Weight Loss Articles

Introducing The Smart Snacker Mini-Video Workshop

Hi there! It's Suzanne from FitWatch.com with a quick announcement.

I thought you'd like to know about a new FitWatch product being launched today.

The Smart Snacker Mini-Video Workshop

The Smart Snacker Mini-Workshop is a series of video tutorials and worksheets taking you through my 4-step system for creating a master list of 'go to' snacks.

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How to Set SMART Weight Loss Goals

When it comes to setting weight loss goals, most people just do the bare minimum of setting a goal to "lose weight." What happens with such a flimsy goal is that it gets blown out of the water at the sight of a glazed doughnut. There's no meaning or purpose to the goal. There's nothing memorable about it. It just won't "stick" in your brain.

Some people state a simple weight loss goal. "Lose 25lbs." That's a bit better but it doesn't really have much to sink your teeth into, does it?

If you want to set yourself up for success, you need to set a SMART goal. I'm going to show you how to make a SMART weight loss goal -- and I'm going to show you some "tricks to make it stick."

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How to Organize Your Kitchen for Weight Loss Success
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You probably know that being focused is crucial for successful weight loss, and this applies to much more than your mental state. If your outer environment is cluttered and disorganized, you will have a much harder time taking the right actions to stay on track.

To this end, having a very organized, functional kitchen will help a lot! You'll be able to see clearly which ingredients you have, and which ones you need to buy. You will have all of the equipment you need to prepare healthy, delicious meals, without feeling frustrated because it's taking so long.

Here's how to best organize your kitchen for weight loss success:

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An Easy Way to Figure Out What Changes to Make

One common complaint that a lot of people have about health and fitness is that they're confused about what changes to make. There's so much conflicting advice out there! Remember when eggs were bad for you? Now they're good for you. All this confusion is enough to stop people from making any changes at all because they just don't know what to believe anymore. Information overload can paralyze you.

Today, I'm going to share a no-brainer way to get you on your way to forming healthier habits.

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7 Important Steps to Setting Your Weight Loss Goals

Setting weight loss goals is one of the most common practices among people who want to lose weight, but few people do it in a way that makes them more likely to succeed. Below we've compiled some excellent tips for setting effective weight loss goals, and the reasons why you should do so.

First, the benefits of setting weight loss goals:

You'll have a clear idea of what you want to achieve.
You'll have a clear plan of action for achieving it.
You'll have fewer opportunities for excuses.
You'll be more motivated to stick with your plan long-term.
You'll be able to see your progress clearly along the way.

There are other benefits to setting weight loss goals, but those are some of the best ones. Next let's cover how to set weight loss goals and follow through with them:

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Why Alcohol Can Prevent You From Losing Weight
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Enjoying a few alcoholic drinks each week is a common practice for many people, and experts agree that moderate alcohol consumption is safe for healthy people. However, if you are trying to lose weight you may want to know a few things about how alcohol affects your metabolism.

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3 Reasons Why Eating Less Than 1000 Calories is a Waste of Time

When you want to lose weight, it can be tempting to drop your calorie intake extremely low. Most people reason that the less they eat the faster they'll lose weight, but this is definitely not true.

If you've ever been tempted to do this, take a look at the following important reasons why eating less than 1000 calories is a waste of time.

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Why Eating a Balanced Diet is Important for Weight Loss

When you want to lose weight, you may immediately start thinking about "strategies and tactics" you can use to "battle the bulge," so to speak. While many of these strategies may work just fine for weight loss, it's important to keep in mind the benefits of eating a balanced diet, rather than JUST focusing on weight loss.

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Use This Method to Stay on Track with Your Weight Loss Goals

Many people make a common mistake when setting weight loss goals: they set the initial goals and begin moving toward them, but they never pause to evaluate how they are doing along the way. Then a month or two or three passes, and they wonder why they haven't yet reached their goal.

To prevent this from happening to you, set up a daily evaluation process where you can see clearly whether you are still on track with your goals:

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Want to Lose Weight and Feel Great? Enjoy a Morning Walk!

Walking is one of the best forms of exercise to promote weight loss and overall good health.

Here are 5 good reasons why:

1) Walking elevates your heart rate.

Cardiovascular exercise is an excellent way to elevate your heart rate, boost your metabolism, and burn calories. In order to reap the greatest health benefits, you need to walk briskly - not just stroll along slowly. Starting out at a slower pace is a good idea, to allow the body to warm up and avoid injury. Then gradually increase your speed so you are moving along at a nice pace, not quite running but definitely hustling a little bit.

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