New weight loss challenge
by James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H.
The AARP has teamed up with Carole Carson, author of From Fat to Fit, for a collective 2 month weight loss challenge. It’s easy to sign up and become a part of this group effort. Carole gives some great tips. (note why do I keep writing it “from fit to fat”, must be freudian)
The combined incentives of a group goal, support forums (kind of like a virtual weight watchers), and Carole’s coaching advice should help you shed that winter insulation. Two months will give you time to see enough progress in the mirror to continue onward.
A study, earlier this year, concluded the average person gains weight in the winter, especially during the holidays. It’s only a few pounds and they lose some the rest of the year. The problem is they never lose it all. The cumulative gain of a pound or two adds up.
This challenge is for all ages. Check it out.
Did you put on a few pounds this winter like me, or were you all good boys and girls?
Tags: weight loss
April 16th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Thanks for the heads-up. These social support groups often increase success at weight loss.
-Steve
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April 16th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
Dr. Parker, social groups are one thing that has stood the test of time, and studies.
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April 17th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
The scale didn’t change this winter, but I’m pretty sure the body fat increased! It was a cold winter
I love the social aspect of these sorts of challenges. It was because of forums and such that I succeeded in losing weight when I needed to.
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April 18th, 2009 at 9:15 am
You have a good point on that body fat thing Sagan.
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