| | We know intellectually that the weight loss process can be slow and that it requires a commitment we have to make every day. Yet, that doesn't stop us from having expectations...sometimes, unrealistic expectations. It's easy to wake up in the morning and visualize yourself working out and eating right. Everything always looks bright and shiny in the morning when you have energy and hope. And then life happens - Work, kids, chores, errands, and, suddenly, all those expectations go right out the fast food drive thru window. It helps to know what you really expect of yourself and to noodle over whether those expectations are realistic. That's what I'm talking about this week, although your mind might be on Valentine's Day. That's okay...I expected that. | | Exercise and Weight Loss Lesson of the Week: What are your expectations? We (or maybe it's just me) talk a lot about setting realistic fitness and weight loss goals, but you may not realize how important that is. The reason? ... Read more | How to Think Like an Exerciser What's the difference between people who exercise and people who don't? My husband's answer? "You're all insane." That certainly may be true but, beyond inherent craziness, that's not an... Read more | Exercise of the Week: Reverse Fly on One Leg I love to be creative with exercise (or, overcomplicated, as some of my clients and readers suggest) and adding a balance challenge is one of my favorite ways to spice... Read more | Vote: Do you keep track of your calories? Keeping a food diary and tracking how many calories you eat is one of the most effective ways manage your weight. Not only that, but food diaries reveal things...Read more | | | | Exercise Ads | | | | Featured Articles | | | | More from About.com | | | | | | Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More>
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