Making Good Resolutions: 2020

by | Dec 31, 2019 | Holiday Survival

It’s time to gear up for 2020! 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....

Setting Goals: Can You Reach Too High?

by | Dec 24, 2019 | Holiday Survival

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...

Holiday Survival, Part 4: Taming Food Temptations

by | Dec 19, 2019 | Holiday Survival

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

by | Dec 17, 2019 | Holiday Survival

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.

by | Dec 10, 2019 | Holiday Survival

While we love a cocktail at a holiday gathering, especially if it’s seasonally themed, we also love it when our 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...