All dieters encounter situations that test their resolve. But you can eliminate or find a way around trouble spots. Whenever I fight with my husband, I bury my sorrow in bag of potato chips. It destroys all my dieting efforts. Any suggestions? Fights with people we love are tough to deal with, and often we … Read More
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There are 80 calories in an oatmeal cookie, a medium apple, or a glass of nonfat milk. Which is the best nutritional investment? An oatmeal cookie, regardless of how good it tastes, has far more fat and sugar than oatmeal. Your calorie investment is low on important nutrients, but high in fat and sugar – … Read More
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Except for a slice of bread, food portion sizes have grown over the last 20 years. Even the “average” restaurant dinner plate is 2 inches larger! Twenty years ago, the bagel or muffin that accompanied your coffee weighed 2 ounces. Today, 4 to 6 ounces is more the norm. When burger shops first opened, an … Read More
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Sitting at your desk reading this, you could be gaining weight. As Americans get heavier and heavier, researchers are scrambling to understand why people today are gaining weight. A major factor for Americans is the many modern conveniences we use, and love. Experts estimate that modern life, with its computers, TVs, dishwashers, and escalators, has … Read More
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Maintaining your weight during the holidays isn’t just a great achievement—it’s a realistic goal. Short of heading for a deserted island between Christmas and New Years, what’s the game plan for staying on a diet during the holidays? The game plan never changes. That’s why it works. Any time, in any place you face food, … Read More
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Is the big war of the 21st Century going to be against fat? There’s no question that the increasing weight of Americans affects economic, social, political and health issues. Fatness cost more than $117 billion a year. As the obesity crisis worsens, politicians, corporations and advertisers are challenged to champion consumers in their desire to … Read More
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Eat when you’re hungry. It’s not as easy as it sounds. Hunger and satisfaction are simple words for a complex process that tells us when to eat and when to stop. Get a handle on that process, and you have a powerful weapon in your personal weight-control war. If eating were simply a matter of … Read More
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Everyone overeats now and then. What it means for you. A day when your eating goes out of control will cause you some immediate regret. But lasting weight gain? Unlikely. Everybody eats too much now and then. Most people believe they’ve gained pounds from this misadventure. The truth is they haven’t. They may be up … Read More
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The American College of Sports Medicine and the Center for Disease Prevention recommend that adults get 30 minutes of physical activity a day. Yet few Americans exercise regularly — 60% do nothing at all. Too many people view exercise as an option, something they’ll do when they have time. The good news is that exercise … Read More
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Eating right can seem so complicated—more protein, less sugar, watch your cholesterol. It’s hard to know what advice to follow. Whenever people ask us how to eat better, we say: GO NAKED. Wherever possible, undress your food. Have a baked potato without the sour cream, vegetables without the cheese sauce, ice cream without the hot … Read More
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