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No Excuses: 5 Ways to Get Fit for Spring
Posted on January 24, 2012
By Keri Gans, MS, RD, CDN
Author of The Small Change Diet
The winter months divide us into two types of people: the fit and the unfit. Fit people keep moving no matter what. They don’t use the dreary cold months to deter them from reaching their health goals. Unfit people make excuses. But even a person who claims to be totally uninterested in exercising can find something that excites them enough to get moving.
New Atkins Recipe: Peppery-Spicy Baby Back Ribs
Posted on January 3, 2012
Baby back ribs are thicker and juicier, and a spice rub doesn’t overwhelm the pork. Bake or grill for maximum flavor. From The New Atkins for a New You Cookbook by Colette Heimowitz.
The 10 Commandments of Weight Loss for Life
Posted on December 28, 2011
Before you make your New Year’s resolutions, remember: A series of small lifestyle changes can help you lose weight—and keep it off for good. Learn how to stop dieting and make honest behavioral moves that will keep you slim. From Keri Gans, MS, RD, CDN, author of The Small Change Diet: 10 Steps to a Thinner, Healthier You.
How to Beat Holiday Bulge with Simple Salad Tricks
Posted on November 1, 2011This is the time to pay penance for Halloween candy sins and still clean up your act before the holiday bulge threatens to derail your diet. The first thing to do is bulk up on your veggie intake, especially in the form of appetite-squelching salads. Hate low-cal dressing? Think you don’t have time to make salads? Think again, says Keri Gans, MS, RD, CDN, author of The Small Change Diet: 10 Steps to a Thinner, Healthier You.
Don’t Derail Your Diet: Get Creative with Low-Calorie Cocktails
Posted on June 30, 2011
Talk about a buzzkill: When you’re dieting and watching your weight, it’s easy to overlook the impact alcohol has on your daily calorie count. But alcohol can be a major factor in weight gain, and even one tiny cocktail can sabotage your hard work elsewhere.
How to Avoid Workplace Weight Gain
Posted on June 23, 2011
A new study confirms the rather obvious relationship between an increase in desk jobs and the U.S.’s rapidly rising obesity rate. But while it’s easy to target less “work” at work as a problem, it’s more important to determine what you can do to stop packing on the pounds while sitting at your computer.
Skinny Your Sushi: What to Eat When Dining Out
Posted on June 21, 2011
If you love sushi, you don’t have to give it up — but keep in mind that while fish is healthy, the calories in this cuisine vary depending on how it’s prepared. Here’s how to have your sushi and eat it, too, from Keri Gans, MS, RD, CDN, author of The Small Change Diet: 10 Steps to a Thinner, Healthier You.
Break through Your Workout Plateau
Posted on June 20, 2011
The pounds have been steadily dropping for months and you’ve never felt better. But then suddenly, out of nowhere, you’re stuck: The number on the scale hasn’t budged, and you’re frustrated. What gives? You’ve kept the same fitness regimen, so the weight loss should continue to be the same too, right? Wrong.
The Ultimate 60-Minute Treadmill Workout for New Moms
Posted on June 14, 2011
This focused, effective workout will make you sweat — and help you get you back to your pre-pregnancy weight in no time. From The Mommy Diet: A Month-by-Month Plan for a Healthy Body and Mind Before, During, and After Pregnancy, by Alison Sweeney, host of The Biggest Loser.
6 Ways to Beat Morning Sickness
Posted on June 11, 2011
These tried-and-true strategies will help you cope with pregnancy-related nausea, says Alison Sweeney, host of The Biggest Loser and author of The Mommy Diet: A Month-by-Month Plan for a Healthy Body and Mind Before, During, and After Pregnancy.
Should You Work Out on a Hot Day?
Posted on June 8, 2011
While summer is a great time to kick your fitness goals into high gear, it’s not always easy–or safe–to exercise in the heat. As the seasons change, your workouts should, too.
Is Your Salad Making You Fat?
Posted on May 25, 2011
It could be, if you glop on high-fat salad toppings. Learn how to make healthy choices at the salad bar — or get tips on making your own — with help from Keri Gans, MS, RD, CDN, author of The Small Change Diet: 10 Steps to a Thinner, Healthier You.
The Secret to Losing 15 Pounds? Eat Breakfast
Posted on May 19, 2011
kipping the first meal of the day means you’re more likely to consume too many calories later. Get 10 tips for making your breakfast healthy and satisfying from Keri Gans, MS, RD, CDN, author of The Small Change Diet: 10 Steps to a Thinner, Healthier You.
Get Insider Tips for Success on The 17 Day Diet
Posted on May 12, 2011
By Dr. Mike Moreno
Author of The 17 Day Diet
Are you on the 17 Day Diet or thinking about giving it a try? Here are my personal answers to your questions (and concerns) about achieving your weight-loss goals on the plan.
