Weight Loss that Works – There Are No Shortcuts

03-10-2009

Tagged Under : Loss, Weight Loss

A few weeks ago, my sister and I were talking about weight loss and she said, “When I was in my 20s, I worked out two hours a day and I was in the best shape. I should really get back to that – it really worked!” But, would that workout regime really work for her now? Not only does she have 2 kids, she’s looking for a job. On top of that, two hours of exercise would probably be too much for most people – for the body, the mind and the schedule. Sure she could try exercising for two hours a day, but how long would she be able to maintain that kind of schedule? Not very long, she concluded.

That got me thinking – does something really work if you can only follow it for a short period of time?

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3 Weight Loss Myths Debunked

02-09-2009

Tagged Under : Loss, Weight Loss

Can you count all the weight loss tips you know? How many of them actually work? Where did you find these tips? You have probably read about lots of interesting tips in the health and fitness magazines, in your online searches, and even your friends have told you great ways to lose weight, especially fat.

We all know the truth. Calories in should be less than calories out. We also know that fad diets, weight loss pills and supplements, and even that one more piece of exercise equipment really do not work. Yes, we can hold out hope that some day one of those really will work. But for now, let’s agree on the above. N

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