weight loss
Fast Weeknight Meal Ideas: Summer Seafood Recipes
Posted on June 24, 2011
There’s nothing quite like fresh seafood on a warm summer’s night. Light and full of flavor, the sea’s bounty offers endless possibilities and healthy nutrients like vitamin D, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids.
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.
Too Hot to Cook? Try These Simple Summer Salads
Posted on June 2, 2011
Now that the USDA has unveiled a brand-new “food pyramid”, MyPlate, recommending that half each of meal consist of vegetables and fruits, it’s a good time to consider the salad as a main course (plus, you don’t have to turn on the oven). Here, great recipes for a summer diet you’ll actually enjoy.
How to Have a Safe, Healthy Memorial Day
Posted on May 27, 2011
Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer fun, (hopefully) marked by backyard gatherings, sunshine, and outdoor grilling favorites that are guaranteed to tempt you into ruining your summer diet plans. But fear not: With these easy tricks and simple swaps, you’ll stay on track without missing out on the traditional fare of holiday festivities.
On a Diet? Don’t Let Anyone Sabotage It
Posted on May 27, 2011
You’re losing–in a good way–but some may attempt to thwart your newfound resolve with sabotaging remarks. Here are some suggestions for how to respond, from Dr. Mike Moreno, author of The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor’s Plan Designed for Rapid Results.
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.
Dr. Oz’s 3 Surefire Afternoon Energy Boosters
Posted on May 10, 2011
Our circadian rhythm means we’re hardwired to have an energy dip between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. — taking a nap is ideal, but difficult if you want to keep your job. Instead, try these strategies from YOU: Losing Weight: The Owner’s Manual to Simple and Healthy Weight Loss, by Michael F. Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
