“Healthy” Food That Can Pack on the Pounds
You think you’re doing most of the right things when it comes to exercise and diet, so why isn’t the scale budging? One reason could be stealth calories in foods we think are healthy. While they might be legitimately nutritious, some of these calorie-dense foods could be hindering even your best efforts at shedding those extra pounds …
Why Do Men Lose Weight Quicker Than Women?
You and your boyfriend started a weight loss diet on the same day. He has already lost 10 pounds and you’ve only lost 2? That’s not fair – you are working just as hard. Why is it that men tend to lose weight more quickly than women?
10 Tips to Prevent Vacation Weight Gain
August is prime vacation month. You can’t wait for your vacation – visions of lounging poolside with a margarita in hand are floating in your head. However, in the back on your mind, this excitement is dampened by fear of gaining weight while on vacation. All the food … booze … and no gym! The last thing you want to do is to come back from vacation having put back all the weight you worked so hard to get off. A tan body can only hide so much. Is it possible to prevent weight gain while on vacation?
My Lobster Dissection to Calculate Calories
I love lobster! So on my recent vacation to Martha’s Vineyard, I decided I would indulge in a 2 pound lobster. I know that lobster is a great choice to order in a restaurant. However I had always been… Read More »
Is Exercise Making You Hungry?
Do you find yourself ravenous on the days you work out? You may end up eating more calories than what you burned off in your workouts! While your intention may be to lose a few pounds, this increased hunger can… Read More »
Are You Sleep-Deprived and Craving Carbs?
Are you a carb craver? You may be suprised to learn about a common cause of carb cravings … lack of sleep! Read dietetic intern Shabnum Greenfield’s post on sleep deprivation and carb cravings.
BBQ Slimming Tips
Happy 4th of July! I bet a lot of you will be firing up the grill this weekend or heading out to a BBQ. There is nothing tastier than foods fresh off the grill… ribs, burgers, steak. No shocker that… Read More »
Healthy Eating on Road Trips
Many of you will be hitting the road this summer for some much needed vacation time. However long hours in the car, boredom, traffic, screaming children and tempting fast food restaurants can lead to trouble for some of us…bad car snacks… Read More »
Very Low Cal Diets and Your Metabolism
Once again, the scale doesn’t budge, so you cut your calories down … and then down a little more.You may be thinking when finally get these last 10 pounds off, you’ll start eating more again. The problem is that consuming too few calories will have a negative effect on your metabolism and your health. Check out dietetic intern Shabnam Greenfield’s post on this topic.
Girl Scout Cookie Weight Gain
Girl Scout cookies … yum! Who can resist? Thin mints, Do-si-dos, Samoas to name a few. After all they are so tasty AND you are donating to a good cause. So perhaps your fat cells will be a little more forgiving? Not a chance! Watch my video inteview with a city girl who gained 3 pounds from induging in Girl Scout cookies.
