Posts tagged food
Behavior Changes That Help You Manage Weight Loss

Setting the right goals is an important first step. Most people trying to lose weight focus just on weight loss. However, you’ll be more successful if you focus on nutritional and exercise changes that lead to long-term weight change. Successful weight managers select no more than two or three goals at a time.

Effective goals are Specific and Attainable. “Exercise more” is a commendable ideal, but it’s not specific. “Walk five miles every day” is specific and measurable, but is it attainable if you’re just starting out? “Walk 30 minutes every day” is more attainable, but what happens if you’re held up at work or there’s a thunderstorm? “Walk 30 minutes, five days each week” is specific, attainable, and forgiving. In short, a great goal!

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4 Easy Ways to Stop Food Cravings

Candy, cookies and sugary drinks are delicious at times. Those sweet tasting junk foods give you on a sugar rush and a temporary pick up. However, when you consume sugar in high dosages, you’re feeling of increased energy isn't the only thing that's high, so is your blood glucose levels. When you feed into your cravings and savor those sugary sweets, your blood glucose goes off the charts which may leave you feeling tired, sluggish, and out of energy. If you follow these easy tips, they'll help you to stop your food cravings before they begin.

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