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Don't wait until New Year's Day to start an exercise regime.  DO IT NOW!  Starting off (or ending, depending on your schedule!) with a good workout will not only boost your spirits even more during this festive time of year, it will also feed your motivation to make better food choices than you might if […]

Get creative with your recipes.    Add pomegranate seeds to top off your sauteed kale in lieu of shaved parmesan.   Serve baked spaghetti squash with sauteed onion, celery and sage in order to achieve the seasonal tastes you'd get in stuffing without getting, well, stuffed!  Make sure to keep up, as always, with serving […]

Try a new twist on seasonal tastes… while I'm all for the occasional splurge, for all those other times when you're trying to choose healthier options, try your own take on a festive fave. Instead of high-sugar canned cranberry sauce, make your own and use a hint of grated orange peel and some toasted, slivered […]

Today's Healthy Holiday Eating Tip… This one's NOT just for the holidays- set up a reward system to encourage yourself to keep up the good work! Make it a daily or weekly reward, and NOT a food reward. Treat yourself to a spa manicure, that DVD you've been wanting, or a stunning dress for the […]

Elect Yourself Healthy-Office Snack Employee Having a constant supply of fresh fruit on your desk will not only make it easier for you to avoid who-knows-what else as a food choice for snacking at the office, it will also be quite welcomed by co-workers who are similarly trying to avoid holiday weight gain. Alternate with […]

Bring An Appetizer or Entree to That Holiday Party If you’re going to a friend’s annual holiday bash, bringing a tray of home made crudités, for example, perhaps with some healthy guacamole or salsa, will be a great contribution to the party. Of course, check with your host first to see if she or he […]

Another common time when people have trouble staying focused on their healthy eating habits is when the inevitable holiday parties start rolling around. Here as well, plan and balance. Make your choices as to what you’d like to have as a small treat (which you should have on occasion) and go forward accordingly. You needn’t […]

Today's holiday tip… Keep on top of eating regularly more now than ever. If you know that you tend to be tempted by high sugar snacks and treats that someone’s brought into the office, you’re FAR less likely to blow it if you are maintaining balanced blood sugar levels.

The Holiday Season Starts Today! Make this the year you DON’T default to consuming too much candy, cookies, alcohol and so on. I wrote about this on the last post, but feel it’s such a huge issue with so many, that it warranted a second post. Far too many people automatically undermine their efforts to […]

It all starts this week- the holiday season is here! Thanksgiving is on Thursday and for many people, healthy eating and nutrition goes out the door. Why? If you approach the season with common sense, you can stay fit & lean and avoid that weight gain that so many experience. Keep your eating balanced, stay […]