Joining together for food and drink is one of the most fundamental aspects of human interaction. We crave socialization and friendship almost as we crave foods. We meet with friends and family members to find support and encouragement, to laugh and to cry, and to feel connected with another person for at least a short […]
A lot of people focus on the way their body looks as they lose weight, and for good reason. The size of your waist line may change dramatically as you follow your OPTIFAST program, and this is something that people will notice about you. However, that isn’t the only change you can look forward to.
Have your six-pack abs been replaced by a pot belly over the years? Doing these three exercises regularly can help you tone up your tummy muscles.
Increasing your activity level during your OPTIFAST program can help you with your weight loss efforts. Maintaining an active lifestyle as you reach the end of your OPTIFAST weight loss program and transition back to a traditional diet may help you maintain a healthier weight level.
Self-control refers to the level of restraint you hold over your own impulses, thoughts and behaviors. When it comes to losing weight, there are many who claim they have little to no self-control. This most often comes out in the form of unhealthy eating habits, like:
In recent years portion sizes have exploded. We drink about 20 percent more soda today than we did 15 years ago. Soda consumption is heavier among children and adults than it has ever been before, and most people aren’t just sipping on fizz without something to accompany it. Portions of French fries are significantly larger now than they once were, and burgers, pizzas and even chicken nuggets have kept in step with the rising sizes of portions.
While there are many men out there who want to shed a few extra pounds and get rid of that spare belly fat, there is a lack of available information geared to assist men accomplish these goals. The fact is that most weight loss information is geared towards women. So here are some good weight loss tips that are geared towards men, especially those men who want to lose belly fat.
After several weeks following the Optifast weight loss program, the transition period begins. The transition phase is designed to slowly reintroduce traditional foods to your diet so that you can explore healthy ways of eating while still using the Optifast products to help you maintain control over what you eat. Some people find the transition […]
Whether it’s an unexpected bill in the mail, months of rain or stress over health issues, negativity can sap your strength and energy, not to mention your joy. Frequent bursts of negative energy can make weight loss programs an even more difficult task. Worry drains you of the ability to appreciate the small gifts life […]
A grumbling belly isn’t the only thing that can lead us to the kitchen. When you’ve had a stressful day or are coping with negative emotions like sadness, anger, fear or even boredom, it can lead to a bout of emotional eating that slows down your weight loss in New Jersey with extra calories and […]