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Life’s Too Short To Worry About A Muffin Top
I was recently having lunch with a friend, who, like me, is in her 40s. And who, like me, is active and eats a healthy diet. I was griping about the ...
How to Order a Healthier Drink at Starbucks
Tis the season to be jolly...and drink too many Peppermint Mochas. Don't get me wrong: I'm all for enjoying special once-a-year holiday treats. I ...
My Post-40 Weight Gain Frustrations
Lately I've been having the same conversation over and over again with my friends who, like me, are in their 40s. It goes something like this: "I've ...
When It Comes To Health, When Is Enough ENOUGH?
While reading my Facebook newsfeed one day, I came across a blog post responding to the recent media dialogue about singer Kelly Clarkson's weight. A ...
Know Your Number & Eat Out Smarter (Plus Big Changes For Menus!)
I don't count calories. Though I know calorie-tracking apps are hugely helpful for some people, I tend to veer down an unhealthy path of food fixation ...
My Number One Trick For Eating Right
I don't have the stamina for junk food anymore. As a kid, I could suck on Sour Patch Kids until my tongue was raw. I could wash down greasy pizza ...
How To Make Brown Rice In Your Oven
Are you a fan of the popular blog Snack Girl? You should be. Author Lisa Cain dishes up recipes and strategies for healthy eating in a way that's ...
The Trap of Clean Eating Treats
I'm a little bit worried about the words "healthy" and "clean". Because I'm seeing them everywhere on social media in relation to dessert: There are ...
Too Much Of A Good Thing: Why Calories Still Count.
When the FDA recently proposed changes to the food label--including calorie count in a larger, bolder font--there were people who said that if you're ...
Project 40: October Diet and Fitness Goals
It's tempting to kick off Project 40 with an insanely inspirational game plan (Train for a Marathon! Stop Eating Sugar!). But I'd last about six ...
Stop Eating Food From Your Kids’ Plates!
In my self-righteous, childless days, I had a very long list of things I said I’d never do once I had them: change a diaper on an airplane seat, let ...