How are those New Year’s resolutions coming along?! Here is a reminder of tips to keep you on the wagon: Tip #1: Review your week’s schedule Tip #2: Take a multivitamin every day Tip #3: Record everything you eat for …

Often we may confuse thirst for hunger.  I eat on a very regular schedule as much as possible.  If I feel hungry, I’ll first drink water (or green tea); often the hunger will subside.  Drinking water might even help reduce …

Timothy Ferris suggests a slow-carb diet in his book, The 4-Hour Body. There are five simple rules to follow for this diet: Rule 1: Avoid “white” carbohydrates (or anything that can be white). Rule 2: Eat the same few meals …

I believe that fruit juices contribute to easy consumption of excessive amounts of sugar.  Drinking juice is counterproductive to your weight loss goals. Fruit juices are packed with sugar and calories, even though many masquerade as a healthy beverage option. …

The new Weight Watchers PointsPlus system allows unlimited fruits and veggies.  I haven’t done Weight Watchers, but I totally agree with this aspect of their program. I have long allowed myself unlimited amounts of my favorite fruit = cherries. I …

In fact, when going out to a restaurant, why is it necessary to order 3 courses??? Sorbet is often offered as a “healthy” dessert, but it is not. It is full of sugar, with all the problems that come with …