Newswise — As the holiday season comes to a close and the champagne glasses and party trays are put away for next year, many people are finding the high-calorie foods and beverages of the holiday season have had a serious impact on their waistlines.
"The good news about holiday weight gain is most people only gain one to two pounds during the season. However, for many, the additional pounds are never lost and those pounds can really add up over a couple of years," says Beth Hubrich, RD, with the Calorie Control Council.
In fact, the Council's 2007 consumer survey indicates 95 million Americans consider dieting a "constant concern." With so many Americans concerned about dieting it is no surprise that many are looking to technology and the Internet for tools to use in their battle of the bulge.
"CaloriesCount.com: Healthy Eating and Exercise for Life" is a popular Web site dedicated to educating and assisting people to achieve a healthy weight, primarily through a balanced diet incorporating their favorite foods and appropriate physical activity. The site promises no gimmicks, no quick fixes, no miracle obesity cures. Instead, CaloriesCount.com is focused on tried and true sensible methods of weight control that help people lose weight and keep it off, helping people learn how to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Members of CaloriesCount.com have access to a personalized diet assessment, calorie calculator, food diary, exercise calculator, recipes and meal plans, message boards, newsletters and more.
"The food diary and nutritional information provided at CaloriesCount has been invaluable to me in my weight loss journey and more recently, in maintaining my new healthy lifestyle. I log in every single day to record my calories, and it helps me stay focused and honest about what I'm putting in my body. CaloriesCount keeps me accountable for my actions, and is a necessary part of my lifestyle!" says Sarah, who shed nearly 60 pounds through CaloriesCount.com.
While the ritual of the New Year weight loss resolution is not likely to go the way of last year's fruitcake, starting the New Year's with tools like CaloriesCount.com is a sensible way for dieters to start the journey of successful weight loss. For more information visit http://www.CaloriesCount.com.
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