5 Healthy Brunch Ideas for Mother's Day

5 Healthy Brunch Ideas for Mother’s Day (or Any Day!)

Mother’s Day is a special day each year dedicated to celebrating moms, their love, and their accomplishments. Like with many other holidays, we love to celebrate with food! And that’s where it can get tricky if you’re trying to lose weight. A relaxing breakfast in bed, a beautiful brunch, or a fun family dinner all…

The Low-Carb vs. Low-Fat Diet Debate

The Low-Carb vs. Low-Fat Diet Debate

Low carb? Low fat? Calorie counting? With each new post on social media, people suggest a new diet to lose weight quickly. We mostly hear recommendations for low-carb or low-fat diets while always staying aware of total calories. All of the different advice can be confusing, so here we’ll talk a little about the pros and cons of…

4th of July – The Healthy Way

4th of July – The Healthy Way

Happy (almost) 4th of July! Across the country, we are excitedly anticipating the upcoming weekend’s big parties, exciting games, colorful fireworks, and fun-filled feasts of burgers, hot dogs, chips, and watermelon. This holiday will undoubtedly bring lots of festive activities and delicious food, so we’re here to give you some ideas to help you stick with your healthy routines through it…

Healthy Back-to-School Snacks for Weight Loss

Healthy Back to School Snacks for Weight Loss

Summer’s coming to an end, school’s starting again… but your weight loss journey is still underway! Whether you’re sending the kids back to class or hitting the books yourself, some healthy back-to-school snacks always come in handy. Eating regularly helps us stay satisfied, resist temptation, and avoid over-eating. Moreover, studies show that planning and preparing…

How to Estimate Calories

How to Estimate Calories

We all know that portion control is the key to successful weight loss, but for many of us, estimating how much food is actually on our plate is really hard! Is that ½ cup of yogurt, or is it really ¾ cup? No matter how diligent you are with logging food and exercise in a…