To eliminate the evil of sugar, hundreds of sugar-free products were introduced to American diets over the past several decades. Nonetheless, Americans continued to gain weight.



Fats were the next nutrient to be demonized; consequently, a ubiquitous spate of low or nonfat products appeared on grocery shelves. Once again, Americans continued to gain weight.



Carbohydrates, especially pasta, rice and bread, became the next sinful indulgence, especially as the Atkins’ diet…

Ever wake up in the morning, step on the bathroom scale and then feel discouraged and resentful because your body weighs more than you want it to?



If you’ve suffered this experience, you aren’t alone.



A lot of us struggle to feel good about ourselves when our bodies don’t look as trim and fit as we’d like. If our body image doesn’t measure up to our standards, then our self-image doesn’t measure up either. For many of us, self-image and body image are inextricably…

Desperate to lose weight? You’re not alone. Nearly 70 percent of Americans are overweight or obese, according to the latest statistics. Although some of us accept our expanding girth, others of us are so discouraged by the number on the scale that we’ll try anything that promises quick results. Protect yourself by familiarizing yourself…

Below is a press release in which AARP announces 3rd annual Summer Weight-Loss Challenge. Program is free, open to all. I’ll serve as coach. Register:

www.aarp.org/fat2fit

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 16, 2011



Contact:

Michelle Alvarez

202-434-2560

malvarez@aarp.org



AARP LAUNCHES THIRD ANNUAL “FAT-TO-FIT” WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE

Contest…

WHO 85 year old (!) Bette Calman, an Australian yoga instructor who's been practicing and teaching Yoga for 40 years. (Whilst still keeping stylish with a…

If you’ve tried and failed to lose weight, you may be imprisoned by outdated ideas. Are you willing to change your beliefs about weight loss and fitness to achieve your goals? Look at these five mistaken viewpoints to see if they are sabotaging your efforts:



1. The function of food is to provide pleasure.



If your diet consists of densely caloric food that tastes good but lacks nutrition (e.g., burgers, fries, chips, pizza, ice cream, soda), you will have…

Losing weight and keeping it off require effective management of food cravings that can easily undermine plans to eat healthfully. Use these 10 tips to manage yourself through the crazy maze of cravings:

1. Eat at regular intervals. To avoid becoming overly hungry, don’t go more than five hours without eating.
2. Include protein in each meal to control appetite. Skinless poultry, fish, eggs and low-calorie dairy products are good sources.
3. Stay hydrated with…

Are your former strategies for weight loss no longer working? How important is exercise in delaying the aging process? Why is balance important to seniors? And are depression and physical complaints inevitable companions on the way to the grave? Read on to learn the latest insights from researchers and fitness experts.



Adjust Weight-Loss Strategy with Age: Our bodies change with age. One clear sign is when we find that our usual weight-loss and fitness efforts don’t provide the same…

Below are nine of the commonest excuses we make to shirk our responsibility to our bodies and our health. 



How did I come up with this list? I've used all of these reasons at one time or another. What I came to realize, however, is that they were lies I told myself to keep the status quo in place. The excuses had all of the substance of cotton candy. Once I decided to get fit, each one dissolved in my mouth.



Are your excuses on this list?

1. I have a sweet…