Summer barbecues are upon us. What kind of hamburger are you going to serve? It’s time to get creative and grill an alternative burger. Forget the normal beef hamburger and work on making healthier burgers for you, your family and your guests. Health magazine this month has an article called “A Better Burger“. It is
Workplace Wellness Programs are becoming very popular across the country. These programs not only benefit the employer’s bottom line, but the employee’s health and productivity. Healthy employees are happier and more productive. Workplace Wellness Programs track data and can show the return on your investment. A 2003 evaluation of one large U.S. employer found that
It takes discipline to train for the Boston Marathon. It is the same discipline needed to achieve your weight loss goals. When you’re training for a marathon you need to run consistently and follow your training program. It isn’t much different when you are on a program to lose weight. Consistent discipline to do what
Do you get a better workout when you are running outside versus running inside on the treadmill? Well, that depends… The newer treadmills have a lot of bells & whistles that if you take advantage of can give you a great workout. Some even emulate running outside. Running on the treadmill gives you the same
Sometimes all it takes to accomplish something is to change one thing. If you make one small change in your daily habits you can lose up to 26lbs in a year. Using the chart below you can see that by drinking one can of Coke a day you will gain 15lbs in a year. You
Most people find that eating out can ruin their diet. In most cases this is true, but there are ways to minimize weight gain and actually lose weight when you eat out while on your diet. Here are some Do’s for eating out: First of all, research before you go out. If you can choose
Are you on an airplane a lot? More and more people are traveling for work and vacations and many are traveling to the Far East. I have a client who travels to Singapore every few months. This puts him on an airplane for 12 – 14 hours. That is a lot of sitting at one
Does your New Year’s Weight Loss Resolution need to be rescued? This is how you can use CPR to rescue it. I’ll give you the 411 before you need to call 911. Did you start out the year determined to exercise and eat right, only to find yourself slacking off by the beginning of
Wedding season is soon upon us and you may be mother of the bride, attending one wedding or many weddings this year. Whether you’re standing in line to catch the bouquet or standing in line at the buffet, keep in mind that you can still have fun without over doing it. Stay focused on your
The truth is out. Studies continue to show that exercise boosts immune system function, improves mood, enhances mobility, sharpens mental skills and can extend your life. For older people, the benefits of moderate exercise can be dramatic. Doctors have found that regular exercise can be a powerful tool to help manage a chronic illness like