If you expect that certain events in your life make you fat, studies confirm your suspicions: Holidays add one pound (per holiday!) Menopause - 10-20 pounds New job – depends on what restaurants are within walking distance! Marriage: 6-9 pounds over five years. I gained five pounds my first year...
Last week, I went for a run with one of my good friends. She also runs every morning, so I thought we would be a good match. Neither of us considers ourselves “runners,” meaning we don’t run competitively, but we both enjoy getting our feet...
The other day (like too many days before), I found myself nibbling on my kid’s leftovers. Of course, this was after I already finished my own dinner, and I wasn’t really even hungry. It was just sitting there, staring me down; not enough to save...
Is it just me, or are there certain foods that seem to be nothing more than just companions to something else on your plate? You would never think to focus an entire meal around them because, well, you’ve got it in your head that they...
Disclaimer: Deborah Enos is a Paid Sponsor. I used to have an old routine that I hated, but I couldn’t seem to get myself out of it. During the winter, I would put on weight. In the spring, I knew bathing suit season was coming, so...
When I was trying to lose weight, I had a love-hate relationship with my bathroom scale. I allowed the numbers on it to make or break my day. I also weighed in every time I went to the bathroom! I abused my scale, instead of...
Whether your ancestors are from Ireland or Ibiza, you can probably get into the spirit of Saint Patrick’s Day. And how do we do that? With a little Guinness and a lot of traditional holiday food – of course! Most of us indulge on this holiday,...
In all honesty, I hate this topic. Out of everything I do to maintain my weight, this is what gives me the most trouble: It’s portion control. I’ve always been a big eater. Even as a kid, I remember adults commenting on my “healthy appetite.”...
At the end of the year, I reflect on the most common questions I get asked during lectures. I actually do keep track and I find the questions fascinating. Curious as to what they are? Here you go… Am I drinking enough water? The standard advice: eight...
You’ve almost made it through the toughest dieting season of the year. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice up till now, it’s not time to completely give in to temptation. Regardless of what you want to hear, the eggnog and that fudge are NOT calling...