Most fitness classes just aren’t set up for chubby people, so I put together some easy fitness ideas that ANYONE can do. You can do many of them in your PJ’s! Read more…
Weight Loss
Is Noom Weight Loss Program Worth The Money?
I recently tried the Noom Weight Loss Program. A lot of people have asked me if it is worth the money. For me, the answer is IT DEPENDS. I found many things pretty confusing about the program, particularly the pricing. I’m now wishing I’d taken better notes during the course of it so I could […] Read more…
Will Intermittent Fasting Help You Lose Weight?
Have you heard the term intermittent fasting before and wondered what it is? Intermittent fasting is a very popular health and fitness trend right now. People use intermittent fasting to lose weight, improve their overall health, and even to make their busy lives easier. So let’s talk about what intermittent fasting is, how to do […] Read more…
5 Fabulous Products to Make Weight Loss EASIER
If there is anything women spend their time and energy on, it is trying to accomplish weight loss. Me too. Making weight loss easier is always on my mind somewhere. And I wanted to share some terrific Amazon products I’ve found to make weight loss easier. Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying […] Read more…
New Year’s Motivation – My BEST Weight Loss Tips
Welcome to your New Year! These are my best weight loss tips to kick off your year. Every year, the #1 Resolution people have is to lose weight. First off, it is always perfect timing, just because of the way the holidays fall. Most folks start their holiday eating binge in November for Thanksgiving, then […] Read more…
Start off Your New Year’s Motivation Right
Well, here we are again – ready to start off another New Year’s Day. Most people start out their New Year’s with a resolution (or three) for things they need to change. But sadly, but February 1st, they have made little to no progress on their goals. Sound familiar? Then you need some FOOLPROOF […] Read more…
Weird and Easy Way to Get Fit
I think we are all trying to get fit, but it’s not always the easiest thing to do, especially if you are a bit of a couch potato like me. But there ARE ways to get fit, at least a little more fit that are easy, cost nothing, and don’t require a lot of sweating. […] Read more…
Are Gym Memberships a Good Deal?
I did a post about saving money at the gym last year. I wanted to revisit it again as part of my New Year’s Motivation series. The first week of January is exactly the time of year when people start flooding to the gym again to try and get rid of a few extra […] Read more…
Sneaky Tricks for Weight Loss – #5 School Cafeteria
I hope you’ve been enjoying my series so far. This is my final post in the series, but I think it’s my favorite. As the head of the USDA, Brian Wansink was given a challenge to improve the nutrition in the typical school cafeteria. And I have to say, the simple and innovative ideas he […] Read more…
Sneaky Tricks for Weight Loss – #4 Grocery Shopping
Here in the 4th post of the series, it’s time to talk about some smart strategies in the grocery store. I know a lot of posts you see are talking about making thrifty choices while grocery shopping, but these are some little tricks that will help you stick to these better choices even on days […] Read more…
Sneaky Tricks for Weight Loss – #3 Manage Snacking
In our last post, we talked about customizing our kitchens for a new healthy lifestyle. The nice thing about these tips is that you aren’t going overboard. You are just making a few simple changes that will pay off in the long run. Today, we are going to look at the problem behavior of snacking. […] Read more…
Sneaky Tricks for Weight Loss – #2 Redo your Kitchen
**This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I’m going to share some simple tips on how to rearrange your kitchen to support your weight loss efforts. Obviously one of the main places we have control over is our own kitchen. It is one of the rare areas […] Read more…
Sneaky Tricks for Weight Loss – #1: Buffet Eating
I am starting a new series here. Part of it is to help you, but part of it is to help me too. I’ve always struggled with my weight and I’ve found a series of really brilliant little tricks to make weight loss much easier. One of the foundations behind these little tricks is […] Read more…
A Clever Way to Use Quotes to Boost Your Motivation
I LOVE quotes. Actually, saying that I love them really doesn’t do it justice. Maybe I’m even a little obsessed with quotes. Some of my favorite quotes have been an influence on my life for decades. The problem is remembering the lessons I’ve learned from them. I have a ton of great quotes I keep on […] Read more…
5 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Do ANYTHING
I think the hardest part of making any kind of lifestyle change is to motivate yourself to stick with it. You can be trying to lose weight, clean up your house, get out of debt, or be a better parent, motivation IS the key to success. I don’t pretend to be any kind of expert […] Read more…