Losing weight presents a real challenge for many people. While weight loss in the short term is often more achievable, losing weight and keeping it off is a far greater challenge. With so many fad diets that promise quick and easy solutions to losing weight, yo-yo dieting is inevitable.
- A short term fix: In an attempt to lose weight quickly we often drastically cut our calorie intake or restrict certain food groups. This normally only works for so long before we grow tired of a restrictive diet and subsequently abandon all efforts. Instead of setting a goal to lose weight in time for bikini season, it’s more beneficial long term to adopt a different lifestyle that involves a permanent commitment to healthy eating and exercise. Most importantly it must be a plan that’s easy to stick to!
- No support system: Too many people try to lose weight without a support system. Research shows that people who have the support of family and friends to keep them on track, are more successful at losing weight and keeping it off. [click to continue reading…]
The holidays are a joyful time when indulgence in everything from eggnog to pecan pie is a necessary evil. For many people, gaining a few pounds by the New Year is about as likely as a low bank balance following a holiday shopping spree!
Studies show that most American’s don’t lose the weight they gain during the winter months and as a result the pounds add up year after year. As much as we like to think that gaining a few pounds at this time of the year is harmless, holiday weight gain is actually an important contributing factor in adult obesity. 
Here is our list of some simple, effective steps you can take to avoid gaining those holiday lbs! [click to continue reading…]
A Great interview with one of LA’s top nutritionists and trainers, Swedish born Annamaria Poluha.
Annamaria Poluha
We discuss the 6 keys to natural weight loss:
1) Stress Reduction
2) Nutrition
3) Supplements
4) Exercise
5) Water
6) Restful and Plentiful Sleep.
Annamaria is one of the most successful nutrition and fitness coaches in Los Angeles. She’s a former standout track & field athlete who unfortunately became anorexic and bulimic at the age of 16.
She overcame her eating disorder and by doing so she was inspired to teach, educate and motivate others, to share with them a way to healthy habits, body image and true happiness. She’s the author of a unique wellness program that combines nutrition, fitness and life coaching called Breathe, Bloom, Blossom.
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