Summer is a great time to get away, escape reality, and mentally recharge. Being away from home and sticking to your medical weight loss plan can be a challenge, but you don’t have to abandon your diet completely. (No, you don’t have to eat broccoli for breakfast, lunch, and dinner either.) You can plan a healthy summer vacation and enjoy every minute of it (ice cream included)!...
Losing weight isn’t always the hardest part of a weight loss plan. Often times, the bigger challenge is keeping it off. Many dieters get stuck in the lose weight, gain weight cycle, but with proper education and guidance from trained medical providers, this doesn’t have to be your fate. Learn the most common mistakes that cause people to regain lost weight, and find out how to make sure it never happens again!...
Fiber - you know it’s good for you, but do you know why? It’s one of those nutrients you see advertised in big, bold writing on cereal boxes, but cereal isn’t the only way to get your dose of fiber. A high-fiber diet can play a big role in helping you lose weight. Learn why and how you can incorporate more of the nutrient into your diet....
If you’ve ever selected a food based on a stamp of good health (multigrain, natural, organic) you may have been fooled by the food label. The good news is you’re looking to make healthy choices, which is a step in the right direction. The bad news is food labels can be misleading. Learn how to make the healthiest choices by avoiding common food label traps....
You may be making your best effort to lose weight and eat healthy, but calories can be sneaky. Sometimes so-called health foods can be the culprit. It’s easy to underestimate how much you’re really eating, but knowledge is the first step. Find out which foods may be contributing to weight gain, and learn how to stay satisfied without packing on the pounds. ...
You just had a killer workout. You went the extra mile, increased your weight, or bumped your walk to a jog. Pat yourself on the back. You’re awesome! But if you stick your nose in the pantry or fridge first thing when you get home, you aren’t doing yourself as much good as you may think....
A sandwich has been a brown-bag staple for years, but it’s not always the healthiest lunch choice. By the time you’ve piled the meat and condiments you could easily create a calorie bomb. Not to mention eating the same thing every day can get, well, boring. But there are ways to lighten and spice up this lunchtime classic. Learn how to build a healthy sandwich in five easy steps....
The all-you-can-eat buffet may seem like a dieter’s demon, but there are few tricks to navigate the bottomless options of food with ease. Once you look past the rolls, pastas, and brownies, you can find some healthy options like fresh vegetables, fruits, and salads. Learn how to master the all-you-can-eat-buffet without derailing your weight loss plan....
You can’t eat this. No, don’t eat that. Unfortunately, no is a common word associated with diets. And in some instances, we end up writing off the wrong foods and missing out on essential nutrients. Some foods get an undeserved bad rap, but it’s time to give the following six “unhealthy” foods a clean slate. ...
After a long day at work, you walk in the door hungry and tired. What’s more appealing: a fresh piece of fruit or potato chips? When you’re run down and exhausted, the latter may be your instinct, but a new study shows you can train your brain to prefer healthier options. ...