Laughter makes life so much better. There is nothing better than a good joke. I found this site on Diet Jokes and had to share it. The sad thing is, I can never remember the good ones. I usually remember about half the joke and inevitably, always forget the punch line.

The Diet Bites Weight Loss Program is absolutely free. I have had a hard time limiting my intake of bread. They have a recipe for Hunza bread. It sounds good, but I’m just not much of a baker. I found another website called Let Bread beat the bluge. This site gives 5 days of

I drink green tea every morning. It has become a staple in my life. I’m wishing I could get rid of the bad habits as easily. I’m also hooked on spice drops. I started eating them when I was on a previous diet. They are a fat free food. I lost weight but I had the will

Like so many people, I have been on that roller coaster ride of weight loss. I’ve lost over 100 pounds on two separate occasions. And here I sit, needing to lose 80 pounds. Obviously, I never had the skills to keep it off. I blamed this last weight gain on moving, getting married,

For just a mere $9.95, there is another weight loss book that just went on the market December 14th. The book is called The Diet Smart Plan and was written by Barry Sanders. Personally, I don’t have room for another diet book on my shelves. Perhaps this is the one for some

This past fall, I attended a water aerobics class. For one reason or another, I wasn’t able to commit to the following session. I rationalized that I’m sure. I don’t like to go outside with wet hair…..I’m sure that was my thought when I talked myself

AOL and Good Morning America are launching a new website called AmericaTakesIt Off.com It will focus on diet advice. eDiets will be the site’s only sponsor. If you like entering sweepstakes…..eDiets is offering one on this site starting Jan 2nd. You can also sign up and

There is a non-profit group called Shape Up America. Their mission statement is to provide people with a solid scientific information on weight management. There are some studies that suggest walking 10,000 steps a day is necessary for weight management. It was interesting to read

I came across an interesting article on the internet. A dietitian answers many question in regards to various diets. I’m not really sure what a “Fad” diet is. I found it interesting to learn that a person can only lose an maximum of half a pound of fat/muscle a

It’s hard to believe there is a pill that can help you lose weight and quit smoking at the same time. According to an article in Web MD, there is such a pill. I’ve been off cigarettes for 5 months without any pills. Prayer is what helped me to quit. I’m presently

The drug Xenical has been on the market since 1999 by prescription only. This pill blocks some fat from being absorbed by the body. It could be the first prescription drug to become available over-the counter. According to the USA Today, the drug advisory committee will be reviewing

Since I am part of the baby boomer group, studies done concerning my group interest me. Who would have thought that eating fish once a week could improve your mental functioning. Acording to the story in the New Zealand Herald, eating fish once a week could improve your mental function

While reading the Daily Mail newspaper, I found 3 weeks of recipes for the Little Black Dress Diet. It is always easier to follow a diet when someone has the meals exactly spelled out. I always find something I don’t like in one of them, so that is why I have had to develop

Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc. has been testing a new drug alled APD356. The studies have shown that weight loss has been successful in all three groups without side effects. This is one I am going to be watching. I wonder how long before this goes on the market. One thing that sticks

Did you know fiber has no calories? I was reading an article by the National Fiber Council concerning all the benefits of fiber. After reading this, I’m definitely going to continue eating my oatmeal everyday. I’m sure we all agree Oprah looks great. She had maintained

I love to read and hear about successful weight loss programs. A group of employees from Fleet Management in Florida, found one that worked for them. I think when you have a group effort, the encouragement given to one another is a real asset.

I just got back from the gym after a two hour workout….using the treadmill, rowing machine, an arm machine (cant remember what it is called) and the stationary bicycle for a total of 875 calories.I’m going to fix myself a bowl of Quaker Oatmeal. I was reading an article

Michael Woods of the Toledo Blade, came across a great gift idea. For only $100, you can buy Sciona’s Cellf Genetic Assessment. It is a DNA, diet and lifestyle assessment test. It gives individual recommendations based on the person’s diet, lifestyle and unique genetic

I can remember growing up, always being told to clean my plate. It didn’t matter if I was hungry. I always heard, you are a growing girl, your bones need all those “things”. Or how about this one, You need to keep your strength up…I know I heard that one a

I do a variety of weights every other day at the gym. I have wondered if I would end up with arm muscles popping out of my blouse. This article on weight resistance states otherwise. I know I’d have a long way to go before that would happen but I do enjoy going to the gym and

While reading LiveArticles. org, I came across this article on the Zone Diet. Like all diets, drinking water is so important. I haven’t tried this diet yet. Perhaps it is one that has worked for someone reading these posts. I’d love to hear about this program.

I was reading an article in the Medical News Today. It states that 40% of United States people between the ages of 55-64, are obese and 50% also have high blood pressure. I’ll be 55 next month and I fit both categories. I’ve been taking my meds faithfully since the doc

I only weigh myself once a week. I think I would get to discouraged if I did it everyday. Here is a study though that states other wise.

I’ve been eating oatmeal for breakfast. I sometimes will fix it for a snack as well. There are only 150 calories in a serving and it is quite filling. I remember when my youngest son was in high school, (he is now 26) he use to eat it for breakfast and also as a snack when he

Coping With Stress At Work Can Take a Toll on Your Health There’s no denying that stress in the workplace can affect your wellbeing. Leaving what we’ve experienced during our workday behind us when we go home is a challenge for many of us. David, whose name has been changed,

I ran across this website where you can make your own little movie with a variety of xmas characters. It is so cute and so easy to do. You can then forward your movie to others. The site is D. Film Moviemaker.

According to Amy Bertrand of the St Louis Post-Dispatch, here are a few of her gift ideas for the exercise conscious person. Whether you are buying for the experienced exerciser or the fitness newbie, you can’t go wrong with a gift that will make someone healthier and fitter. Some

I actually have never thought about a weight-loss resistance gene. I always contributed it to a slow metabolism. I have a son 31 years old that can eat like a horse but is so thin. I actually tell him that he needs to gain some weight. He tells me he tries but can’t put on a

Today is a bad day for me. I skipped the gym and ate donuts. My son came home to visit, so I went to the bakery this morning. The donuts all looked so good…and that smell……yummm!! I had such a sugar high and then…….boom ……that big drop…..I’m

As I read the article concerning Body Images, I wondered…why are us women always so critical of ourselves. I actually think it covers more than just Body Image. I have found the older I get, the more tolerant I have become. I’m not quite as fussy with my housekeeping or

I came across this article on a low fat/carb recipe. I think I’ll try this pork chop recipe tomorrow night. It also mentions a cookbook for 14.95. I’ll have to think on that one first. It might just be a book I could add to all my other diet books. I’ll check it

It ceases to amaze me, the various studies that take place. It saddens me to see that women that are overweight get paid less than women who are a size 8. I can’t say that happened to me. But when I reflect back on my size 10 days, I sure was given some gravy job assignments.

I realize not everyone has time to go to the gym. There are various programs that one can do right in their own home. A variety of DVD’s are mentioned on the Quick Start Weight Loss DVDs Help Establish Good Habits and Raise Self-Esteem website. When the snow starts flying, I

I got on the scale this morning and low and behold, I lost 3 pounds this past week. I’ve gone to the gym faithfully 6 days this week, working out for a minimum of an hour and half. I find myself thinking before I eat. I ask myself, am I really hungry? (I so often just eat because

How would you like to surround yourself with all the junk food you love so much and still lose weight. The No-Diet Diet this the program that does just that. It is called intuitive eating. You eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full. It sounds simple enough. I’ve

I often think when I’m eating, how bad is this for me? I wanted to share this article with you, 5 Worst Foods a Person could eat. I started this morning with a cup of green tea and a banana. I just read an article on bananas, they are really good for you. It’s hard

Linda Spangle has written a book titled, “100 Days of Weight Loss: The Secret to Being Successful on Any Diet.” It has been proven successfully in helping dieters get through the first 100 days, the period when 95 percent of any diet fails. A few suggestions are: When

Here is a picture of me from a few years ago when I was a bit thinner.

I just read an article about leptin receptors. It seems I don’t have many since I gained the weight back I had lost twice before. I’m not one that likes needles so don’t see this as an option for me. I just thought I’d share the article. The next time you see

I was reading this article on the 5 critical points to losing weight. It makes sense. If he can lose 300 pounds with such an attitude, I should be able to lose 100. As I read the article, I said to myself, I’m doing that, I’m doing that…..I’m doing that. I’m

Since we all vary in things we like and dislike, I enjoy sharing various diets I find. The Mediteranean diet seems to work. I never was one to use olive oil but I am going to try it. I know success is in healthy eating in moderation and daily exercise. It would be so nice to find