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Why am I eating?

May 3, 2010

I am a big fan of quotes. It is baffling to me how much motivation and clarity I can find in a few short words spoken by someone I don’t even know. Take my latest “favorite” for example… “If hunger is not the problem, then eating is not the solution.” Duh. That makes sense, right? [...]

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The wonderful problem you never knew you had

April 26, 2010

The secret is out, and if you haven’t heard it yet, hear it now- You do not have to starve yourself to lose weight! In fact, if you do, it is going to hinder your success. I used to see a lot of people that had troubles losing weight because they loved double cheese burgers [...]

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Fat… Not such a bad word after all

April 20, 2010

Thank goodness the days of extremely low/no fat diets are behind us! Let’s be honest, did anyone lose weight by following that regimen? According to several studies, the answer is no. In the 1960s, Americans ate 45% of their calories from fat – and only 13% of us were obese. Now, while most of us [...]

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The scoop on the Subway Scoop!

April 13, 2010

Some people may already be utilizing the new lingo “Scoop It!” at their local Subway, but for those you aren’t or haven’t even heard of it (I know I’ve seen it on the Biggest Loser), I’m sure you will soon. What is it? The “Scoop It” campaign refers to having the bottom half of your [...]

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Through my Husband's eyes

April 5, 2010

When most people find out what I do, their first reaction is to look at my husband with sympathetic eyes, because surely all he gets to eat is wheat germ and sprouts. I have a great time trying to convince them we eat more than just “rabbit” food, but somehow no one is convinced that [...]

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Are you absorbing what you should from your healthy food choices?

March 30, 2010

It’s easy to assume that if you eat a salad you are getting the wonderful, nutritious benefits that come along with all those veggies. However, if you are topping your salad with a non-fat salad dressing, your body may not be able to absorb all the phytonutrients and vitamins it should be. A little fat [...]

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If your lifestyle doesn't control your body…

March 22, 2010

If your lifestyle doesn’t control your body, eventually your body will control your lifestyle. I heard this phrase a little while back and it has really resonated with me. As I read it, it reminds me what my overall objective is, to be healthy, live with vitality and enjoy life. It is so easy for [...]

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Organic Produce: Worth the extra buck?

March 8, 2010

Although organic produce is becoming more prevalent, the price of it generally remains higher than its conventional counterpart. During these tough economic times, many people are left to wonder, is it worth the extra buck to go organic? In my opinion, the answer is an emphatic ‘yes’! Not only do organic fruits and vegetables have [...]

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Sleep it off…

March 1, 2010

It’s not news that your hormones are affected by how many hours of sleep you get. However, many people still aren’t getting enough sleep and, as a result, are packing on (and keeping on) the pounds. Let’s take a closer look… Leptin and ghrelin are two hormones in your body that work together to control [...]

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On the road again…

February 23, 2010

Hands down, the most common question people have about healthy eating is what to do when they are away from home. Whether you are in your car for an afternoon, or away on a week’s vacation, here are a few tips to help keep your healthy lifestyle on track: In the car: Pack your own [...]

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