What is self-motivation? It’s that inner voice that urges you on. It’s a drive that comes from within and gives you the reason to do more. Rather than relying on encouragement from others, it’s intrinsic – something that resides within (1). Yes, I am driven, like an old Honda Civic that won’t give up –Continue reading “Keys to Success: Self-Motivation”
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Coursework: Hacking Exercise For Health, Unit 1
I’ve decided to take another free class through Coursera. It’s an amazing opportunity to learn from knowledgeable professors at reputable universities at no cost to you, unless you need a certificate. This one is through McMaster University in Ontario, Canada and is called Hacking Exercise For Health: The Surprising New Science of Fitness (1). BeforeContinue reading “Coursework: Hacking Exercise For Health, Unit 1”
Coursework: Food Insecurity & Obesity
Perhaps you’ve encountered this paradox: many people who experience low food security have an increased risk of becoming overweight or obese (1). On the surface, this seems odd – that you might have a shortage of food yet are likely to weigh more than those with ample food choices. I believe that last word givesContinue reading “Coursework: Food Insecurity & Obesity”
Medical Challenges to Weight Maintenance
I’m not looking for something to blame; I’m looking for something to explain. This is how I feel about the medical conditions and medications that have an association with weight gain. If we can understand the reasons, we will be closer to finding the solutions. Please speak with your own physician to find out ifContinue reading “Medical Challenges to Weight Maintenance”
Coursework: Understanding Obesity Unit 3 of 3
This is a look into the content of the third unit of Understanding Obesity, a free class on Coursera*. You can also pay a fee to receive a certificate if you desire, but everyone has access to a record which shows your final grade with no charge. Here are links to my prior posts onContinue reading “Coursework: Understanding Obesity Unit 3 of 3”
Coursework: Understanding Obesity Unit 2 of 3
I believe that one of the best things we can do to succeed on our weight maintenance journeys is to learn more about how our bodies work and why we all have the tendency to return to higher weight set points. If we don’t understand how we got here, how can we keep from makingContinue reading “Coursework: Understanding Obesity Unit 2 of 3”
Coursework: Understanding Obesity Unit 1 of 3
In order to understand the struggles of maintaining a healthy weight, I tried several classes on the website and app, Coursera. Most of their training is free unless you need a certificate. For some, you can even take the exams and write the required essays without paying any fees. So this is what I did.Continue reading “Coursework: Understanding Obesity Unit 1 of 3”
Maintain Weight Loss 