Let’s face it – most of us overdo it during the holiday season. It’s incredibly hard to avoid all those cookies, fruitcakes, homemade candy and designer chocolates lying around just begging to be eaten. The holidays are a time of fun, friends, family and food. Though...
With non-stop parties, gift shopping, and traveling, the holidays can be a trying time for many of us. And when you are trying to stay on a relatively healthy track, the season can definitely bring on its share of challenges. Tempting seasonal sweets and little time...
Before you even begin to attack a weight-loss plan, it pays to remember this: You are not fat. You have fat. Losing weight isn’t about blame or shame; it’s simply another achievement to accomplish. As long as you act in a smart, reasonable way,...
When thinking of eating disorders the stereotypical image of young, slender teenagers springs to mind for many. But conditions like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder can strike in people of any size and age, including midlife. As the...
Food and family are two of life’s greatest pleasures. But for some of us, thanksgiving can be too much of a good thing on both fronts. You may not be able to contain your outspoken cousin, but you can control what goes on the table and in your body. We recognize that...
The season of indulging is upon us, which means that covering up in bulky sweaters and sweatpants make us think it’s a little more acceptable to go for that second handful of Halloween treats. For many people, Halloween indulgences “wake up” their sugar cravings. Even...
Ever notice how stress makes you hungry? It’s not just in your mind. When stress is chronic, as it so often is in our chaotic, fast-paced world, your body produces high levels of the stress hormone, cortisol. Cortisol triggers cravings for comfort foods which are...
Have you been working hard on your workouts, training multiple times a week and still don’t see the results that you were expecting? Do you ask yourself what am I doing wrong? Well, the answer is not that difficult; you may be simply overtraining and...
Struggling to switch off at the end of the day? If you have tried every sleep remedy under the sun and still can’t seem to doze off, it may be because you are eating the wrong foods. It’s no secret that both nutrition and sleep play a fundamental role in our health,...
While we greatly enjoy being an active participant of our social groups, it can be quite challenging to maintain your waistline with all the delicious temptations that come with many social gatherings. So how do we enjoy these outings without getting anxious and...
