Nutrition & Weight Loss

Each year, an estimated 300,000 US adults die of causes attributable to obesity. Americans spend an estimated $33 billion every year on weight loss products and services. Still, the percentage of children and adolescents who are defined as “overweight” has more than doubled since the early 1970s. So why are we still gaining so much […]READ MORE

Brown bagging it to work doesn’t seem like a lot of fun, but when you consider the health benefits of packing a lunch the idea quickly becomes much more appetizing. Here are three reasons why you should consider bringing lunch to work: Your Health Fast food is chock full of calories, fat, sugar, and salt. […]READ MORE

Judy Mitnick, a registered dietitian with Bon Secours In Motion, recently went on WAVY TV to discusses the four basic principles of cooking, preparing, and serving food safely outside. According the 2010 dietary guidelines, her top four concerns for those cooking outdoors is a reminder to: Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water or […]READ MORE

Maybe you only need to lose 10 to 15 pounds. Maybe you need lose more. When you have several pounds to lose, the stakes get even higher. High blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart disease: these are some of the diseases connected to obesity. A new study gives us another reason to lose weight before […]READ MORE

If you’re looking to pump up your gym routine your gym buddy may not be a person at all. With the rapidly swelling market of a variety of exercise applications for iPads, smartphones, and other high-tech devises, your best friend at the gym may be zipped up in your backpack. Whether you’re ready to pump […]READ MORE

As a fitness instructor, I meet a lot of people at the gym where I teach. I will often see the same people for weeks and then, one day, they are gone. Sometimes they never come back. Many of them return after a couple of months. They are often trying to lose the weight they […]READ MORE

As a fitness instructor, I meet a lot of people at the gym where I teach. I will often see the same people for weeks and then they are gone. Sometimes they never come back. Many of them return after a couple of months. They are often trying to lose the weight they gained back […]READ MORE

When it comes to dining out the temptation to stray from your diet can be overwhelming. A couple servings from the complimentary bread basket, a single sugary cocktail,  one indulgent dessert –  before you know it you’ve accidentally consumed an extra thousand calories. Sticking to a healthy diet is particularly important if you have a […]READ MORE

More than a third of American adults are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Obesity is an important risk factor for a number of health problems, including heart disease and diabetes. A 2010 study from the Brookings Institution estimated the economic cost of obesity in the U.S. to be over […]READ MORE

Some people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)—especially those with emphysema—may be underweight and malnourished. When you lose weight, you lose muscle mass, including the muscles that help you breathe. This may make breathing more difficult. Those suffering from COPD who are very underweight, especially those with emphysema, are at higher risk of death […]READ MORE