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Weight loss tips. Success one day at a time

September 9, 2009

One simple tip, every day to keep you on track in your quest for weight loss and physical fitness. You can do this!

While many of us try for quick weight loss; in the long run we know know that losing weight and good health is a life-style, not a quick fix.

Let’s go through attaining this together, to make life better, because we’re sharing the goal. To optimal health through a fit body and an appropriate weight!

Today’s tip - Skip the elevator and escalator. Use the stairs!

When you use your own energy to propel your body in movement, you are using calories! More calories out than in equals weight loss. Additionally, lifting your legs up stairs will firm and strengthen your hips and butt.

Want a curvy, firm behind while also using calories? Walk up stairs!

Follow this series of articles of success tips. Go to: September 7,  and September 8

About the author: Stephanie Atwood, M.A. AAAI/ISM is a Nutrition Consultant and Certified Personal Trainer. She writes about fitness and good health, focusing on women. Atwood founded the walking and running club called The WOW Team to encourage all women to include activity in their daily lives. Atwood hosts the blog at http://gowowteam.com and workout sites at http://meetup.com/gowowteam Contact her at excessfataway@gmail.com or Stephanie@AskAboutRunning.com

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Coach Stephanie has been involved in the fitness business for more than 3 decades as a coach and an athlete. Since 2003 her focus has been to bring out the Athlete Within all women through running, walking, and the outdoors. ...

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