When I first heard about low glycemic eating, it sounded like I could eat whatever I wanted and not gain weight. Big eye roll. Sorry, wish it was true. It’s not. BUT…..the reason lower glycemic eating is important for those of us in peri-menopause and beyond is because our body begins to process carbohydrates differently […]
Lose Weight with Low Glycemic Snacks
Repeat after me… Snacks are good. The right low glycemic snacks will help me lose weight. I need to have a snack plan. Okay, I can hear you thinking “What is she crazy! I don’t even have a plan for dinner.” Maybe… but let me explain. Especially if you are one of those people that […]
Is it Time to Breakup with Sugar?
Oh no, he’s back. After four days away at a Blogher conference, I’ve rekindled my relationship sugar. I wasn’t looking for him but he slipped back in my diet like a long lost boyfriend hoping he could restart that love affair. It just that sugar makes us feel so good—at first. In fact, we are […]
Cool News About Hot Flashes: Weight Loss Helps
It’s hot here today. I think it’s at least 95 degrees. Great if you have time to spend it at the beach but not if you just moved into a new home (5 weeks ago now) and still have boxes sitting in the hallway. I am making a pledge, right now, to get those unpacked, […]
Seven Ways to Fire Up Your Metabolism {When You’re Over 40}
Once I hit the big 4 0 everything changed. I was a regular exerciser and I watched what I ate, but I couldn’t stop my weight from creeping up about two pounds a year. At this rate, I would easily have gained twenty pounds over the next decade. Fighting it was like swimming against the […]
Why Losing Weight Isn’t Just All about Calories
Early in my career, I worked for a popular national weight management company.Their theory was if we counted calories and learned to make better choices with more exercise, we’d lose weight. After all, most people were surprised to learn at those “seemingly” healthy bran muffins contained a half days worth of calories. Even that vegetable […]
What the Heck is Going on with My Weight?
Is your body shape changing? Fat racing its way from your hips straight to your tummy? If you’re like me, you’re probably wondering what the heck is going on? My doctor told me to just accept the change, its biology after all, its natural. Um, sorry no. Yes, my body is changing but I don’t […]
Thankful, Memorial Day and Wellness
Memorial Day Greetings! I hope you are well this weekend, enjoying family, friends and some healthy holiday habits. I encourage you to take a moment and reflect upon how lucky we are in this country for those who have served—both present and past—to preserve the freedom we appreciate. Sometimes we forget to take a moment […]
How to Control Portions Without Feeling Starved
What? You don’t stop eating when you’re full? Ha! I hardly ever stop eating when I’m full. I eat because the food is there and because it tastes good. I stop when the plate is clean. It’s the way I grew up. I am a member of the “Clean Your Plate Club.” So how do […]
How to Eat Less in a World that Wants You to Eat More
You know you’re supposed to eat apples, not candy bars. But how to you choose the apple when there’s a candy bar in the way? How do you eat less in a world that wants you eat more? The secret is… environmental control and portion size. Think about it. We live in a world of […]