Nutrition

You plan your workday, your social dates, your family obligations … even your TV schedule.

If you’re trying to lose weight, you should add something else to that list: your meals.

Presumably you’ve plotted out an exercise routine, an essential component of any weight loss regimen.

But you’re going to need something to fuel those heart-pumping, calorie-consuming workouts.

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Let’s face it: When you go on vacation, your healthy diet and exercise regimen do, too.

A number of your employees are probably taking advantage of the summer months to use some of their well-earned vacation time.

The closest many people will come to a workout while vacationing is the sandy trek from their lounge chair to … Continue Reading »

Cutting calories and fat from your diet? You might end up losing more than just a few unwanted pounds.

With so many weight loss plans to choose from, it’s important that dieters be careful not to cut out too many vitamins and minerals in their quest for a trimmer waistline.

In fact, dieting itself is not the … Continue Reading »

Shedding a few pounds through diet and exercise is only half the battle of the bulge; keeping that excess weight off requires a bit more commitment.

Once you’ve determined and achieved your target weight, it’s time to focus on staying there.

Weight management involves a conscious, long-term effort to incorporate fitness and nutrition into your day-to-day life.

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Nothing says summer like the scent of burgers on the grill.

Or a loaded hot dog by the pool … with a cold beer in a frosty mug. Maybe rounded out by a double scoop of your favorite ice cream.

And when it’s just too hot to think about cooking a nutritious meal, there’s always the trusty … Continue Reading »

Summer is here, and with it long weekends at the lake and lazy days by the pool.

But wait … does last year’s swimsuit still fit? And where did that spare tire come from? Is this scale right?

The season’s heat and more-revealing summer wardrobes tend to get people thinking about their bodies, which may have been … Continue Reading »

For those trying to follow a healthy eating plan, “convenience” can seem like a bad word.

Fast food restaurants, vending machines stocked with candy bars, potato chips, and soft drinks … all of them pose potential stumbling blocks on the path to adopting a nutritious diet.

And these sources of “convenience foods” seem to be everywhere.

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Whether you’re looking to drop a few pounds or save a few bucks, brown-bagging it at the office is a good way to do both.

People who pack their own lunches tend to do better on the fat and calorie front than those who hit the drive-through or grab a sandwich from the corner deli. … Continue Reading »

A good breakfast is essential to starting your day out right, but most people will probably need more than that to keep their energy levels topped off throughout the day. … Continue Reading »

Are your employees losing the battle of the bulge?

Many people struggle in the beginning of their weight loss endeavors to find just the right combination of diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes that will produce results. Everyone needs a program tailored to their specific needs, and it can take time to piece one together.

In the meantime, … Continue Reading »