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'Tis the Season to Eat and Not Gain

By Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz · 10 years ago

Do you tend to gain weight during the holiday season? If so, you're not alone. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, research suggests that Americans, on average, gain about one pound during the ...

You Ate What?!

By Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz · 10 years ago

It's not always convenient to keep a food and exercise journal, but the benefits of doing so are invaluable. Being aware (every day) of what you eat and drink, as well as your physical activity, ...

Chia Seeds: Magic Bullet or False Claim?

By Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz · 10 years ago

Remember Chia Pets? For those of you who are unfamiliar, these small clay sprouting figurines were a popular gift items back in the 80's. Add water and within a few weeks your chia pet would ...

All-Or-Nothing? No Way.

By Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz · 10 years ago

Are you finally ready to lose weight; for good? Well then, it's time to ditch the diet mentality once and for all, and make a genuine lifestyle shift. In other words, lose weight in a ...

Dining Without Reservations: 7 Simple Strategies

By Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz · 10 years ago

Eating out in a restaurant can be challenging when you are trying to eat healthy and make weight-conscious choices. Things can get out of hand quickly when you are faced with too many options. It's ...

3 Tips to Get You Moving and Losing

By Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz · 11 years ago

One of the most widely accepted assumptions in our culture is that if you push yourself to exercise more, you will lose weight. And yet, often this is not the case. Obesity research shows that ...

Improve Digestion and Lose Weight in 5 Easy Steps

By Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz · 11 years ago

I'm sure you are familiar with the saying, "You are what you eat." In other words, to be fit and healthy, you need to eat good food. And yet, even the healthiest of food won't ...