People always ask me what moment led me to lose over 150 pounds in 9 months on the Slow Carb Diet (SCD). I crack a smile when I get asked. Unlike some, who can pinpoint one moment in time which defined the start of their journey, I have three “moments” that immediately come to...
There are many approaches to weight loss. There’s no one-size-fits-all method that everyone finds effective or lasting. In general, you’ll need to get into an energy deficit, eating and drinking fewer calories than you burn in order to lose weight, and then adjust for long-term weight...
If Rome was not built in a day, why do you think you can be? When we want to make a change in life, especially a big change, it can be daunting. If we decide to lose several pounds, it’s easy to give up when we...
Another option is adding just a splash of 100% fruit juice or enough to add flavoring without adding too much sugar or too many calories. Get creative! Naturally flavored sparkling waters. Nowadays, you can find cans of fizzy sparkling water. Look for those that are flavored with fruit ...
"Although everyone wants to lose unwanted weight quickly, taking it slow – at a rate of no more than 0.5 to 2 pounds a week – is the healthy way to go," Smith says. Weight loss is not always advisable, she adds: "In some cases, weight loss may be contraindicated, for example for...
A fresh, sweet, juicy pea can rapidly become starchy and hard. The same is true if the pea is shelled and then left on the kitchen counter or in a warm place for more than a few hours.Garden peas Two pounds of peas in the shell will give you about two cups of shelled peas. That...
Changing habits requires repeating the new behaviors over the long term, according to 2021 research inPsychology & Health. This includessetting realistic expectations. A safe, sustainable amount of weight to lose is about 1/2 pound to 2 pounds per week. In reality, however, that might look mor...
However, if you ask them what they would recommend for their parents or grandparents, a logic gap will likely become apparent. Many of us are prone to thinking, “do what I say, not what I do.” When that disconnect is brought to their attention (nicely), they will likely be much ...
14. Set The Limits On How Long You Are Ready To Try A few couples decide to not undergo those extreme measures in order to get pregnant while others might spend many years plus with a huge amount of money on going through different treatment options. ...
These people are called difficult or impossible for a reason and you won’t manage to change them just by pointing them out what they do wrong. Sometimes, nothing you can say will make them consider your side of the story. Don’t lose your patience and simply accept that situation....