Nutrition & Weight Loss

If you’ve lost weight – and gained it all back again – there’s something you need to know. It’s not all about willpower. Yes, it’s important to steer clear of buffets, second helpings, super-sized portions and junk food. Understanding nutrition doesn’t hurt either. But even more important is adding consistent, moderate exercise to your daily […]READ MORE

If you’re trying to lose weight, you’re probably sick of staring at that big Halloween candy bowl on your dining room table. There’s a reason I still haven’t filled mine. Who needs the extra temptation every time you walk by it? When I head into the candy section at the store this weekend, I’m going […]READ MORE

Halloween can be pretty scary if you’re trying to lose weight. Do you dread filling up that big Halloween candy bowl? There’s a reason I still haven’t filled mine. Who needs the extra temptation every time you walk by it? When I head into the candy section at the store this weekend, I’m going to […]READ MORE

Do you like the flavor of salt? Do you keep a salt shaker on your dinner table? Chances are you’re consuming too much sodium – even if you’re not using a salt shaker. Federal researchers recently discovered that nearly everyone who should reduce their sodium intake to 1,500 mg consumes much more than that. Additionally, […]READ MORE

Do you like salty foods? Do you add it to your food at the dinner table? Chances are you’re eating too much sodium – even if you’re not adding it deliberately. A new federal study found that almost everyone who should cut back their sodium intake to 1,500 mg consumes much more than that. Additionally, […]READ MORE

If you want to lose weight by eating fewer calories, try eating around men. Whether you’re a man or a woman, eating around men makes you eat smaller portions, according to a new study that examines our eating habits. I’m not really surprised that female college students tend to eat less when they’re sitting next […]READ MORE

Last night on The Biggest Loser, viewers watched a women shed 14 pounds in one week. How did she do it? She took her personal trainer from The Biggest Loser Ranch to her home in Frisco, Texas. With celebrity trainer Bob Harper at their side, who wouldn’t lose weight? Right? Wrong. I think the contestant, […]READ MORE

According to the Harvard School of Public Health, three hours of vigorous exercise a week can reduce a man’s heart attack risk by 22 percent. To achieve these findings, the study surveyed over 1,200 men, who provided information about their weekly amount of exercise. While traditional, cardiovascular disease risk factors were more common among those […]READ MORE

You want to lose weight, but you just don’t have the time. You work eight hours in the office, and when you get home there are too many chores waiting for you. Dinner, kids, housecleaning…and by the time everything is done it is time for bed and the new day, where everything starts all over […]READ MORE

Millions of Americans lead a sedentary lifestyle with no or irregular physical activity. Scientific research clearly indicates that Americans are more sedentary than ever before. There are multiple causes including increased use of television, computers, and electronic devices, fewer gym classes, less sports and outdoor play for kids. Poor diet and limited exercise also contribute […]READ MORE