Diet-Proof Your Summer Vacation
With the kids out of school and the weather heating up, thoughts naturally turn to your summer vacation. Visions of crab feasts and ice cream parlor visits may fill you with dread this year- should you just bag the vacation altogether knowing you can’t possibly stick...
Beat the Heat: Water for Weight Loss
You can feel the heat. In many areas temperatures are surpassing the 90s, making it all the more important to always have your water bottle in tow. You need H2O to function—after all, it makes up 40 to 70 percent of our bodies. But water can help with weight loss...
Recipe of the Week: Blue Cheese Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries
This healthier take on a cheeseburger and fries uses lean beef, reduced-fat blue cheese dressing, and sweet potatoes to give you all the flavor of the original without so much of the fat. Recipe Nutritional Information: Calories per Serving: 534 Servings: 4 Estimated...
The Barbecue: Your Weight-Loss Secret Weapon
A barbecue is an easy way to keep mealtime easy and – whenever possible – to keep it outside! Here are four simple tricks to help you stick to your medical weight loss plan the next time you fire up the grill. With the warm weather here, it's time to start planning...
Surviving The Neighborhood Picnic
Two things that go hand-in-hand? Picnics and (usually not-so-healthy) food. This summer, you’re likely fielding invites from pals on your street to get together for potlucks and picnics. Here are some tips to make those events fun without getting off track: Bring a...
Recipe of the Week: Extra-Moist Turkey Burgers
No dry turkey burgers for you: This delicious version is extra-moist, filling, and oh-so-delicious. The burgers make an easy-to-prepare dinner that the whole family will love. Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 25 minutes...
Sleep and Your Weight: What’s the Connection?
It's time to talk about sleep again; most of us still aren't getting enough of it. Just because the days are longer (and we want to squeeze so much in) summer is a tempting time to short yourself a little more. If you’re feeling tired all the time and also like you’re...
Recipe of the Week: Fish Tacos with Lime Guacamole
You can almost feel the ocean breezes when you bite into these delightful fish tacos, flavored with a touch of lime juice. Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 25 minutes Calories per Serving: 541 Recipe Ingredients: Nonstick...
Mindful Meditation
We talk a lot about sleep and stress around here and for good reason; both issues can have a major impact on your mental and physical well being. Meditation may feel like a daunting concept, but it can be as simple as taking a few moments and a few deep breaths during...
Recipe of the Week: A Fresh Take on Summer Salads
This week, rather than a specific recipe, we thought we'd offer you an endlessly versatile idea- summer salads. As summer weather turns hot and sticky, you might be trying to turn down the temperature at mealtime. Craving something cool and refreshing goes hand in...