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Week Six: December 17 - 23, 2012
Did you know that the average American watches 28 hours of TV each week? That's 4 hours per day, on average. Let's put that in perspective by making a few assumptions. 1) 7 hours per day of sleep. 2) 1 hour of miscellaneous prep time in the morning. 3) A 1.5 hour commute to work. 4) Being at work 9 hours per day. 5) A 1.5…
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Week Four: December 3 - 9, 2012
This week is the midway point of the Holiday Freeze. How is that weight maintenance going? I hope it's going well now because we are approaching the busiest time of the year. Staying in control now sets you up for continued success as the year draws to a close. This week's focuses are on water and fruits & vegetables.…
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Week Three: November 26 - December 2, 2012
We made it through Thanksgiving! Hopefully, you kept portion control in mind as you sat down to your feast this year. This week's focus is on making small changes in our choices in dairy products and protein sources. Some of our favorite foods are often high in fat ... that's why they taste so good! If you take the time…
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Week Two: November 19 - 25, 2012
It's week two and Thanksgiving is upon us. This week is all about planning and watching your portion sizes. PLANNING. It takes time but the payoff is worth it if you spend a little time at the beginning of each week mentally walking through your days and making a plan of action. This week is Thanksgiving, which means a lot…
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Week One: November 12 - 18, 2012
Our bodies require a minimum number of calories to simply get us through the day. Start by determining the approximate number of calories you need to sustain your current weight. Of course, weight loss requires a balance between decreasing your caloric intake and increasing your exercise (or caloric expenditure) but our…
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Getting Started
Hi! November 12th, we are kicking off the "Holiday Freeze" program at the Delta MSP Fitness Center. This 8-week program focuses on practical ways to maintain your weight during the busy holiday season. * Monitor your progress with weekly weigh-ins. * Start incorporating tried & true techniques for weight management. *…
