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Keeping Your New Year's Resolution to Lose Weight

We’re already into February. Are you among the many who have fallen off the wagon when it comes to New Year’s weight loss resolutions? It’s no wonder really. I mean how many shakes can you slurp until you can’t take it anymore? Do you feel like your taste buds are on strike? Are you ready to taste your food again?

 

According to a recent study published in the American Psychologist, the journal of the American Psychological Association: dieting doesn’t work!

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Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), reviewed 31 long-term studies lasting between 2 to 5 years. UCLA associate professor of psychology and lead author of the study, Traci Mann said:

"You can initially lose 5 to 10 percent of your weight on any number of diets, but then the weight comes back. We found that the majority of people regained all the weight, plus more," she added.

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Since the research proves diets don’t work, it’s time to take a look at what does. Here are a few examples:

·         Portion control

·         Eating fresh fruits and vegetables

·         Look for healthy options when eating out

 

Would you believe me if I said you can eat pizza and STILL meet all of these requirements?

SOLOS Pizza Café, a locally owned pizza company with 3 locations offers something that has been insanely popular: So Lo Calorie Pizzas.

 

These are delicious, crunchy, hot pizzas that are ALL UNDER 500 calories! Each pizza is packed with fresh vegetables, healthy greens and lean meats and cheeses. Take a look:

·         MARGO BIANCO (470 cal) Creamy White Garlic Sauce, Tomato, Oregano, Fresh Basil & Garlic

·         THE ANTONIO (490 cal) Marinara, Chicken, Turkey Pepperoni, Mushroom, Green Pepper, Tomato, Onion, Fresh Basil & Oregano

·         TASTE OF TUSCANY (450 cal) Olive Oil, Grilled Chicken, Asiago, Spinach, Tomato, Onion & Garlic

·         PRIMO PEPPERONI (440 cal) Marinara, Turkey Pepperoni, Mushroom, Onion & Tomato

·         ​WHITE HEN FLORENTINE (490 cal) Creamy White Garlic Sauce, Chicken, Spinach, Onion, Tomato, Fresh Basil & Oregano

It’s time to be healthy and enjoy your food at the same time! Come eat pizza again. You won’t ruin your health goals at SOLOS.

 





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