Want to pop a pill and lose all the excess weight? Yes, that’s what advertisers want all those who desire to get slim and lose fat to believe in. Yes, all there is to be done is just pop a pill and lay around without doing any exercise, and then the body will get slim by itself as if some magic just happened. Read more

The average person puts on between five and ten pounds a year. It seems like some of us can put on that much weight on New Years Day alone. We get sick of dieting and yet each of us knows that we must control our weight. This is a new year and a chance to start over once again as we work towards achieving our weight loss goals. Many of us will make resolutions some of which we keep and others that hardly last a day. If one of your resolutions is to loose and keep of the pounds here are five tips you may find helpful.

1. Attitude IS Everything

If you went into last year’s holiday season thinking you could eat like a wolverine and worry about it in January, well, how’s that working out? Swimsuit season is right around the corner. It is now time to get your mind right and realize you’re not as young as you used to be, it’s going to take effort to get the weight off and you need to put down the cheesecake and go for a walk.

2. Eat exactly what you need

You should aim for a comfortable feeling of satisfaction at every meal. You will be amazed at how quickly this becomes acceptable to your stomach. Besides, you can enjoy your meal and feel great afterwards too. This tip alone can save you hundreds of calories per meal. If you want to try all the courses, have smaller portions of everything you really want.

3. MOVE!

Give up the couch this summer and get out the spandex. If you really can’t get to the gym, do a few exercises at home or go for a walk. It won’t just burn calories; it will keep you in touch with your desire to get skinny and healthy. Also keep as active during the day as you can. You know the routine; use the steps, park farther away. No matter what you chose remember that a journey of thousand miles begins with the first step!

4. Trash Day

You just had to buy 6 family size bags of potato chips because you had a coupon right? Time to clean out the cabinets. This is the single best tip you can put into place today. Why? Let’s say you are watching reruns and you get the craving to eat the entire pint of Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia, if you don’t have it in the house then you are less likely to get in the car and go get it.

5. Relax!

Stress makes us do crazy things to our bodies like smoking, drinking, and oh yes, eating. You have many reasons to reduce your stress levels as you do drinking your thousand-calorie Starbucks Frap.

If this describes your pattern of eating you are not alone. This is the single highest response given when asked why people eat the way they do, the nervous eater. If you can recognize it and at least alter the foods you are taking in, you can save yourself thousands of calories a week. So, no matter what you chose, just get out there and do it!

6. Share Your Success

This is a new year for you and a new year for TerminalObesity.com. Lets all share our weight loss successes through our photographs and stories. Losing and maintaining our weight is so much easier when we realize that we are not alone. Submit those photos and stories to Terry@TerminalObesity.com

Following gastric bypass surgery adequate protein is important to promote wound healing and to prevent deficiencies. Protein is a primary building block of every cell and tissue in the body. The body cannot produce protein so it is up to the weight loss surgery patient to provide for it through their diet. In the beginning much of this protein is usually provided for through protein shakes and other supplements. Read more

Following gastric bypass surgery many of us find that we have difficulty swallowing meat. For some it may be particular cuts of beef, pork, chicken or another red or white meat. For others it may be a totally different meat. Sometimes we wonder why we can swallow a bite of meat one day but not the next even though we have chewed it thoroughly each time. Most of us learn that what is often lacking is enough moisture in the meat being eaten at the time. Over time we start to learn how to maintain that moisture and are better able to enjoy our meals. Here are a few tips that will provide you with some delicious, moist, and tender poultry, beef or pork. Read more

The food pyramid is the basis of a good and balanced diet for every man, woman and child. It is also the vital foundation for those who are very active, like athletes and strength trainers. Read more

If you think you may have sleep apnea, or your spouse tells you that you periodically stop breathing at night, the best thing you can do for yourself is to find a doctor in your area that specializes in sleep disorders. Read more

Are microwave plastic dangers a diet concern? In an indirect way they are! As individuals that want to do something about our weight we must remember that gastric bypass surgery, lap band surgery or dieting alone is not the only thing that is going to extend our life. The use of modern conveniences such as plastic containers for microwave cooking are once again being questioned by scientist.

The modern day kitchen is full of plastic. What would we do without plastic containers, plastic cling wrap, and plastic utensils for our parties, plastic dishes, plastic cups, plastic spatulas and more? The problem with all this plastic is that it is made up from chemicals. These chemicals leach into our beverages and into our food whereby the end up in our bodies. The chemicals accumulate inside our bodies where they can cause significant health problems.

Some of the reported health hazards include: Reproductive defects, premature delivery (23% increase since 1980), lowered sperm count (40% decrease since 1945), and early onset puberty. The most harmful chemicals used to manufacture plastic are PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride - a hard plastic) and Phthalates, a group of substances that is added to PVC to make it softer and more pliable. In fact, Phthalates are among the most common contaminants found in the human body. Another common chemical found in the kitchen is Bisphenol-A. This is the main ingredient used to make hard plastic. Hard plastic is used to mould baby bottles, drinking water bottles, and plastic storage containers.

However, there are some steps you can take to decrease your family’s exposure to these chemicals. Avoid heating foods and beverages in plastic containers in the microwave. Even if the container is marked ‘microwave’ it is not the safest option. Avoid using cling wrap as most of these materials have Phthalates in them. Most containers that contain PVC will have a 3 inside the recycling triangle that is imprinted on the plastic. If you come across this symbol it s best to not use that container for food and beverage storage or consumption. Start using glass or stainless steel containers. Use ceramic or enamel plates in the kitchen and use metal kitchen utensils rather than plastic. Avoid storing food and beverage in plastic containers, especially if the food is acidic. If you must use plastic then avoid washing it in an automatic dishwasher and don’t use harsh detergents on it.

In 2005 the European Union banned some commonly used chemicals of the Phthalate family from use in toys. One commissioner was quoted as saying “Toxic chemicals have no place in children’s toys, yet we continue to allow them in our food and beverage containers.” San Francisco instituted a ban in December 2006, although implementation of the ban has been delayed by a law suit. The ban covers Bisphenol-A and certain Phthalates. This is commendable progress, however, society needs more than city wide bans.

I am not a video game player or am I? A week ago my son, grandson and I all each emptied our coin jars added the contents of our cuss jar and used our coins to purchase a Nintendo WII Sports. No doubt it was the cuss jar that put us over the top. This early Christmas present has turned out to be a great buy. With games such as bowling, golf, tennis, baseball and boxing we have already enjoyed hours of family fun. To top it off it is amazing the added exercise we are getting. The WII will not only help you loose weight but also provide family activity.

Another fun thing is that each person can make his or her own MII. The MII is your character that you see on the television screen. I made mine as a nice thin guy with the great looking red hair I use to have. My grandson made his MII as the little blond kid he is. My son made his MII as a cocky looking gray haired person. Now if you are wondering about the women our house is a bachelor pad. I guess we need to get out there and bring some women into our lives. Read more