We all know that limiting calories leads to weight loss. But what about what we do eat? When dieting, what we consume should not only be nutritious but, ideally, contribute to our weight loss. As a new mom, I am trying to lose the pregnancy weight in a healthy and effective way. By focusing on foods with [...]
Willie and Angela Gillis Lose Combined 500 Pounds, Inspire Other Couples
March 25, 2013 | Posted by
Two years ago, Angela and Willie Gillis decided they were ready for a healthier lifestyle. Through diet changes and daily exercise they lost a combined 500 pounds. CNN readers were inspired by the Gillises’ story, posting more than 1,000 encouraging comments for the couple. They also showed that weight loss success stories come in all shapes [...]
Reading Food Labels is Part of Recipe For Better Health
January 27, 2013 | Posted by
How many times have you devoured the entire box of mac and cheese (Come on, you tell yourself, it’s not that much), only to scan the label and realize you just consumed 2.5 servings of the stuff? Foiled again by the food label! It’s tough to avoid, according to a new study commissioned by the FDA and published [...]
Small Bites And Sips Offer Path to Weight Loss
January 24, 2013 | Posted by
It may seem a little obvious, but one way to eat less is to take smaller bites. Researchers from the Netherlands published a study Wednesday in the journal Plos One that looked at what happened when 53 people ate soup, taking various size sips – when they were focused and when they were distracted. People who took [...]
Yes, Salads Really Do Help With Weight Loss
January 12, 2013 | Posted by
Instead of cutting food out of your diet, start adding healthy foods in. A salad can be one of the easiest ways to lose weight and make a noticeable difference in your body. Start eating salad at least once a day and see what health benefits it brings you. Here are just a few reasons [...]
Eat Clean: Ten Rules For Food That Promotes Good Health
January 11, 2013 | Posted by
Take a good, long look at that fast-food cheeseburger. Every item on it, from the bun to the sauce, was processed in a factory and created in a laboratory. It’s packed with enough artificial colors and preservatives to make it look as pretty as a picture. But does it qualify as “eating clean?” Yeah, right. [...]
Eating Carbs at Dinnertime Might Actually Help Weight Loss
December 16, 2012 | Posted by
When it comes to eating pasta, bread and potatoes, timing could be everything. Israeli researchers found in a small study that saving most carbohydrates for dinnertime may help keep people from feeling hungry the following day, supporting weight-loss efforts for those who are obese. The study authors were curious after reading research on Muslims during [...]
16 Cleansing Foods From A Nutritionist
November 27, 2012 | Posted by
As a nutritionist, I always suggest that my clients get a jump-start on weight loss and a new way of eating with a short “cleanse,” to help eliminate cravings, wake up the digestive system, and prepare the body for a new healthier way of eating. Figuring out which foods are best for a “cleanse” can [...]
Cycle Your Way Into Shape
November 15, 2012 | Posted by
Getting on your bike regularly not only serves as a means of transport but it is an excellent workout and helps you get in shape. Cycling is a workout that gets the whole body moving, burns plenty of calories and helps you lose weight along with toning your body up simultaneously. Here are some ways [...]
Jennifer Hudson is Finally Comfortable with Weight, Focused on Nobel Peace Prize Concert
November 8, 2012 | Posted by
Jennifer Hudson has lost a whopping 80 pounds and is finally done trying to drop anymore weight. Meanwhile the powerhouse singer is getting ready to take the stage at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert. Hudson first came unto the music scene when she appeared as the talented, but rather large contestant on American Idol. Even [...]
