Why You Shouldn’t Do a Weight Loss Challenge or Quick Start Program
I see a lot of ads offering things like a ‘14-day weight loss challenge’ or ‘21-day health restart’ this time of year. Do you? Many people will sign up for them. I have done them myself in years past. I have also created and offered them…
Read More3 Cardio Myths That Sabotage Our Weight Loss Results After 60
Many moons ago, long before the existence of the Internet, no one thought much about cardio. We were too busy fetching water down by the stream, hunting down our next meal, and worrying about whether the pony express…
Read MoreDo You Exercise with Weight Loss in Mind?
People exercise for various reasons. Some do it to feel good. For others, the purpose is bone strength or flexibility. Quality of life, weight loss, and building social connections are also among the most common reasons…
Read MoreCan Weight Loss Be Fun? You Bet! Here’s How!
Are you rolling your eyes yet? Weight loss? Fun?! If you are like lots of people, you may think that losing weight is anything but. Surprise, suffering is not required! Most people look at weight loss as a punishment…
Read More4 Things You Need to Know About Sleep, Aging and Weight Loss This Fall
As fall sets in and the days grow longer, you might find yourself more reluctant to get out of bed, or perhaps suddenly your sleep may feel more disrupted. For those who want to optimize aging and weight management, seasonal sleep disruptions can have unforeseen…
Read MoreCan Positive Affirmations Help Us with Body Image and Weight Loss After 60?
Most of us have heard about using positive affirmations. But are they really effective? And can they really help with weight loss? Consider this: Every thought you think and every word you speak is an affirmation – even the negative stuff…
Read MoreWhen it Comes to Weight Loss After 60, You Have a Choice: Pleasure Now or Pleasure Later!
When it comes to living well, what gives you pleasure? Is it feeling good, having energy, being connected to people and things you care about? I’m guessing these are the things that give most of us pleasure. The thing is, none of these things comes…
Read MoreHow Much Weight Can You Expect to Lose After Weight loss Surgery?
Having realistic expectations is helpful before jumping into weight loss surgery. Among the most common questions we hear is how much weight someone can expect to lose following their procedure. Pounds lost is important, but so are other…
Read More4 Ways to Tell if Your Mind Is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Success After 50
There is more to losing weight than simple calories in vs calories out. It is also more than finding out what foods work for you and what do not. The number one important step that many of us do not pay attention to is our mindset. Here is a simple step…
Read MoreHow Being a “People Pleaser” Can Sabotage Your Weight Loss Efforts After 60
If you feel like everyone’s walking all over you, taking what they need with little or no concern for your needs, you may have what I call ‘doormat energy’ – pleasing others at your own expense. You wanted to go on a walk, but you put your plans…
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