Rant on Writing and Life for Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Question: Please share with me any exercises to strengthen my knees. Do I have to wait until I lose more weight? Expert Answer: The best thing you can do is develop strength around your knees without putting a lot of pressure on them. This means your quadriceps, hamstrings and hips. Here are a... Sign in to see full entry.

Add Snacks to Subtract Pounds While some dieters happily accept when someone suggests a snack, others feel pangs of guilt when a nibble is merely suggested. However, there is nothing inherently wrong with a bite between meals. In fact, snacking might be the missing ingredient that will help you... Sign in to see full entry.

Torso Stretch Starting Position This exercise is performed in a seated position with the legs crossed or in the butterfly position. Action Clasp hands together and slowly raise them above your head towards the ceiling. Reach as high as you can while inhaling deeply and hold for 20-30 seconds. Bring... Sign in to see full entry.

Question: How do I know if I've reached a plateau? What can I do to jump start my weight loss again? Expert Answer: If you've been exercising and cutting calories for several weeks, and you're no longer seeing the same results that you experienced in the beginning, then you've probably hit a... Sign in to see full entry.