How to Loose Weight

Be More Active + Eat Less = Loose Weight

Oh, so that's how you do it!?!?!  Don't we already know that? We also know small steps we can take to be more active like using the stairs, parking further from work, going on walks or to the gym, etc... But don't you ever notice when you do these things that require more energy, you feel more hungry?!?! That doesn't help much for the whole weight loss equation...

Ok, so I'm more hungry because I had a pretty intense work out this morning... Well, I guess I could make smarter food choices like having an apple with almond butter instead of a bag of chips or granola bar. That was an easy switch and I feel pretty good about it! But, come lunch time I am still super hungry. Now what do I do?

Dun-dada-Duuuhh! Here's where ThinStick™ comes in!!

Finding ways to integrate ThinStick into your meals like having a ThinStick™ Shake for breakfast  or adding a ThinStick packet to your morning beverage can help you feel more satisfied throughout the morning. This, in turn, will help you to snack less... Come lunch time (you can't believe it's already lunch time because your stomach isn't even grumbling) you are less tempeted by quick and easy junk food and are able to make another smart food selection. Plus, you have just browsed our blog so you can think of several ways to integrate ThinStick™ into your lunch! Today, you didn't feel like a shake so you made a delicious Orange-Creme fruit dip using a ThinStick™ packet instead.

Flash forward and you can't believe it's already time to eat dinner, you're not even hungry! Regardless, you know you need to get your body some much needed nutrition so you fix up a very healthy dinner with lots of fresh vegetables and lean proteins. You are so proud of yourself for going through the day without caving into to many of the body sabotaging snacks that usually tempt you until you can't resist. You even went to bed without your ritual bedtime snack!

Tomorrow, you are thinking about adding a little more exercise into your routine!

Why Marina Loves ThinStick

"I am so grateful that you introduced me to ThinSticks. I noticed a HUGE difference as soon as I starting using them. I noticed from the very first one that my evening cravings were GONE. I often feel like I want something sweet after dinner and that night I didn’t! I noticed over the next few days that my appetite was reduced for several hours and I was able to go 3-4 hours without snacking. I am hooked and am excited to receive my next shipment."

- Marina James-Galvin, Nutrition Consultant & Personal Trainer

Stick Together This Holiday Season

If you are one to celebrate the holidays, you know they are just around the corner. You also are aware, more treats then you know what to do with, are heading your way quickly. This holiday season get together with your friends and challenge one another to get fit. We all know how to eat right and exercise but doing it in a group can be motivating and fun! Exchange health tips, recipes, etc. Receive a BMI test, calculate your weight and inches from the start. Keep track through out the challenge to see if you've lost weight, inches, or your BMI changed.

      Challenge Sample:

• Exercise 4x a week/ 1 hr a day  
• 2 days/Cardio 2 days/Strength Training
• Eat a healthy breakfast within 60-90 minutes of waking up each day (ThinStick Shake)
• Eat small dessert only 2x/week (eat one small slice of pie on holiday)
• Consume serving amounts suggested on mypyramid.gov

The Pros to Cardio and Strength Training
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/cardio-vs-strength-training-workouts


Challenge your friends to be healthy! Add ThinStick to the challenge to help conrol your dessert cravings around the holidays!

5 Truths about Exercise

Exercise and Weight Loss: 5 Truths
By Miranda Hitti WebMD Feature
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD

"You've heard it time and again -- to lose weight, you need to exercise and watch your diet, so that your calories burned exceed your calories consumed.
But if you've been working out and your extra pounds won't budge, you may be wondering why that seemingly simple strategy isn't working.
Don't hang up your sneakers and throw in the towel. If you do, you're going to miss out on the biggest weight perk exercise has to offer, experts tell WebMD.
First, you may need a reality check about what to expect from exercise. Here are five truths about exercise and your weight."

1. Exercise is only part of the weight loss story.
2. Exercise is a must for weight maintenance.
3. Food splurges may undo your efforts.
4. Exercise machines may not tell the whole calorie story.
5. One daily workout may not be enough.


READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE IN DEPTH: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/exercise-and-weight-loss-five-truths

Walk it out on a Wednesday

Walking is healthy way to exercise and is great for those who don't enjoy running or are not in the condition to run. There are many benefits to walking such as, it helps maintain weight, keeps blood pressure level down, reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol and lowers stress levels. A person of any age can walk and the chance of injury is quite lower than running since it's not as intense. You can always speed up to burn more calories.


Pedometer: Clip it to your pants and it will count the number of steps you take. It detects the motion of hips.


Ways to increase your daily steps:
Take a walk with your spouse, child, friend, or family member
Walk the dog
Use the stairs instead of the elevator
Park farther from the store, better yet, walk to the store
Get up to change the channel
Walk to your co-workers desk
Walk over to visit a neighbor
Go outside to walk around the garden or do a little weeding
Go on a mild hike
Walk on the treadmill

MAP MY RUN!!!

http://www.mapmyrun.com/create_new

It may be called "Map my run" but hey there's nothing wrong with mapping a walk or jog as well. Before heading out, map where you are going and find out how many miles it is. Keeping track of how long your exercise is will not only make you feel you accomplished something and are sucessful but it may motivate you to continue as well. It brings some fun into your exercise.

You don't need to make an account. I never do.

Summer Activity!

Hiking is a good way to get your exercise in for the day and you can bring your kids or dog along too! Get out there and explore what's around you. Hiking trails range from easy to difficult. So for those of you that don't consider yourself an outdoor kind of person, you can choose a shorter hike. You can purchase a local trail guide book and read how many miles, the approximate time it takes to hike, and what scenery you will see. Below is also a website that list hikes through out the U.S.

GET YOUR HIKE ON!

http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/hiking/hik_guid.htm

p.s. Remember to bring a buddy for safety.

Get up and get going!

We have been told over and over to exercise regularly yet a small percentage of adults in America listen to this advise. Is it simply because we are too lazy, busy, or don't understand the importance? If you are too busy...set a certain time for every day! You will concentrate better at work, if you're in school, your study time will be worth while and if you're a parent you'll be happier towards your children. Many think they must have a gym membership to exercise, which is simply not true. There are many creative and fun ways to exercise! If you find a form of exercise that you enjoy, you are more likely to stick with it Always remember the "moderation rule". Almost everything in your life should be in moderation. Too much exercise, T.V. , food at one meal, ect. is not a healthy lifestyle. Stay healthy and you'll be happy!

IMPORTANCE OF EXERCISE:
1. Helps prevent diseases
2. Strong metabolism = strong immune system
3. Regulates amount of insulin(Fat-making hormone) realeased into the bloodstream
4. Help control sleep apnea, moodiness, stress, cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, ect.
5. Improves Stamina
6. Develops muscles, bones, and ligaments
7. Posture is improved
8. Weight control
9. Stretching improves flexibility- circulates lubricants in the joints
10. You feel happier overall

FRUGAL IDEAS FOR EXERCISE:
1. Walking
2. Running
3. Heavy cans for weights
4. Swimming in free public pools
5. Do stair steps in the house
6. Deep clean the house
7. Yard work (mow the lawn, pull weeds)
8. Wash your car by hand
9. Play sports outside with friends or your kids
10. Jump rope
11. Turn up the tunes and dance in the family room
12. Chair dips, push-ups, crunches, lunges, squats

GET UP AND GET GOING!!

A short but great article:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aerobic-exercise/EP00002