Fit Fare

Even though it seemed like an eternity to get to me, the three flavors arrived on my doorstep via a very curious delivery person.  Needless to say, I told her is was just yogurt and the James Bond like look quickly faded from her eyes.
I opened the package and put them in cold storage until […]

Maybe a few of us dream to look like a supermodels, but absolutely everyone aspires to be fit and look good! It’s really interesting how a little change in your fitness routine can accelerate your chances of achieving your goals. Exercise and a balanced diet plan will not only get you a fit body, but […]

The holidays are here, which means swarms of social events, tables filled with food, and a variety of palates to cater to. With each passing year, more and more people are dreading this holiday smörgåsbord, as special diets seem to be moving closer to the norm than the exception. While very few guests […]

Repeat after me: I will not gain weight this holiday season. I will not gain weight this holiday season. I will not gain weight this holiday season.
Good! Now, just read the following tips, practice them faithfully, and you won’t.
1. Eat breakfast. Studies have shown that eating a nutritious breakfast helps you lose weight and keep […]

As the holiday season kicks into high gear, I am eager for, already overwhelmed by, and dreading the aftermath of the flood of sweets that is soon to be upon us. While I too love to give gifts from the kitchen each year, I have been toying with the idea of sending healthier food items. […]

The other night I prepared some stuffed green peppers for dinner.  The two lone peppers looked so compact in the baking dish that I was certain we would both walk away hungry.  To my pleasant surprise, each pepper revealed a fantastic full meal, enough to satisfy even after a good bout of exercise. 
My bell pepper […]

Now that the end of year holidays are over and the new year is fresh upon us, it’s a good time to review how successful we were in battling holiday weight gain. After-all, other holidays are right around the corner!
Tip#10: Make an honest assessment of your success or failure in controlling holiday weight gain
It is […]

Now that the holidays are over, many people start the year setting fitness goals or resolutions. With that in mind, it’s a good idea to keep those goals reasonable.
Tip #9: Baby steps may produce better results
Don’t set goals that are difficult to attain, as they doom many people right from the start. Remember the example […]

When faced with high calorie holiday fare, it’s possible to be too strict. I’ve found that there are times when it’s better for me to eat something I crave, because eating a less desirable food makes me feel deprived, which can cause overeating.
Tip #8: Indulge yourself by eating something you crave (in moderation)
It may not […]

The holidays can seem like a series of land-mines for people who strive to make healthy food choices.  So many of us associate food with positive memories:  dear Aunt Tillie’s decadent cheese ball, Cousin Ed’s Mile-High custard pie, that antique gravy boat that’s too pretty not to dip into.  Still, believe it or not, you […]