Restaurants-Take Out vs Home-Cooked: The Pros and the Cons
Check out some surprising statistics on eating out vs eating at home. American adults spend about $1,200 on fast food per year. US families annually spend approximately $3,000 dining out. About 80% of US citizens […]
How to Enjoy your Summer Parties without Gaining Weight
Are you worried about eating too much at summer parties/events? If so, your concern is valid — studies show that the average American adult may gain almost two pounds a year, with the some of […]
The Skinny on How to Include Sweets into your Weight Loss Plan
Dessert and weight loss: The two don’t have to be mutually exclusive! In fact, if you love sweets, cutting them out altogether could hurt, not help, when it comes to losing weight. Yes, you can […]
Social Events: 4 Keys to Enjoy Dining Out without Unwanted Weight Gain
Going out is a good opportunity to “test out” new strategies you’ve come up with to deal with temptation. Sure, anyone can ‘quit sugar’ or ‘detox’ for a short, finite amount of time, but figuring […]
How Alcohol Sabotages Weight Loss & How to Have your Drink and Lose Weight Too
Going out and being social when you’re trying to get healthier — whether to lose weight or training for a sporting event— is a challenge. Not only is peer pressure real, but there are so […]
How Stress, Immunity and Weight Gain go Hand in Hand
A survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA) found that 3 out of 4 Americans reported experiencing at least one stress symptom each month. Top stressors include acne, headaches, chronic pain, decreased energy/insomnia and appetite changes. […]
Does 100% Fruit Juice Hinder or Promote Weight Loss & Good Health?
Does 100% Fruit juice have too much added sugar? Will drinking 100% Fruit juice cause weight gain? Is 100% Fruit juice one of the reasons behind the obesity epidemic, responsible for heart disease and/or one […]
Strategies to Maintain Your Weight During the Holidays (Part 2 of 2)
Are holiday events difficult for you? Chances are you fall victim to the same traps over and over again. Do you skimp too much on dinner then lose it at the dessert table? Do you […]
Strategies to Maintain Your Weight During the Holidays (Part 1 of 2)
Holiday season has been here technically since October! Have you already gained a pound or two? Smile. Don’t sweat it. Health conscious people everywhere are bracing themselves for another month of solid parties, feasts and […]
5 Simply Tips to Avoid the Holiday Weight Gain….
People tend to over-indulge, and it’s estimated the average person consumes around 3,000 calories on a special day. For many people, that can be two days worth of calories in one. The extra fuel comes […]