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
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
I hear a lot of excuses from people as to why they can’t lose weight. One of the excuses is “I have a slow metabolism”. You can control your metabolism by how much muscle you have on your body, what you eat, and how often you eat. The more muscle you have on your body
With today’s economy, everyone is buckling down on spending. Why not save on your gas, your money and your calories by bringing your lunch to work. Going out for lunch can be expensive. I met someone for lunch the other day and it cost me $10 for a sandwich and a bottle of water. Not
We’ve all experienced the Snack Attack. That’s when you need a snack and you grab what ever is handy to eat. Most likely it isn’t the healthiest snack. Here are some tips on being prepared when the attack hits: If the snack attack hits you at work, have some healthy snacks in your desk like
Have you ever felt depressed in the winter? Do you find yourself sleeping and eating more? You are not alone. You could be affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression that’s related to changes in season — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. If you’re
If you have healthy food in your fridge, you are more likely to be in the mood to eat it. Plan your meals for the week and shop according to your plan. Fill your fridge with healthy food. Do you buy fruit, only to have it rot in the crisper because you don’t eat it?
How you think affects the way you feel and act. By changing the way you think about food can change how you act about food. Thin people usually don’t think about food and overweight people think about food all the time. I work with clients to think about food as a trade off. If you