Wouldn’t it be great to understand what causes you to overeat? If you are watching your weight or trying to lose weight, a food log should be an integral part of your weight-loss plan and can help you better understand and control your eating habits. In essence, keeping a daily log of everything you eat [...]
Think you don’t have enough time to work out? If you think you need to set aside an hour to get in a useful workout, think again. You can get a great workout in just 20 minutes. Try out this routine that repeats working your lower body, upper body, and core. Do each exercise for [...]
A Great Article written by one of my colleagues on Losing Weight…Ellen Nutrition Principle #5 to Losing Weight and Looking and Feeling your Best by Sherri McMillan Nutrition habit #5 – Control your Portion Sizes This is an important principle – you’ve got to pay attention to your portion sizes. We are victims of a [...]
I just had the pleasure of making my protein shake and sharing it with my favorite government exercise group! They asked me to share the recipe which I have written below along with some nutrition facts about the shake. First, just a few of the many benefits of Whey Protein: 1. Provides all the essential amino [...]
It’s going to be a few beautiful days here in the Washington, DC area. Go out and get some Vitamin D and be active!
Start your day off with a healthy breakfast to jump start your metabolism. Here are some of my favorites: 1. Fat Free Greek yogurt and fresh fruit (you can add some Stevia or Splenda for sweetness). 2. Steel Cut Oatmeal with fresh fruit. 3. 3 egg whites / 1 over easy egg served over sautéed [...]
While many of you are stuck at home with no where to go, try these Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies. One of my friend’s made them for me and they are delicious and healthy! 2 cups unbleached flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp.salt cinnamon to taste (optional) vegan chocolate or carob chips – put in [...]
A Great Article written by one of my colleagues on Losing Weight…Ellen\ Nutrition Principle #5 to Losing Weight and Looking & Feeling your Best by Sherri McMillan Nutrition habit #5 – Control your Portion Sizes This is an important principle – you’ve got to pay attention to your portion sizes. We are victims of a [...]
Choose This Fatty Dressing for a Smaller Waist Can salad dressing help you keep the pounds off? New research suggests yes — but make your own with safflower oil and vinegar. In a study, a small amount of safflower oil every day had a tummy-trimming effect in a special population of women who were diabetic, [...]