“Eating and Drinking” Night Out with the Girls
Here is the familiar sceniero of a night out the girls: Meet at the bar for pre-dinner martinis. Sit down at the dinner table. Bread baskets with amazing spreads are placed in front of you. Multiple bottles of wine appear. “Let’s share appetizers”.… Read More »
Prevent Holiday Weekend Weight Gain
Whether you are heading the Hampton’s, your family BBQ or a friend’s party, chances are that you will be surrounded with food and beverages this holiday weekend. We all deserve a break from working long hours (and from the rain!),… Read More »
Keeping Weight Loss Off (Check out Esther!)
How many of you city girls or guys have lost weight only to regain it and more? We know the stats and they aren’t so good. I’d like to congratulate a city girl who is beating the odds. Remember Esther… Read More »
Check out Martha’s Quotes in Cosmopolitan Magazine
No, CGB is not turning into an advice column for love. But love (or even “like” or lust!) and guys can have a BIG impact on your diet and your weight. I first addressed this issue in a previous post… Read More »
New Years Day: Tips to Deal with the Dreaded Hangover
With New Year’s eve just hours away, I bet many of you may be waking up tomorrow with … the dreaded hangover. The kind where your head is pounding, you can barely open your eyes, your mouth feels like cotton balls,… Read More »
Happy Thanksgiving … and a Few Last Minute Tips
Just wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. And as I have been telling my clients, enjoy your meal…but not too much! Seriously, Thanksgiving is not a day to be on a strict diet. The delicious food served on this day only… Read More »
How to Handle “Eating & Drinking Friends”
We all have them - the friends that trigger excessive eating or drinking (or both!) I call them my “eating and drinking friends”. When the call or text comes in from one of these friends, I know I’m in for a night of potential… Read More »
Beware of Snacks at the Bar
How many of you find your hand wandering towards the bowl of nuts, popcorn, chips, etc. while sitting at your local bar/restaurant? These snacks are usually loaded with calories and fat. And of course salt to make you thirsty which will encourage… Read More »
Esther’s Weight Loss Journey: Progress Report Week 13
So did Esther “end the party” and get off her plateau? Yes she did. Esther reported a 2 pound weight loss this week. She broke her month long plateau of 135 lbs and is down to 133! Total weight loss is… Read More »
Esther’s Weight Loss Journey: The Party is Over!
All of you city girls know how difficult it can be to follow a weight loss diet AND have a social life. Well, Esther has been having a bit too much of a social life. It is difficult to lose… Read More »