Can’t you just write me a meal plan? “Can’t you just write me a meal plan?” asked my client today. I responded with, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” If you’re anything like me, you can’t stand meal plans.…
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“Fall” into weight loss The end of beach weather should not mean an end to any weight loss and physical fitness efforts. Fall is actually the perfect time to re-evaluate annual weight loss goals before the hectic winter holidays. By combining portion control, calorie reduction, sugar-free foods and beverages with regular exercise, you can lose…
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We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But what if eating breakfast makes you HUNGRIER than if you ate nothing? You try to do the right thing and pour yourself a bowl of healthy cereal topped with a banana but an hour later you are ravenous! Why does eating…
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Lose Weight Without Losing Your Social Life I have a work lunch this week, a friend’s birthday party this weekend…there’s always something. How do I keep my social life from wrecking my healthy-eating goals? It’s not easy to have a social life while you are trying to lose weight. Not only is it hard to…
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It’s hard to stick to a healthy diet when all you can think about are high-carb foods to snack on all day. To help you out, here are three ways to cut carb cravings from your daily routine. Have a better option handy: The downfall for many good diet intentions is often behind the cabinet…
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Diet Myths Debunked Eating wheat free, skipping meat and avoiding dairy are not necessarily good for you. Below are 5 “diets” that I have investigated. Is your so called smart diet actually a problem? Before you take another bite, see what a huge difference the right plan can make. The Gluten Free Diet The Myth:…
DetailsCheat Day… YAY OR NAY?? One of the first questions people ask me when they begin changing their nutrition habits is “When do I get to eat my favorite food again, when do I get a cheat day?” It’s as if they’re planning on how to fit junk food into their nutrition plan before they…
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Are You Making These Breakfast Mistakes? We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and studies have shown that this is not a myth. Those who skip breakfast tend to eat more calories throughout the day and may be more likely to be overweight or gain weight than those…
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Spot Reduction Definition: noun 1. the usually futile effort to exercise one part of the body, as the thighs, in hopes of reducing the amount of fat stored in that area. (Dictionary.com) “If I want to lose my belly fat, I have to do more sit-ups.” Oh, how much easier my life would be if…
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Fad Diets – False Promises and Magic Bullets Many people turn to fad diets either in desperation or looking for a quick-fix to their weight loss problems. In this article I’ll show you why the only “diet” you need is a lifestyle change and why fad diets in general are counter-productive. Take a look! Why…
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