More isn’t merrier, especially when it comes to what you’re putting in your mouth. Inflation has given us a warped perception of just how big a portion size truly is. In this super-sized society, everything is bigger, bolder and badder for your waistline. While 20 years ago a typical bagel…
They say knowing is half the battle. It only makes sense that being prepared is the other half. When you get to the gym or exercise class, you want to have everything you need so that you can get the most out of your workout. That’s why it’s important to…
Give yourself a pat on the back by giving up those pats of butter. One tablespoon of butter has 100 calories and 11 grams of fat (7 grams of saturated fat). There’s no reason you have to give up the great taste, however. There are plenty of butter substitutes out…
Halloween is the start of the holiday eating season, but it doesn’t have to result in extra pounds that linger into the New Year. It’s possible to enjoy the treats of the season without blowing your diet. One of the best tactics is to buy candy that you don’t like…
Peer pressure can be a positive force, especially when you’re talking about fitness and healthy eating. The positive influence of having a diet buddy or attending fitness classes with others has been proven to increase weight-loss success. There are probably plenty of people around you who will take notice as…
There is no substitution for a fresh, well-balanced meal. That said, there are times when you can’t always get what you want… or need. So when it comes to dieting on the run or looking for a ready-made balanced meal in a pinch, those handy dandy frozen entrees can save…
There’s an old saying that beans are good for your heart…but that’s just the beginning. Research shows that beans are chock full of goodness. In addition to reducing the risk of heart disease, beans also beat certain types of cancer. This high-protein, low-fat staple is loaded with nutrients including calcium,…
When you open up a box of crackers or cookies, it’s hard to eat just one. By the time you become aware of how many you’ve wolfed down, half of the package is gone and you’ve consumed enough calories for a total meal… or two. Take Oreos – just one…
It’s a common misconception that in order to get fit, you must live at the gym. Overdoing it can actually be harmful to your health. Excessive exercising is defined as working out for more than three hours a day and/or being so obsessed with exercise that it interferes with other…
We’ve all done it before. Sitting down in front of the television, you grab your favorite bag of cookies or chips and munch away. Before you know it, you’ve almost completely demolished the package of said snack in its entirety. It’s mindless eating, and it gets the best of all…