Why it's Important To Me to Lose Weight

For me, losing weight is one of the hardest things to accomplish. I know....I've lost over 100 pounds three times in my life. I've asked myself over and over, how could you let yourself gain all that weight back AGAIN. I've rationalized all kinds of reasons, and made all kinds of excuses for myself. The bottom line, I made poor choices and consumed more calories than I burned.

In recent years, I've been what I call a yoyo dieter. I lose some weight and then gain some back. Having lost my girlfriend last month at the age of 59, I've decided I need to get back into a serious weight loss mode. I remember how her kids use to call her for advice or encouragement. I want to be around for my kids.

Today, I am renewing my effort at this weight loss journey. I've started my day with a bottle of water and a cup of coffee. I'm not hungry right now but plan on having a bowl of oatmeal when I do decide to eat.

Last year I bought a really nice treadmill. I haven't figured out all the programs on it. I really only want to know how far I've gone, the speed, amount of calories I've burned, and the amount of time I've been on it. I also like the fact I can adjust the incline.

Each time I've lost weight, I've done it through good food choices and exercise. I know I can reach my weight loss goal again.

I'm off to take a walk on my treadmill. My short term goal is: lose 2 pounds this week.

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Volunteers Needed for Nutrition/Diet Study

If you are between the ages of 18 and 64, you may be interesting in participating in a nutrition and diet study conducted by the University of Virginia. The study will be comparing two different diets. Each phase lasts for 4 weeks with a 4-8 week break. All food is provided for the 4 week diet and compensation is $300.

This study also provides the participant with other pertinent information such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood fats.

Centerwatch is a great place to find other diet and nutrition studies that are being done in other states. It also covers studies being administered in many other fields.

There are several other sites which provide information on clinical studies. I have them listed in a previous post.

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Successful Diet Tips That Have Been Tested

It's always great to get tips and strategies that are successful in a weight loss program. I like to read about studies that have been done and the results. Although I think some studies are too narrow and some too biased, it gives me a base to which I can do my own evaluation.

Self Magazine had some it's readers try the most popular statagies. Here are the results from a three week study.

1.Skip All Soda
Pounds Lost...... 1 to 8 (average 4)
Soda contains zero nutrients. Water is the best alternative as it aids in
digestion.

2. Eat Breakfast, even if you're not hungry
Pounds Lost...... 3 to 8 (average 5)
You'll teach your body to adjust to A.M. calories, so you'll need fewer
later in the day. *250-500 calorie per morning

3. Banish Trigger Foods From Your Home
Pounds Lost...... 1 to 10 (average 6)
If you keep treats in the house, opt for the single-serve portions many
are only 100 calories.

4. Swap in Lowfat, Fat-free Or Sugar-free Versions Of Foods You Crave
Pounds Lost...... 0 to 1 (average 1)
Using this strategy, you can eat what you love without excess calories.
Read your labels...low fat doesn't mean low calorie.

5. Use Smaller Plates And Glasses
Pounds Lost...... 0 to 3 (average 1)
We eat on the average, 92% of food we put on our plate. This is a way
of tricking yourself into eating less.

6. Dine Out Less Often
Pounds Lost...... 2 to 11 (average 6)
Resturant meals usually have about 50% more calories, fat and sodium
than home cooked meals.

7. Rate Your Hunger Before Deciding To Eat
Pounds Lost...... 0 to 4 (average 1)
Regularly checking your need for food will help you comtrol how much you
end up eating.

8. Start Your Meal With Soup, Salad or Fruit
Pounds Lost...... 1 to 2 (average 1.5)
Keep your first course high in volume and around 100 calories and you'll
shrink your total daily intake.

9. Eat Your Meals With No Distractions
Pounds Lost...... 0 to 5 (average 3)
When you get distracted, you mindlessly consume extra calories.
Eat slowly, concentrate on your food's taste and texture.
By changing the way you eat, you may change how much you eat.

You can read the comments of the people who tested these tips here.

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Which Diet is the Best?

There are so many diets to choose from when we are deciding to lose weight. A few of the diets:

* low-calorie diet
* low-fat diet
* vegetarian diet
* low-sugar
* low-carb diet

I've tried several different diets over the years. Each one of them having lists of foods to eat and foods to avoid. It can be confusing to say the least.

I was reading a section at Ivillage what has the best foods for your diet. They have several diets listed and the foods that are acceptable for each one.

Seeing so many different diets at one place makes it easier to choose one that will best fit your needs and lifestyle. This website has a wide array of helpful information.

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Pure Weight Loss Centers.....Are They All Closing?

In the past few days, I've had a lot of comments left regarding the closings of Pure Weight Loss Centers on a previous article I wrote. It appears many are closing effective January 4, 2008.

With so many people making New Year's Resolutions to lose weight, I would have thought business would have picked up in January.

I went to the Pure Weight Loss Center website. When I tried to talk with someone, I kept getting, "All circuits are busy now. Try your call later." I then decided to try the choice that asking you if you're interesting in joining. Like magic...I got through. I called 1-800-331-4035. They must be able to monitor where the calls come from as this girl immediately told me she had two Pure Weight Loss centers in Memphis and one in Southhaven, TN. Since I live two hours from either of those towns, I asked her about a center in Jackson, TN. The phone number for that Pure Weight Loss Center is 1-731-661-9002. (Today 01/03/08, I checked and the website no longer exists.)
I called the office located in Jackson, TN and asked her if that center was closing down. She told me no!! She stated it was the CORPORATE Pure Weight Loss Centers that were closing. All the FRANCHISE Pure Weight Loss Centers are still going to be in operation.

Maybe if you call the 1-800-331-4035, they can direct you to a Pure Weight Loss Center which is a franchise in your area. Since each of them are independently owned, I'm sure the answers will vary somewhat with each business.

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Is Weight Loss Your Resolution For The New Year?

Tomorrow we start writing 2008. I don't know where the time has gone. I just got use to writing 2007. With the New Year comes resolutions...things such as: weight loss, eating healthy, exercising, saving money, spending more time with loved ones, or just spending more time pampering yourself.

I think very often people make the same resolutions they made the previous year. Weight loss is a big one. The number of obese/overweight people in the world is still on the rise. It only makes sense more people are going to make resolutions to get those extra pounds off.

For those that have tried and have had little or know success, take a look a what you have tried in the past. You know what hasn't worked. Try something new. Four things I feel that will make a weight loss journey successful is:
1. Document what you eat/drink and the time. You may be a "clock" eater.
You may be a "tv" eater. (EX: A certain time or show comes on and it
triggers you to eat.)
2. Increase your water intake. Drink 8/10 glasses of water per
day. (It helps to flush your system and gives you a full
feeling.)
3. Set short and long term goals for yourself. (EX: Start by
walking 15 minutes a day and increase it to two 15 minute
walks per day.)
4. Have a good support system. (EX: Include family, friends,
weight loss enthusiasts, and other weight loss bloggers.)
Many will join you on your journey...good healthy competion
is always a good motivator.

Whether you have 10 pounds or a 100 pounds to lose, incorporate these four things into your program and you will be successful. Remember, a healthy weight loss is 1-2 pounds per week.

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La Weight Loss.....Many Caring Counselors

Whether you are trying to lose weight or find that perfect dress....the service you receive from the employee is never the same. Some people are good at their job while others are only there to collect their paycheck. They don't care about the service they render.

I have had over 60 comments left on the LA Weight Loss Closing post I made. Many are from irate customers. There are also many comments from LA Weight Loss counselors who really cared about their customers.

Check out the comments here. Many of the counselors left instructions on how to continue with the program. There are also counselors still willing to help clients on their own.

Don't give up on your weight loss program because La Weight Loss Centers closed. Continue the commitment you have made to yourself and you will continue to lose weight. Watch the scale go down as you climb the ladder of weight loss success.

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