There is a good chance you will be shopping at a mall in the near future. Shopping always makes me hungry; but what to choose at the food court that won’t mess up your diet? Here are a few tips for making wise choices at the food court: 1. The best thing to do
Enjoy spending time with your family this Thanksgiving weekend and make it an active one. Go for a long hike. Get some fresh air while you can. If the weather is not cooperating, play Nintendo Wii together. The bowling game is fun and active across all generations. Or break out some of the exercise videos
A client asked me one day “How much of weight loss is exercise versus diet?” My answer is 50% exercise and 50% diet. I see many people who exercise every day yet struggle with their weight. Is that you? The problem then is you do not have your eating under control or are not aware
Have a dog? A great way to exercise is right at your fingertips (or lying at your feet)! Break out the leash and go for a walk. Dogs certainly motivate you to get outdoors and walk. Depending on the size of the dog and where you are walking can determine how productive the walk is.
Everyone knows that the holiday season can wreak havoc on your waistline; most Americans experience serious weight gain between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. However, it’s not just because delicious goodies are accessible at every turn. Holiday stress also drives people to eat. Here’s some advice on how to keep your sanity while doing typical
Halloween is often when the dieting downfall begins. Denying yourself sweets isn’t the answer. Making smart choices is. I recommend to my clients to buy the candy on Halloween day. This way there won’t be candy in the house to tempt you. It may also be a reduced price by then. When you do buy candy I always
You have been on a roll and have been exercising every day and then you come down with a cold. Should you be exercising? There is no doubt when you aren’t feeling well you don’t feel like exercising, but if you exercise regularly you will feel worse if you don’t. The general rule is to
It seems that most people do not like change. You get used to doing things a certain way and want to keep doing them that way. But change is good for your brain as well as for your body. For instance, if you change your normal morning routine you force your brain to engage as
One of the most affordable, convenient and easiest ways to stay in shape is walking. Whether you trek the neighborhood trails, take to the treadmill in your basement, or do laps around the mall with friends, there are plenty of places where you can walk. There are plenty of benefits too. If you become serious
Our lifestyles have become very busy. We hardly have time to sit down and eat and most of us (myself included) end up eating in our car. So how do we stay on track with eating healthy while we are always on the go? Plan your meals – if you can pack up your insulated