Do you Really Need that Afternoon Cup of Coffee? I will not dispute the fact that many people simply do better with a nice cozy cup of coffee or tea to start their day. But what I do wonder, is if people really need that afternoon stimulant pick-me-up. They say in order to ensure a [...]
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April 18th, 2010
Week of April 18th 2010 – “30 Something”
Here is your challenge for the week – we like to call this one “Thirty Something”. (I will pray that a container of yogurt spontaneously explodes in your lunch bag if you make reference to any-one’s age). You will need a timer and set it to 30 second intervals…stop groaning, you’ll be fine. Change the [...]
April 18th, 2010
Part 3 of 3: Snacking from the Vending Machine
We’ve all found ourselves staring through the glass of a snack machine, desperate for something to tide us over until the next meal. Resigned to the fact that it’s probably going to be full of fat, calories, sugar and/or salt, we plunge in the quarters. But not every pick from one of these handy machines [...]
April 11th, 2010
Part 2 of 3: Healthy Homemade Snacks
Three square meals a day is all well and good, but we all sometimes need a little something in between – particularly when we live an active lifestyle. However, snacking can easily become a diet downfall rather than an energy boost. So with that in mind, here are 10 healthy homemade snacking options, which you [...]
April 5th, 2010
Week of April 4th 2010 – “Stop…Drop”
The challenge for this week is pretty simple to understand but a real pain in the glute to complete. Since Mother Nature has decided to cooperate and grant us all with some sunshine and warmth, we’re taking it to the street this week. Take a timer with you and set it for 30 second intervals. [...]
April 4th, 2010
Part 1 of 3: Using Healthy Snacks to Control Hunger
Healthy Snacks to Control Hunger “The key to healthy snacks is to plan them so that you are not snacking impulsively,” says Joan Salge Blake, MS, RD, LDN, clinical associate professor at Boston University. “You can use a healthy snack to add important nutrients you need in your diet and to keep you away from [...]