Methods Fifty-one sedentary women (35±8 yrs, 163±7 cm; 90±14 kg; 47±7% body fat, 34±5 kg/m 2 ) were randomized to participate in the Curves (C) or Weight Watchers (W) weight loss programs for 16-wks. Participants in the C program were instructed to follow a 1,200 kcal/...
Karen goes to the gym 3 days a week and focuses on cardio activities such as the elliptical trainer and recumbent bikes. With her sedentary job, she is always looking for ways to increase her activity through the day. She ensures she gets up every hour and tries to do 10 minutes of sta...
Is corn starch healthy for weight loss? Consuming cornstarch in small quantities, like in a healthy, home-cooked meal, will have minimal impact on weight loss. Most recipes usually call for just 1-2 tablespoons, adding anywhere from 30-60 calories and 7-14 grams of carbohydrate to the enti...
I had no time for spontaneous get-togethers that week, considering all that I had going on and asked her to explain to her daughter that I wasn’t blowing her off, I was just busy preparing to travel and get married in four days. “I know you are, but you know Susie, she just ...
Themes for party #209 What we’re looking for this week for possible features next week: Recipes – BBQ recipes, frozen desserts, ice cream recipes, watermelon recipes Home & Garden – 4th of July decor, summer wreaths and mantels
One of the most dangerous seems like an innocent phrase. It’s Cheat Day or a Cheat Meal. You see, the word cheat implies guilt. If you cheat at something, you don’t usually feel good about it. When we apply this to our weight loss or healthy eating plan, it can totally derail ...
I have a new set of challenges for myself. Everything in moderation, try and eat healthy foods, no eating after supper (my big weakness), sticking to my fast food budget of about $8.00 per week (1 meal) and the biggest one for me -mandatory exercise 5 days each week. My sons ar...
b. To persuade to delay further action: managed to put off the creditors for another week. 2. To take off; discard: put off a sweater. 3. To repel or repulse, as from bad manners: His indifferent attitude has put us off. 4. To pass (money) or sell (merchandise) fraudulently. put...
I gave him a bath with some medicated shampoo to try and ease the itch and speed along the shedding process. I think it was actually a little too intense and offset his skin oils, because he’s feltgreasiersince the bath. I’ll give him another week or so, and try again again with...
‘out of control’ week and take me a while to get my “health funk” back. Nowadays, I’ll eat a piece of cake (that hasn’t been in my meal plan), and just carry on as normal – I won’t let that piece of cake eat me up inside and promote that guilty feeling. I’ve ...