12 tips to eat out without blowing it
Eating out can be a real challenge if you’re trying to watch what you eat. A little preparation and a few techniques to employ at the table can help you eat out without pigging out.
Eat something before you eat out. Yes, it seems counter-intuitive, but if you go to the restaurant hungry, you’re more likely [...]
Ten Surprising Nutrition Facts
Dr. Weil has an interesting article today. Two things jumped out at me as being of particular concern: the amount of junk food we eat and the higher number of calories we consume.
One third of Americans get 47 percent of their calories from junk foods.
That’s amazing. Almost half of calories from food with very little [...]
Food as reward and punishment
When was the last time you told yourself you’d have just one more cookie, since you had such a bad day? Or maybe you went through the drive through on the way home to treat yourself because you were exhausted. Whatever the reason, do you use food as a reward?
Food is not a reward
Whether it’s [...]
Low Glycemic Diets
It seems that for the past several years, low carb (and now low glycemic) diets are all the rage. As with most diets, they probably work just fine as long as you follow them!
What is a low-glycemic diet?
Foods that are low on the glycemic scale have less of an effect on blood sugar. So, a [...]
Teaspoon of Cinnamon Lowers Blood Sugar
If you have blood sugar problems, this may be one for you. According to the article, adding a little over a teaspoon of cinnamon can help your blood sugar rise more slowly.
Something I like for breakfast… cottage cheese, sprinkled with cinnamon and a few raisins. Very good!read more | digg story
Diet Pill and its “crappy” side effects
I saw some people gathered around the alli display in Wal Mart last weekend. No, I didn’t buy any.
I wonder how many of the people buying it noticed this little gem of a side effect? Seems that alli causes you to have…ahem… uncontrollable diarrhea. I usually take a pill to STOP that, not to [...]
Ten Ways to Motivate Yourself to Exercise
You know you need to exercise. You know it’s good for you, that you’ll feel better, even look better, if you do. It’s still tough to get up off the couch and just do it, isn’t it? Here are ten tips for motivating yourself to get moving.
Buy something to wear that you really like, but [...]
Temptation!
Okay, I did it. I made it more than half the month, I made it through eating out, candy jars at work and at home. Did I cheat then? Nope.
I broke down and ate two Dove sugar free chocolates. (sigh) My chocolate cravings came back full-force today, and I have to say these really helped. [...]
This Month’s Habit: Progress Report?
So, if you’re working on giving up sweets this month, how’s it going?
I’ve been able to maintain my goal, but it’s difficult. I can’t say that I haven’t had cravings for sweets; I have! I’m using artificial sweetener in my tea, and a banana in my cereal adds enough sweetness that I don’t miss can [...]
Taking the Night Off
I’m taking the evening off with the mister, so no longer posts tonight. For me, it’s the start of the weekend, with all the perils that that brings.
I’ll see you tomorrow with another post. Have a good one!