Holding on to excess weight

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Yo-Yo dieting has become almost the norm for American society. We go on a diet, lose some weight and get into a “health kick”. We feel good! It is hard to maintain, though, due to restrictions, time and life in general. Many of us slide back into old routines and eventually back to our old weight if not even gaining a little more than where we first started. It can be a frustrating experience.   Excess weight can be influenced by a number of factors including nutrition, environment, lifestyle, hormone levels and even by inner beliefs we may or may not know we hold. According to … [Read more...]

Fat Loss

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I am not a fitness elite. I am not a incredible professional athlete. I am a woman who has found fitness late in life. This article is about fat loss. And that is something I can speak about with authority. You see, when I was 43 I used to weight upwards of 265 lbs. I was headed on the way to high blood pressure meds for the rest of my life and a whole host of other health concerns because of my obesity. I am now 47 and lost about 130 lbs in the course of 2 years through healthy whole foods and exercise. If you are reading this and have never had a significant amount of weight on you, then … [Read more...]

It’s Time to Get American Families Healthy!

eFitFamily.com has officially launched! I want to personally welcome you to eFitFamily.com and hope that you will enjoy reading through all the great information we are looking forward to sharing with you. Our team of contributors consists of top physicians, fitness professionals, dietitians, mental health coaches, and medical professionals who are all dedicated to helping you and your family live healthier lives. Look no further for health and fitness information – the eFitFamily.com content is information you can TRUST! Our mission at eFitFamily.com is simple… “To stamp out … [Read more...]