Cold temperatures mean that my early morning runs and post-dinner walks will soon turn into workouts on the “dreadmill.” Here are my favorite ways to keep cold-weather workouts interesting.
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Losing weight—and maintaining that weight loss—means knowing when to save your calories and when to splurge. Last weekend I faced a serious diet splurge test.
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Tapping in to a supportive community was key to my weight loss, and I still love discovering new tricks. Spending three days with 14 health-minded bloggers helped me develop a different perspective on maintaining my Feel Great Weight.
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While I can’t bear to cut out my favorite seasonal recipes and stick with salads all winter, I know my jeans won’t fit by Christmas if I don’t show some restraint, so I’ve slimmed down some of my fall favorites
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When I started to lose weight, I knew my diet would change my closet and my self-esteem. I never guessed that it would score me a new job, too!
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Recently, I got myself into an unhealthy rut. And, not surprisingly, so did my husband. Studies have shown that married people are more likely to pack on the pounds than their single peers.
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Exercising was integral part of my weight loss—but it’s even more important in my current weight maintenance phase. So you can imagine how I felt when I learned I might have to stay away from the gym.
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The physical aspect of moving is tough work, especially if you don’t hire movers, but living in a new place is like turning over a new leaf—particularly in my kitchen.
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For the past week, my husband and I have been living with friends before we move into our new apartment. We’ve been having a blast, but spending extended time away from my kitchen has left me feeling like I have no control over my diet. As a guest in
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Losing the weight the first time was hard enough, and while I hadn’t gained all 23 pounds back, losing weight for the second time seemed nearly impossible.
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