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Samantha found her motivation and lost 37 pounds.  Her motivations were she needed to feel energized, wear 3 clothing sizes down, learned nutrition, and she wanted to be able to run.  Before starting any weight loss program, you need to find your motivation—your strength to kick all those ifs and buts to the curb.  Ask yourself, “Why do I need to…

David did not have ANY IFS and BUTS and lost 53 pounds! Read his Eating Free success story These two words frequently accompany the topic of weight loss.  “I could lose weight IF I had the time, IF I had the money, IF I lived alone, IF I didn’t work so hard…”  “I wish I…

No weight loss plan will work if you dont have the right food around, even if you exercise.  So today’s the day to make plans for the week ahead, so go buy some healthy food and treat yourself right! Don’t forget to stock up on the basics as well as those healthy snacks you enjoy.  Make sure you…

I hope you had a great time last night!  Now that the New Year is here, start it out right by having breakfast, staying hydrated throughout the day, and keeping your hunger satisfied with healthy snacking. If you overdid it yesterday, don’t beat yourself up.  Move forward and pick right back up where you left…

New Year’s Eve is finally here!  Have a safe and fun night.  But remember that we’ve already indulged a lot since Thanksgiving, so practice moderation tonight and don’t forget the simple guidelines I’ve given you over these past few weeks:  Eat breakfast today (and every day) within one hour of getting up Have healthy snacks…

Don’t be fooled by the illusion of effort-free weight loss! The New Year is approaching fast, are you ready?  With all this talk about goal-setting  (The Pitfall In Making Resolutions), you may feel overwhelmed, but just stay focused and positive.  The best things in life are worth working for; weight loss and a healthy lifestyle…

The number one pitfall in making resolutions is setting goals.  Be realistic and set attainable ambitions—ones that you can measure and actually achieve.  Most importantly, you must decide that you’re truly willing to make a change in your life, take action, and stick with it.  Set yourself up for success this year; don’t make the…

New Year’s Eve is almost here, so it’s time to think about what your goals are going to be for 2011.  It’s important not to abandon the idea of making a resolution or two just because you’ve broken a few—or all of them—in years gone by.  Give yourself a break, don’t beat yourself up because…

Have you eaten too much lately?  Don’t stress about it or go to the gym and overdo it!  Just keep moving forward by picking right back up where you left off with your healthy habits.  Remember that your body works on a weekly average intake, so just go back to Eating Free and to logging…

So the big day is almost upon us and you need to be prepared.  Start today out right by having breakfast, and then get ready for tomorrow.  Make sure you have your healthy snacks around to curb that appetite, and try to think about what you may want to eat and drink tomorrow.  By keeping…