Why Starvation Dieting Doesn't Work The road to losing weight can be frustrating, but not eating is taking it to the extreme, and actually makes losing weight much more difficult. In order to lose weight, you need to eat. Restricting your body of food will backfire quickly, and there are three main reasons why this is so.

Bigger isn't always better Anything with the word "BIG" in the name of it should probably be avoided, and The Big Breakfast Platter with hotcakes is no exception. At 1,090 calories, 56 grams of fat and 111 grams of carbs this breakfast racks up impressive numbers that leave you understanding why it is called the Big Breakfast. Instead of wasting your breakfast choose a better option. You could make the Mini Spinach Egg Muffins found on our Pinterest page (http://pinterest.com/pin/206532332883491534/ ) and eat roughly 44 for the same calorie count as the Big Breakfast and none of the carbohydrates that put your body in a fat storage mode.

If you are looking for an exterior change in your body such as weight loss, focus on the interior first. There are two elements to look at when wanting to make a change to be healthier. The first of these is making sure you understand where your motivation for change is coming from. If it is coming from an external source the chances of being successful can be slim, however when the motivation comes from within and you want to change for yourself, you will be more successful in making your change. When it comes to exercise or dieting try to refrain from thinking “I have to” and start thinking “I need to”; this keeps you focused on your initial motivation as to why and not on the results.

Physio Ball Plank This exercise is intended to strengthen your core and the stability of both your lower abs and your pelvic girdle. For this exercise you only need a yoga mat and a medium sized physio ball. To begin this exercise lay on your stomach with the ball near your feet, rest your upper body’s weight on your elbows and forearms. Next, carefully place one foot at a time up onto the ball and cradle between the top of your foot and shin. Now that the only points of contact are your forearms and your feet on the ball hold this position with your hips level for 40-60 seconds while focusing on taking slow deep breaths. Repeat this 3 times or until failure.

What does stretching your muscles have to do with weight loss? Have you ever had a sore muscle and attempted to stretch it only to feel even more soreness? Have you ever had a massage and had the masseuse focus on one area and work it until it loosened? The reason for the soreness is because the muscle is torn, knotted and excited. Not excited like you and I may traditionally think about excitement, but muscle excitation is where the neurons in your muscle are continually sending out messages to keep the muscle under tension. This happens when a muscle is sore or over-worked as a protective measure to avoid over stretching or straining of the muscle.

Original Recipe can be found @ www.cleaneatingmag.com SUBSTITUTE - To reduce the amount of sugar in this recipe substitute the honey with your favorite sweetener, use low carb tofu and reduce the amount of orange juice to 2 tablespoons. If you find it is too much vinegar cut it back to 1/4 cup or add a little extra sweetener to cut the vinegar tartness. This is a good trick at restaurants when the dressing has too much vinegar. Sprinkle your salad with enough sweetener to tone it down.

Slower is Better At FIT Medical Weight Loss we know how exciting it can be to start a diet program, and along with this excitement can come lofty expectations of rapid weight loss. Doctors agree that a weekly weight loss of one-half to three pounds per week is appropriate and safe. Furthermore, sustained weight loss that is too rapid and unhealthy can have the tendency to come right back when you loosen the restraints of your diet.

Physio Ball Knee Tucks This exercise works to stabilize your lower back, abdominals, obliques and muscular balance. You begin this exercise by being on your hands and knees near the physio ball, then carefully place your feet up on the ball and straighten your body so you are in a declined push up position. Begin the movement by using your lower abdominals to tucks your knees in towards your chest and roll the ball along the top side of your ankle, foot and legs. If needed you can rest the ball more towards your needs to give make the motion a bit easier and give you more room to perform the knee tuck. Complete 15-20 repetitions of this exercise and three total sets.

Physio Ball Knee Tucks This exercise works to stabilize your lower back, abdominals, obliques and muscular balance. You begin this exercise by being on your hands and knees near the physio ball, then carefully place your feet up on the ball and straighten your body so you are in a declined push up position. Begin the movement by using your lower abdominals to tucks your knees in towards your chest and roll the ball along the top side of your ankle, foot and legs. If needed you can rest the ball more towards your needs to give make the motion a bit easier and give you more room to perform the knee tuck. Complete 15-20 repetitions of this exercise and three total sets.

I would like to preface this information by saying that sticking to the FIT guidelines,and adhering to the "Eat This, Not That" is recommended and preferred so that you do not halt your current weight loss achievements. We do understand however, that certain concessions may be made this Thanksgiving and we want to help you come up with a strategy and give you a game plan so you have healthier options. With the changes laid out below to the"traditional" turkey day dinner, you limit your carbohydrate intake and thereby limit fat storage and decrease the negative affects.