Tag Archives: Proper Eating

Becoming a Healthier Wife

When I made my marital vows to my husband, putting on weight and feeling too tired for housework or intimacy was not a part of them! I was supposed to be his beautiful bride, someone he would want to love, honor and cherish for life. I’ve been wonderfully blessed with a husband who has never made mention of me being overweight in a negative way. He has truly loved me not showing shame with me, and this is a huge reason why I believe he deserves to have me be a healthier and more beautiful wife. I wasn’t prepared for … Continue reading →

Becoming a Healthier Mom

My children mean the world to me and there is nothing like the joy of being able to join in their world of play. We wrestle on the floor, giggle, play silly word games, build train tracks, Lego skyscrapers, play airplane where I spin them around by their arms until we’re both dizzy… But getting tired too quickly due to being overweight and hearing my boys tell me, “Mommy, still play” is grieving. Moms even in the healthiest condition often don’t have the energy of three or five year old boys, but they may be able to play chase or … Continue reading →

Why do Most Diets Fail

If you were to look at the majority of diets people try, most fail. In fact, not only does the person on the diet not lose weight but also often when the diet is over, he or she will actually gain more weight than what was trying to be lost in the first place. As you can imagine, this is frustrating but there is good reason. You see, when someone eats too much, it is because the brain does not have enough neurotransmitters. What happens is that this imbalance causes the body to try to find a replacement, usually in … Continue reading →

Keep Cravings under Control

One of the worst aspects of trying to lose weight is those darn cravings. Why is it when you are not trying to lose weight, you often could care less about food but the minute you set a goal and take steps to achieve it, food suddenly becomes an overwhelming obsession. Well, if you are in the process of losing weight, you can expect you will face cravings so knowing the best way to handle them is essential. The thing to remember is that while some food cravings are the result of reducing calorie intake and changing to a healthy … Continue reading →

Risks of Diet Pills

Over the years, we have seen many negative stories surrounding diet pills. Even those advertised as being “all natural” have proven unhealthy and even dangerous for some individuals. While it is true that diet pills can often help a person lose weight, it is essential that you understand exactly what is being put into the body. The one thing many people miss is that diet pills and even supplements can have a bad interaction with other diet pills and supplements, as well as prescribed medication. Therefore, prior to taking anything, you definitely want to talk to your doctor so he … Continue reading →

Low Intensity Burns More Fat

Ultimately, when it comes to weight loss – no matter what the various program offerings out there suggest – it all boils down to burning more calories than you consume. While weight loss requires some lifestyle changes including better eating habits, better use of physical activity and better sleeping habits – the simple fact is that if you put out more than you take in – you’re going to lose weight. If you were wondering why low intensity would melt more pounds than high intensity – because that doesn’t seem to make much logical sense. Understand that high intensity workouts … Continue reading →

Decaffeinating Your Diet

Do you start your day with a cup of coffee? Do you prefer tea? Do you forgo coffee and simply drink a caffenated soda instead? If you answered yes to any of these, then it’s likely you rely on a daily dose of caffeine to chase away your fatigue. 9 out 10 Americans consume caffeine in some form regularly. It is by far the most popular and legal of the mood and behavior altering drugs available in modern America. For most of us, taking in 200 to 300 milligrams of caffeine on a regular basis without worry about harm. For … Continue reading →