Obesity

Using Mindfullness to Lose Weight

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

Could it be that today’s fast paced world of multitasking be the blame for one’s difficulty in losing weight? If you feel as though you eat relatively healthy and stay active, but still can’t seem to lose weight, mindless eating may be the cause. Kelly McGonigal, a health psychologist, states that it’s not the [...]

Tips and Tricks for Losing Weight this Weekend

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

We’ve all been down this road before. All week long we have salads for lunch , snacks of cut up veggies, and no desserts or drinks. We have long hours at the office followed by caring for the kids, grocery shopping and workouts that are squeezed in. It’s no wonder that by Friday night, [...]

Who You Eat With May Be Just As Important As What You Eat

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

A new study was recently released that focused on the relationship between consumption of food and dining partners. The results were interesting, but not surprising. Women were found to eat more and consume more calories if they were eating with a group of fellow women. Whereas men were found to be completely unaffected by their [...]

Forget Michelle Obama’s Arms, Check Out Her Gams

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

First Lady Michelle Obama is arguably one of the most fashion forward First Ladies our country has ever had. Her fashion choices get top billing often over her husband’s policy initiatives. Almost as talked about as her wardrobe choices are her arms. Michelle Obama’s biceps are envied by women all over the world. “How do [...]