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...]
Note: I have three kids and while I struggled with my weight before my first pregnancy, things changed so much after giving birth. Your body is different, your life is different and your priorities are different. I thought the weight would just fall away. It didn’t and I was frustrated. I hope these tips will help you avoid what I went through.
Having a child is often the most wonderful thing that can happen to you. But soon after the delivery you are going to want your old body back. But how to do it? When celebrities give birth they seem to be back in shape within weeks. Heidi Klum appeared in a lingerie fashion show three months after giving birth. Jessica Alba, Ashlee Simpson and many others show up on television and in photographs looking thin and toned within just a few weeks. Why can’t you do that? Well, they have a lot of help. A celebrity will have a team of personal chefs, nurses, nannies, dietitians and personal trainers to get them back into shape as soon as possible. You probably only have yourself and no time to eat or exercise. See the problem? You can’t compare yourself to these women; you will never be able to match what they accomplish. Don’t compare yourself to other new mothers you know, either. Everyone’s body is different and you can only do the best you can do. [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...]