Years ago, Rachael Ray had a tv show on the Food Network called Week in a Day. In the course of 60 (tv) minutes, she would show you how to make 5 different meals for your family and how to reheat and serve them each night. … Read More
15 Hidden Sources of Added Sugar
According to the CDC, sugar-sweetened beverages, ice cream, candy, cakes, cookies and sweetened pastries are the leading sources of added sugar in the American diet. BUT, there are dozens of foods and products with hidden sources of added sugars that might not be so obvious. … Read More
6 Solutions for Your Afternoon Sugar Cravings
“Sugar is as addictive as heroin,” some claim.
There are many theories as to the cause of sugar cravings- reward pathways, hormonal changes, adrenal fatigue, nutrient deficiencies, maybe even allergies and more. While some of the reasons appear to be complex and unclear, I think everyone can agree- we don’t like them!… Read More
Is Walking REALLY Good Enough?
Walking is man’s best medicine. — Hippocrates
Over 2000 years ago, a Greek physician claimed that walking (and food) were the best types of medicine for man. He believed the secret to staying healthy hung on these 2 things. Just 200 years ago, Thomas Jefferson proclaimed walking as the “best possible exercise.” … Read More
4 Highly Effective Habits of Those Who Lost Weight and Kept It Off
Diets are obsolete, right? We know that they just don’t work long-term. Yet, we continue to be fed messages that indicate that specially designed meal plans, diet phases, rules, and guidelines will get us results!
If you are one of millions that are trying to lose weight, trim up or reduce body fat, it’s natural for ears to perk when someone claims there is a plan that will get you where you want to go.… Read More
How Often Should You Step on the Scale?
“In two decades I’ve lost a total of 789 pounds. I should be hanging from a charm bracelet.” ― Erma Bombeck
For many, weighing brings moments of delight OR torture…
It really doesn’t matter how big, small, short or tall, you don’t have to be overweight to have a love-hate relationship with the bathroom scale.… Read More