Be wary of the bread basket. I tend to stay away from this carby, high-calorie diet trap. I once read a statistic that the average bread eater takes in 500 calories from bread & butter per restaurant meal… and that’s…

Have distraction strategies ready. Cravings are rarely about physical hunger. In fact, experts say that cravings typically last only 10 minutes. So if you can find something to do for that small amount of time, those cravings will likely pass! Try…

1. Add flavor to your pitcher. Chugging several glasses of water a day can seem like torture when every cup is tasteless. Add a bit of excitement by dunking fresh fruit (grapefruit, strawberries, lemon), veggie slices (cucumber, ginger, celery), and…

The Institute of Medicine recommends that people get 2.7 liters—that’s 11 cups—of water per day. Note, they don’t say you need to drink 11 cups of water a day. That includes all sources of water—from a basic glass of tap,…

Ritual helps the brain to reset.   The brain thrives on structure, so as you train your brain to get into a food routine, willpower is called on less and less. Cravings are simply the internal mechanisms of a brain…

Single Milk  Single Sugar (Medium) – 50 calories Breakfast Sandwich – English Muffin,  Egg, Cheese  20% fat, – 280 calories This is how I evaluate my food choices.  The average person burns 410 calories per hour on an elliptical.   So this light…

Apples and pears Apples are, a good source of fiber, full of vitamins, and relatively low in calories. And the same is true of pears. There are infinite different ways you can use these autumn favorites—both sweet and savory. Throw them…

Be consistent. Losing weight isn’t just a physical transformation, and the process can be stressful emotionally, too. Sometimes when people feel they aren’t losing weight as quickly as they would like, they get upset and can lose motivation. Everyone’s body…

After you totally re-energize from a challenging workout, your body is in a state of recovery. And while you may feel too revved up to actually have much of an appetite, eating a healthy snack within 30 or 60 minutes of your workout,…