Ready to make some changes in your eating? Unfortunately, we’ve gotten in the habit of quick fixes and fad diets. Instead, I suggest taking it a step at a time, to create a lifestyle of healthy eating. Here are 10 ways […]
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7 Reasons Why You’re Not Losing Fat
Has your fat loss stalled? It happens! While on a quest to lose fat, there will be times when it feels like nothing is changing. You’re putting forth the work, but you’re not seeing the fruits of your labor. There […]
5 Lunch Options You Think Are Healthy (But Are Probably Expanding Your Waistline)
Are you among the millions of Americans who dine out for lunch? Purchasing lunch on the go is quick and convenient. And restaurants have expanded their menus to include more healthy options, so healthy choices are readily available. But, you […]
Body Fat Percentage, Not BMI
Last week, I discussed the reasons why I prefer to use body fat percentage instead of body mass index (BMI) as a measure of health. The body mass index calculates the ratio between your weight and your height to place […]
Increasing Your Fruit & Veggie Intake
How many fruits and vegetables do you normally eat each day? The average person only eats two servings a day, which is less than half of the recommended amount. By now, we all know that fruit and vegetable intake is […]
Sugar By Any Other Name (Is Still Added Sugar)
When I was young, it seemed so innocent. I would sit down for my morning cereal, complete with a couple teaspoons of this fine powder sprinkled on top. It didn’t matter that the cereal was already sweet. I’d head to […]
8 Reasons to Limit Highly Processed Foods
What’s the big deal? On the road to cleaning up your eating habits, you are bound to hear “limit processed foods.” But what’s so bad about processed foods in the first place? Can they really be that harmful? First, let’s […]
How Often Should You Splurge?
If you don’t know anything else about me, one of the first things you will learn is how much I love chocolate. I love it so much that I have designated one day a week to enjoy my indulgence. In […]