Problems at the NYC Chocolate Food Show
What were you doing this past Sunday – watching the marathon or stuffing your face with chocolate for 6 hours at the New York Chocolate Show? Being the chocoholic that I am, I think I know which choice I’d make! … Read More »
Curb Cravings with Gum
A city girl chomping on gum is not the most attractive sight. But what if gum chomping enabled this city girl to stay trim? Hmm… then perhaps it wouldn’t be such a bad idea after all! I’m sure most of you have heard… Read More »
Can She Meet Her Weight Loss Goal in 3 Weeks?
A plea for help! I received an email from a CBG reader who has regained some of the weight she lost and is seeking our help in losing weight before having to put on her bikini for an Aruba vacation…… Read More »
Halloween Candy: Don’t Get “Tricked”!
Halloween is a sugar addicts worst nightmare! You know it’s that time of the year when stores stock up on candy corn, tootsie rolls and other tempting snack size candy bars. Little packs of M&M’s, Snickers, Sour Patch Kids - how cute! They’re so small –… Read More »
Are Heart Healthy Fats Slowing Your Weight Loss?
Do you use olive oil on your salad? Sautee your veggies in olive oil? In restaurants, do you dip your “crust of bread” in olive oil? Snack on nuts? Add avocado to your salad? If you’ve answered yes to several… Read More »
The “Gelfite Fish Diet”?
When it comes to dieting, there is always another plan or food being touted as the latest and greatest new way for reducing weight. So I put this out to you: have you ever thought about Gefilte Fish? Not likely.… Read More »
“Back to School” with Your Eating and Exercise
When you think of summer, what do you think of? Here are some of the things that come to my mind … vacations, BBQs, rooftop parties, weekends in the Hamptons or Jersey Shore, margueritas poolside, burgers on the grill –… Read More »
Does Eating Late at Night Add Weight?
Are you a late night snacker? Eat your dinner at 10 pm? Having trouble losing weight despite watching your caloric intake? If so, it may have something to do with the time that you eat. In the past, when it… Read More »
Stress and Your Weight
Does stress lead to belly fat? We’ve all heard the commercials, but can stress really lead to weight gain? The answer is yes! I wrote this post in response to a question from a CGB reader. Question from Greg: I… Read More »
Sandwich Slimming Tips
What do you grab for lunch? Chances are it is some type of sandwich. Sandwiches are convenient, relatively inexpensive (unless you get it from a gourmet sandwich shop in which case you’ll pay $8!), can be eaten quickly (versus a salad… Read More »




