The most difficult part of losing weight is starting. The longer a person has been overweight the harder it is to begin. The saddest cases are those who give up before they start, saying, “I have too far to go.” They view their plight as hopeless and therefore are defeated before they begin. Others can’t…
To better understanding how different foods items affect your caloric intake-per meal, snack, and eating–this Chipotle calculator lets you both visually, and mentally see how this works. Iowa Avenue is “agnostic.” We offer recommendations-when we occasionally do–for only those things that we think can help you, and on those particular occasions, we don’t “push” it…
You may be able to lose weight by making a few simple changes to your menu. Most people find making a few changes easy enough to continue To lose weight begin by adding some simple items to your menu. Before two of your daily meals eat a serving of fruit or a vegetable. This should…
Looking for worry-free ways to lose weight fast? Trying to get in shape without the pain and suffering? Remember being a skinny little kid? Play kids’ games to lose weight fast and get in shape this summer. You can play kids’ games for weight loss and for fun. Get in shape and make your kids…
When you are pregnant Doctors feel it is healthy for you to gain at least 20 to 25 pounds. If you were at your ideal weight before pregnancy then you will only need to shed about 10 or 15 pounds on your own. Some of the weight will naturally come off right away. This is…
As you become older, controlling your weight and avoiding weight gain are two important ways to prevent a multitude of weight-related health problems. Anyone who is twenty pounds overweight is at higher risks for potentially dangerous and deadly health conditions. The health risks include breast cancer, coronary heart disease, endometrial cancer, obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes,…
Dear Diary, Week one is done, and yes I’m still sticking to my 2,000 calorie diet. The Diabetic Food Addict is part of my box of motivational tools, but it’s not enough by itself. Sure I feel less bloated, yes my energy level is starting to rise, but I need concrete proof that beyond improved…
A few years ago, I noticed that my clothes just weren’t fitting me right. My pants seemed tighter and there were dresses that kept getting caught up in my midsection. I suspected I’d gained weight, but it wasn’t until after stepping on a scale that I realized just how much: Since graduating from college, I’d…
Workout bags are the ultimate necessity accessory, whether you are heading to Sports Club LA or yoga class on Newberry Street your gym bag contains everything from your wallet, shampoo, to your iPad. However, the perfect tote to carry all your calorie burning needs is not always easy to find. This bag has a lot…
No money is needed in order to lose weight… drink a lot of water (from the tap, at least 2 liters a day. Tea is also very good), eat less bread (50g per day), est less fat, cook vegetables with steam and use spices for flavor, do not use grease on the stove to cook…