The Holidays are a time to enjoy family, friends, make memories, keep up with family traditions and (da da da da)… eat, drink and be merry! I’ve often heard over the years that many people gain 5-10 pounds between Halloween and Christmas. While recent continue…
Has anyone ever told you to “BYOHF” in terms of contributing to a social event? Probably not since I just made up this acronym, in my world it would stand for “bring your own healthy food”. ‘Tis the season to discuss healthy eating at continue…
Are you overwhelmed by daily decisions about what to eat, how much to eat, how much you should be exercising and what you can do to stay healthy? With smartphones, electronics, and the internet, it’s easy to become confused about what to focus on. It continue…
Each year, many men and women resolve to lose weight and get in shape. Some people fight their weight on a daily basis. What makes losing and keeping weight off so difficult? To answer the question, you need to understand the causes of weight gain continue…
Medical weight management can mean many different things. For some, it’s a last effort to lose weight without surgery. For some, it’s a little extra support on their journey. For others, it means managing other health conditions that are causing or worsened by increased weight. continue…
Your co-workers ask you out for a drink after work or you have a date at the local pub. Sounds like fun, but alcohol can wreak havoc on your healthy lifestyle if you don’t consider a few things first. First and foremost, you cannot forget continue…
A quick search on Amazon.com for “fitness trackers” will give you over 53,000 results. The options are endless, ranging from $15 to $300 dollars. But is it worth the money? Will you become more fit by using a tracker? How can a tracker help you continue…
Carbohydrates often have a bad reputation when it comes to weight loss and healthy eating, and it’s no wonder many people are confused about where to start. The popularity of programs such as the Atkin’s Diet has led many to shun carbohydrates. The reason being continue…
What does it mean to be “fat”? Yes, I used the “f” word (there are two “f” words I don’t like in my office – fat and fail, but that’s a whole other blog). I don’t think “fat” has much to do with what you continue…
While meal planning and a good shopping list are important parts of a healthy eating plan, the foods you keep stocked in your pantry to make impromptu meals and snacks can make or break your plan as well. Here are 10 items that I keep continue…