Archives for April 23, 2012

I just read an article in the April issue of Prevention magazine about the unexpected reasons why you might not be able to drop those extra pounds. I found it interesting, and am sharing the main points (and my own 2 cents!) because I think you will too: 7 Common Mistakes that Dieters Make  #1 - You aren't eating enough: Dipping below 1,200 calories a day and/or skipping meals causes your metabolism to slow in order to hold on to precious calories. You may need to bump up your calorie intake to stoke metabolism. #2- You celebrate your workout accomplishments...with food: A lot of times people overestimate how many calories they burn during a workout, and underestimate how much they're eating. Rewarding yourself for exercising by eating a high-calorie treat doesn't add up to weight ... [Read More]