Something called The Step Diet has been all over the news in the past few days because a woman lost over 100 pounds with it. Looking back in time, here’s some information on just what the Step Diet is and how it works. Sadly there’s nothing wacky or crazy involving eating on steps or food that looks like steps. What the Step Diet does provide, however, is a simple plan that can help you lose weight.
The basics of The Step Diet are pretty simple. The plan is designed to last 12 weeks, and combines decreasing your calorie intake with increasing your activity level. Sounds good, right? Well, the best part is you don’t have to be a nutiritionist or join a health club. The first “step” is to take a week-long inventory of your eating and activity habits. This helps to develop guidelines for the amount of food and number of steps you usually take in a day. [Continue reading...]
One of the hardest things for me about losing weight has been figuring out how to do it with my family. They key is making changes that everyone can enjoy, and promotes good health. The sooner you start eating the right things the faster your whole family gets used to it.
Check out these tips to change your family’s eating habits for the better. [Continue reading...]
Looking for a fast way to lose weight? Try the 1200 Calorie Diet.
The 1200 Calorie Diet is a popular choice for people with all sorts of dietary needs. This simple diet involves food moderation, controlled by carefully regulated calorie intake. It’s not the right choice for everyone, so read on to determine if the 1200 Calorie Diet is best for you.
The calorie is the basic unit of measurement of the energy that’s derived from food. One calorie equals one unit of energy. When you consume more calories than your body can use, those extra calories are stored as fat. This fat storage is a natural defense mechanism that allows your body extra energy, just in case food is not available later. People who are overweight can count calories to take in less energy, maintain health and shed pounds. [Continue reading...]
