How to make your holiday healthier and happier! The holidays are truly the most wonderful time of the year. As we spend more time with family and friends — celebrating, eating and drinking more than usual — it’s important to find the balance between having a good time while staying dedicated to your weight loss journey. The truth is, your approach doesn't have to be “all or nothing”. You don’t want to overindulge completely, but you also don’t need to deprive yourself. And you certainly don’t want to take on additional stress, which is why our team at GOLO has put together these tips to hel...

There is no better way of celebrating the holiday season than giving back to your community. If you are looking for ways to make a difference in the lives of others, consider donating healthy food items to your local food bank. By doing so, you can play an essential role in helping to combat food insecurity issues in your community.  Local food banks work tirelessly to serve our communities while providing a growing number of food-insecure families which access to food. These families can be so limited in their resources that they often run out of food. Additionally, limited resources can i...

Our team at GOLO wants to help you feel and look your best. It's going to be 19 days of GOLO-inspired fitness & wellness challenges designed to improve your overall health. Each day will feature a new challenge. These challenges are fun and have 2 different options to choose from. Some challenges may even be a surprise and do not include exercise at all! To make this Fitness Challenge more rewarding, invite a friend, family member or coworker to join you! You can take the challenges together or just keep each other motivated and inspired — the more the merrier!   Day 1 Option 1: 15-m...

Thanksgiving is upon us! It’s such a wonderful time to see family and friends and to try some delicious foods. While it can feel challenging to maintain your weight during the holidays, it can be done without depriving yourself of all the fun. Here are some tips to consider that will help you to enjoy the holiday AND stay dedicated to your wellness journey: Plan ahead  — Do not skip meals in order to prepare for a function. Eat your normal meals, meaning if your function is in the evening, eat breakfast and lunch. This way, you will not arrive starving. Be realistic — Instead of worrying a...

Great-tasting meals start with farm-fresh produce, and now is the perfect time to take advantage of the abundance of seasonal fall fruits and vegetables. With so many fresh and wholesome options to consider, the nutrition experts from The University of Delaware 4-H Program have compiled a shortlist of classic fall fruits and vegetables that should be on your shopping list to have a happy and healthy fall: Apples. Nutrient-dense and filled with vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. Apples are also a heart-healthy fruit that can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.  Broccoli. Gre...

We get a lot of questions about bread here at GOLO. Many people assume that bread is off limits when trying to lose weight but with GOLO, that is simply not the case. As long as you choose the right kind and eat it in the correct serving size along with a complete, balanced meal, bread can be part of your life even while losing weight!

We feel loved and acknowledged when we receive a gift. But what about the precious gift we should be giving to ourselves—the one we take for granted when we are overweight? Our Health. Deanna turned 50 on January 5, 2019. She had a fantastic party with family and friends, and she received all the gifts she wanted and even more—but she was shocked by the photos from her celebration. Behind her smile, she was hiding extra pounds underneath loose-fitting clothes. She suffered from aching arthritis in her knees and arms, too. The photos showed a clear message: “Do something about your health...

Children in costumes aren’t the only thing that will be knocking on your door this Halloween — temptation will be right there with them. You may be wondering how you’re going to avoid it. But, don’t be scared. We have lots of tips to help you enjoy the holiday, while simultaneously staying on track!

Why inches lost are more important than pounds! One of the most common questions we hear in Customer Support is, “I haven’t lost any pounds! I feel so much better, but the scale isn’t moving. Why is this happening?” When we hear this, the answer is always: "Have you lost any inches?” And the answer is almost always YES! When following the GOLO for Life® Plan, most people start to see results sometime within the first 2-4 weeks. Some will lose pounds first, and others will lose inches. It is important to remember that both ways to monitor weight loss are important and that everyone loses wei...

We’re proud to announce a $5,000 donation to NEADS World Class Service Dogs, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers the most comprehensive array of Service Dog programs in the country, including Service Dogs for adults and children with a physical disability.