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Bob Pressley replied to the discussion Can you be both fit and fat at the same time? Apr 29

Bob Pressley replied to the discussion Does the struggle to lose weight ever end? Apr 28

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About me: I graduated with a degree in Health Promotion & Wellness/Exercise Science, but never applied it very much as I was frustrated with the industry. I felt as though the entire world of health/fitness was an infomercial. I have applied my knowledge and shared my ongoing learnings with many. I enjoy working with people that want to learn and understand the proper techniques and information directly related to weight loss & exercise. On the creative side I have constructed a small studio in my basement where I create glass beads using lampworking skills. I was mesmerized by the glass blowers of Murano Italy and wanted to create with glass. I enjoy creating beads that I use within my handcrafted jewelry...

My motivations for joining WEGO Health: To expand my professional community, To connect with other leaders in my condition-specific community, To connect with other Opinion Leaders in the health community, To have access to WEGO Health's professional seminars

Nonprofit or other organization 1 I recommend: Alzheimers Association

Book I recommend the most: Mindless Eating

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Is the weekend killing your diet?

Most of us look forward to the weekend and the count-down to Friday afternoon. Many also look forward to that "treat" because they've been "good" all week. The weekend "treat" is certainly OK and deserved in moderation, however the "treat" should NOT last an entire weekend. Many times we feel like the entire weekend is a time to break away from our weekly routine of proper nutrition and the daily regimen. We all want a "treat" and we should certainly allow that in moderation and within a certai… Continue

Posted on April 13th, 2008 at 11:01am — 3 Comments (Add)

The mental side of dieting

What is the biggest factor in a successful diet or weight loss program? You may think it depends on what you consider a diet to be. You may think it depends on your weight loss goals. You may even think it depends on your knowledge of nutrition and or exercise. Irregardless of your overall dieting/weight loss goals or nutritional/exercise knowledge your mental state is the most crucial part in accomplishing them. If you were going to "beat" a lie detector test (not that I condone that a… Continue