No matter where you are on the physical fitness spectrum, water is a great place to be. When I weighed 300-plus pounds, I was too heavy to do much of anything on dry land, but in the water I was buoyant and it supported my [...]
Food Guidelines for Weight Loss WOW for someone who loves to eat that was music to my ears. The other night I was talking to my niece’s husband, Richard Swenson, and that is what he said. Richard will graduate as a medical doctor in April. [...]
People who have been on a diet will know how much willpower it takes to follow the regiments. The real challenge with a diet is how hard it is to keep up for the rest of your life, so sooner or later people drop the [...]
The Search for a Magic Solution When we find ourselves with extra pounds there is not one of us who would not like to wave a magic wand over our body and “Voila”, in moments discover the extra weight would be gone. For years Americans [...]
Why Hydration Matters Water is an often-overlooked nutrient. Yet getting enough water is crucial if you’re trying to lose weight, according to Dr. Wayne Askew, director of the University of Utah’s foods and nutrition division. In an article in the Deseret News, Askew said that [...]
My Journey to Water Fitness No matter where you are in the process of physical fitness, water is a great place to go. When I was over 300 lbs., I was too heavy to do much of anything on land. But when I was in [...]
Lessons from the Chinese Diet I am in China now and am always amazed about the amount of vegetables the Chinese eat. Our Chinese guide told us yesterday that American do not eat many vegetables. Here in China all of the vegetables they eat and all [...]
Take One Step at a Time Step-by-Step Guide to Lasting Change When you’re first start to lose weight and change your lifestyle, it can be daunting to try to do everything all at once so don’t. The following are small steps that I took to help [...]
The Hidden Calories in Fats The Calorie Count of Common Foods Learning to eat the right fats is a key to losing weight. Fat is one category that you can pick up calories so fast. Fat can be hidden in the sauces, dressing and desserts. [...]
The Struggle with "Vacation Eating" I flew from Seattle to Salt Lake three days ago. I sat next to a man who was very heavy. He over flowed his seat as I did when I was heavy. It did not take long for me to [...]
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