Determination Leads to Satisfaction

‎"You've got to get up every morning with determination if you're going to go to bed with satisfaction." ~ George Lorimer

Metabolism...

As women age, they naturally lose muscle mass. This causes your metabolism to slow, which means you could start building a spare tire by the time you reach your 30s. “When you do weight-bearing exercises, you start revving up your metabolism—and it keeps burning for many hours after your workout,” says Wayne Westcott, PhD, director of fitness research at Quincy College and Prevention advisory board member.

Weight Loss Tip

Resolve never to supersize your food portions—unless you want to supersize your clothes.

Holiday Tip

For the duration of the holidays, wear your snuggest clothes that don’t allow much room for expansion. Wearing sweats is out until January.

Weight Loss Tip

The best place to drop pounds may be your own house of worship. Researchers set up healthy eating and exercise programs in 16 Baltimore churches. More than 500 women participated and after a year the most successful lost an average of 20 lb. Weight loss programs based on faith are so successful because there’s a built-in community component that people can feel comfortable with.

Holiday Tip

Don’t tell yourself, “It’s okay, it’s the holidays.” That opens the door to 6 weeks of splurging.

Weight Loss Tip

Eat at least two servings of a fruit or veggie at every meal.