I wonder if a test has been done on Angry women?  They would have to take out the PMS week for some of us. 

I think it’s interesting that doctor’s would even think of doing this test.  Did they know a few men who were overweight and mean and the idea just came to them? 

They should do a test on men who have selective hearing and memories.  That would be one that I would be very interested in.  Maybe they would be thinner because they don’t let anything stress them.

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Angry Men More Prone to Obesity

Enviga has been claiming that just by drinking it you burn calories.  Turns out that is not the case.  Enviga makers now have to put a disclaimer on the product saying that only diet and exercise help you lose weight.  It would be nice if it was that easy but its really not.  Diet and exercise is the only way to really lose weight and keep it off.

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What’s going on with Enviga?

There are some things you can do to help jump start your weight loss.  We all know that exercise can help reduce fat, but what we really need is to wrap our mind around is getting healthy. It’s almost easier to say that you are making changes to your diet than to say you are on a diet.  As soon as you let it out that you are unable to eat things, you start to crave them.

We need to tell ourselves that we are eating healthier.  Don’t focus on the diet part.  Diets are very emotional because they are tied to what we would like to look like and what we currently look like.  As soon as you slip, you begin to eat away at your self esteem.  Eating healthier gives you room to make mistakes along the way.  Eliminate a fat item or eat an extra fruit or vegetable each day and you are on your way to healthier eating.

Know what your signs are that could trigger eating something that you shouldn’t.  With me, if I’m mad at my husband, I’m doing one of three things… cleaning, shopping or eating and sometimes I do all three.  Knowing what your triggers are can help you put in place new things to do.  I’m working on this.

Believing in yourself is also another way to help you get back on track.  There will be plenty of people that cross your path that doubt you or that are the naysayers.  Believe that you can do it and surround yourself with positive people so you can achieve your goals.

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Healthier Eating equals Weight Loss

Did you know that rougly 80% of all Type 2 Diabetes cases can be prevented by changes in your diet and exercise?  If you have Diabetes in your family as I do, you will want to make those changes before you are diagnosed with it.  Increasing your activities can be as easy as taking the steps instead of the elevator, parking away from the building and walking.  Increasing exercise by 30 minutes or more can turn your health around. 

Eating better can be challenging but definitely worth it.  You can begin slowly by omitting the second piece of pie or leaving some food on your plate.  We were all raised to finish all of your food on your plate.  Our moms said finish all of your food.  That carries over to our adult life.  If you can’t do that then prepare the plate with smaller portions.

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Diet and Exercise Prevents Type 2 Diabetes

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Monday Weigh In

There are so many cleansing diets and programs available now; it is hard to decipher the good from the bad, and the marketing hype from the actual benefits. And like me, you have probably wandered from store to store searching for the ultimate cleansing product that will make you feel energised, revitalised and alive. 

While it is true that there are many products available that claim to make you feel each of those things, I have found (through plenty of trial and error and with a big dent in my wallet) that the most effective and indeed the cheapest way to cleanse your body is with one of the world’s most readily available resources – water.

Water is the perfect way to cleanse your system of impurities, toxins and fats. By drinking 64 ounces of water each and every day, you are helping your body to rid itself of those things which does not serve it well. 

And the benefits are immense.  After just 4 weeks, I began to notice that I had more energy, my skin had improved – I had fewer blemishes and my skin felt softer, and I was continuing to lose weight.

Depending on where you live, water is drinkable straight from the tap – making it free of charge.  And if tap water in your area is not optimal for drinking, then buying water in bulk can work out to just a few cents a glass – much cheaper than soda or coffee.  You can also by a water purifier.

Do what I do and carry a water bottle with you throughout the day.  By doing this, I manage to ‘sip’ 64 ounces every day more or less and I don’t even notice.

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Water is the Natural Body Cleanser

I’m starting to dread Monday’s because of the weigh in.  This time I felt really good about the weigh in.  I can see some difference in my clothes but definitely not on the scale.

It remained the same.

Sometimes it is difficult to keep your momentum going because you want the scale to show the decrease as a reward for all of your hard work.  Becoming more active and exercising improves your overall health.  And losing weight will come but it will not be overnight.  I can definitely relate to this fact.

I’m reminded that of course I didn’t put the weight on overnight. It was a gradual increase just like it should be a gradual decrease.

Next Monday will be better.  I went to Zumba tonight and I did sweat like a pig.  That’s got to count for something right?

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Losing Weight – The Dreaded Monday Weigh In

What Does Your Scale Say?

I am doing my daily online reading when I came across a post talking about a female who went to the doctor about her weight loss and was told that her only option was to have gastric bypass.  Now the article doesn’t begin to tell me how much she weighs or anything like that.  I used to work with several people who went to the same doctor and were all told that they needed the gastric bypass.  Now short of being morbidly obese at 400 pounds plus, why wouldn’t you be given the opportunity to try to lose the weight first.

Even some teens are being told that they need gastric bypass.  Some of the have developed diabetes.  I think when it’s medically necessary with the ‘current’ situation then it should be done.  We seem to have become a society where we want it right now.  I’m certainly guilty of wanting to wear my ’skinny’ clothes right now but I know in my mind that I didn’t put it on overnight and it will take time to get it off.  That doesn’t even take into account cheating with eating foods that are not healthy.

To give you a snapshot of these ladies, my employer had about 400 people at that location on various shifts.  These ladies all worked first shift and had the same doctor and all eight of them had gastric bypass.  Now I can’t say that I’m for or against it, but please weigh out all of your options if that is on your agenda.  Each one of those ladies had ‘complications’.  Each of them had about 100 pounds to lose if you consider the charts that the doctor’s go by like a 5′5″ woman should weigh about 110 pounds.  I would venture to say that most 5′5″ women weigh more than that or is it me that snaps up all of the 14 regulars from the store?

One of the ladies cannot work again.  I was her supervisor and at first I thought she was playing.  Her system is so screwed up that she cannot drive let alone work at a job.  Most of the other ladies have had additional surgeries to repair problems.

Be very careful if a doctor says to you that gastric bypass is your only option.  Make sure you have explored other options like diet and exercise first.  It may not come off quickly, but you will be much healthier for it.  Is it worth it to potentially have complications?  Only you can decide that. 

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Gastric Bypass is Never Your Only Option

I once thought that weight loss meant no eating out and salads all day, every day – morning, noon and night.  Not now. Now I realize that I can have weight loss AND a social life. I just need to ensure that my weight loss ledger is evenly balanced on both sides.

What do I mean by this?  Honestly, it is actually very simple.  When I head out for a meal with friends or family, I embrace the challenge of hunting down the menu items that will support rather than hinder my weight loss efforts. After all, I am not going to become a lean bean overnight, so I need to adopt my life so that the lifestyle supports me in the long term.

Instead of choosing the fettuccine with cream sauce, I opt for the grilled steak with green salad and a baked potato.  I usually stay away from dessert but if I try a light one, I know that during that day I will omit something to account for those calories.

Ultimately, this is a win/win/win. I still get to spend precious time with friends and family, I get to fill my senses with the deliciousness of a busy restaurant or café, and my weight loss stays on track.  Dining out does not have to be all bad when you are on a diet.

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Dining Out doesn't have to be scary

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Dining Out while Trying to Lose Weight

Oh Magic Eight Ball, did I lose weight this week?

I should be happy but I’m not.  I lost 2 pounds last week.  I know that healthy weight loss is 1 to 2 pounds per week and that I’m on the higher end of that so that’s great right?  I even exercised twice doing Zumba and sweat like a pig while doing it.  That should count for something.

I do feel better and I have more energy just from eating better and exercising.  I’m not a Jane Fonda yet (showing age) but I can work out 2-3 times per week without dying.  I have proven it already.

So when the scale doesn’t really say what you think it should, remember that it could always be worse and I know that personally. 

I was able to keep from weighing everyday this week.  Yay me!  That is an accomplishment in itself.  The other thing I am working on is drinking more water.  64 ounces here I come.  I’m about halfway there.

How did you do on your Monday weigh in?  I even cheated a little bit and had a couple of cookies but for the most part everything else was good for me.  I also did well with not eating off my children’s plates to not ‘waste’ food.  All good very good!

So we continue on down our road.  Make sure you weigh today.  Even if you feel like you may have cheated a bit.  We will get that line out to mark the sand again and begin from there.  Don’t dwell on the past, put things in motion to do better in the future.

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Monday Weigh In