I know you’re all thinking about next year’s goals. If weight loss is one of them, set your ultimate goal and then set smaller achievable goals along the way. Find an event (a wedding or a trip) and set a goal you can work towards accomplishing for that event and it will keep you motivated to
Ever get moody or depressed? Have mood swings for no reason? What you eat as well as your exercise workout can help. There are nutrients in foods that may have a beneficial effect on the brain chemicals that are responsible for your mood. Researcher’s believe tryptophan, an essential amino acid, may play a role in
There is a good chance you will be shopping at a mall in the near future. Shopping always makes me hungry; but what to choose at the food court that won’t mess up your diet? Here are a few tips for making wise choices at the food court: 1. The best thing to do
Fruits and vegetables are the nutritional powerhouses of your diet. They are full of vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytochemicals that may protect against cancer, heart disease, stroke and other health problems. Not only are the fresh fruits and vegetables more expensive, sometimes the pickings are slim in the produce aisle. Should you choose frozen
Enjoy spending time with your family this Thanksgiving weekend and make it an active one. Go for a long hike. Get some fresh air while you can. If the weather is not cooperating, play Nintendo Wii together. The bowling game is fun and active across all generations. Or break out some of the exercise videos
You may feel like you are going nuts over the holidays and I can guarantee you will see a lot of nuts. Nuts are real easy to put out for guests during the holidays and a lot of holiday recipes call for nuts. Nuts are a great source of protein. I’ll make you aware of
Most of us will indulge in a big Thanksgiving meal on the 23rd of November this year. The choices you make will determine how many calories you ingest. The typical Thanksgiving meal on the right contains 3,710 calories. The Thanksgiving meal on the left is only 930 calories. You can still enjoy a Thanksgiving meal and
Everyone knows that the holiday season can wreak havoc on your waistline; most Americans experience serious weight gain between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. However, it’s not just because delicious goodies are accessible at every turn. Holiday stress also drives people to eat. Here’s some advice on how to keep your sanity while doing typical
When walking through the grocery store aisle you are constantly seeing food packages that say “Low Fat” or “Light”. What exactly does it mean when something is low fat? The Food & Drug Administration does have guidelines to define what you can call “Low Fat” or “Light”. You may be surprised at what we found
Halloween is often when the dieting downfall begins. Denying yourself sweets isn’t the answer. Making smart choices is. I recommend to my clients to buy the candy on Halloween day. This way there won’t be candy in the house to tempt you. It may also be a reduced price by then. When you do buy candy I always