Moving more and eating less is the weight loss mantra, but sometimes it’s nice to have a helping hand to keep you on the straight and narrow. Here are three ‘helping hands’ for weight loss that can help you reach your goal. Diet Pills... 

On May 14 th and 15 th , HBO released a four part documentary called, “Weight of the Nation”, showing the seriousness of obesity in America. The film was produced and funded by the Institute of Medicine, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,... 

Does this sound like you? “I am so frustrated with my ability to lose weight. I exercise 5 days per week, and still can’t seem to lose weight. I make all the right choices when eating out, too.” Think about how many times you eat out. As simple... 

Try eating over 2000 calories one day, and then depriving yourself to 1000 calories the next day. This is another form of yo-yo dieting. Some are saying that alternate day dieting will help to keep you satisfied, but ultimately result in a calorie deficit... 

Some parts of the world are moving into the warmer months and the heat is on! This means more sweating and fluid loss if exercising outside. Instead of an unnatural sports drink like Powerade or Gatorade , why not try natural coconut water? Afterall,... 

I’m in a funk. I’ve stopped myself from many times from going full on Debbie Downer here, and so far so good, but I can’t keep it in any longer. I can’t recall ever feeling like this, I feel like I’m not connecting, not... 

We know that eating close to bedtime is not good for our bodies or the waistline. The closer we eat to bedtime, the more likely we are to store those calories or eat in excess. It can be a tough challenge to overcome, but follow these doable steps to... 

Frozen yogurt may be fat free or low fat, but that doesn’t mean sugar free or low calorie. Be aware of the amount of sugar that you may still be consuming at these popular frozen yogurt stores. The word “Yogurt” Doesn’t always equal... 

I don’t want to start this blog out by saying “I’ve been sick”, because that’s just not fun. It’s April and like clockwork, I’ve got a stuffy nose, itchy ears, piles of tissues everywhere and a cough to come.... 

By now we know that we should be choosing brown rice over white rice. But, is it important to slow cook brown rice for 50 minutes? Or, can we save time and buy microwavable brown rice and still get the same health benefits ?  Almost Identical to Slow...