So many of our poor eating habits are not because we want to eat junk food–it is simply something we do that we are unaware of. Halloween is a perfect example of this. We overeat on junk food that we may never normally eat but it what you do…right? When did this habit start? It … Read more →

I don’t know how many of you have seen this yet but there are commercials for High Fructose Corn Syrup(HFCS). Check it out on YouTube… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE5aSUcU3YA I cannot express how absolutely ridiculous this is! HFCS should not be encouraged in our diet, not even in moderation. Here is the history behind it. In 1971 Japanese … Read more →

Portion sizes over the last 20 years have continuously gotten bigger. The average bagel today has 200 more calories than the average bagel 20 years ago! Reducing your portion size is an effective way to help you control weight without sacrificing fun or flavor when eating. There are many tactics you can use to control … Read more →

Drinking water is so important. Most do not realize how dehydrated they are and to make the message sink in for you all I am going to tell you a little secret–drinking enough water will likely help you lose some weight! First you have to figure out how much water you need. A quick and … Read more →

Did you know that Americans eat 30 pounds of lettuce per person each year? Lettuce is the 2nd most popular fresh vegetable in the United States, and California is the largest producer of lettuce in the country. What a great food lettuce is! In just 2 cups of lettuce, which is only 10 calories, you … Read more →

There are two lower body exercise I do with my clients almost every workout–the squat and the lunge. They are basic, classic and get the job done! So many variations and modifications can be done to both–they each can provide a whole body workout and can get your heart rate up. The best part about … Read more →

Who knew? No one talks about magnesium but it is an essential mineral and is recognized for many health benefits. Magnesium plays a key role in calcium utilization so while calcium gets all the marketing buzz, your calicum is not very effective if it is not being taken with magnesium. Research shows that for every … Read more →

It is the time of year for New Years resolutions. Everyone has one…even if you cannot say it out loud. Surveys unanimously agree that the #1 New Years resolution is to lose weight. In theory, it is a great goal. Unfortunately, stating that you want to lose weight will not change the number on the … Read more →

Exciting legislation is happening in New York City. The city’s health commissioner, Dr. Thomas Frieden has proposed a bill that all restaurants in New York City supply caloric values for basic sizes with ranges according to sizes and additions. The legislation is suggested to help consumers make more informed decisions and gain awareness of the … Read more →

I am currently on a much needed vacation and started thinking about how easy it is to be so unhealthy while travelling. Here you are, trying to do something good for yourself and take a break, but when you are done with your trip you have gained 5 pounds and feel like you have taken … Read more →