Super Bowl Sunday Food/BoozeTips
Chances are that most of you are gearing up for the big game this Sunday. Go Giants! And of course, beer and snacks go along with watching football. Read on to learn tips to moderate your intake this day. You can easily consume over… Read More »
What Does a Nutritionist Order for Take-Out?
Being the typical New Yorker, my kitchen doesn’t get much action! I work long hours like most other people and the last thing I want to do when I get home at 9 pm is cook. So I frequently end… Read More »
Do You Keep Looking in the Refrigerator?
Do you find yourself frequently getting up to look in the refrigerator or kitchen cabinets … even though you know you keep minimal food in your apartment? Not only are these kitchen visits distracting, but they can also promote weight gain. I find… Read More »
Tips to Feel Better During Fasting on Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur is a very spiritual time that focuses on atonement and asking for forgiveness. It is a time when we are forced to set aside our individual or personal concerns and focus on the bigger picture of life. One… Read More »
Did You Have a “Hurricane Food Frenzy”?
Did the recent threat of the hurricane send any of you into a food frenzy? If so, you aren’t alone! I’ve still been hearing stories from my friends, clients and co-workers about how Hurricane Irene sent them into a food frenzy. Sitting at home … waiting for the storm to hit. Not much else to do besides eat and drink! Many people experienced out of control feelings with their eating and are just starting to get back on track.
Waiting Too Long to Eat Leads to Trouble
We’ve all had those days where you go nonstop for hours without a minute to eat. You may not even feel hungry. But then later on, the floodgates open and you can’t stop eating. Nothing seems to quell your hunger! Learn some tips on how to deal with this.
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?
Shelf Life of Food: When to Toss or Keep
Ever wonder if those canned items in your pantry have past their prime? Or when is it time to toss leftover Chinese food? Here are the basic guidelines on when to keep and when to toss written by nutritionist Toby Amidor, RD
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.
Help with Breaking Weight Loss Plateau
I recently got an email from a CGB reader asking for help in breaking her weight loss plateau. She is not alone – I bet many of you are experiencing the same frustration. You’re diligent with your eating and exercise plan and see great results initially. However after a period of time, the scale doesn’t budge. Read on for tips on how to break your weight loss plateau.
