“Couponing” can make you fat

I know it sounds silly, but it is true. If you start buying just products that you have a coupon for, you will also start increasing your daily calories intake and the consumption of processed, sugary and salty food. Don’t believe me? Well, have you ever seem coupons for produce, cage free eggs, salmon, turkey breast, etc.? I haven’t. But for sure this Sunday I will find lot of them for frozen pizzas and meals, soft drinks, candies and canned food. I know we shouldn’t blame just the coupons. Our bad choices also play a big role every time we gain some extra pounds. Ok, so here is the deal: limit coupon use for products like detergents and toilet paper. Let’s remember that especially next time we have $3 off in a big, fat and sugary gallon of ice cream or in a big and salty potato tips bag. Good luck!

Want to lose weight? Buy a dog.

According to an article published on September issue of Prevention magazine, a 2011 study found that dog owners walk more during the week than nonowers. Of course I have never thought about because I don't have a dog and I am not a big fan of them. But I need to recognize it is so nice a pet can make somebody exercise more and even become healthier. So, here is this Monday's tip: if you want to lose some weight, but don't feel like going to the gym neither doing intense work-outs, buying or adopting a dog is a good start to accomplish a active lifestyle.