Recipe of the Week: Homestyle Meatloaf with Spinach-Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Our version of meatloaf is easy to make and, along with the mashed potatoes, a comfort food treat at any time of year. Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 35 minutes Calories per Serving: 529 Recipe Ingredients: 1 ¼ lbs 95%...
Goal Setting: Can You Reach Too High?
Goals. We all have them. Some are smaller, short-term goals, like finishing a project at work. Some are bigger, long-term goals, like losing weight. Goals give us drive. They give us motivation. They keep us going. When we reach a goal, big or small, we feel a sense...
Making Good New Year’s Resolutions
It’s time to gear up for 2016! The new year brings the feeling of a fresh start, which is why so many people make New Year’s resolutions. Weight loss is the most common resolution, but only 8 percent of people who make New Year’s resolutions actually stick to them....
Holiday Survival, Part 4: Taming Food Temptations
Holiday festivities traditionally revolve around food, and the pressure to overindulge can throw any well-intentioned dieter into a tailspin. Here’s how to make wise choices during the holiday season. Statistically, Americans gain between 1 and 10 pounds each year...
Holiday Survival, Part 3: Party Food.
Welcome to Holiday Survival: Part 3. Buffets are perilous for those who are watching their weight. Fortunately, a few simple strategies can help you indulge without over-indulging. 1. Do you eat out on a regular basis? During the holiday season, you may want to trade...
Holiday Survival, Part 2: Drink Responsibly.
While I love a cocktail at a holiday gathering, especially if it's seasonally themed, I also love it when my clothes still fit in January. In the interest of keeping your current wardrobe and your sanity this holiday season, here are a few tips from Thinnergy for...
Holiday Survival, Part 1: Tips and Tricks for Surviving the Holidays with Your Waistline (and Your Sanity) Intact.
Congratulations, you've survived Thanksgiving! Now the holiday party season is in full swing and your weight loss, or management, could be in real danger. Thinnergy is here to help with our new and improved Holiday Survival series. 1) Don't forget to exercise. Even if...
Recipe of the Week: Salmon in a Pouch with Quinoa
This simple to prepare dish is a nutritional powerhouse! Salmon provides omega-3 fatty acids, which help the heart, while quinoa is a very good source of manganese and fiber. Recipe Nutritional Information: Calories per Serving: 512 Servings: 4 Estimated Total...
Staying Fit and Healthy During the Holidays
The holiday season is summed up with friends, family, parties, peppermint, and food, lots of food. The latter isn’t the best for your medical weight loss plan, but you can get through the holiday season unscathed and ready to tackle the new year on weight loss track....
Recipe of the Week: Rosemary Chicken with Mango-Cucumber Quinoa
If you haven’t tried quinoa, here’s your chance to sample this complete protein, which contains all nine amino acids. Its nutty flavor complements the tangy mango and zesty rosemary chicken, adding up to a delicious meal you’ll want to make again. Recipe Nutritional...