I recently had an enlightening moment at the Vet with my beagle. I was looking into boarding my dog at this clinic as my current (and now former) vet did not offer this service. We are going on a trip during our Spring Break and we wanted the four legged beast to receive the best of care. We were discussing the weight problem my poor baby suffers from and what exactly to do about it. He has been on a strict diet for 2 ½ of his 3 years of age.

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There has been a discussion in the forums lately about diet pills. And I was wondering, are diet pills ever really a good idea? We look for the magic solution to our weight problems and no price is too high if we can find it in a bottle. But what are we really paying? Is the price of our health worth the risk that it just may help a little bit?

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One of the biggest complaints from dieters is when they learn that they must increase their water intake in order to lose weight. It is perhaps one of the biggest challenges that they face while dieting. So how do you get all of that great water in each and every day?

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There are many people that wonder how quickly they can lose the weight they want or need to lose. It is understandable that when we have come to the point that we are ready to lose the weight, we want it gone. Yesterday isn’t soon enough to have it gone. So we look at crash diets and any method to take the weight off as fast as we can.

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As promised, I am addressing the issue of water weight. Many of you have asked what it is exactly and why is it the first thing I lose on a diet? I thought these were some great questions, and so I’ve done a little homework for you. While there were several references to water weight, there wasn’t an overwhelming amount of information about why we lose it first. I hope that what I have found will help you to understand it just a little better.

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While visiting the forums today, I came across a couple of interesting conversations that I thought I would comment on. The first was on the different diets that are out there. With so many options it can indeed feel overwhelming when making your choices for a diet. The important thing is that you do a little homework and find out about the diets before you decide on one. Then when you have decided on a diet, study, study, study. It takes time to learn all of the ins and outs of the program you decide to follow. Be patient and willing to learn.

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Did you know that we have a weight loss forum here at Weight Reduction Coach? There have been a few posts on the boards lately and I thought it might be more fun if we all got involved. It is a great place to share your dieting triumphs and frustrations. You will find support with your peers as you finds ways to fight the battle of the bulge.

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So the Easter Bunny came and left a pile of chocolate bunnies and eggs at least as big as your car. You know you really shouldn’t eat it all, but what are you going to do with it? You have a choice. You can sabotage your diet for the next few weeks or you can take control NOW.

• Save out your very favorite pieces. Then savor them over the next few days, while figuring in the calories and either eating that much less or exercising that much more. This is one way to have your chocolate and eat it too. And you won’t be upset when the scale moves in the wrong direction.

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Ok, Easter will be here tomorrow. The nefarious bunny will have left all kinds of treats behind. Chocolate eggs and bunnies are sure to surround you everywhere you look. Jellybeans galore. Sugar, sugar, and more sugar. What is a dieter to do?

Take a deep breath. You CAN do this. You have the power to make the decision to either give in or resist. It may be hard, but it will be worth it.

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This Sunday, thousands of people will participate in an annual tradition of Easter Brunch. This is a time of family togetherness and good food. But just because you are on a diet, doesn’t mean that you can’t eat or participate in the festivities. You just need to be a little bit creative.

If you are eating out, this is a perfect opportunity to put into practice the steps we discussed back around Valentine’s Day. Or perhaps you are participating in a potluck brunch, or buffet. The principles are the same; it’s just another holiday to practice making smart choices. With all of this practice you are getting, you will be more than ready to take on the Thanksgiving and Christmas season when they finally arrive later this year. Make your Easter Brunch work FOR you, not against you.

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