Posts by Lisa Wharton
FAILURE is inevitable. No matter what you’re goal, you will fail and fail again. We so seldom accept this, however. Somehow we are convinced that to win, everything must be done in perfect order. I have spent my entire life feeling like a failure because I was overweight. Your weight, of course, does not denote…
Read MoreWhy do we GIVE UP on weight loss?
I’ve given up. You’ve given up. We’ve ALL GIVEN UP!! I am no stranger to this concept. Strange as it sounds, I felt it was necessary to touch on this subject early in the year. Counterintuitive perhaps? Not inspirational to those working on fitness for the new year? This is a topic I feel should…
Read MoreThe best gift you will ever receive.
If you know me personally, you probably have heard me utter this at least once. I have been asked multiple times how I have been able to stick with a nutrition plan for so long and lose this much weight. I always say, I give myself GRACE…and that is the difference between this time in…
Read MoreEgg Soldiers (without toast!)
A much healthier way to enjoy your eggs Ingredients 1 soft-boiled egg 5 spears of steamed asparagus OR steamed green beans Method Cut the soft-boiled egg in half and serve with the steamed asparagus or green beans for dipping.
Read MoreFoods with high amounts of hidden sugar
Sugar is the real culprit. For many years people have been led to believe that saturated fat is the main cause of heart disease. However new studies have revealed that saturated fat is far less harmful than sugar. It is no surprise that that chocolates, fizzy drinks, sweets and cakes are loaded with added sugar.…
Read MoreGet Slim Without the Gym! Learn 5 Fat Burning Techniques to Lose Weight Comfortably in your Home
Finding the time to work out can be hard enough with busy schedules, dating, married life, kids…..but no matter the situation, time and comfort is of the essence. So taking a 15-minute drive back and forth from the gym, while also assessing awkward shower rooms and encountering ogling strangers during your workout, can be a…
Read MoreWhy chewing your food properly is important for your overall health and wellbeing
Did you know that you should chew your food a minimum 15 times before swallowing. In some cases upwards of 30-40 times! When it comes to chewing your food a good rule of thumb is to chew till food has turned to liquid and well-mixed with saliva; a piece of hard vegetable will take longer…
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