What We Can Learn From Weight Watchers

I’m not a fan of diets.? To summarize a past blog post, diets are temporary.? When you return to eating the way you always have, you gain the weight back.? The only eating plan I even come close to recommending is Weight Watchers.? Why?? Because you make your...

How to Select the Best Foods

Figuring out which foods are best for you can be a very difficult process. We aren’t taught in school how to read food labels or how our food is grown. There isn’t any real regulations of food marketing and labeling so food companies make claims on the...

Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes

Often times, when we start changing the way we eat in order to lose weight, we eat more salads.? In fact, this week’s nutrition challenge in the Wintervention program is eating more fruits and vegetables.? This blog was inspired by a participant who asked about...

Wintervention Program

Did you overdo it during the holidays?? Maybe you need a Wintervention!? What is a Wintervention? The Wintervention program is a free six-week weight loss program.? The goals of the program are to lose 5 – 10 pounds, eat healthier and consistently exercise.? How...

New Year, Same Resolution

January is rapidly approaching and exercise is now a conscious thought for many.? It’s funny how we suddenly have time to exercise in January.? We’re far too busy in the other months of the year to work on our fitness and health.? (Not!)? Here’s the...

Carbs: Simple, Complex and So Misunderstood

It seems to me that as a result of the “no carb” craze, we’ve gotten confused about what carbohydrates are and why we need them.? There are two types of carbohydrates: simple and complex.? Simple carbohydrates are the variety you should avoid.?...