Juggling Family (Extended) Over the Holiday Season – While Keeping Your Weight Loss/Health Goals on Track
Are friends and/or family making you fat?? A loaded question question huh! In many families, food is the glue that bonds everyone together. Turning down food or trying to eat less, in many cultures, is […]
I Eat Low-Carb: Weight is Still Not Coming Off
Nutrition, weight loss, exercise, lifestyle changes are not as easy as 1-2-3 and a ‘Google Search’. If it was, we ALL would be at our ideal weight, no medications, no stress, normal BP, No Diabetes, […]
Holiday Spirits – Add the Joy, Not the Pounds!
The holidays can put even the most diligent dieter in worry mode. Afterall, ’tis the season to encounter all your favorite foods — including many that can tip the scale in the wrong direction. So, […]
Sweet Delights & Comfort Foods (Cave into Your Cravings!) – How to Indulge and Avoid the Holiday Weight Gain
We are a good solid month into holiday season. Holiday goodies such as cookies, candy, fruit cake, pies galore Holiday comfort foods such as dressing, casseroles, mac-n-cheese, fried turkey, ham galore Holiday spirits – stay […]
The Day After Thanksgiving…What Happens to Your Body When You Overeat?
Imagine: You’re preparing to go shopping and score all of the deals major stores have to offer. But as your getting dressed (at 3AM) and prepare to hit the streets, you notice something about you […]
Mindful Eating Tips on Thanksgiving Day (Yes, you Can Indulge!)
Who doesn’t want to fully enjoy the Thanksgiving favorites? In most cases, you are eating food you only have on Thanksgiving (or Christmas) That ‘inner Gremlin‘ says: “You won’t have this again until next year […]
Eating sensible while on the Holiday GO….
What is it about the holidays that makes our ‘already’ tight schedule even tighter? Anticipation of family coming to visit? Grocery shopping for those holiday favorites? Eating out more? Spending more time (and money) in […]
How Gratitude Reduces Stress and Improves Your Health…
Are grateful people healthier? Is gratitude the key to stress relief? Research suggests that grateful people may have better sleep, healthier hearts, and fewer aches and pains. Would you like to increase your ability to […]
Ditch the Holiday Forbidden Foods List! (Common Holiday Mistake #4)
Question, have you done your google search for foods to ‘avoid’ and foods ‘recommended’ during the holiday season??? Did that list help you feel “Festive” or “Frustrated”? Doesn’t it sound much better to: Enjoy without […]
5 Tricks for Regulating Halloween Treats: How to Keep Candy At Bay So You Can Maintain Your Weight…
October brings on the calorie-laden chocolate bars and sugary sweets are out in full force. Everyone knows that Halloween candy calories add up quickly, but it can be a real challenge to avoid Halloween candy […]