…and for those of you who don’t like cardio – walking, jogging & running outside is a great way to get some good exercise. And, as a side-benefit – you’ll also get some much needed vitamin d if you have an office job and are inside a lot

It may be tempting to blame your metabolism for weight gain. But because metabolism is a natural process, your body generally balances it to meet your individual needs. That’s why if you try so-called starvation diets, your body compensates by slowing down these bodily processes and conserving calories for survival. Only in rare cases do you get excessive weight gain from a medical problem that slows metabolism, such as Cushing’s syndrome or having an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism).

Read the original article: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/metabolism/WT00006/METHOD=print .

So, hello everyone! How did the first month of the year shape up for you?

Contact me and let me know!

Just wanted to say happy new year everyone I’m sure everyone ate very healthy last night (I know I did – haha!)…if you have goals for this year and you’re not sure how to reach them, contact me today and tell me why. I know you can!

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Here’s a screenshot:

Originally from GTDAgenda.com