The Fitness Magazine: 5 Ways to Maximize Weight-Loss Success

Sunday, April 14, 2019

5 Ways to Maximize Weight-Loss Success

"Once you set your goal, write it down and carve out time in your schedule to work on it. Committing to spending time on your goal will help you achieve it."— Edward R. Laskowski, M.D.

Healthy Habits

Adopt these 5 healthy habits

Do you need a little extra motivation for your weight-loss efforts? Learn about the Bonus 5 Habits and see how you can incorporate them into your daily lifestyle. These extra efforts — such as keeping activity records and eating more "real" food — will keep you accountable and feeling great in the process. Read on to see how you can set yourself up for success by adopting these healthy habits.

Maximize weight loss with these tips »

Meatless Meal
Butternut squash salad
You won't even miss the meat with this flavorful (and super easy) recipe that requires just a handful of ingredients. The sweetness of roasted butternut squash will be a treat for your taste buds, and you'll get a healthy dose of vitamins A and C, calcium, and potassium. Read on to find out how to make this dish, plus four more meatless meals, to add to your meal planning rotation.

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Today's Fitness Tip
Post-workout cool-down
After each exercise session, cool down for five to 10 minutes. Stretch your calf muscles, upper thighs, hamstrings, lower back and chest. This post-workout stretch allows your heart rate and muscles to recover and return to normal.