We are enjoying our garden again this year. After the winter we had here in New England, our garden is reaping the benefit of all the snow that acted as a fertilizer. We can’t pick food fast enough. The broccoli is huge, as well as the cauliflower. I made mashed cauliflower last week with a
Imagine yourself sitting by the pool drinking a Pina Colada with a fancy umbrella in it. The reality is you’re looking at drinking 490 calories in that 8 oz Pina Colada. We tend to forget that drinks have calories too. It’s not just the food you eat while you’re enjoying that cocktail. But it’s the
Summer barbecues are upon us. What kind of hamburger are you going to serve? It’s time to get creative and grill an alternative burger. Forget the normal beef hamburger and work on making healthier burgers for you, your family and your guests. Health magazine this month has an article called “A Better Burger“. It is
Workplace Wellness Programs are becoming very popular across the country. These programs not only benefit the employer’s bottom line, but the employee’s health and productivity. Healthy employees are happier and more productive. Workplace Wellness Programs track data and can show the return on your investment. A 2003 evaluation of one large U.S. employer found that
It takes discipline to train for the Boston Marathon. It is the same discipline needed to achieve your weight loss goals. When you’re training for a marathon you need to run consistently and follow your training program. It isn’t much different when you are on a program to lose weight. Consistent discipline to do what
Most people find that eating out can ruin their diet. In most cases this is true, but there are ways to minimize weight gain and actually lose weight when you eat out while on your diet. Here are some Do’s for eating out: First of all, research before you go out. If you can choose
The truth is out. Studies continue to show that exercise boosts immune system function, improves mood, enhances mobility, sharpens mental skills and can extend your life. For older people, the benefits of moderate exercise can be dramatic. Doctors have found that regular exercise can be a powerful tool to help manage a chronic illness like
Wedding season is soon upon us and you may be mother of the bride, attending one wedding or many weddings this year. Whether you’re standing in line to catch the bouquet or standing in line at the buffet, keep in mind that you can still have fun without over doing it. Stay focused on your
We all fall into a rut sometimes when we continue to do the same thing over and over again. Your body gets into a rut when you continue to do the same form of cardio exercise over and over again. Change it Up! No matter what weather is, do something different outside. Here are some
I hear a lot of excuses from people as to why they can’t lose weight. One of the excuses is “I have a slow metabolism”. You can control your metabolism by how much muscle you have on your body, what you eat, and how often you eat. The more muscle you have on your body