Do you want to lose 10, 30, 50 or more pounds? Have you recently reached your weight loss goal but want to maintain it? Are you willing to dedicate yourself to a healthy lifestyle? Then this blog is for you!
I have lost 118 pounds and have maintained the weight loss for two years. One of the things I have learned during the weight loss process is that it is much easier to reach and maintain your goal weight if you surround yourself with like-minded individuals to support you in the process (whether they be in person or online).
I also have learned that learning as much as possible about healthy living gives you the knowledge and expertise needed to lose weight the “right” way. So this blog includes regular posts, a book list, website list, TV list, video list and book and website of the month. In addition, there is a recipe of the month and product review section. Visitors to Weight Loss Aficionado can just enjoy the site for informational purposes or can comment on posts, ask questions, share resources, their triumphs and pitfalls during the weight loss process.
I am always
looking for low calories desserts to quench my sweet tooth! While doing my
grocery shopping I came across Dr. Oetker mousse light mixes. They taste
amazing, are easy to prepare and are only 50 calories a serving! They come in
four flavors: milk chocolate, dark chocolate, strawberry and vanilla. If you
like your desserts sweet I recommend adding a sugar substitute to suit
your taste. I add 6 packets of equal sweetener to the mix before I blend it.
Yum!! So, if you want to try a satisfying low calorie dessert try Dr. Oetker
mousse light mixes. You can get more
information at http://www.oetker.us/en/product/dessert-mixes/light-mousse
I
love flavored sparkling water. So I usually try any brand I come across. I
happened to be at Walmart the other day and came across the brand Clear
American. I love anything coconut so I tried the pineapple coconut flavor. It
taste amazing- like a Pina Colada without the liquor and without the
calories!It has zero calories, O
caffeine and O sodium and tastes unbelievable.Clear American sparkling water also comes in the following
flavors: raspberry, black cherry,
cranberry grape, white grape, lavender fuji apple, raspberry apple, golden
peach, kiwi strawberry, pomegranate blueberry, mandarin orange, pom blue acai,
key lime and strawberry. So, when you get a chance try Clear American sparkling water!
How smart is your fork? We wager not smart enough. Enter HAPILABS and
the HAPIfork which brings your cutlery kicking and screaming into 2013.
The basic concept is an eating tool that measures three metrics -- how
long you eat for, how long between each mouthful and how many of them
you take. It uses the data to give you feedback on your eating habits
which can be viewed online via a sports-tracking-style
web interface. There is, of course, a brace of companion mobile apps
too for Android and iOS, allowing you to track your eating habits on the
go. The fork has another trick up its sleeve too, which is that when it
thinks you're eating too fast, it'll vibrate when you put it to your
lips to let you know to slow down, cowboy.
The current model has a USB
connection to pipe the info up to the web apps, and there is a
Bluetooth-enabled version on the way. The firm let slip that there was
also a spoon version (which is effectively a different attachment for
same smart innards) in the works. The serious aim here is to get folk to
think about how they eat, and there's a 21-day training plan included
to get you on the right path. If you want to smarten up your dinner set,
it'll cost you $99 for the USB only version which launches in Q2 this
year. The Bluetooth unit comes later in 2014. Take a slow bite on the PR
after the break.
The units themselves feel like weighty travel
utensils at first, but don't feel too light or cheap. The brains of the
machine are hidden inside, and the end cap is where you'll get access to
the USB connection. The handle sheaths are entirely removable for easy
cleaning. There is a feedback light at the end which will go green when
you're good to eat, and go red (as well as vibrate!) should you be
packing the food in too fast. The inclusion of a social gaming element,
as well as the rather more sober element of the online metrics remind
you that, while this might not be the cheapest fork in the world, there
really is every chance it's the happiest.
Check out the CNET video below for more information.
I love apple chips but don't like the fact that many brands have the calories of potato chips! Then I came across "Healthy Snacks Bare Fruit".The only ingredient in the bag is apples! They are only 90 calories for 1.1 ounces and taste amazing! They are organic and come in several different flavors: cinnamon apple, granny apple and fuji apple. So, if your looking for a healthy snack to eat between meals or as a light dessert try Healthy Snacks Bare Fruit! For more information visit http://www.barefruitsnacks.com.
They recently added a Bokwa dance class to my gym. I love trying new physical activities so I went to a class. It is unlike anything I could have imagined.
It is an aerobic medium- high impact class that has moves based on numbers and the letters of the alphabet! At first the concept seemed ridiculous but once you start dancing it is addictive! I definitely worked up a sweat during the class; the intensity was similar to a Zumba class. But, we were all surprised at the end of class when the instructor stated the class we just completed was level 1 and that there are 7 levels! My, what is level 7 like!
"Bokwa® is a new and completely different approach to group exercise that is rapidly spreading across the globe. Bokwa® participants draw letters and numbers with their feet while
performing an energizing and addictive cardio workout routine. Moving
together to today’s most popular music, participants off all ages draw
the Bokwa® L, 3, J, K and dozens of other steps"- bokwafitness .com.
"Bokwa® was developed by international fitness personality Paul Mavi, a
leading Los Angeles based Group Fitness Instructor. Tapping into his
native South African roots as a dancer and musician, he develop Bokwa®
for his own classes over an 8 year period. In early 2012, Paul partnered
with Johann Verheem, a seasoned direct response television and fitness
entrepreneur. Since then, Bokwa® has developed a loyal following across
the globe with certified instructors and participants in dozens of
countries"- bokwafitness.com.
To see Bokwa dance in action watch the video's below.
