Common Question from Spokane: Is it possible to lose weight to fast?

Spokane has many good personal trainers that have helped so many people lose weight and meet personal goals. The first step in losing weight is setting a goal that you can or want to reach. In my opinion it is good to start out with an ultimate goal and many small goals or rather milestones. I think this is good way to start because sometimes it can be rather discouraging if you have not achieved a goal in a certain amount of time. Once you do have your milestones and goals set you are ready to embark on this journey. So the question now is with so many lose weight quick programs out there that claim to shed the weight fast, is it possible to lose weight to fast?

The Health Factor…

A good personal trainer and your doctor in Spokane can determine if you are healthy enough for exercise.  It is my own opinion that good old fashion exercise and a healthy diet is the best way to lose weight.…

A Tub of Popcorn

Who doesn’t love a tub of popcorn and a soda at the Spokane movies?  I know I do.  I consider it part of the whole movie-going experience!   Often I chose to bring my own popcorn from home — without salt and butter - to avoid the extra calories and fat.   But even when watching a movie at home, popcorn is part of my plan.   Now dentists are reporting that popcorn is bad for your teeth!  Say is isn’t so!

Here’s Why Dentists Are Saying Popcorn Isn’t Good:

• Popcorn is the number one cause of  tooth fracture.
• Kernals can get lodged in between teeth.
• Hulls can get jammed under the gum, irritating tissue and leading to  infection.
• Sharp bits can scrape and irritate your tongue.
• Rough edges can damage expensive cosmetic restorations.

A Whole Lot of Popcorn

It’s reported that Americans consume 54 quarts of popcorn per year per person.  That’s a lot of the buttery-smelling treat!  I don’t know that I’m ready to give up my popcorn just yet.   Perhaps I will chew a little slower, thus…

Packing a healthy Spokane school lunch for your child can be tricky.  Many of us have picky eaters, kids who will only eat foods of a particular color, and kids who won’t touch a fruit or vegetable.  High schoolers would rather purchase junk food from vending machines than enjoy a packed lunch from home.   Moms and dads struggle to get healthy food into their children on a daily basis.   Breakfast tends to be rushed  and dinner is difficult with family members often dashing off to different activities.  Lunch can be the perfect time to get  needed nutrients into our children.

Preschool/Elementary

When my daughter was a toddler I packed a lunch for her to take to the child care center at the health club.   Apple slices, crackers, cubes of  cheese, a juice box, and a small cookie were the norm.   One day a child care worker told me  that my daughter had ”the nicest lunch of all the children”.     I had to admit it  looked good to me too. ( Add a glass of wine and crackers and cheese…