13 Easy Ways to Save 200 Calories a Day

I've been bad about paying attention to what I'm eating lately. It's Summer and the hamburgers and ice cream have been calling my name incessantly. As strong as I try to be, sometimes I just give in. The men in my life have been polite enough not to say anything but, I know.

So, in light of that, I decided to help us all out and post this calorie saving article I came across.

Enjoy!

Jo

Crash Diets

Hi Everyone!

It's summer and we all want to be out and having fun. For some of us women, that means fretting about how we look in the bathing suit, shorts and summer attire. Less clothes means more of me exposed. Yikes! Almost makes a gal want to move to Alaska just so I can be covered in the huge fluffy sweaters I'm so fond of hiding in.

I don't, in any way, suggest crash dieting as a solution to anything. Good ol' fashion exercise and eating in moderation are much more my idea of what works. But, many people look at crash dieting as a solution to the quick need for a summer slim down. And, according to this article from Yahoo, crash dieting is not the evil I thought it was as long as it's done carefully.

Enjoy!

Jo

20 Superfoods for weightloss

I don't know about you but, I L-O-V-E to eat.

A good friend told me to lose weight I need to cut out all refined sugars and most carbs. HA! My desire to be a size 4 is massively overshadowed by my deep desire for a chunk of dark chocolate every time. So, in lieu of condemning myself to a life of rabbit food and water, I just try to be more mindful of what I eat and how much I eat of it.

I really like the premise of today's article...Eat more to weigh less! Apparently, according to the researchers at Self Magazine, the right foods can help you drop pounds by revving your calorie burn and curbing cravings. That's music to my ears! Who wouldn't like to know that things like steak, eggs, apples, blueberries, avocados and Parmesan cheese are all on the YES! list.

Hope you enjoy reading this as much as I did!

Till next we meet,

Jo

Get Leaner Legs

Now, for me, my legs have always been a stronger part of me. Well, up until a dork in a old Chevy decided to hit me while I was crossing the street. But, other than the occasional knee problem, I can't complain about my legs. They're pretty strong and they take me where I need to go.

This is a cool article about how to get those legs looking slim, sexy and totally toned.

Hope you find it as informative as I did.

I'm off to try to do some tiptoe pliés!

Later!

Jo

I'm too busy to exercise...

Hi All,

Admit it, we've all used the "I'm too busy to exercise" or it's evil twin, "I just can't find the time". Excuses, excuses! I'm just as guilty as anyone else. But, today I was reading a great article about ways to fit in exercise whether you're a business traveler, a stay-at-home mom, a shift worker, etc. no matter how busy you are or where ever you are.

You can check it out at: http://health.yahoo.com/featured/16/exercise-tips-for-your-work-lifestyle

I guess I have no excuses anymore, huh?

Till next time!

Jo

Why Is Your Weight Loss Stalled?

Why Is Your Weight Loss Stalled? You huff and puff through cardio sessions, but that extra layer of flab just won't budge.

Surprise: Your workout might be to blame. We talked to trainers and exercise physiologists across the country and discovered six surprising ways that well-intentioned fitness routines can put the brakes on weight loss goals.

Check out the full article here!

See ya soon!

Jo

Five Steps to a 5-Star Body

I just love Yahoo health. I tend to wind up reading it while I'm sitting here sipping my tea or drinking my smoothie. The articles always motivate me to keep pushing. Hope you enjoy today's offering!

http://health.yahoo.com/experts/healthieryou/8934/five-steps-to-a-5-star-body/

Later!

Jo