Don’t throw in towel on weight loss
SAN FRANCISCO, PRNewswire – If you’re like most Americans, you’re starting the New Year with a last-ditch resolution to lose that extra weight – once and for all. Before resorting to drastic measures (which most likely will fail), check out the latest in weight-loss advice available online at sites like ThirdAge.com. “Dealing with the battle of the bulge is a yearly problem for most of us,” says Ellen Griffin, senior director of the Health Channel at ThirdAge.com.
“You don’t have to throw in the towel. Instead, you can shed those holiday pounds with support from online trainers, classes and chat buddies.”
ThirdAge.com, a Web site tailored to the interests of adults in their 40s and 50s, offers free classes ranging from “Fitness Workout” to “Weight Loss That Works.” There is also a special section on the site where users can ask a nutritionist about their diets or find out what number on the scale is most appropriate for their specific age, height and activity level.
It’s common to gain a few pounds over the holidays, but now you don’t have to look too far to find a tailored weight loss program. ThirdAge has developed its YES(TM) diet especially for men and women in midlife.
It not only leads to steady, long-lasting weight loss but includes “be good to yourself” foods that exert powerful effects on your health, appearance and energy.
According to Griffin, “Studies have shown that exercise is the most effective anti-aging pill ever discovered. We tell our ThirdAgers to dust off the treadmill and get moving. It’s never too late to start exercising.”
To maximize limited workout time and develop a more efficient strength-training routine, Griffin suggests that users look for ways to do the same amount of exercise in less time. ThirdAge.com offers its Workout Wizard program as a springboard to a healthier, more active life.
You still have to do the work, but the Internet will help you find chat buddies, give you guidance and tips on how to make sure you enter 2001 in the best shape possible.
“Exercise is one of the best health investments you can make, and looking toned and in shape has its rewards, too.
If you plan now, you’ll be prepared to ride the holiday wave and maintain your weight,” adds Griffin, who offers the following tips to lighten your new year:To learn more about staying in shape and losing your holiday weight, please visit the health section at www.thirdage.com.