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…
The holidays are hectic. Between celebrations, family visits, final exams, shopping, and travel, it seems like everyone, at every stage of life, is overly busy. The end-of-year craze can be charming, but it also affects your hard-earned healthy lifestyle and home-cooked meal routine. So, if you’re struggling to get an easy, healthy meal on the…
It’s almost New Year’s Eve, so you may be thinking about some resolutions… or reflecting on past years’ resolutions. One of the most common changes people hope for is improving their eating habits. Unfortunately, this healthy resolution – like most others – is often abandoned after a few weeks or months. The main reason we…
Happy (almost) 4th of July! Most of us head outside with family and friends to celebrate America’s birthday. Whether you’re planning a trip to the pool, lake, park, or a friend’s backyard, chances are that food and drinks will be a big part of the celebration. So, how can you enjoy the festivities while still…
It’s no great secret: you lose weight when you eat less sugar. Everyone from your grandma to your 8-year-old son understands that laying off the soda, cookies, cakes, candy, and donuts encourages weight loss, but that’s not the only reason to take it easy on sugar. During your weight loss journey, you’ll be working to…
You’ve heard it before and we’ll say it again: between-meal snacking can make or break your diet. It’s healthy and productive to reach for a snack to ease hunger pains or boost energy. However, snacking motivated by non-physical factors like place, routine, emotion or social environment may prove less beneficial. Constant snacking can be problematic…