Moderation Is Key

One thing that sets people off from their diet is restrictions. When you don't allow yourself to eat what you love, it's easy to feel bad about your diet and eventually fall off the wagon and go back to where you were before you started dieting. But if you allow yourself to eat the treats you love simply in moderation you can still feel good about everything. So rather than denying yourself the pleasure of a desire you've been fiending, indulge everyonce in a while, and you will never feel the emptiness of depriving yourself. I personally am a chocolate addict, so I incorporate chocolate into my diet everyday just as long as it is small. Remember there is really no such thing as a "bad" food only a "bad" portion. Snacking is a good way to remind yourself how to eat in moderation. There are plenty of ways to snack and still be on track on your diet. The new "Snack App" for smart phones is a good way to snack and keep track of how many calories you are eating so you can make sure you are not overdoing it. Learn more about the Snack App here! :Snack App.

Enhancing Your Metabolism

If your like me, talks about metabolism always have you thinking it seems like the magic thing; getting a fast metabolism so you can eat what you want but still maintain your weight, I mean that's how so many children stay so thin. So many thin young adults are the same way; it seems like no matter what they eat they just do not put on weight! Although this isn't the secret no one's been telling you to fix all your weight loss problems, I must say that it does help. There are many myths about enhancing your metabolism, such as eating breakfast, not eating before bed, eating on a schedule, drinking lots of water, eating certain foods, or eat small meals throughout the day. Each of these do have some truth to them but the real way to enhance your metabolism is building lean muscle. Hours on end on a treadmill may make you feel as though the weight is melting away, however you still can't go home and indulge on that chocolate cake :). I have found that a lot of strength training truly gives your body that tone one probably desires and also helps your body to stay that way. To build your lean muscle you also want to focus on eating right, lots of protein and cardio is important as well. I feel as though strength training is most important though. Girls, do not worry about "bulking up" because you don't have the same hormones as men and it would take a lot of work to actually become big. So that's my tip; if you want to enhance your metabolism try to build up your lean muscle, and do so with strength training. This is why men seem to be able to eat so much more than women and not have as many weight problems! Check out this article on specifics to strength training: Strength Training Tips.

Toning Easily?

I'm sure you've all heard of the EasyTone walking shoe released by Reebok somewhat recently. The shoe that promises to tone your legs and bottom just by simply walking in them! These shoes have become very popular since release; and why wouldn't someone buy a shoe to easily tone? Isn't that what we all want? The science of the shoe involves air pockets that create the setting that you are walking on sand rather than just regular ground. But the question is; do they actually work? Customers have noted that they do feel as though walking with EasyTone shoes makes one feel as though they are getting a workout and they can actually feel it in their muscles. I have also spoken with a manager at a shoe store who doesn't believe in the magic of the shoe. What about looks? Do these shoes actually show a difference? It seems as though researchers are not exactly impressed. I think it's more of a mind game; maybe if one believes the shoes are working one will become motivated to work harder and really experience the difference. My conclusion is if they work for you, go for it, but it's going to take a lot more than a new pair of shoes to get the benefits you really deserve. Check out this link to read more on EasyTone: EasyTone by Reebok.