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A brisk walk is better than hitting the gym…

11 Tuesday Jan 2022

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…for keeping the weight off! London School of Economics researchers found women of all ages who walked for over 30 minutes most days weighed less than those using treadmills or stationary bikes. Walking women also had lower BMIs and smaller waists than those who regularly played sports. The researchers speculate it’s because walking is free – and you can do it anywhere, anytime – which means people are more likely to do it, than making the effort to hit the gym or play a sport.

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Do you need inspiration to lose weight?

04 Wednesday Aug 2021

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What’s the #1 thing that inspires people to lose weight? How good they’ll feel afterward? Buying new clothes? Feeling less self-conscious? Nope… According to a survey of 2,000 women trying to lose weight, the #1 thing that inspires people is: Seeing before-and-after photos online! The survey was conducted by Slimming World, which is a weight-loss organization. They found 70% of the women surveyed were inspired by things they saw on social media – from workout videos, to seeing other people who’ve transformed their bodies, to following fitness influencers who share motivational tips every day. But the #1 source of inspiration was before-and-after transformation photos. 91% of the women who used social media said before-and-after photos helped them realize it’s possible to reach their goals. The Slimming World survey also found that people trying to lose weight love the positive community they can find on social media. 87% of the women surveyed said that being part of a group going through the same thing helped them stay accountable. 

Before-and-after photos… Powerful inspiration.

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Want to boost your weight loss efforts into overdrive?

21 Thursday Jan 2021

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Head to the mountains! According to the International Journal of Obesity, people living at high altitude were 4 to 5 times less likely to be overweight than people who stayed at sea level. Researchers at Germany’s University of Munich took overweight people to a resort 9-thousand feet up in the Alps. The study subjects were told to eat whatever they wanted, and avoid exercise. The result: They ate 734 FEWER calories per day and lost nearly 4 pounds, on average. Even more remarkable, they kept the weight OFF even after returning to their normal lives and altitudes. The researchers believe it’s because lower levels of oxygen boost production of the hormone leptin, the “I’m full” hormone, which makes you feel satisfied with less food and increases metabolism. 

So, if you want to make it easier to lose weight? Spend your next vacation high in the mountains! 

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Eat on smaller plates to use weight!

18 Friday Dec 2020

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Hipsters and frugal shoppers who buy vintage dinnerware at thrift stores or Goodwill are onto something. They may lose weight! Plates from the good ol’ days are typically 25% smaller than modern ones. And the Cornell Food and Brand Lab says adults eat 91.7% of what’s on their plate. So, a smaller plate means less food. Vintage bowls and glasses tend to be 25% smaller too. In fact, a recent study found wineglasses alone have doubled in size since 1990! So, if you love the old fashioned look of vintage plates and glasses, go for it. You’ll be hip – and you just may lose weight.

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When was the last time you dusted your house?

23 Monday Nov 2020

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Or vacuumed? Because research shows a link between a dirty house and weight gain! Duke University researchers found that the chemicals released from furniture, rugs and pollution end up in the dust around our house. And breathing in chemical-laden dust makes fat cells swell and multiply! But when the dust goes away, the problem goes away. So regularly dust and vacuum, and invest in a HEPA air purifier for the room you spend the most time in. If you’re trying to lose weight, that may be the added ingredient that helps you start shedding pounds.

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Want to make it easier to lose weight?

29 Thursday Oct 2020

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Eat more fiber! Research at Tufts University found that whole grains, like wheat, brown rice, and oatmeal, contain about double the fiber as processed foods, like white rice, white bread, and crackers. The researchers also found people who get plenty of fiber consume fewer calories overall. People who eat lots of fiber also have a faster metabolism. Bottom line: Replacing processed grains in your diet with whole grains, and adding more fiber from produce, can help you lose weight and keep it off just as effectively as a brisk 30-minute walk every day.

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Here’s the difference between weighing yourself daily – and weighing yourself once a week.

23 Wednesday Sep 2020

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This comes from the journal Obesity. Studies show, people who stepped on a scale once a week GAINED 2.4 pounds in a year. Those who weighed themselves every day LOST 1.1 pounds in that same year – without changing any of their habits. It works because you can address any weight changes before they snowball. So put your scale right by your shower. That way you can step on it right before you get in – and you won’t forget to weigh yourself every day. 

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Just ditch one thing to lose weight.

07 Friday Aug 2020

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Like alcohol. According to registered dietician Keri Glassman, going dry for one month can result in a 3-pound weight loss.

Then, give up fried foods – like chips and fries – for a month, and you’ll drop up to 5 pounds. Plus, because fried foods are harder to digest, you’ll also lose bloat and heartburn.

Finally, if you only want to give up one thing to lose weight: Ditch your morning muffin. After a month you’ll be down 3 pounds. Give up cookies, too, and you’ll bring that total to 5 pounds lost.

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You may want to embrace chilly air!

03 Monday Aug 2020

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Because being in an environment that’s a little chilly can cause your body to increase its internal temperature – which helps you burn more fat. So sleeping in a bedroom that’s 66 degrees could help you burn more calories while you sleep – just as sitting in a chilly office helps you burn fat at work. Because when your body has to work harder to stay warm, it turns on our healthy brown fat, which increases our metabolism.

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Here’s a strange way to slim down…

15 Wednesday Jul 2020

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Look at paintings or sculptures of slim figures before you eat! Think Degas’ ballerinas… or Giacometti’s bronze stick-figure sculptures. According to a study in the journal Food Quality, when study subjects were told they could eat as many chips as they wanted, they ate significantly less when they had viewed artwork featuring slim-figured people. That’s because the artwork subconsciously reminds you of your weight loss goal… and that heightens your awareness of being full, so you naturally want to eat less.

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