Title : Burn the Fat, Keep it Off
Source : Yahoo! Health Author : Debbie Rocker Date : October 7, 2008 |
Picture Source : Wikipedia.org |
Burn the Fat, Keep it Off
Excerpt :
We often discuss ways to burn off excess fat and calories, but what we do to take off weight is only a small part of the equation – keeping it off needs
just as much attention, probably more. Why can’t we keep it off?
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Talking points
What are the six tips the author offers for losing weight and keeping it off?
Do you agree with her suggestions? Have you tried them before?
Have you ever had trouble losing weight, or achieving some other personal goal?
What makes it difficult for people to keep good eating and exercise habits?
Do you believe that you are “your own worst enemy” when it comes to achieving goals?
How can you become “your own champion?”
How can people overcome the psychological hurdles that prevent them from accomplishing difficult tasks?
If your friend had a hard time losing weight, how would you advise him or her?
Vocabulary from this article :
calories
excess drastic(ally) cycle assess sustain willingness desperate(ly) backlash realistic deliberate (re)lapse equation engage overeat(ing) champion setback |
Expressions
in session concerted effort for the long |