"Questions and Answers: Weight Loss ( Read more... )

"Questions and Answers: Weight Loss"

Q: What is a safe and maintainable weight-loss goal?

A: One to two pounds per week is realistic, sensible, safe, and most important, maintainable. Diet programs that promise “10 pounds in a week” or rapid weight loss are playing an unfair and untruthful game with your personal health.

by Melanie Douglass, R.D ( Read more... )

Tips for a Healthy Holiday SeasonDuring the holiday season, the weather is cooler and with so many activities, it’s hard to find time to exercise. And sometimes, even if you do get a chance to pace around the malls, the sweets you load on your plate seem to counteract any physical activity. Here are some tips for managing your fitness routine and ( Read more... )

Tips for Eating Away from Home: Steak and Seafood * Go easy on breaded and fried seafood. If you must order fried shrimp (my husband’s all-time favorite) then balance your meal with steamed vegetables or salad instead of more fried food (like French fries or onion rings ( Read more... )

Tips for Eating Away from Home: Breakfast Food ( Read more... )

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Plan a fitness test with your friends and family!

Weight - Those who wish should weigh themselves and record their weight.

Flexibility - Tape a yardstick to the floor. Have each person sit on the floor with legs straight ahead on each side of the yardstick (lower numbers should be nearest the person.) Put a piece of paper or tape at the point ( Read more... )

Smart Snacks * Grab fresh veggies with low-fat dip ( Read more... )

Q: Are artificial sweeteners (sugar substitutes) safe?

A: Of all the artificial sweeteners on the market, sucralose (Splenda) seems to be the safest. It works great in cooking and can easily be substituted cup for cup. The other popular substitute, aspartame (also knows as Equal, NutraSweet, or Nutra Taste) is probably safe, but certain people ( Read more... )