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Here is one more thing to add to the “watch” list this holiday season, or anytime for that matter when we want to consume and adult beverage, or two, all the while trying to keep our weight in check! Unfortunately, those sweet, tasty cocktails are laden with sugar and calories. It’s easy to go overboard…

Holiday parties, birthdays, work functions and eventually, the Super Bowl. So many opportunities to over indulge, over-eat, and feel like a failure come the new year. Parties mean food, drinks, and of course fun but there are ways to make each outing stress-free and low-calorie! Here are some simple and easy ingredients to swap in…

Food diaries are so 2000. But are they? Writing down and tracking what we eat for successful weight loss has been suggested by professionals for decades, and while some people love the idea of writing down every single thing they put in our mouths, putting pen to paper can be tedious, time consuming, and just…

I don’t know about you, but we got through Halloween unscathed. My daughter actually hid her Halloween candy so it was a win-win for all of us! And luckily, I didn’t go overboard on over-eating our “ghoulish-themed” dinner but the temptation was definitely there. Man, why does Halloween seem to be the beginning of the…

Come October the little devil on my shoulder gets louder and a little bossy. The idea to throw out any healthy eating plan gets tossed from shoulder to shoulder between good and evil. I always feel the need to fill my cute little holiday themed bowls with CANDY. I don’t even like eating that much…

Do you ever have one of those days when nothing goes the way you planned? The alarm clock didn’t go off, the kids are sick, your car won’t start and the worst…you’re out of coffee! All of these set-backs can snowball throughout the day causing missed appointments, forgone errands, and unattended meetings. Que “shimmer of…

Here are a few easy tips to follow to help keep you on track in your weight-loss journey! Download a Food Tracker App- Tracking your food & calorie intake will not only hold you accountable of what you’re eating, but will help show you what you’re eating and how you’re eating. Take a selfie-Taking a…

Nutrition Facts I see them every time I open my pantry or the refrigerator, and always the freezer. I see them ALL.THE. TIME. I’m pretty sure they’re stalking me. Do you know what I’m talking about? Those numbers posted all over my food and my drinks! Okay, I guess they do have a formal name,…

Your weight loss journey is in full force. Excitement, determination, and fear, are taking over the mind and body but all of those thoughts and feelings ask the same question; now what? What do I do now? First, congratulate yourself for taking the steps in the right direction to get healthy! With the help of…