5 Most Common Weight Loss Traps

September 7, 2012 by Kymberly Williams-Evans and Alexandra Williams

Fun and Fit interview author and wellness expert Dr. Adam Bordes on Weight Loss Traps & Tips

Do you eat foods that are Famous for something? If so, what? Do you go for Fun food? Functional food?

Our guest, Dr. Adam Bordes, author of “Lighten Up: Daily Strategies to Living a Lighter, Happier, Healthier Life” suggests we consider giving foods a green, yellow, or red light in order to avoid the 5 most common eating traps.

When it comes to exercise, Dr Adam reveals the biggest exercise mistakes. He then makes it easy to remember 3 things to do to meet weight loss and fitness goals. Gotta listen to get to those 3 things though!

Have you fallen into some traps? Do you know how to get out of them and back on track?

First – check out this interview for balance, unbiased, clear advice;
Second – check out the free tips, workouts, reviews, and pointers from the American Council on Exercise (ACE).

Dr. Adam Bordes is the founder of Lighten Up University, former Senior Health Strategist for the American Council on Exercise (ACE), and a speaker. He has provided insight to Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, and universities nationwide. His expertise has allowed him to create effective exercise programs for a wide range of fitness levels and to design educational programs for fitness professionals. Tweet with him at @fitdoctoradam.

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About Kymberly Williams-Evans and Alexandra Williams

Identical twins and fitness pros Kymberly Williams-Evans, MA and Alexandra Williams, MAhave been in the fitness industry since the first aerobics studio opened--with them--on the European continent back when leg warmers and thong leotards were the rage. Their fitness experience spans 3 decades on land, sea, and airwaves.

Kymberly has taught fitness on 4 continents in 4 languages for 30 years to more than 10,000 exercisers. She is former faculty at University California Santa Barbara (UCSB) in the Department of Exercise & Sport Studies. IDEA, the International Association for Health and Fitness Professionals tapped her to serve as the inaugural editor for Fitness Edge, a publication devoted solely to group exercise leaders. Finally she knew enough people in the exercise world that she became a three-time nominee and finalist for IDEA’s Program Director of the Year award.

Kymberly also worked the mind attaining a Master's Degree in English. Her true specialty was conducting business writing seminars and helping professionals communicate more effectively in the business world. From hosting an international fitness TV program to serving as grammar expert on a live show, Kymberly has led, moved and grooved with energy and good grammar for all.

Alexandra has been teaching, presenting and writing about fitness for over 25 years (since she was 7 and 1/2)! Currently on staff in the Exercise Studies Department at UCSB, she is also a contributing editor and writer for IDEA Health and Fitness Association's many publications. As an international presenter, Alexandra enjoyed her honeymoon in Venezuela after judging their national fitness championships.

Alexandra has her advanced degree in counseling, which qualifies her to ask nosy questions of her two teens. Combining her love of words and the microphone, she has also had a successful run as a radio presenter, emcee and comedian. She loves to work, so she also writes for her blog and is a frequent guest contributor to a variety of blogs about business and health.

Kymberly and Alexandra are also the Hosts of Fun and Fit on WomensRadio. Fun and Fit offers answers to audiences’ fitness questions, shares Fun Fit Facts, faces Freak Out Fit Facts head on and helps listeners cut through the hype and fat to reach their fitness goals. Learn, laugh and live it up on your road to health and fitness!