If you are having trouble losing weight, you need to get moving with a solid fitness routine but you also need to cut calories. For many people cutting back on calories seems impossible. But there are many painless, nearly effortless ways to cut back.
Skip the Soda
Replace your soda with water or at least with diet soda. The calories in soda really add up, particularly if you are always sipping something while at work. Increasing your water intake will also make you feel full, so you’ll eat less.
Pick Fruit Instead of Juice
An orange has 50-60 calories while a cup of orange …read more

At the office, you might find yourself buying snack food from the vending machines. These types of snacks add empty calories with no real nutritional value. The best way to fight the temptation of the chips, candy and soda in vending machines is to have another type of snack on hand. Here are some simple healthy snacks that are perfect for the office.
In your office desk drawer, store:

Almonds and other nuts (eat only a small handful)
Canned fruit (packed in water)
Granola
Instant oatmeal
Microwave soup cups (low sodium broths)
Microwave popcorn (no butter or salt)
Peanut butter (eat a Tbsp with crackers)
Raisins (mini-boxes)
Whole grain, low …read more

While on your quest to beat the bulge, you may want to pick up some reading material to learn more about losing weight the healthy way. Purchasing books can start to get expensive, though, especially if you’ve recently invested in a gym membership, new running shoes, or exercise equipment. Here are 10 totally free e-books you can download instead:
1. Keeping Fit All the Way: How to Obtain and Maintain Health, Strength and Efficiency
Written by Walter Camp, this ebook reflects upon the high percentage of people in America who make resolutions to stay fit as they age, but the low percentage …read more

If exercise is almost non-existent in your life, it’s time to jump start your fitness routine. Half the battle is getting started. Once you get into the habit, you’ll find it gets easier and easier every day. The first thing you need to do is get moving. It doesn’t matter how or why. A sedentary lifestyle leads to weight gain and other health problems. These quick tips are easy ways to get started on the road to being fit and healthy.
Don’t Drive When You Can Walk
Make it a rule in your household. Never drive when you can walk. If you …read more