How To Win The Weight Loss Battle

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Are you sick and tired of your yo-yo diet? Have you tried every known diet to man? Have you been exercising and yet, there seems to be nothing that can budge your weight loss regime? Well, you are not alone in this health dilemma. I have been battling the bulges for some time now. I must have tried every fad diet available to mankind, drank more weight loss products I could buy in the market, exercised like crazy, and all of those did not make me loss the weight I have intended to do.

Losing weight is just no sweating it all out or eating healthily or cutting back on portions. You have to equip yourself with these weapons in order to battle your very own demon when trying to lose weight.

Fix your mind set

This is one of the toughest hurdle I have to face when the motivation or will power to commit to a healthy lifestyle is almost non-existent.

The mind is a powerful organ in our body and it can control many things. You have to change your mind set about viewing your body, tasting food, buying food, eating out, and sweating it.  The old adage "no pain, no gain" is a perfect mantra to tell yourself to commit.

Chose what you eat

I love eating and I guess, a lot of people do. I have a good relationship with food but lately, I have been braking up with most of them, ie. the chips, sodas, sweet treats, and processed foods. Yes, I have to break up with them even if sometimes I want to give in. There are plenty of healthy snacks you can binge on like cut carrots, cucumber slices, fresh fruits, dried fruits, low fat yoghurt or healthy mix of nuts.

Do not compromise on the quality and type of food you will put in your mouth. Commit to eat healthy by clearing your cupboard of junk food. It's okay to treat yourself once in a while with a slice of cake but try not to until you have mastered the art of saying "no."

Sweat it out

I really hate exercising  because I don't like my own sweat. I am just fussy but my fussiness won't make me healthy. So, I have to embrace the sweat of my labour!

You can never be too busy to find time to commit to an exercise routine that you are comfortable with. I allocate at least half an hour each day to just walk on my treadmill. It may not be much compared to those who go to the gym and really, really sweat it out. But the point is, take baby steps in fighting your own laziness. Do not justify in your head whether you are tired or not, sleepy or not, not in the mood or not. Just do it. It's only half an hour, at least 5 days in a week. Start little but go steady.

Write it down

Write how you feel about the whole ordeal. Keep a journal of what you eat so you can track your progress. Write your body measurement at the start of your goal then compare later on when you are progressing.

Keeping a journal of your weight loss goal keeps you in tract and is a constant reminder of your journey to a healthier life.

Have a support system

It's always nice to find someone who can back you up when you're not feeling it. My hubby is my biggest challenger and motivator right now.  He's been jogging for almost 3 months straight and he is committed. Unlike me, I am still far behind. But he challenges me so I am up to that.

Find a buddy you can exercise with or share your new habit of eating clean food that are good for your weight loss and over all well being.

Tap your energy for the day

If you're usually awake before the sun even rises then you're a morning person. Some people are nocturnal. Tap into your energy for the day and try to utilize that energy productively by engaging on activities that will help burn calories like cleaning the room, dancing, walking your dog, using the treadmill.

Some people are more productive during the later part of the day so an afternoon run or exercise to use the remaining energy they have is good to incorporate exercise in the day-to-day activity.



Losing weight is never easy. Let's get very real on that one. But it's not impossible. Just be focused, steadfast with your determination, and challenge yourself to do something that is not very comfortable. It may be hard initially but you'll see the results later on. You're not alone in your weight loss battle. There are many out there who are struggling so hard to lose the weight, just like me. Keep trusting yourself that you will reach your final weight goal. And when you do, we are all going to cheer!

Share your successful weight loss stories here if you have. Leave a comment if you want to. I will be happy to read your story.

Save Big on Nutrisystem This Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time for celebration and merriment. Naturally, food is an important part of the celebrations and most people end up putting on a few extra pounds before the year ends. While there is no reason for you not to celebrate, you should still be careful about the weight gain. Following a weight loss program is one way to keep your weight in check while ensuring that you don’t miss out on the fun and excitement of the season. One of the leading weight loss programs you can try is Nutrisystem.

Nutrisystem has been around since forever. People started following the program before weight loss became the ‘in’ thing. Having been in business for over 40 years, Nutrisystem has its fair share of supporters as well as critics. A common criticism of the program has been its price. Most people aren’t able to afford Nutrisystem to lose weight. However, there is a way you can follow Nutrisystem without breaking the bank: promo codes. You can look for discounts online and save big bucks on Nutrisystem.

Among the best websites for finding Nutrisystem deals and discounts are www.WeightLossTriumph.com  and Weight Loss Diet Help. Both websites have a variety of coupons, vouchers and promo codes you can redeem and save money on Nutrisystem products. You can choose any deal you like. This way, you can follow the weight loss program for an affordable price. If you don't find a deal of your liking, you can look up further coupons and vouchers on Deal Catcher.

How to Make a  Nutrisystem-Friendly Turkey Burger

(photo by Meagan)

Christmas is turkey time. If your diet plan forbids you from enjoying the traditional turkey dinner on the day, you can make up for it by having a Turkey Burger. Now, you may wonder that how can you eat something that is not on your diet plan. Well, the fact is that this recipe has been created keeping in mind the dietary requirements of people following the Nutrisystem program.


Ingredients

• 4 extra lean Turkey Burgers
• 4 whole grain Burger Buns
• 1 medium Onion
• ¼ ground Cumin
• ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 medium julienned Red Bell Pepper
• 1 medium quartered Apple (peeled)
• Lettuce and Tomatoes, to taste
• 1 tablespoon Apple Sauce

Instructions

• Place your grill over high heat. Apply pan spray on the onion, apples and peppers and put them on the grill. Cook until they are slightly charred.
• Put the grilled items in a bowl. Let them cool before mincing.
• Mix black pepper, cumin and apple sauced with the minced ingredients. Toss the ingredients to ensure they are mixed properly.
• Put the burgers on the grill and cook until the meat is tender.
• Place the burgers in the buns. You may heat the buns slightly if you want.
• Add tomato slices or lettuce to the burgers if you like.

This is the recipe for a Turkey Burger that does not conflict with your dietary requirements under Nutrisystem. Enjoy it with ketchup or any fat-free and sugar-free sauces you like. So, no need to feel bad about not eating Turkey during the holiday season. So, make following the Nutrisystem diet plan fun and exciting by saving big and devouring Turkey burgers.

What The Snack Girl Says About Weight Watchers

Lisa, the Snack Girl, writes about healthy eating, particularly in the area of healthy recipes, simple snacks and products that she believes have helped her win the battle against her insatiable love for delicious but unhealthy foods such as donuts, when consumed in large quantities.

Anyone considering joining Weight Watchers so that they too can find out if it works for them may want to visit Weightlosstriumph.com where they will be able to get a discount coupon of their choice to defray the cost.

Recently, Lisa decided to sign up for a free subscription to Weight Watchers. You can read about her story, but the following are some of her thoughts about this weight loss program.

Lisa with her husband and two boys

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Emphasized

Lisa was especially impressed by the fact that Weight Watchers emphasizes the use of fresh fruits and vegetables in the diet. You can eat as much of these as you like, because for the most part they are not counted on the PointsPlus calorie calculator. This is great news for those who fear going on any diet plan will leave them feeling hungry all the time. By filling up on fruits and vegetables, there is no room for hunger pains.

Although Lisa was encouraged by the amount of information and resources offered by Weight Watchers, she would have liked to have found a little more support from the “program leader” assigned to her efforts. When she did ask questions, the answers were short and to the point rather than offering her someone with which to relate. In her opinion, unless the individual has a support system of their own, such as a friend who is also following the weight loss program with them, they may be setting themselves up for failure.

Actual Weight Loss Through Valuable Insight

According to Lisa, the best part of the Weight Watchers PointsPlus program is that it actually helped her lose weight, four pounds.

Like others who have decided to join Weight Watchers, Lisa believes that she gained a lot of valuable insight into weight loss that she may never have learned anywhere else. For one, she learned the beer is loaded with calories and that if she wanted to reduce the size of her waistline she would need to cut back on her consumption of this beverage.

Something else she learned was that she needed to stop eating as many snacks. However, when those snacks are fruits and vegetables, like grapes, apples, celery, tomatoes, and broccoli, she is able to eat as much as she likes. The only thing is that you should keep track of any dressings, dips or sauces used with them. This is all just common sense, but Weight Watchers helps you understand how to eat healthier as you watch the pounds disappear.

Lisa was not Keen on Journaling

Although Lisa was able to learn a lot from her experience with the WW PointsPlus program, she quit because she is not all that interested in keeping a journal. Of course, she admits that this in not the program’s fault, but rather her own.

Weight Loss on Track Again

I temporarily slowed down in my quest to lose weight when I dropped 4 kilos in a span of a month's time. The doctor advised me to take it easy because it was not good for my body to take in such a drastic loss in a short period of time. So, I went easy and forgot to go back on my quest to lose more weight.

With the onset of the cooler months, losing weight has become more challenging because it is harder to sweat. I have to start my weight loss program again by October whether I like it or not. I cannot fall in a rut.

I am considering to try diet pills that actually work but have to be careful since I have hypertension. The doctor said that I have to consult a physician before I actually buy a diet supplement due to my condition.

On second thought, I will go back to my salad-eating habits again and skip on the bad carbs and sodas. I lost weight by skipping on sodium too. So going back to that clean eating (albeit, bland and sometimes boring) habit will definitely jump-start my metabolism again.

This is it! The weight loss program is on!

Diet Plans

I have not progressed with my weight loss. No matter what I do, I am stuck on my weight. I am really in dire need of diet aids to jump-start my metabolism. I just feel that my metabolism has stalled since I reached my late 30's. That is not really good.

I have been prancing around, cutting back on white bread and unnecessary carbs in my diet. I run and use the stairs. I skip rope. I am fairly active now. So far, my weight has not budged at all. What gives?

I am beginning to wonder if something is wrong with me or I just need to re-evaluate my diet plan.

Quick Weight Loss Product

My aunt bought me a quick weight loss product but I will not name the brand. It comes in 2 big plastic bottles containing 60 capsules each. I have not tried it yet as I am weighing many factors. First, I want to make sure it will not make my heart palpitate. Second, it must be approved by the FDA and lastly, it must not make me move all the time like most fat burner pills.

I will start taking the product soon but I need to increase my workout session because the weight loss supplement contains green tea so I will be more active the usual. However, I am still looking for other weight loss supplements but have yet to hear from people who have tried them.

Health Nut - Creamy Food and Less Fat

I thought eating creamy food can make you more fat. However, not all creamy food can make you fat; instead, this creamy food can curb your fat build-up.

Studies indicate that having calcium regularly may inhibit the absorption of fat in the small intestine. Yogurt is one creamy food that is rich in calcium. You may also take other dairy products rich in calcium but skip on the full-cream versions. Just have low fat or non-fat if you can.

After the Holidays Slim Down Project

I have not officially put on the shelf my weight loss goal this holiday season. However my will try to resist the festive food around me, I just have to go with the flow. I do not want to starve nor deprive myself with the lovely and sumptuous meals on the table when everyone else is having their share.

I plan to limit my food intake. Continue with my regular exercise and probably take some supplements like Stimerex ES. I have been looking for this supplement here in Dubai but to no avail. I will try checking for this on my next trip to the US of A this January.