Fat- Do I have to avoid it to lose weight?

Fat- Do I have to avoid it to lose weight?

Fat- Do I have to avoid it to lose weight?   No Fat, low fat, high fat? What are we supposed to be eating to lose weight and be healthy? If you are confused you are not alone. There are so many diet trends out there, from Paleo, Keto, Low carb, high protein and on and...
Exercise and Neutralizing Calories

Exercise and Neutralizing Calories

Exercise and Neutralizing Calories   You would have to be living under a rock to not have heard that exercise is an important part of any weight loss plan. As per the law of thermodynamics you will only gain weight if you consume more calories than you ‘burn’,...
Weekend sleep warriors- Will this work for me?

Weekend sleep warriors- Will this work for me?

Weekend sleep warriors- Will this work for me? With work deadlines looming, many of you push yourself to the point of exhaustion during the week.  “I can sleep on the weekends”. Does that statement sound familiar? Many of you weekday “burn the midnight oil” types plan...
Shop Smart: How to navigate the grocery store

Shop Smart: How to navigate the grocery store

Shop Smart: How to navigate the grocery store   For many, visiting a large supermarket can be an incredibly overwhelming experience. Around every corner, there are thousands of products perfectly packaged to lure you in, despite your healthiest intentions. As you shop...
Does your scale drive you nuts?

Does your scale drive you nuts?

Does your scale drive you nuts?   When you are participating  in a weight management program, sometimes there can be nothing more frustrating than the lack of progress you see on the scale. You are doing everything you have been told to do, eat more veggies, cut down...