http://weightloss.1sthealthychoice.com/blog Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:00:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When you even begin to think about weight loss, probably the first thing that pops into your mind is, "ooh, I'd love a candy bar right now," or "I wonder if there are any chips left?" For some reason, our bodies are trained to go right for whatever is ... http://weightloss.1sthealthychoice.com/blog/weight-loss/chips-cookies-and-candies%e2%80%a6-oh-my-2 Anyone can lose weight fast. Shedding pounds quickly through fad diets, starvation and other means is certainly possible. Keeping that weight off and staying healthy in the process is another issue. This is where unlocking the weight loss puzzle can really pay off. Successful weight loss involves more than calorie reduction. ... http://weightloss.1sthealthychoice.com/blog/weight-loss/the-weight-loss-puzzle 1. Develop healthy eating habits. Working on a plan that will help you to eat better will ultimately help you to live longer. The food pyramid will give you a better idea about what kinds of foods you should be eating to promote a longer, healthier life. 2. ... http://weightloss.1sthealthychoice.com/blog/weight-loss/5-steps-for-healthy-eating There are two conflicting schools of thought about the benefits and hindrances of owning and utilizing a weight scale. Some people feel that they are better able to keep themselves on track with their weight loss when they weigh themselves weekly. That way, they know the plan they ... http://weightloss.1sthealthychoice.com/blog/weight-loss/weight-scales-to-have-or-not-to-have Fast food can easily be seen as a major cause of obesity, especially in the United States. Our lives have become so hectic with kids, spouses, housework, full-time jobs, and after-school activities, it may seem like there is no time to cook dinner for your family. Zipping through ... http://weightloss.1sthealthychoice.com/blog/weight-loss/sure-its-fast-but-is-it-food New studies have come out in the United Kingdom about the use of a treadmill. But not just any treadmill; this treadmill comes complete with a special arm that holds your computer at chest level so you can walk while you work. This invention is intended to help ... http://weightloss.1sthealthychoice.com/blog/weight-loss/walk-at-work Exercise is the most important part of successful weight loss besides proper eating habits. Getting exercise helps to boost your metabolism, which in turns helps you to burn calories and fat faster. But exercise does more than just get your body in a weight loss "mindset". Exercise ... http://weightloss.1sthealthychoice.com/blog/weight-loss/but-i-hate-to-get-sweaty-2 Many social events are centered on food. In the summer, friends invite you over for a picnic or barbeque. In the fall, festivals offer tasty and fat-filled fair food like corndogs and donuts. In the winter, the holidays abound with turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing. The ... http://weightloss.1sthealthychoice.com/blog/weight-loss/social-gatherings-the-scourge-of-the-serious-dieter-2 When a child consistently finishes a whole bag of chips after school and never gets outside to play, you may be facing a potential problem with childhood obesity. Children with weight problems often grow up to become adults with weight problems. If you are an overweight adult, you already ... http://weightloss.1sthealthychoice.com/blog/weight-loss/childhood-obesity-the-scary-truth-3 Sometimes a person is so obsessed with losing weight, he or she will do anything to get to the skinny body he or she wants. And while it's a good thing to be concerned about your health and appearance, it is not healthy to be so obsessed that you ... http://weightloss.1sthealthychoice.com/blog/weight-loss/making-yourself-sick-with-weight-loss