Many pet owners realize that table scraps are not healthy for their furry friends. Not only is most people food higher in fat and simple sugars than can be metabolized by a dog, but the act of feeding a dog from the table encourages unwanted behaviors like begging and even food aggression in some dogs. ...
Happy 2008. It’s the new year, and many of you are dieting. I know I am. This time, I needed something to hold me accountable. I needed to get serious. My husband and I are newly married. We had a destination wedding but look forward to a reception in late spring. I know I could ...
I’m not excessively overweight, but I could stand to lose twenty or thirty pounds. When I finally made up my mind to lose the weight once and for all, my main goal was to improve the way I feel through exercise and healthy eating. The weight loss would come naturally. I’ve found a sweet and ...
When the kids arrive home from a long day at school, chances are they’ll head to the refrigerator for a quick snack to tide them over until dinner. Unfortunately, many of the pre-packaged snacks are not only woefully lacking in nutrition but are high in calories and fat. With the escalating rate of childhood obesity, ...
So you’ve finally decided to go on that calorie-controlled diet in your quest to permanently lose that weight, now what to eat? A key concept to remember, as Steve Terrano from BodyPerformance will continuously remind you, “It’s not what you eat, it’s how much you eat.” Though this is not to suggest that it is ...
With a national focus on how to cure the childhood obesity “epidemic,” low calorie snacks for kids that should definitely be on a parent’s mind. Here are some snacks that your kids will truly enjoy that are low calorie and fun to eat. Pita chips and hummus. Not exactly something a lot of people think ...
It’s almost time to hit the gym for your daily workout and you’re low on energy. Sometimes a hard day at work or a day spent caring for family can zap your energy reserves and make you less motivated to head to the gym. This is the perfect time for a high energy, low calorie ...
When you are dieting you need a variety of snacks. Stock up on low calorie options. Fill your cupboards and fridge with healthy foods that will satisfy your cravings. For a list of good dieting snack ideas, see Tammy’s Ten below. 1. Yogurt is a great low calorie snack. You can buy single portions or ...
Whether you are trying to lose 60 pounds or five pounds, the same rule applies: you have to consume fewer calories. That does not mean you have to starve yourself in order to lose weight, you just have to choose lower calorie foods and eat often so you do not feel tempted to cheat on ...
The Biggest Loser is a television hit, and it seems that everyone is jumping on the bandwagon. Schools, businesses, and gyms are all starting up their own biggest loser contests, and large numbers of people are joining, lured in by thoughts of slimmer waist lines and big bucks. Usually these contests involve everyone contributing a ...
