Archive for January, 2008
Fake Fats
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Are fat replacers, or “fake fats,” a dieter’s dream come true or just another fad food? First, take a quick look at how fats fit into one’s eating habits.
Nutritionists have long held that the single most important change most [...]
Dealing With Feelings
Monday, January 28th, 2008Few of us eat simply to avoid starvation. From our earliest memories, food is connected with our feelings of being loved and nurtured. It’s not surprising that most of us, from time to time, turn to food when we need to feel loved or to give love.
Often, family eating patterns reinforce the connection between food [...]
Beware Of Super-Strict Eating Plans
Sunday, January 27th, 2008How many times have you said to yourself, “This time, I’m really going to do it. I’ll be very strict and lose 10 pounds as quickly as possible?” Three days into your yogurt and carrots diet, a plate of cookies gets passed around the office and — well, you eat them all.
When Your Body Says [...]
Are You Ready To Lose Weight?
Saturday, January 26th, 2008“I’m on a diet.” It could almost be the national slogan. With so many people attempting to lose weight, it’s amazing how little weight is actually lost and kept off. One of the reasons people find themselves dieting over and over again is they start their efforts without asking one important question: “Am I ready?” [...]
