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WeightLoss Resolution: Bad Idea?

You know I’d never really thought about this before but it kind of makes sense.  After you read this, leave me a comment and tell me what you think.

There’s one big mistake many people make and never even realize it’s making them gain weight:  making a New Year’s resolution to lose weight.  Many of us make a commitment to lose weight by making it a New Year’s Resolution, seems like a good idea….right?

While it seems counterintuitive, resolving to lose weight later may very well cause you to gain it now. That’s because you get into the mindset of, “well, I’m going to stop eating sweets altogether next month, so I might as well enjoy them now.”  You could actually end up eating more now and gaining more weight during the holidays simply because you “know” you’re going to lose weight “next year.”  Think about it…how many times have you heard people sit down at a holiday feast and say, “Good thing my diet starts tomorrow” or something to that effect.  I know I hear it every year.  Someone will always say, “I’ll start tomorrow” or “next week.”  My family is certainly guilty of that.

By telling ourselves that losing weight will be a New Year’s Resolution, we may be shooting ourselves in the foot during this holiday season.  What do you think?

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Winter Weight Gain: Exposing A Hidden Culprit

While there are obvious reasons for gaining weight during the winter (like the abundance of food and treats as well as lack of exercise) there is also one big hidden reason:  depression.

It’s not unusual to suffer seasonal depression during the winter.  Not only will depression cause you to reach for more fattening foods, it can also leave you lethargic and unwilling to get exercise.  This combination will obviously result in packing on the pounds which often times furthers depression.

To stop from falling into this nasty cycle, take steps to keep your mood elevated as you go into winter and then keep it up through the season.  One of the biggest causes of seasonal depression is lack of sunlight.

Be sure to keep your home and office well lit when you’re indoors.  If this isn’t enough, take a few 20 minute periods every day to sit in from of a high watt bulb.  This will help boost your mood in a natural way.

While bad diet and lack of exercise are often a result of depression, they can also be part of the cause of the depression.  If you start feeling depressed, focus on maintaining your healthy habits.  They will help boost your mood and keep you from falling into a bad cycle of depression, unhealthy eating, lack of exercise, and weight gain.

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Increase Metabolic Rate, Lose Weight

7 wise moves to increase metabolism

Most times diet alone will not help you reach and maintain your weightloss goals. Most diets are only fads which, instead of giving you the results you hope and work for, leave you frustrated and hopeless.  But don’t worry, help is here!.

Here are 7 effective moves towards a healthier, sexier you!!!

Sleep well, live well
I know this is easier said than done for many moms, but just be aware of the effect sleep, or lack thereof, has on, not only your overall health, but your weightloss as well. According to studies, people who just have 4 hours of sleep at night have slower metabolism than those who have 8-hour sleep. Moreover, the former resort to overeating since they feel like eating would cover up the lack of sleep. You must have enough sleep for you to feel revived after every “wake up”.

Sweat out a little in the evenings
Recent research that tells us that our metabolism tends to slow down during late in the afternoon or at the end of the day.  So, in order for you to burn more calories, it is wise to do some evening walks and other exercise forms that would allow you to sweat it out and burn calories.

Do not be a slow drag- move more
As you move more, you burn more calories. Instead of taking a ride to a near place, walking is a better choice. You must gradually make minor lifestyle changes. These can be very small changes that are easy to implement. For example, it could be as simple as taking the stairs instead of taking the elevator, or doing gardening instead of watching TV.

Eat more proteins
Diet studies show that protein intake stabilizes the amount of insulin in the bloodstream which is highly-beneficial for you.

Skipping meals is skipping life
Drastic changes for your body are not good. Never dwell on or believe the idea that missing a meal would make your waistline look trim and sexy.  Whenever you suddenly stop eating, your body reacts and adjusts by slowing down metabolic rate.

Sweat out a bit for some exercise
Exercise does not directly result in a better metabolism because not all forms of exercise cause an increase in metabolism.  However, they can lead to better sleeping habits and, better sleep increases metabolism.

Most of all build lean muscles
Having more lean muscle expedites metabolism. A few push-ups and squats daily are a big help. Just bear in mind that it is not all about working out in and of itself, but about how the workout effects your body’s metabolic rate.

Seven simple ways to move toward your trim mom goals.  Never let go of the hope that you will a live a healthier, sexier, better life!!!

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Awesome Fitness Guide for Busy Moms

Wow!  Guess what I came across while surfing the internet for cool Trim Mom tips to share with you.  There is actually a book called The Busy Mom’s Ultimate Fitness Guide!

I love reading books, but there are some books that are just too boring to read.  One of the things I liked when I saw this book was what other moms were saying about it.

Here’s an example, “entertaining and persuasive style will help many moms.”

Thank goodness!  It’s not going to bore you to tears.  Like I said, I like to read, but there are some books that I just can’t get through because of the way the information is presented.  No matter how great that information may be, it does you no good if it’s presentation is so boring you can’t get through it.

Now another thing I like about this book was the fact that it really tackled the major issues we deal with as mothers.  Not only does this book address the challenges women face as “busy moms,” but it also tackles another significant sticking point many of us struggle with: motivation.

You may have listened to my first entry into my Trim Mom Journal.  It’s all about this specific issue, lack of motivation.  But The Busy Mom’s Ultimate Fitness Guide happens to be a great, easy to follow, step-by-step guide for mom’s wanting to be more fit AND it’s also a wonderful motivational kickstart as well!

If you’re looking for an easy read that will provide a wealth of fitness information engineered specifically for helping you overcome your weightloss challenges as a busy mom, go get The Busy Mom’s Ultimate Fitness Guide and take your first step toward improving your fitness today.

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No Fair! It’s Easier for Men?

Did you know that losing weight is easier for men than it is for women? Apparently there are biological reasons why we have it tougher than men when it comes to WeightLoss. That’s so not fair!

According to an article I recently read, men naturally burn calories faster than women. Not only that, because of estrogen, women tend to “collect” fat in areas that are tougher to trim down (hips, thighs, butt!).

This article also explains why my body suddenly began to want to hold on to the calories I consume rather than use them up like it used to.

If you’re wondering why it’s always seemed like the men in your life had less of a struggle with WeightLoss than you, CLICK HERE to read this article on metabolism changes and “A Different Kind of Energy Crisis.”

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