Fit2Lose

Thanksgiving is without doubt the most food-related holiday celebrated in the US. Here are some tips to help you put on that extra layer of insulation (aka “blubber”) to help keep you warm this winter.
1) Get started early
2) Eat slow and steady - ALL day
3) Don’t stop at a second helping
4) Wear comfortable, loose fitting […]

My strategy for exercise will be focused on full body resistance training (free weights and some machines), as opposed to cardiovascular/aerobic workouts. Why? Muscle burns fat. The more muscle you have, the more calories you will burn. Go into any gym and look for the most fit people. I guarantee you will find them in […]

I am not a big fan of popular “diets”, as I think they are ineffective for long term weight management and nutritional health. They also have a negative connotation– that you are sacrificing and giving up something you want (and sometimes need). Losing weight and keeping it off requires a permanent change in lifestyle. Diets […]

So far, my progress has been somewhat slow. After 3 weeks I’ve only lost about 8 pounds. I think I expected to lose more weight quickly up front. I think this is because I’ve had to take a number of days off from the gym due to muscle soreness. I have a tendency to get […]

My final weight isn’t the ultimate determining factor of my success, as I will be adding muscle in place of fat. However, I will be shooting for losing around 25-30 pounds of fat. The ultimate goal and indicator of success for me is to lose my gut and drop my waist size to around 32 […]

The first day of a diet/exercise program is one of the hardest. It marks the beginning of a long and arduous journey that will require lots of dedication and real effort. And there will be pain… Physical pain and emotional pain. I’ll have to push through muscle soreness, lack of motivation, and faltering dedication in […]