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
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. And it does. Plenty! We were hit with one snow storm after another these past years and you had to get out and shove. Did you feel your back and abs after shoveling? The act of shoveling snow not only works your upper and lower back,
We may not all be CEO’s but you can get in touch with your business brain and use the SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) strategy to be successful at losing weight. Using it will make you more aware of how you can succeed. Strengths – Identify your strengths. What is one of your positive
If you are going to be attending those holiday parties, make sure you dance the night away or better yet dance the calories away. Dancing is a great way to burn calories. The popular show “Dancing with the Stars” is proof of that. Joey Fatone of NSync lost six pounds the first two weeks and
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
A client asked me one day “How much of weight loss is exercise versus diet?” My answer is 50% exercise and 50% diet. I see many people who exercise every day yet struggle with their weight. Is that you? The problem then is you do not have your eating under control or are not aware
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
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
You have been on a roll and have been exercising every day and then you come down with a cold. Should you be exercising? There is no doubt when you aren’t feeling well you don’t feel like exercising, but if you exercise regularly you will feel worse if you don’t. The general rule is to
You might be a little surprised to learn that avocados work really well when cooked or baked and they are especially nice in these fries coated with the crispy panko bread crumbs! Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ingredients: 2 large avocados, sliced salt, pepper and cayenne to taste 1/2