Scarlett O’Hara, I’m not. But for most of my life, my waist has been slim. Then I hit my 40’s and the excess fat from my rear end decided to migrate to my stomach. What happened? How do I get rid of belly fat and, is...
Are you someone who looks forward to winter? Are you excited, not by walks in the woods and making preparations for the holidays, but by wearing your fat pants? Hiding with you under those bulky sweaters and elastic waistband pants are extra pounds. On average, people...
If you’re like most parents this week, you’re bracing yourself for the barrage of candy that is about to enter your home. You may even already have some waiting in the cupboard for the little ghouls and goblins that will come knocking on your door...
It seems like every time I turn around, there’s another detox diet popping up. Does that mean they really work? Honestly, the jury is still out. Let’s start by looking at what a detox diet is, really. There are so many different versions, but detox...
Force yourself to eat breakfast. I hate to use the “F” word, but here it goes: Force yourself to eat at least 100 calories within 30 minutes of getting out of bed. Here’s why: If you eat within 30 minutes of getting up, you will burn...
Mornings can be rough. You hit the snooze button one too many times, have an extra cup of coffee to get you going, and then you’re rushing out the door before you know what hit you. But, what about breakfast? I’ve always been a stickler...
As much as I try to avoid watching infomercials, I sometimes get sucked in – especially when it has to do with nutrition. So, you can bet I've seen my share of juicer-mercials. I can’t comment on the quality of those products, but I can...
When you hear the words “detox” or “cleanse,” you probably think of a juice fast or some other kind of starvation diet. While fasting may help give your liver the time and space it needs to clean your blood, you don’t necessarily have to go...
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...
Years ago I had a client who wanted to lose 20-25 pounds. When we sat down and discussed her typical daily diet, I noticed that she didn’t eat any vegetables and almost no fruit. I mentioned it and then asked my next question, “How often...