Happy New Year!!

It is estimated that this year, 45% of Americans made a new year’s resolution to lose weight. And, of these people, there are two different approaches to improvement.

1. The crash diet, A.K.A. fad diet, where you could lose a bunch of weight in a short period of time (and then usually put it right back on, plus some).

2. Or, make a lifestyle change and commitment to eating healthy and getting physical exercise, which will cause the weight to come off more slowly but at a commitment level that you can maintain.

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While maintaining a balance between calories in vs. calories out is important for weight management, the TYPES of calories are so often overlooked. A calorie is not just a calorie!! (more…)

Healthy Holiday Eating Tips!

The most wonderful time of the year is back, and that means one thing: notorious holiday parties! Between the office party, family gatherings, religious festivities, and community get-togethers, sticking to a healthy eating plan becomes, well, difficult to say the least!

Coming up on our horizon is Thanksgiving, the intro to the holiday season for most. Knowing that the average Thanksgiving dinner has well over 2000 calories, its no wonder how much of a challenge it can be if you are watching your waistline. The following are some eating tips so that you can still look good and be healthy after the Thanksgiving dinner without having to deprive yourself.

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