Weight Loss and Exercise Stories from the front lines

Yesterday, I introduced the concept of Volumetrics as a way to eat healthy and control calorie intake. Today I will share with you how to calculate the energy density of the foods you eat.
Calculating a food’s energy density is easy. On the nutrition label, find the serving size weight in grams and the calorie [...]

Warmer weather has arrived and so has the need to shed winter weight gain. Forget fad diets and fasting, a new approach to eating will help you lose weight and keep it off.
Volumetrics, developed by Barbara Rolls, Ph.D. and outlined in her book The Volumetrics Eating Plan (Harper Collins 2005), doesn’t eliminate food groups. Instead, [...]

Here’s a great personal commentary that I want to share. It’s about the trials and tribulations (ups and downs) of one writer’s weight loss battle. Written by a columnist in Fairfield, CA, the writer captures (with humor) the essence of every dieter’s challenge: the lure of chocolate cake.
I hadn’t been totally bad this [...]

I found this recipe while surfing the Web. I needed a low-carb appetizer recipe for an upcoming get-together with friends. Get nutritional content and read the rave reviews here. I love parmesan cheese and I’ve had a similar treat at a restaurant as a side item on a ceasar salad. This recipe is fast, [...]

A news release on The Open Press discusses the use of a fitness journal to help motivate dieters to commit to and maintain a regular fitness routine.
“Using a fitness journal provides an organized plan to follow each day, with measurable goals and a plan for success. Motivation comes as you see your results and [...]

I had a friend in town over the weekend from the east coast. He had visited Seattle on several occasions and wanted to do something outside of the downtown area. I suggested that we drive east for 30-40 minutes to visit Snoqualmie Falls.
A two-acre park, observation deck, gift shop, and the Salish Lodge surround [...]

The USDA has released a new one-size-does-not-fit-all food pyramid. MyPyramid.gov is a fun, informative and interactive site to help each individual find out how many calories they should consume each day and from what food groups.
Meal tracking worksheets, tips and resources are just some of the handy links you will find at [...]

Several clinical trials have studied the link between chronic stress and weight. The results don’t bode well for the millions of stressed out Americans.
One study performed at the Univeristy of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute examined the weight gain experienced by parents of children with cancer.
Findings suggest that a major stressor, such as a [...]

So you’ve made a vow to lose weight and have stocked up on healthy foods. The next thing you should do is diet-proof your kitchen and eating area. Eight pointers for diet decorating can be found on sheknows.com.
Good lighting and appetite-surpressing wall color are some factors to consider. (This article on colors and [...]

Health snacking is an important part of a busy-lifestyle. Planning ahead for a quick meal or pick-me-up will counteract the temptation to grab a candy bar or hit the nearest drive through. With a little preparation, snacking can support (rather than sabotage) your diet.
Eating low carb? The Food Netwok offers this article with 8 [...]