Halloween marks the beginning of a two-month season packed with parties and desserts—now that's scary for anyone who is trying to manage his or her weight. Beyond the fun-size (and therefore calorie-controlled) candies of Halloween, s... Read more
So, is it getting easier? Are the habits starting to stick? Are you starting to make healthy choices without thinking about it? It might take a little longer for some of your goals to completely feel natural, but you might not be far off.The harder y... Read more
Fall is as good a time of year as any to re-evaluate your weight-loss goals and plans. But before you know it, Halloween brings the focus to candy and treats that may be tempting you to fall off the health wagon. One indulgent day of Halloween treats... Read more
You've been working hard at making healthy changes to your diet and exercising regularly to lose weight. But there's more to weight loss than watching what you eat; the beverages you drink can also affect your progress. Are you sabotaging you... Read more
Ever had a chocolate chai latte? Try it! Use about a TBSP of Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa powder (5 calories) instead of syrup (25 calories for just the lite stuff!). If you use Oregon Chai Sugar Free concentrate the sweetness of the splenda blends... Read more
I drink alot of water on a daily basis--and that can be boring! Coffee can easily pack in calories--so I have switched to tea. You can buy so many flavors, from spicy chai to fruity herbals. Try to take it easy on the sweetner, and enjoy hot and cold... Read more
Blended, iced, shaken, and stirred—those coffee drinks from almost any chain have a bad reputation of being rich in calories and fat. But what about teas? Like coffee, brewed tea has zero calories, but those calories can add up quickly when oth... Read more
With Liposuction, the Belly Finds What the Thighs Lose from The New York Times
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chai Muffins from Savvy Eats
7 Delicious Recipes for Mother's Day Brunch from Health.com
Energy Drinks Gain Traction But Raise Health Questions... Read more
I just made a boo-boo, I picked the chai tea latte instead of chai tea. I just discovered (to my chagrin.) that its got 45 carbs. OMG. 100 Ok. so this is a time for a re-do, although I don't think I will be making that error again anyway. I'm not so... Read more
December and I am doing better as the month goes on. Over the weekend I walked the dog daily, and stayed within my calorie range. Last night I tried an herbal tea. I NEVER wanted to drink herbal tea, just some hot flavored water. BUT this month I am... Read more