You see it at nearly every restaurant. Sitting in the middle of the table, mixed in with the sugar packets. Sometimes it's a little pink packet, other times it's blue. The zero-calorie sweeteners. They're tempting to use and seem like a weight loss dream a way to satisfy your sweet tooth and stick to your weight loss plan. Not to burst your bubble, but it may be too good to be true....
You've been hearing it for years: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. The reason: It's true. Make the first few minutes of the day your secret weight loss weapon, and watch hunger and cravings disappear along with those extra pounds!...
It’s easy to sit on the couch and finish an entire box of chocolates in one sitting. Staring at an empty box of chocolates, you start beating yourself up for throwing your weight loss plan down the toilet. We’ve all been there, but healthy desserts do exist, and there are ways to lighten up your favorite baked goods and still satisfy your sweet tooth....
Our mothers have been drilling it into our brains for years: Don't forget to eat your fruits and vegetables. Well, Mom was onto something. Eating more of the green stuff is an excellent way to lose and maintain a healthy weight. Combine a diet high in fruits and veggies with whole grains and lean protein, and you're on the way to weight loss success....
The incredible, edible egg gets a bad rap, often under fire for shattering cholesterol levels and contributing to heart disease. Some ditch the yolk completely, thinking eggs whites alone will give them the nutritional benefits of protein while leaving out the harmful fats. However, these beliefs are not completely true. ...
Spring has sprung (finally)! You fought off the winter blues and emerged from months of hibernation. The warmer weather may give you a little extra pep in your step, and with a new season, comes new delicious fruits and vegetables. Let the weather and fresh veggies inspire you in the kitchen. The fridge is calling these must-have spring superfoods!...
In the dieting world, one day you’re in, and the next day you’re out. It’s hard to keep track of every fad diet out there – liquid diets, the caveman diet, zero-carb diets – and the list goes on. Each claims to be the best diet out there, guaranteeing quick results, but one diet plan in particular caught our attention because it may be onto something: the Mediterranean diet....
Using visualization, or mental imagery, to achieve success is not a new technique for athletes. In fact, some of the most elite athletes, including Michael Jordan, have attributed much of their success to visualization in their respective sports....
You can be the most experienced, qualified person for a job in your field. You may look great on paper, maybe even nailed the interview. But a seemingly unrelated physical factor may be standing in the way of your dream job your weight....
You’re alone in your house, and you wander into the kitchen and open the pantry. You’re greeted with bags of potato chips, pretzels, popcorn, crackers, and candy. You start with the pretzels and eat the whole bag. You know you’ve already gone overboard, but you go back for more. Suddenly it feels like you can’t stop even if you wanted to. You take a breather. You’re uncomfortably full to the point where you feel like you can’t move....