Booze It and Lose it–Can a Wine Lover Lose Fat?
Most of us love a little drink here and there, maybe a glass of wine or beer. It tastes good, it’s relaxing and it …
Healthy Eating
Zero Fat Dessert? Have a Gelato Instead!
The days when I used to feel guilty and upset with myself for eating ice cream are gone. What a relief! I admit though: …
Why I Don’t Count Calories
Some people like to know the exact number of calories and / or macronutrients they put into their bodies. Therefore, they’re counting and measuring …
My Nutritional Must-Haves
Nutritional must-haves are nutritional commitments that you try to stick with, because you know that they’re healthy for you and make you feel awesome. But …
The “300-Calories Plain Oatmeal Only” Plan
For many years, I pretty much lived off oatmeal, having it for breakfasts every day. I’d call it the “300 Calories Plain Oatmeal Only” Plan. …
Why You Can’t Stop Snacking
If you are struggling with snacking too much, you are not alone. There may be times when you feel that you just can’t stop going back …
The Difference Between Eating “More than Moderate” and Binge Eating
As a recovering binge eater, learning how to eat reasonable amounts of favorite foods has made a huge mental difference for me. Even though I have …
Make Your Green Smoothie Right
I love veggies and try to eat them with every meal. I usually make a big salad for lunch and have smaller portions with …
Have Your Treats to Stay Fit
Eat treats to stay fit? That’s a recommendation coming get from a fitness professional? Sounds totally counterintuitive. While there are personal trainers and fitness professionals who …
Can’t Eat After a Workout? Here’s Why
Have you ever found it almost impossible to eat after a workout? It may seem counterintuitive, because we would expect the body to ask for …
Smart Snacking on a Vacation
When on a vacation, eating is always a little different from the usual. It can be a good thing or a bad thing, depends how …
Afterburn Effect and How To Burn More Calories Doing Nothing
Short answer to the second part of the question: By working out hard with high intensity before you rest. We get to the first …