Despite doing all of the right things -- trading those potato chips for a wholesome snack, cooking and preparing your meals at home, and getting regular exercise -- you're still struggling to shed those last 10 or 20 pounds (or more!). And it seems you've been at it for weeks (months, years!) ... Views: 721
With kids heading back to school, parents want their children to get good grades and succeed. One of the best ways to make that happen is to get them to eat right: good nutrition helps them do well, and even excel, in school.
Children who eat well and regularly eat breakfast have higher ... Views: 650
Although you may have put off eating right and exercising all summer, now is a GREAT time to put into action those weight-loss and healthy lifestyle goals.
Why?
Because it's time to get back into a regular routine. Having a routine helps you establish regular times and places to eat, ... Views: 861
For many people, losing weight and keeping it off is an ongoing struggle.
Traditional diets have taught us that to lose weight, we must count calories, fat grams, points or exchanges. Some require that you eat pre-packaged foods or meal replacements. There may be strict meal plans or ... Views: 619
Many of us have made resolutions to make positive changes in our lives, only to find a few months (or weeks!) later we have either given up or not really followed through.
I thought it would be a good idea to expand on a favorite resolution for many people, and that is to exercise. The only ... Views: 1003
A study, from one of the largest and longest running weight loss maintenance trials ever conducted, found that one simple item can DOUBLE a person’s weight loss.*
It's one of the most powerful tools I’ve seen AND is one of the easiest & cheapest to use in helping you lose weight. ... Views: 664
With the temperature rising outside people often like to reach for cold or frozen drinks, like smoothies, shakes and iced or frozen coffee drinks. But these liquids could be a culprit to your weight gain.
When we see the word smoothie we often associate it with healthy. That's not always the ... Views: 627
Though vacation is NOT the time to try to lose weight, you don't have to add an extra notch on your belt either.
Imagine coming home from vacation to find you have NOT gained weight! It is possible and here are some tips to help you:
1) Indulge in Moderation. Don't use vacations as an ... Views: 1177
It seems like almost every day the news media is reporting on some food that's found to be bad for you. One day it's carbs, another day fats, and yet another day meat - I mean, how is a girl supposed to EAT??
Now I must admit that I don't believe there are many "bad" foods (it's all about ... Views: 584
Memorial Day Weekend is the "unofficial" start of summer, and also a time when many people dust off the grill for some serious barbecuing (whoo hoo!).
When we think of BBQ’s we often think of hamburgers and hotdogs. Though I love the occasional burger on the grill, there are so many other ... Views: 1415
You've heard about it before, the so-called French Paradox. Its the term given to the observation that the French eat foods high in fat (some Brie, anyone?), eat chocolate, drink wine, don't hit the gym, and turn their noses up at the mere mention of the word "diet" - yet they have a much lower ... Views: 861
When I lived in France, it was almost a ritual - eat the Sunday afternoon meal, then take a leisurely walk. During the meal itself, conversations between family members and guests would flow back and forth. When dinner was over, the entire family (and any guests) would continue their ... Views: 861