I first heard about this concept while listening to the Mindset programming on the 99Walks app. You can read a bit more about this app here: https://lindawbrowning.com/2022/12/10/habits-exercise-walking/ There is useful material in every section of 99Walks, but the listening section is particularly helpful. These are similar to podcasts which you listen to as you walk.Continue reading “Loving Yourself Healthy”
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Self-Care: Clothing, Part 2
Last time, we looked at the first two items in the list below. Today we will consider the final three. Alterations I’m fortunate in being able to sew and I also have a nice sewing machine with ample supplies. I’ve been able to alter many of my clothes as I lost weight. But if somethingContinue reading “Self-Care: Clothing, Part 2”
Sustainability
You’ve likely heard this term before, often involving environmental issues. But the same concepts can be applied to many aspects of our lives, including weight maintenance. Can we continuously support our dietary, exercise, and other healthy lifestyle habits? I’m not writing about eco-friendly eating here, though it’s definitely a concern. I want to keep thisContinue reading “Sustainability”
Self-Care: Music
Let’s start off with a self-care practice that’s near to my heart, music. I’ve been learning the harp for four years and have found that playing is a wonderful way to de-stress. It is also one of the things I routinely do when I think I’m hungry, but know that it’s definitely not time toContinue reading “Self-Care: Music”
Quitters Day? Ditch Resolutions Day? No Way!
In an earlier blog post, I mentioned that the vast majority of New Year’s Resolutions are broken. Here’s a link: https://lindawbrowning.com/2022/12/29/be-part-of-the-9/ But maybe the most surprising part is that they are often broken three weeks into the new year! According to a study by Strava, the world’s largest sports community, January 19 is the dayContinue reading “Quitters Day? Ditch Resolutions Day? No Way!”
Self-Care: What and Why?
You’ve likely heard of self-care, a phrase that seems to mean just about anything that improves your life. But what is it really and why does it matter in terms of weight maintenance? Self-care is a sort of nebulous term, as it includes so many possible activities. These are actions you undertake to improve yourContinue reading “Self-Care: What and Why?”
Food Prep: The Mayo Clinic Diet 2nd Edition, Recipes Only
The 2nd edition of The Mayo Clinic Diet does not have as much focus on recipes as the 3rd edition. For this reason, if you are mainly buying a book for recipes, this is not the best choice. I’m including the 2nd edition here as I would be remiss to omit the book that helpedContinue reading “Food Prep: The Mayo Clinic Diet 2nd Edition, Recipes Only”
Food Prep: The Power of Cooking at Home
Finding healthy food that you actually want to eat can be a bit of a challenge. There are many options available, but what fits best for you? I will have upcoming blog posts on this topic, including cookbook reviews. But let’s get started today with the advantages of cooking at home: I’m sure you haveContinue reading “Food Prep: The Power of Cooking at Home”
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”
Dealing with Weight Gain
Maybe you’ve enjoyed your holidays a little too much. Maybe you’ve been sidelined due to an injury or illness. Maybe a stressful situation was a factor in your unintended weight gain. But whatever the reason, the key is to address the weight gain and not look at it as a failure. It is a partContinue reading “Dealing with Weight Gain”
Be Part of the 9%
As we approach New Year’s Eve, many of us are considering our goals, those annoying yet invigorating New Year’s Resolutions. There are countless articles on the failures of these well intentioned goals. Some cite as much as 91% failure by the end of the year (1)! How can we do better to achieve our maintenanceContinue reading “Be Part of the 9%”
Can AI Help with Weight Maintenance?
Perhaps you have heard about artificial intelligence and the new chatbot ChatGPT. It opens up many exciting possibilities as well as some scary ones. The control and flow of knowledge is certainly a concern, but it can also be a great aid to us in many ways. After listening to the December 16, 2022 NewContinue reading “Can AI Help with Weight Maintenance?”
Mayo Fangirl
Nope, not the condiment, but the clinic! This was bound to come up at some point, so I’ll just address it now: I am a fan of The Mayo Clinic. This applies to both weight management and health conditions. I’ll get into why I love their diet shortly, but I wanted to share this videoContinue reading “Mayo Fangirl”
Help Is Available!
What happens when the scale doesn’t greet you with a victory every week? Each day is nearly the same – denying yourself the treats you long to eat but with no quantifiable progress. Does anyone mention that you are looking so much better at this point? When you try on new clothes, are you excitedContinue reading “Help Is Available!”
Don’t Do What I Did!
Don’t do what I did – that is don’t wait for a medical emergency to maintain your healthy weight. Fear may be an effective motivator, but it is a dangerous one. I’ve been successful at weight maintenance twice, and each time that success was partly due to medical issues. The first was after a TransientContinue reading “Don’t Do What I Did!”
Maintain Weight Loss 