Lose Those Pesky Final Pounds!

Just 17 days ago, you set off of on a mission: to get healthy and get happy. Today, check in, pat yourself on the back for the work you've put in so far and get ready for the week ahead! The Perfectionist Predicament It's one thing to decide to make positive changes to your life. It's another to decide that you're making a change and if you have an off day it's all over. Learn how to combat that common feeling that if you're not perfect it's not worth the effort. Ditch the Diet Deprivation-based, calorie-restricting diets are out; healthy eating habits are in. Registered dietitian Kati Mora advocates eight new ways to approach weight loss in this must-read article. Discover the power of small, sustainable changes and start losing weight smarter. Gail's ''A-ha'' Moment For years Gail used food as a comfort, a way to celebrate and a stress reliever. After a toddler's innocent observation forced her to confront her reality, she finally committed to SparkPeople and a lifestyle change and never looked back. Her journey will inspire you to succeed this week! The Homestretch What is it about finally having the light at the end of the tunnel come into view that makes losing the final few pounds so difficult? Whether your goal was to lose 100 pounds or 20, we consulted four health pros for advice how to reset your mind to avoid this common plateau. Sore vs. Stabbing Pain Are you short of breath or not able to catch your breath? Feeling exhausted or feeling extreme fatigue? If you've been away from the gym for some time, it can be difficult to know the difference. Educate yourself what's normal and body reactions that should raise alarm in this important article. Pain Be Gone? Shop 'Til You Sweat Watch the 20-Second Tutorial! Join the movement by clicking the link below to earn your SparkPoints, or connecting with SparkPeople in one of these other ways: UNSUBSCRIBE © 2017 SparkPeople, Inc. All rights reserved. Terms | Privacy | Manage Emails