http://blog.losing-weight-over-40.com Losing Weight Tips and Ideas Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:08:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en You know that losing weight is a key part to being healthy, and it’s something you do for your overall state of being.  But especially if you’re 40+ years old, the combination of aging and weight loss can take quite a toll on your face. This is a case where a slow and steady weight [...]]]> http://blog.losing-weight-over-40.com/2010/03/22/weight-loss-age-and-your-face/ Is it really true — watching television can make you gain weight (or at least prevent you from losing weight faster)? Think about about the obesity epidemic; most of the focus in on what people are eating.  The greasy, sugar-laden, empty-nutrition foods that are easily available in grocery stores and fast-food drive-bys. But here’s a [...]]]> http://blog.losing-weight-over-40.com/2010/02/07/watch-less-television-lose-more-weight/ You know the feeling.  It’s a couple hours until lunch, and your stomach is rumbling. You’re craving something, just a little pick-me-up to tide you over until your next meal. There’s a vending machine just down the hall, just calling out to you (and not too subtly, either).  Just deposit some change, and you’ll be [...]]]> http://blog.losing-weight-over-40.com/2010/02/02/how-to-kick-the-vending-machine-habit/ If you have a jelly belly, you probably want to know how to lose abdominal fat.  Not to worry, you have plenty of company.  But just how can you lose belly fat, and be slimmer and trimmer?  Let’s take a look. Losing Belly Fat is a Two-Way Street There are two components to losing the [...]]]> http://blog.losing-weight-over-40.com/2010/02/01/how-to-lose-abdominal-fat/ Walking to lose weight isn’t a new idea; after all, walking is one of the least expensive exercises around.  But far too many people dismiss losing weight with walking as “not really being exercise”.  Jogging is exercise, they think; walking is just, well, walking. If you feel the same way, and you happen to either [...]]]> http://blog.losing-weight-over-40.com/2010/01/31/walking-to-lose-weight/ Weight loss setbacks plague pretty much anyone and everyone who tries to lose weight.  It’s something you need to deal with…but not beat yourself up over. What kinds of setbacks might you expect, and what can you do about them?  Let’s take a look and see. Dedication for the Long Run Sometimes your dedication falters [...]]]> http://blog.losing-weight-over-40.com/2010/01/23/dealing-with-weight-loss-setbacks/ What is the best exercise for weight loss?  It seems that everybody has an opinion on which one it is.  Naturally, any exercise is good for you and can help you slim and tone your body — a good thing! However, some exercises are more useful than others; meaning that they will show results faster.  [...]]]> http://blog.losing-weight-over-40.com/2010/01/09/best-exercise-for-weight-loss/ Weight loss surgery has definitely hit the mainstream.  Every day on TV, you see commercials for one procedure or another.  From lap band to gastric bypass and more, it’s become far more accepted. But is weight loss surgery right for you? Do You Qualify for Bariatric Surgery? Before you can start thinking about a,particular bariatric [...]]]> http://blog.losing-weight-over-40.com/2010/01/06/weight-loss-surgery-is-it-right-for-you/ Is your cry, “Why can’t I lose weight”?  If you find it terribly hard to lose even a pound or two, here are three things that may be hold back your weight loss. Getting Your Sleep If you don’t get enough relaxing sleep on a continual basis, your body is going to go into defensive [...]]]> http://blog.losing-weight-over-40.com/2010/01/02/why-cant-i-lose-weight/ If you want to know how to lose weight and keep it off, you’ll need to realize one thing — and that these are two different goals!  And as such, they have different approaches.  Here’s what I mean. Losing Weight Fast – Not! When you finally decide you’re going to lose weight, you want it [...]]]> http://blog.losing-weight-over-40.com/2010/01/02/how-to-lose-weight-and-keep-it-off/