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Thanksgiving 101: 3 Tips to Stay on Track!

Posted on November 24th, 2011

There’s nothing like spending quality time with family during Thanksgiving. However, Thanksgiving can come with its challenges. This time of year marks the time when you may ditch the healthy habits and splurge a bit. Research shows that although people don’t gain 5-10 pounds a year as originally thought, even a slight increase of 3 pounds over time makes a difference. Just think, 3 pounds over 10 years and you’re 30 pounds heavier! Don’t let the research discourage you; there are creative ways to enjoy your turkey day and stay on the wagon.

Tip #1 - Exercise. If possible, schedule your workout first thing in the morning. You’ll rev up your metabolism and give yourself an edge on caloric burn throughout the day. I recommend a strength training routine along with a short high-intensity interval run. If you can’t get your workout in early, do something - a post dinner walk or playtime with the kids.

Tip #2 - Use a small plate. Chances are high that you’ll have large plate to enjoy your food but don’t use it! A better choice is to eat mini-meals. Make your first plate a veggie platter, next enjoy some protein and veggies. By the time you get to plates three and four, you’ll have less room to load up on the calorie traps that can derail you.

Tip #3 - Talk more. Thanksgiving doesn’t just have to be about food. Take the time to talk more to your loved ones. Do a service project together or play some board games. Studies show that the more interactive people are during meal time the less likely they will overeat. This phenomenon has to do with the amount of time it takes our brain to register that we’re satisfied - about 20 minutes.

Enjoy your day and remember to be thankful - that’s what Thanksgiving is all about!

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Weight Loss Plateau: 5 Questions You Need to Answer, Part 4

Posted on October 14th, 2011

If you’re frustrated by a weight loss plateau you’re not alone and it is more common than you think - especially among women. As you age, your body has a sneaky way of holding onto fat and preserving it at all costs. Losing 10 pounds gets more challenging especially if you’re close to your target [...]

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Weight Loss Plateau: 5 Questions You Need to Answer, Part 3

Posted on September 14th, 2011

Do you know what your healthy weight range is? As you age this is a number that you want to know. It’s not uncommon to hit a weight loss plateau in general however, these plateaus seem to get more frequent as you age. In my last post on weight loss plateau, I discussed the importance [...]

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Weight Loss Plateau: 5 Questions You Need to Answer, Part 2

Posted on August 24th, 2011

If you’re frustrated by a weight loss plateau it’s important to find out what’s really behind it. While it’s tempting to lose weight fast, rapid weight loss can sabotage your metabolism and wreak havoc on your body. Knowing your healthy body weight can be the starting point in addressing your weight loss plateau. [...]

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Michelle Obama Has Burger Clout!

Posted on July 29th, 2011

I love an occasional cheeseburger every now and then so when I read the outrage regarding Michelle Obama’s hamburger indulgence I was annoyed to say the least. Of course Lady Obama is the master architect of the Let’s Move Initiative to eradicate childhood obesity in the next generation. However, Michelle Obama works out [...]

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