Exercise and Metabolism

What will you do when you lose weight? Or better yet, what is stopping you now?... Read more...

Have you ever thought that your 30 minute walk just wasn’t enough? Think again. Below is a depiction of your daily energy expenditure (often confused with your metabolic rate - they are not the same) without and with 30 minutes of physical activity.

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If your number one reason for exercising is to lose weight, I encourage you to change your view

Use exercise as a means to feel good, reduce stress, to be good to yourself, and as a means of self improvement, not  punishment.

Viewing exercise solely as a means to lose weight turns exercise into retribution for previous weight gain.... Read more...

 According to diet books, eBooks, websites, fat loss programs and even some otherwise reputable sources, yours and my metabolism is the main reason why we struggle to keep weight off.... Read more...

The days of fretting about the exact heart rate you should be exercising at are far behind us; at least they should be.

The claim that some magical intensity will burn more fat is just not true.... Read more...

 

"The most successful people are those who are good at Plan B." - J Yorke

 

Expanding  your interpretation of what you consider 'success' can keep you active, eating well and most importantly feeling good about your progress... even on a less than perfect day.

Do you have a solid plan B? Rachel, after joining the Healthy Weights Clinic does...

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Why people change, who succeeds in making lasting change and how to achieve lasting change are just some areas studied. One of the greatest predictors of your ability to maintain behavior change, is to take a ‘practice makes perfect’ approach.... Read more...