I recently took my first Tai chi class after reading about its many benefits. I was looking for improved balance but learned much more. Read about other exercises to improve your balance here: https://lindawbrowning.com/2023/02/10/exercise-keeping-balanced/ Tai chi is a traditional Chinese exercise based on the martial arts (1). Its slow breathing and pacing are reminiscent ofContinue reading “Exercise: Tai Chi”
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Sick or Injured…Now What?
This post is not intended as medical advice. It does contain common sense ideas for getting back on track with your diet and exercise. As usual, the suggestions are from reputable sources with footnotes provided. Check in with your medical provider if you are feeling sick or have sustained an injury. How to stay onContinue reading “Sick or Injured…Now What?”
In the News: Maintenance After Stopping Ozempic and Other Anti-Obesity Medications
Preface Note: There is a lot of personal history in this post. If you want to get straight to the facts, skip the following paragraphs in blue and start with The Struggle Is Real. As you may know, when I began my last diet, I went to a Bariatric Center at The Mayo Clinic inContinue reading “In the News: Maintenance After Stopping Ozempic and Other Anti-Obesity Medications”
Tracking
According to the Society of Behavioral Medicine, tracking meals and snacks is one of the most important components of our weight loss programs (1). It’s so easy to leave out those hidden calories that can derail our plans if we’re not being mindful. Just a few added snacks or beverages can really add up ifContinue reading “Tracking”
Measuring & Weighing Foods
I read an interesting question recently on Facebook. A dieter had made some very healthy changes in her eating, yet she was only losing a pound per week. She didn’t know why her loss was so slow, since she was at a relatively high weight. After telling her that a pound per week was actuallyContinue reading “Measuring & Weighing Foods”
Exercise: Zumba®
Let’s look at another fun way to improve our fitness. Dancing to a Latin beat sounds like a great candidate, but I had wondered how effective Zumba is for weight maintenance and improving our health in general. Turns out that it’s an extremely good way to rev up our activity level and improve fitness. KeepContinue reading “Exercise: Zumba®”
In the News: Contemplating “The Whale”
I’m not keenly interested in movies, but when I read about The Whale in my news feed, I felt compelled to watch it. I was expecting an uncomfortable depiction of obesity, something like My 600 Pound Life or The Biggest Loser but with an artistic bent. However, screenplay author Samuel D. Hunter takes things inContinue reading “In the News: Contemplating “The Whale””
In the News: Looking Older After Dieting?
I’ve been wanting to write about looking younger after dieting for quite some time. However, cursory research revealed that most people believe that losing weight makes you look older, not younger. And there are few articles on feeling younger, as opposed to looking younger. At this point, I began to believe that it’s the wayContinue reading “In the News: Looking Older After Dieting?”
The School of Hard Diets
The opinions below are based on my personal experiences. Please work with your doctor or registered dietician to find a plan that will work for your individual needs. Like most Americans who have struggled with maintaining a healthy weight, I’ve embarked on countless diets. I started early, when I actually was not overweight but believedContinue reading “The School of Hard Diets”
Exercise: Rowing
Strength training is important, but just not my thing. Does that sound familiar? Or do you love lifting weights, but can’t quite get to the cardio part of your workout? It turns out there is a solution for both types of people – rowing! There is widespread agreement that rowing is a total body workout.Continue reading “Exercise: Rowing”
Loving Yourself Healthy
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”
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: 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 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”
In the News: 60 Minutes on Obesity
60 Minutes started off the new year with a compelling segment on obesity and one of the promising new weight loss medications. According to the report, nearly half of American adults are obese, or rephrased properly, have obesity. Yes, I noticed their subtle phrase which recognizes that obesity is actually classified as a disease. ThisContinue reading “In the News: 60 Minutes on Obesity”
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