How a Low-Carb Diet Can Cause a Yo-Yo Effect

By: Lisa on 10/09/2007 | Comments (0)

Susan Mitchel of the Orlando Sentinal reports that the dieting Yo-Yo effect is common when you follow a lo-carb diet. Why? …it’s not unusual for someone to experience a yo-yo effect following a low-carb diet. The body loses water, muscle and fat during weight loss, especially on a low-carb diet. A very low-carb diet is ...

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Saturday Syndication – First Edition

By: Lisa on 10/07/2007 | Comments (1)

Saturdays are usually the days I try to find some rest, relaxation and otherwise get away from all things work related. I used to be really good about reading the sites I subscribe to in my Bloglines (via RSS feed) on a daily basis – – but, alas.. work gets in the way and I’m ...

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Why I hired a personal trainer

By: Lisa on 10/06/2007 | Comments (2)

Because I’m a total wimp, that’s why! ha! Not really. See, I had a bad year. Not really that bad, all things considered in the grand scheme of things – – but very stressful and somewhat trying – and I let my diet/fitness slip completely! From the end of 2006 until now – – I’ve ...

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10 Ways to Reduce Fat in Your Diet

By: Lisa on 09/23/2007 | Comments (0)

Choose low-fat or skim milk. One cup of whole milk has 8.5 grams of fat and 150 calories. That’s more than 50% of calories from fat. Compare that to one cup of skim milk with .4 grams of fat and 81 calories. If you’re not quite ready for skim milk, try 2% milk with 5 ...

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Orange Roughy in Ginger Sauce

By: Lisa on 01/06/2007 | Comments (0)

We had this for dinner tonight and I just HAD to share – - it was just that good!

Orange Roughy in Ginger Sauce

Back on the Diet Bandwagon

By: Lisa on 01/03/2007 | Comments (0)

Well here we are in the new year – – new years mean new diets, right? It seems that way for me, anyways – – what is it about the post-holiday period that makes me want to hop back on that diet bandwagon? Is it the sinful holiday treats and meals I indulged in for ...

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A Special Christmas Gift just for you from Egg Whites

By: Lisa on 12/07/2006 | Comments (0)

In appreciation of the visitors here to Weigh-In.Net – I’ve arranged a Special “Christmas Gift” just for you from Egg Whites International: 100% Pure Liquid Egg Whites (The Best Protein Known to Man in the Entire World) by Egg Whites International….

Weight Watchers Body Fat/Hydration and Memory Tracker Electronic Scale

By: Lisa on 11/10/2006 | Comments (0)

Instant Savings: Save $10 instantly when you spend $49 or more on select Conair products offered by Amazon.com in Health & Personal Care. Enter code: …

Why You Should Diet

By: Lisa on 10/30/2006 | Comments (0)

Found this funny commercial from the “Drink Milk” campaign. I guess even cavement had weight issues back in the day…

On The Book List: If I’m So Smart….

By: Lisa on 10/23/2006 | Comments (0)

“Since applying the tools I learned in Brooke’s program to my everyday life, I have already released 35 pounds of fat from my body….

Nutrisystem Nourish

By: Lisa on 08/26/2006 | Comments (0)

I recieved an email today about my recent posts about Nutrisystem Nourish and how I’m doing on it. The writer wanted to know my feelings about it, as if I haven’t already raved about the program already?

Motivation and Mindset

By: Lisa on 08/25/2006 | Comments (0)

I started my NutriSystem program on August 3rd. Not even a full month has gone by and I’ve lost 12lbs so far