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How to Beat Weight Loss Plateaus
Posted on March 3rd, 2010
What exactly is a weight loss plateau and how can you beat it? Weight loss plateaus can occur at any time during your weight loss efforts. You know you’ve reached a plateau when despite your consistent exercise and healthy eating, your body “settles” at a certain weight and the scale doesn’t budge! This plateau period can last from several weeks to several months. This critical window is when you HAVE to dig deep, buckle down and put an action plan together to beat your weight loss plateau.
The first thing you need to do is (honestly) evaluate your goals. Do you want to get back to your “perfect” college body? If so, that goal may be unrealistic. It’s helpful to check with your doctor about a reasonable weight for you. This weight will be adequate for your body type as well as manageable over time. Once you determine a reasonable weight range, now it’s time to evaluate your lifestyle. Are you getting enough sleep? Lack of sleep is a culprit in weight loss so get some extra rest. Are there any (constant) stressors in your life right now? Going through a life change such as a divorce or loss of a parent can cause plateaus as well. Are you stress eating? Stress eating is a subtle yet common culprit in weight loss plateaus.
Once you identify the common culprits, re-evaluate your weight loss goal and make some immediate changes, you’ve begun the process to beating your weight loss plateau. In my next article, I’ll discuss some additional culprits that contribute to weight loss plateaus. Until then, don’t give up…EVER!
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Your Heart Works Hard and You Should Too!
Posted on February 20th, 2010
If you want to get and STAY in the best shape of your life you have to take care of your heart at every age. The heart is the most amazing organ and when it comes to achieving your fitness goals you must do everything you can to ensure that you keep it healthy. Check [...]
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Heart Healthy Workouts that Get Results
Posted on February 15th, 2010
A recent study determined the incredible heart benefits from brief, intense exercise bouts. If you want to lose fat and get in the best shape of your life you have to get your heart pumping on a regular basis. Whatever your goals are, whether it’s to lose weight, gain endurance or train for an event [...]
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3 Reasons Why You Need to Work Your Heart
Posted on February 11th, 2010
So what’s all the fuss about cardiovascular exercise? Sure it can help you lose those unwanted pounds but have you ever thought of the real heart benefits? As we age, our arteries become less pliable and can be a contributing factor for high blood pressure. One of the best ways to deliver oxygenated blood to [...]
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Your Heart, Your Health, Your Life!
Posted on February 7th, 2010
It pains me when I hear about a woman who puts off going to the doctor when she has chest pains. It pains me even more when a woman gets misdiagnosed with an anxiety condition when in reality she’s experiencing a mild heart attack! Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans, and [...]
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