Hi, I think the most practical and useful method I have found is to acquire a couple of inexpensive and simple items, and then use them conscientiously: A food scale A food calorie handbook (available at most grocery stores) A pocket notebook in which you can record EVERYTHING that crosses your lips... more
Weight loss - Tips for losing holiday weight?
I always gain around 10-20 lbs. during the holidays (Oct-Jan), and I want to shed the weight before my vacation in a couple of months. Do you have any weight loss tips that will help me lose weight (about 10-20 lbs.) without doing ANOTHER trendy diet? I've tried Atkins, South Beach, LA Weight Loss... they never work for me, and I just want something practical!
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A: Weight loss basics
As you know, "diets" are associated with about a 98% weight gain recurrence over time. The only way to really be successful is: Don't starve yourself, it only puts you into a starvation metabolism which will immediately put weight on when you finally get back to eating. Increase your protein... more
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