Smart Snacking

Recently I had a friend express her concern to me about what she called her “monthly... 

Brittany Murphy: A Needless Celebrity Death

The lead story in the Thursday, February 4th morning edition of the Los Angeles Times... 

The Facts about Fat: Do the Math

You can’t believe it’s butter — so you ate the whole thing. Mazola... 

Is Online Dieting Right For You?

Online dieting is not the weight loss program for every one, but it may be the perfect... 

Six Ways to Burn More Calories

When it comes to burning calories we were not all created equal. The simple truth... 

How Healthy Is State Fair Food?

A local Raleigh, North Carolina food critic wrote in her blog  on The News &... 

Calorie Counting Goes High-Tech

Staying trim is going increasingly high tech. Here are three new ways to count your... 

Pre and Post Baby Workout Tips

With my first child on the way, I have my own personal interest in keeping fit both... 

One Secret You Must Know About Getting in Shape

Today at the gym, I heard something that I’m sure I heard before, but never gave... 

Holiday Eating and Diet Cheating: How to Make It Up to Yourself

The vast majority of dieters would agree that the time between Thanksgiving and New... 

Keeping Winter Weight Away

Of all the challenges to keeping our weight down, probably the two greatest are the... 

The 7 Wonders of a Healthy Mediterranean Diet

Diet. It’s a subject that most of us would rather ignore. But the simple truth... 

Stop Overindulging During the Holidays! Here’s How…

Having, in the past, over indulged starting at Thanksgiving and continuing through... 

Building a Better You, Week 3: Re-Inventing Yourself with A New Body Image

In recent years, the term “body image” has become entangled in the psychological... 

Are Your Girlfriends Making You Fat?

Sure, you can blame Sara Lee and Betty Crocker for those few extra pounds you’ve... 

Dead End Diets: Don’t Go There!

Jenny Abbot tells a story that many women have told. “I’ve started and... 

Weight Wars 2: Healthy Snacks: Eat Right, Feel Great!

We don’t make ten or twenty food decisions a day, but something like two hundred. Let... 

Weight Wars Part 3: Keeping Those Pounds from Coming Back

Extra pounds are not easy to lose. I know. I’ve lost a bunch of them. The sad... 

Is There Such a Thing as a Good Carb?

A good answer to this question requires an understanding of what carbs are and the... 

Massage Therapy: Why You Knead It

Saying “Ahhhhh….” comes naturally to anyone who gets regular massages....