Dumb Things We Do When We're Trying to Lose Weight

If I had to admit the dumbest thing I've ever done to lose weight, it would have to be the time I went on the 'Grapefruit Diet' so that I would look thin and beautiful and Troy Williams would notice me in the lunchroom.  The idea was to drink grapefruit juice for both lunch and dinner, after a normal breakfast. 

Which I did...for exactly one day. And lost zero pounds.  And Troy Williams didn't notice me.

High school is just sad, isn't it? 

Luckily I learned a lot from that experience, which allowed me to write my latest article, discussing some of the most common stupid things we do when it comes to weight loss.

And, if you want a slightly happy ending to the story, I did eventually go out with Troy and found out he was really, really boring.  All that work for nothing.

 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Dumb Things We Do When We're Trying to Lose Weight If I had to admit the dumbest thing I've ever done to lose weight, it would have to be the time I went on the 'Grapefruit Diet' so that I would look thin and beautiful and Troy Williams would notice me in the lunchroom.  The idea was to drink grapefruit juice for both lunch and dinner, after a normal breakfast.  Which I did...for exactly one day. And lost zero pounds.  And Troy Williams didn't notice me. High school is just sad, isn't it?  Luckily I learned a lot from that experience, which allowed me to write my latest article, discussing some of the most common stupid things we do when it comes to weight loss. And, if you want a slightly happy ending to the story, I did eventually go out with Troy and found out he was really, really boring.  All that work for nothing.   Paige Waehner Exercise Expert Dumb Things We Do When We're Trying to Lose Weight    If we could take all the things we know about weight loss, exercise and diet and smush it down into  four words, it would come out like this:  Eat less, move more, a phrase we've heard so many times, it's become kind of meaningless. Yes, we know it's a matter of calories in vs. calories out but, if you've ever stepped on a scale after working really hard only to see absolutely no change, you know that it's about much more than controlling calories. READ NOW Questions About Burning Fat With Exercise    How do you burn fat with exercise?  Well, the good news is, it doesn't involve fire.  What it does require is a little work on your end, but you want to spend your time doing the most effective exercises and workouts. READ NOW The 4 Best Ways to Track Your Weight Loss Progress    If you're glued to the scale, you might want to read this article, because it offers some alternatives for tracking your weight loss progress.  Honestly, the scale isn't always the best choice. READ NOW In a Workout Rut? Here's How to Change Your Workouts    Are you doing the same workouts again and again?  Yeah, I know.  Me too.  But shaking things up can help you make bigger changes in your body.  I have some ideas for how to get out of your strength training rut. READ NOW Featured Articles • Try This Moo Shu Chicken with Sugar-Free Plum Sauce • Steps One can Take to Prevent Migraines • Six Basic Steps to Better Migraine Management • Easy Low-Carb Recipe for Creamy Southwest Chicken • Schwartz-Jampel Syndrome (SJS): Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options • The 10 Best Ways to Get a Terrible Night's Sleep • Cut the Carbs from Your Chicken Marsala with This Recipe • 5 Steps to Take to Help Couples to Sleep Better Together in Bed Advertisement About Exercise  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Exercise newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.