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10 Ways to Handle Vacation while Watching Your Diet
Posted on June 14, 2012
By Dr. Mike Moreno
Author of The 17 Day Diet Cookbook
Going on vacation doesn’t have to mean going off your diet. Sure vacations are the time you want to kick back, relax, and enjoy everything—but kicking back doesn’t have to kick out eating right. Here are some practical suggestions to help you enjoy your vacation without undoing all the hard work you have put into losing weight.
Dr. Oz Defines the 3 Major Eating Disorders
Posted on April 25, 2012
How do you know if you or someone you love is in danger of having an eating disorder? Dr. Oz explains the symptoms of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and EDNOS (Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified). From YOU: The Owner’s Manual for Teens: A Guide to a Healthy Body and Happy Life, by Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
17 Day Diet Hydration Tips: What You Need to Drink, When, and Why
Posted on March 19, 2012
By Dr. Mike Moreno
Author of The 17 Day Diet
Are you on the 17 Day Diet and struggling with abstaining from alcohol or just experiencing difficulty with getting in your daily green tea and water? Here are my personal answers to your questions about staying properly hydrated, and why it’s so key to your weight-loss success.
5 Fun, Healthy Foods to Add to Your Diet
Posted on February 22, 2012
By Kristin Sidorov
Looking to renew your commitment to healthy eating, but less than enthusiastic about munching on the same humdrum diet foods? Shake things up with some of these exciting, not-so-average foods packed with health benefits and flavor. Here are 5 delicious items to add to your diet for a healthier, more adventurous you.
Money-Saving Shopping Tips for Low-Carb Dieters
Posted on February 9, 2012
Watching carbs to stay healthy or lose weight doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. Regularly including high-priced foods like lobster and steak in your weekly meal plan isn’t necessary—there are countless inexpensive and delicious options that are low in carbs and dollars. Just look at our New Atkins for a New You Cookbook for affordable recipe ideas.
It’s Official: Counting Calories Is Still the Best Way to Lose Weight
Posted on January 18, 2012
By Deborah Goldstein
With so many fad diets on the market, it’s hard not to be enticed by the promise of shedding pounds via some magical new strategy. Have you tried eating less carbs? More protein? Have you gone gluten-free? Eaten like our ancestors? Among all this conflicting information remains the key to successful weight loss.
5 Fun, Healthy Hanukkah Recipes
Posted on December 20, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
Bring on the Festival of Lights! Hanukkah’s eight nights of celebration include some beloved dishes served at large feasts with rich sides and decadent desserts. Keep your celebration simple with these lightened-up recipes and creative twists on some of the holiday’s favorite dishes, and you’ll feel celebratory long after the latkes.
How to Keep the Holidays from Derailing Your Health
Posted on December 14, 2011
By Pete Cerqua
Author of The 90-Second Fitness Solution
Want to know the easiest way to stick to your extremely healthy holiday diet and fitness plan? By allowing yourself to cheat on it now and then. Extreme measures such as eating too few calories, overbooking your fitness classes, and saying “No way, nuh uh, never” to entire food groups (like Christmas cookies) eventually lead to a meltdown and rebellion. Here’s how to make yourself a deal that you won’t back out of before New Year’s.
Holiday Diet Help: Which Online Weight-Loss Tool Is Right for You?
Posted on December 7, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
During the holidays, keeping track of schedules, planning travel, and buying presents can be stressful enough. Throw in your diet and fitness goals, and you may need a little help staying organized. We’ve ranked the top online diet websites and apps out there: from recipes and calorie counters to expert info and support, they can help you can stay on track.
Holiday Detox: Indulge in Low-Calorie Desserts
Posted on November 28, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
While holiday diets usually start with cutting out sweets, in reality a dessert-free diet can backfire, big-time. Find a balance by subbing some of those calorie-heavy dessert classics with healthier, low-cal versions.
Healthy Eating Gone Wild: A New Eating Disorder in Town
Posted on November 10, 2011
By Keri Gans
Author of The Small Change Diet
Is it possible for healthy eating to become unhealthy? Unfortunately, yes. There are individuals who become obsessed with eating to improve their health to an extreme measure. Orthorexia, a term that refers to a fixation on eating proper and pure food, has gotten recent buzz because of Steve Jobs and his apple-and-carrots-only diet. What is it?
The Freshman 15: Is It a Myth?
Posted on September 2, 2011
By Kristin Sidirov
Going away to college can be a challenging experience. Teens, uprooted from home with unsure footing in their new world, begin trying to discover just who they are. While many students find the transition liberating, it can also be intimidating to handle the pressures of academic life—and those emotions can be a perfect storm that leads to the infamous Freshman 15.
Quiz: What Are the Best Restaurant Options for Dieters?
Posted on July 12, 2011
If you’re trying to diet, dining out can be a real challenge. Test your restaurant smarts with this surprising quiz from Dr. Mike Moreno, author of The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor’s Plan Designed for Rapid Results.
Why Skipping Meals Is Diet Sabotage
Posted on July 11, 2011
Can you really lose weight by eating frequently? Yes, says Jeffry S. Life, M.D., Ph.D., author of The Life Plan: How Any Man Can Achieve Lasting Health, Great Sex, and a Stronger, Leaner Body. The key is to not consume more calories than you need at any one time.
Hi! I'm Kristy, the editor/blogger of TOHL. I work with Simon & Schuster's expert authors to share our best health and fitness tips. I'm a runner, SoulCycler and Pilates addict, love to find healthy recipes, and am always looking for new challenges. Feel free to contact me at kristy dot ojala at simonandschuster dot com.
