Small Steps to Weight Loss Tips: Day 20
May 20, 2011 by Kim T
Filed under Stay Motivated
Welcome to Day 20! Today’s tip is in response to a reader question. You’ll recall that on your Day 17 weight loss tip, I recommended that you add spiciness to your food (cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for example) because the Capsaicin in these spices can boost your metabolism. Here was her question: I [...]
Small Steps to Weight Loss Tips: Day 19
May 19, 2011 by Kim T
Filed under Stay Motivated
Welcome to Day 19! You might have noticed a pattern by now…I have recommended that you practice portion patrol and mindful eating with your morning meal and snack. If you aren’t already doing it at lunch, then let’s add that as your practice for today. Today’s tip, 10 minutes before Seconds, complements these two ideals. [...]
Small Steps to Weight Loss Tips: Day 18
May 18, 2011 by Kim T
Filed under Stay Motivated
It’s Day 18 and time to bring on the vegetables! This is all part of eating a balanced lunch that supplies the vitamins and minerals you need to support your metabolism. For lunch, you want to eat 1 serving of protein, 1 serving of starch, and 1 serving of vegetables each as your goal. I [...]
Small Steps to Weight Loss Tips: Day 17
May 17, 2011 by Kim T
Filed under Stay Motivated
Welcome to Day 17! Today’s tip is going to be a short one…when you have your lunch today or another day this week, try something spicy. Capsaicin is the “heating” component in cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and chili pepper. This element adds a small, but significant boost to your metabolism – the rate at [...]
Small Steps to Weight Loss Tips: Day 16
May 16, 2011 by Kim T
Filed under Stay Motivated
You’ve made it to Day 16. Congratulations! After today, you will be over half-way finished with the challenge. I hope you are feeling good about the progress you’ve made and have renewed confidence that you can reach your best weight – one step at a time. Today, you are going to start a new Midday [...]
