weight loss Tag

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...

    In my 20's and 30's, I didn’t eat a lot of fruits and vegetables — I know, don’t tell anyone! My diet wasn’t great and it showed in my skin. In my 40’s, I started experimenting with more fruits and veggies, and I found that...

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...

The answer is a resounding NO! Last week I was speaking on the importance of eating 5 veggies and fruits a day. As I introduced the topic, I heard a man groan in the  audience. He said, “I’m sorry, but it’s just impossible to eat 5...

Last night I had a great dinner with my family. I felt satisfied and comfortably full. But within minutes of putting my plate in the dishwasher, I was looking for chocolate!  Ahh! Why do I crave something sweet after a meal? After years of battling my...

[caption id="attachment_2809" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Me at 6 years old-I told you I was a handful!"][/caption]I was a hyperactive child. I know I was a real handful for my parents, teachers and friends. Now the good news…now it’s paying off! According to a Mayo Clinic study,...

You know the feeling. Your waistband is getting a bit snug and you have to undo the top button of your jeans after dinner. Sometimes you just need to lose a couple of pounds (safely) and as quickly as possible. Here is what I do when...